The Nutcracker Fairies

Location

Emory Performing Arts Center - 1804 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307. There is limited free parking and paid deck parking available near the theater. Please allow extra time to find parking and navigate the theater.

Dress Rehearsal

Our dress rehearsals are December 19th and 20th at Emory Performing Arts Center from 4 - 10pm. Please arrive at the theater 15 minutes prior to your scheduled class time in hair/makeup and costume. Dancers arriving late may miss their time on stage. Upon arriving at the theater, dancers should sit in the audience with their class in the assigned areas. Dancers are dismissed following their dance. Please note, our dress rehearsals are mandatory to attend for all dancers participating in our holiday recital. View our full Dress Rehearsal Schedule (TBA).

Performance

Our three performances are Saturday, December 21st at 11:30am, 2:00pm, and 6:30pm at Emory Performing Arts Center. Creative and Pre-Level dancers will perform in the morning and Level I - Level IV dancers will perform in the afternoon and evening. Dancer drop off is between 1 hour - 30 minutes prior to each performance. Please note, you will not be allowed to drop off dancers or enter the theater early. Dancers should arrive with hair and makeup done and wearing their costume. Bring your dancer to their assigned dressing room on the side of the theater. We will make sure to have plenty of signage to point you in the right direction. Dancer pick up will take place immediately after the show from the stage area. View our full Show Day Schedule (TBA).

Tickets

Tickets go on sale December 1st. Families each receive 2 complimentary tickets per dancer. You will be able to claim your complimentary tickets and select which performance you would like to attend via the ticketing link. There are limited extra tickets available for purchase, first come first serve, for $20 each. You MUST show your ticket to enter the theater. Claim and purchase tickets here: Purchase Tickets (coming soon).

Merchandise, Program, and Video Order

We will have a sign up for digital video pre-orders sent out via email and in the lobby at the performance. This will be charged to your online account upon ordering. The link to your video download will be emailed to you shortly after the performance (please allow up to one week for processing). Recital orders can be placed with the following form: Show Order Form (coming soon).

Parent Volunteers

We need parent volunteers to make our show happen! Sign up to help at our performance: Volunteer Sign Up (coming soon).

COSTUMES

Costume hand out week will be November 17 – 23. Please come in the last 15 minutes of class to help try on and collect your dancer's costume. These are yours to keep after the show except for the following classes: all company group dances, company solos, company small groups, and all pointe classes. See below for tights, shoes, and undergarment requirements for each class:

· Ballet/Company: pink or flesh tone tights and matching ballet shoes.

· Hip Hop: Tan tights, sneakers.

· Jazz: Tan tights, tan Jazz shoes. (Jazz/tap please follow instructor’s directions).

· Tap: Tan tights, tan tap shoes. (Jazz/tap please follow instructor’s directions).

· Pointe: Pink or flesh tone tights, pointe shoes.

· Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro: no tights, no shoes.

*A nude leotard or undergarments is recommended for dancers with multiple costumes.

**NO jewelry, watches, nail polish, additional accessories, or visible undergarments.

HAIR/MAKEUP INSTRUCTIONS

All dancers should use the following instructions:

· Eye: Medium brown shadow on the lid. Dark brown in the crease, white under the eyebrows. Darken brows with pencil. Black eyeliner winged out from upper and lower lid with white pencil in between the lines.  Finish with black mascara. (Company and dancers 12+ should use false lashes).

· Skin: Match skin tone with foundation and finish with translucent powder.

· Cheeks: Apply pink blush heavily along the line of the cheek bone.

· Lips: Bright red lips. Avoid orange or purple reds.

· Hair: Using hair gel, comb hair into high ponytail, slick with no wispies. Wrap the ponytail into a clean, flat, bun. Cover with a hairnet and pin with ample bobby pins until secure. Use plenty of hairspray. Dancers with short hair or hair that cannot be wrapped into a high bun, please make sure it is neat, slick, and secured away from the face.