All students from Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet are invited to participate in the Spring Production. This is an option that must be taken seriously by each student and parent. It is both a time and financial commitment. Every student will receive full attention from the instructors at Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet, whether they choose to participate in the production or not. The spring production is an opportunity for students to experience the stage and all the preparations leading up to the performance and provide parents an opportunity to see their child’s improvement.

Students that will be performing in the classical ballet portion of the production (Intermediate/Advanced: Vaganova III & IV students) will have additional classes before rehearsal with a cost of $10.00 per each class and no refund will be given. A payment of $110 is due by January 28, 2012.

Students that will be performing in the Spring Production, that miss any rehearsals and/or 3 classes between March and May, will not be allowed to participate in the Spring Production.

Production Fee

Each student participating in the production will be required to pay a production fee of $200. Included in your production fee are two orchestra seat tickets. $100 of this fee is due at registration, and $100 is due April 14, 2012. You may choose to solicit two business ads (personal ads not included) instead of making the second $100 payment. If you choose to solicit the two business ads, the cost of your production fee is reduced, factoring in the value of the tickets. This fee helps to cover stage rental, lighting, scenery, tech crew and the $1 million Liability Insurance the school is required to carry for the production by the Calvert County Board of Education.

Costume Fees
The costume fees are due by October 29, 2011. Some costumes may require separate props and/or shoes as necessary to the character they are portraying (i.e., wigs, hats, crowns, additional makeup) and this fee is due upon notice of cost. Certain roles may require an additional costume or rental fee. If your costume fee has not been paid by the due date, we will be unable to order your costume.

Sewing will  be needed on all student’s costumes.

Costume: $85 per costume (late fee = $20)

Intermediate/Advanced Students: Vaganova III & IV: Prices range from $250 to $450, payment of $150 is due by October 29, 2011. If the costume is more we will notify you as soon as possible.

DVD
A spring production DVD will be available for purchase.

Requirements for Picture day, basic rehearsals & Performances

• All girls must wear their hair in a bun (unless otherwise instructed). The top of the bun should be at ear level. If the hair is too short to put up, please pull it back neatly away from the face with gel and hair spray. (bangs should be jelled back)

• All dancers need to wear appropriate make-up. (Instructions will be provided)

• Students who miss more than three classes between March and the production date and/or miss any required rehearsal will not be able to participate in the spring production and no refund will be given. Additional requirements will be distributed as necessary.

• Girls, please do not wear undergarments under tights. Also, no jewelry or nail polish.

Items to include in your dance security kit: (These items are a must for students in Vaganova I through IV)
a) Hair Pins & Hair Nets  b) band-aids  c) hair spray  d) make-up  e) scissors
f) needle & thread  g) bio freeze  h) second skin  i) Single use ice pack