The Technical Rehearsal, Dress Rehearsal and Performances will be held at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 N. Delaware San Mateo (next to San Mateo High School).

Sat. June 7 Performance. 10:30 Adv. Class at PBS Level 5-7 notes. Performance 7:00pm.

We urge you to buy tickets in advance to ease the long lines at the theatre. Prices are $15.00 children (2-12 yrs) and seniors, and $20.00 adults. Tickets are available for purchase at the school and during theatre rehearsals. Groups of 15 or more will receive a 5 % discount on advance ticket purchases.

1. All dancers in Part 1 must be at the theatre to begin rehearsal at 5:30 pm. See bulletin board for which part your child is in.

2. When the dancers are finished with their dance, they may leave immediately afterwards when they are dismissed.

3. Dancers in Part 2 should be ready to rehearse at 7:30 pm. Dancers will rehearse in order of appearance in program. When dancers are done with their dance they may leave when they are dismissed.

4. “Enigma” is scheduled to rehearse from 9:00-10:45 pm but may finish earlier.

7. Please feed children before coming to the theatre as no food or drink is allowed in the auditorium.

8. During Technical Rehearsal there will be a station set up in the lobby of the theatre to demo stage make-up and hairdos for dancers in Part 1.

9. Parents may stay in the theatre during the Technical Rehearsal but may not sit with the dancers unless they are chaperones.

10. All chaperones must attend the mandatory chaperone meeting which is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, at 3:00. Any chaperones who can’t make this meeting or anyone with any questions please call Carol Stewart at 631-8872 or 438-2842.

Note: Please read all procedures and return your signed Performance Agreement to Professional Ballet School by Monday May 19.

1. For Dress Rehearsal and Performances all dancers arriving at San Mateo Performing Arts Center must sign in at the Artists Entrance. All dancers under 12 years old must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian. Please pick your child upduring the intermission that follows the last dance your child was in. They may then watch the rest of the Performance in street clothes.

2. Jazz dancers – dancing only in Part 2 – will be signed in at PBS and signed out at the theatre.

3. Only authorized helpers and dancers will be allowed in the dressing area.

4. Parents will not be allowed into the audience during Dress Rehearsal. Parents may wait in the lobby to photograph their dancers immediately following the last dance they will dance in. Refreshments will be available while you are waiting.

5. Photography and videotaping in the theatre are strictly prohibited while dancers are on stage rehearsing or performing. Professional Photos & Videos will be available after he performances.

6. After parents take pictures, chaperones will escort dancers to the dressing rooms to change out of their costumes, which are the property of PBS and may not leave the theatre.

7. Children will be signed out at the intermission immediately following their last dance. Parents should

wait at the Artists Entrance for their children. Dancers will be checked out in groups, in order of dance.

8. Be prompt and arrive at the designated time. Dancers should note which dressing room their dance is assigned to and follow the instructions of the parent chaperones and helpers.

10. Once in costume, NO sliding, NO climbing, NO running, NO sitting on the floor, NO gum, NO food, NO sodas, and NO hands near lipstick or make-up.

11. Plenty of water and some light snacks will be available to the dancers in all dressing rooms. Please do not bring other food or drinks from home.

12. Parents working backstage will be able to go into the theatre to watch their child(ren) perform.

13. PBS students are not allowed to smoke cigarettes anywhere on the theatre premises.

14. Make-up must be done at home for all dancers in Part 1 and jazz.(Level 5/6 & up may do make-up at the theatre). Younger dancers should wear light base, neutral eye shadows and pink/red lipstick and light blush. Avoid brown, blue or purple toned lipstick. Older dancers(Level 4 and up) should wear heavy street to full stage make-up. Speak with your instructor regarding make-up, hair and accessories.

15. Hair should be done at home. Buns should be slicked up and pinned securely in a high bun, covered with a transparent hairnet then sprayed. Dancers with ponytails instead of buns should also have their hair slicked back! Remember there will be a hair and make-up demo in the theatre lobby during Tech. Rehearsal and May 20^th23^rd 27^th, and 30^th from 4:00-6:00 in the afternoon at the studio.

16. All dancers should remove all jewelry at home. (Advanced ballet girls talk to Carmie re: earrings)

19. All dancers in ballet should arrive for Performances and Dress Rehearsal in a good pair of pink seamless tights with no runs and holes. It is always a good idea to bring an extra pair.

20. Girls- No underpants should be worn under pink ballet tights as they are bulky and show on stage. Prepare your girls by sending them to regular dance class without underpants so they can get use to tights only.

22. All dancers must remember their dance shoes and make sure they are in good repair with elastics sewn on.

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PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT

May 2008

I have read all the Performance Information and Backstage Rules. I have discussed them with my child. My signature below indicates that I have understood the performance procedures and am prepared to follow them.

Adult/Advanced Dancer________________________ Date_________

(or)Parent’s Name________________________________ Date_________

Child(ren) enrolled at PBS _____________________________________

(Please sign and return to PBS by Monday, May 19)

Professional Ballet School

Young Artists Ballet Theatre

425 Harbor Boulevard #3

Belmont CA 94002-4048

Dear PBS & YABT Parent/Friend,

Each year special pages of personal ads are designated to underwrite printing cost of the program.Your messages of encouragement and pride in their achievements are a fun way to create cherished momentoes for your dancers. You may purchase space in this section of the program to advertise a business or service or to print a message of congratulations or good luck . Each space is 1/4 of a page and sells for only $45. A half-page may be purchased for $80 and a full page for $150.

Please use the bottom of this notice for the special message or ad you'd like printed in the program and return it along with your check for $45 per space to the PBS office no later then Saturday, May 24. (Please make checks payable to Professional Ballet School).

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I would like to buy à a space for $45

à 1/2 page for $80

à Full page for $150

Please PRINT (or attach) your message as you would like it included in the program:

Please give us your name & phone number in case we have a question about your message:

NAME______________________________________________PHONE_________________

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

3. Only authorized helpers and dancers will be allowed in the dressing area.

4. Parents will not be allowed into the audience during Dress Rehearsal. Parents may wait in the lobby to photograph their dancers immediately following the last dance they will dance in. Refreshments will be available while you are waiting.

5. Photography and videotaping in the theatre are strictly prohibited while dancers are on stage rehearsing or performing. Professional Photos & Videos will be available after he performances.

6. After parents take pictures, chaperones will escort dancers to the dressing rooms to change out of their costumes, which are the property of PBS and may not leave the theatre.

PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT

Belmont CA 94002-4048