FOLKLORAMA 2015 DANCER INFORMATION
Best wishes to all our dancers for a great week at
Folklorama! The dancers, musicians, and
instructors have worked very hard and we know they will make us all very proud.
We are very
fortunate to have an amazing core of chair volunteers to run each department of
the United Kingdom Pavilion, all of whom are dancers parents and family
members. Thank you to all our Folklorama
chairs and directors for their hard work over the past few months and many
thanks to those who will be volunteering during the week of the pavilion. If you haven't already signed up, we can
really use your support!
It's going to be a great week and we look forward to a
wonderful 3rd year at the United Kingdom Pavilion!
Please see below for information on Dancer's performing at
Folklorama (Aug 7th - 13th, 2016).
If you have
questions please contact our Entertainment Chair Wendy Havens wendy@havens.ca<mailto:wendy@havens.ca>
WElSH, ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH COSTUMES
All costumes will be handed out during class this week
(August 2nd and 4th) or brought to dress rehearsal on Saturday August 6th. Dancers are responsible for keeping track of
all their pieces throughout the week, we do not have extras if pieces are lost. We encourage dancers to use labelled ziplock
bags to keep small items such as bows, hair pieces, scarves ect.
* All
dancer's costumes may be left at the venue and they will be safely locked in
dressing room for the week for those who do not want to haul them back and
forth every day.
* Costumes
may need to be laundered throughout the week please check them daily.
TUESDAY August 2nd and THURSDAY August 4th REHEARSAL
We may run longer than our scheduled time as we will be
rehearsing with the musicians. Beginner,
Novice and Preliminary dancers, we will try to end as close to 7:30 as possible but please be prepared to stay
late if necessary. Intermediate and
Adult class will run until approximately 9:00.
Please be prepared to stay late if necessary Rehearsal Wednesday August
3rd:
At this time we are asking that all Performance levels 3
and 4 as well as Intermediate and Adult dancers attend this rehearsal from 5:30
- 9:00. We will inform dancers and
parents of any changes to this schedule after rehearsal Tuesday August 2nd.
White dress Shirts
All Male dancers as well as dancers who dress as boys or
are Morris dancers in the first number will require a white long sleeve dress
shirt that is not see through.
DRESS REHEARSAL
Folklorama Dress Rehearsal - All dancers must attend
Saturday August 6th Drop off: 10:00 AM
Please drop dancers off at the main hall door where our instructors will
assist them in with their costumes.
Pick up: 2:00 PM
This will be a
full dress rehearsal for the show.
Please bring all costume pieces, box for backstage, full stage make - up
for lighting and hair in a half ponytail.
* Dress
Rehearsal is not open to the public.
* Parents
and family members are not permitted to stay for the rehearsal. Please drop dancers off at the main hall door
where our instructors will assist them with their costumes. Parents should not wait in the lobby or
hallway during the rehearsal. There are restaurants
and shopping nearby so plenty of places to spend time while the dancers
rehearse. Thank you for your
cooperation!
FOLKLORAMA SHOW TIMES
Beginner, Novice and Preliminary Dancers
Sunday: 5:15, 6:45, 8:15
Monday: 6:45, 8:15
Tuesday: 6:45, 8:15
Wednesday: 6:45, 8:15
Thursday: 6:45, 8:15
Friday: 6:45, 8:15
Saturday: 3:45, 5:15, 6:45, 8:15
Intermediate, Adult Dancers, Performance (All Levels)
Sunday: 5:15, 6:45, 8:15, 9:45
Monday: 6:45, 8:15, 9:45
Tuesday: 6:45, 8:15, 9:45
Wednesday: 6:45, 8:15, 9:45
Thursday: 6:45, 8:15, 9:45
Friday: 6:45, 8:15, 9:45, 11:00
Saturday: 3:45, 5:15, 6:45, 8:15, 9:45, 11:00
DANCER ARRIVAL & PICK UP
Arrival Time - A minimum of 45 minutes prior to show time
Location - Dancers should arrive through the South Entrance (Look for VIP &
Performance Entrance Sign) Parking - Dancers & Parents should park in the
Red River Collegiate Parking lot located south of the Punjab Cultural Centre
(1770 King Edward)
Check In- Located at the VIP & Performance Entrance. All dancers will need to check in &
out. Please let Check-In Volunteer know
if someone other than a parent / guardian will be picking children up.
* For
parents who are volunteering, the Volunteer Check-In is conveniently located at
the same entrance at Dancer Check-In.
* For
parents who are staying to watch the show, you will be able to line up for
admission at the VIP & Performer entrance.
This service is offered for immediate family & grandparents
only. Due to Folklorama regulations, all
family members must pay admission ($6.00 Individual - Children under 12 Free).
* Please
note, due to Folklorama regulations parents & family will not be allowed
into the hall until pavilion opening time each night (unless they are volunteers).
Pick Up Times
Dancers should be picked up 15 minutes after their last
show Dancers can be checked out in between shows for quick visits with family
however they will need to be in the dressing 30 minutes before each show.
* Please
note, there is a very limited amount of time in between shows and we recommend
dancers (especially younger children) stay in the dressing room where they can
rest, eat, and get ready for their next performance.
DRESSING ROOMS
Located on the 2nd Floor (dancers please use stairs near
volunteer check-in at south entrance) Due to the numerous costume all dancers
will have change back stage, during the show.
We ask all female dancers to please wear an undershirt, tank top, or
tank body suit (white, nude, or black) at all times, for privacy. Back stage area will be co-ed.
* Dancers
must bring a change of clothes to wear in the dressing room, in between shows
as they cannot eat in their costumes.
* Parent's
volunteers will be in the dressing room to look after dancers in between shows
for those who are volunteering at the pavilion.
COSTUMES
Folklorama Costume Return
Irish Costume Requirements
General Division
Beginner, Novice, Preliminary
Female - Black bodysuit, Green Skirt (with cummerbund, if
applicable), Bow, Black Tights (Mondor 70 Denier * available at Malabar &
Dance Plus) Male - Black Pants, Black Shirt, Green Tie, Black Dress Socks, and
Knee length black socks
* White tank top will be needed by all female
dancers (Beginner, Novice, Preliminary Levels)
* Black Tights are needed by all dancers (No
poodle socks)
* Soft shoes (Hard shoes are not needed)
* Wigs are not worn for Folklorama
* Hair should be clean, washed, and tied back
with a half pony tail
* All dancers should bring a collapsible box
clearly marked with dancers name for shoes & costume pieces back stage and
in dressing room
Intermediate, Adult - Black Dress, Cummerbund, Cuffs,
Black Tights (Mondor 70 Denier * available at Malabar & Dance Plus)
MAKE-UP
Make-up is required for all dancers as stage lighting
washes out natural colour and makes performers look pale.
* All
make-up should be applied prior to check in.
FULL STAGE MAKE-UP is required - Full stage make-up is applied heavier than
daily use make-up.
Foundation (to match skin tone) and powder to prevent
shine Eye-shadow (brown, beige, copper shades) Mascara (brown or black) , Blush
(pink) Lip Stick Nail Polish is not allowed for performances and should be
removed at home. Jewellery (rings, bracelets, earrings) may not be worn for
performances with the exception of wedding rings and medical alert bracelets
PERSONAL ITEMS
Deodorant should be worn by all Novice, Preliminary,
Intermediate, Adult and Advanced dancers.
Crowded dressings rooms can get extremely smelly when
filled with sweaty dancers and can rapidly become unpleasant for all
concerned. Please assist us by making
sure dancers are clean and freshly washed for performances.
It is important that all developing female and adult
dancers wear maximum support bras and /or sports bras while dancing, to prevent
bounce and injury. Younger dancers may prefer to wear light undershirts (from
home) to avoid embarrassment in dressing rooms which sometimes contain mixed
crowd with multiple performers involved.
Dress shields should be used by all dancers, regardless
of age. Dress shields help prevent odour and stains from sweating when pinned
in the underarms of costumes. Removable / washable dress shields are available
at sewing and fabric stores in the city.
DANCERS HAIR
Wigs will not be used for at Folklorama.
All dancers should arrive with their hair as displayed in
the photo.
Please use clear Ponytail holders or ones that match
closely to the color of hair.
DANCE SHOES
Soft & Hard Shoes should be cleaned prior to the
performance and polished so they shine.
Beginner, Novice, Preliminary Performance Level 1 - Soft
Shoes and Welsh Mary Janes or Black dance trainers if dressed as a boy
Intermediate, Adult, Performance - Hard & Soft Shoes as well as Welsh Mary
Janes for Girls or Black Dance Trainers for boys
SOCKS & TIGHTS
Poodle socks are not required for Folklorama Tights
- Mondor 70 Denier brand and free from
runs or holes.
* We
recommend you have an extra pair handy in case they run at the show.
PARENT INFORMATION
Parents are not allowed in dressing rooms due to
limitations of space and privacy issues.
Please arrive early or on time as dancers need time to
change, warm -up, and practice with their group.
*
Generally, there are line up's at check in and check out, so please be
understanding with your check in volunteer.
It is essential for our dancer's safety that all precautions are taken
when working with large groups of children at events open to the public.
* We
recommend parents send their children with a book or game to occupy their time
in the dressing room.
DANCER MEALS
All dancers are asked to maintain healthy eating habits
during the week of Folklorama. Please
avoid junk food, drink lots of water, and eat small, healthy meals. It's a long week and if dancers do not take
care of themselves they will show on stage or get sick and will be unable to
dance. Parents, please assist us in
making sure dancers stay healthy for the week!
Light, healthy snacks (fruit, veggies, cold cuts, bread,
and treats) will be provided for all performers upstairs in the hallway outside
performer change rooms and will be available throughout the night.
* Dancers will receive 1 volunteer meal per
night and we ask that they do not redeem the meal during peak line up periods
5:00 - 8:30 PM. If you see a line up,
please wait until the crowd eases at the kitchen before you get your mail.
* Please do
not eat in the main hall as seating is limited, especially during peak hours
3:00 - 9:30 PM. Dancers should take
their meals up to the dressing room.
* Dancer
meals will be available from the main pavilion food line.
* Drinks
are not provided by the pavilion.
Dancers who require more than water should bring their own from home or
purchase at the pavilion.
SNACKS & DRINKS
Dancers burn a lot of energy with all of the performance
at Folklorama and will need nourishment often.
Please send your child with adequate healthy snacks and drinks clear
liquids only in a sealed water bottle.
Dancers who bring sodas, juices, or drinks which may stain costumes will
not be allowed to drink them in the dressing room. Avoid sticky or messy snacks as dancers will
not be allowed to eat them back stage or in the dressing room.
Snacks to avoid -
Flavoured potato chips, buttered popcorn, chocolate bars, Danishes &
pastries, chocolate covered granola bars, gum, juices, sodas, sugared or sweet
candy.
* Please
send nut free snacks as we do have students with serious allergies.
* Remember,
there is healthy food upstairs for all performers!
* We
encourage dancers to eat the performer food provided and avoid the kitchen meal
until after they have finished their performances.
VOLUNTEERS
We are still in need of volunteers at the pavilion. If you are your family are able to lend a
hand, even if fora few hours, it would be greatly appreciated!
If you are available for set up or tear down, or
available to assist with kitchen preparation earlier in the day, or have a van
or truck to assist with pick up's let us know!
Help is greatly needed and appreciated!
To volunteer, please contact Christa Traczuk at ptraczuk@yahoo.ca<mailto:ptraczuk@yahoo.ca>
Thank you for your support!