June Showcase Information
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LINK to ticket sales on Eventbrite forthcoming
What Is It?
All students at CAPA are expected to participate in our annual June Showcase. This community tradition is an exciting and fun adventure for both performer and audience. Preparations begin after the Winter Holiday with choreography and costume selections. Each class performs one piece in the show, with the exception of ballet levels 3 and up (those dancers have the opportunity to join a ballet company which does perform in the show). The performances are generally scheduled for the week after the Lamorinda public schools let out for the summer.
CAPA families have learned through the years that this is “CAPA WEEK” and make their vacation plans accordingly. Commitments include the rehearsals and shows their class(es) are cast in, which are mandatory, as well as current payments for classes and costumes. If a family knows they aren’t able to make the June Show, you may OPT OUT, by December 31st (Note: Ensemble and Company dancers refer to shows policy in your contract).
When Is It?
June Show week coincides with the week following the last day of school for the Moraga/Orinda/Lafayette school district. Each class generally performs in two shows. There are three separate shows, A, B and C, and each has two performance days, so each dancer needs to be available for the two days of dress rehearsal, and then the two shows their class gets assigned to…which will be either Mon/Thurs, Tues/Fri or Weds/Sat. Please note that to be able to participate, dancers need to be present for both dress rehearsals and both performances their class is assigned to. Some Ensembles and Production performs in every show.
2024 JUNE SHOW SCHEDULE:
REHEARSAL DATES (MANDATORY)
6/1/2024 Saturday Rehearsal at CAPA -SCHEDULE
6/2/2024 Sunday Rehearsal at Campolindo HS CPAC - SCHEDULE
SHOW DATES:
6/3/2024 Monday 7PM - SHOW A
6/4/2024 Tuesday 7PM - SHOW B
6/5/2024 Wednesday 7PM - SHOW C
6/6/2024 Thursday 7PM - SHOW A
6/7/2024 Friday 7PM - SHOW B
6/8/2024 Saturday 2PM - SHOW C
LINKS TO SHOW ORDERS with Classes & Dancer names:
SHOW A Order - 6/03 & 6/06
SHOW B Order - 6/04 & 6/07
SHOW C Order - 6/05 & 6/08
2023-2024 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES (with class codes)
TICKETS: Tickets will be available for purchase online (about a month prior, via Eventbrite.com), and information will be sent out prior to the on-sale date with full info on how to purchase tickets.
REHEARSAL ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance at all scheduled rehearsals is mandatory in order to be able to have a cohesive and smoothly running show. We post the dates many months in advance on the CAPA calendar and on this website so that students and families can plan accordingly. Participation in the June Showcase is not mandatory, so if your dancer does not wish to or is unable to perform, that’s ok. Just let us know before DECEMBER 31st. In order to be fair to all and to not have empty spots onstage, no student may perform in any performance unless they perform in ALL of the performances scheduled for their group. This is not meant to be punitive, rather it’s a matter of fairness to the other dancers in the class who would be adversely affected. Thanks for your understanding!
COSTUMES: For our June Showcase, costumes are selected by the director and teachers. These costumes cost our dancers far less than other schools and are selected with the budget in mind, but they are not free. Please keep in mind that we do our best to select appropriate, attractive costumes at a reasonable cost. Certain Ensemble costumes are saved for re-use. All dancers will be measured for costumes in January, and the costume deposits you made at the beginning of the year will be applied to the cost. Some slight alterations may be necessary as we have to order ‘off the rack’ to your dancer’s largest dimension to ensure it fits - please try the costume on your dancer when the costume arrives and have it altered to your dancer’s body as necessary. If your dancer will not be participating in the June Showcase, you must let us know by December 31st. This is the last date to be eligible for a refund of your costume deposit and to not be charged for the balances of your costumes, which are ordered in January. Thank you!
Rules & Guidelines for Shows & Rehearsals
Show Rules
No non-dancing siblings or friends during rehearsals, and no observers except for one parent or guardian for each dancer.
No video taping during the show
No flash photography
No running or talking above a whisper in the theater
No panties under costumes, just tights
No colored hair elastics – No wispies, use hair gel
No jewelry – No watches
No wrinkled or dirty costumes
No food or drink in the dressing rooms
No pinning of straps, sew them
Rehearsals and Performance Days
No late arrivals
No costume parts or dance shoes without names
No costumes in the theater, theater lobby, or in front of the theater on show days. Wear a cover-up.
No gum – No nail polish – No earrings (other than as part of a costume).
Make-up and Hair
Show makeup is an adventure! The following are some suggestions as to what is appropriate for the stage. REMEMBER – MAKEUP LOOKS VERY DIFFERENT UNDER STAGE LIGHTS!
Skin tones need to be smooth and non-shiny. Use a base if you are pale and powder to eliminate shine.
Use blush on cheekbones.
An eyelash curler is a girl’s best friend to open those eyes.
Black mascara both top and bottom is a must.
Eyeliner really accents eyes. Try it on both lids.
Eye shadow in your under brow bone works well.
RED lipstick
Hair must not have ornaments of any kind that show. The very best hair elastics are BLAX. These are clear, non-damaging and stay in very well.
Check with your teacher for the proper hairstyle for each number.
Bun trouble? Use hair gel to smooth wispies – hair nets with elastic are a must – hair pins will hold your bun in place – add a good shot of hairspray to make sure every hair stays in place.
No jewelry of any kind when performing unless a stated part of the costume.
No nail polish other than clear.
Costume pieces must be in good repair, not wrinkled, and sewn where needed, not pinned.
Hats must be secured with clear or tan elastic or pins. A hat falling off during a performance ruins the effect of the dance. NO “WISPIES!” Spray until foolproof.
Top 10 Items For Your Dance Bag
Hair nets – hair spray – bobby pins – hair pins – hair gel – safety pins – band aids – needle & thread – scissors – clear nail polish
Be Prepared!
Make a list of everything you need for each dance: (ex: tan tights, black jazz shoes, jazz pants, pink leotard, and hat) and use this list as you pack your dance bag. Check the list after each rehearsal and show to be sure you haven’t misplaced anything. Label all your costume parts and shoes with your name. Don’t learn this lesson the hard way by forgetting something at home!