junior TAP

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PERFORMER PORTAL

SCHEDULE

This schedule is specific to your class - please read it carefully to know when you/your performer are needed during show weekend.

All of the below will take place at Woldingham Girls’ School (CR3 7LR). Allow extra travel time, including the 2-mile drive that leads to the venue.

We cannot delay for late arrivals—being late may mean missing rehearsals or class photos.

  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm - TECH REHEARSAL

    • This is a technical rehearsal for lighting and sound.

    • We cannot wait for late arrivals to begin the rehearsal.

    • Once dropped off, all performers will head to their dressing rooms where chaperones will be waiting.

    • What to pack (in one clearly named bag):

      • Food/snacks
        SEVERE SESAME, MILK & NUT ALLERGY IN THE JUNIOR DRESSING ROOM. PLEASE AVOID ANYTHING THAT CONTAINS THESE THREE THINGS!

      • Bottled water

      • Quiet activities (e.g. books, colouring, or devices at your own risk)
        PLEASE ENSURE ALL APPS ON DEVICES ARE AGE APPROPRIATE

    • Belongings can be left in dressing rooms at your own risk. The building is secured overnight, but we are not liable for loss or damage.

  • 11:45am - 12:00pm - DROP OFF WINDOW

    Due to high volume, queues are likely as we sign in and escort performers to their dressing rooms. Thank you for your patience.

    • Please arrive on time with hair done and everything on your checklist (see below).

    • Once dropped off, all performers will head to their dressing rooms where chaperones will be waiting.

    • This day starts with class photos and a full run-through of the show with costumes, lighting, and sound.

    • We cannot wait for late arrivals to begin the rehearsal. (Latecomers may also miss their scheduled class photo.)

    • What to pack (in one clearly named bag):

      • PLENTY of food/snacks
        SEVERE SESAME, MILK & NUT ALLERGY IN THE JUNIOR DRESSING ROOM. PLEASE AVOID ANYTHING THAT CONTAINS THESE THREE THINGS!

      • Non-messy items only (nothing that could stain costumes)

      • Bottled water

      • Quiet activities (e.g. books, colouring, or devices at your own risk)
        PLEASE ENSURE ALL APPS ON DEVICES ARE AGE APPROPRIATE

    • Belongings may be left in the dressing rooms for the weekend at your own discretion. While the building is secured overnight, we cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage.

    SHOW STARTS: 6:15pm
    SHOW ENDS: 8:35pm (Approx.)

    You will pick up your child from the stage at the end of the show.

  • 12:30pm - 12:45pm - DROP OFF WINDOW

    Due to high volume, queues are likely as we sign in and escort performers to their dressing rooms. Thank you for your patience.

    • Please arrive on time with hair done and everything on your checklist (see below).

    • Once dropped off, all performers will head to their dressing rooms where chaperones will be waiting.

    • This is the second show day, with all performers taking part in both the matinee and evening performances.

    • What to pack (in one clearly named bag):

      • PLENTY of food/snacks - There will be a ‘dinner-break’ between the two performances.
        SEVERE SESAME, MILK & NUT ALLERGY IN THE JUNIOR DRESSING ROOM. PLEASE AVOID ANYTHING THAT CONTAINS THESE THREE THINGS!

      • Non-messy items only (nothing that could stain costumes)

      • Bottled water

      • Quiet activities (e.g. books, colouring, or devices at your own risk)
        PLEASE ENSURE ALL APPS ON DEVICES ARE AGE APPROPRIATE

    MATINEE STARTS: 2:00pm
    MATINEE ENDS: 4:20pm (Approx.)

    EVENING SHOW STARTS: 6:15pm
    EVENING SHOW ENDS: 8:35pm (Approx.)

    You will pick up your child from the stage at the end of the evening show.

CHECKLIST

If you do multiple classes please check each one carefully as they all differ.

CLOTHING

  • Tap shoes

  • Plain White Socks

  • Plain White t- shirt or Vest- no colour or markings or visible brands

  • Nude underwear - there is a white stripe down the side of the leggings so bright underwear will show through

  • Jack - Plain black school trousers

HAIR / MAKE-UP ETC.

  • Hair - Half up half down in any style as long as it’s neat/slicked back and most hair is off the face.

  • Clear hair bands or hair bands that blend with your own hair colour.

  • NO JEWELLERY - Stud earrings only.

  • Natural to no make-up - no bright colours / keep it neutral.

PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING WITH YOUR NAME BEFORE ARRIVING ON SHOW DAY

Please check any of the above with us if you’re unsure.