Vostrikov’s Academy

Of Ballet

2017 - 2018

Founders Gennadi Vostrikov

Susan Vostrikov

Director Melissa Largent

Assistant Director Christine McNamara

Faculty Jennifer Turman Bayliss

Elizabeth Sager Karen Eriksson

VAB and VYB website: www.virginiayouthballet.org

20 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 540.665.0343

Table of Contents

AboutVABandVYB………………………………………………………………………………………………………...1

A Letter to Parents ………………………………………………………...……………………………………………….2

2017-2018 Calendar…………………………………………………………………………………………………...…..3

Yearly Tuition/Class Make-upPolicy……………………………………………………………………..……4 - 5

Dress Requirements………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6

Tap, Jazz and Lyrical Shoe Requirements………………………………………………………………………....7

ClassSchedule………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...8

FacultyBiographies…………………………………………………………………………………………………...9-13

Performance Information……………………………………………………...…………………………………14-15

Your Help is Necessary!....................................................................................................................……….16-17

PerformanceChecklist………………………………………………………………………………………..…...……18

Performance Drop-off and Pick-up/CodeofConduct………………………………………………….......19

TheaterEtiquette/InclementWeatherPolicy…………………………………………………………………20

PLEASE STOP IN AND CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARDS AND STUDIO POSTINGS PERIODICALLY FOR IMPORTANT NEWS!

Vostrikov’sAcademyofBallet (VAB), located in historic downtown Winchester, has been offering quality dance training since 1982. All levels of instruction are available in ballet, jazz, tap and pointe. Lyrical and modern are available to intermediate and advanced dancers. The performing arts facility houses three fully-equipped studios and a theater for performances, which provide an ideal environment for learning and sharing the art of dance. Over the years VAB has nurtured thousands of young dancers including those who have enjoyed dance for its inherent value as an art and discipline and others who have chosen dance as a professional career. Whether or not a student is planning to pursue a career in dance, he or she will receive optimal instruction. Highly experienced faculty members are dedicated to provide appropriate instruction and motivation while maintaining sensitivity to individual abilities and needs. Students thrive through positive experiences that instill poise, confidence, and respect, and they enjoy life-long benefits as a result of the physical and mental conditioning that dance education provides. The Virginia Youth Ballet (VYB) is the nonprofit performing company associated with the academy. VYB provides additional performance opportunities to dance students and outreach programs for the community. Dancers of the academy have the option to participateinseveralproductionsthroughouttheyearsuchaschildren’sstoryballets,lecture demonstrations, and themed productions. Please ask a faculty member or VYB board member for more information.

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Parents,

ThankyouforcontinuingorconsideringenrollmentwithVostrikov’sAcademy of Ballet (VAB). The information in this brochure provides an overview of the opportunities and policies associated with VAB and the Virginia Youth Ballet (VYB). If you have any questions, please let us know.

Here are just a few of the advantages of a dance education:

x Healthy Lifestyle: Dance improves posture, balance and overall physical fitness.

x Intellectual and Emotional Strength: Dance engages the intellectual, emotional, and creative mind. Learning new dance steps requires memorization, attention to detail, and following instruction. It builds confidence, determination, and practice facing challenges. Dance provides a creative medium of creative and artistic exploration and expression.

x Discipline and Character: Traditional dance education maintains a rich heritage of respect, modesty,

x Friendship and Cooperation: As part of the corps de ballet, dancers take cues from one another and must work as a team under their teacher’sdirection.Theyformvaluablefriendshipsoutsideoftheirschool environment.

x Love and Appreciation of the Arts: Dancers develop a love of beauty through an appreciation of the human form in motion and some of the greatest music ever written. Ballet promotes an understanding of three different performing arts: dance, theater, and music.

x Communication Skills: Students learn to use dance as a form of communication, a skill that is especially valuable during the adolescent years.

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2017 - 2018 VAB & VYB Calendar

Saturday, August 19th …………………………………………………..VYB October performance Audition, 10am – 11am Saturday, August 19th ……………………………………………….….OpenHouse10am– 12pm Monday, August 21st – Saturday, August 26th …….............................................................VYB Rehearsals, Times TBA Monday, August 28th …………………………………………………………………..CLASSES BEGIN Monday, September 25th ……………………………..…………………………..CLARA Auditions 5:30pm – 6:00pm October 6th, 7th, 8th …………………………………………………………...……...VYB Performances November 17th, 18th,19th ……………………………………………...…tentative NUTCRACKER

STAGE rehearsal December 2nd, 3rd...........................................................................NUTCRACKER performances December 4th – 8th ………..…………………………………..……..Tap, Jazz, Pre-Ballet/Pre-Tap Modern and Lyrical meet Saturday, December 9th ………………………………………………..………..VYBAuctionBallet Audition, 10am – 11am Tuesday, January 2nd …………………………………………………..…VYBMarchperformance Audition, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Wednesday, January 3rd………………………………………………..………...CLASSES RESUME March 9th, 10th and 11th ……………………………………………..……………VYB Performances April ………………………………………………………………………..………………..VYB Auction TBD

ACADEMY CLOSED

LaborDay……………………………....................................................................................September 4th Thanksgiving Break………………………………………………………….November23rd, 24th, 25th SpringBreak………………………………………………………………………………...March 26th – 31st AppleBlossom………………………………………………………………………...……....May 3rd, 4th, 5th

VAB Spring Rehearsals and Performances (tentative) May 18th & 19th or May 25th & 26th

~SUMMER SESSION dates to be decided. ~Performance dates are subject to approval by Winchester or Frederick County School Boards according to performance location.

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Yearly Tuition

Registration Fee - *DUE WHEN REGISTERING*

Returning dancers: $25 per dancer before June 1 $50 per dancer after June 1

New dancers: $50 per dancer

Pre-Ballet/Pre-Tap……………………………………………………………………………………….…....$460 1hourperweek……………………………………………………..…………….…………………….…….…$460 2hoursperweek……………………………………….…………………………………………….………....$890 3hoursperweek…………………………………………………...................................................…$1,290 4 – 5½hoursperweek……………………………………………………………………….………..….$1,450 6 or more hoursperweek……………………………................................................................$1,650

Payment Schedule

Yearly Fee 2 payments 5 payments $460 $230 $92 $890 $445 $178 $1,290 $645 $258 $1,450 $725 $290 $1,650 $825 $330 2 payments: September 1st and January 3rd 5 payments: Sept. 1st, Nov. 1st, Jan. 3rd, March 1st, May 1st

Tuition balances must be paid by May 1st in order for your dancer to perform in the Spring Performance.

Dancers enrolling are responsible for tuition for the entire year. Families with two children, 10% will be deducted from the lower fee; three children, one child will receive the 10% discount and the third child will receive a 50% discount.

Please Note: There is a $35 returned or late payment check fee. Late fee charged after 15 days of due date.

Due to Academy expenses, fees are non-refundable.

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What is included in the tuition? Performance Opportunities

x Ballet 1 and higher perform in The Nutcracker x All dancers perform in the Spring Performance x Dancers ages 9 and older have the opportunity to perform with Virginia

YouthBalletproductions,whichcanincludethefollowing:children’sstory ballets, annual auction, lecture demonstrations, and themed productions.

Costumes

x Costumes are provided for all performances with no additional fees. x Dancers must wear their own tights, nude leotards, shoes, etc., unless

directed otherwise.

Class Make-up Policy Classes missed due to illness or inclement weather should be made up within a four-week period by attending a lower level class of the same discipline or by faculty recommendation.

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Dress Requirements

Girl’sBallet……………………………………………………….....Black leotard, pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes

(ballet sweater and ballet skirt optional) Hair must be in a classical bun for all ballet classes *All dancers in Ballet 5 or higher must have RIBBONS

on their ballet shoes*

Boy’sBallet…………………………………………………………………...White t-shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes

Girl’sJazz………………………………………………….….CaramelorSuntanjazzshoes,NOties Boy’sJazz…………………………………………………………………………………..…Blackjazzshoes Girls Tap……………………………………………………………………Caramel or Suntan tap shoes ADVANCED TAP………………………………………………...……….……...Black tap shoes, no ties Boy’sTap…………………………………….…………………………………………….…..Black tap shoes Pointe I & II……………………………………………………………………..NORussianPointeshoes

Please, NO jewelry in ANY classes.

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Tap and Jazz Shoe Requirements

ALL JAZZ classes will need suntan/caramel slip on jazz shoes as pictured. No ties or laces. Please, NO TAN colored shoes. Boys - black jazz shoes

Pre-Tap, Tap 1, Tap 2, and Tap 3 will need suntan/caramel Mary Jane/Buckle tap shoes. Boys – black tap shoes.

Tap 4 will need suntan/caramel high heeled tap shoes. The heel shouldbenosmallerthan1½“.Please, NO TAN colored shoes. Boys – black tap shoes.

Tap 5 will need black jazz/tap shoes. The bottom should be split sole and have no laces. Boys – black tap shoes.

Lyrical will need Dance Paws, in light suntan/nude with no rhinestones or decorations. SUNTAN tights (non-shiny) will be needed for all jazz and tap classes, etc. for

the Spring Performance.

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Class Schedule

Monday____________________________________________________________________________________ 4:30 – 5:45 …………………………………..………………………………………………………………...……...Lyrical 4:30 – 5:30………………………………………………………………………………………………………......Ballet 4 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....Ballet 5/6

6:00 – 7:30 ……………………………………………............................................................Intermediate Ballet …………………………………………………………………………………………..…Advanced Ballet 7:30 – 8:30 ……………………………………………………………………….……VYB Rehearsals (as needed)

Tuesday___________________________________________________________________________________ 4:30 – 5:30………………………………….......................................................................................................Ballet 1 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….………Ballet 2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Ballet3

5:30 – 6:30………………………….………………………………………..………………………..Tap 1 (Beginning) ……………………………..............................................................................................Jazz 3 (Int/Adv) 6:30 – 7:30………………………………………………………………………………………….…Tap 5 (Advanced)

Wednesday_______________________________________________________________________________ 4:30 – 5:45………….......................................................................................................................................Modern

4:30 – 5:30………………………....................................................................Pointe 1 (must also take ballet) ………………………………………………………………………...Pointe 2 (must also take ballet)

6:00 – 7:00…………………………………………………………………………….………………………...Tap 3 (Int) 6:00 – 7:30 ……………………………………………………………………………….……...Intermediate Ballet

………………………………………………………………………………………….Advanced Ballet 7:30 – 8:30 ………………………………………………………………….…………VYB Rehearsals (as needed)

Thursday__________________________________________________________________________________ 4:30 – 5:30……………………………………………………………….…….Pre-Ballet/Pre-Tap (ages 4 to 5) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…....…Jazz 2 (Int) 5:30 – 6:30……………………….………………………………………………………………….…....Tap 2 (Beg/Int) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…..…Jazz 1 (Beg) …………………………………………………………………………………………….....Tap 4 (Int/Adv) 6:30 – 8:00……………………………….……….……………………………………………….………Advanced Jazz ………………………………............................................................…VYB Rehearsals (as needed) Friday______________________________________________________________________________________ 4:00 – 8:00…………………………………………………………………………..…VYB Rehearsals (as needed)

Saturday__________________________________________________________________________________ 10:00 – 11:00………………………………………………………………... Pre-Ballet/Pre-Tap (ages 4 to 5) 9:00 – 3:00……………………….…………………………………………………..VYB Rehearsals (as needed)

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Gennadi Vostrikov: Founder/Guest Faculty Gennadi Vostrikov was born in Siberia, Russia, USSR, and received his early training in Perm. The young Mr. Vostrikov studied with the renowned ballet master Plaht and Asaular. Mr.Vostrikov’s talentswererecognizedwhenhewas awarded the first degree diploma in the Leningrad Ballet Competition. Upon graduation, he was asked to join the world-renowned Moiseyev Classical Ballet Company. Whie with the Moiseyev Company, he was coached by the legendary ballet masters Moiseyev, Assaf Messerer, and Sulamif Messerer.TheMoiseyevCompanytraveledfrequentlyworldwide’and,itwasduring one of these many tours that Mr. Vostrikov saw the possibility for freedom and defected while in Mexico. After gaining asylum, the Mexico Ballet Company prompted him to join their company as a principal dancer and teacher. The Pittsburg Ballet Theatre (PBT) heard about his defection and requested that he join PBT. While with the PBT, he performed in numerous principal roles in ballets including: The Nutcracker, Prince Igor, Rite of Spring, Spectra de la Rose, Carmena Burana, Coppelia, Cinderella, Giselle, Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, Corsaire Pas de Deux, La Bayadere, and Don Quixote. He has also performed with the Pittsburgh Opera, was a principal with the Chicago Ballet and the Milwaukee Ballet, and was an associate professor of dance with the University of Alabama in Birmingham, at Shenandoah University, and was Director of Ballet Zuilia in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Mr. Vostrikov is currently director of the Virginia Youth Ballet and Vostrikov’sAcademy of Ballet. Additionally, he is a guest teacher and choreographer with the following: Cumberland Ballet, New Castle Ballet, Williamsburg Chamber Ballet, Louisiana Dance Theatre, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School, Pittsburgh Youth Ballet and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. He is also a master teacher with several national and regional ballet festivals.

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Susan Vostrikov: Founder Mrs. Vostrikov received a scholarship to attend the National Academy of Ballet and Theatre Arts High School in New York City at age 14. Upon graduation, she began her professional career as a dancer with the Pittsburgh Ballet. After Pittsburgh Ballet, Susan joined the University of Alabama Ballet in Birmingham as principal dancer and teacher at the UAB school. Further engagements with other companies included Chicago Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Ballet Zulia in Venezuela, as well as numerous guest appearances throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo and South America. Her most noted roles as a performer include Juliet, Spectre De La Rose, Red Poppy Pas De Deux, Clara, Snow Queen, and the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker. Mrs. Vostrikov is currently artistic director of the Virginia Youth Ballet and Vostrikov’sAcademyofBallet. In addition, she serves as guest facultywiththe Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Louisiana Dance in Shreveport and New Castle Ballet.

Melissa Largent: Director, Ballet & Pointe Melissa Largent began classical ballet training with Gennadi and Susan Vostrikov and continued with Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, the Pennsylvania Ballet in Philadelphia, and the Richmond Ballet. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Education from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York; a Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from James Madison University; Montessori certification through the American Montessori Society; and level one of Orff-Schulwerk music pedagogy certification from the American Orff-Schulwerk Association. In addition to her work with Vostrikov's Academy of Ballet and Virginia Youth Ballet, Melissa is a Speech-Language Pathologist with Winchester Public Schools.

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Christine McNamara: Assistant Director Tap, Jazz, & Lyrical Chris is a 1990 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Shenandoah University, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Dance. While at Shenandoah, she received extensive training in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap and Choreography. She has had the opportunity to study with the Atlanta Ballet and Atlanta Jazz Theatre as well as as Ron Colton-Augusta Ballet, GA; Jonathon Hollander-Battery Dance Company, NY; John Goding-Washington Ballet, DC; Frank Hatchett-Broadway Dance Center, NY; Gennadi and Susan Vostrikov, Winchester, VA; Gus Giordano – Chicago, IL. Conferences include JUMP, West Coast Dance Explosion, Dance Olympus, Dance Makers, Inc., Eastern Dance Association and Universal Dance Association. Her choreography of theater productions includes “Anything Goes,” “Music Man,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Jerry’s Girls,”“LeaderofthePack,”“Carnival,”“Lil’Abner,”and“Oklahoma.”ChrishasbeenaTap instructor at Shenandoah University, Drill/Dance Team Director, Instructor and Choreographer and show choir choreographer at John Handley High School and Drill Team instructor at Daniel Morgan Middle School. Her choreography has received numerous awards and has been show- cased at Universal Dance Association, Eastern Dance Association, All-American Music Festivals, Dance Olympus, Dance Makers, Inc, Fiesta-val, Apple Blossom Festival and Co Dance. In 2007, she was awarded the Presidential Citation for Outstanding Educator by the summer residential Governor’s School for Humanities and Visual & Performing Arts at theUniversity of Richmond in Richmond, VA. She is also the Administrative Assistant at John Kerr Elementary School and continues as instructor/choreographerforTariJo’sDanceStudioinInwood,WV.

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Elizabeth Sager: Modern, Jazz & Tap Beth graduated with a BA in Dance from James Madison University in 1995. Following graduation, she moved to Pittsburgh, PA to dance with the Mary Miller Dance Company and work with Pittsburgh Dance Alloy. In 1996, she co-founded a non-profit modern dance company, Labco Dance. Elizabeth co-directed and danced with Labco Dance for the next 5 years, as well as taught ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, tumbling and yoga at local dance and fitness schools. In 2000, she received her Masters in Special Education for the University of Pittsburgh. She moved to Winchester in 2002 and has been teaching elementary special education for Frederick County Public Schools ever since. Jennifer Turman Bayliss: Pre-Ballet/Pre-Tap, Ballet & Tap Jennifer holds a BA in Arts Studies (99) and a BS in Psychology (01) from Shenandoah University. She is the owner/ director of the Sunshine Studio, has been sharing her love of dance, movement and performance with all age ages and populations for 25 years and is the director of the Winchester Montessori Schools’ Ballet and Creative Movement program. Jennifer is also the director of the Liturgical dancers of Centenary United Church of Christ and has been with Frederick County parks and recreation since 2000. She has coached, directed, choreographed and conditioned for dance teams, cheer squads, clubs and performers of all ages and levels and has had young dancers perform on large and small stages, in a garden, in sanctuaries, in front of a school, and in downtown Winchester. Jennifer has been adjunct faculty at SU since 2004 sharing her love of yoga, created and directs the Young Yogis program at Winchester Montessori School and is the office manager and a teacher at Jala Yoga. She is a recognized RYT 200, RCYT (children), RPYT (prenatal) and has practiced yoga for more than 25 years receiving numerous trainings and certifications and has presented for yoga Teacher Trainings, large and small festivals, health fairs and wellness days. Jennifer has facilitated and co-created wellness circles and energy camps for adults and children. As a busy mama of three, Jennifer, is grateful to the Vostrikov community for supporting the arts, children, and making the studio always feel like a second home to all of our faculty, families and dancers.

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Karen Eriksson: Ballet & Pointe Karen holds a Bachelor of Science for Dance with a Minor in Psychology from Shenandoah University, where she studied under Gennadi and Susan Vostrikov. While at SU, she developed an taught ballet curriculum at the Shenandoah Arts Academy. It was the Vostrikov’s training and encouragement that brought her to the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet where she studied under Marcia Dale Weary, Barbara Sandonato, Alexei Yudenich, Richard Cook, Patricia Sorrell, Leslie Hench, Re Rebassi-Davis, Melinda Howe and many others. She was on faculty at CPYB from 2006-2016. In 1987 Karen founded the Northern VA Academy of Ballet in Front Royal, VA and was Artistic Director until she closed in 2009 to live full time in Carlisle, PA. She choreographed many original pieces as Artistic Director, as well as full original productions of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite.” Shewasinstrumental in procuring donations from the Embassy of the Russian Federation for a Winter Carnival held in Front Royal, VA, procuring items from Russia to auction, as well as securing a visit and vocal performance by the wives of the Russian Ambassadors at the event where her dancers performed excerptsfrom“TheNutcrackerSuite”.In1989shewonthe“ArtieAwardforDance”fromtheShenandoahArtscounciland modeled for sculptor Frederick Hart in two of his pieces, Awakening of Eve and Celebration. She is a licensed MUSIKGARTEN teacher and is currently completing a Master of Curriculum and Education program at Shippensburg University.

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Performance Information

Who participates in The Nutcracker, Spring Performance and Virginia Youth Ballet?

x Ballet I and higher will perform in The Nutcracker. Students must be enrolled in a ballet class to perform. All students will perform in the Spring Performance at the end of the year.

x All students ages 9 an up are encouraged to audition for the VYB Productions. Younger dancers must ask Mr. Vostrikov prior to auditions.

When will The Nutcracker, Spring Performance and VYB Productions be held and where?

x The Nutcracker performances are held during a weekend in late November or early December at a local high school.

x The Spring Performance is held in May at a local high school.

Tickets

x The Nutcracker and Spring Performance tickets usually go on sale about one month prior. Everyone attending a performance MUST have his or her own ticket. Tickets are reserved seating. VYB Production tickets usually go on sale 2-3 weeks prior to the performance. Everyone attending MUST have his or her own ticket. Tickets for VYB Productions are open seating at the Academy. Means of payment for tickets are cash, check and credit card. To reserve seats by phone, you will be asked to provide your credit card information. No tickets will be held without payment in full.

Costumes Costumes are provided for all performances. Students wear their

OWN nude camisole leotard, tights, etc. under performance costumes unless directed otherwise. Each class will be provided information if their hair is to be worn some way other than the standard bun. NO jewelry is to be worn.

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Auditioning and Role Selection ~Auditions for TheNutcracker’sClara are held in September. ~The date is announced in the VAB/VYB calendar. Girls should be at least 9 years old to audition. ~The selection of children for particular parts in The Nutcracker and Virginia YouthBalletProductionswillbedeterminedfairlybytheVostrikov’sAcademy of Ballet faculty. ~Many parts require numerous extra hours of rehearsals, so please check rehearsal schedules weekly. ~THE NUTCRACKER and SRING PERFORMANCE STAGE REHEARSALS are MANDATORY. Dancer’sBackstageBehavior It should go without saying that dancers are expected to be well behaved while in their dressing rooms and other performance areas. Dressing rooms need to be left in the same condition as when dancers arrive. Snacks and drinks are not permitted in dressing rooms. Trash needs to go in containers, not on the floor. Additionally, please stress to your dancer that once they have been checked into the dressing room they are to remain there. Dancers MAY NOT go behind stage, to the balcony, or to the lobby after check-in. Back Stage and Dressing Room Access Policy Volunteers will be on hand to escort your dancer to their dressing room. Workers will be wearing badges for easy identification. Only those parents/guardians who have signed up to work are permitted in the dressing room area. Sign-up sheets are located in the studio foyer weeks prior to the performances. In addition to the safety factor, dancers are in various stages of undress as they get into and out of costumes throughout the performance. Please show other dancers the courtesy you would like shown to your child by staying out of the dressing rooms. Fathers and other male family members are asked to remain in the lobby or auditorium.

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Your Help is Necessary!! Many volunteers are needed to make all VAB and VYB productions run smoothly. ALL parents or guardians are asked to help in at least one area. Sign-up sheets are located on the foyer walls in the studio. Back stage help: Helpers supervise dancers and assist them with preparations before and after the performance. The dancers need help with the following: *Staying backstage with dancers at all times is required *Helpers and dancers are NOT permitted to enter the auditorium *Using bathrooms before performing. *Dressing in their costume including hair pieces *Taking them to the stage area *Waiting for them to finish performing and returning them to their dressing area *Helping some dancers with quick changes *Re-hanging and organizing costumes and props *Waiting until all dancers are picked up by their parents Cookies/Snacks: Bake batches of cookies for sale during Intermission. Place two cookies in zip close bags. Fruit Snack pouches, goldfish, pretzels, bags of seedless grapes, etc., are also welcome donations. Beverages: Donate 2-liter sodas (brand and flavor requested will be listed on the sign-up chart) and/or bottles of water or 100% juice boxes.

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Flowers: Roses are available for sale before Nutcracker and Spring Performance and as available during Intermission. Roses are wrapped with greenery and tied with a bow. Flowers are not delivered, but you may leave your purchase at the table until after the performance. Flowers are not sold during VYB performances. The Sugar Plum Shoppe: is a small store of gift items available for sale before and after performances, and during Intermission. Funds raised are used to help purchase new costumes and other needed supplies. Parents are encouraged to donate Nutcracker or ballet related items to the Shoppe. A portion of the proceeds is donated to a charity. Candy Grams: As an encouragement to our dancers, Candy Grams are sold at The Nutcracker and Spring Performance. Staff a Table: Tables for Refreshment sales, Flower sales, the Sugar Plum Shoppe, Candy Grams, Raffles and Media sales all need staffing during performances. Please sign up in the studio prior to performances. DAD Alert: Men are needed for set-up and clean-up. Each performance comes with a certain amount of behind the scenes preparation. Dance flooring needs to be laid. Sets and costumes need to be transported to and from The Nutcracker and Spring Performance. DVD’sandPHOTOCD’s: Performances are videotaped and photographed. DVD’sandCD’sareavailableforsaleattheperformances.Ordersmustbeprepaid. The audience MAY NOT photograph or videotape the performance. Programs are protected under copyright laws. A camera flash may startle a performer, causing a fall or injury and camera sounds disturb audience members. However, photos may be taken during rehearsals. Nutcracker and VYB Apparel and Accessories are available throughout the year. Samples will be in the office. Stop in to look at samples and pick up an order form. Must be prepaid 17

Performance Check List ____ clean pink footed tights, NO HOLES ____ pink ballet shoes ____boy’sblackballetshoes ____boy’sblack footed tights, NO HOLES ____ tap shoes (NOT FOR NUTCRACKER) ____ pointe shoes ____ character shoes ____ jazz shoes (NOT FOR NUTCRACKER) ____ black leotard while waiting to dress ____ hair and stage make-up done at HOME ____ bobby pins ____ hair net over bun ____ NO BANGS ____ hair spray (non-aerosol) ____ Leave jewelry at home ____ a book, coloring books, crayons ____ Nude Camisole Leotard ____ Suntan Tights for Tap and Jazz students ____ Party Girls and Angels are to wear their hair pulled

back in the front and curls in the back. ____ Sugar Plum, Snow Queen, Dew Drop & Clara:

may wear diamond-like earrings. ____ Clara will be required to have a large, gold hair bow.

Kimberly’sandotherretailstorescanmakebows.

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PERFORMANCE Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Young dancers arrive one half hour prior to performances. Advanced and Intermediate Advanced dancers arrive one and one half hours before each performance. Dancers must be signed in and out of ALL performances. This is for their safety. Dancers must be picked up immediately at the conclusion of each performance. If there are two performances on the same day, dancers must be picked up after the first show and returned for the next show. There will not be supervision between shows. No dancers will be released while the show is in progress. This policy is strictly enforced to ensure the safety of all dancers. The only exception is at Nutcracker. Young dancers who perform only in the first act, may be signed out at intermission. VAB/VYB Code of Conduct:

Discipline and self-control are critical elements in the performing arts. At Vostrikov’sAcademyofBallet,westrivetoprovideacreativeandrespectfullearning environment for all dancers. It is our expectation that students will show proper respect for their instructors as well as for their fellow dancers at all times. Directors and instructors expect all dancers to act in an appropriate manner, arrive on time for class, attend class regularly, listen and respond to instruction, abstain from inappropriate language, and maintain a cooperative, respectful, non-disruptive demeanor before, during, and after class. Any disruptive behavior will be acknowledged and dancers will be expected to correct their behavior immediately as not to detract from overall instructional time. Instructors reserve the right to ask any dancer who does not properly respond or shows continual disruption to leave class for that day. Repeated and/or unimproved behavior will be addressed directly with the parents and could result in permanent removal from the class and/or the academy. Your cooperation and support of this code of conduct is appreciated.

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Theater Etiquette Helps Everyone Enjoy the Show x Arrive on time and be seated in the theater before announcements x Visit the restroom before the performance begins or during

intermission. x Pay attention to any announcements that are made x Remain in your seat for the entire performance. If you must leave,

exit during intermission. In an emergency, wait for a moment of applause to leave.

x If you leave the theater and wish to re-enter, do so during intermission or at the discretion of the theater staff.

x Turn off your cell phone or, if it must be on, put it on vibrate. Do not speak on the phone during the performance

x Remain quiet during the performance. Don't speak during the performance...whispering is still speaking, so only in an emergency.

x Do not take pictures or videos during the performance. It is distracting to the performers and infringes copyright laws.

Inclement Weather Policy

Vostrikov’sAcademyofBalletandtheVirginiaYouthBalletmaycancelclassesdue to inclement weather. The decision to close is not based on local school divisionclosings.PleasevisittheVostrikov’sAcademy of Ballet Facebook page and check for email notifications regarding closings.

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