Rachel's Ballet

Recital

Rachel’s Ballet produces an annual recital to
showcase the talents and accomplishments
of our students.

The performance includes original
choreography and excerpts from classical
ballets.

Recital Attendance Policy

Students are required to attend at least two classes per week during the
school year in order to participate in the recital (Pre-Primary through
Vocational levels)
Students in Pre-School (3 yrs old), Pre-School (4 yrs old), Jazz/Hip Hop,
and Contemporary (Modern/Lyrical) classes must attend once per week in
order to participate in the recital. The Adult Ballet and Teen/Adult Ballet
classes do not participate in the recital
The instructors and Ballet Director may not invite some students to
participate in the recital if they believe the students are not ready to
perform. Participating students must have consent from the Ballet Director
and instructors

Parking & Directions to Ohlone College

The recital is held at the Jackson Theater (inside the Smith Center) on the Ohlone College campus in Fremont, California.

Ohlone College is located at the intersection of Mission Blvd. and Anza Street (street name changes to Witherly Lane once on the
Ohlone College campus).

Directions to Smith Center on the Ohlone College Campus
Map of Ohlone College Campus
Parking Permits are required at Ohlone College:

Monday through Friday 7:00am – 11:00pm
Saturday 7:00am – 5:00pm

You must purchase a Daily Parking Permit ($2.00 exact-change-only machines in lot) to park in Lot C
After 5:00pm Monday through Friday, you may park in Lot B for “Ohlone Faculty Only” but you must purchase a Daily
Parking Permit

Costs

Tickets: Each student or family is responsible for purchasing four (4) tickets in advance to defray the theater rental
expense. Additional tickets can be purchased on a first-come, first-serve basis

Note: A performer who will occupy a seat will require a ticket. For example, if your young child performs in the
earlier part of the recital and you wish to bring the child into the theater audience after Intermission, the Jackson
Theater staff requires that the child must have a ticket. This is the theater's policy

Costumes: Students must purchase one or more costumes and props, depending upon the number of dances to be
performed

Picture Day

May 4, 2010 - Tuesday, 4:00pm - 8:00pm (No classes will be held on this day)
Location: Rachel's Ballet, MV - Mission Valley Studio only (Studio at Las Palmas & Mission Blvd)

A professional photographer will take pictures of all ballet students in their recital costumes.
Schedule to be announced. Please check in the studio lobby.
Students should arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled picture time with hair and make-up ready. Please bring ballet
shoes and costume (if one was purchased). Please be prompt to avoid delays and disrupting the schedule.
Some costumes are being rented. Students will wear them for the pictures and then return them immediately after the
pictures are taken. These costumes will be used at the recital. Please DO NOT take any rented costumes with you.
Please make checks payable to "Memory Makers" and fill out the picture order form(s) provided. One form for each
dance. Contact information: Memory Makers, 139 Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539 - Phone: (510) 770-0887.

Recital Preparation Days

May 26 & 27, 2010 – Wednesday & Thursday
Location: Rachel’s Ballet Studios

Schedule to be announced
No costumes or make-up for Prep Day. Students should
bring any props with them so they can rehearse their
dance
Please bring water and a snack for prep day

Dress Rehearsal for Recital

May 28, 2010 – Friday 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Jackson Theater (inside the Smith Center), Ohlone College, Fremont CA

Students should come to the rehearsal well-fed with costumes, props, hair and make-up ready to go. Touch ups can be
done later.
Please bring water and a snack as it will be a long night for rehearsals
Everyone participating in the recital must attend the dress rehearsal
You must pay for parking. Please read the Parking & Directions to Ohlone College information above
Please drop off students at the NUMMI Room (used as our dressing room) which is located to your right after you enter
the Smith Center
No one is allowed in the back stage area except the student performers and the helpers that day
Students are invited to watch the other groups rehearse, but they must remain seated in the audience and keep quiet

Dates & Details for the 2010 Spring Recital

Recital

May 29, 2010 - Saturday, 5:00pm Performance (Tentative Time)
Location: Jackson Theater (inside the Smith Center), Ohlone College, Fremont CA

(*Students must attend warm-up class prior to performance. Schedule to be announced.)

Please be on time to your warm-up class
Also, please remember to come well-fed with costumes, props, hair and make-up ready. Touch ups can be done later
Remember to bring water and a snack
Please drop off students at the NUMMI Room (used as our dressing room) which is located to your right after you enter
the Smith Center
No one is allowed in the back stage area except the student performers and the helpers that day
You must pay for parking. Please read the Parking & Directions to Ohlone College information above
The audience will be admitted into the Jackson Theater approximately 15 minutes before the recital begins. Once inside
the Jackson Theater, NO Cameras or Video Cameras are allowed to be used during the recital performance. Also please
finish consuming any food before entering the theater
Note: A performer who will occupy a seat will require a ticket. For example, if your young child performs in the earlier part
of the recital and you wish to bring the child into the theater audience after Intermission, the Jackson Theater staff
requires that the child must have a ticket. This is the theater's policy

No Classes will be held:

May 31, 2010 - Monday (Memorial Day Holiday)

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