Last week marked another great rehearsal. It was comforting to have everyone called in attendance and much was accomplished. The dancers went ahead and learned all of the 1940's swing dancing number. You can watch some of the fun they had in the review video below.
https://youtu.be/WRNNCNbs7zI This Sunday, November 29th, we are finishing up all of the blocking for the remainder of the show. The entire cast has rehearsal from 1:30-5:00, excepting the preschool cast--who only need to be there from 3:30-4:30. I will be bringing pretzels tomorrow for a snack, along with some water. If your child isn't a big fan of pretzels, they are more than welcome to bring a snack/drink of their own. Looking forward to tomorrow!
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Due to comments from myself and the peanut gallery--along with some very loud singing (again from me), I am not posting last week's video. We'll have to reshoot next week!
This week we are hoping to work with the couples dancers ONLY. Lily S Lilly H Emma LS Juli AS Will L Oliver C Cooper F Corben P This dance practice will only last from 1:30-3:30. Everyone else have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving, and I will see you next Sunday. These kids are amazing. Last week, we finished the 1950's with our older kids and began blocking our 1990's number. You can view videos of the working choreography below:
1950's Week Two (added second section) 1990's Chorus Only 1990's Manger Crew (we haven't done any choreography yet, but your organic trial attempt was looking really good--so I'm including it here) Here's what's next this weekend: The calendar states that I only need "Ensemble A" which is a little confusing seeing as though we no longer have an Ensemble A. If you'll look right below that, you will see the musical numbers that are being practiced, the 1940's and the 1970's. I've included a roster of who's in each of those scenes below. THESE CHILDREN WILL HAVE REHEARSAL FROM 1:30-3:30 Lainey M-Dancer- 1980/1990/1940 Lily S- Dancer-1980/1940/1970 AnnaLee A- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Emma S- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 JuliAnna S- Dancer 1970/1950/1990/1940/BIRTH Will L-Dancer 1970/1950/1990/1940 Lily H-- Ensemble 40/50/70/BIRTH John W- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Zoey B- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Cooper F- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Allyson R- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Lucy P- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Asa P- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Corben P- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Leilee P- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 *time travelers TWO MEMBERS OF OUR MANGER CREW HAVE AN UNEXPECTED CONFLICT--SO THEIR REHEARSAL HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED. THEREFORE, THE TIME TRAVELERS AND COORDINATORS FOR THE 1950'S, 1970'S, AND 1940'S WILL REHEARSE FROM 3:30-4:30. (instead of 4:30-5:00 as listed). We are off to an outstanding start to rehearsals! Here’s a quick recap:
After assessing how many kiddos in are enrolled for each group//balancing out some of our numbers in relation to singers and dancers to the choreography--we have made some very important changes. It would seem that there may in fact not be an ensemble “A”. This is perfectly fine, because Ensembles B and C are AMAZING. To avoid proper confusion, I’ve changed their titles to reflect what song/dance numbers your children are a part of: In the 1980’s number, we had the following participants: See the video by clicking here. Isabella K- Ensemble 1980/1990/BIRTH Kasey B-Ensemble 1980/1990/BIRTH Lainey M-Dancer- 1980/1990/1940 Lily S- Dancer-1980/1940/1970 Barkley (x2)- Ensemble 1980/1990/BIRTH Ronnie R- Ensemble 1980/1990/BIRTH Zoey H- Ensemble 1980/1990/BIRTH Ellis A- Ensemble 1980/1990/BIRTH Ellie S- Ensemble 1980/1990/BIRTH Elizabeth A- Ensemble 1980/1990/BIRTH Davis B- Ensemble 1980/1990/BIRTH Ainsley P- Ensemble 1980/1990/BIRTH Polly C- Ensemble 1980/1990/BIRTH Martha M- Ensemble 1980/1990/BIRTH *time travelers In the 1950’s number, we had the following participants: See the video by clicking here. AnnaLee A- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Emma S- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 JuliAnna S- Dancer 1970/1950/1990/1940/BIRTH Will L-Dancer 1970/1950/1990/1940 Lily H-- Ensemble 40/50/70/BIRTH John W- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Zoey B- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Cooper F- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Allyson R- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Lucy P- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Asa P- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Corben P- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 Leilee P- Ensemble 1940/1950/1970 *time travelers Please encourage your child to watch the video and sing the song under which they are listed. This Sunday, we will review each number. Children who were in the 1950s last week, will continue to learn their partnered moves and then move into the 1940’s swing dancing choreography. Last week’s 1980’s singers and dancers will learn the music and blocking for the 1990’s and for the Birth of Jesus. On Sunday, each child will also receive a costume breakdown so that we can get specific per child to answer any questions you may have. Helpful rehearsal hints: Please pack a water bottle next Sunday. |
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Kate Crowder
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