October 28th 1:20-1:45pm Mactoberfest **Diamonds, Pearls**

We will meet by the train station along the bike path in Ridgely at 1:20pm. Our performance will begin at 1:30pm. 

Diamond & Pearl Attire: Halloween costumes or an old dance costume that you can safely perform in (shorts or leggings underneath). Hair in ponytails. 

Crew Attire: Any black, white, or grey sweatpants & sweatshirts. Hair in ponytails. Halloween makeup/hair accessories encouraged.

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November 4th Day of Dance **Opals & Dancers Ages 12+**

9am-4pm TPAC Chesapeake College FREE

Attire: Black leotards & black leggings, 2023 Recital tees, ballet slippers, sneakers, barefeet. Hair in braids or buns. No strays, bangs, or wisps.

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December 1st-3rd Dance the Magic Performance Trip to Disney **Opals**

See itinerary sent home at Summer Intensive.

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December 2nd - Ridgely Christmas Parade **Open to Diamonds & Pearls**

**OPTIONAL - If any Diamonds or Pearls dancers & their parent(s) would like to represent the studio by walking in the Ridgely Christmas Parade, let me know!

Line Up 6:15pm at Martin Sutton Park (*please remember to go to the bathroom prior...there are porta potties at Martin Sutton Park but they are pretty dark at parade time). Step Off 6:45pm. The parade travels from Martin Sutton, down Central Ave & turns towards the train station where you will be able to step off to the bike path area.

Attire: 2023 Nutcracker Cast shirts (if you don't have one, you may wear any past Nutcracker shirts, or a holiday themed tee or solid red, green, or white tee), or even holiday pajamas, dance sneakers, hair in neat ponytails or braids. Festive headwear is encouraged. Hand warmers & gloves recommended.

 

January 6th - Washington Wizards Pre-Game Performance with the National Dance Foundation **Open to all branches of Company**

Ticket Orders Due on Nov 20th. We will be doing a fundraiser the first week of November if you would like to participate to raise funds for your tickets. Stay tuned for more info.

Call Time: 5:30pm (Tentative) Game Time: 7pm

Attire: Hair in ponytails, recital makeup. NDF shirts, NDF red pastry sneakers, Black Leggings.

Community Service: 8 hours (Bring in your Service Learning form for Ms Bri to sign.)

Video of Shout Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=_2xUBJ46Z9WwGEvf&v=d06TRnlw_JA&feature=youtu.be

Video of Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=PCQlgmLomP9ckU-F&v=8YGZvMGy814&feature=youtu.be

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February 23rd Tentative Timing: 5-7pm **TBD Select Showcase Solos, Duets, Trios**

Performance at the Community Center (Ice Rink) in Easton

Attire: TBD based on which pieces are selected.

2 Service Learning Hours

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February 24th 9am-4pm *Opals; Dancers 12+*

Day of Dance (free)

Washington College

Attire: Co leotard, Co leggings, Co jackets, Optional baggy tee for hip hop Hair: french braids or buns

Bring a snack or light lunch & water. Snacks & water will also be provided.

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March 9th **Diamonds, Pearls, Opals, Creative Space Crew, Rhythmic Soles**

Student Choreography Showcase

NCHS

Attire TBD; Company uniform as cover up & for rehearsal

Call Time: 12pm

Doors Open: 1:30pm

Show: 2pm

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March 16th *Irish Classes*

Historical Society Block Party The Foundry Denton

Time: 2pm

Attire: black leotard, black leggings, St Patrick's Day/Green accessories

Hair: half up, half down

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April 13th *Opals* required

Eastern Shore Arts Festival

Chesapeake College

Rehearsal Time  at TPAC: between 11:30am-12:30pm

Watch other Performance until 2pm

Perform between 2-3pm

Dance (Tentative): Eleanor Rigby

Attire: Same costumes as recital - full stage makeup; Company Uniform as cover up

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April 14th **Opals, Creative Space Crew, Int Tap & Rhythmic Soles, Adv Jazz, Int Jazz, Adv Contemporary, Int Contemporary, Jumps, Turns, Choreo** required

Dancers Against Cancer Benefit Concert

QACHS

10am Call Time

10:30am-12:30pm Rehearsal 

12:30-1pm Lunch at QACHS (pack or parent delivery)

1:30pm Doors Open

2pm Show

Attire: Select costumes tbd. Company Uniform. Hair in clean ponytail braid (no wisps, strays, or bangs), full stage makeup.

Service Learning Hours Available

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April 20th Tentative Timing 5-10pm **Opals, Creative Space Crew** required

Horizons Arts Festival

Salisbury

Attire: Same costumes as previously worn, full stage makeup, clean, high ponytails; Company Uniform

Dances: The Chain, Eleanor Rigby, Friend Like Me, Stir Fry

Service Learning Hours Available

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May 10th Tentative Timing: 5-7pm *TBD Opals*

Performance at the Community Center (Ice Rink) Easton

Attire: Company Uniform

2 Service Learning Hours

 

June 8th **Diamonds, Pearls, Opals, Creative Space Crew, Rhythmic Soles**

Annual Awards Ceremony

Tentative Location: Market St Pub

Attire: Dressy Casual

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July 30th - August 2nd - Company Intensive 9am-3pm required