Summer Performance: Tri-City Dust Devils Pre-Game Funtainment

Performance details:

This is a full costume show.  Wear mostly white shoes you can dance in to/from the show in case something happens to your dance shoes.  Hip hop and tap dancers can wear black shoes to/from shows.

Before you leave the house – have hair & makeup done. Eat a good, healthy meal. Apply sunscreen. Bring WATER. Allow extra time to travel and park at GESA stadium. Enter to the RIGHT of the main gate, and performing on that side in hopes of more shade. Dancers will receive a free ticket to the game at set-up. Family and friends can PRE-PURCHASE a discounted ticket using the link below. If you do not pre-purchase your ticket, you will have to wait for the ticket office to open and wait for the gate to open at 6:00 pm to enter.

Link for tickets is https://shorturl.at/bhHNJ

Our discount should automatically load through the link, but the coupon code is KDANCE24 if needed.  You do not need to purchase parking as we will be there at 5:00 pm to set up.  You will need to pay for parking if you arrive after 5:30.  Parking is $5 online or at the stadium and is CARD only. The stadium and vendors only accept card payment and do NOT take cash.

Enter through small gate by the yellow fire hydrant to the RIGHT of the main gate. Bring all of your costumes, water, lipstick, etc with you as you cannot leave and re-enter once inside the stadium.

5:00 – Set floor, sound system, and dressing area/tent – you all rocked this at the Antique Show.  Let’s do it again!!  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THIS; please reply if you will help.  We need at least 8-10 people to help set & tear down the floor, canopies, and sound system.  It takes two people to carry & set each board, at least 4-6 people to tape the floor, and 4 people to set the canopies.  Please bring an umbrella (standing or clamp) if you have one, for our sound tech.

5:15 – ALL DANCERS & CLOGGERS READY and warming up at the Stage Area. Dress appropriately for outdoor changes with minimal privacy.

5:45 – TEAM PHOTO

6:00-6:55 pm – The gates open and it’s Show Time!  Actual duration depends on number of routines.
6:55 ish – Tear down floor, sound system & changing tent.  Be sure to put things away carefully so they are ready for the next show. Please help with this.  The adult cloggers & Miss Wendy VERY MUCH APPRECIATE help with this.

7:05 – Game time!  Everyone please stop whatever you are doing and stand for the National Anthem.  Please wear your blue studio t-shirt or clogging shirt for the game. People love to recognize you after the show.

Bring ALL costumes. Wear tights, leotard or biketard, black leggings/shorts/pants, blue studio t-shirts or clogging shirts if you have them to/from venue. Wear your recital costume for the show and studio t-shirts for the game.

DANCERS – hair in neat bun if you dance ballet.  Non- ballet dancers wear hair the same as cloggers.
CLOGGERS – hair side-parted low ponytail; secured away from the face with a BLACK hair band. No fly aways
Makeup for all – Light makeup, berry lipstick. Remember water, sunscreen, and blankets to sit on in the backstage area. Face towels, cooling cloths, misters are also encouraged.
PARENTS – You may want to pack light, healthy, CLEAN snacks as this is a mid evening performance. Be sure your dancer eats a healthy meal and has plenty of water; SMART WATER is recommended for this show as it has electrolytes.

DANCERS – REMAIN IN THE STAGING AREA. Do not run around the audience during the show unless you are handing out fliers. Be ‘backstage’ and ready for bows at the end.

Everyone help clean up the area and check for water bottles, etc.

Floor set instructions – adjust as needed based on how the event is laid out this year. Dancers are okay to dance off the stage if needed for larger routines.

Set the floor facing East on the largest section between the shade pillars and in as much shade as possible.  This is typically a 24′ W x 16′ D floor.  The boards are 4 x 8, so this will be 12 boards total.  Try to place boards with worn corners on the outer edges and boards that appear the least slick in the center/front of the stage.

Connect the boards with the white duct tape.  Use ONE piece of tape for the entire seam and run the tape a few inches off the ends of the boards to attach the tape to the side walk. Do not stretch the tape too tight.  Have dancers walk the tape to fully secure it to the boards.  Several dancers and parents know how to do this so EVERYONE please help.  

POST -SHOW – ALL HANDS ON DECK to help tear down the floor and dressing areas. Again, everyone was so wonderful at the Antique Show. Let’s do it again!  We really appreciate EVERYONE’S help!!