When being cast in a production such as this, performers and their parents hold many responsibilities. Listed below is what is expected of each performer, and their parent, as well as general information about City Youth Ballet and this production. It is imperative that you read it carefully BEFORE agreeing to the policies, or completing the audition application, and let us know if you have any questions.
Board of Directors
Albemarle Academy of Dance is proud to be the official school of the City Youth Ballet; however, the two organizations are separate. The City Youth Ballet is governed by a Board of Directors with all Directors being voting members of CYB.
Audition Results
Audition results will be emailed. Please make sure you provide a valid email address on your audition application. Some rehearsals will begin on Thursday, February 12, and will be noted in your results email.
Casting Policy
Casting is at the sole discretion of the director.
Requirements
It has always been the policy of City Youth Ballet to expect excellent attendance, appropriate attitude, and good behavior in rehearsals and performances. The following consistent expectation policies will allow dancers to maintain the high standards that have always been an integral part of CYB. The Board of Directors reserves the right to remove any dancer, for any reason, from any role or performance, in order to maintain the integrity of the production and other dancers. In such an instance, no money will be refunded.
Rehearsal and Performance Scheduling Commitments
If you will not be available for all rehearsal and performance dates, please do not audition.
• Rehearsals will be held February 12-May 10. Most rehearsals will be held on Thursdays, so you must be available on Thursdays. Additional weekend rehearsals will be required closer to the performance date.
• Rehearsal scheduling is up to the discretion of the artistic director, and attendance is MANDATORY at all scheduled rehearsals, costume fittings, and performances. Cast members who miss a rehearsal without prior explicit approval from the artistic director may be replaced that same day. We realize that emergencies are unavoidable. In the case of an emergency, please contact us immediately.
• Rehearsal Schedules are posted at least 48 hours in advance, normally much farther in advance. After it is posted, rehearsals may be added and/or changed. Check the online call board daily. Dancers are responsible for reading all material posted on the callboard.
• Dancers are expected to be ready to dance when rehearsals begin. They should be dressed appropriately in ballet attire, including footed tights and shoes. Hair must be in a ballet bun. Any warm-up, review, preparation is the responsibility of the dancer.
• City Youth Ballet will provide all costumes, and they shall remain the property of City Youth Ballet. Scheduled costuming times shall be treated as importantly as rehearsals. You may NOT be absent or tardy from your scheduled costuming times. For costuming you should be dressed in tight fitting dance clothing or easily removable clothing for costuming. Hair should be in a ballet bun.
• All rehearsals are held at Albemarle Academy of Dance unless otherwise noted. All rehearsals are considered “closed rehearsals,” meaning only participants (no parents) are allowed to be inside the rehearsal space.
• Rehearsal schedules will NOT be emailed. All rehearsals will be posted on our website: Go to CITYYOUTHBALLET.COM > Scroll down on the main page until you see “CALLBOARD” > Click on “CALLBOARD” to be taken to the page
• Parents/performers are responsible for checking the callboard DAILY. Make sure to refresh the page each time you check it. Failure to attend rehearsal because a parent forgets to check the schedule, or because the dancer does not have a ride, will still result in the dancer being replaced.
Rehearsal and Performance Guidelines for Performers and Guardians
CYB will not keep dancers who behave inappropriately or that hinder to forward progression of the production. Dancers who continue to undermine the artistic integrity and safety of the production by exhibiting negative attitudes towards casting or rehearsals standards forfeit their roles and may be immediately dismissed from the production without any refunded money. A dancer may be dismissed from the production for violating any of the following:
• Have a positive attitude towards casting, artistic staff, volunteers, and fellow dancers.
• Be present, punctual, and prepared for rehearsals, costuming, and other events. Tardiness is NOT ACCEPTABLE, nor is leaving early. ON TIME means dressed, with shoes on, hair ready, and thoroughly warmed up. This generally means you should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to rehearsal
• Sign-in at every rehearsal
• Check the online callboard and briefings daily. Stay up-to-date on all schedules and requirements.
• Display a professional level work ethic.
• Honor the dress code by wearing clean, well fitted ballet attire. Hair in a bun for females, and pulled away from the face for males. (Dead shoes are not an excuse to be off pointe in a rehearsal for an en pointe role).
• Take written notes during the ‘notes’ portion at the conclusion of every rehearsal.
• Be prepared for every rehearsal by remembering and rehearsing your parts and reviewing your written notes before rehearsals. Rehearsal time is extremely limited and choreography will not be reviewed from the previous rehearsal. It is the dancers responsibility to be know and be able to perform the previous choreography and be ready to move forward. Not doing so, will result in the dancer being dismissed or replaced.
• Take extreme care of props and costumes. Not taking care of costumes or props will not be tolerated. The cost of damage to costumes or props will be paid by the dancer or parent immediately.
• Respect the facilities. Clean up after your lunch, do not take food or drink in the studio or dressing rooms. Food is allowed ONLY in the lobby. Dancers may bring in bottled water to the studio with them. Dispose of all food trash in the outside trash cans.
• Be a good ambassador of City Youth Ballet in rehearsals, performances, and the community.
Fundraising
While formal fundraising is not required, we will rely on sponsorships and ticket sales to help cover production costs, and families’ support in these areas is greatly appreciated.
Fees
All fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Total cost to participate in the production is $550 per performer, broken down below:
• Audition fee: $30 (due upon submitting audition application)
• Performance fee: $520 (due by February 16)
Additional costs: Performers may be asked to provide shoes, make-up, undergarments, and certain hair accessories by a designated date.