For our 13th year, we will once again be running 2 separate shows for Community dance groups from around Rutland. Both of these shows will be taking place on Sunday 22nd March! Please see timings and group involved below…

Event Details 

Each show will have 1 performance only

There will be two evening shows BOTH on Sunday 22nd March

SHOW ONE  – 5pm

SHOW TWO – 7.30pm

RYDA groups will be performing in each of these community shows as follows:-

SHOW ONE 
Step 2 It, Advanced street dance (16+), RYDA Small Stars, RYDA All Stars

SHOW TWO
Adults Street Dance, Adults Contemporary, Dad’s That Dance, Adults Combined Dance

Times for Rehearsal

The dress rehearsals will be as follows:

Show 2 – Sunday 22nd March – 10-1pm

Show 1 – Sunday 22nd March – 1-4pm

During this time, each group will have the opportunity to perform their piece on stage and discuss with the lighting and sound technicians any specific arrangements they wish for their performance.

Itinerary

On arrival to the theatre, all dancers and staff are to sit in the audience. Each group will then perform their dance. Whilst a group is performing, all other schools will remain in the audience so they have the opportunity to view the performances.

Once all groups have completed their pieces, the finale will be organised (if appropriate) that involves all performers. On completion of this, if we have time, we will do a final run through of the show so performers can practice moving from their changing room to the stage etc.

Transport & Drop off/Collection Procedures

Show One
All dancers will meet a chaperone from RYDA at our meeting point – outside the old Barclays Bank at the top of Silver Lane on Broad Street. Drop off for rehearsal and collection following the performance will be at this same location.

For the rehearsal you will need to arrive at 12.50pm and will stay until the end of the show! There will be a short break from 4pm to 4.30pm for dancers to go back stage, eat and get show ready! Please bring a packed tea with you to keep you going until the end of the show!

Dancers should be collected following the performance at 6.45pm

Show Two
All performers will be responsible for their own transport to and from the dress rehearsal. Performers can make their way to the stage door on arrival for the dress rehearsal at 10am. Dancers should then return to the theatre for 6.50-7pm to get show ready! We will be running a performance before hand so please don’t enter the back stage door until we have cleared out the cast from Show One!

Tickets

The Theatre will be selling tickets for the event

Ticket Price – £12 adult, £6 Junior (under 16)/Concession

Methods of purchase

1. Buy direct from the Box Office at the theatre – Cash or Card payment –  £12 Adults, £6 child (inclusive of Booking fees)
2. Via Phone from the Box Office (01780 766455) – Same prices as above
3. Online purchase via stamfordcornexchange.co.uk – Same price as above.
4. Buy tickets on the night of the show – Same prices as above

Parking

PLEASE NOTE – Parking can be difficult close to the theatre so you will need to plan accordingly and arrive in Stamford earlier than usual to secure parking.  There is public parking at North Street car park and Scotgate car park which are both nearby alongside other town parking facilities.

Performers License

We are required by law to apply for a performers licence for this event for anyone aged under 16. We have to provide the correct number of children and their ages who will be attending and what Local Authority they live in. The purpose of the licence is to ensure children’s safety as there is alcohol on sale at the event and to confirm children are not being paid to perform. The relevant local authority will hold this information on record and will not share this with third parties.

Costumes

Please go to www.rutlanddance.co.uk/spotlight-costumes where information will be posted as soon as possible. Here you will be able to check what your son/daughter will need to wear for costume.  Where there is a costume fee, this should be transferred to the RYDA account.

Parental Consent

Please complete the form below to confirm your attendance at the event or consent to your son/daughter taking part in the show as above and to provide emergency contact details.

All rehearsals will be at Stamford Corn Exchange.