Hello Nutcracker Cast!

Here is the Dress Rehearsal Schedule for Dec 1 at AED! Snow date is Sunday Dec 2 (in case of weather related cancellations).

PLEASE be ready for your call time (arrive 20 min early to dress.) We know that some of you have a wait in between pieces....you are welcome to leave the building or stay and watch...just do not miss your call time! We cannot wait for someone who is somewhere in town :) We are excited!

Chinese Tea, Sleigh Bells, Snowflakes, Spice Drops all need JAZZ SHOES.  We have some you can borrow, first come first serve. You can order on line at Discount Dance, or Dance Distributers or go to Lines for the Body in Williston.

Berry Sorbet, Sleigh Bells, Thin Mints, Cherries Jubilee, Arbian Coffee, and Soice Drops all need NUDE TIGHTS. I have some in stock and can order more but please email me your size!

Shoes and tights must be clean , and non ripped (obviously.)

Happy Thanksgiving!
Martina

Hello Nutcracker Dancers!

It's always amazing to see how quickly the Nutcracker sneaks up on you! Yet here we are again :) Some reminders and new info for you:

• There are regular scheduled rehearsals this weekend as per the original sign up sheet. Please attend.
• There are no regular scheduled rehearsals the weekend after Thanksgiving.
• We are within the one month of the show agreement where attendance of rehearsals is manditory. Please do not skip unless you have previously arranged with Martina. No excuses. Just come cheerfully! We are trying to make you look great in a show!
• Rehearse all vacation long! Show your grandma, your Uncle Skip, and the neighbor's dog your dances...over and over and over!
• If you want the music please ask! We can send it to your phone :)
• Reminder: Dress Rehearsal is the weekend we get back..YIKES! It is held at AED on Saturday Dec 1. Please leave the day open....regularly scheduled rehearsals do not happen. Here is the rehearsal schedule.
• Classes in the Sun AM Tot Show include:

             Divertissements
             Flowers
             Candy Canes
             Polichinelles
             Strawberry Tarts
             Chinese Tea
             Soldiers
             Licorice
             Sugar Plum
             Gingerbread Boyz
             Cherries Jubilee

• Casting for leads will be sent in a separate email

And most importantly, thank you for who you are. We are looking forward to a wonderful show! Happy Thanksgiving!

Best, Martina

Hello AED!
Somehow it feels like with all the cold weather, we have already been in November! Thank you for all those who stopped by in costume on Halloween! We LOVE to see you all decked out :) Awesome creativity!!!

Here are some updates:
NUTCRACKER TICKETS ARE ON SALE! Purchase here, or you can also purchase tickets at the studio through the black box in the kitchen. Please provide the number of ticket requested, the specific show, and a check (written to Arabesque) or cash. No Credit Card or Paypal done through the black box (you can do that online.) NOTE: we do sell out every year...don't wait! All sales are final. We will have your tickets ready for you a week after the purchase week.

NEW SHOW THIS YEAR FOR TOTS!
Sunday 11 AM show will be a specific show just for children ages 1-5 and their parents! Sit on the floor with a gingerbread cookie, watch a shorter show, and be able to dance and take pictures afterwards with your favorite dancers! If you have a family 4 or larger we have a discount for you. Email the studio directly please, our ticket software is not set up to handle family discounts! Adult tickets $7, Child ages 1-5, $5.

NUTCRACKER SHOW CASTING will be out shortly for leads (who does which show.)

CHECKS: Please make them out for one purpose only! With dancewear, tuition, fudge and tickets all on sale here...checks can get pretty complicated. Please only one purpose for check! Thank you!!

LAST WEEK OF FUDGE FUNDRAISING! Forms are due this Friday November 9. All proceeds will go towards costumes for the spring show!

NUTCRACKER SHOWTIMES: (all shows at the Richmond Library)
FRI Dec 7 6 PM Dessert Show $12
SAT Dec 8 1PM, 4:30 PM Tea Shows $16
SUN Dec 9  11AM Tot Show $5/$7
SUN Dec 9 3 PM Tea Show $16

CLASS OPENINGS will be closing in January. If you are thinking of adding a class, or have a friend who is, let us know soon! Thank you!

As always, so glad to have you as a part of the AED Family!
Martina