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2012 ROLES / Rehearsal Schedules / Music / NOI Home

Download: 2012 Nutcracker On Ice Registration Form

Download: 2012 Nutcracker On Ice Show Information Packet

Download: 2012 Nutcracker on Ice Promotion Poster

Centennial Skating Club (CSC) is proud to present our 4th Annual production of “NUTCRACKER ON ICE”.

This year’s performances will be on Saturday, December 15^th at 2:30 and 6:30pm. Participation in the show is open to ice skaters of all ages and ability levels (subject to casting limits). Full and Associate members of CSC will receive casting priority. “Soloist” and “Featured Skaters” roles will be cast based upon previously demonstrated ability and audition performance.

REGISTRATION FEES

Centennial SC Member [Full or Associate] (first family member) $80

Registered Sertich LTS Skater (first family member) $80

All Other Skaters (first family member) $110

Each Additional Family Member (subtract from initial fee) -$30

Additional Production Number (Power or Dance) (optional) $15

Registration fees help cover production costs such as: ice rental, group costuming, sets & props, lighting, decorations, advertising, makeup, etc. The fees also include one cast member program and one cast member Star for each participant.

REGISTRATION FORM

Registration forms are available at Sertich Ice Center and online at www.CentennialSkatingClub.org, beginning Saturday, July 28th.

Deadlines: Skaters auditioning for “Soloist” and “Featured Skaters” roles must submit their registration form and fee, to be received no later than September 10^th.

All other skaters must submit their registration form and fee, to be received no later than September 28^th.

Please note that there can be NO EXCEPTIONS to the registration deadlines due to casting and production requirements.

CASTING/ROLES

“Soloist” and “Featured Skaters”: These roles will be determined by a judging panel. Auditions will be held on September 24^th and the resulting role assignments will be posted at Sertich, on the CSC Board, and online at www.CentennialSkatingClub.org by Tuesday, September 25th, at 5:00pm. These roles will only be given to skaters that have Passed OR Competed at Free Skate 4 Level and Above or Passed AND Competed Preliminary Dances.

Auditions: Skaters may use their competition program for the audition OR they can create a 1-1 ½ minute audition piece in “Nutcracker” style (music, costume, etc.). Judges will be looking at overall performance abilities in addition to skating skills (audience connection, emotion, enthusiasm, and character).

“Groups”: Basic Skills and Free Skate level skaters will be given roles in the “Group Numbers”, assigned as follows on a “first come, first served” basis:

Snowplow 1-3 – The Gingerbread (with Mother Ginger) (max. 16 skaters)

Basic 1-4 – Mice Army (Rat King/Queen) (max. 16 skaters)

Basic 5-8 – Soldier Army (with Nutcracker Soldier) (max. 16 skaters)

Free skate 1-6 – Party Guests & Family (max. 30 skaters)

Adult Skills 1-8 & Adult Free skate 1-6 – Parents’ Waltz & Dance Gala (max. 20)

“Production Numbers”: There will be two Production Numbers – POWER & DANCE. Skaters must be at least 8 years of age for both groups. A skater may participate in either Power or Dance, but not both. If a skater is chosen to perform a solo or featured skater role, and that skater has registered for the Additional Production Number, that skater will automatically be placed in Snowflakes or Flowers, depending on their assigned role. Each Production Number is limited to max. 22 skaters.

POWER - “Waltz of the Snowflakes” (must have passed at least Basic 8 Level AND; either participated in Sertich Power Class within the past year OR have passed at least the Pre-Preliminary MIF Test)

DANCE – “Waltz of the Flowers” (must have passed at least 1 Preliminary Dance Test OR passed Free Skate 2 Level)

MUSIC

“Soloists” will receive an already cut version of their role’s music. Choreography can be done by the skater and/or coach. It is recommended to have a coach oversee its development.

“Featured Skaters” will receive an already cut version of their role’s music. Choreography can be done by the skaters and/or coaches. It is recommended to have a coach oversee its development.

“LTS/Skills Groups & Production” will learn and practice their routines during rehearsals only. Choreography will be done by NOI assigned coach, NOT by individual skater’s coach.

COSTUME(S)

Soloists and Featured Skaters are responsible for their own costumes. Direction will be provided. Costumes must be approved by NOI Director, Dianna-lynne Wells.

Costumes will be supplied to Group and Production Number skaters. However, skaters will be required to provide personal items such as tights, leotards, and under garments (see below, applies to all boys and girls):

Gingerbread: Undershirt and Tights

Mice: Undershirt and Tights

Soldiers: Undershirts and Solid Black Pants/Slacks (NO denim)

Power & Dance cast members:

Ladies – White Matte Leotard (without sleeves) and NEW Nude Tights (NO BOOTCOVERS or OTB tights)

Gentlemen – White Matte Dress Shirt (with sleeves) and Black Pants/Slacks that secure to skates (NO BOOTCOVERS)

Please note: White Leotards and Tights may be purchased through the NOI Director or Producer during any of the rehearsals.

REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Rehearsal dates are listed below. Rehearsals will begin Monday, October 8^th and run once a week with duration of up to 2 hours
(rehearsals will not be held during Thanksgiving week). A full Dress Rehearsal will be held the evening prior to performance day and it will will last approx. 3 hours. If a scheduled rehearsal must be missed, notice to the NOI director and coach is required and appreciated by your fellow fellow skaters. PLEASE NOTE: If more than three of our nine rehearsals are missed, the skater will be asked to resign from the show without a a refund; no exceptions.

Description: http://www.chaleticerinks.com/graphics/nutcracker06_gelmulti.gif Auditions:

Monday 09/24/12 Sertich Ice Center 3:30 to 5:15pm (For Soloists and Featured Skaters roles only)

Rehearsals:

Monday 10/08/12 Sertich Ice Center 3:30 to 5:00pm

Monday 10/15/12 Sertich Ice Center 3:30 to 5:00pm

Monday 10/22/12 Sertich Ice Center 3:30 to 5:00pm

Monday 10/29/12 Sertich Ice Center 3:30 to 5:00pm

Saturday 11/03/12 Sertich Ice Center 1:15 to 3:00pm

Sunday 11/11/12 Sertich Ice Center 6:45 to 7:45am

Saturday 11/17/12 Sertich Ice Center 1:15 to 3:00 pm

Sunday 12/02/12 World Arena Ice Hall 6:30 to 8:00 pm (NHL Rink)

Saturday 12/08/12 Sertich Ice Center 1:15 to 3:00 pm

Dress Rehearsal:

Friday 12/14/12 Sertich Ice Center 6:00 to completion

Performance Day:

Saturday 12/15/12 Sertich Ice Center 11:00am to close of show

(Performances at 2:30 and 6:30pm)

Dress Warmly! Wear layers of clothing and gloves in order to stay warm. The rehearsals will NOT be active freestyle sessions and skaters can get very cold, very quickly. Drinks and food will NOT be allowed on the ice during rehearsals (except water/sports drinks).

Specific rehearsal schedule information will be provided by the NOI Producer and Director prior to scheduled rehearsals. This will be done by email so please be sure to submit your correct email address. Rehearsal time is carefully planned to maximize ice time for each skater and allow for some skater’s participation in more than one role.

Description: http://www.chaleticerinks.com/graphics/nutcracker06_gelmulti.gif If you have any additional questions, you may also contact Barbara Rist at 719.210.9591 / barbararist@comcast.net

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