Spring Show

The Teelin Spring Show is an opportunity to showcase dances from each of our classes and from the Teelin Irish Dance Company.  There will be two days for this performance, and each class is scheduled to perform on ONE of the shows.

                            When:  Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 3:00pm

and

                                       Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 3:00pm

                            Where: The Jim Rouse Theater

                                        (on the campus of Wilde Lake High School)

                                        5460 Trumpeter Road

                                        Columbia, MD 21044

                            Tickets:  $15 Adults

                                         $10 Teelin Students or Children 10&Under

                                         $25 for adults attending both days

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

Many of these answers are also available in the Special Edition March 2008 Newsletter.

How can I get tickets to the Teelin Spring Show?

Complete a Spring Show Ticket Order Form and submit with payment by mail, or deposit in the manila envelope hanging on the bulletin board at the studio in Columbia.

Which day is my class performing?  Is my class performing in Act 1 or Act 2 of the show?

The show Set List will let you know the order of dances to be performed on each day.

When is the Dress Rehearsal?

Check the Dress Rehearsal Schedule.  A few important reminders...

Dress Rehearsals will be held at the studio in Columbia (NOT at the theater).

Arrive dressed in costume, hair done & light make-up for photos.

Parents may videotape the dress rehearsal. (The theater forbids flash photography or audience video.)

The studio will be crowded.  Please be prompt.

Class pictures and optional individual portraits will be taken in the back studio.

When do I need to be at the theater and what besides costume & shoes do I need to bring?

We will do a run through of the show on stage before show time. Dancer arrival times:

     Saturday, April 12

9:00am Teelin Irish Dance Company (Red & Black Troupes)

10:30am all dancers in Act I of the Spring Show (will rehearse 11-12:15)

11:30am all dancers in Act II of the Spring Show (will rehearse 12:15-1:30)

At 1:30pm the Act I Finale will be rehearsed

At 1:45pm the Act II Finale will be rehearsed

     Sunday, April 13

10:00am Teelin Irish Dance Company (Apprentice Troupe)

10:30am all dancers in Act I of the Spring Show (will rehearse 11-12:15)

11:30am all dancers in Act II of the Spring Show (will rehearse 12:15-1:30)

At 1:30 the Act I Finale will be rehearsed

At 1:45 the Act II Finale will be rehearsed

Dancers should bring a lunch in a cooler or other container separate from their dance bag and clearly marked with their name.  Upon arrival, drop this off in the lunch room.   The theater is very strict about no food in the dressing rooms.  Water will be provided for dancers backstage.  Teelin will also provide some snacks in the lunch room.

Young dancers are encouraged to bring an activity for backstage down time.

Parents are welcome to sit in the theater during the run through, but the theater must be cleared out by 2pm.  All belongings must be removed, no saving seats. (Don’t worry, all seats are good in this theater!) Doors will open to ticketed audience at 2:30pm.

Who participates in the Finale?

All dancers are invited to participate in a Finale at the end of each act.  Parents, please discuss this opportunity with your dancers.  Dancers must be at the rehearsal for the finale dance (on the day of the show) in order to participate. Students/parents may move to/from the theater seating during intermission only to provide as little disruption as possible.  Dancers must stay in costume and be backstage to participate in the finale.

What's this about "Dancing Dads"?

Fathers are invited to perform with their dancer(s) again this year!!!  Last year was the first annual "Father-Daughter" performance immediately following the intermission of each show.  This year we've changed the name to "Dancing Dads" because of course we have several boys whose fathers should be given the opportunity as well.  Click here to learn more...

There are two Dancing Dads Rehearsals (the dance is the same as last year’s dance):

SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2:00-3:00pm in Columbia

SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2:00-3:00pm in Columbia

Print the STEP NOTATION to practice!  Email the webmaster for the music...

“Dancing Dads” will be the opening number of the second act.  Dads, please hurry backstage at intermission for a quick run through behind the closed curtain.  After the dance is performed, you may return to your seat.  Dads are encouraged to wear a t-shirt, jeans and sneakers (kilts are optional!), and dancers are encouraged to wear a matching t-shirt, jeans and soft shoes. This is FUN! Enjoy!

How can I help?

A parent volunteer for each Beginner through Level 3 class is needed to monitor the students backstage. Please talk with your child’s instructor to volunteer. The job entails coming to the dress rehearsal to keep an eye on the kids, helping them with costume & shoe issues, lining them up to go on stage, making sure their parent picks them up, etc. This person does NOT need to purchase a ticket and WILL be able to see their child’s dance performance either from the side stage or by going into the audience.

Parent volunteers are also needed for concession sales, taking tickets, and distributing programs. Please email Eileen if you are available to volunteer.  And thank you!

Will the Teelin Spring Show be filmed?

Yes.  DVD's may be purchased for $20 each or $35 for both days of the show.  Print an order form to submit at the theater on the day of the show, or submit in the envelope at the Columbia studio.

How can I purchase a picture of my dance class?

Class & individual pictures will be taken by Donner Photography in the back studio on the night of Dress Rehearsal.  All students will pose for a class picture.  Dancers interested in the option of posing for individual photos (or with siblings or friends) will need to fill out a registration card.

There is no obligation to buy.  The decision to purchase may be made at the photo preview session on Saturday, April 26 (10am-2pm) at the Columbia studio.  Here is the Donner Photography price list.  If you are unable to attend the picture preview day, proofs can be mailed by request and pictures can be ordered through the mail.  There is an extra handling fee for mailed proofs and pictures.