CONSENT FORM
Please complete your online consent form for taking part in the show here.
Please note that ALL sections need completing, including the 3 emergency telephone numbers. Once you have submitted the form, you should see a confirmation message on screen. If you don’t see this, please re check the form to ensure that all sections have been completed.
SHOW T SHIRTS
This year we are having a black T-shirt with the red & white show logo on the front and full cast list on the back.
Children’s sizes – 5-6yrs, 7-8yrs, 9-11yrs, 12-13yrs £21.00
Adult sizes – Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large £24.00
These can be ordered via our events booking calendar. Closing date for orders Sunday 5th January.
SHOW FILMING
The Sunday performance of our show production is going to be professionally filmed. This will be available to order as a download link that can be viewed on TV’s, computers, tablets etc.
Download Link only – £16.00
Download Link plus copy on USB stick – £26.00
This can be pre-ordered via our events booking calendar. Closing date for orders Sunday 23rd February.
Please note that there will be only be a limited number of USB copies available so please order early if you are looking to select this option.
Please note that it normally takes a few weeks to edit the footage so it won’t be available straight away.
SHOW TICKETS
Show tickets are available from Burnley Mechanics Box Office from Tuesday 1st October 2024
Price £18.00 plus £2.00 theatre levy.
BACKSTAGE HELPERS
As always, we very much depend on an army of volunteers to help backstage to look after the groups. To be eligible for this you must have an enhanced DBS certificate issued within the last 3 years (or on update service) and be able to able to attend at least one of the dress rehearsals as well as your chosen days backstage at the theatre. If you would like to be considered for this, please speak to Gemma.
EXTRA REHEARSAL DATES FOR EACH GENRE
* Showcase – all usual class times plus Dress Rehearsals & Stage Rehearsal listed below
* Latin Teams – all usual class times plus Dress Rehearsals & Stage Rehearsal listed below
* Ballroom Teams – all usual class times plus Dress Rehearsals & Stage Rehearsal listed below
* Street Teams – Saturday 8th February 4-7pm plus Dress Rehearsal & Stage Rehearsal listed below
* Acro Showcase – Various Dates up to 25th January (please refer to info letter) plus Dress Rehearsal & Stage Rehearsal listed below
SUNDAY 19TH JANUARY 2025 (NELSON STUDIO)
DRESS REHEARSAL 1 OF 2
THIS IS FOR ALL SHOWCASE TEAMS, LATIN TEAMS & ACRO TEAM
Arrival/Collection Times….
9.00am – Arrival time for anyone bringing costumes
9.15am Arrival time for anyone helping backstage
9.30am – Arrival time for senior school/college aged dancers
9.45am – Arrival time for primary school aged dancers
12.00noon – Collection time for Acro Team
3.00pm – Collection time for Showcase & Latin (we will contact parents if ready earlier than this)
Dancers will need to bring packed lunch with plenty of snacks/drinks. We also suggest that they bring books/games to keep occupied whilst waiting for their turn.
SUNDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2025 (NELSON STUDIO)
DRESS REHEARSAL 2 OF 2
THIS IS FOR ALL SHOWCASE TEAMS, LATIN TEAMS & STREET TEAMS
Arrival/Collection Times….
9.00am – Arrival time for anyone bringing costumes
9.15am Arrival time for anyone helping backstage
9.30am – Arrival time for senior school/college aged dancers
9.45am – Arrival time for primary school aged dancers
3.00pm – Collection time for all dancers (we will contact parents if ready earlier than this)
Dancers will need to bring packed lunch with plenty of snacks/drinks. We also suggest that they bring books/games to keep occupied whilst waiting for their turn.
STAGE REHEARSAL AT BURNLEY MECHANICS THEATRE
MONDAY 10TH FEBRRUARY 2025
4.00-5.00pm – Friday Showcase Year 3, 4 & 5 (Louise)
5.00-6.00pm – Friday Showcase Year 8 & 9 (Louise)
6.00-7.00pm – Monday Showcase Year 1-7 (Claire)
7.00-8.30pm – Saturday Latin Team Year 9 & Up (Emily)
8.30-10.00pm – Friday Latin Team Year 10 & Up (Jess)
STAGE REHEARSAL AT BURNLEY MECHANICS THEATRE
TUESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2025
4.30-5.30pm – Friday Showcase Year 1 & 2 (Yasmin)
5.30-7.30pm – Acro Showcase Team (Jess D)
7.30-8.30pm – Thursday Ballroom Team Year 5-8 (Tiffany)
8.30-9.30pm – Thursday Ballroom Team Year 9&Up (Tiffany)
STAGE REHEARSAL AT BURNLEY MECHANICS THEATRE
WEDNESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2025
4.30-5.30pm – Friday Showcase Year 6 & 7 (Jess D)
5.30-7.00pm – Thursday Latin Team Year 7& Up (Claire)
7.00-8.30pm – Tuesday Showcase Year 8-11 (Sammy/Henry)
7.30-9.00pm – Tuesday Showcase Year 12 Up (plus some year 10/11) (Sammy)
STAGE REHEARSAL AT BURNLEY MECHANICS THEATRE
THURSDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 2025
4.00-5.30pm Saturday Latin Team Year 3-7 (Louise)
4.30-6.00pm Saturday Latin Team Year 8 & 9 (Yasmin)
6.00-7.00pm Street Team Extravaganza
7.00-9.00pm Friday Showcase Year 10/11 & Year 12/up (Sammy/Hollie)
SHOW WEEKEND DROP OFF & COLLECTION TIMES
Friday 14th & Saturday 15th February 2025
Backstage Helpers – At least 15 mins before their group due to sign in.
Secondary School Age Upwards – 5.00pm
Primary School Age Children – 5.30pm
Acro Showcase (if not in other dances) – 6.45pm
Sunday 16th February 2025
Backstage Helpers – At least 15 mins before their group due to sign in.
Secondary School Age Upwards – 12.30pm
Primary School Age Children – 1.00pm
Acro Showcase (if not in other dances) – 1.45pm
Please enter via stage door (to the left of the main entrance) and bring dancers up to the sign in point at the top of the stairs. Those arriving slightly later for Acro Showcase – please use the main entrance and sign in at theatre level.
The show normally lasts approx 3 hours including interval. After the show please proceed to the ground floor main foyer and we will bring the cast down to meet you.
* Primary school aged children will be brought down the main staircase and can be met at the bottom of the stairs.
* Secondary school aged children will be brought down an alternative staircase and can be met at the doors to the left side of the foyer bar.
All dancers must be met in person by a parent (except for those that have left school who will be permitted to leave without a parent)
Please remember to send plenty of drinks & snacks. Younger children will benefit from having books/games etc to keep them occupied backstage.
HAIRSTYLES
All dancers up to School Year 9 – 2 Dutch Braids
All dancers up School Year 10 Upwards –
These dancers can choose own hairstyle ie down & curly, down & straight, high ponytail, low ponytail – anything but needs to be styled. If wearing hair down, we recommend that you clip a piece back so that it’s not hanging in dancers face. Also please consider the dance/characters being portrayed across the different dances.
MAKE UP & FALSE TAN SUGGESTIONS
Primary School Age
* Dusting of Bronzing Powder
* White/Silver/Grey Eyeshadow Colours
* Dark Pink or Red Lipstick
* Touch of Mascara
* False Tan Optional
Secondary School Age
* Foundation Base
* Bronzing Powder/Blusher
* White/Silver/Grey/Black Eyeshadow Colours
* Mascara/Eyeliner/Lashes
* Dark Pink or Red Lipstick
* False Tan recommended if bare skin showing