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Daddy Daughter Dance 2008
The Daddy/Daughter dance is a
wonderful opportunity for Dad’s to spend quality time with their
daughters. They will learn a dance that will be performed during
the June concert. This dance is a challenge to manage from
an administrative standpoint. With over 250 couples in 23 different
casts, it’s really important that participants are always aware of
their responsibilities.
Please read the following
information very carefully before committing to the Daddy/Daughter
dance 2008.
1. Great News!!! This year moms may register dads for the
Daddy/Daughter dance!!! Register
online or call (925) 447-5299 to register if you
dance in Livermore. In Pleasanton call (925) 417-0110. In
South San Francisco, call (650) 871-6913 to register. In Costa
Mesa, call (949) 574-4905 to register. In San Ramon call
(925) 875-0103 to register. The non-refundable fee to participate is $79
(includes a free choreography dvd to assist with the learning
process) and will be
deducted automatically from your tuition account. This fee is
non-refundable, so moms, make sure the dad actually knows about the
dance, rehearsal dates and times and is fully committed before
signing up. The proceeds from
the Daddy/Daughter dance benefit Bay Area Dance Company.
2. The Daddy/Daughter dance is great fun
but it also involves
lifting your daughter over your head, challenging choreography and
several hours of rehearsals. If you have back problems or other
physical conditions that prohibit you from lifting the weight of
your daughter over your head, please contact us before you sign up for the
Daddy/Daughter dance. To see photos of past performances,
click
here to go to our photographer's website. You will want to
look at any of the Tiffany Dance recitals. The password
is "dancestar" for 2006 and "shine678" for 2007. and the dance you want to look at is called "I'm
Already There" for 2006, and "Then They Do" for 2007.
3. There are a minimum of 6 rehearsals
on the following (tentative) dates.
Livermoe,
Pleasanton, San Ramon and SSF Dates:
January 12th, February 23rd, March 8th, April 26th, May 3rd and a
mandatory dress rehearsal a day or two before your recital.
Costa
Mesa Dates: Jan 12, Feb 9, March 8,
April 5, May 3, May 31, June 21, and dress possible on 27th. You may miss only one rehearsal
(not the dress rehearsal) and
you should try not to miss any of the last three rehearsals. We realize that many dads travel out of town on
business. Unfortunately, we are unable to alter the rehearsal
schedule to accommodate individual travel plans, illness, vacation
etc…
4. The rehearsal schedule is subject to
change. We try our hardest not to change the rehearsal schedule,
but this is “showbiz” and circumstances beyond our control
frequently cause schedule changes.
WARNING! Changes
to the schedule may happen as few as 24 hours in advance.
5. We will communicate with Daddy/Daughter
participants via email only. If you do not have email
or if you never check your email, please do not register for the
Daddy/Daughter dance. You are required to check your email daily
when you are a Daddy/Daughter participant.
6. Dance is difficult. It is a “team
sport”. Everybody on stage depends on everyone else to put on a
great show. At times it can be physically and mentally
challenging. It is essential that you understand that you may feel
physically tired and frustrated at the same time. At no time
is it acceptable to voice your frustration to Tiffany or other TDA
staff – that would be like complaining to a Marine Drill Sergeant
during boot camp. Remember, the Daddy/Daughter dance is an
experience that will last a lifetime. Spending time at rehearsal
and working through difficult situations with your daughter is as
significant as performing the actual dance. Try to remember this
important fact when you feel confused, frustrated and tired.
7. All rehearsals are “Closed Rehearsals”,
meaning Moms, friends and family may not watch the daddy daughter
rehearsals.
8. Dads must know and memorize the
following information in order to be placed
in the correct cast. This information will be given
to you on or before your first rehearsal:
a.
What recital is your daughter in?
b.
What day is the recital?
c.
What date is the recital?
d.
What time is the recital?
e.
Where is the recital (physical
location)?
f.
What is the name of the dance that your
daughter is performing in her regular weekly class?
How do I sign up for the
Daddy/Daughter Dance? Moms, Dads (stepfathers, grandfathers, and/or
other significant men in the dancer’s lives)
please call (925) 447–5299 to be placed on the sign-up
list...or register online. We will begin taking sign-ups on August 21st. Sign-ups will
end in late January. There is important paperwork to read and sign before
participating in the rehearsals.
Read an article
about the Daddy/Daughter Dance.
Download last year's Daddy/Daughter Video (10mb)
Register
online!!!
If you have any questions or cannot attend a rehearsal please let robbie@tiffanydance.com
know.
Remember, you may only miss one rehearsal.
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