The Elite Corps de Ballet of Long Island - a non-for-profit ballet company that was established by Artistic Director, Susan Nachtrab, in the Summer of 2008, in hopes of creating strong connections with local dance schools and students through the presentation of an annual ballet performance of “The Nutcracker”. It has been in recent years the Mrs. Nachtrab has felt a longing to branch out to the community and to other local dance schools in order to form a bond, whereas dance students from the local community, regardless of their primary source of dance instruction, may be able to grow as young artists, performers and students while gaining a sense of incomparable professionalism.
ECB MEMBERS:
We hope you all have a joyous holiday, and we are excited to begin the final rehearsals for our performance! We are working closely with the theater to ensure a fun and safe performance for all cast members/ audience members. At this time all members should have turned in their necessary membership donations or fundraising materials. Tickets to The Nutcracker are now $30.00. It is important to that all performers make sure they have either purchased the appropriate tights, camisoles, and shoes. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
ALL FUNDRAISING MONEY IS PAST DUE!
STUDIO/ STAGE REHEARSAL: ALL PERFORMERS MUST, MUST, MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE DANCE CLOTHES AND HAVE THEIR HAIR TIED UP FOR THESE REHEARSALS.
ABSOLUTELY NO EATING OR DRINKING IN THE THEATER OR DRESSING ROOM AREA! Only bottled water is permitted - performers may eat in the lobby and MUST clean up after themselves! Please bring appropriate snacks that do not make a mess - ECB is responsible for the cleanliness of the theater.
PLEASE BE ON TIME: Our scheduled time in the theater is precious and we need to be efficient in our rehearsals. Attached you will find directions to the theater.
PROPER SHOES/ TIGHTS/ HAIR & MAKE-UP: No bangs, no glitter, no 'modern day style' make-up (You may find ballet make up tutorials on YouTube). With make-up less is more – we want to look like ballerinas…not clowns. NO LIPSTICK SHOULD BE APPLIED TO LITTLE SISTERS/ ANGELS – BEOFRE THEY ARE IN THEIR COSTUMES.
CAMISOLE: Perhaps the most important item to have! The changing area is unisex and open – all performers must be able to change their clothing quickly and in an open area. For modesty we have required all performers to purchase a nude camisole. Performers will NOT be allowed to use the restrooms for changing purposes. PLEASE ARRIVE TO THE THEATER IN YOUR CORRECT TIGHTS AND CAMISOLE!
Always, Christopher
Resident Choreographer
“The Nutcracker” Rehearsal Schedule
December 27, 28, 29, 30, 2022
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 – First Run Thru, IN Studio Rehearsal
Everyone to have correct shoes/ select costumes/ ALL FUNDRAISING PAST DUE
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Time |
Rehearsal |
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5:15pm – 6:45pm |
ACT II ALL (RUN THRU)
ANGELS, CLARA, SUGAR PLUM FAIRY, SPANISH HOT CHOCOLATE, ARABIAN COFFEE, CHINESE TEA, MARZIPAN, RUSSIAN CANDY CANES, POLICHINELLES, MOTHER GINGER, DEW DROP FAIRY, GARLANDS OF FLOWERS
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7:00pm – 8:30pm |
ACT I ALL (RUN THRU)
CLARA, FRITZ, PARTY CHILDREN, PRES. SILBERHAUS, FRAU SILBERHAUS, PARTY MOMS, PARTY DADS, GRANDMOTHER, GOVERNESS, STREET VENDOR, LITTLE SISTERS, HARLEQUIN DOLL, COLUMBINA DOLL, VIVANIDERE DOLL, FLOWER SELLER, WREATH SELLER, CHESTNUT VENDOR, NUTCRACKER, MOUSE KING, MICE, TIN SOLDIERS, SNOW PRINCESS, SNOWFLAKES
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Wednesday, December 28, 2022 – Second Run Thru, IN Studio Rehearsal
Everyone to have correct shoes/ select costumes/ ALL FUNDRAISING PAST DUE
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Time |
Rehearsal |
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5:15pm – 6:45pm |
ACT II ALL (RUN THRU)
ANGELS, CLARA, SUGAR PLUM FAIRY, SPANISH HOT CHOCOLATE, ARABIAN COFFEE, CHINESE TEA, MARZIPAN, RUSSIAN CANDY CANES, POLICHINELLES, MOTHER GINGER, DEW DROP FAIRY, GARLANDS OF FLOWERS
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7:00pm – 8:30pm |
ACT I ALL (RUN THRU)
CLARA, FRITZ, PARTY CHILDREN, PRES. SILBERHAUS, FRAU SILBERHAUS, PARTY MOMS, PARTY DADS, GRANDMOTHER, GOVERNESS, STREET VENDOR, LITTLE SISTERS, HARLEQUIN DOLL, COLUMBINA DOLL, VIVANIDERE DOLL, FLOWER SELLER, WREATH SELLER, CHESTNUT VENDOR, NUTCRACKER, MOUSE KING, MICE, TIN SOLDIERS, SNOW PRINCESS, SNOWFLAKES
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Thursday, December 29, 2022
STAGE Rehearsal
NOEL S RUIZ THEATER
No parents allowed in the theater during rehearsals
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Time |
Rehearsal |
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11:00am |
Load In – ECB Volunteers |
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4:45pm |
DANCERS ARRIVE AT THEATER |
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5:00pm – 6:00pm |
ACT II
CLARA, SUGAR PLUM FAIRY, SPANISH HOT CHOCOLATE, ARABIAN COFFEE, CHINESE TEA, MARZIPAN, RUSSIAN CANDY CANES, POLICHINELLES, MOTHER GINGER, DEW DROP FAIRY, GARLANDS OF FLOWERS
(No Angels/ No Polichinelles) |
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6:00pm – 6:30pm |
ANGELS & POLICHINELLES
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6:30pm – 7:45pm |
TOYSHOPPE & PARTY SCENE CLARA, FRITZ, PARTY CHILDREN, PRES. SILBERHAUS, FRAU SILBERHAUS, PARTY MOMS, PARTY DADS, GRANDMOTHER, GOVERNESS, MAIDS, LITTLE SISTERS, HARLEQUIN DOLL, COLUMBINA DOLL, VIVANIDERE DOLL, VENDOR
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7:45pm – 8:30pm |
BEDROOM & BATTLE SCENE FRAU SILBERHAUS, CLARA, NUTCRACKER, MOUSE KING, MICE, SOLDIERS
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8:30pm – 9:00pm |
TRANSFORMATION & SNOW SCENE
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Friday, December 30, 2022 – Noel S. Ruiz Theater
Please, no parents allowed backstage or in dressing room area/ No performers allowed in the lobby once the performance begins. Correct hair, shoes and tights required!
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Time |
Rehearsal |
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11:00am |
Set Up – ECB Volunteers |
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6:00pm |
Dancers Arrive |
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6:45pm |
Auditorium Opens |
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7:00pm – 9:00pm |
The Nutcracker Ballet Performance |
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9:15pm |
Break down & Load Out |
Costume Needs
- All dancers should put their name in their dance shoes! If you need to borrow shoes from ECB please make arrangements with Miss Susan ASAP
- All female dancers will be required to have and wear a skin-colored camisole with clear straps, underneath their costumes. This is so all dancers may change with modesty.
- All female dancers in Snow Scene & Act II (except Angels/ Polichinelles) are required to wear a pair of “performance earrings”. These are special costume earrings that may be purchased cheaply. They should be bright, simple studs made from rhinestone or cubic zirconium. Backs should be reinforced. Please do not wear expensive earrings. You may NOT wear dangling earring. You may NOT wear any other form of jewelry (including necklaces, bracelets, rings or watches). Party Moms are the only performers who may wear ornate period costume jewelry unless noted further by Miss Susan.
- Hair should be done according to the costume plot below. Dancers should be slicked back with gel and hairspray (no wispy/ loose hair). Please make sure to have extra bobby pins and hair accessories.
- Please refer to your email attachment for costume needs/ hair for each role
