Important Announcements!
Rehearsal Attendance
Please note that dancers are only allowed 2 absences from rehearsals. If dancers miss more than 2 rehearsals, make-up rehearsal time will be required and scheduled accordingly if the instructor sees it necessary. Additional rehearsals will be at an extra cost for students who have missed more than two regularly scheduled rehearsals.
Practice Attire
For Littlest Dancers of Oz rehearsals, dancers MUST arrive wearing proper attire. This includes hair in a bun, leotards & tights, and dance shoes. If you are needing to purchase proper attire, please speak with Ms. Carly and she will be happy to assist you.
Headshots
Dancers will be required to have headshots taken for our program and to be displayed at the show. These cost $25 and the cost must be paid prior to the headshot date. Our headshots will take place on Sunday, July 23rd beginning at 10am. ALL PARENTS MUST SIGN UP FOR A TIME USING THE BUTTON BELOW. For the photos, dancers should wear light makeup and a gray plain T-shirt is preferred. Payments are due by July 21st and those who have not yet paid will be billed on that date.
Dancer Bios For Our Program
All parents must submit a bio for their dancer to the studio by July 28th. Feel free to include information such as your dancer's age, dancing experience, why they love to dance, and any other productions they have been in if applicable. Remember to keep things short and sweet and please note that the WDA staff has the right to publish whatever we see fit. You can submit your bio through the form below!
$5 Program Shoutouts
Purchase a $5 shoutout for your dancer that will appear in our show’s program!
Order Your Littlest Dancers of Oz DVD
Please follow the link below to order a DVD directly from our videographers website!
Undergarments Order Form
All dancers will be required to wear proper undergarments for our show. Female dancers are required to wear tights and nude leotards under their costumes. Male dancers will be required to wear a white, form-fitting tank top and black bike shorts as their undergarments. These must be purchased on your own. UNDERGARMENT ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY AUGUST 1st.
Backstage Parent Volunteers
We are currently seeking backstage parent volunteers for both of our shows! Please follow the button below to read all of the backstage volunteer rules and responsibilities and to sign up.
Missing Your Information Packet?
You may download the Littlest Dancers of Oz Information Packet below! Please note that all information & more also exists on our resource page right here. (:
Dress Rehearsal & Show Information
Dress Rehearsal
Friday, August 18th 5:00-8:45
at Richards High School in Oak Lawn
Dress rehearsal is mandatory for our full Littlest Dancers of Oz cast and all backstage volunteers. Dancers will be required to stay for the full dress rehearsal.
All parents must drop off their dancers in the auditorium of the theater. Parents are NOT ALLOWED to stay for dress rehearsal unless they previously signed up as a backstage volunteer.
All dancers must arrive wearing their proper undergarments (nude leotards and tights for female dancers and black bike shorts and a white tank top for male dancers), their ballet shoes and their hair and makeup done. Warm-ups are allowed to be worn over undergarments to arrive.
Absolutely NO food is allowed in the theater and ONLY WATER is permitted.
Important Show Day Details
Saturday, August 19th 3:00 pm
at Richards High School in Oak Lawn
Our full Littlest Dancers of Oz cast must arrive at the Richards High School auditorium at 2:00 pm. All dancers should arrive in their proper undergarments and with their hair and makeup done. Backstage parents should also arrive at 2:00 pm.
Parents, please assist your young dancers with using the bathroom prior to check-in!
Absolutely NO parents or audience members are allowed backstage BEFORE our show or during INTERMISSION. This is to keep all of our dancers safe and accounted for. No cast members will be allowed to leave early as our entire cast is in the finale.
Dancers will be allowed in the lobby to take photos with their friends and families. After photos, all dancers must return backstage to sign out and turn in their costumes.
Required Shoes & Hair Styles Per Roles
Dorothy
Dorothy hair, black ballet shoes, and ruby slippers
Tin Man
Black tap shoes, black jazz shoes and hair sprayed and out of face
Lion
Black ballet shoes, center part with a low bun, and NO loose bangs
Scarecrow
Black ballet shoes, hair in a low bun with a center part, and NO loose bangs
Witch
Black ballet shoes, hair in a low bun with a center part, and NO loose bangs
Aunt Em
Black ballet shoes, hair in a low bun with a center part, and NO loose bangs
Uncle Henry
Black ballet shoes, hair sprayed and out of face
Professor Marvel
Black ballet shoes, hair in a low bun with a center part, and NO loose bangs
Tornados
Black ballet shoes, hair in a low bun with a center part, and NO loose bangs
Chickens
Black ballet shoes, hair in a low bun with a center part, and NO loose bangs
Munchkins
Black ballet shoes, high or low bun with NO loose bangs
Lollipop Guild
Black ballet shoes, high or low bun with NO loose bangs
Lullaby League
Pink ballet shoes, high or low bun with NO loose bangs
Tiny Tin Tappers
Black tap shoes, high bun with NO loose bangs
Crow Duet
Black ballet shoes, hair in a low bun with a center part, and NO loose bangs
Poppies
Black ballet shoes, hair in a low bun with a center part, and NO loose bangs
Oz Dancers
Black ballet shoes, hair in a low bun with a center part, and NO loose bangs
Oz the Great
Black jazz shoes, and hair sprayed and out of face
Stage Makeup
Female dancers should wear natural eyeshadow colors, pink lipstick, black mascara, black eyeliner and pink blush. Male dancers should wear black eyeliner, black mascara, pink blush and chapstick.
Please note that makeup can be applied heavier as stage lights make faces appear very pale and washed out.
Dancers will be wearing clear masks onstage and their regular masks prior to the show, so please label their lipstick / chapstick and makeup in a bag for touch ups if needed.
NO NAIL POLISH SHOULD BE WORN!
