Wed, May 20th 2026 – Act 1 Tech Rehearsal – 4-9pm
- Dancers are to be in (1st) costume with correct hairstyle (no make-up)
- All dancers must be ready 15 mins prior to their rehearsal time.
Rehearsal Schedule
3.30 pm Arrive at the Theatre – Dancers Warm-Up
4 pm Gr 1 Ballet – Kittens with Cheshire Cat
4.15 pm Sr Contemporary – Cheshire Cat and Cats
4.30 pm Prim Ballet – Dormouse Waltz and Dormice
4.45 pm Alice and Gr 6 Ballet – The Flower Garden
4.55 pm Gr 2 Tap – Down the Rabbit Hole
5.10 pm Gr 1 Tap – Top Hats
5.25 pm Gr 4 Ballet – The Key
5.45 pm – Finale for ALL DANCERS in Act 1
6 pm DINNER BREAK
6.30 pm Jr Contemporary – Fish
6.45 pm Alice – Tears Solo
6.55 pm Acro 3/5 – Waves
7.15 pm – Sr Tap Clocks
7.30 pm White Rabbit – Help!
7.45 pm Inter Contemp – Anxiety
7.55 pm Inter Jazz – Singing Flowers
8.10 pm Gr 3 Ballet – Woodland Fairies
8.25 pm Sr Ballet – Chess
8.45 pm Intermediate RAD Ballet – March Hare and Friends
9.00 OUT OF THE BUILDING
REHEARSAL ACT 2 – MAY 28th, 2026
Thurs, May 28th – Act 2 Tech/Dress Rehearsal – 4-9 pm
- Dancers arrive in (1st) costume with correct hairstyle (no make-up)
- Dancers are to be ready at 4 pm – Rehearsal begins with the finale – all Act 2 dancers on stage (Dancers in Act 1 only are not required on May 31st)
Rehearsal Order Below
3.30 pm Arrive at the Theatre – dancers warm-up
4.00 pm Acro 2/3 Flamingos
4.15 pm Prim Acro – Hedgehogs
4.45 pm Pre-Prim Ballet – Tarts with the Knave of Hearts
5.00 pm First Steps – Frog Footmen with Queen of Hearts
5.15 pm Act 2 Finale – All dancers in Act 2 onstage
5.45 pm DINNER BREAK
6.16 pm SR Hip Hop – Smoke
6.30 pm. Jr Hip Hop – Mushrooms
6.45 pm Tweedles Interlude
6.55 pm Jr. Stage – Unbirthday Party with all principals
7.10 pm Inter Street A & B – Cards
7.30 pm Gr 2 Ballet – Red Queen and her Ladies in Waiting
7.45 pm Sr Jazz – Red vs Black
8.00 pm Sr Stage with all principals – The Trial
8.15 pm Finale repeat for those still in the building
9 PM – OUT OF THE BUILDING
Show Calls – Friday May 29th and Saturday May 30th
Dancers in Act 1 – must arrive at least 30 mins prior to the curtain. i.e 5.30 pm Friday and 1.30 pm Saturday.
Dances in Act 2 only, can watch Act 1 in the audience and then return backstage at intermission (ticket required – and costume must be covered) OR arrive at 6.15 pm Friday and 2.15 pm Saturday.
Make-Up & Hair
Make-Up – Frog Footmen, Tarts, Mice, and Hedgehogs – A small amount of blush on the cheeks and some pink lip gloss.
Hair- Frog Footmen, Tarts, Mice, and Hedgehogs – Hair to be securely away from the face in a bun. If your dancer has bangs, please secure them away from the face – we want to be able to see the lovely smiles on stage!
Dancers age 8-12 – Please apply a light foundation, blush, neutral eye shadow, and natural lip colour. Mascara and eyeliner only if tolerated. hair style will be decided closer to the performance date.
Teen dancers to wear full stage make-up.