HaoExpression is happy to offer performance opportunities for our adult ballet community.  We like to create opportunities for all dancers to shine and for all our instructors to showcase their students’s hard work.

To participate in the showcase, please note the following condition and performance requirements

• Attend weekly Ballet technique and repertoire classes at our studio.
• We showcase dancers who are trained by us and at our studio. The pieces performed must be set by our faculty and practiced at HaoExpression studio, within the themes set for the show by our Directors. 
• To cultivate Esprit de Corps, all dancers are required to be part of at least one large group dance (Corps de Ballet).  
• Solos will be cast at the discretion of the instructors. Instructors will cast in priority the dancers who attend their classes most diligently. 
• ​Dancers are responsible for acquiring their own costumes. Dancers must check with their choreographer/director before purchases in order to maintain a cohesive artistic look and feel. Group dance costumes are selected by the choreographer/director.
• When available, HaoExpression is happy to offer costume rentals with a $100 deposit that will be refunded as account credit for future classes, upon return of the properly cleaned costume.
• Performance Fee includes 4 show tickets. Register early to get the best rate:
  • $200 by 8/1
  • $210 by 9/1 
  • $220 by 9/15
  • $230 by 10/1 
• Coupon code for complimentary ticket will be send via Pike13 message at least 5 weeks before the show. Limit 2 complimentary tickets per show.

To sign up, log into Pike13, click on Services, scroll down under Appointment section, click on Performance Project, and sign up (Note: option visible only if you have a running A-Pass pack)​

Cancellation policy
Dancer may cancel

• 90 days before the the event start time and receive a full refund, 
• between 90 days and 60 days before the event start time and receive a 75% refund,
• between 60 days and 30 days before the event start time and receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations submitted less than 30 days before the Event start time are not refundable.
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Repertoire

Performing Opportunity

Performance Day Guidelines (click to read)
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Theater Days
Classes will be held at their regular times. It is advised to take a ballet technique classes offered at the studio  to prepare your body for performance.  

Tech/Dress Rehearsal 10/28-30, 6-10 PM

• Monday evening 
  • 6-8 PM - Set up Marley and Lighting
  • 8-9:45 PM - Solos and PDD Tech Rehearsal
• Tuesday evening 
  • 6-9:45 PM - Tech Rehearsal in Show Order
• Wednesday evening - Dress Rehearsal
  • ​6:30-9 PM - Dress Rehearsal in show order
  • ​9-10 PM - Remove Marley, Strike

Sunday 11/3 - Performance Day

• 10:00 AM - Set Up Marley
• 11:00 AM - Set up Lightings
• 12:00 PM - Run Through
• 1:30 PM - House Open
• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - 1st Show
• 4:30 PM - House Open
• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - 2nd Show
• 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Strike​

COSTUMES

• Swans: white bell shape tutu & swan headpiece. We can order for you or you may order for yourself. Do not wear the armbands that come with the order when you dance as a swan.
• Princes: marine blue top
• Act I Ladies: Empire waist dresses, subdued colors 
  • Aristocrats: "Dulcinea" 
  • Pas de Trois: "Dulcinea"/studio's cream princess dress
• Act III Ladies:
  • Hungarian: "Dulcinea"/studio's cream princess dress, headpiece
  • Russian: 
  • Spanish: Red Flamenco skirt (or dress), red or black top - can be found on eBay or Aliexpress
  • Neapolitan: use Peasant dress from Coppelia performance
  • Polish: studio's burgundy dress
  • Princesses:  "Dulcinea"

Show Order

Music Library

Costume Order Form

Planned Absence