Info from our Choreographer!

Dear Shrek actors,
We are moving ahead rapidly with choreography. (Fun!)  A few important notes...

If you miss a dance rehearsal, it is your responsibility to learn the dance from another actor.  Ben Lattes is our dance captain.  We do not have time to re-teach the dances at future rehearsals.  This is especially important if you missed the Duloc rehearsal on Jan. 25, as this dance is very complicated.

Bring your dance shoes to each and every rehearsal!  Jazz shoes and tap shoes, if that applies.

About tap shoes (dancing rats only)-- you have 3 options:

1). Used shoes from Kathe/Center Stage. (Mostly smaller sizes)  I have already found used shoes for several younger rats.  If your actor did get a used pair, please send $5 (give to Kathe), this goes to my "shoe swap" program.  Thanks to those who have already paid!

2). Borrow tap shoes!  Older rats can have any style of black tap shoes (oxford, character, or maryjanes).  A good source is friends from Fairview High as they tapped in their fall musical.

3).  Buy tap shoes.  Check ARC and other thrift stores.  If you are buying new, I recommend Boulder Bodywear-- mention CenterStage for a 10% discount.

Older rats-- if you cannot get tap shoes, the other alternative is black character shoes-- and we will try to fool the audience into thinking they are tap shoes.

Please have your tap shoes by our big rehearsal on Friday, Feb. 13!  We will learn the entire number this day, and it is the last dance rehearsal on the hardwood floor at the Arts Center.

Thanks for your attention to this!  If you have questions please contact Kathe, Jeanie, or Taylor.