CDA Bulletin Board
2023 CDA Spring Youth Showcase at the Historic Masonic Theatre. Photo by Keely Massie.
Last updated: 04/01/2024
OFFICE HOURS
10AM-8PM MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
10AM-6PM FRIDAY
Upcoming Dates to Know
Friday, March 29 - Tuesday, April 2: No intensives/rehearsal; office closed
Monday, April 15 & Monday, April 22: All YMCA intensives will be held at HMT moving forward
Tuesday, April 16th & Tuesday, April 23rd: All CFSOTA intensives will be held at HMT moving forward
Monday, April 22 - Tuesday, April 23: Last day of intensives at HMT
Friday, April 26, 5:45-8:45pm: CDA Youth Showcase dress rehearsal
Saturday, April 27, 7:00pm: CDA Youth Showcase (dancers arrive at 6:00pm, see the performance schedule below for more details!)
REMINDER FOR FAMILIES
Please return calls and direct emails from the Cora office within 48 hours. We are approaching performance weeks, and communication is crucial around this time. Thank you, and we appreciate your cooperation!
TIME FLIES! CDA’S 2024 YOUTH INTENSIVES ARE ALMOST OVER!
CDA intensive dancers at the CF Armory, CFSOTA, and YMCA. Photos by Ammara Shafqat.
Only 4 weeks until the CDA Youth Showcase on Saturday, April 27, at the Historic Masonic Theatre. Dress rehearsals on Friday, April 26, will add the finishing touches to the anticipated performance. The growth, confidence, and technique displayed by the 38 dancers are commendable, and Cora Dance expresses gratitude to the dancers, families, Boys Home, CFSOTA, the YMCA, and the entire Alleghany Highlands community for their support.
Don't miss the inspiring CDA Youth Showcase, a culmination of the young dancers' artistic journey. Tickets are available for $20 or pay-what-you-can, supporting Cora Dance's Tuition Assistance Program. Bring your family and friends on Saturday, April 27, to witness the talent and artistry of these young performers in what promises to be a memorable event!
CDA YOUTH SHOWCASE
DRESS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Friday, April 26
5:45pm: Dancers dropped off in the lobby of the Historic Masonic Theatre. Parents/guardians are not permitted to stay and watch the dress rehearsal.
6:00pm: Dress rehearsal begins.
8:30pm: Parents/guardians begin to arrive for pickup.
8:45pm: Dancers are released to parents/guardians after being signed out.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULe
Saturday, April 27
6:00pm: Dancers dropped off in the Lobby of the Historic Masonic Theatre and arrive ready for performance (hair and makeup done). Families and friends, the Underground of the Masonic Theatre will be selling beverages and concessions beginning at 6:00pm for your convenience before the show begins.
6:40pm: House opens; parents/guardians and families are allowed to find their seats at this time.
7:00pm: Performance begins.
8:30pm: Performance concludes.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CDA YOUTH SHOWCASE!
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PERFORMANCE?
Cora Dance Alleghany's Youth Showcase will be held Saturday, April 27, at 7:00pm in the John Hillert Auditorium in the Historic Masonic Theatre, 510 Main Street, in Clifton Forge. The Masonic Theatre will be selling beverages and concessions beginning at 6:00pm for your convenience before the show begins.
HOW CAN I GET TICKETS?
Admission is PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN (suggested $20) online and at the door. Click here to purchase tickets online.
*NOTE: While Cora's pricing is pay-what-you-can ($1-$20) HMT charges a $5 fee per ticket, regardless of the ticket price. If this fee is outside your family's budget, email CDA_info@coradance.org for assistance OR purchase tickets at the door. Click here to watch the video about how to purchase tickets online.
CAN I BRING FRIENDS?
YES! Everyone is welcome to purchase pay-what-you-can tickets to the show!
WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR FOR THE PERFORMANCE?
Dancers should arrive on the day of dress rehearsal/performance in solid black leggings/pants and in the shirt of their assigned class color (See the list below for class color. Shirt style may be short sleeve, long sleeve, tank top, or camisole, whatever your child is most comfortable in. No button-down shirts or tops with patterns or large logos). Arrive stage-ready with hair and makeup already done.
Shirt color for each class:
Level 1 - 4:30pm-5:15pm @ YMCA: Shades of yellow
Level 2 - 5:30pm-6:30pm @ YMCA: Shades of blue
Level 3 - 6:45pm-7:45pm @ YMCA: Shades of red
Level 2 - 4:30pm-5:30pm @ CFSOTA: Shades of orange
Level 3 - 5:45pm-6:45pm @ CFSOTA: Shades of purple (darker than lavender)
CYC costume #1: Muted earth tones (example: grey, tan, dark green, navy, taupe, etc.)
CYC costume #2: Flowy dress
HOW SHOULD HAIR AND MAKEUP BE DONE FOR THE SHOW?
Accentuating features and seeing facial expressions are important to performance! Here are the basics:
Hair should be pulled back SECURELY off the face with natural color hair ties that "disappear" on stage. Those with dark hair should use dark hair ties, clips, bobby pins etc. Those with blonde hair should wear light ties, clips, etc. so they cannot be seen from the stage. No bright colors or shiny accessories.
Makeup accentuates fine features under the harsh lights of the stage. Brown, beige, tan, and rose eyeshadow with brown to black mascara and eyeliner; lip and cheek color that matches lips or is slightly deeper; and foundation that matches skin tone is all that is necessary. No bright colors, sparkles, appliques, or false eyelashes.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the information above, please reply to this email, directly email Programs & Production Manager Carter Adcock at carter@coradance.org, or call the office at (540) 862-5655 x306
TUITION INSTALLMENTS
If you have any questions about your tuition pledge, installment plan, or installment payments, please email our Programs and Production Manager, Carter Adcock, at carter@coradance.org or call the office at (540)862-5655 x306.
We are not able to accept payments at our off-site locations during our Intensives! Please stop by the office or give us a call at (540)862-5655 x306 if you have any questions about tuition or if you would like to make a tuition payment.
INTENSIVE Reminders
FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Don’t forget to call the office if you know your dancer is running late or will be absent for each intensive!
Parents/guardians must remain outside the studio space during intensives to avoid disruption.
Sign-out by a parent/guardian is required at the end of intensive sessions! Dancers who drive themselves to the intensives may sign themselves out if given permission by their parent/guardian.
DRESS CODE: For the safety and comfort of all participants, dancers are asked to wear the following form-fitting, dark-colored attire. No zippers, buttons, rhinestones, glitter, large logos, or patterns, please:
Tops: Fitted, pullover shirt in a dark, solid color. Long or short-sleeved t-shirts, tanks, or leotards are acceptable.
Bottoms: Fitted sweatpants, leggings, bike shorts, or athletic pants in a dark, solid color.
Supportive Undergarments: (ex: bras, briefs, and dance belts) may be necessary for safe and comfortable dance training. Please discuss appropriate options with the Programs Manager.
Footwear: With the exception of Boys Home dancers, students will take the intensive in bare feet. Boys Home dancers will take the intensives in sneakers.
No jeans, dangling jewelry, belts, or gum will be allowed while dancing. Long hair must be secured away from the face with a simple hair tie. No large scrunchies, barrettes, or dangling accessories, please.
Dancers participate in partnering, lifts, and floorwork which can be dangerous if they are not in proper attire as described above. If dancers arrive in unsuitable attire, teachers/directors may ask dancers to watch rather than participate.
A note from shannon
Over the past 30 years, I’ve been transformed by the power of dance to bridge gaps and build community. The connections Cora Dance has built have been transformational, and this year, we are putting our bridge-building on overdrive and expanding the Cora Dance ecosystem far and wide. To read more about Cora’s activities this year and purchase tickets or donate, click the button below.