Cinderella Parent Information Packet

Rehearsals Begin: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Dear Parents,

Welcome to North Central Ballet’s production of Cinderella! We are delighted to have your dancer participate in this classical story ballet. Please read the following information carefully, as it outlines important dates, rehearsal policies, performance expectations, and your family’s responsibilities.


Performance Venue
Palace Theatre
300 S Main St
Grapevine, TX 76051

Performance Schedule
Saturday, April 11 12:00 PM Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, April 11 7:00 PM Public Performance
Sunday, April 12 2:00 PM Public Performance
All dancers perform in all shows.


Arrival & Check-In Procedures

1. Dancers must arrive 45 minutes prior to each performance.
2. Check-in is required at the performer sign-in desk before entering the backstage area.
3. Parents must sign dancers in and out at intermission or after the show.
4. No early pickups from backstage will be permitted.
Rehearsals

• Rehearsals begin January 17 and continue every weekend through performance week..
• Rehearsal schedules will be posted in advance. Please notify us of any unavoidable conflicts as early as possible.

Tickets
• All audience members must have a ticket for admission.
• Tickets are not available at the studio and must be purchased online only.
• Tickets purchased through any other platform do not count toward ticket requirements.
• There is a per-ticket service fee charged by the ticketing platform. North Central Ballet does not control or collect these fees.

Financial Responsibilities
1. Costume Fee $75.00 (check) / $78.75 (online) per costumemDue: January 17, 2025
2. Program Advertisement Requirement
Minimum ¼-page ad per dancer
Cost: $130.00 (check) / $135.00 (online)
Ads must be ready-to-print and submitted electronically

NCB does not provide ad design services
Ads and payment due: March 1, 2026
Late ads will not be accepted; dancers remain financially responsible

Ticket Sales Requirement
Each dancer must sell 10 full-price tickets at $35.00 each
Two half-price tickets equal one full-price ticket
All ticket sales due by March 28, 2026

4. Rehearsal Fee
$130.00 (check) / $136.50 (online)
Due: February 28, 2026

North Central Ballet productions require family participation to ensure dancer safety, smooth backstage operations, and a successful performance experience for all involved.

Each family is required to fulfill one (1) Production Support Obligation per production, regardless of the number of dancers enrolled.
Families may satisfy this obligation in one of the following ways:

Option A: On-Site Production Support
Families may complete one approved on-site production support assignment, which may include (but is not limited to):

• Ushering
• Performer check-in
• Costume dressing
• Backstage supervision
• Load-in or load-out following the final performance
• Boutique setup and sales
• Concessions setup and sales
• Tea party setup and hosting

Assignments are made at the discretion of North Central Ballet staff based on production needs, experience, and reliability. Submission of availability does not guarantee placement in a specific role.

Families selecting this option must complete their assigned shift in full and in accordance with all instructions provided.

Option B: Production Support Fee

Families may elect to satisfy the Production Support Obligation by paying a $150.00 non-refundable Production Support Fee in lieu of completing an on-site production support assignment.

This fee supports overall production operations and staffing needs as determined by North Central Ballet, including—but not limited to—dancer supervision, costuming, front-of-house operations, and load-in/load-out.

Families must elect this option no later than Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Families who do not complete an assigned on-site production support assignment by the established deadline will be automatically assessed the Production Support Fee through their account.

Payment of the Production Support Fee does not create a volunteer credit, does not carry over, and does not reduce or replace future production obligations.

Failure to Comply
Failure to complete an on-site production support assignment or pay the Production Support Fee by the stated deadline will result in the dancer being ineligible to perform in the production.

Without exception.

Important Notes
• The Production Support Obligation applies only to the current production and is not cumulative, transferable, or carried over to future productions.

• Each family may fulfill one obligation per production only, regardless of the number of dancers enrolled.

• After March 13, 2026, availability for on-site production support assignments may be limited based on staffing needs.

• Additional support beyond the required obligation is welcome but not required.

1. Parents will not be admitted to the audience without a ticket.
2. Parents are not permitted backstage or in dressing areas.
3. Dancers will greet guests after the performance — this is the time for flowers and congratulations.
4. More than three absences will result in removal from the cast with no refund of financial obligations.
5. No absences are permitted once the production moves into the venue.
6. Attendance at required rehearsals is mandatory — no exceptions.

Dancers are expected to:
1. Keep personal belongings separate from costumes.
2. Arrive on time and follow all schedules.
3. Bring quiet activities while waiting backstage.
4. Notify supervisors of any irregularities.
5. Arrive with hair and makeup completed.
6. Provide their own shoes, tights, and makeup in good condition.
7. Follow instructions given by adult supervisors.
8. No eating, drinking, or makeup application once in costume.

Volunteer dressers will be assigned for each performance.

Only assigned volunteers may assist with costumes.

ABSOLUTELY NO EATING, DRINKING, OR MAKEUP APPLICATION ONCE IN COSTUME.

Dancers in violation may be removed from the cast.

Assigned volunteers will:
1. Confirm dancer arrival
2. Escort dancers to and from staging areas
3. Remain with dancers until parents arrive for pickup

No one will be admitted past the stage door.

Messages and supplies must be left at the check-in table for dancer safety.

• Parents may videotape dress rehearsal only.
• A professional video will be available for purchase.
• NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY AT ANY TIME. Flash photography is extremely dangerous to performers.

Scan the QR Code or copy and paste the link below to be taken to the Cinderella Advertising Information Page.

https://northcentralballet.com/cinderella-advertising-information