Our October newsletter is all things Nutcracker for those who have a student participating in the show. Please read through it in its entirety and let us know if you have any questions!

1) TICKETS:  Clara and the Nutcracker tickets go on sale NEXT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6^TH AT NOON!  Tickets are $22/person and $18 for Children and Seniors.  Infant comps are available.  One thing to note is that we will be charging $25 for any tickets that are bought at the door December 13^thor 14^th so be sure to get them ahead of time!  It is assigned seating and you can purchase tickets by visiting LCTIX.com or calling 970-221-6730!  We will send out an email to remind you when tickets are officially live!  The show days and times are:

• Friday, December 13^th at 7pm
• Saturday, December 14^th at 2pm and 7pm

2) PROGRAM SPONSORS:  Each year we ask for sponsors to be a part of our production of Clara and the Nutcracker.  These sponsors help us to put on the type of production that people from all over the state come to see.  Sponsorship packages range from $50-$500 and are a wonderful way to get your business name out there or even just to wish your dancer “Good Luck” on their performance!  We will feature ads in our program, which will be seen by over 3,000 people and some packages even include free tickets with preferential seating!  Please see “Sponsor Packet 2019” for information, and we will have packets available on the news board as well! Please email us at info@contemporarydanceacademy.com if you would like to become an official sponsor!  DEADLINE TO HAVE AN AD IN THE PROGRAM IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30^TH!

3) VOLUNTEERS:  As always, we will need all the help we can get backstage this year at the Lincoln Center.  We have almost 175 students a part of this year’s production of Clara and the Nutcracker and want to make sure it is a positive experience for all of our dancers.  We will need at least 2 volunteers per Ballet class for the dress rehearsal and all 3 shows!  Starting next week, we will have sign ups on the news board in the lobby!  We will also need help with steaming costumes, load in/out (Dads and brothers appreciated), as well as a few Dads that may have trucks/trailers to help pick up sets, so if you are unable to be backstage for the shows, we can still use your help!  Please email info@contemporarydanceacademy.com if any of these extra tasks interest you and Sandra at sandra@adashofsanity.com if you have any volunteer questions!  Thanks in advance!

4) MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSAL DATES: As a reminder, please set aside the following days/times for our mandatory Dress Rehearsals!  We will have specific class rehearsal times in the next few weeks but your dancers should be available during the following days/times:

• Saturday, December 7^th: DRESS REHEARSAL AT CDA (1:00-7:00pm)
• Wednesday, December 11^th: DRESS REHEARSAL AT LINCOLN CENTER (4:00-9:00pm)
• Thursday, December 12^th: (Ages 9+) Rehearsal for FAST TRACK AND LEADS ONLY (4:00-8:00pm)

5) HELP US SPREAD THE WORD: We will be creating an event on Facebook but every “Share” “Like” and “Repost” is greatly appreciated!  We will have posters and fliers available if you are able/willing to pass out!  Our goal this year is to have our first sold out Lincoln Center performance so we appreciate any help we can get on getting the word out of this wonderful production!