Costumes/Hair/Makeup
Basic needs for all dancers Each choreographer will have specific requirements for her piece regarding hair, costumes, etc. This information will be released with plenty of time to purchase any necessary items. Please do not make any new purchases for this production until you receive the instructions from NMBC. Unlike Nutcracker, your basic needs will be minimal. Besides makeup, the only basic costume need that is certain at this time, is a nude camisole leotard for girls without plastic straps. Cover ups-always come dressed to rehearsals and the theater. Remember warm clothes for the theater in case it is cold. A bag to carry all of your items. Own makeup and hair products (see list)-label everything. Emergency phone numbers in their bag. Good Listening skills.
What to leave at home Any makeup not on the list-including sparkles. Sticky food, candy, gum. Walkman, iPod, Gameboy, headphones No liquid make up remover The makeup needs of your dancer are listed below. If you have purchased these items for a previous performance, chances are they are still in good condition and can be used. Please dispose of any makeup that looks discolored. For moist makeup (liquid eyeliner, mascara, lipstick) please dispose of if you have not used it in the last six months. For foundation or solid cake makeup, please dispose of if it is more than two years old. If your dancer does not have one, please get a sturdy case for your dancer to store their makeup in and label all items. Everyone has the same makeup! Makeup should never be shared; this is how infections are spread. Never share brushes or combs. Always send your dancers’ makeup and hair items with them even if they are applied at home-we may need to help them with touch ups. Double check all their supplies and make sure they have more than enough. Do not expect your dancer to be able to borrow what she/he needs. All items listed can be found at Walgreen’s, Wal-Mart, Target or most grocery stores. The first item under each category is the recommended purchase, the others are alternatives. NO sparkles, shiny or glossy makeup.
The makeup companies change the names of some of their items in the fall. Please be aware that if there is a name change, we will post the new information as soon as it is available.
Base-Male and Female Max Factor Pancake-comes in 6 shades Maybelline Dream Matte Mouse Foundation
Eye Shadow-Male and Female Revlon in Coffee Bean Rimmel in Orion #621
Powder-Must be loose, not cake (female)-not too pink! Covergirl loose powder Maybelline Almay
Powder-Male Love My Face Translucent Loose powder in #232 medium
Blush-Female Wet n Wild Translucent Pink Revlon Smokey Rose Almay Pink
Blush-Male Maybelline Bittersweet or similar
Mascara-Female Black, any brand
Fake Eyelashes and Glue-Older Female Dancers Andrea Duo Walgreen’s, Wal-Mart and Sally’s all carry a large selection
Eyeliner-Female Black pencil or black liquid, your choice
Eyeliner-Male Black pencil only, not liquid Maybelline Expert Eyes in Ebony
Lipstick-Female True Red, any brand, not sheer or shiny L’Oreal True Red Revlon Love that Red
Lipstick-Male Brown Love My Face #477 Wet N Wild #985B
Optional-Female Red lip liner
Makeup sponges, Q-tips, makeup remover (wipes only), carrying case
Hair Needs – Choreographers will decide and information will be given out and put on the wiki page

Important Phone Number
NMBC – 292-4245 Please use this number to call if your dancer will be late or miss a rehearsal at the studio. Please do not email about missed rehearsals. Emergency phone information while we are in the theater NMBC – 292-4245 Please continue to use the NM Ballet Company number once we move into theater rehearsals and shows. We access the messages remotely and this will be your best method of reaching the people who need to know. Please use this number to leave information if your dancer will be ill or late. When you leave your information, please speak slowly and repeat twice all phone numbers where you can be reached. Thank you for your cooperation.

New Mexico Hispanic Cultural Center It is located at 1701 4th Street SW. Please see attached map. You will need to drive around to the back (on the South side) to drop your dancer off at the loading dock. Parking- No one can park in the back without a permit. Permits will be given to the principle dancers and dancers who drive themselves. All others will need to park in the front or on the street. If you do not have a permit, NHCC security will have you towed!

Security- You will need to drop off and pick up your dancer at the loading dock, no parking.
Rehearsals- We cannot guarantee that you will be able to sit in the theater during rehearsals due to safety reasons. This decision is up to the technical directors. You will be able to wait in the front lobby.

PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS -

Dancers must fulfill their obligation to do ALL of their assigned roles including understudy roles. -Dancers must perform in ALL performances in which they are involved.
FUNDRAISING -Participation in fundraising events is mandatory. There is a minimum financial obligation due from every NMBC II dancer.

REHEARSAL/ABSENCE POLICY -Dancers are required to attend all scheduled rehearsals except in the case of an emergency or required school function. -For non-emergency absences, prior permission, granted specifically by the Choreographer is mandatory. -For emergencies please call 292-4245 as soon as possible. -After 2 missed rehearsals (excused or unexcused) the dancer will be warned. -After a 3rd missed rehearsal, the dancer may have to relinquish his/her role(s) for the next rehearsal to his/her understudy, or possibly be replaced in that role pending the Director's or Choreographer's decision. -After a 4th missed rehearsal, the dancer may likely be replaced in that role at the Director’s or Choreographer’s discretion, and possibly removal from the production. -All costume fittings are mandatory with any missed fitting counting as a missed rehearsal.

PUNCTUALITY -Advanced dancers are required to arrive at least 30 minutes before rehearsal unless prior approval has been given by the Director. This time should be used to warm up prior to rehearsal. -Dancers under 13 are required to arrive at least 15 minutes before rehearsal unless prior approval has been given by the Director. This time should be used to warm up prior to rehearsal. -If dancers are late, they will be counted as tardy unless prior approval is granted by the Director or there is an emergency. Upon the 2nd tardy, the dancer may be replaced by an understudy for that rehearsal. -A message on the company’s answering machine (292-4245) is only acceptable in the case of sudden illness or emergency. -All dancers must be ready to work at the start or rehearsal time. (Warmed up, hair done, shoes on, cell phones off, etc.) -If the dancer is not ready at the start or rehearsal, they will be counted as tardy. -A third tardy will be counted as an absence. -Any tardies after the 3rd may result in that particular role being relinquished.

PARENT/GUARDIAN PUNCTUALITY -If a dancer is not picked up at least 15 minutes after the end of rehearsal, a $5.00 fine will be charged plus $1.00 per minute thereafter. -This is to be paid in cash, immediately to the staff member that must stay with the dancer. -If someone other than a parent or guardian is to pick up the dancer, a signed permission slip will be required. -Chronic tardiness in picking up a dancer will cause the fines to double.

ATTIRE -Dancers must wear appropriate dance attire and dance shoes for all rehearsals. Girls: Tights and leotards with hair securely fastened off the face in a bun. Skirts, leg warmers, are permitted at the Director’s or Choreographer’s discretion. No junk! Boys: Tights, shirts, dance belt or underwear. Solid colored sweat pants, jazz pants or shorts are permitted at the Director’s or Choreographer’s discretion. -Dance shoes: Dancers must have rehearsal shoes that are fit to work in safely. Dancers in roles on pointe must also have 2 pairs of “back up” pointe shoes for immediate wear with ribbons and elastic sewn. -In the event a dancer wears inappropriate shoes, the dancer will be asked to sit out or “mark” his/her role to the side and an understudy will be asked to step in for that rehearsal. -Cover-up clothes must be worn to and from rehearsals. Wear appropriate clothes for the weather and never wear dance shoes outside because the dirt and rocks from outside ruin the dance floors. -Costume fitting attire is pink tights and camisole leotard ONLY!

ATTITUDE AND CONDUCT -Treat all dancers, Choreographers and volunteers with courtesy and respect. -NO GUM -Food and drink are only to be consumed in the designated areas. -Label all food and drink and take your uneaten items home with you after rehearsal. -Only water is allowed beyond the designated eating areas. -No eating or drinking in costume. -Have what you need-check your dance bag for shoes, make up, hair supplies, etc. -Have your items labeled with your name. Do not borrow. Leave valuables at home. -Keep all of your belongings in your bag. -No jewelry. -Respect others’ property. -Pick up after yourself and keep your area clean. -Keep quiet at all times, during studio rehearsals, back stage and in the wings. -Treat costumes with care. If any damage occurs, report to the costume designer immediately.

PARENTS -With long rehearsals, please send plenty of food and drink for your dancer. -Please watch and control all young children. -Please include a list of emergency numbers in your dancers’ bag. -Walk into the studio and the loading dock to pick up your dancer. We will not allow your dancer to go into the parking lot to find you. -Only parents who have signed up to volunteer back stage will be allowed back stage.

NO EXCEPTIONS! -Keep quiet during all rehearsals, back stage and in the audience. -Make sure your dancer is on time for the costume fittings that are for their particular role/roles. All costume fittings are closed. Please do not step into the room, if your assistance is needed, we will ask.

THEATER -Be on time for your call. -Each dancer must sign in at the loading dock. Do not sign in for any other dancer. -A dancer under the age of 18 will not be able to leave the theater without a parent signing him/her out. -Dancers will be signed out at the loading dock only. -If someone other than a parent will be picking up a dancer, a written, signed permission slip will be required. -Dancers under 18 who drive themselves must have a written permission slip from a parent. -Each dancer will be assigned a dressing room. Each dancer will be responsible for his/her area. -No Headphones. -Leave valuables at home. -Older dancers (13 and older) will be able to leave when their costume and accessories are in place and his/her area is clean. If he/she leaves prior to this, he/she will lose his/her place in the dressing room and will be moved to the younger dancers’ dressing room. -Younger dancers will be escorted as a group to the loading dock when their dressing room is clean. -For everyone’s safety, no misconduct from any dancer will be tolerated. -After one warning, the dancer will be reported to the Director. -Further infractions will result in disciplinary action and/or removal from particular roles.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS -Dancers who wear buns must wear hairnets for all performances at all times. Those who violate this rule will be charged a $5.00 fine per piece that they appear onstage without one. -Dancers who wear pointe shoes must sew or glue their ribbons—if ribbons stick out, a $5.00 fine will accrue per piece that their ribbons are out. -If a headpiece comes out during a performance, the dancer will be charged a $5.00 fine. If it occurs again, the fine will go up to $10.00. -If any of the above infractions occur during photo shoots or media events, all fines will double. -All fines are to be paid in cash in a labeled envelope with the dancers name, the date and the infraction.