JOKSOD CONCERT 2022 | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Welcome JOKSOD families and dancers to our Concert Information page for 2022.

Everything you need to know about our concert will be updated on this page and so we recommend you keep checking back as much as you can. 

CONCERT WEEKEND IMPORTANT REMINDERS

HEADPIECES: All headpieces and accessories that are not with costumes will be in boxes on the table in the backstage kitchen. It is each dancers responsibility to pick up ALL item headpieces before the start of the show when organising costumes. ALL students MUST return all headpieces at the end of each concert to the designated boxes. We do not want 10,000000 messages on Sunday searching for missing items.

BE ORGANISED WITH YOUR COSTUMES: We have helpers for the younger students but our seniors need to ensure they are organised with their own costumes and know what order everything goes in. 

CHECKLIST: Ensure you have EVERYTHING in our checklist below as well as all costume items for ALL numbers. It is your responsibility to keep check of all your costume items and do not leave ANYTHING at the theatre.

SMALL PROPS: There will be a table situated side stage with all small props. It is every dancers responsibility to make sure all your props are their and waiting for you before the show. Please return all small props to this exact table!

QUICK CHANGES: There are many quick changes. All dancers are responsible to have someone lined up in advance to help with all quick changes. The extremely quick changes should be done behind stage or in some cases side stage. The key is planning and organisation. I will have a post on our Joanne O'Kelly Dancers Facebook page regarding quick changes. Please comment on the post of you have a very quick change and need some advise.

I have put Miss Tina in charge of quick changes however she cannot change everyone personally. Comment on the post to make sure we have thought of all quick changes. We will organise some help if you can not find your own.

ARRIVAL TIMES: Juniors - Seniors may arrive from10.30am on Saturday and 5.10pm on Sunday. Make sure you organise costumes and collect your headpieces, check small props upon arrival.

WARM UPS: We ask that ALL students please take your warm up seriously, we know everyone will be excited. ALL students must do their full ballet barre, conditioning and stretching!!!!!!  PROPERLY!!!!!

COMMUNICATION: During the concert if we need to communicate with families it will be via the Joanne O'Kelly Dancers Facebook Group. Please keep checking this regularly for any updates throughout the festival.

ARRIVE READY: Arrive at the theatre with ALL hair and make-up COMPLETE for your first item including eyelashes!

UNDERWEAR: Please make sure you have the appropriate underwear for your costumes. Nude undies or no undies are best. Bra straps should be clear and hidden. 

JOKSOD UNIFORM: Must be worn at all times when out of costume. Even if you are only coming to watch performances please support your studio and wear the leggings, t-shirts, jumpers and jackets. 

DROP OFF AND PICK UP: No parents are allowed to stay in the dressing rooms, you must drop your child with us at the stage door and leave. We have plenty of parent helpers and seniors who will be helping your child get ready

PARKING: Frankston Arts Centre has a dedicated car park and you can also use the streets surrounding the Centre, taking care to abide by parking rules. 

WATCHING: It is recommended for dancers who are in 2 items or less to sit in the audience and be inspired after the performances, but you will need to purchase a ticket to watch.

TICKET INFORMATION

To purchase your tickets go to Frankston Arts Centre website or in person at the Box Office.

Box Office opening hours

• PHONE
  • Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm
  • Saturday 9am - 2pm
• In person
  • Tuesday - Friday (closed Monday) 10am - 5pm
  • Saturday 9am - 2pm

At this stage, we will only be opening the stalls and not the Balcony. (This will be reconsidered depending on ticket sales)

It is recommended for dancers who are in 2 items or less to sit in the audience and be inspired after the performances. A ticket will need to be purchased for all children (including dancers who are performing) unless 12months or under. Children 12 months or under are permitted to sit on a parents knee for the concert.

ADULTS: $39.00

CHILD - 16 years and under: $27.00

PARENT HELPERS

Joanne O'Kelly School of Dance and the Frankston Arts Centre are a Child Safe Organisation. The FAC request that any person acting in a paid or unpaid position, and having direct, unsupervised contact with children, hold a Current Working with Children’s Check (WWCC).

Thanks to everyone who has already put their hand up to help backstage. 

WE STILL NEED HELPERS FOR OUR SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER CONCERT!

Parent helpers will need a current working with children's check. If your working with Children's Check has expired or you have not got one. You can apply now online and at the

If you can help please email Miss Jo - info@joanneokellyschoolofdance.com.au - label your email "Concert helper."

ONLY concert helpers will be permitted into the back stage area for the rehearsal on stage and the concert at the Frankston Arts Centre.

What to bring

MAKE UP (SEE TUTORIAL BELOW)

PLEASE NOTE: ALL TROUPES FROM JUNIORS TO SENIORS HAIRSTYLE WILL BE CLASSICAL HALF PART BUN!

SHOES AND TIGHTS

OWN ITEMS REQUIRED

D.V. Productions will be videotaping this years concert with three types of coverage available.

A copy of the performance can be ordered online as either a DVD or USB.
These will be available for pickup from the school at the start of Term 1, 2023

Cost:

• 2 Disc DVD Set—all required concert items from both concerts ... $46.00
• 3 Disc DVD Set- as above but adds Saturday and Sunday presentations on Disc 3...$49.00
• USB contains all the footage, plus presentations.... $49.00

ALL COMPETITION STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A COPY OF THE CONCERT VIDEO FOR TEACHING PURPOSES

The wonderful Belinda Strodder will be photographing our Concert this year including our Rehearsal on Stage and the Sunday concert.

See details below to order photos.

WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER

Please do not return your costumes dirty! ALL costumes MUST be returned washed and cleaned or you will be charged the full price of the costumes.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:

• ALL COSTUMES SHOULD BE HAND WASHED ONLY!!
• Turn the costume inside out and hand-wash in a clean sink or plastic tub using cold water and a small amount of gentle detergent and fabric softener.
• Gently knead the costume by hand being careful of sequins and diamantés.
• Then rinse well to remove all of the detergent and fabric softener.
• Place costume on a hanger and air dry on the washing line. Do not wring or spin!
• Do not wash velvet or tuille!
• Make up or lipstick can be removed with a make up wipe before washing.
• TUTUS:
  • Spot clean bodice with clean cloth dampened with mild detergent, crutch can be dipped in water and gently kneaded if necessary being careful not the get the tulle wet

WE HAVE TO PUT ALL COSTUMES AWAY TOGETHER SO THEY DO NOT GET LOST OR ITEMS MISSING FOR NEXT TIME. This is why we always have one day when all costumes are sorted and organised.

Please return your costumes during the following time. If you cannot personally attend this time please organise to give your costumes to another parent to return on your behalf.

ALL COSTUMES MUST BE RETURNED BY THE DESIGNATED TIMES

12.30 - 1.00 SET UP - No costumes will be accepted until 1pm

1.00 - 1.45 Sub junior and Junior Costumes - including 8 and under troupes

1.45 - 2.30 Pre - Intermediate Costumes and 10 and Under Troupes

2.30 - 3.45 Intermediate Costumes and 13 and under troupes

3.45 - 4.15 Senior Costumes - 14 and over troupes

4.00 - 5.15 HELP - This is when we need the most HELP to put everything away.This is a massive job.

STAGE MAKE UP TUTORIAL

HAIR TUTORIAL - HALF PART BUN

For majority of Classical Troupes - Make sure the bun is as FLAT as possible. 

SAUSAGE BUN TUTORIAL

For Once Upon a December - Follow this tutorial but also use bun net to secure in place. 

For Feathered Wings - secure the two high ponytails and create a messy bun. This dance then goes into Once Upon a December so will be easy to do the sausage bun.