PLEASE NOTE THIS PAGE IS IN THE PROCESS OF UPDATING FALL SEMESTER INFORMATION…THIS NOTICE WILL BE DELETED ONCE THE INFORMATION IS SET.
Subject to change, check back often.
Attendance at all activities listed on this Production Schedule are mandatory and are IN ADDITION TO the regularly scheduled rehearsal times. (Regularly scheduled rehearsal times are Mondays and Wednesdays 6-8 pm in KENYON STUDIO l and ll.)
This is a general outline of the Production Schedule. It is important to refer to the Rehearsal Schedule page for weekly details.
If you have questions about this please contact: jomeehan@vassar.edu.
Aug. 31st, Mon. |
Classes Begin |
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| Sept. 3, Thurs. | 3:00-4:00 | General Interest Meeting – for those wishing to know more about VRDT and the 20/21 season. Kenyon Hall, Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater also accessible via Zoom at https://vassar.zoom.us/j/97349410016 |
| Sept. 4th, Fri. | 3:00-3:45 | VRDT Ballet Audition – For those wishing to be considered for the ballet repertory in VRDT. Must have at least three years ballet training and pointe-work must be strong for those dancing on pointe. |
| Sept. 5th, Sat. | 12:00 – 3:30 | VRDT Auditions: Kenyon Hall General audition for freshmen and those students who have never been VRDT members 12-12:30 – warm-up (Lisa) 12:30-1:45 Jazz and modern audition. All those wishing to audition for Lisa’s Jazz piece must be available for rehearsals 1:30-3 on Tuesdays and Thursdays VRDT Audition for company members wishing to be considered for Lisa’s Jazz piece |
| Sept. 7th, Mon. | 3:00 – 7:30 | 3:00 Orientation – First-years and other first-time members will meet with the Director and Assistant Director of VRDT at 3:00pm in the Francis Daly Fergusson Dance Theater followed by headshots taken in Lobby
3:00 – 4:30 Headshots – Returning company members meet in dance theater auditorium social distancing in seats. Headshots will be taken one by one in Lobby. 4:30 – 5:30 Faculty pieces Studio 1 and 2 Steve/Leslie 5:30 – 6:30 Faculty pieces Studio 1 and 2 Steve/Leslie |
| Sept. 9th, Wed. | 4 pm – 8 pm | Student Choreographer audition |
| Oct. 12th, Mon. | 6:00-7:00 | John Meehan and David Ferri meet with Student Choreographers following VRDT time. |
| Oct. 10th and 11th
or Oct. 17th and 18th |
2:30-6:30 |
Modern Workshop…company will be divided into 4 groups and each group will work as followsSaturday Group a. 2:30-4:30… group b. 4:30-6:30 Sunday Group c. 2:00-4:00… group d. 4:00-6:00 |
| Nov. 4th, Wed. | 5:30-7:00 | John Meehan and David Ferri consult with student choreographers. |
Nov. 20th – Nov. 29th |
Thanksgiving Break |
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| November 30th | Online classes resume | |
| Dec. 7th, Mon. | TBC | CEQ’s |
Dec. 9th, Wed. |
Last day of classes |
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Dec. 18th-Jan. 20th |
Winter Break |
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| Jan. 20th, Wed. | 3:30-5:30 | First VRDT rehearsal for spring semester |
February 1st – February 5th |
Modfest Production Week (TBC) |
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| Feb. 3rd, Wed. | 3:30-6:00 | 3:30-4:00 Company warm-up 4:00 Tech and dress for MODFEST |
| Feb. 5th, Fri. | 6:00-8:30 | 6:00-6:30 Dancer Call and Company warm-up 7:00 Performance |
| Feb. 20th, Sat. | Costume selection with Leslie Saturday 11:00-2:00 Sunday 10:00-2:00 |
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Mar. 5th-21st |
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Spring Break |
| Mar. 8th – 13th or Mar. 15th – 20th | Modern Rep workshop TBC | |
Apr. 10th – 14th |
Showcase Tech Week |
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| Apr. 10th – 11th | 12-6 | Tech rehearsals on stage |
| Apr. 12th, Mon. | 4:30-6:30 | Tech rehearsal |
| Apr. 14th, Wed. | 4:15-7 | Dress rehearsal |
| Apr. 16th – 18th | 7 pm | VRDT Showcase Performances |
| April 19th, Mon. | 4-7:00 | 4:00-4:15 Evaluations 4:15-7:00 Final Cast Party and Farewell to Seniors |
| April 26th, Mon. | Dance Department Spring Showings
3:30-6 – Tech 7 – Performance *Note: this is not a VRDT performance |
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| May 4th, Tue. | Second semester classes end |