The dance showcase will return to its two-night schedule this spring. It is rewarding to see our collective commitment to these students result in a more accessible experience for their families. Thank you for recognizing the importance of this change and validating the hard work of every dancer.
June 4, 2016
Final supporters
NFA’s Dance Program comes together every spring and puts on a recital/showcase. Students start working on their own choreography in September for the show in May. In the past, the show has been on two nights; one show on Thursday, and one show on Friday. With both nights being nearly sold out, NFA dancers are very disappointed that the show is only one night this year (Friday, May 13th).
With all of the sweat, tears, hard work, and dedication that students put into making the show a success, it is NOT fair to make the show only one night. Many parents work, and simply cannot afford to miss work on Friday, which is only one reason why the show should be more than one night. Last year, the show was talked about for weeks after; it was a jaw-dropping night of talent. Having the show two nights will allow for costumes next year to be cheaper. The more money we raise, the cheaper costumes will be — and costumes aren’t cheap. Most dancers are in at least 6 dances, and costumes can sometimes come out to about $30/each dance. If Slater Auditorium is completely filled, people will be forced to sit in awful seats - where they cannot see. It is not fair to cram people into tiny Slater Auditorium for one night.
Make the show 2 nights!
We are petitioning for the show to be on Thursday, May 12th, in addition to Friday, May 13th. If you could please sign the petition below, it would be greatly appreciated. Please share this with anyone, we want/need as many names as possible.
Thank you,
NFA students
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 10, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
April 8, 2016
99 Comments
As someone who used to partake in these dance shows every spring when I was in school I know first hand that one night is not enough. Slater is not big enough for one night when so many people want to attend. I'm not sure who won't let them have it two nights but but whoever is making that descion is making a poor one.
Last year I came to support all my NFA friends and it was an amazing show. I remember it being packed in the auditorium so especially not being from NFA, it may be difficult to get tickets if the show is only one night because of the limited seats and the amount of people interested in going.
Providing two shows not only benifits the dancers but also the community. We are in a town where recreational programs are being shut down by the minute. As a community we must support the youth and allow the community to become available for the show .
As a parent, I couldn't imagine not being able to get in to see my daughter dance if they cut off when the auditorium is full! And some parents might not be able to get out of work early to get there early to hope they make the cut.
As a Alumni & former dance team coach at NFA, this is disheartening. The showcasing of arts are integral to the growth of an artists. The students want two 2 shows allow them to do so giving an amazing opportunity to show them the business side of entertainment Wilson Founder & Executive Director Steven Wilson PLO
Please make this show 2 nights
Their should be two shows
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The dance showcase will return to its two-night schedule this spring. It is rewarding to see our collective commitment to these students result in a more accessible experience for their families. Thank you for recognizing the importance of this change and validating the hard work of every dancer.
June 4, 2016
Final supporters
NFA’s Dance Program comes together every spring and puts on a recital/showcase. Students start working on their own choreography in September for the show in May. In the past, the show has been on two nights; one show on Thursday, and one show on Friday. With both nights being nearly sold out, NFA dancers are very disappointed that the show is only one night this year (Friday, May 13th).
With all of the sweat, tears, hard work, and dedication that students put into making the show a success, it is NOT fair to make the show only one night. Many parents work, and simply cannot afford to miss work on Friday, which is only one reason why the show should be more than one night. Last year, the show was talked about for weeks after; it was a jaw-dropping night of talent. Having the show two nights will allow for costumes next year to be cheaper. The more money we raise, the cheaper costumes will be — and costumes aren’t cheap. Most dancers are in at least 6 dances, and costumes can sometimes come out to about $30/each dance. If Slater Auditorium is completely filled, people will be forced to sit in awful seats - where they cannot see. It is not fair to cram people into tiny Slater Auditorium for one night.
Make the show 2 nights!
We are petitioning for the show to be on Thursday, May 12th, in addition to Friday, May 13th. If you could please sign the petition below, it would be greatly appreciated. Please share this with anyone, we want/need as many names as possible.
Thank you,
NFA students
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 10, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
April 8, 2016
99 Comments
I totally agree - the costumes for 2 dances are $120 and the students deserve to perform more than once especially if their support team cannot attend on Friday.
As someone who used to partake in these dance shows every spring when I was in school I know first hand that one night is not enough. Slater is not big enough for one night when so many people want to attend. I'm not sure who won't let them have it two nights but but whoever is making that descion is making a poor one.
Last year I came to support all my NFA friends and it was an amazing show. I remember it being packed in the auditorium so especially not being from NFA, it may be difficult to get tickets if the show is only one night because of the limited seats and the amount of people interested in going.
Providing two shows not only benifits the dancers but also the community. We are in a town where recreational programs are being shut down by the minute. As a community we must support the youth and allow the community to become available for the show .
As a parent, I couldn't imagine not being able to get in to see my daughter dance if they cut off when the auditorium is full! And some parents might not be able to get out of work early to get there early to hope they make the cut.
As a Alumni & former dance team coach at NFA, this is disheartening. The showcasing of arts are integral to the growth of an artists. The students want two 2 shows allow them to do so giving an amazing opportunity to show them the business side of entertainment Wilson Founder & Executive Director Steven Wilson PLO
Please make this show 2 nights
Their should be two shows
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I totally agree - the costumes for 2 dances are $120 and the students deserve to perform more than once especially if their support team cannot attend on Friday.