Performers in the Spring Concert and their families agree to the following expectations:
1. Attend and participate fully in the required number of weekly UIYB technique classes according to the current policy published on the UIYB website.
2. Make up for missed technique classes by attending another UIYB class (any class at the same or lower level). More than two missed classes without make-ups are not allowed.
3. Attend and participate fully in all scheduled rehearsals (including proper dress with hair secured).
4. Attend all rehearsals scheduled in the theater during Production Week, Sunday, May 11 - Thursday, May 15, 2025.
5. Arrive at call time and perform in all scheduled concerts for their level: Friday, May 16 at 7:00 PM, Saturday May 17 at 2:00 PM, Saturday May 17 at 7:00 PM.
6. If emergency circumstances arise that cause an absence from a rehearsal or performance commitment, immediately contact DNC-CommunityDance@uiowa.edu so that the staff can determine a course of action for the ensemble. Similarly, report promptly all student illnesses or injuries.
7. All rehearsals in the studios are closed to observers. Rehearsals in the theater are closed to observers beginning on Monday of production week (May 12, 2025) onward, except for official family volunteers quietly observing or volunteering on Wednesday evening.
8. Parents/guardians who are not scheduled to volunteer during dress rehearsals and performances will leave their child’s assigned classroom after 10 minutes of settling their child in.
9. No personal photographs or videos may be taken during rehearsals or performances except for the purpose of rehearsal practice. Rehearsal videos may not be published to any online public platform.
10. A professional performance video will be made available to families following the concert at no cost. Public distribution of the performance video is not allowed.
11. Participation in this performance includes granting permission for your child’s photograph to be used for University of Iowa publicity and marketing purposes.
12. No refunds of performance fees after the second rehearsal, regardless of the reason for withdrawal.
Violation of this agreement may lead to the removal of a student from a portion or the entirety of the performance and may affect a student’s future performance opportunities.