Ensemble performers in levels 3, 4, and 5 and their families agree to the following expectations:
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 or scheduling a private lesson. 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: Friday May 16 at 7:00 PM, Saturday May 17 at 2:00 PM, and 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 Tech Week (May 12, 2025) onward, except for official family volunteers quietly observing or volunteering for Dress Rehearsal #1 on Wednesday evening.8. Parents/guardians who are not scheduled to volunteer during dress rehearsals and performances will leave 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 Rehearsal videos may not be published onto any online public platform.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 result in the removal of a student from a portion or all of the performance, and will affect a student’s future performance opportunities.