Coppelia

2026   General Information

Performances

School Show Performances Friday, April 10th, TBA
Public Performances Saturday, April 11th 3:00 & 7pm

Rehearsals

The frequency, day and time of rehearsals depend on casting.  Every effort is made to schedule rehearsals to accommodate performers’ schedules and to use their time effectively.  Not all performers are needed at every rehearsal or for the entire rehearsal time.  Corps (non-lead character) rehearsals are held on Saturdays between 1-5pm.  Specific small group rehearsals are held during the week on Mon-Thu evenings generally from 6:00-9pm or Saturdays from 1:30pm-4:30pm.  For most cast members the commitment is once or twice a week during January, increasing to 2-3 days during February and March, and 3-4 days a week during April.  During the week before the concert and the week of the concert, a greater time commitment is necessary.  As always, rehearsal schedules are subject to change.  Updated schedules are posted on our website on the Metro Dancers page and changes will be announced at pertinent group rehearsals.  Performers are responsible for all information announced and posted.

Costumes

All costumes are provided, with the exception of girls’ tights, technique and pointe shoes.  Specialty tights or shoes will be provided.

Performance Skills Class    Jan 24 ^th 2:45-3:30,  Jan 31^st  1:45-2:30, and Feb14^th   1:45-2:30

The entire cast comes together, working as a unit, to ensure that all performers have the necessary information and skills to present their very best to our audiences.  All performers are required to attend the Performance Skills class on Saturdays for 3 weeks  1/24, 1/31 & 2/14.  There is no additional fee for the class.

Performance Fees

Finances should not exclude anyone from our performances.  A $100 performance fee helps to defray the cost of repair, cleaning and replacement costumes, staffing, rehearsal work and other expenses.  This is a flat fee, not based on the number of costumes worn or parts cast.  The value of the performance experience, hours of instruction, coaching and staff time make this nominal cost a bargain.  This can be paid with a single payment or we will automatically withdraw a 1/3 payment in February, March and April.   If the cast wishes, we will also plan a fundraiser in which performers may voluntarily elect to participate.

Financial and Family Obligations

Metro Dancers is a non-profit organization and is operated as a co-op.  The success of this performance depends on the commitment and volunteer efforts of the cast and their families.  We ask that everyone donate 15 hours of volunteer help from January-April.  There are a variety of opportunities and ways you can contribute your time.  It is the responsibility of each family to record their volunteer hours in the Volunteer Log Book on the front desk.  In lieu of volunteering, you may choose to make a financial contribution, so we can hire additional staff to ensure that everything gets done.

Spring Break Project     March 23rd -28^th

We will be working w/costumes, sets and props the week of March 23-28 getting them ready for our April performance.  There is much to be done.  This work is critical and we will need lots of volunteer help.  Please put this on your calendars.

2026 Coppelia Set Building Dates

1. 2/14/26– 2^nd Sat:

• Put away Willows
• Pull 5 wagon units for Coppelia

2. 3/7/26:

• Begin Building Facade of Coppelia Set

3. 3/14/26– 2^nd Sat :

• Finish Facade

4. 3/21/26

– Pick up Scaffolding from Nancy’s and unload at PMA

5. 3/21/26- -3/28/26- Spring Break:

-Finish Building the Rest of Coppelia Set

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2026 Coppelia Costume Dates

1. 2/14/26– 2^nd Sat: (Set time at Family Meeting)

-Coppelia Costume Meeting- Needle & Thread Club

—Establish goals and dates

2. 3/14/26– 2^nd Sat :

• Finish Coppelia Corps Costume Fittings

3. 3/21/26-3/28/26- Spring Break:

• Finish Costumes for Coppelia by end of break