Dear Parents, students and faculty of the Latin Ballet:

We are so proud of our production of “MOMO ” A Dance Theatre work based on the fantasy novel, written by Michael Ende, (author of The Neverending Story), about a little girl called Momo, who saves the world from the time thieves all by her special ability to “listen”. http://www.latinballet.com/momo-event/

MOMO is coming along beautifully. The performances will last one hour and 15 minutes counting the intermission. 

Tickets for MOMO can be purchased on-line at http://www.latinballet.com/tickets/latin-ballet-of-virginia-presents-momo for no extra charge, or at the Box Office in the lobby of the Cultural Arts Center, the week of final rehearsals. 

Tickets cost $10 if you purchase them in advance before Friday, June 2nd and $15 the day of the performance.

There are no classes Monday, Memorial Day, May 29th. 

Tech week and Dress Rehearsal for both schools will be at the Cultural Arts Center Theater (2880 Mountain Rd. Glen Allen, VA. 23060)

Dress Rehearsal on Thursday, June 1st from 5 to 8 PM

Performance times: Friday, June 2nd at 7 PM 

Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th at 2 PM

Ticket cost: $10 for children and seniors - $15 for Adults

The Latin Ballet will be selling flowers, snacks and t-shirts at special rates for your children.

REHEARSAL DATES and times at Cultural Arts Center Theater *

(2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060)

• Tuesday, May 30th: Rehearsal for Tuesdays and Thursdays CHILDREN classes of BALLET, FLAMENCO AND HIP HOP classes (Marisol, Ana, Roberto) AND Wednesday CHILDREN BALLET (Ivana): 5 to 7:30 pm
• Wednesday, May 31st: Rehearsal for Mondays and Wednesdays TEEN and ADULT classes of BALLET, Jr. Company Teen and FLAMENCO classes. 5 to 8:30 pm
• Thursday, June 1st: DRESS Rehearsal. 5 to 8:30 pm

For the Performances:

Backstage will have a waiting area and dressing rooms with books and games for your children. Chaperones (parents in charge) will take care of your children while they wait to perform. 

Students who take more than one class should arrive at least one hour before each performance starts. Children younger than 6 years old or students taking only 1 class should arrive to the theater 30 minutes before each performance starts. 

Please provide a snack and water for your child, labeled. 

* All students are required to attend rehearsals scheduled above and all performances.

LATIN BALLET OF VIRGINIA        

Pictures and Video Information

• There is a mandatory Recital Fee of $50 per student that covers professional photography and video links of the entire show to share with your family and friends.
• This year we are not asking for costume fee because MOMO needs regular clothes that you may already have.

Please remember no flash photography or video cameras are allowed during the performances.

Thank you for being part of the Latin Ballet family.

HAIR STYLE and Additional Costuming

• 3-5 years old - Ballet Classes (Ms Ana): Any Ballerina, pirate, knight, butterflies, fairy, costumes.
• Tuesday Ballet class (Ms. Marisol) and Wednesday Ballet class (Ms. Ivana): Regular clothes, any color 50’s and 60’s looking (please bring 2 different clothes to choose) and any pirate accessories you may have.
• Children Flamenco Classes:  Low bun, any color flamenco style costumes, flowers on hair, flamenco shoes.
• Teen and Adult Flamenco Classes (THE TIME): low bun, Black leggings and black leotard, flamenco shoes.
• Ballet/Jumps and Turns/Junior Company Classes of Mondays: Regular clothes from the 50’s and 60’s, hair in a bun or pony tail with ribbon, hair off the face. Include hats and accessories.  
• Ballet class of Ms Teri: Any of your favorite dance clothes from other years. 
• Hip Hop: Jeans and solid color T-Shirt with and any hat they like.

Please see attached photographs to design or look into what you already have to put together the clothes to wear in each scene. Please follow the instructor recommendations for each class.

If someone does not have the necessary clothing, please contact your instructor or/and Ms. Ana. We will find or share what is needed for your child.