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3. Troupe members are expected to treat fellow members and the director with courtesy and respect at all times. 4. Members must purchase a troupe costume at a cost of $100.00 as well as have a matching coin hip scarf. Members must be able to purchase their own costume. Zills and a veil are also required. Other costume pieces/props may also need to be purchased depending on choreography. The director will try to find the most affordable price for members. 5. Potential troupe members maybe asked to delay entrance to the troupe if the choreography is too far along for a new member to catch up. The potential member will be informed as soon as a new choreography is being created. 6. If the director receives any monetary compensation from any troupe performances, the money will be put into a troupe fund. This money will be used for any potential costume needs of the troupe. 7. All members must be able to quickly learn and execute choreography. 8. Troupe members must become members of the Northeast Belly Dance Assoc. Boston Chapter REHEARSAL RULES: 1. Rehearsals are held every Thursday from 7-8 pm at The Weaving Serpent Studio, in Roslindale, MA. 2. Members must attend rehearsal on time. If a member is going to absent or late, they must make every effort to inform the director in advance so adjustments can be planned accordingly. 3. The purpose of the troupe is to provide students with performance opportunities in safe and appropriate venues. While not all members are members are required to perform, the sole purpose of rehearsal is to learn choreography and their associated techniques for performances. 4. Rehearsals are at no cost to the student, as long as the troupe size allows for enough rehearsal space at the studio. 5. Excessive absence from rehearsal can lead to expulsion from the troupe. 6. All members must be present at dress rehearsal (generally held a day or two before a scheduled performance). 7. If Zehara feels though a member is unable to effectively execute choreography, the member maybe asked to sit out a performance until she is able to learn the choreography. 8. If a member misses more than two rehearsals, Zehara may ask the member not to perform in a scheduled performance. PERFORMANCE RULES: 1. Most performances will be at Belly Dance related events, although some general public opportunities such as community festivals or fairs may arise. Troupe members will be notified at least 3-4 weeks prior to performances. **EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCY** situations, any member who commits to a performance but does not show up the day of the performance will be asked to leave the troupe. 2. Troupe members are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the show. In most cases, the director will arrange for car pooling to and from where the event is being held. 3. Troupe members are required to be at a performance at least 1 hour to 45 minutes BEFORE their scheduled time. Most venues require performers to be at a venue early. This also allows ample time for costume changes and a run through of choreography. 4. Members should have their make up done prior to coming to a performance. 5. When not performing, members must be covered appropriately (sweaters or cover up's). Some venues make ask performers to leave if they are not suitably covered when not performing. 6. Troupe members are to remain professional AT ALL TIMES! No smoking, drinking or lewd and offensive conduct is to occur while at a performance venue. 7. Director will notify troupe members of a scheduled performance as far in advance as possible. Though rare, troupe members may be asked to perform on short notice. In such cases, previous choreography will be used. 8. Members must perform in at least 3 performances in order to remain in the troupe. |
