Anonymous
Post 09/21/2022 11:20     Subject: TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
Good luck to all the dancers this year!
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2022 10:10     Subject: TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

I know - I’m telling myself to try to be less obsessive about this and just enjoy the waiting, but, so far, I’m failing miserably!


I used to try and tell myself to chill out. But now I just own it ...is it up yet...is it up yet...is it up yet

Same! And I’m not a dance mom, I’m just here to support DD as long as she loves it. But Nutcracker season is just so fun and honestly I love getting to decline all invitations for travel and activities through Fall. The season of “no”!


YES! Sorry, gotta stay in DC, nope, cant go make small talk that weekend, Nutcracker rehearsal!
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2022 10:05     Subject: TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
Anonymous wrote:

I know - I’m telling myself to try to be less obsessive about this and just enjoy the waiting, but, so far, I’m failing miserably!


I used to try and tell myself to chill out. But now I just own it ...is it up yet...is it up yet...is it up yet

Same! And I’m not a dance mom, I’m just here to support DD as long as she loves it. But Nutcracker season is just so fun and honestly I love getting to decline all invitations for travel and activities through Fall. The season of “no”!
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2022 09:48     Subject: TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Soo great to hear! DD would be happy with either obviously, but good to know a little about each. Tomorrow can’t come fast enough! Also, does anyone announce the results to their dancers in a special way? Or do anything in particular to celebrate?

My L3 has always found the news exciting enough to hear and share without any special fanfare but we do lots of celebrating/recognition during the season including special meetups with friends/family before or after a show, little cards with information to share with friends who might want to attend, a special ornament inspired by the role/costume (Etsy is great for this since so many of our roles differ from the usual ones) and the traditions Donna speaks of fondly, just taking time for a calm coffee/hot chocolate date before a show, starting/adding to a charm bracelet with the jewel(s) [fake ones for us!] for each cast and a charm related to the role…


I had been thinking about Etsy ornament, but also love the charm bracelet idea, too! Also like the idea of adopting a pre-show ritual like grabbing a coffee/hot chocolate. Thank you! I guess we’re like 12 hours away now. Trying to think about other things today to pass the time!

Haha, 12 hours away from refresh, refresh, refreshing the portal


I know - I’m telling myself to try to be less obsessive about this and just enjoy the waiting, but, so far, I’m failing miserably!


I used to try and tell myself to chill out. But now I just own it ...is it up yet...is it up yet...is it up yet
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2022 09:44     Subject: TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Soo great to hear! DD would be happy with either obviously, but good to know a little about each. Tomorrow can’t come fast enough! Also, does anyone announce the results to their dancers in a special way? Or do anything in particular to celebrate?

My L3 has always found the news exciting enough to hear and share without any special fanfare but we do lots of celebrating/recognition during the season including special meetups with friends/family before or after a show, little cards with information to share with friends who might want to attend, a special ornament inspired by the role/costume (Etsy is great for this since so many of our roles differ from the usual ones) and the traditions Donna speaks of fondly, just taking time for a calm coffee/hot chocolate date before a show, starting/adding to a charm bracelet with the jewel(s) [fake ones for us!] for each cast and a charm related to the role…


I had been thinking about Etsy ornament, but also love the charm bracelet idea, too! Also like the idea of adopting a pre-show ritual like grabbing a coffee/hot chocolate. Thank you! I guess we’re like 12 hours away now. Trying to think about other things today to pass the time!

Haha, 12 hours away from refresh, refresh, refreshing the portal


I know - I’m telling myself to try to be less obsessive about this and just enjoy the waiting, but, so far, I’m failing miserably!
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2022 09:40     Subject: TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Soo great to hear! DD would be happy with either obviously, but good to know a little about each. Tomorrow can’t come fast enough! Also, does anyone announce the results to their dancers in a special way? Or do anything in particular to celebrate?

My L3 has always found the news exciting enough to hear and share without any special fanfare but we do lots of celebrating/recognition during the season including special meetups with friends/family before or after a show, little cards with information to share with friends who might want to attend, a special ornament inspired by the role/costume (Etsy is great for this since so many of our roles differ from the usual ones) and the traditions Donna speaks of fondly, just taking time for a calm coffee/hot chocolate date before a show, starting/adding to a charm bracelet with the jewel(s) [fake ones for us!] for each cast and a charm related to the role…


I had been thinking about Etsy ornament, but also love the charm bracelet idea, too! Also like the idea of adopting a pre-show ritual like grabbing a coffee/hot chocolate. Thank you! I guess we’re like 12 hours away now. Trying to think about other things today to pass the time!

Haha, 12 hours away from refresh, refresh, refreshing the portal
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2022 09:36     Subject: TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Soo great to hear! DD would be happy with either obviously, but good to know a little about each. Tomorrow can’t come fast enough! Also, does anyone announce the results to their dancers in a special way? Or do anything in particular to celebrate?

My L3 has always found the news exciting enough to hear and share without any special fanfare but we do lots of celebrating/recognition during the season including special meetups with friends/family before or after a show, little cards with information to share with friends who might want to attend, a special ornament inspired by the role/costume (Etsy is great for this since so many of our roles differ from the usual ones) and the traditions Donna speaks of fondly, just taking time for a calm coffee/hot chocolate date before a show, starting/adding to a charm bracelet with the jewel(s) [fake ones for us!] for each cast and a charm related to the role…


I had been thinking about Etsy ornament, but also love the charm bracelet idea, too! Also like the idea of adopting a pre-show ritual like grabbing a coffee/hot chocolate. Thank you! I guess we’re like 12 hours away now. Trying to think about other things today to pass the time!
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2022 09:32     Subject: TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
Anonymous wrote:Soo great to hear! DD would be happy with either obviously, but good to know a little about each. Tomorrow can’t come fast enough! Also, does anyone announce the results to their dancers in a special way? Or do anything in particular to celebrate?

My L3 has always found the news exciting enough to hear and share without any special fanfare but we do lots of celebrating/recognition during the season including special meetups with friends/family before or after a show, little cards with information to share with friends who might want to attend, a special ornament inspired by the role/costume (Etsy is great for this since so many of our roles differ from the usual ones) and the traditions Donna speaks of fondly, just taking time for a calm coffee/hot chocolate date before a show, starting/adding to a charm bracelet with the jewel(s) [fake ones for us!] for each cast and a charm related to the role…
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2022 22:18     Subject: TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
My DD is older, it's a whole thing with her classmates she's known forever. I'm cut out of the fun, but I linger in the kitchen to overhear.
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2022 22:04     Subject: TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
Soo great to hear! DD would be happy with either obviously, but good to know a little about each. Tomorrow can’t come fast enough! Also, does anyone announce the results to their dancers in a special way? Or do anything in particular to celebrate?
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2022 21:52     Subject: Re:TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
You can’t lose at PB3. The mushroom costumes are very special and the kids always get a big “awww” from the audience, the bees get to do a sassy wiggle that makes everyone giggle, and both roles are just supremely adorable.
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2022 21:38     Subject: TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
Anonymous wrote:Is there a more “coveted” role at the PB3 level? Is the bee preferable over the mushroom? I’m clearly trying to fill the time here. Lol.


They are both SO CUTE!
I mean I think the bee is a slightly cuter costume. But both same stage time, and equal "Awwws" from the audience
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2022 21:22     Subject: TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
Is there a more “coveted” role at the PB3 level? Is the bee preferable over the mushroom? I’m clearly trying to fill the time here. Lol.
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2022 21:04     Subject: Re:TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
Ooh the frontier girls are THE BEST and they’re are always so sweet helping to wrangle the littles backstage
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2022 20:49     Subject: Re:TWSB Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
Anonymous wrote:Will it be obvious in the parent portal when roles are posted? Is it under My Students? If they aren’t cast, is it just blank? First-time caller, here.


Yes under My Students at the bottom where you registered for the Nutcracker Audition will have a Congratulations message, your child's role and a button to get their rehearsal schedule.

If a role isn't offered a message saying they were not able to offer a role and something about trying again next year will be in that same spot.