Act 1:
Party Scene:
Marie and Family #1 girls, you were late both times you skip together. Make sure you don't take too long to hug each other "hello", so you have enough time to get organized in your formation to start skipping.
The Zombie line was late, uneven, and you're still not walking on the music. You all got late because you were late to do your jumps at the Christmas tree right before that. DON'T be late! Be right on the tail of the children before you.
Walking in the Zombie line must be one step on each note of music--- watch the person next to you and match each other's steps!
The boys' march line was also not good. You all came too far forward and then didn't back up enough when you march backwards. The line was a complete zig zag instead of a straight line. Please pay attention to the person on either side of you!
Girls, don't sit so far away from the boys when they are doing their march and you are watching them. That way, you won't have to skip so far to get over to them.
ALL PARTY CHILDREN: Do not stop thinking about what you are doing every single moment. I know you've done many performances by now, but you can't stop thinking about your steps, the corrections.you've been given, and what you are supposed to be doing at each moment. I'm seeing a little too much casual-acting on stage. I love the enthusiasm, but don't get carried away.
One last note: in the Grandfather's Dance, boys especially, please do not stomp your feet! Pick up your knees and point your feet. You're not supposed to make a lot of noise!
Battle Scene:
Very good, soldiers and Sentry, Trumpeter, and Bunny! Good energy overall, but you could be sharper with the "present arms" movement, each time you do it.
Act 2:
Good Angels!
In the opening of the Act, much better with the bows-- but Alexandra, you're still curving forward when you lead in the line of Candy Canes. Just run in a straight line so the others can make a good diagonal behind you. You might be stepping forward too much when you begin your bow, therefore getting out of line.
Veyonce, keep thinking about the way you are using your feet with every step you take, especially when you are just walking or running. Heels forward, weight on the balls of your feet, no shuffling!
Tea: Good!
Candy Canes:
Keep your eyes on your spacing in both diagonals, and cross your arabesque behind you in those emboites!!!
Polichinelles:
Very good, Polis-- thank you for remembering to really turn your face to the audience as you begin the emboites at the end.
Finale:
Everyone, PLEASE keep your feet in 5th position during those bouree turns!!!! It looks so sloppy otherwise....
