SCHEDULE [FYI: All North Florida Scholarship Organization, Inc. business and pageant endeavors are usually addressed Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 5PM, at the office: 817 Willow Branch Avenue., Jacksonville, FL 32205, 904-384-3578. Emails, regular mail, and calls are received weekdays only. Saturday, February 25th, 2012 - 1PM to 3PM - Rehearsal / Meeting [LOCATION: Scott Jones School of Dance, 6565 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32277, 904-744-7055, http://www.scottjonesdance.com.] This rehearsal will be to learn the opening number, introductions, walking patterns for the competition, the Parade of Contestants (prior to crowning/award), and the positions for awards and crowning. You may bring your pageant wardrobe to show to the directors, especially if you are trying to decide between more than one option. Bring the shoes you will be competing in for practice. This is the time to get familiar with the pageant process so that the rehearsal at the Wilson Center (FSCJ) will be quick and efficient, and allow for you the maximum amount of "get-ready" time before the pageant. Should you fail to attend this rehearsal, the pageant's directors have the option to remove you from the opening number and introductions, and possibly the pageant depending on the circumstances. Please try to clear your calendar now for this date and time to ensure your attendance. All requirements were due 2/10/12, so nothing should need to be turned in at this rehearsal. Saturday, February 25th, 2012 - 4 PM to 6 PM - Interview Competition [LOCATION): Scott Jones School of Dance, 6565 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32277, 904-744-7055, http://www.scottjonesdance.com.] There will be time to get ready for the interviews after the rehearsal (from 3 to 4 PM) with plenty of space to get ready with large mirrors. Bring all interview wardrobe, hair tools, and make-up to the studio (keep them in the studio, not in your hot vehicle). Once your interview is over, you will need to gather your things and leave without discussing your interview with contestants after you. When using curling irons, please bring a towel or other buffer underneath them so that you will not damage the floor, wall, or any other part of the studio. Sunday, February 26th, 2012 - 1:00 PM - Rehearsal /// 4:00 PM - Pageant - FSCJ, South Campus, Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246. (Be sure to visit there or drive by prior to the pageant so you will not have problems finding it the day of the pageant.) 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Set up stage set, contestants may start arriving (must be ready to go at 1PM) 1:00 - 3:00 PM - Rehearsal on stage, run through for contestants and dancers, sound-check for entertainment, etc. 3:00 - 4:00 PM - Break Time, contestants prepare for pageant, clear house, audience gets seated 4:00 - 6:00 PM - PAGEANT - in the Theatre 6:00 - 6:15 PM - Photos of all contestants, finalists, winners, Judges, etc. 7:00 PM - be cleared out of Wilson Center **This is a tight schedule, we need to be on-time and efficient with our rehearsal. MORE INFO: **Be ready for rehearsal at the Wilson Center by 1:00 PM. If the tech crew is still setting lights or stage set, be patient. We'd rather wait on the Ritz, than for contestants who are not ready or on time. **The rehearsal is not a dress rehearsal, so we will not be changing into wardrobe so that the rehearsal will go quick and smoothly. Feel free to show the directors your wardrobe at any other previous time. You are suggested to wear the shoes at rehearsal that you will be wearing in the competition. **During the break time prior to the pageant, you should not leave the theatre. You are responsible for your own preparation, hair, and make-up. If you have a hair or make-up person, they will need to meet with you prior to you arriving at the theatre by no later than 1:00 PM. No coaches or assistants will be allowed back-stage. **Please eat lunch before you come. The pageant will be done at a reasonable hour so that you are free to go to dinner on your own afterwards. Food and drink are not allowed in the Theatre area. (Or keep water bottles and small snacks in your dressing room, but don't make a mess!) **All contestants (Miss & Teen) are requested to stay for a group picture before leaving. Then photos will be taken of all finalists and award winners. Then photos will be taken with the Judges and titleholders. Then photos can be taken with family members if there is time. Once you have completed your photos, please return to the dressing room to gather your things. We need to leave the Wilson in good condition, as when we arrived. **You will need to make an appointment with the directors within the first week to sign the titleholder paperwork and receive some initial prizes. If you are from out of town, please advise if you need to meet with the directors after the pageant if you can't be back within one week. **Little Sister photos will be taken by the photographer during that portion of the pageant when they are crowned and do not have to stay after the pageant for photos. **MAKE YOURSELF A CHECK-LIST OF ALL WARDROBE ITEMS YOU NEED. Include the garment, undergarments, shoes, jewelry, hair accessories, make-up, etc. Use this list as you are packing for the day. If you forget something, there will not likely be time to go home and get it based on the above schedule. Have a back-up plan in case anything goes wrong with your planned wardrobe (back-up dress or swimsuit in your car, sewing kit, extra safety pins, clips, etc.). ** Cell phones should not be used during rehearsal time. You may turn them on during the break (the hour before the pageant). Keep them off or in the dressing room during the rehearsal and the pageant itself. Encourage your guests to keep their ringers and beepers off in the audience. ** Any further questions? Contact us at missjacksonville@bellsouth.net or clsanders@bellsouth.net.
BEST WISHES TO YOU IN THE COMPETITION!
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