SPRITES
SPRITES REHEARSAL SCHEDULE & COSTUME FITTINGS
Dancers will be fitted DURING their weekly rehearsal.
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SAPPHIRE SPRITES
Every Saturday beginning September 12th
1:00PM-1:30PM
Costume Fitting
Saturday, September 12th
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EMERALD SPRITES
Every Saturday beginning September 12th
1:30PM-2:00PM
Costume Fitting
Saturday, September 12th
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DIAMOND SPRITES
Every Saturday beginning September 12th
2:00PM-2:30PM
Costume Fitting
Saturday, September 12th
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OPAL & RUBY SPRITES
Every Saturday beginning September 12th
2:30PM-3:00PM
Costume Fitting
Saturday, September 12th
Wardrobe Info: Sprites
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Costume fittings are mandatory for all cast members.
Remove nail polish (fingers & toes) for dress rehearsals and performances.
No jewelry, hair glitter or body glitter
The care of all costumes is the responsibility of each dancer and the wardrobe department.
NO costumes are to be worn in public areas of the theater.
Absolutely no eating or drinking (except water) is allowed in costume. No sitting on the floor while in costume.
Volunteers: Before performances, be sure to check costumes for damage and alert wardrobe department for repair. All costumes are to be hung up immediately after wear.
Wardrobe department is available to assist ALL dancers with dressing, fitting issues, repairs, and/or performance costume changes.
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Nutcracker parents/guardians must use this link to purchase the necessary items for their dancer(s) by October 1st, 2026. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the ordering of these items.
If your dancer has performed this role in the past, these items are acceptable for use.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING:Click on the link: https://www.sodanca.com/pages/rochester-city-ballet-sdplus
Select the child’s role
The items AND color requirement for each item is listed at the top of the page
Dancers may select any variation of the item listed (ex: tank leotard vs. camisole leotard OR footed tight vs. convertible tight). Tights and leotards run true to size.
The discount code is: SDPLUSRCB15
Items will be shipped directly to you and received within 2-4 business days after the order is placed.
All orders need to be placed by October 1st, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: The only exception to this order form is the tights for the Sprites. The red tights for the Sprites will be purchased by Rochester City Ballet. Red tights must be kept with the costumes and will be washed and returned to the theatre after each performance by RCB wardrobe.
Once you have ordered and received the ballet shoes, please write your dancer's name inside the shoes and give them to the front desk NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 3rd. We want to ensure that every dancer's shoes are painted for the Nutcracker Photo Days on October 18th and 25th! The items ship very quickly after ordering; however, we recommend ordering the items ASAP to allow time for exchanges. If you need to exchange items for a different size, there is a link on the homepage of the SoDance link we provided below.
If your dancer is a Sprite for a second year and you already own the green shoes, you do not need to purchase another pair (as long as they fit).
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All Nutcracker costume supplies mentioned above.
Hair Supplies: Comb, brush, hair pins, hair nets, hairspray (Arrive with hair done)
Make-up: Consult makeup application guide. Arrive with ALL makeup done except lipstick (which is applied after the costume is on).
No jewelry, nail polish, hair or body glitter. Eyeglasses cannot be worn on stage.
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Bun should be at top of crown to allow proper headpiece fit.
*DO NOT use metal hair clips or barrettes, as they will reflect stage lights.
Absolutely NO hair or body glitter.
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Please follow the link below for a detailed makeup guide for Sprites.
Important Info:
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SIGN-IN:
Angels, Pages, and Sprites MUST be signed into Eastman Theatre by a parent or guardian (18 years or older).
A Supervisor will escort the dancer, with their belongings, to the proper dressing room.
Parents are permitted in the dressing room ONLY IF they are scheduled to volunteer for that shift. These sign-up forms will be sent out sometime in October.
Once dancers are signed in, they are not permitted to leave their dressing room unless escorted by a supervisor for restroom, rehearsal, or performance.
Angels, Pages, and Sprites cannot be signed into Eastman Theatre until their scheduled rehearsal times or cast calls; and there MUST be a Supervisor present in their dressing room.
SIGN-OUT:
Angels, Pages, and Sprites will be dismissed at the end of the entire performance, after final bows.
Angels, Pages, and Sprites MUST be signed out of Eastman Theatre by a parent or guardian (18 years or older).
The Supervisor will escort the dancer from the dressing room to their parent or guardian (18 years of age).
Please sign your dancer out of Eastman Theatre AFTER they are with you.
Angels, Pages, and Sprites who are DOUBLE CAST MUST be signed out between performances following the proper procedure above. They are to return to Eastman Theatre, following the proper procedures above, at CAST CALL for their second performance.
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RCB staff, volunteers, and performers are the only people allowed past the sign-in security desk. Parents are NOT permitted in the dressing rooms or the theatre at any time unless they have signed up to volunteer. Once you sign your child in, supervision will help them to the correct dressing room with all of their belongings.
Any item brought into the theatre for a performer should be brought to the security desk with your child’s name and Nutcracker role clearly marked on it.
Dancers are not allowed to “TRAVEL” around the theatre without supervision, bathroom trips included. All performers are expected to stay in their dressing rooms when not on stage or in rehearsal.
Dancers are responsible for cleaning up after themselves and remembering their belongings. Please remind your child to be respectful of the space. RCB and its volunteers are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Remember to bring nutritious, non-messy snacks (that do not contain nuts or nut oils of any kind, this includes peanut butter) and drinks to maintain energy.
Music in dressing rooms is prohibited. Please no CD’s, radios, MP3 players, iPods, iPads, etc.