In the last couple of newsletters I’ve mentioned an upcoming performance opportunity and I’m delighted to share the details with you. Dance is a performing art. Here’s your chance to perform after all those many hours practicing technique in the studio. 

The best part is that you’ll get to learn choreography from Allen Fields and/or Robert Gardner. Both have extensive experience choreographing and producing performances. You won’t want to miss this chance to learn from them.

The event is also a celebration of the studio. Throughout the years we’ve built a community at Albany Dance & Fitness and it will be a special treat to perform with and for fellow students and friends.

We all have busy lives, and some have work assignments that may interfere with rehearsals. Please don’t worry about missing some rehearsals. The choreographers will work around this.

Take a look below for information about the performance and rehearsals. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in participating. Include your preference for the piece or pieces you’d like to perform.  

~Gail
 
Performance Date: 10/24/26
Location: Polish Community Center, Washington Ave, Albany
Time: Doors open at 6:00 Performance at 6:30 or 6:45

Rehearsals:

Tech Rehearsal: 10/24/26 4-6 (before the show)
Performance fee: $75 (To cover choreographers’ time and light fare at the event.)

Ballet Piece (Allen)

Tuesdays 9/8-10/20 6:30-7:00 pm (You should plan on taking Beginning Ballet 5:30-6:30* pm and then stay for rehearsal. You’ll warm-up and also practice some of the steps from the piece during class)
*New time for Beginning Ballet

or

Tuesdays 9/8-10/20 8:30-9:00 pm (You should plan on taking Intermediate Ballet 7:15-8:30 and then stay for rehearsal. You’ll warm-up and also practice some of the steps from the piece during class.)
 

Jazz Piece (Allen)

Attend the American Theatrical Jazz Workshop with Allen (you don’t have to participate in the performance to take this workshop)
Sunday Afternoons 3:00-4:30 (American Theatrical Jazz Workshop)
September 13^th, 27^th and October 11^th
Additional rehearsal on 10/18 for performers
 

Contemporary Ballet piece (Robert)

Thursdays 9/10-10/22 8:30-9:00 (You should plan on taking Contemporary Ballet 7:15-8:30 and then stay for rehearsal. You’ll warm-up and also practice some of the steps from the piece during class.)