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PPDC

Orientation

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Agenda

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RB Jackets

Coaches

Mission

Fees

Join

Q & A

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Commitment

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Team Mission & Goals

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Mission

  • To provide meaningful competition experiences that inspire dancers to pursue artistic and technical excellence.
  • To cultivate dedication, discipline, and an understanding of the commitment required at the highest levels of dance.
  • To challenge talented and dedicated dancers to reach their fullest potential while proudly representing PPDC.

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Students and parents should understand the serious commitment of time, energy, and resources required

before agreeing to participate.

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Goals

  1. Technical artistry & performance skills
  2. Stage experience
  3. Team building and support
  4. Character skills: commitment, striving for excellence, goal setting
  5. Social-emotional-physical health & well-being
  6. Growth opportunities and life experience (positive stress)
  7. Become inspired / enriched
  8. Friendship and fun

Winning is not a goal in-and-of itself!

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RB Jackets:

TBA

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  • Ms. Isabelle
  • Ms. Leigh Ann
  • Ms. Makena

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  • Ms. Claire
  • Ms. Danielle
  • Ms. Fátima

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Choreographers & Coaches

Teachers

  • Additional RB Staff as substitutes when needed

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Rehearsals and Competitions

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JCT/PPDC Commitment

  • Dancer commitment is for the season; no refunds for dropping
  • Additional Acro/Contemp class required
  • Attending competition workshops/galas/classes may be required
  • Excellent attendance is mandatory
    • Provide 24 hour notice for any absences; more than 3 absences will result in dismissal
  • Make-ups:
    • Soloist make-ups may be coordinated as per coach’s availability & discretion
  • In case of Coach cancelation/RAD exam conflict, a make-up will be scheduled
  • Extra rehearsals may be requested by Coaches (additional cost)

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  • Labor Day: �September 7
  • Nutcracker Rehearsals: �November 6, 13, 14 and 21
  • Thanksgiving Week: �November 23-28
  • Nutcracker Rehearsal/Performance: December 9-12
  • Winter Break Week: �December 21 – January 2
  • Dublin ONLY; Spring Break Week: April 3-19
  • Fremont ONLY; Spring Break Week: March 13-19
  • Showcase Week: �May 17-22

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Known Holidays/Days off:

  • Ensemble: 35 Rehearsals
    • 30 Minutes M-F
    • 45 Minutes on Sat.
  • Soloists:
    • 35 Rehearsals plus additional rehearsal and competition fees
    • Rehearsal length varies

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PPDC/JCT Rehearsals

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(Aug 10, 2026 - May 22, 2027):

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Sunday Rehearsals:

  • October 11th
  • January 10th
  • February 7th
  • Mandatory part of PPDC
  • Biggest dance-power of numbers

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Group Rehearsal Schedule

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Competitions

See list of competitions and dates on our website under “PPDC info”.

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It will also be continuously updated as the actual schedules come out.

  • Coaches attending competitions vary
  • Competitions held on rehearsal days do not require make-ups

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Coaches:

Competition Info Deadline is Aug 19

Costume Order Deadline is Sept 30

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Signing Up

Schedules, contracts, and information can be found on our

“PPDC Info” page:

https://rachelsballet.com/parent-hub/#ppdc

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  1. Complete Google Form

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  1. Return Signed Contract

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Communication

  • All communication will be through the PPDC Whatsapp channel
  • There will be an announcements page for everyone, then sub communities including one just for parents, one for all students, and one for each ensemble as dancers see fit.

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Whatsapp

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QR code to the Rachel’s Ballet PPDC Info page

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Tuition and Payments

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Tuition and Payments

  • Membership: There is a $330 JCT/PPDC Membership Fee per dancer to help cover administrative costs
  • Rehearsal Fees: We will adjust according to table below if the number of dancers changes during the year
  • Payments: The first installment is due before Aug or before your June/July soloist summer choreography.
  • Costume Fees: Approximately $100/costume (most common) to $450 for specialty costume (Vocational dancers)
  • Competition Fees: Approximately $45/dancer per ensemble and $100/dancer per solo (exact fees available in fall)

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Q&A

Do you have any questions?

admin@rachelsballet.com

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All schedules, contracts, and additional information can be found on our website under the “PPDC Info” page.

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