City Lit Theatre Company: Cinderella (Dance)

About this course

Participants apply choreography learned through Musical Theatre Dance classwork to a full pantomime production, working through rehearsals and performances with actors and backstage crew. The course explores how a production is assembled within time and budget constraints, including the etiquette of technical and dress rehearsals. Learners practise following the choreographer’s concept in performance and working constructively with stage management. The process requires active listening, clear communication and a professional approach to preparation, feedback, rehearsals and performances.

What you'll learn

• Apply rehearsed choreography within the structure of a longer musical production
• Follow and realise a choreographer’s concept through rehearsal and performance
• Work appropriately with actors and backstage stage-management teams
• Engage effectively with rehearsal and performance processes

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for improver-level dancers joining an established pantomime process. Participants should be prepared to work collaboratively, respond to feedback, meet preparation deadlines and commit fully to the rehearsals and performances they are called to attend.

• Uses choreography developed through Musical Theatre Dance classwork
• Requires clear communication and active listening
• Involves working with actors and backstage crew
• Requires sustained commitment to the production process

Before you go

• Participants must provide their own dance shoes and basic black dance clothing suitable for dance.
• Other costume elements are provided as needed for the production.