Arrival/Dismissal Instructions At
The Caramoor Center For Music And The Arts
11th Annual Concert – June 8th, 2024
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Your dancer(s) must arrive dressed and ready 30 minutes prior to show time. (Baby Ballet dancers – 15 minutes prior)
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Dancers are required to stay backstage for the duration of the show for the safety of all dancers!
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Shows will begin promptly on time and will not be held for any dancers/audience members.
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Seating arrangements in the theater will be first come, first serve
Address: 149 Girdle Ridge Rd, Katonah, NY 10536 – Look for the ADP sign! (Do NOT just put “Caramoor” into your GPS, as it may bring you to the back entrance and you will not be able to find the dancer drop off point!)
Parking will be in Fox’s Field and East Meadow. Parking attendants on site will be directing traffic
*Handicapped parking will be available near Entry Circle
What to have prepared upon arrival:
- All Show Tickets for all shows you will be attending throughout the day
**The Caramoor has limited cellular reception – Please be sure to have all tickets downloaded to your phone prior to arrival
Dancer Drop Off:
After parking, you will walk your dancers to Entry Circle where our staff will greet them. Dancers will then be walked by our staff to their designated backstage area. Dancers are required to stay backstage for the duration of the show for the safety of all dancers! Our staff will assist them throughout the show, including costume changes.
All dancers must arrive dressed and ready in their first costume. This includes their dance shoes if weather permits. If your dancer is in more than one dance in any particular show, click HERE for the order of each show. *Sneakers/rain boots are permitted in the case of inclement weather. Otherwise, dancers should arrive in their dance shoes.
What your dancer will need:
*Please label all items being sent with your dancer*
All Dancers are allowed one water bottle and a light jacket/sweatshirt if necessary. *Sneakers/rain boots are permitted in the case of inclement weather. Otherwise, dancers should arrive in their dance shoes.
Dancers in 1 class:
Nothing else permitted besides the above listed optional items
Dancers in 2-3 classes:
Their ADP provided Concert Box filled with their additional costume(s) and dance shoes and the above listed optional items
Dancers in 4+ classes:
One bag filled with their costumes/shoes and the above listed optional items
Pre-Ordered Concert Gifts For Dancers such as Flowers, Bears, etc:
Will be available for pick up between Entry Circle and the Theater entrance
Audience Members:
After one parent has dropped off their dancer at Entry Circle, your party will be directed to the Venetian Theater. Seating arrangements are first come, first serve.
- Please designate ONE adult to pick up your dancer at the conclusion of the show. You will be directed to the reception tent where you will be able to pick up your dancer.
- ALL other audience members not designated to pick up a dancer will exit the theater the same way they entered.
Dancers In Multiple Shows:
The Venetian Theater will be vacated and cleaned in between each show. Even if your dancer is in back-to-back shows, you will be required to vacate the tent at the conclusion of the show so the venue can be properly cleaned.
If your dancer is in multiple shows, we encourage you to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Caramoor. Feel free to pack a picnic and enjoy time with your family. You will have access to the Sunken Garden, Friends Field and the Picnic Lawns.