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Pure Dance
Pure Dance is often the biggest show StageSoc does all year, with typically 3 audiences of around 400 people each! It requires significant planning and manpower to execute, but produces incredible results. This page details various information about how to Pure Dance, including information for various departments, and extra roles that may be required.
General Info
Previous venues:
- 2023-2026: Thornden Hall, Eastleigh
- 2022: The Berry Theatre, Hedge End
- 2018-2020: Nuffield Theatre
- 2015-2017: Southampton Guildhall
- 2007-2014: Turner Sims Concert Hall
- 2006: The Annex
TD
TDs for Pure Dance are typically elected in the Autumn term such that there is enough preparation time. In addition, HoDs are normally elected before Christmas so that they can also have plenty of time.
Companies previously hired from
- SUSU
- Event Electrical
- GLS Lighting
- Surrey Event Services
LD and Lighting
LD information
Rig plan
Designing the rig, past rigs etc.
Fixtures that have been used:
- Chauvet R1 beams
- Chauvet R2X beams
- Chauvet Intimidator Hybrid 140SR
- Chauvet R2 wash
- ETC ColorSource PAR
- Hex battens
Info on using Chamsys by Lewis McGhee https://stagesoc.org.uk/gallery/preview.php?id=9725
Tips (labelling lights for get in, hire plenty of cables, lessons learnt from previous years etc.)
SD and Sound
Mostly cleaning up the tracks sent by the dancers
DSM
Pure Dance is one of the only StageSoc shows in which we tend to actually have a DSM. It falls under them to “call” the show. This involves calling the LX or Sound Cues at the top of each number after ensuring the stage is ready. They will also communicate with ASMs and any other stage crew about any stage side issues or events. Finally, in the case of an emergency, it has previously been that the “voice of god” evacuation announcement and would come through them if it were needed.