Cherry Blossom Fesitval

Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival

Saturday, April 11th

  • All parents will need to sign the waiver. The waiver will be available to sign at both in-person rehearsals.

    Here’s the waiver if you’d like to read it beforehand:

    Waiver Link

  • Sakura Festival Logistics

    The Matsuri is enclosed by a fence and performers shall only enter or exit the Matsuri through designated exit/entry points. Please note: Spectators will need tickets to enter.

    The Sakura Matsuri, a Japanese street festival, has three main entrances:

    • 7th St and Pennsylvania Ave

    • 7th St on Constitution Ave

    • John Marshall Park & Pennsylvania Ave

    Any attempt to circumvent these designated exit/entry points will not be tolerated.

    Arrival Time: 11:45 AM

    Performance Time: 12:45-1:15 PM

    Set list (TBD)

  • Dancers do not need a ticket.

    Sakura Matsuri Tickets - Apr 11th:

    https://sakuramatsuri.org/

  • Performers will wear a white long sleeve shirt (purchased with registration), black leggings, and black tennis shoes.

    Long Sleeve Shirts will be picked up during rehearsal on Friday, April 10th, from 5:15-8:00 PM.  The address is 10126 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD.

  • Thursday, April 2 - 5:30-7:30 PM

    • on Zoom (MCPS Spring Break)

    • Learn changes/review “Lucky Girl Syndrome”

    • Learn “Iris”

    • Zoom Link

    *Please make sure your kiddos review the choreography over the week!

    Wednesday, April 8 - 6:15-7:45 PM

    • in person - Pine Crest ES Gym

    • Review “Lucky Girl Syndrome” and “Iris”

    • Run through Set - including other P.O.M. dances

    Friday, April 10 - 5:15-8:00 PM

    • P.O.M. Studio

    • We will be rehearsing with the Japanese group of dancers (YA)

    • If you can, carpool or drop off dancers

  • Your dancer can start learning the choreography below prior to our zoom call on April 2nd.

    Iris

    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8wdbcbv19y34j3ru68r18/AGEHb0pXWj8_T6YL-aUg6Sg?rlkey=yn3e77qj51s505km0mcnp5mfs&e=1&st=1t946d51&dl=0

    Lucky Girl Syndrome

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRtnigQMum0


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