Gatineau #2: Event Information
Canadian Museum of History: April 25 - 28, 2024
THEATRE
PLEASE NOTE
- Dancers should have shoes/flip flops to walk around the museum. They cannot go barefoot.
- Please check back as we approach the competition for updates.
ADDRESS
- Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, QC J8X 4H2
- The building will open 1 hour prior to the first performance of the day
STAGE DIMENSIONS
- approximately 29’ deep x 40’ wide. Max height for aerial rig: 20'
LOADING DOCK
- There is a loading dock behind the theatre which can be accessed off Laurier Street. Unfortunately, this is not a parking area – and once you have finished loading/unloading, please move your truck.
PARKING
- Pay parking is available at the Museum of Civilization from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
- There is additional parking on the streets around the Museum. Check for posted hours and rates.
PROPS
- Please ensure you have adequate staff to prep your props for easy load-in and load-off the stage. Heavy items should be on dollies to avoid scratching the dance floor. Props can be pre-assembled in the loading dock and then wheeled onto the stage. We want to keep to our time-schedule so dancers are dancing as scheduled.
Thank you everyone for your combined efforts as we know this takes a lot of time and coordination!!
DRESSING ROOMS
- All dressing rooms will be assigned based on the room availability at the Museum.
- The Boys dressing room and ‘Quick Changes’ room will be backstage.
- To avoid congestion:
- Have hair/make-up done.
- please vacate when the room is not needed.
- Parents -- please pack-up all belongings from changerooms if you are leaving after the awards to make room the incoming dancers.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation with regard to sharing the space.
SHINE SHOP
- Our Shine Shop will be in full operation to get your Shine Dance Merchandise. Please note that we will be accepting only credit or debit cards -- we will not be accepting cash.
REHEARSAL AREA
- Dancers may practice in the hallways outside the Ateliers (as long as no school programs are in progress) and outside the Theatre.
*NOTE: the Museum has a ‘shoe policy’ whereby dancers must wear shoes when walking between the changerooms and the Theatre. This is done for the dancers’ safety and we appreciate your cooperation.
HOTEL
Hotel Name: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and Conference Centre Gatineau-Ottawa
For Dates: April 25 - 28: Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau
| Block Booking Under |
Shine Dance To make reservations click HERE |
| Address (See map) |
35 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC J8X 4E9 |
| Phone | Please make reservations HERE |
| See website | |
| Rate |
$169 a night (applicable taxes not included) Additional $20 per extra adult for triple and quad occupancy |
| Parking | $17/night plus tax |
| Group Booking Ends | March 24th, 2024 |
| Cancellation Date |
A deposit of one night including taxes and fees will be required to secure your reservation. This deposit is fully refundable if the reservation is cancelled or changed 7 days prior to arrival. In the event a reservation is cancelled or changed after 7 days prior to arrival, the deposit will be forfeited and the guest will be required to pay for the stay in addition to the deposit |
| Check-In/Out | Check-in: 4:00pm / Check-out: 12:00pm |
| Website | Click here |
| Restaurant on Site? | Yes – Breakfast only |
| Pool? | Yes, open intermittently |
| Distance From Venue | Directly across from the museum |
Hotel Name: Best Western PLUS Gatineau Ottawa Hotel and Conference Centre
| Block Booking Under | Shine Dance Competitions |
| Address (See map) |
131 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC J8X 3W3 |
| Phone | 1-800-265-8550 |
| See website | |
| Rate |
$170 a night (applicable taxes not included) Additional $15 per extra adult for triple and quad occupancy |
| Parking | $15/night plus tax |
| Group Booking Ends | March 24th, 2024 |
| Cancellation Date |
Reservations can be canceled without penalty if notice is given 7 days before arrival. If the hotel guest does not have a valid cancellation number before then, the hotel guest may be subject to an overnight room cancellation fee and applicable taxes. |
| Check-In/Out | Check-in: 4:00pm / Check-out: 11:00am |
| Website | Click here |
| Restaurant on Site? | Yes – Breakfast only |
| Pool? | Yes |
| Distance From Venue | 7 mins walk |
EVENT DETAILS
PROGRAMS
- Programs will be made available for download, free of charge, through our website approximately 2 weeks prior to the event.
- Programs will not be sold at the event.
- We may run up to 15min early from the scheduled times.
AWARDS PIN
- Every dancer receives a custom Shine Awards Pin to display your ribbons on your Team Jacket! We’ve got one per dancer, so please make sure you pick it up at the Shine Shop.
LIVE STREAMING
- This event will have a live stream available through our website
- A code to watch was provided to Studios
FOOD DRIVE
- We are very excited to continue our annual Food Drive where all proceeds are donated to a local food bank. To date, we have collectively raised 22,825 lbs of food!!
- Please remind your dancers to bring at least 2 items of non-perishable food for our drive.
PHOTOGRAPHY
- As a reminder, your entry fees now include all your Studio's photos and videos!
- Media will be available approximately 1 week after the event.
STUDIO NAME/LOGO
- In an effort to keep your studio’s identity from the judges during performances, we ask that you please cover your studio logo when placing props on the stage.
- Your dancers are certainly encouraged to wear their studio attire during awards ceremonies.
- Your costume should not contain your Studio Name*
STAGE ETIQUETTE
- Substances which alter the condition of the stage, and may affect the dancing surface for other competitors are prohibited (e.g. tossing sparkles, baby powder, water/liquid, body paint, etc.). If it cannot be easily swept off the stage quickly, it should not be put on the stage.
- If the stage is littered after your performance (ex: feathers, paper etc.). you must be ready for immediate removal of the items. We will have a flat broom backstage.
- Helium balloons are not to be released on-stage as it is costly to get them down and they may pop during another performance if left on the ceiling. They may be used if they are on a weight and not released.
- Released balloons may result in a deduction or the routine being ‘adjudicated only’