St. Catharines

ADDRESS

• FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M2
• **Shine Dance Competitions is being held in Partridge Hall
• The building will open 1 hour prior to the first performance of the day

STAGE DIMENSIONS

• approximately 35′ deep x 45′ width (at the back) & 58′ width (across the front); wings are approximately 10′

PARKING

• On-site parking is not available at the First Ontario PAC; however, there are more than 1000 pay parking spots available in nearby parking garages, surface lots, and on city streets within a five-minute walk to the PAC. Please visit this link for more details.
• Drop off points are available in front of the Box Office Entrance on St. Paul Street and by the front doors closest to Partridge Hall along Carlisle Street.
• **Please ensure you give yourself extra time to park and walk to the theatre.

For Trailers:
Below is a map of the parking lot for trailers.  After unloading trailers can park at the Riordon St Lot.

Located at:  29 Riordon Street (enter on Riordon Street)

NOTE:  As there are monthly permit holders in that lot, please ensure trailers are parked in an organized manner.

LOADING DOCK

• Access to the loading dock is off of Carlisle Street.  Unfortunately, this is not a parking area – and once you have finished loading/unloading, please move your truck.

PROPS

• • There is a very limited amount of storage space for props in the loading dock area.  Please unload only what props you will need for the day and remove them promptly after use to make room for incoming props.
  • We thank everyone in advance for sharing the loading dock space.

• • • 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 studios will be assigned dressing rooms. We thank you in advance for your cooperation with regard to sharing this space.
• 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.

REHEARSAL ROOM

• An area will be designated as rehearsal for all dancers to share.

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.