Performers & Parents Info
Everything YOU NEED TO KNOW
You are probably reading this section because either you, or your child, is taking part in one of our Dance Platform events. We’ve put together a dedicated page which should give you lots of information about how Dance Platform works, the venue, how you can access tickets and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Ultimately, Dance Platform works by partnering with local dance and performing arts schools. Please remember, that they might have their own rules and procedures about the event and their requirements for the students.
If you have any questions about your dance or performing arts school’s involvement with Dance Platform your first point of contact is the school head.
Next Dance Platform Event - Sunday 13th November 2023
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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE DAY
Matinée or Evening Performance
Your school my be involved in matinée or evening performance or for some schools both. Please make sure that you know which performance you should be attending, follow the relevant advice below and if unsure please check with your school head.
General Timing On The Day
Each school head will confirm exact timings closer the day but to give you some indication, students involved in the with matinée performance will be in the Helix from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Students involved in the evening performance will be in the Helix from 4.15pm to 10.30pm.
Student Drop Off
When dropping students off at the Helix please come to the main doors and not the stage door. From here you will be directed to specific locations where you will be able to hand over the students to their teachers. It is imperative that students ARRIVE ON TIME as delays will impact on timings and is unfair on the other students.
Collecting Students
Students will be collected after each performance from the first floor of the theatre. We ask that all parents wait on the ground floor until their school is called by name. We operating a one way system on the day.
Food & Drink
The Helix does have a small cafe in the building which will be open for periods during the day. We recommend that students should bring with them a packed lunch, snacks and drinks for the day.
Participant Entertainment
Students will be spending periods of time in their dressing rooms during the day while others are rehearsing. To keep them entertained we recommend that they bring with them items such as books, colouring sheets, colouring pensils, toys and for older students anything they require. PLEASE NOTE: while steps are in place to ensure that students’ possessions are secure, all personal possessions, if brought into the Helix, are at your own risk. Mill Productions, the Helix or the individual schools will not accept responsibility for any items lost, stolen or damaged during the event.
Parking At The Helix
There is a multistory car park opposite the Helix. Parking tickets can either be paid for at any number of pay stations in the car park or all day tickets can be purchased in the Helix Box Office or Helix shop.
Photography & Videography
Like most theatres the Helix has a strict rule of no photography or videoing during performances which includes the use of mobile phones. Patrons caught breaking this rule will be asked to leave the theatre.
Questions About The Helix
Performance DVDs & Programs
Pre-ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY
At every Dance Platform event we work with a professional video production company that records each performance. They then put together spectacular DVDs and Digital Downloads which are available to order online or on the day of each event. These brilliant keepsakes are the perfect present for family members or a lovely memento for each performer.
Each DVD or Digital Download costs €10, with all the profits helping us fund future Dance Platform events. With the launch of our new Dance Platform website you can now order DVDs & Digital Downloads online. You can order historic events back to 2022 or pre-order for upcoming and future events.
Why not check out or DVD & Digital Download shop which allows you to buy online. There is also information about delivery options and production timelines.
DANCE PLATFORM TICKET INFORMATION
General Ticket Information
Due to an overwhelming demand for tickets and to ensure that all schools are equally supporting the event, we have changed the process for buying tickets. EVERY PERFORMER wishing to be involved in the day MUST sell a minimum of 2 tickets. You can of course purchase more tickets if required. These tickets should be purchased by completing the form on the following page and returning it to your school head with payment. Do not try to purchase tickets from the Helix, in person or online, as they are not available. Once all the money has been collected by the school heads we will organise a group booking for the school. Our ticketing system ensures that every performers gets access to at least two tickets and that parents from the same school get to sit together.
Children & Infant Tickets
Due to safety regulations one of the venue’s strict rules is around infants and child tickets. Infants who are under 12 months old do not require a separate ticket as long as they sit on a parents lap. Any child over 12 months old must have their own ticket and sit in a seat.
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Additional Tickets
Each performer is required to sell a minimum of two tickets but there is an extra allocation per school, so if you would like to purchase more please do so. Please speak to your school head for more information if you require additional tickets. While it is unlikely, any spare tickets will be available on the day from a ticket stand in the Helix. Our advice is to buy your tickets in advance as often these events are sold out.
Where Do I Buy Tickets From?
All tickets for DANCE Platform are sold through each participating school. Please contact your school head about purchasing tickets. No tickets are available from the Helix, apart from on the day of the performance if the event is not sold out.
Seating Allocation
Seat are allocated on a first come first served basis per school. The quicker completed forms and payment is returned to each school head, the quicker they will be able to submit the school’s group booking. Therefore our advice is to return the forms as quickly as possible to ensure the best possible allocation of seats for your school.