Subscribing to a calendar using an iCal address link
Here at HPSD, we use iCal calendars for school events, performance workshop rehearsal schedules, and more. It allows us to schedule events that are a long way out and add detail to each listing as the events get closer. When you take the proper steps to subscribe to our calendars, you will get these updates automatically straight to your smartphone and your other favorite devices.
Please be careful: It is very easy to download an iCal file from the link, but this will give you a static file. To ensure you do not miss updates to the calendar you are attempting to follow, do not download the iCal file, but rather subscribe using the device-appropriate steps described below.
Subscribe with your favorite device:
iCalendar Sync
Subscribe to iCal Feed
It is important to find your device from the headings below and follow the steps to synchronize your device to the ICal feed.
*If you click the download link and do not follow the subscribe instructions, you will not receive iCal updates and it may also result in errors.
How to add your dancer's calendar
For Apple Calendar (iPhone, iPad, or Mac)
- Copy the calendar subscription link provided for your dancer's role.
- On your Mac, open Calendar and choose File → New Calendar Subscription. On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings → Apps → Calendar → Calendar Accounts → Add Account → Other → Add Subscribed Calendar. Menu names may vary slightly by device.
- Paste the link and follow the prompts to subscribe.
- If offered a refresh setting, we recommend Every Hour.
For Google Calendar
- Open Google Calendar in a web browser.
- Find Other calendars on the left and click the +.
- Choose From URL.
- Paste your dancer's calendar link and click Add calendar.
Your new calendar may initially appear under its URL rather than its name. Google can take some time to display the calendar name and appointments, so don't worry if they don't appear immediately.
For Microsoft Outlook
- Copy the calendar subscription link provided for your dancer's role.
- Open Outlook and go to Calendar.
- Select Add calendar.
- Choose Subscribe from web.
- Paste the calendar link.
- Give the calendar a name if prompted, then select Import.
Outlook will add the Nutcracker calendar alongside your other calendars and continue receiving updates from HPSD.
Important: Choose Subscribe from web, not Upload from file. Uploading an .ics file creates a one-time copy that will not receive future updates.
If you're using an older or classic version of Outlook, the menus may look different. If possible, we recommend using Outlook on the web to subscribe, since the process is usually simpler.
A few helpful things to know
Have dancers in more than one role? You can subscribe to each role's calendar separately.
Watch for special calls. Some events are labeled Cast A, Cast B, select dancers, or other groups. Please check which calls apply to your dancer.
Canceled rehearsals will be marked as canceled rather than simply disappearing from the schedule.
Calendar updates aren't always immediate. Apple, Google, and Microsoft control when subscriptions refresh. For important last-minute changes, please continue to watch for direct communications from HPSD.
