Annual Performance (Recital)

Costuming:
Measurements will be taken during class in October.  Costume fees will be auto-deducted on December 15th. For Toddler & Me and Tumbling classes, costume fees are $55.00 per class. For classes 6yrs & under, costume fees are $75.00 per class. Classes 7yrs & older, costume fees are $95.00 per dance. This includes accessories but does not include tights and shoes. All alterations will be done by the studio seamstresses. Costumes arrive in February/March. Costumes will not be given to students until costume fees are paid in full.

• Ages 3-6yrs: $75.00
• Ages 7-9yrs: $95.00
• Toddler & Me and Tumbling Classes: $55.00

Schedule and Programs:
Schedules of the Rehearsals and Recitals along with copies of the program will be emailed the first week in March for you to proof. Please read through the schedules and programs to make sure your student has enough time for costume changes and to make sure that your student’s name is properly spelled.

Tickets & Performance Package Fee: 
Recital Performance Package (mandatory): $60.00 per dancer or $70.00 per family.  The package includes a recital t-shirt per dancer, a medal per dancer, a recital video download per family.

Recital tickets are $25.00 per ticket. Performers will not need an individual ticket. Siblings sitting on a parent’s lap do not need a ticket.

Recital Summary Form:
In mid-April, you will receive a Recital Summary Form from your instructor. This form will give rehearsal and recital times for your class. It will explain how costumes, undergarments, make-up, and hair should be for the recital.

Dress Rehearsal:
Dress rehearsal will be in class mid-May and will be full costume, hair, and make-up. The date of the in-class dress rehearsal will be listed on the Costume Requirements Form.

Stage Rehearsal:
This will be the third week of May.  You only have to attend your assigned class time.  It allows the dancers to run through the dance a few times on stage before the recital.  Regular dancewear will be worn to the stage rehearsal.

Professional Recital Photography: 
Scheduled in early June, you have the option to have individual professional pictures taken of your student in their costume.  Videotaping is not allowed.  You may take pictures from your seat.  We ask that you do not use flash photography.

Recital Etiquette:

• Please check in all students to the Dressing Room before entering the auditorium.
• Guests are asked to stay in their seats for the entire show.  Dancers will stay backstage for the entire show.  Your dancer will be allowed to enter the auditorium after the finale.
• Videotaping is not allowed. Photography is allowed, but you cannot leave your seat. This is to ensure that parents & siblings do not get in the way of our professional videographer and photographer. We ask that you do not use flash photography – it can blind the performers onstage.
• Only water bottles are allowed in the auditorium. No other food or drink.
• Please turn off all cell phones prior to the start of the show.
• Please clap after every routine.

Performers:
All performers will be required to stay backstage for the ENTIRE show – all acts (Toddler and Me and Tiny Tots students are the only exceptions, they can return to the audience after they perform). Parents are not allowed backstage for any reason.

Each class will be assigned two volunteer parents for 6 & under and 1 volunteer parent for 7 & Over. These helpers will be supervising their assigned class, changing costumes, leading performers backstage for their next routine, potty breaks, snack time and activities.

Performers should come to the recital dressed in their first costume. Additional costumes should be organized so that class helpers will be able to easily help dancers change. You must label all costume items with the student’s names as soon as you get your costume. Also, please make sure that you have included makeup and safety pins with the costumes.

Dancers will be allowed to leave after the finale. At that time, they will receive a medal for participating in the recital. Please have them bring books and other items to help them stay entertained during their backstage time.