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Recital Reminders

Rehearsal

Dress rehearsal will start promptly at 10:30AM for Show 1 and 3:30PM for Show 2 in the auditorium. Please have your dancer dressed for their first number, dancers should not wear their tap shoes for the finale. Doors will open at 9:30AM. 

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  • We will use the gymnasium for all girls' dressing rooms this year. Enter through door 3. Upon entry go straight back, past the cafeteria, and the gym will be on your left.

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  • Our boys' dressing room will be located on the left across from the gym in the band room. For all recreational dancers, you must take all of your belongings home with you.​

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  • Our rehearsal is a full-dress rehearsal. Dancers should be dressed in their costumes with full hair and makeup.

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  • Please make sure your dancer's shoes are clean and all stickers are removed from them.

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  • For makeup, we recommend your dancer wears at a minimum blush and lipstick. This helps to be able to see their faces from the stage.

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  • Dancers are permitted to leave after their last number at rehearsal as we practiced the finale prior to the start of the show. 

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  • Dancer Lineup: Please drop off your dancer backstage 3 numbers prior to their dance. This gives us time to line them up, and for you to return to your seat. We will have teachers backstage checking dancers in and waiting with them for pickup after their dance. For example, if your dancer is #4; they should be backstage during #1.

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Rehearsal will run in the following order:

  • Awards and Group Photo

  • Finale

  • 1st Half of the show 

  • 15 minutes for intermission

  • 2nd Half of the show

Recital 

 

Our shows will start promptly at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM. There will be a 10 minute intermission during the show. Please see below for specific details about the recital. 

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  • Please enter through door 3, upon entry your ticket will be validated and you will receive a stamp on your right hand. You will proceed to make a right down the hallway towards the auditorium doors, which will be on your left across from our information and front tables. You'll enter the auditorium grab a program, and find your seats. Those without a stamp will not be permitted into the auditorium, except for children 3 and under. 

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  • Finale: All dancers are learning a finale number, We ask if you are able to stay until the end of the show to see your dancer perform in the finale. Your dancer can wear any costume they'd like. Dancers should not wear tap shoes for this number. Dancers can be picked up on stage after the finale. 

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  • Costumes: In addition to your dancer's shoes, makeup, and costumes, please ensure your dancer has a cover-up for the day of the recital. Dancers should keep their costumes covered until they are ready to perform.

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  • Dancer Lineup: Please drop off your dancer backstage 3 numbers prior to their dance. This gives us time to line them up, and for you to return to your seat. We will have teachers backstage checking dancers in and waiting with them for pickup after their dance. For example, if your dancer is #4; they should be backstage during #1.​

 

  • Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase during recital and rehearsal. CASH ONLY

  • Food and drinks are not permitted in the auditorium or gym. Please eat and drink all food outside the auditorium and gym. 

  • Merchandise including tights and some shoes will be available for purchase. 

  • During the recital, flowers & balloons for your dancer will be available for purchase. CASH ONLY

  • Photo and video will not be permitted will not be permitted during recital, only during rehearsal. 

  • Please check the lost and found as items will be discarded after recital. 

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