Recitals
Recital/Rehearsal Information
There are two recitals at the end of the year. If students plan to participate, they must be there for all recitals and rehearsal (preschool classes will not be required to attend this one-hour rehearsal, but will be taught the finale in the classroom). . This is a courtesy to the students in their class and to their teacher who has choreographed for the entire class. One child missing will interrupt the entire dance. We all understand emergency situations, but not irresponsibility to fellow students and teachers.
Informal We have a wonderful Informal recital free to the public. We encourage you to bring family and friends to this recital. Students are able to watch the recital in full costume with you. They will be asked to be back at their tables(located in the cafeteria with their class day/time name on the table) 5 songs before their performance. All students must have an adult with them throughout this recital. This is in full costume. There is no charge for anyone at the door and it is run like a day of the arts. Students may remain as long as they like. Picture forms will be available and pictures will be taken in the cafeteria.
A reminder that this is an informal show. There will be no Finale for this show. Be sure to check the bulleting board and/or website for updated performance times.
Formal Recital The Formal recital is a sit down dinner. All seats are pre-seated (no requests please). There is no need to come early. There will be no high chairs for small children (no strollers) and no children’s dinner prices. There are seats only for the number of tickets sold. We suggest that small children attend the Informal recital. This is a very popular recital.
It is a very special night for the performing student. When you arrive, you will ask where the Concervatory is meeting and you will be directed to a large room. Students will be sent in with their bags. Parents may not enter the room, but the door is open and one of our staff remains at the door for safety. They are well chaperoned and if there are any problems, we know where you are sitting and we will contact you. If you need to speak to your child, you may come to the room where they will be. We will bring the student outside the room, but we will not permit you to enter the room. This is for the safety of the students. We also have a rated “G” video playing in the room to occupy students. Water and pretzels are provided.
Dismissal from the Formal: At the end of the show, we will announce the area the students are dismissed from. The older students are usually dismissed from the Balcony. Younger students 3-5 year olds are usually dismissed from the stage. Do not panic if you have two to dismiss, we will wait with the students until all parents come for them.
A reminder to send someone whom the teacher or staff will recognize and avoid bringing your entire family to the pickup area. This creates a traffic jam and makes dismissal difficult.
Rehearsal: Rehearsal is about one hour long and we only rehearse the Finale.
Recital/Rehearsal Policies
Our Formal recital is a sit down dinner for family and friends. Ticket prices are approximately $40.00 for dinner and show.
Students do not have dinner the evening of the show. They should eat before they come. Parents must provide transportation to both rehearsal and recital.
Those who choose to be a part of our recitals must attend required rehearsal and recitals in order to be a part of the recital program. Students work very hard throughout the year, this beautiful setting and opportunity has proven to be a wonderful experience for families and students. We encourage your participation.
There will be a recital fee per student (approx. $20).This fee covers custodial fees, rental fees, tech fees and many other expenses that are connected with this performances, it is also the reason we can have an Informal Recital)
Parents must purchase at least one recital ticket. Please understand that this rule is to ensure that there is someone supporting each student. Students want someone in the audience they recognize!
Pictures-Professional Pictures will be taken at our Informal Recital for Dance. Picture packages will be available for purchase.
Costumes-A $40.00 costume deposit will be required in November, for students participating in the Recital. Balances of approximately $20-$35.00, depending on the cost of the costume, will be due in January. Costumes are distributed between February and mid-May. Costumes must be tried on immediately and problems reported within 3-5 working days. $15.00 exchange fee for returned costumes. Costumes will not be ordered if a fee is not forwarded.
Classes begin the Tuesday!
Recital Rehearsals
We have one mandatory rehearsal. This is not a dress rehearsal, but students should be dressed in proper dance attire with their hair up. It is not open to the public. . Students should place their ballet slippers/sneakers on immediately (remember to bring them). They should not begin snacking until after the finale. Students should bring a snack /drink and something to do (coloring books/crayons for little ones). Please, no Soda or Candy.
Rules and Regulations for Recitals:
No Jewelry (posts for earrings are fine, nothing dangling or large)
No Gum
No bangs, hair must be completely up (bun or French braid)
No piercings
Dance Teams have more specific instructions for hair.
Tight requirements will be posted on the bulletin board and/or online one month before the recital.
Shoe requirements.-see “Dance Attire”.
Perfect attendance will be posted. If your child is not listed and should be, place a note in the tuition box. Be sure to check the evening of the recital when you arrive, to be sure
your child is on the perfect attendance list.
Spell checks for the program will be posted one month before the recital. Make the corrections on this sheet.
White ties for tap shoes, unless the class decides on a ribbon to match their outfit. This is a class decision. We suggest extra ribbons be brought with a parent to the recitals.
* Solos – Solo students will perform only in the recital they are assigned to buy for. Please do not request to be added to additional recitals.
