Everything You Need To Know About Recital
For Audience
When: Sunday May 26th at 3:00 PM (Memorial Day Weekend)
Where: Location TBA soon
For PERFORMERS
THE DAY OF THE SHOW Sunday May 26th
Where: Address TBA
9:30AM - 12PM: FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL ON THE STAGE *Absolutely mandatory to be allowed to perform, NO EXCEPTIONS Enter through the stage door, only performers and Backstage Volunteers will be allowed backstage. Please do not be late. Arrive in full hair and makeup (see below), wearing tights AND black leggings or shorts and don’t forget your dance shoes and water bottle! Your costume will be waiting for you backstage with your name on it. A backstage helper will help you find it. Please note: only performers and designated backstage parents will be allowed backstage. Optional: performers can wear a nude leotard under their clothing. Please use the restroom prior to arrival (especially our littles)
Performers go home from 12-2 (staying at the theatre during this time is not an option)
**** Musical Theatre performers called to rehearse from 12 -1:30
2:00PM CALL TIME FOR RECITAL PERFORMANCE Performers must arrive and check in at the door at 2:00pm to get ready. The show itself will start at 3:00pm. Arrive in full hair and makeup (see below), wearing tights AND black leggings or shorts and don’t forget your dance shoes and water bottle! Optional but encouraged: performers can wear a nude leotard under their clothing. Please use the restroom prior to arrival (especially our littles)
For PERFORMERS
DRESS REHEARSAL/PHOTO WEEK (at Starlight)
All Students in Monday and Tuesday Classes
SPECIAL CLASS INSTEAD OF REGULAR CLASS: Big recital photo day and dress rehearsal in full hair, makeup and costumes Tues May 21st from 3:45-6PM MANDATORY TO BE ALLOWED TO PERFORM IN RECITAL Arrive in full hair and makeup (see below), wearing tights and don’t forget your dance shoes and water bottle! Optional: performers can wear a nude leotard under their clothing. Please use the restroom prior to arrival (especially our littles) PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY TO PUT ON COSTUME WITH YOUR PARENT’S HELP.
All Dance Team Performers
SPECIAL CLASS INSTEAD OF REGULAR CLASS: Big recital photo day and dress rehearsal in full hair, makeup and costumes Weds May 22nd from 3:45-7PM MANDATORY TO BE ALLOWED TO PERFORM IN RECITAL Arrive in full hair and makeup (see below), wearing tights and don’t forget your dance shoes and water bottle! Optional: performers can wear a nude leotard under their clothing. Please use the restroom prior to arrival (especially our littles)(Sapphire Dance Team will stay for class at regular time) PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY TO PUT ON COSTUME WITH YOUR PARENT’S HELP.
All Students in Thursday and Friday Classes
SPECIAL CLASS INSTEAD OF REGULAR CLASS: Big recital photo day and dress rehearsal in full hair, makeup and costumes Thurs May 23rd from 3:45 - 6 PM MANDATORY TO BE ALLOWED TO PERFORM IN RECITAL Arrive in full hair and makeup (see below), wearing tights and don’t forget your dance shoes and water bottle! Optional: performers can wear a nude leotard under their clothing. Please use the restroom prior to arrival (especially our littles) PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY TO PUT ON COSTUME WITH YOUR PARENT’S HELP.
All Students in Saturday Classes
SPECIAL CLASS INSTEAD OF REGULAR CLASS: Big recital photo day and dress rehearsal in full hair, makeup and costumes. Sat May 25th from 9-11:15 AM MANDATORY TO BE ALLOWED TO PERFORM IN RECITAL Arrive in full hair and makeup (see below), wearing tights and don’t forget your dance shoes and water bottle! Optional: performers can wear a nude leotard under their clothing. Please use the restroom prior to arrival (especially our littles) PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY TO PUT ON COSTUME WITH YOUR PARENT’S HELP.
$100 RECITAL FEE
The Recital Fee covers your photo and video package of the show, individual and group portraits, tights (to keep), your recital tee shirt (to keep) and the rental of your costume. Yes, we said rental. Unlike other studios where you will pay a lot of money for each costume for each dance you do in the recital, we charge a one time rental fee no matter how many dances you do! This allows us to invest in nice, expensive costumes without charging you the expensive rates. Over time we will build a large collection of these high quality costumes to be used for years to come and you won’t be stuck with a closet full of expensive costumes that were each only worn that one time for 5 minutes. It’s a win-win! If you haven’t taken care of your recital fee yet please click on the picture here to do so now.
Hair/Makeup and What to Wear
Please wear the following for Tech rehearsals/photo week at Starlight AND Dress Rehearsal at the Theater AND the Recital Performance at the Theater
Hair
Clean, slicked back HIGH ponytail with no hair frizzies please. Use LOTS of hair spray and bobby pins, really get all those tiny frizzies. Hair spray is a dancers friend! Watch Youtube video tutorial
Makeup
Full stage makeup is required! We are taking professional photos and then performing on a huge, brightly lit stage. Required: blush, red or dark pink lipstick, black liquid eyeliner, and mascara (fake lashes are optional but encouraged) NO GLITTER Watch Youtube tutorial here
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING
Tights!
Black leggings or black shorts
Dance shoes (whichever your class requires)
Water Bottle
Optional: performers can wear a nude leotard under their clothing
Costume
Costumes will be provided by us and will be waiting for you in a garment bag with your name on it when you arrive at each rehearsal and performance.
Tee Shirt
Each dancer will receive a recital tee shirt to keep! These will be given out at the recital dress rehearsal in the morning the day of the show and dancers will perform in them in the final number then go home in them.
FAQ’s
Can parents watch dress rehearsal?
No, I’m sorry, all dress rehearsals are closed to everyone except dancers, staff, and Backstage Volunteers. We are saving the magic for the stage/minimizing the chaos of rehearsal.
Can parents come backstage?
No, only the Backstage Volunteers will be allowed backstage. The Theater does not allow anyone backstage who is not on the pre-approved list.
How do I SIGN UP to be a backstage VOLUNTEER?
Backstage volunteers must be over 18, and must be fully vaccinated. They will be able to watch dress rehearsal but will not be able to see the performance as they will be backstage. If you want to volunteer please click here.
How do costumes work?
We provide all costumes. They will be waiting backstage for your performer at all dress rehearsals and shows in garment bags with their names on them. Please plan to help your performer get into and out of their costume during the dress rehearsals at Starlight. Backstage volunteers will help them on the show day.
What time will the show end?
We cannot perfectly predict this but to our best guess, the show will end at approximately 5:30
Can I pick my child up early?
No, every single performer will be in our huge finale number and it will be super exciting for them!
IS THERE A LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF TICKETS WE CAN PURCHASE?
Please buy as many tickets as you want and invite EVERYONE you have ever met! We are so proud of this show and there is plenty of room for everyone! Tickets are first come first served. Let’s sell out our recital and give these kids the audience they deserve!
Will the show be recorded/Photographed?
Yes! We will be recording the show and taking staged photos of each group and individuals. These are included in your recital package.
Can I take pictures/videos?
Sorry no, everything will be professionally photographed and recorded.
I am concerned that this is a long day for my child
Your concerns are valid and we respect them, here’s a detailed explanation of what to expect that day and what we have done / plan to do to care for your child.
