2026 RECITAL INFO “Too Much Stuff!”
This is your recital packet-I have tried to include everything that you could possibly need to know in an easy to read way.
So, first things first-lets lead up to the big day!
(1) All accounts must be paid in full or we cannot allow participation in the recital. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have any problems- come to us personally!
(2) All audience members need a ticket into the show, NO EXCEPTIONS. Dancers do not need a ticket, however, they do need their dancer pass! This is free and will be in your accessory bag. Adult tickets $20 Child tickets $12 (ages 3-12).Tickets sold now thru rehearsal evening. Tickets also sold at door recital evening. Cash or credit or debit cards only. **if you lose your discounted ticket, you must purchase another at full price.
COSTUMES:
(1) Make sure all costumes, shoes, etc are labeled with dancer name. This helps avoid any confusion or switches in dressing room and helps us if things are left behind after recital.
(2) Carefully read thru your Costume paper!
(3) Pack a laundry basket with lots of stuff you may need. A towel to stand on to avoid glitter or static spray on UC’s floor, baby powder to help get tights on, extra bobby pins, safety pins, scissors, etc. Zip lock freezer bags are great to tote a lot of these items in, including make up.
Make up is not required but it makes a world of difference in strong stage lites! We suggest mascara, neutral shades of eyeshadow and a shine on the lips!
(3) PLEASE INVITE LOTS OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS: A large audience is a blessing for many reasons! The dancers love having their own ”cheering section”- the Auditorium feels happy with an audience full of loved ones! And, honestly, it helps me to pay for expenses. I am trying hard to keep this recital as close to “normal” as possible. I don't want to skimp on what makes the recital nite so special for the dancers- they deserve everything I have to give and more. The more love and energy they feel coming from the audience the more amazing they feel!
Social media is a huge help- please share our recital info on your FB, Instagram, etc. It has made such a difference in the past few years!
REHEARSAL:
Rehearsal is Thursday evening at the University of Charleston. Auditorium is in Geary Hall. Please park in Keenan Parking Lot. **parking is free
REHEARSAL TIMES:
6:30-7:15- Tues 5:45, Wed 5:45, Thurs 5:45 classes
7:15-8:30- Tues 6:45, Wed 6:30, Thurs 6:30
6:30-9:45 Mon 6:45, Wed 7:30, Tues teens and Thurs adults
THIS IS NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL! DANCERS MAY DANCE IN BALLET SHOES, BAREFOOT OR IN TENNIS SHOES. NO FLIP FLOPS OR CROCS!
YOU MAY LEAVE AS SOON AS YOU ARE DONE REHEARSING
RECITAL NIGHT
(1) Your time to be at UC by 5:15- 5:30. Make sure to have your ticket AND your dancer pass ready at the door. DOORS WILL NOT BE OPEN UNTIL 5:15. *ONLY ONE PARENT AND DANCERS ENTER SIDE DOOR FROM KEENAN PARKING LOT.
ALL OTHERS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE MAIN AUDITORIUM DOORS AT 5:30. PARK IN VISITOR’s parking, in the Keenan Parking lot, etc. PLEASE NO MEN THRU SIDE ENTRANCE OR IN DRESSING AREAS.
(2) Please arrive in costume (whatever your first dance is). Place belongings in dressing room, take pictures, etc. Please take your child to the restroom. Please bring your dancer to the backstage area and look for the backstage mom for your class. Once your dancer is seated, you may find your seat out front and relax! The backstage moms will watch over classes. Just be backstage to collect your dancer after their number. **Once you have collected your dancer, you may either put something (shirt or robe) over costume or go ahead and change into next costume with a shirt or robe over and go out to audience to watch dances.
***We line up dances 6 numbers at a time. Order of dances have been posted on door for several weeks. We do not require that dancers stay backstage the whole recital. This way dancers can put something over costume and watch some of the show! You must have your dancer backstage 5 numbers prior to their dance. Please look for your dances and make note of when you need to come backstage. Every year we have backstage moms looking for some of their dancers for their class! It is your responsibility to have your child backstage in time! We do not hold dances!
INTERMISSION IS FOR AUDIENCE ONLY. WE START LINING UP DANCES BACKSTAGE DURING THIS TIME!
A FEW RULES:
(1) NO costumes in audience. We want our audience to enjoy the show on stage, not cute little ones roaming the audience! Just put a large shirt over costumes. No headpieces or tap shoes in audience.
(2) NO Flash photography in audience-please pass this on. It startles dancers on stage. You may take pictures, just no flash! NO video cameras please. Each dancer receives a free digital download of the recital-you can share this with family!
SOME WONDERFUL STUFF:
(1) Curtain Call-We would like to have as many stay to the end of our show. We like for the girls with dances at the end of the show have a large audience. We also like for your dancer to participate in a great big curtain call-they can come back on stage for a final bow.
(2) Mommy Section-We mark off a small section of audience for mommies to sit in during their dances, makes it easy to collect children from stage. DON’T FORGET TO INVITE LOTS OF PEOPLE! We have invitations ready to pass out! Fill the auditorium for these wonderful dancers!
(3) We will have a few gifts for sale at the recital; (ballerina dolls, ballerina blankets, 3-d animals, necklaces etc.). These make great gifts! A lot of parents also bring their dancers flowers!
(4) Help us do everything possible for the best nite EVER!