June 2024

IMPORTANT DATES:

• June Tuition Due –6/8 (JUNE TUITION MUST BE PAID TO PURCHASE RECITAL TICKETS)

*after 6/8 a $15 late fee will be applied and run the risk of recital 

tickets being sold out

* Your child will not be able to participate in rehearsals/Recital if your 

Account has a balance

• Recital Ticket Sales day –6/9 (ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID IN FULL INCLUDING JUNE TUITION)
• Senior Spirit Week –6/17-6/22  ($5 scholarship donation would be greatly appreciated)

• Finale  Rehearsals –6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 (see below for each group’s specific days/times)
• Last day of in studio classes- 6/22
• Recital DVD orders due- 6/29
• Fall Registration Early Bird deadline ($15)- 6/29
• Summer Class registration due- 6/29
• Scholarship applications due –6/29

 

IMPORTANT RECITAL DATES:

• Rehearsal for Recital- Wed, 6/26 AT SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL @ 5:00 PM
• Dress Rehearsal- Thurs, 6/27 AT SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL @ 5:00 PM (doors open @ 4:30)
• Recital- Sat, 6/29 AT SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL @ 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM

 

IMPORTANT SUMMER DATES:

• Advanced Summer Workshop –7/1 & 7/2 
• Advanced Summer Classes- 7/8-8/13 (No classes on 7/22-7/23)
• Nationals Rehearsal- 7/10 (Comp Team Only)
• Nationals- 7/11-7/14 (Comp Team Only)
• Acro Camp #1- 7/15-7/19 (SOLD OUT- email us to be added to the waitlist)
• Recreational Summer Classes- 8/1-8/22
• Acro Camp #2- 8/12-8/16 (SOLD OUT- email us to be added to the waitlist)
• Competition Team Auditions- 8/20-8/21 (Schedule TBA)

 

Registration for 24-25 Dance Season

       Current students can register for classes next year with the google form below! We are offering a registration special for ONLY $15 FOR CURRENT STUDENTS UNTIL JUNE 29TH. After June 29th, the fee goes to the normal $20. Please register ASAP as kids will be placed in classes on the days they prefer on a first come, first serve basis. Next season’s schedule is on the board in the waiting room.      

Click here to register for next year!

 

Pirouette Scholarship Applications

For those of you that don’t know, Pirouette began a scholarship fund after celebrating our 10 year anniversary back in 2018. Each year, we award a few dancers funds from the scholarship account to be used for tuition, costumes, or other dance related expenses. This past season, we were happy to have multiple students on scholarship. If your child, or another Pirouette dancer you know could potentially benefit from our scholarship, we ask that you kindly use the link below and fill out our Scholarship Application. We will do our best to grant as many students as possible per the funds available. Dancers selected for the scholarship will remain anonymous. This is an incredible gift given by our dance family and we want to continue its legacy for dancers in need. Please take this into consideration when applying. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JUNE 29th!

Click here to apply for the Pirouette Scholarship!

 

Raffle for Ticket #1 on Ticket Day

Everyone is going to want ticket number one on ticket day so they can sleep in and not stand in line but still be the first one to buy tickets! As in past years, we are doing a raffle to benefit our scholarship fund. We will be selling tickets for $1 each and will pull the winner on June 8th at 9:00 AM! The more tickets you buy, the more of a chance you have to win! ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND! Winning this raffle means you will have the number one spot on ticket day. You DO NOT need to wake up early, just be there by 8:00 AM and you are the first one to purchase tickets and pick your own seats. Let’s see how much we can raise! Tickets are for sale in the office, CASH ONLY PLEASE. 

 

MANDATORY Finale Rehearsals

REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL FINALE DANCERS. If you miss one rehearsal, you will be required to do a mandatory make up for the cost of $10. If you miss two rehearsals and/or a mandatory make up, you are no longer allowed to participate in the finale due to the limited rehearsal times (as previously mentioned upon sign up). Finale groups are posted on the bulletin board in the waiting room (Purple Costume= Group 1; Teal Costume= Group 2). See below for the schedule:

 

Date/Time	Group(s)
Saturday, 6/1/24 (1:45 – 2:30 PM)	Group 1 ONLY
Saturday, 6/8/24 (1:45 – 2:30 PM)	Group 2 ONLY
Saturday, 6/15/24 (1:45 – 2:30 PM)	Group 1 ONLY
Saturday, 6/22/24 (1:45 – 2:30 PM)	BOTH Groups 1 & 2

 

Recital Ticket Sales

We will be selling tickets for the Recital on Sunday 6/9/24 @ 8:00 AM. YOUR ACCOUNT MUST BE PAID IN FULL INCLUDING JUNE TUITION BEFORE YOU CAN BUY TICKETS.

• We now have two options for purchasing Recital Tickets!!!

• You can come to the studio on 6/9/24 to purchase tickets.

• You can fill out this google form and purchase tickets online however, YOU WILL GET BEST AVAILABLE SEATS ONCE PEOPLE PURCHASE ON TICKET DAY. 

• • Recital Ticket sales are from 8:00AM-10:00AM at the studio on Sunday, June 9th. YOUR ACCOUNT MUST BE PAID IN FULL, INCLUDING JUNE TUITION, IN ORDER TO BUY TICKETS.

• CASH/CREDIT CARD ONLY SALE (no checks will be accepted)

• From 8:00AM-10:00AM you will be guaranteed 8 TOTAL Recital tickets (NOT EIGHT PER SHOW)!  If you do not come during this block or pre-order online prior to 10:00 AM, you will forfeit your guaranteed tickets and they will be sold as extras the following business day. 
• Tickets are $20 each (children under 2 years old can sit on an adult’s lap with a STAMPED ticket- we must be made aware of this when you purchase your tickets as we need an accurate count per fire code).
• You may send a representative for you to purchase tickets if you are unable to come, as long as your account is paid in full. You CANNOT have another dance mom buy your tickets unless they are using from their own allotted 8. 
• Tickets are assigned seating and are PER SHOW. An afternoon ticket cannot be used for the evening show and vice versa.
• Once 10:00 AM rolls around, or the in person line is over, we will close our doors and process all online pre-orders in the order in which they were received. 
• After all guaranteed seats are sold, any extras will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis at the studio or by phone the following day starting at 4:00 PM
• If you are a mother and do not want to purchase a ticket since you will be able to watch the live feed in the back, as well as the parent section while your child is on stage, you will be allowed to come in FOR AWARDS ONLY, STANDING ROOM ONLY at the end of the second show. You must have your parent pass on (will be distributed at rehearsal). 

 

Ticket Sales Options

In Person Sales	Online Pre-Order
Each recital dancer is guaranteed 8 tickets total on 6/9/24	Each recital dancer is guaranteed 8 tickets total on 6/9/24
Must wait in line on 6/9/24	Use this pre-order link
Able to choose your seats for each show	Seats will be assigned on a BEST AVAILABLE basis after in person sales are over on 6/9/24
Payments accepted as cash or card	Must have a card on file for purchase or prepay PRIOR to 6/9/24
Your tickets will be given to you immediately upon purchase	As long as payment is approved, you may pick up your tickets in the office during normal business hours after 6/9/24
No refunds or exchanges of any kind, nor can tickets be replaced if lost or stolen	No refunds or exchanges of any kind, nor can tickets be replaced if lost or stolen

**Any remaining seats will be sold on a first come, first serve basis the next business day**

 

Recital Week:

Rehearsal

What: Full run of Recital in class attire to help dancers get familiar with the stage.

                         Recital dancers ONLY.

When: Wednesday, June 26th 

Time: 5:00 PM

Where: Somerset-Berkley Regional High School

Rehearsal

• Rehearsal is open to RECITAL DANCERS ONLY
• Report to the auditorium
• Rehearsal will follow order of actual Recital 
• Students are to come in regular class dress code. 
  • Girls- Black Leotard/tights/shorts.
  • Boys- Black T-shirt and pants. 
  • If you are not in dress code, you will not be able to perform.
• Please bring all shoes needed.
• Hair must be tied up neatly and tightly.
• ONLY STUDENT AND ONE PARENT/ADULT ARE TO COME.  
• ONE ADULT PER STUDENT. NO OTHER FRIENDS OR FAMILY. 
• This is a strict rehearsal and limited interruption is needed.
• You will need a parent pass to enter (this will be further explained)
• NO SIBLINGS ALLOWED. PLEASE FIND A SITTER OR WAIT IN THE CAR WITH THEM.

Dress Rehearsal

What: Full run of Recital in full costume and hair done. NO MAKE UP NEEDED. 

This is to  ensure no wardrobe malfunctions and allow students to practice in costumes.     

Recital dancers ONLY.

When: Thursday, June 27th

Time: 4:30 PM  (Doors open at 4:30, auditorium open at 5:00)

Where: Somerset-Berkley Regional High School

Dress Rehearsal

• FULL RUN OF THE SHOW for Recital dancers ONLY
• Report to the auditorium once in first costume
• Must have full stage hair done 
• Must have all pieces of costumes (props/hair pieces/shoes)
• Please arrive by 4:30 PM and be ready in full costume and hair, auditorium opens at 5:00PM
• ONLY STUDENT AND PARENT/ADULT ARE TO COME.  
• ONE ADULT PER STUDENT. NO OTHER FRIENDS OR FAMILY. 
• This is a strict rehearsal and limited interruption is needed. 
• NO SIBLINGS ALLOWED. PLEASE FIND A SITTER OR WAIT IN THE CAR WITH THEM.

 

Recital

What: Presentation of all skills and choreography learned throughout the year.

When: Saturday, June 29th

Time: 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM

Same show is being performed twice and your child is REQUIRED to participate in both shows. Anyone that doesn’t show up to perform in the second show will not be allowed to participate in Recital 2025! 

Approximate show time is 2.5 hours.

Awards will be presented after the second show only.

Where: Somerset-Berkley Regional High School

 

General Rules for Recital

• Please do your best to follow all the rules, they are set forth for a reason. If we all work together, we can make it a great experience for everyone!
• If you have a question or concern during Recital DO NOT APPROACH THE BACKSTAGE STAFF OR STAFF DIRECTING FROM THE FRONT. Please bring your question or concern to the staff at the table in the foyer and they will make sure it gets to the appropriate person in a timely fashion. 

• • No food or drinks allowed in the auditorium (water only)
  • Enter and exit the auditorium during a dance change only.
  • Please be respectful of the staff member at the door. PROFANITIES OF ANY KIND WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL RESULT IN BEING REMOVED FROM THE VENUE. 
  • NO NAIL/TOE POLISH!
  • No earrings, body jewelry, rings, bracelets or jewelry of any kind!

• Please cover visible tattoos

• No sitting on the floor or the aisle during Recital. Everyone in the auditorium must purchase a ticket, this includes dancers or dance moms wanting to sit and watch the show.
• No walking in front of the stage or in front of the teacher’s table. We will be directing the show from here so we need to keep it clear. 
• Please be courteous to others and do not bring big balloons, stuffed animals, etc. into the Recital as they will block others’ view.
• Parents of little ones- Your children will be lined up in the hallway in front of the door to backstage. You may stay with them until they go backstage. NO PARENTS ARE ALLOWED BACKSTAGE. After their dance, please come retrieve the same area.
• You will be required to get your child to the hallway 2 numbers before their routine. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READY TO PERFORM, WE DO NOT HOLD THE SHOW IF NOT EVERYONE IS THERE.
• If your child does not make it on the stage in time, they will not be allowed to run on in the middle of the dance.
• There will be a live feed in the back so please watch them from there if you do not purchase a ticket to be in the audience.

 

Photography/Videotaping 

• NO VIDEOTAPING/PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED DURING THE RECITAL!!!! 
• You may videotape/take pictures at the dress rehearsal only. 
• Flash photography is very distracting to the dancers, audience members, and instructors and therefore is not allowed. Anyone seen videotaping/photographing during Recital will be removed from the venue. 
•  Recital DVDs will be available for purchase. 

 

Recital DVDs

If you would like to purchase a DVD of the Recital please fill out the Google Form with the link provided. DVD’s are $30 plus tax ($31.88). Orders due by June 29th!

Click Here to Order Your DVD!

Summer Classes

We are holding recreational summer classes as well as advanced summer classes. There will be no advanced summer classes 7/22 & 7/23 due to dance teachers training in Indiana. You can sign up for summer classes via the google form links below.

Click here to register for Recreational Summer Classes

Click here to sign up for Advanced Summer Classes

 

THANK YOU!

May was jam packed with helping others! Thank you to all that took our dancer/assistant, Lauryn’s research survey! We also are grateful to all that donated hygiene products for Christopher’s Cafe drive for homeless women and children! Lastly, on behalf of our staff and Miss Jocelyn’s sister, we just wanted to thank all of you that donated and contributed towards the Honduras care packages. Over 150 lbs of school supplies, body/oral hygiene supplies, toys, games, and more were collected and donated to several orphanages in the Yoro, Honduras region. Monetary donations helped supply those same orphanages with five new pairs of shoes for each of their residing children. This would not have been made possible without the help of our PDA family. We are incredibly grateful!