Recital 2018- CHEERS TO 10 YEARS!

Recital

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

When:              Saturday, June 30^th, 2018

Time:               12:00PM and 5:00PM (DANCERS MUST ARRIVE 1 HOUR PRIOR TO EACH SHOW)

Same show is being performed twice and you are REQUIRED to participate in both shows.

Approximate show time is 2 hours.

Awards will be presented after second show only.

Where:             Durfee High School Auditorium

360 Elsbree Street

Fall River, MA 02720

 

 

General Rules

• 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!
• No food or drinks allowed in the auditorium. Dancers/audience may bring in water.
• Costumes worn out of the dressing area MUST BE COVERED!!! You can wear your Recital t-shirt over costume. The show is a surprise to our audience and we want to keep it that way by covering our costumes.
• Enter and exit auditorium during dance change only. Doors WILL NOT be opened during a dance!! The door will be monitored, and this rule will be enforced.
• If someone is holding the door shut during a performance do not bang on it and try to push it open
• Please be respectful of the staff member at the door. PROFANITIES OF ANY KIND WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND MAY RESULT IN BEING REMOVED FROM THE VENUE.
• NO NAIL/TOE POLISH!
• No earrings, body jewelry, rings, bracelets or jewelry of any kind!!
• No sitting on the floor or the aisle during Recital. Everyone must purchase a ticket.
• No walking in front of the stage or in front of the teacher’s table near front row. We have wires running to stage and don’t want anyone to fall.
• 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 them from that same hallway.
• You will be required to get your child to the hallway 3 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

 

Arrival/Departure

• Students are expected to arrive one hour prior to each show start time to get in full make-up and hair.
• COSTUMES DO NOT NEED TO BE WORN TO THE SCHOOL. It is your choice whether or not to have your child arrive in costume but keep in mind what could happen to it on the way to the school (i.e. wrinkling). They also must be covered with something (i.e. Recital t-shirt) so the audience cannot see the costume.
• If a student is not there in time the show will start as expected. We will not hold a dance if you are late.
• For the little ones, once your dance is completed you may leave if you are not in the finale. Please note if you leave you must come back and perform in the second show.

 

Girl’s Hair

• Hair must be neatly tied back in a low bun (hairnet must be worn around bun)
• No bangs/No part
• No glitter, colored sprays or anything else that alters the appearance. We have a lot of people with allergies so please respect these rules.
• See picture on board in waiting room

 

Boy’s Hair

• No glitter, colored sprays or anything else that alters the appearance
• Faux hawk with gel
• See picture on board in waiting room

 

Girl’s Make-up

• Color scheme is to be earth tones (browns).
• Lipstick color- “Cherries in the Snow” by Revlon #440
• Make-up needs to be heavier than usual to show up on stage
• NO GLITTER
• See picture on board in waiting room

 

Costumes

• No costumes are to be worn out of dressing room without covering (ie. Recital t-shirt)
• Please make sure costumes are steamed and in good condition, we are putting on a professional show and want to have a professional appearance.
• Costumes have been steamed prior to you receiving so please leave hung up in bag.

• Costumes are to be worn as decided on per costume book. Costume book will be available
• No changes without consulting instructor
• No underwear/bra under costumes.  Wearing these undergarments causes “underwear lines” and looks extremely unprofessional if underwear is visible from stage. UNDERTARDS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!!
• TIGHTS ARE YOUR UNDERWEAR FOR COSTUMES.
• TIGHTS MUST BE THE SAME BRAND/COLOR THAT IS REQUIRED, which may be purchased at the studio.

 

 

Dressing Areas

• NO MEN WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE DRESSING ROOM HALLWAY AT ANY TIME, SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

• There are multiple dressing rooms available
• Dressing rooms will be assigned by class.
• Doors will be labeled.
• If you are in more than one room based on your classes, you may pick the one you want.
• DRESSING AREAS ARE FOR STUDENTS AND WHOEVER IS HELPING THEM CHANGE. NO FRIENDS OR FAMILY
• Please no food or drinks around the costumes in the dressing area
• There will be one dressing room for BOYS ONLY.
• NO BOYS ALLOWED IN GIRLS CHANGING AREAS AND NO GIRLS ALLOWED IN BOYS CHANGING AREA (except moms)
• We will have a “quick change” room for students who do not have time to run back to dressing room and change. A “quick change” is 3 numbers or less. This is not a room to stay in the entire time, just for your quick changes please.

Tips for a successful Recital

• Bring a mini “recital oops kit” that contains:

Bobby pins, Extra hair net, Hair spray, Gel, Needle & thread, Safety pins, “tide to go stick” or something similar, Clear nail polish (for runs in tights), Make-up kit, Clear packing tape or scotch tape, Baby powder, Scissors, Deodorant/ body spray

• Be respectful of others costumes and avoid colored drinks and messy snacks in the dressing area.
• Bring quiet games (i.e. cards/puzzle/portable DVD players) to keep little ones entertained while they are waiting.
• There are a lot of first time moms this year so if you have extra things or ideas, please help them out.
• Come with hair and make-up done to save time
• Make sure costumes are all set (no alterations/ not wrinkled) the night before
• To get the wrinkles out of costumes DO NOT IRON. Hang in bathroom and steam with hot shower or use a steamer if you have one.
• If child is complaining of the costume being itchy purchase an “undertard” or use baby powder to alleviate.
• Network- Get some of the other mothers in your class’ phone numbers in case you have an issue
• In between shows you have a few options. You can go to a restaurant for lunch, travel home and come back for second show, or you can pack a lunch and stay at the school for the break. The staff will be leaving but you are welcome to stay.
• Do your best to adhere to all of the rules for a stress free experience.
• Have fun, relax, and dance your heart out!!!