Dance Recitals!!

The recital fee is $35 per child. The recital fee is always announced up front and will appear on the same page as costume information. The recital fee includes 4 complimentary tickets to the performance of your choice. Additional tickets are available for purchase for $10 per ticket. Tickets are also available for purchase at the door of the performance.

Christmas recital costumes are rented for the Nutcracker and other holiday shows. Costume rental fees are $30 per costume. This fee helps us clean, repair, and refresh costumes. You will be responsible for shoes, undergarments, and tights for all performances. These are the same as the dress code uniform and are printed on costume sheets.

It is recommended that students who are more modest or have multiple changes purchase an over/under. (A skin-toned leotard with clear straps that is worn under costumes.) We do carry them for around $30.

Sprint recital costumes can vary from $60 to upwards of $115 (last year's prices). Generally, as the child gets older, the price of costumes increase. For this reason, we try to rent costumes whenever possible. Costume costs are announced when costums are chosen from the manufacturer.

Spring costume information sheets will go out sometime during mid-December to late January. Payment due dates are listed in bold on sheet and below. If costumes are ordered past that date for any reason, there will be a $25 service charge due to costume company policy and inherent charges. This charge also applies to students registering after the due date. Cash only will be accepted for costume and recital fees.

Deadline for fees:

In many cases, hair will wither be in a high bun (about an inch from behind the crown) or a low bun (bottom part touching the nape of the neck).

Hair How To (Easty as 1, 2, 3):

1. Wet hair. Damp, not soaking. Add mousse to prevent fly-aways. Using a heavily bristled brush, smooth hair back to a low or high ponytail, depending on bun height. Secure with ponytail holder and use a brush to smooth any ridges or bumps. Spray with hair spray or smooth with additional mousse.

2. Divide the ponytail into two sections. Brush to smooth and twist hair along length. Begin to wrap twisted hair around ponytail holder, securing with bobby pins as you go. (Similar to coiling playdough.) Repeat with second section of hair in opposite direction.

3. Wrap hairnet around bun and twist into a figure 8 then wrap again. Continue to wrap until out of hair net. Use bobby pins to flatten bun to head by inserting them perpendicular against bun and make a V motion to secure bun to head.

   • No parts or bangs should exist.

   • Please pack extra bobby pins to secure headpieces for recitals and dress rehearsals.

As recitals grow closer, weekend rehearsals increase. Please try to make all rehearsals as ech member is an integral part of the show.

Students should arrive to all DRESS rehearsals and performances with hair and makeup done.

All rehearsals at the theatre are closed. No one may be in the audience area or backstage aside from crew, performers, and stage moms.

Videography and DVD services are provided by Jason Persilver.

Photography - Individual pictures are captured by Magan Sadler. They are a first come first serve offer. Thumb drives with candid photos from dress rehearsals and performances will also be available.

*These services are provided as a courtesy. The Center does not profit from these sales.

Recital Flower Bouquets and Souvenirs: These are offered as a courtesy in the lobby of performances. There will be a wide variety of souvenirs and fresh flowers available for purchase if you wish. All alterations are done by the ???

For the sake of safety and goodwill towards others, only performers, crew, and stage moms are permitted in the backstage area.

Stage Mom sign-ups will be posted before group rehearsals begin. Please sign up for your child's class to help during production and rehearsals. Dads are not permitted in the girls dressing areas.

Rehearsals are very important for the success of our recitals. If you must miss a rehearsal, please notify us in advance of the absence. In order to not run the risk of being re-casted, student must attend 75% of all rehearsals or schedule private sessions at $30 per hour.

During final group rehearsals stage moms will be asked to stay with their students so safety can be assured, as well as having a productive rehearsal. If stage moms are unavailable, we will ask for volunteers to assist in caring for the children during these rehearsals. It is best not to have everyone stay as it can be disruptive to the children; it leads to overcrowding. These rehearsals will help stage moms learn the show's entrances and exits.

All dress rehearsals are mandatory for students. It is during these rehearsals we practice our group scenes. The entire rehearsal is affected even if only one student is absent.

There will be multiple performances. Please make arrangements for your child to participate in all performances which will span multiple days.