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There are a lot of components involved in staging a dance recital. We ask that you carefully go over this information and if you have any questions please ask Raeann at the front desk. How much are dance recital costumes? Each dance class will learn one routine to perform in the recital. This requires a dance costume for each dance. Costumes cost $55 for students ages 6 and up, and $45 for combination classes ages 3-5. Costume payments are automatically deducted January 1. Costumes must be ordered in January in order to arrive in time for picture day and recital. They usually arrive in May. A $35 recital fee per family is automatically deducted March 1, which includes TWO FREE tickets. Complimentary tickets must be picked up at the studio prior to recital. Free tickets will not be available at the door. Recital pictures are scheduled for June 11.
When and where is the recital? Recital is scheduled for June 13 @ 7pm & June 14 @ 1pm, 2008. A mandatory dress rehearsal (full costume, but not hair & make-up) is scheduled for June 12 at 6:30pm. Rehearsals and shows are at the San Benito High School Auditorium located at 1220 Monterey Street in Hollister. Performers participate in both shows. Performers should arrive one hour prior to show time. Upon arrival, performers will enter backstage and proceed to the second floor of the San Benito High School Auditorium to their assigned dressing room. Leave your child with the assigned line mom and then enter from the front of the auditorium. Auditorium doors open a half hour prior to show time with open seating. We strive to limit the recital to 2 hours in length with a 10-minute intermission.
Will my child be supervised backstage? Yes. Classes ages 3-9 are assigned a line mom who supervises backstage and assists in changing needs. All dancers will be able to watch the show from the balcony of the auditorium. Stage managers will be backstage as well assisting performers and preparing them for performance time. Only volunteers with a backstage pass are allowed backstage and in the dressing rooms. This is a security issue and will require cooperation by each and every parent. You may pick up your child at the very end of the recital inside the auditorium.
How do I purchase tickets? Tickets may be purchased at the dance studio for $10 in advance, or $12 at the door beginning May 1. Each family receives two free tickets with payment of the $35 recital fee. Free tickets are not available at the door. Tickets sell out at the studio quickly so early purchases are recommended. Tickets will always be available at the door, but once we sell out at the studio the cost is then $12 at the door. Ticket sales and seating is available on a first come first served basis. There will be no seat saving as this may cause confusion and distractions throughout the auditorium. Parents drop off their children backstage with the assigned line mom, and then enter through the front of the auditorium.
Can I take pictures and videotape during the performance? There will be NO flash photography or videotaping at any time during the recital. Flash photos are potentially blinding to performers on stage and distracting to audience members. A professional videographer will be on site videotaping both shows. DVD’s are available for purchase before, during, and one week after recital.
Does my performer need to stay for the entire show? All performers are invited back on stage for final bows at the close of the recital. If you need to leave early, you must check your child out with your line mom, as well as with the dance instructor. Performers can be picked up in the auditorium after final bows.
Where do volunteers check in? Volunteers should come to the back of the auditorium to receive their back stage pass and further instructions. Only volunteers wearing their backstage pass will be allowed in backstage areas. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, sign up lists are displayed May 1.
What concessions will be available? For your convenience, Geraldine’s Event Planning will be offering beautiful flower bouquets and arrangements for your performer. Pre-orders are recommended, but she will have some available at her booth. It is customary to bring performers flowers after a great performance. As well, a concession stand will have studio logo wear for purchase and is available in child and adult sizes. We also sell water & candy at intermission. Recital T-shirt pre-orders happen in May. DVD order forms are available before, during, and one week after recital.
Does my dancer have to wear make up? Stage make up is worn by performers due to the harsh lighting in most theaters. You will notice performers who do not accentuate their features by wearing make up can appear very drowned out, pale, or even ghostly. Make up is not required, but highly recommended.
General Theater Rules & Etiquette: There will be NO entering or exiting during performances. Auditorium doors will be opened between performances only. This is good theater etiquette. Your applause is requested for each and every performer, even those who do not belong to you. For many performers, this is their very first time on a stage and they need to feel supported and appreciated. Turn off all noisy electronic devices and keep them in silent mode until the end of the recital. There is absolutely NO food or drink allowed in the auditorium, school rules! Respect others around you by not talking, standing up or walking through the isles during performances, and by keeping little ones quiet during the show.
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