Predance Recital Information
Parents! We understand that there’s a lot of information available about our recitals and how they’ll work. Wading through all the details can be overwhelming for first-time dance parents. We’ll make sure that all the relevant information about your little dancers is included here, so you can easily navigate everything this season!
Costumes
You will have 2 total costumes for your dancer, and must have the specific shoes and tights listed.
If you haven’t done so, be sure to open the costume, try it on and take it for any needed alterations, and then hang it up neatly inside a garment bag. Label ALL pieces of the costumes. Be sure to steam out the tulle/ruffles so the skirt will lay neatly.
Practice Videos/Music
Practice Videos
(Be sure to select the correct class time for your dancer.)
Practice Music
Rehearsals
PreDance will NOT need to come to the in-studio rehearsals during recital week. They WILL need to be at the Friday dress rehearsal and BOTH the Saturday and the Sunday shows that will take place at the theatre. They will come ready to go for dress rehearsal, and will stay in the audience with their adult until time for them to come onstage (more details on the later). They will be able to leave after their routines have been rehearsed, and we typically do theirs at the start of the night so they won’t need to stay there the entire evening.
Hair/Makeup
Even our littlest dancers will need their hair in a smooth, sleeked-back bun and stage makeup.
Hair
They will NOT need to use a bun donut. Our tiniest dancers with very fine hair will just need to use smaller rubber bands and bobby pins, and plenty of gel to keep all the little hairs in place:)
Ms. Christie at the studio will be more than happy to teach you how to best achieve a beautiful recital bun on even the smallest heads, don’t hesitate to ask!
Makeup
Stage makeup is required so that the stage lights don’t wash out their faces and facial features.
Loved Ones
Don’t forget to sign up for Loved Ones!
Loved Ones Dance!
We’re going to be having our Loved Ones dance at our recital again this year, and all dancers aged 4 and above can participate with their fathers or other caregiver if dad isn’t available. We will hold rehearsals on Fridays 8-9pm. If you can’t make EVERY single rehearsal please still sign up, as you will be able to still be involved as long as you’re able to be at the majority.
Although preference is for fathers to participate with their child, other significant family members (ideally grandpa/ uncle/ adult brother etc.) are welcome to join if dad is not available:)
What Is Involved in the Loved Ones Dance?
We’ll start rehearsals and practices in the studio in April, with the first practice likely 11th or 18th. The theme is TBD, and will be a really simple, fun choreography that everyone can do, so give it a try! Great bonding time for parents and children!
You’ll be required to attend the Mandatory Dress Rehearsal and will be performing the dance in both recital shows, Saturday and Sunday.
Register on the parent portal! There is no cost to attend/perform, but we do need everyone to register in order to be included/counted for the choreography.
Important Dates
- Mandatory Dress Rehearsal – June 6, parent will be able to leave once we’ve rehearsed Loved Ones. This will be the night that parents will be able to photo/ video any performances.
- Recital Night – June 7, call time likely around 4-4:30.
- Recital Matinee – June 8, call time likely around 1:00 pm.
Recital Shows
Predance typically will NOT need to arrive at call time, but will come in with their parents closer to the normal time, dressed and ready to go in their first costume and wearing a cover-up. We do recommend waiting until just before they come backstage to put their lipstick on:)
Dancers will stay for the entire shows, unlike with dress rehearsals. They will need to stay so they can be a part of the Gran Finale at the end of the show and take part in the bows.
We also typically give all the dancers a little commemorative medallion at the end as well.
Once the final bows are complete, parents will come to the front of the stage and collect their little ones there. Our older dancers and adult helpers will be keeping them safe until the parent or other caregiver comes to the stage to collect them.