Recital 2024
General FAQ
Do students wear their costumes at dress rehearsal?
Yes. Please bring your dancer in their first (or only) costume, tights, and dance shoes.
Does their hair and makeup need to be done for dress rehearsal?
It does not. However, you may want to use this opportunity to video up close.
Do I need a ticket to enter the recital?
No. You do not need a ticket to attend the recital.
How many people can attend recital?
As many as you would like.
Where can I find information on summer camps, workshops, and intensives?
Visit the Summer 2024 tab for this information.
When does fall registration open?
We will have regular season information for 2024-2025 available mid-summer, typically the end of June/beginning of July.
Part I FAQ
When do doors open for Part I?
Front doors open at 12:45 pm.
When does Part I begin?
Part I begins at 1:00 pm.
Where do I drop off my dancer for Part I?
Drop dancers off at side-stage or backstage doors READY TO DANCE. Hair done, make-up done, costumes & shoes on, restroom break taken already.
Can I pick up my dancer right after they perform in Part I?
No. Dancers remain backstage with us until the end of this part (approx. 45 min).
How do I pick up my child after Part I?
We will bring them to the front of the stage after Part I to release them to you. Please send only one parent to the front of the stage to pick up your dancer.
Part II FAQ
When do doors open for Part II?
Front doors open at 1:45 pm.
When does Part II begin?
Part II begins at 2:00 pm.
Where do I drop off my dancer for Part II?
Drop your dancer off in the Loft at 1:45pm, no earlier. Costume, tights, make-up on, hair done, with EVERYTHING THEY NEED. Restroom before. We will show you where the Loft is after their first dress rehearsal.
Do I need to come to the Loft and help my child change?
During dress rehearsal, yes. During the recital, no. They will remain in the Loft with us; you do not. We will handle changing their costumes and hair, if needed. We simply want you to relax and enjoy watching your dancer/twirler. Do not come backstage for any reason. We have girls changing everywhere.
Can I pick up my dancer right after they perform in Part II?
Yes. Please, come get your dancer from the Loft after their final dance.
My dancer is in hip-hop and/or twirl only, not a combo class. When do they need to arrive?
If your dancer is in Jr Hip Hop & Twirl ONLY, you may drop them off in the Loft ready to dance at 3:00 pm and pick them up from the Loft after their last dance.
Part III FAQ
When do doors open for Part III?
Front doors open at 4:15 pm.
When does Part III begin?
Part III begins at 4:30 pm.
Where do I drop off my dancer for Part III?
Your dancer may go to their designated dressing rooms once doors open for Part III. Send them with costumes, tights, make-up on, and hair done. We will show them their dressing area at dress rehearsal.
Do I need to come backstage and help my child change?
They will remain in their dressing area until their final piece. We simply want you to relax and enjoy watching your dancer. Do not come to the side-stage doors for any reason during recital. Do not come backstage for any reason. We have girls changing everywhere.
My dancer is not in a pointe class, only hip-hop, lyrical, and/or dance team. When do they need to arrive?
If your dancer is ONLY in Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and/or Dance Team, they may arrive in their dressing areas ready to perform at 5:30 pm.
Other Reminders
Dress rehearsal is mandatory for recital participation. There are no exceptions to this rule, including scheduled or rescheduled sports/games. Your dancer/twirler has worked very hard this year. We ask for only one weekend out of the entire year, and the dates were communicated during registration. It is unfair to both your student and their classmates to not attend dress rehearsal.
Please write your student’s name in all of their shoes and costume pieces.
Downtown parking can be tricky, and it may take you quite some time to find a spot. Please be mindful of this and give yourself ample time to find parking.
No flash photography is allowed.
Do not get up during the performances. The curtain closes between each number, and you may get up then if needed. You would not want someone else to get up during your dancer’s performance, blocking your view or disturbing your hearing, while you are trying to watch. BE COURTEOUS!
Do not come to the side-stage doors for any reason during recital. Do not open these doors for ANY reason.