Our dance recitals are exciting events featuring students in a professional atmosphere. This performance opportunity is an important part of the training process as students experience the theater through rehearsals and performances. Although the recitals are not mandatory, they are a wonderful way for students to showcase the results of their hard work and for family and friends to join in their pride of achievement.
Due to our enrollment size, we are planning multiple shows for Saturday, June 10, with the students divided between them. We plan for the recitals well in advance by ordering costumes, planning choreography, and producing a program as early as October. Dress rehearsal for the performances is Saturday, June 3.
However, students will not begin learning their recital routines until January. We spend as much time as possible teaching dance technique and devote only the time needed to learn recital pieces.
Costumes
Costumes are a very important aspect to dance recital performances. They help create the magical atmosphere for the performers and define the character for the audience. Our staff strives to choose quality costumes at a reasonable cost.
The costuming process begins in November when all students are measured and continues through May when the costumes are distributed. In addition to the time it takes for the companies to make and ship the costumes, we also use this time to tailor the costumes for each student. It is very important to us that you receive a costume ready for the stage and not spend time at your sewing machine.
We hire an outside seamstress to take care of any necessary alterations so your child can perform in comfort and confidence. Each costume price includes a new pair of performance tights. A free digital copy of your student’s recital music will be sent to each family in the spring. Optional items such as performance makeup, bun-in-a-bag, and a CD of recital music are also available.
