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.
We plan for the recitals well in advance by ordering costumes, planning choreography, and producing a program as early as October. 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.
Dancers will receive their individualized recital schedule in February/March and again in May. This will show all of their classes, which recitals they will be performing in, and the order of their dances for rehearsal and each recital.
Dress Rehearsals
- Dress Rehearsals are Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28 at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center. Please arrive at 5p unless you have been given an earlier arrival time.
Photos
- We will be taking recital pictures on Tuesday, May 26, Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28. Select classes will have their recital photos taken on Tuesday, May 26. These classes will receive a separate note regarding times. All other classes will have their photos taken at Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday, May 27, or Thursday, May 28.
Recitals
Due to our enrollment size, we are planning three shows with the students divided between them.
- Recitals are Saturday, May 30 at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center.
- Recital 1: 11a performance, arrive at 10a
- Recital 2: 3p performance, arrive at 2p
- Recital 3: 6:30p performance, arrive at 5:30p
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.
