Recital 101
The Dance Loft annual recital is the culmination of the instruction experience. The purpose of the performance is to exhibit the skills the students have learned, and to help them grow, building self-esteem and self-confidence. The experience allows the student to perform in public, on a professional stage with lights, costumes, scenery and an audience.
DO YOU KNOW THE NAME OF YOUR DANCE?
TO KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON, OR BE ABLE TO ASK QUESTIONS, YOU”LL NEED TO KNNOW THE NAME OF YOUR CHILD”S DANCE.
DO YOU KNOW THE CLASS MOM? SHE IS IN CHARGE OF YOUR CHILD.
One Mom from each class is the CLASS MOM. Her job is to make sure all the dancers look alike and to stay with her class. She will help the dancers with hair, make-up and anything else that is necessary. This is the only parent that is permitted back stage. The students remain back stage during the half of the show in which they dance. During the other half of the show, the students and CLASS MOM are escorted to the balcony where they will watch the other dancers. At the end of the show all students will be presented on Stage for final bows and participate in the Finale dance. ALL DANCERS WILL BE PRESENTED ON –STAGE DURING THE FINALE.
TUITION
The cost of the Costume and tights is included with each month of tuition. The costume portion of each month’s tuition must be paid even if there was no attendance that month. Costumes go home after all fees, tuition and all their financial obligations are finalized. ALL FEES, TUITION, AND OTHER FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS MUST BE FINALIZED BEFORE COSTUMES GO HOME. SHOES
New shoes are not needed. Sometimes the shoe color needs to be changed to accentuate the costume or make all the shoes in the class the same color. Parents often go together to purchase on can of paint to paint shoes. One can of paint ($5) will color 3 pair of shoes.
PICTURES
Picture week is May 14-17: Individual Pictures and the Class Picture will be taken during regular class time. Wear your costume to class and style your hair according to your teacher’s directions. We have found that a little lipstick and blush enhance the quality of pictures but it is your choice.
PAY FOR PICTURES ON THE DAY THE PICTURE IS TAKEN.
A picture envelope needs to accompany each dancer into class. One envelope is needed for each costume. If you have multiple costumes, you will have multiple envelopes. No purchase is required for the dancer to be included on the Recital Picture Wall.
PICTURES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP AT THE DANCE LOFT PLUS AFTER JULY 4TH.
DRESS REHEARSAL
Saturday, at Faith Community Methodist Church
100 Country Club Drive, Xenia
June 2nd, 2012
The time your class dances at Dress Rehearsal, is posted on the Picture Wall next to the name of your dance. Be sure to arrive early enough to be ready to dance at that posted time. Classes rehearse in the order of the show. We don’t go back, or wait for late comers. Be ready to dance when it is your turn.
Dancers Arrive In Full Costume (wear street shoes and change into dance shoes)
Head Pieces must be secured with bobbie pins with HAIR styled per your teachers’ instructions.
NO UNDERPANTS, NO JEWELRY, NO NAIL POLISH
Dancers should wear some make-up (base, blush, eye shadow, eye liner, lipstick)
When you arrive, go to you CLASS MOM. It is her job to ensure that all the dancers look alike. Dancers STAY with their class mom until the class is called. When called, the Class Mom will escort the class to the ready line. After rehearsal, you are free to leave.
Parents…Be a good audience: Laugh, Clap, Cry, and be appreciative of good effort!!
Dancers in more than on dance should carry their costumes on hangers. The costume should be covered by a garment bag, or dry cleaner plastic, and the dancer’s name should be attached. They might also need a caboodle containing hair supplies or make-up.
Only parents are allowed at this rehearsal. Please no other family of friends. This is not an open performance. If your guests cannot come to the show on Sunday, be sure to get a DVD for them.
Extra Details
TICKETS ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED
Price $7 CHILDREN UNDER 8yrs $4
TICKETS go on sale at The Dance Loft Saturday April 28. 10 AM
DANCERS AND CLASS MOMS DO NOT NEED A TICKET.
DANCING DADS will receive a free ticket so they can sit with the family until they dance.
Tickets sold at KUSS AUDITORIUM the day of the performance will be $10.
Ticket sales pay for the rental, security and cleaning of the facility and for the technical staff of the Auditorium. STARGRAMS DVD’S WHILE ON THE SUBJECT OF MEMORIES…..LET’S TALK ABOUT DVD’S. The rules and regulations of Kuss Auditorium do not permit the use of individual Video recording devices of flash photography during any performance, for the safety of the performers and the comfort of the audience. So I encourage you to bring camcorders and cameras to Dress Rehearsal. Take all the videos and pictures you want, of anything you want to record. However, you don’t have to miss out on this special event. Kuss will allow us to have one videographer record the entire performance. You may order a DVD of the entire show. Payment must accompany the order form. Order forms at the front desk. Order forms are due by Dress Rehearsal.
The recital Program booklet is a keepsake you can personalize with a STARGRAM. A STARGRAM is a ONE LINE Good Luck wish that is printed in the program. Each STARGRAM cost $3 for a 60 space message. Examples of STARGRAMS and forms are posted under the stars. Write your message on a STARGRAM request form, include $3 and turn it in by May 5th.
THE RECITAL
Sunday June 3rd, 2012
Sunday afternoon at 3:15 p.m. The recital is held at Kuss Auditorium, the Performing Arts Center of Clark State College in Springfield. Kuss Auditorium is on Limestone Street, downtown. Maps to Kuss Auditorium will be available. Due to construction at Kuss, we will provide you with a map of where to park, with your tickets. Arrive at Kuss by 2:30. Be sure your dancers have been fed and watered before arrival.
Dancers Arrive In Full Costume (wear street shoes and change into dance shoes)
Head Pieces must be secured with bobby pins with HAIR styled per your teachers’ instructions. Dancers should wear make-up (base, blush, eye shadow, eye liner, lipstick)
NO JEWELRY NO NAIL POLISH NO UNDERPANTS
Dads in parking area will direct the Dancers to the Backstage Door.
**BE SURE TO GET THE RECITAL BRACLET FROM THE DOORMAN.**
One parent may accompany the Dancer to the dressing room and deliver the dancer to the CLASS MOM. Everyone else is to enter the building through the lobby doors.
Dancers in Costume are not permitted in the lobby. Male dancers will be directed to an appropriate dressing room.
The auditorium doors open for seating at 2:50 and the curtain goes up at 3:15. We have lot’s to do backstage before that curtain goes up. Please do not make your dancer feel the pressure of arriving late.
Dancers in more than on dance should carry their costumes on hangers. The costume should be covered by a garment bag, or dry cleaner plastic, and the dancer’s name should be attached. They might also need a caboodle containing hair supplies or make-up.
At the end of the show all students will be presented on Stage for final bows, awards, and finale dance. Everyone must be in the finale. It is only fair that the students at the end of the show have a full audience, just like the dancers in the beginning.
** WHEN THE CURTAIN CLOSES, THE ONE PARENT WHO DELIVERED THE DANCER BACKSTAGE BEFORE THE SHOW, IS TO RETURN TO THAT DRESSING ROOM TO RETRIVE THEIR DANCER. YOU MUST SHOW THE RECITAL BRACLET TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE BACKSTAGE AREA.
The show last approximately 2 ½ hrs,
Be a good audience: Laugh, Clap, Cry, and be appreciative of good effort!!
The Recital is a positive experience for these young dancers. They enjoy performing the skills they have been taught and they enjoy watching others. They are so proud of themselves when they see the love in your eyes. It is a treasure that cannot be measured. Let’s work together to make sure that this is the best show ever.
Sincerely
Miss Kim, Miss Bri, Miss Darci
