The Dance Center                                  28th Annual Recital Packet 2010

 

Dress Rehearsal Schedule (no dance classes at the studio during dress rehearsal days)

1st Rehearsal – Wed., June 16th 6pm–9pm   2nd Rehearsal – Thurs., June 17th 6pm–9pm

Detailed schedule posted on May 31st

LOCATION: Westwood High School 850 High Street

Copies of the directions will be at our front desk

 

Recital: Saturday, June 19th   

PRIVATE LESSON SHOWCASE 12:15pm and RECITAL 1pm

LOCATION: Westwood High School 850 High Street

 

Dear Parents,

 

We are excited to include your child in our 28th annual recital! It is our goal to make this a fun and organized experience for you and your family. We are proud that you chose The Dance Center for your child’s dance education. We appreciate your business. Your input has been one of our keys to success and helps us to serve you better. Please contact us with any questions or suggestions at 781-326-1565. *We are looking for volunteers to help as monitors during the recital. Monitors will supervise students when they are not on stage in the dressing room. You do not need to purchase a ticket for the show because you will be watching the show from the dressing room movie screen. There will be a monitors meeting and practice during the dress rehearsal. If you’re interested, sign up at our front desk prior to rehearsal so we will be prepared. Your help is greatly appreciated, without monitors it would be impossible to run the show!

 

Summer Dance Lessons: We encourage students to attend class over the summer to keep up with their dance technique. Students improve faster when they do!  Registration forms are at our front desk.

 

Private Lesson Showcase – This pre-show performance includes all our students that have taken private lessons throughout the season. This will be very entertaining for your guests and students that will be waiting in the auditorium prior to the recital.

NEW: Auditorium doors will be closed during performances and open quickly between each dance.

Recital Program Book Ad – Place an ad for your child or your business. This is a great way to celebrate and congratulate your favorite star! For ad ideas, view last year’s program book at our front desk. SEE ATTACHED FORM

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Parent Dance - This is a fun way to bond with your child! We have a lot of laughs with a bit of family bonding. You’ll get a crash course on performing in a recital. Fun and simple steps will make you look like a star on stage. Your child will never forget sharing this experience with you. All ages and abilities are welcome. Classes start Thursday, May 6th. You only need to attend one class a week. On Saturday, June 12th we will have a rehearsal with both classes. Please call or sign up at our front desk to reserve your space ASAP. We would like to have the choreography prepared for the first class.

Cost per family: $25 for one dance and $40 for both dances

 

Mother/Daughter Dance   Song: “Mama I’m a big girl now”

Costume: Jeans and pink recital t-shirt (moms must order by 5/8)

          Class: Thursdays 8:00pm - 8:30pm or Saturdays 3pm - 3:30pm

*excluding sat. 5/15 and sat. 5/29

         

          Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Dance   Song: “I just called to say I love you”

Costume: females – nice dress, males – suit and tie

Class: Fridays 8pm -8:30pm or Saturdays 3:30pm - 4pm

*excluding sat. 5/15 and sat. 5/29

 

 

Dress Rehearsal – LOCATION: Westwood High School 850 High Street

All Students must attend their scheduled dress rehearsal. Dress rehearsal is limited to parents and dancers only, no guests please! No food or drink allowed in the auditorium. Costumes, shoes and accessories are required for dress rehearsal and should have the students name on all of them. Students arrive in their 1st costume 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time! Costumes should be pressed and hung up with all accessories attached, safety & bobby pins, hairspray, etc in a small carry bag. If you are unsure which day to attend, please call or check with our front desk. Our younger students will be dismissed early. The last routine of the show is called the “finale”. All students will be in it. They wear our recital themed t-shirt, jean shorts and black sneakers. Please have this outfit at rehearsal.

 

Recital – LOCATION: Westwood High School 850 High Street

Please arrive at 12pm. The Private Lesson Showcase begins at 12:15pm. Students arrive dressed in their 1st costume with hair and make-up complete. Students check in to their monitor in the dressing room. Parents proceed to their seats. Each class will have a class monitor and watch the show in the dressing room. Parents should change students after their performance into their 2nd costume (if they have one) or their recital outfit and return back to their seat. Check the recital order posted on May 28th for any costume changing problem.  

No food or drink allowed in the auditorium.

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At the end of the recital, parents pick students up backstage. Please do not take your child until the end of the show. If you must leave early, please make arrangements with Joanne. It’s important not to take children out of their group. Monitors are instructed to not let children leave until the end of the show. No men are allowed in the dressing room. Ask a staff or monitors if you need assistance. Please respect the young ladies who will be dressing.

Dance Team and our male students will have separate dressing rooms.

 

Recital Tickets - Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Tickets go on sale Tue. May 18th. Each family may purchase 4 tickets. You can go on a waiting list if you need additional tickets. You pick your seats and receive your tickets at the time of purchase. To ensure a seat, you must buy your tickets prior to Sat. June 5th.

 

PLEASE NOTE: On Sat. June 5th any remaining tickets will be available for purchase.

All recital attendees must have a ticket. We suggest babies do not attend; they can be a distraction to the audience as well as the performers. CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SIT ON SOMEONES LAP. This obstructs the view for others. No one is allowed to stand in the aisles by order of the fire marshal. Students are not allowed in the auditorium!

 

*All student balances must be paid prior to purchasing recital tickets.

*Once tickets have been issued no changes will be allowed.

***Early Bird Ticket Sales: If you pre-register Tue. May 11th – Sat. May 15th for fall dance classes you can purchase your tickets early!

 

Recital Tights - Students are required to wear matching recital tights. Recital tights are available at our front desk for $8. All students must wear the same brand of tights to ensure uniformity in each class. Please purchase your tights in ASAP.

 

Awards - Dancers who have perfect attendance (make-ups do not apply) will receive an award on stage. Students who attended and performed in our recital 5, 10, 15 and 20 consecutive years and our graduating seniors will perform and receive an award. The student who sold the most program ads will be crowned Miss Publicity. Students receiving recognition will be posted at the school. You must notify us by Fri. May 28th. if your child’s name is spelled incorrectly or missing from our list!

 

Trophies – Orders must be in by Fri. May 28th. The trophy cost is $18. and approx. 12” high. The students name and year will be on it. Parents must pick up the trophies from Joanne at dress rehearsal. We suggest giving them to your child at the end of the recital. Orders must be placed by Fri. May 28th. SEE ATTACHED FORM           

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IMPORTANT RECITAL INFORMATION, POLICIES AND RULES

 

~Video cameras are allowed at dress rehearsal only. No video cameras are allowed at the recital. Inform your guests, NO EXCEPTIONS! The show is professionally videotaped. Set a good example for your child and follow the no video policy. SEE ATTACHED FORM

 

~Flash photography is allowed at dress rehearsal only. No flash photography is allowed at the recital. Inform your guests, NO EXCEPTIONS! You will be asked to leave the auditorium if you have a camera. Set a good example for your child and follow the no photo policy.

 

~Westwood Schools prohibit food or drink in the building, respect the property & dispose of trash properly.

 

~All students perform in the finale. Rehearsal for the finale will take place in the student’s class and at the dress rehearsals.

 

~ Please, no screaming by the audience. Enthusiastic applause is appreciated, however proper audience behavior is expected of all guests. Please be sure to handle your child in a professional manner. Good behavior is expected at all times.

 

~Double check that you have all costume accessories with you. There are no extra headpieces etc.

 

~Students should have a carry case (with their name clearly marked on it) for their safety pins, bobby pins, a brush and hair spray and lipstick.

 

~Remove: temporary tattoos and nail polish for picture day, dress rehearsal and recital. These items appear dirty on stage.

 

~Female students do not wear underwear under your costume.

 

~Students should wear red lipstick and pink blush, a neutral colored eye shadow and black mascara. The lighting is very bright at the auditorium and without make-up a child look washed out.

 

~All hair should be worn away from the face (pin bangs back). This helps to see the students face better on stage. Students that are required to wear buns: they should be the same height as their nose. If you need to, use a barrette that matches child’s hair color to hold hair back. No other colored hair accessories allowed. Hair beads or elastic/barrettes must be black or brown. Check with your teacher for special hair requirements.

 

~ABSOLUTELY NO JEWELRY during dress rehearsal or recital unless part of the costume. WE’RE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST ARTICLES/LEAVE VALUABLES HOME

 

~Our former student has become a florist and will provide our recital flowers.  SEE ATTACHED FORM      

 

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