Recital 2010 - Performance Information

Costumes

Each student performing in the recital is required to purchase a costume. Costumes range in price from $80 to $95. If your child is in a combo class or back-to-back tap and jazz classes, she will only need one costume for both of his/her dances. Deposits are refundable through December 31st and are non-refundable thereafter. Once costumes are ordered (January 1st) you are responsible for the balance regardless of your child's participation in the recital. Unless notice is given in writing, the costume will be ordered for your child(ren) and you will be responsible for payment in full.

Tights

All students are required to wear the following tights for pictures and rectial:

Tights color and style by class:

3's	Footed Pink Tights
4's, 5's, 6's	Footed Tan Tights
Jazz/Pom	Footed or Convertible Tan Tights
Jazz/Hip Hop	Footed or Convertible Tan Tights
Jazz Levels 1-7	Footed or Convertible Tan Tights
Jazz Levels 8-10	Stirrup Tan Tights
Tap Level 1-10	Footed or Convertible Tan Tights
Ballet Levels A-J	Footed or Convertible Pink Tights
Lyrical Levels G-J	Stirrup Tan Tights

Pictures

During the week prior to recital (June 11 - June 17), we hold dress rehearsal at the studio, and we offer the option of having your child professionally photographed in his/her recital costume. All students should attend this rehearsal whether or not you plan on having your child photographed. Regular classes are not held this week. Instead, each class will come on the same weekday as usual, but at a different time (a schedule will be prepared and distributed in advance).

During their scheduled time, each student will practice their dances and have their picture taken. Individual pictures are also taken at this time. Purchasing pictures is completely optional, and all students are invited for a class group shot that will be displayed proudly in our lobby. Order forms will be distributed in May.

Videos

Don't miss this opportunity to relive the Recital Magic! Our families are offered the option of purchasing a professional video of our recital.

Gift Bags

The Dance Shoppe will once again be offering pre-ordered recital gift bags for your special dancer on her big day. These pre-assembled gift bags are a convenient way for parents, grandparents, or friends to say congratulations for a job well done. Pre-order your gift bag by Saturday, June 5th. Choose from our three themed bags;

• Ballet Princess (Ages 2 ½ to 6)
• Love 2 Dance (Ages 4 to 8)
• Dance Diva (Ages Tween to Teen)

Tickets

Recital tickets will be available for purchase in April. We had hoped to be able to use an on-line ticket service this year, but found that in order to give you the level of service you need (i.e. reserved seating, wheelchair accomadations, replacing lost tickets, etc.) the cost of each ticket would be more than double over last year. So, we have decided to return to the mail-in system used last year so we can continue to make sure everyone has a seat for the recital. Detailed information will be provided in March.