DDA Recital Information 2022
Note from Miss Sara,
Wow what a year! I can’t believe this is our 12th season! I am so blessed to teach your children and I can’t wait to see them perform! Our 2022 spring recital will be held at Highland Hills Middle School Saturday June 4th at 4:30 p.m. This new location has a state of the art lighting and sound system and we could not be more excited they are renting their facility to us. We have some wonderful backstage helpers, so parents can relax and enjoy the show!
Please read over this information carefully.
Quick Reference Guide
Dress Rehearsal:
• Location: Highland Hills Auditorium 3492 Edwardsville Galena Rd, Georgetown
• Date: Friday June 3rd: 2nd Grade and Older
• Date: Saturday June 4th: 1st Grade and Younger 3:30
There must be a school janitor on site at all times we are there. When they finalize their schedule we will have our rehearsal times that occur Friday.
• Please have your child come dressed in their first costume
Recital:
• Location: Highland Hills Auditorium 3492 Edwardsville Galena Rd, Georgetown
• Date: Saturday June 4th
• Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. show is at 4:30
I am always happy to answer any questions, however the day of rehearsal or recital please refer to your packet first. I will be very busy both days & may not be able to get back with you quickly. My phone is on silent during rehearsal and recital so if you must get ahold of me please text. A veteran dance mom is usually holding my phone to answer text questions. (502) 432-4015
Dress Rehearsal
Every student is expected to be at the dress rehearsal. Please have your child’s hair & make-up done before you arrive. We recommend you have your child’s first costume on before you arrive.
Please note:
• No extra jewelry (earring studs are fine)
• No colored nail polish. (French or American manicures as well as clear nail polish are fine)
• No extra bows
• No Panties under costumes. Remind your child their costume is like a bathing suit, this usually helps :)
• Put your child's initials on any shoes, tights, costume and other items to avoid any mix ups.
When you arrive do not let your children run or hang on anything in the auditorium, stage, backstage, or lobby. Thank you!
Rehearsal Schedule
Friday:(dancers 2nd grade and older only!) We run the show in order with as few stops as possible. In order to save time and focus on groups we do not run competition solos,duets or trios as they have already been performed on stage three times. We also skip over the level 0-2 dances as they rehearse on Saturday.
Saturday 3:30:(Dancers younger than 2nd Grade) One hour before the show and before the audience is let in the auditorium we rehearse our Pre-K through 1st grade dances. One adult per dancer is allowed into the auditorium to take pictures of rehearsal.
Saturday (High School Dancers): We have the stage available for our highest Level dancers from 2:30-3:30 to fix any problems that come up at the Saturday Rehearsal. If everything looks good on Saturday the stage will be available for solos, duos, and trios to practice.
Please take your child to the restroom before the rehearsal!
We really appreciate you helping us avoid the potty train backstage!
Recital Day (The recital will begin at 4:30 p.m.)
Times:
• Lobby Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. (for the high school dancers)
• Seating will begin at 4:15 p.m.
• Pre-K- 1st grade rehearse from 3:30-4:15 then go backstage to wait to perform.
• Please have your child’s hair and make-up done, and costume on!
• Recital Starts at 4:30 p.m.
When you arrive do not let your children run or hang on anything in the auditorium, stage, backstage, or lobby. Thank you!
Please take your child to the restroom before the rehearsal!
We really appreciate you helping us avoid the potty train backstage
Hair and Makeup
Dancers will wear a ballet bun and neutral eye makeup, with blush and either red or pink lipstick for all dances. Preschool students are not required to wear makeup.
Our competition team holds a fundraiser on recital day where they will do the younger dancers' hair and makeup at the studio before the show for $10. Sign ups will be hanging outside of the classroom the two weeks leading up to the recital. The competition team only accepts cash as their account is not affiliated with the studio account.
Costume Pick-Up
We begin handing out costumes to students on May 1st. Please note tuition must be paid in full before costumes can go home. Any student who has not paid for their tuition and costume by May 30 will not receive their costume or be able to participate in the recital
Recital T Shirt
We will be selling T-shirts with the recital logo on the front and students names on the back at the recital for $20. The only payment that is accepted at the venue is cash or venmo. We will be sending out an order form if you would like to order a shirt but they must be paid for at the show. We will not be adding them to student accounts or accepting checks.
Program Ads and Support Lines
If you would like to show your dancer support in the program or you have a business you would like to advertise the prices are as follows.
$10 Two Lines of Text. Approximately 50 Characters No Picture
$30 ¼ page (picture allowed)
$80 ½ page (picture allowed)
$150 Full page (great for graduating seniors and 1st recitals)
We will send out T-shirt reservations, hair and make-up sign ups and Program Ad Forms the week off May 1st.