Dance City 2015 Recital Handbook
Dear Parents and Students:
We are excited that recital time is fast approaching – our first show on June 13th is just weeks away! This recital
handbook contains important information you will need for the recital, rehearsals, etc. Please read the
information in this handbook carefully and refer to it when questions arise. You can also find this information
online at www.dancecitybirmingham.com
This year’s recital theme is “And the Award Goes To...” There is one show at 11:00am on Saturday, June 13th
and two shows (a 1:00pm and a 5:00pm) on Sunday, June 14th. All shows are at Seaholm High School, 2436
West Lincoln, Birmingham, MI 48009 in the Auditorium.
Tip for Parents: Relax! This handbook should be helpful in guiding you through your recital experience. The
dancers are well prepared! If you stay calm and enjoy the show, the dancers will too! Expect bumps along the
road, however, patience and courtesy will help every situation. The performers at Dance City have been
trained to always do their best in whatever they do. They are excited to perform for you and hope that you will
enjoy what they do.
We know that you will love their show!
STAYING INFORMED
We work hard to make sure the dance experience is organized and fun. Keeping you informed is one of our
primary goals. Please regularly check the bulletin boards in the lobby or our website for any updated
information. Our number one form of communication is through email. If you have questions please make sure
to contact the office.
 [email protected]
 248-901-4454
 www.dancecitybirmingham.com
 Facebook: Keywords: Dance City Birmingham or: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dance-CityBirmingham/151792331502181
 Family Portal: To Login:
o Click the “Family Portal Login” button on the website (dancecitybirmingham.com) near the top of
the page.
o Please enter your e-mail address as your Login ID we have on file for you.
o Select the blue "I don't know my password" link.
o An email will immediately be sent to you with an auto-generated temporary password.
o Please change your password to something meaningful to you as soon as you login for the first
time (so you can remember your password for the future). (under “My Account” tab, click on
“Change my Password”)
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CONTENTS
Important Recital Dates and Deadlines…………………………………………... 3
Ticket Procedure……………………………...…………………………………….. 4-5
Ticket FAQs …………………………………………………………………………..6
All About Costumes............................................................................................7-8
Hair and Makeup…………………………………………………………………..... 9
Dress Rehearsal/Picture Day…………………………………….………………....10-11
Dress Rehearsal & Recital Schedule.……….……………………………...……..12
Saturday, June 13 11AM recital line-up..............................................................13
Sunday, June 14 1PM recital line-up..................................................................14
Sunday, June 14 5PM line-up.............................................................................15
Recital Etiquette and Info..……………………....…………………………………. 16-18
Other Recital Items (Souvenir T-shirt, Recital Bears & Flowers)……..........….. 19
Recital Flower Order Form…..………………………………………......………… 20
Recital Volunteer form………………………………..……………………..............21
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IMPORTANT RECITAL DATES AND DEADLINES – MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MARCH 28 – APRIL 2: Visiting days
 Parents are encouraged to attend class with their child (ren).
 Parents are also encouraged to bring a camera to record your child’s dance, please no
flash photography
 Recital information will be provided during classes.
 Available costumes will be distributed in some classes (exchanges/late orderscostumes will be handed out as they come in from the manufacturers).
APRIL 18: Deadline to check the spelling of your child’s name for the Recital Program and to check
t-shirt size
APRIL 30: Recital volunteer forms due
MAY 1: Tickets go on sale online at 12:05AM at www.tututix.com – please be sure to buy tickets for
the correct day and show time!
MAY 9: Flower orders are due
MAY 13: Recital Bear orders are due
MAY 27: Recital volunteer meeting 8:00pm at Dance City
JUNE 10 & 11: Dress Rehearsal and Picture Day at Seaholm High School
JUNE 13: Recital at Seaholm High School 11:00am
JUNE 14: Recital at Seaholm High School 1:00pm and 5:00pm
JUNE 15-20: Last week of classes – Bring a Friend to Dance Week – In-Class Award Presentation
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TICKET PROCEDURE
Tickets go on sale on May 1st at 12:05AM! PLEASE BE SURE TO BUY TICKETS FOR THE
CORRECT SHOW DAY &TIME!
We use “Tututix” an online ticketing service for our recital tickets. The process works just like,
“Ticketmaster.” You go online, pick out your seats, pay and your tickets are sent to you electronically
or in hard copy – You choose. You may also order personalized, keepsake tickets with your dancer’s
name on them! (You may also call and order by phone, toll free at 1-855-222-2TIX. 1-855-222-2849).
To purchase tickets, go to www.tututix.com and click on “BUY NOW” under “Purchase Tickets”
*On the next screen, scroll down to Michigan and select 'Dance City – Seaholm High School'
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Then, you will see all three recital shows. Make sure to click on the correct day and the
correct time for your show!
Once you click on the show you want, the ticket prices and the auditorium layout will come up (what’s
showing on the screen right now is a sample, not exactly what you may see). Click on the ticket level
you want and “Find Tickets”
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TICKET FAQ's
1) How much are tickets and is there a limit?
Online tickets range in price from $10-$20 depending on where they are in the auditorium. Any
remaining tickets will be sold at the door for $20. There is no limit to the numbe of tickets you can
purchase.
2) How long will tickets be sold online?
Tickets will be sold online at tututix.com from May 1st to June 9th.
3) What do the keepsake tickets look like?
The tickets are printed on elegant, full color, foil embossed, keepsake ticket stock, similar to the sample
below.
4) How do I customize the tickets?
A step in the online checkout enables you to add your dancer’s name to the ticket. You can add a
different name for each ticket, if you prefer.
5) How do I get my tickets?
You can choose to have your tickets delivered electronically to your email or smartphone for FREE, or
to have keepsake ticket mailed to you.
6) Can I order tickets by phone?
Yes. You may call and order by phone toll free at 1-855-222-2TIX (1-855-222-2849).
7) Are tickets refundable?
No. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. Please make sure you are ordering tickets for the correct day
and time before you finalize your purchase.
8) Will there be tickets available at the door?
Yes, if the shows do not sell out online, any tickets remaining after June 9th will be available for
purchase at the door. ALL TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE $20.
9) My child(ren) is dancing in two(or more) recitals, do I get free tickets?
No. There are no free tickets provided for families of dancers in multiple shows.
10) I have a young child who will be sitting on my lap – do I need to purchase a ticket for him/her?
No. You only need to purchase tickets for someone sitting in a seat.
11) Do I need to purchase a ticket for my dancer?
No. Dancers do not need a ticket. They will be backstage for the entire show.
12) Do I need to purchase a ticket for myself if I am a Volunteer?
No. Volunteers can watch their child's dance in a special designated Volunteer section in the
audience.
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ALL ABOUT COSTUMES
We spend many hours selecting, ordering and organizing the costumes for each class. They are
always age – appropriate and of the highest quality possible. Costumes include accessories (hats,
gloves, etc.), but not tights or shoes.
1. Can dancers wear jewelry, underwear or nail-polish?
No jewelry, nail polish or underwear is to be worn with costumes. This includes during dress
rehearsals, recital and photos.
2. What are tips to keep costumes clean for rehearsal/recital?
Students should not chew gum, eat messy foods or drink anything other than water while in
costume. Please do not wash costumes in your washing machine; dry clean them only (after the
recital).
3. What should I label?
Please label all costumes, shoes, accessories, tights, dance bags with your child’s full name.
Accessories can be packed in a clear plastic bag, also labeled with your child’s name.
4. What needs to be done for my dancer's costume?
You should remove any tags that could hang out of the costume. If costume straps do not have
snaps or are not attached, please sew them prior to picture day. Never cross the straps unless
specified by the teacher.
5. Do you provide costume alterations?
No, we do not provide alterations. However, Dino's (located in the South Adams Square plaza:
725 S Adams Rd Ste 16, Birmingham, MI 48009, Phone: 248-645-2700) provides alterations. You
are responsible for payment for any alterations you need for the costume.
6. How should my dancer wear their costume accessories?
Many costumes come with headpieces, hats, or other accessories. Teachers will determine how
these are to be worn and will communicate that to parents on visiting day.
7. How do I maintain costumes with fringe?
You will notice a string at the bottom of most fringe skirts or trim, which is to keep the fringe from
getting tangled. Please do not pull the string until picture day. After that date, please place fringed
items on hangers to keep them from getting tangled.
8. Can I iron the costume?
No. We do not recommend using a traditional iron when pressing costumes. Silks can burn,
sequins can melt, and fabric colors may change. Please use only a steamer, and do so with
caution.
9. How do I maintain the tutu?
Grasp the waist and give it a gentle shake, then use your fingers to “comb” out any pieces of tulle
that are wrinkled. To store a tutu, put it on a hanger upside down. To help remove persistent
wrinkles, hang the tutu in the bathroom during a shower or use a handheld steamer.
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SHOES AND TIGHTS
Students need to wear the shoes and color tights listed below, unless indicated otherwise. Please
make sure your child’s shoes are free of any stickers, pen or crayon marks. Ballet shoes should
be tied and any extra length cut off and tucked into the dancer’s shoes. For the combo classes, tap
shoes should be Mary Jane style tap shoes or have black elastic inserted in the lace holes instead of
any ribbon ties. Elastic can be purchased at any fabric store and easily “threaded” through the holes
where the laces go, and sewn. We ask you to do this so that we’re not dealing with shoes coming
untied during the dance or ties becoming knotted making shoes difficult to remove.
The required tights can be ordered through www.discountdance.com, www.dancewearsolutions.com
or www.dancedistributors.com., or purchased at En'Pointe in Clawson, MI 1139 W. 14 Mile Road.
Clawson, MI 48017, (248) 435-8998.
TIGHTS
ALL TIGHTS SHOULD BE CAPEZIO ULTRA SOFT TIGHTS (in child or adult, as needed) –
UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE. (NO TEARS, RIPS, SNAGS, OR HOLES PLEASE!)
Tip: Purchase 'special tights' to wear for the Dress Rehearsal/Picture Day and Recital only
Tights for all Ballet and all Combo/Intro/Angelina Ballerina classes: Capezio ballet pink footed tights –
UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE
Tights for all other classes: Capezio caramel stirrup - UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE
SHOES
Shoes for Angelina Ballerina and Intro to Dance classes are pink leather ballet shoes
Shoes for all Tap/Ballet Combo classes are pink leather ballet shoes and black Mary Jane style tap
shoes (NO Ribbons or strings please)
Shoes for all Tap/Jazz Combo classes are black Mary Jane style tap shoes (NO Ribbons or strings
please) and tan slip on jazz shoes
Shoes for Ballet/Jazz combo classes are pink leather ballet shoes and tan slip on jazz shoes.
Shoes for Acro: NONE
Shoes for all Jazz, Lyrical, and Cheernastics classes are tan slip on jazz shoes.-UNLESS
INDICATED OTHERWISE
Shoes for Tap classes are black tap shoes.
Shoes for all Ballet classes (other than combo classes) are ballet pink canvas or leather
Shoes for Hip Hop classes are black Converse style high tops.
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HAIR AND MAKEUP*
1. What is the hair style requirement?
All dancers in all classes are required to have their hair in a slicked back high bun, unless instructed differently by the
class instructor.
2. How do we style the hair?
For a bun, here is the best way for this to work: When hair is wet, take hair gel and slick hair back into a high ponytail
and rubber band it. With the hair sticking out of the pony tail, take it and twist it around the pony tail holder, and rubber
band this off. Now take a bunch of hairspray to keep this masterpiece that you have created in place and make sure
that we do not have any fly away whispies! They REALLY show up on stage with the lights.
3. Does my young dancer have to wear makeup?
Yes. All dancers are required to wear makeup, yes, even the 'baby' classes. We do this because the stage lights wash
out the dancers' faces onstage. Makeup is applied to define facial features and expressions. Makeup is part of the
costume. Let's make sure we can see their beautiful and handsome faces onstage.
4. How do I apply make-up?
Foundation: The first thing that you need is liquid foundation that is a shade darker than your dancer’s skin tone. Then
apply a light powder over it. This will give your dancers’ faces a velvety look!
Blush: Very light peach or pink colors. Do NOT use bright pink! No clown circles!
Eye Shadow: You will need 2 eye shadow colors. Use a lighter color on the lid and a darker color in the crease. We
use browns, wines, taupes and greys. All eye shadow should have a matte finish. Blending with a brush is much
easier.
Mascara: Black. The best way to apply mascara to the little ones is to hold the wand close to the lashes and have
them blink.
Eye liner: Black liquid eye liner works best and looks best onstage.
Eyebrows need to be filled in with eye shadow or a brow pencil. Again – this is to define your dancer’s features so
they can be seen onstage.
Lips: Pink tones (unless your child’s costume is red. In that case, use red lipstick). Optional, but highly recommended:
clear lip gloss. It adds a lot of shine to the dancers’ lips.
*HAIR AND MAKE-UP QUICK LINKS
HOW TO MAKE A RECITAL BUN
HOW TO APPLY RECITAL MAKE-UP
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DRESS REHEARSAL/PICTURE DAY
Dress Rehearsals and picture days are Wednesday and Thursday, June 10 th and 11th in
Seaholm High School’s Auditorium, 2436 West Lincoln, Birmingham, MI 48009.
1. Why does my dancer have to be at Dress Rehearsal?
It is IMPERATIVE that your child participates in dress rehearsal. If your child misses dress
rehearsal, s/he may not participate in the recital. It is extremely important for students to attend so
that they know how to enter/exit the stage, and where they need to be on the stage during their
dance. It also gives them the opportunity to get used to their full costumes, lighting, and loud
music. This is also your dancer’s only time to practice on stage for their important day.
2. When and how should I arrive at Dress Rehearsal?
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled rehearsal time with your dancer dressed
in full costume and make-up. Make-up is part of their costume.
3. Where do I park?
You may park in the parking lot off of W. Lincoln St. or the parking lot off of S. Cranbrook Rd.
Please note that if you park off of Cranbrook Rd.,you will need to walk through the school to get to
the Auditorium. We will have signs posted to direct you to the Auditorium.
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4. What is the Dress Rehearsal process?
When you arrive, take your child and sit in the auditorium. There will be rows marked with a sign
designating the class and the name of the song. Please have your child sit with their class until
called. At the appropriate time, your child’s dance will be announced and someone will take the
entire class from the auditorium to backstage. Parents CANNOT go backstage. However, you
are welcome to take a seat in the auditorium and watch the other classes rehearsing. This is also
a great opportunity to videotape your child’s dance as videotaping is prohibited at the recital.
Some dancers may need to repeat their dance onstage for lighting and technical cues. Please
remember that the focus of the rehearsal is for the dancers to practice their routines on the stage
and for us to set the lighting/staging appropriately. We will inform parents if there are any
adjustments needed to the costume, hair, and make-up. We ask that you respect the work the
dancers, teachers and staff are doing; and please do not talk inside the auditorium.
When your child is done, s/he will be brought back out to the auditorium lobby for you to pick up
and you can take your dancer to get their individual picture taken (if you purchased it).
5. Can I bring food inside the auditorium?
There is no food or beverage allowed in the auditorium.
6. Does my dancer have to wear make-up for Dress Rehearsal?
Yes. Your dancer must wear full costume and make-up. We want to make sure we can see their
faces and expressions. Make-up is part of their costume. This is also Picture Day.
7. Do boys have to wear make-up?
Make-up for boys is optional. However, some powder, a little blush, and eyeliner is recommended.
8. What if my child is in multiple dances?
If your child performs in multiple dances, have them dressed in the costume of their first dance.
After they have taken their group pictures, they must change into their next costume and sit with
their class at their designated row. Students are welcome to leave after they have practiced all of
their scheduled dance(s) on stage and had their group pictures taken.
9. Are there classes running on Dress Rehearsal days?
There will be no classes on dress rehearsal days.
10. When does my child go on stage to rehearse?
The rehearsal and recital schedule is listed on the next page and posted online at
www.dancecitybirmingham.com under the “Recital” tab. Please note that your child’s class is given
a time range for the dress rehearsal. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early and stay for the entire
time slot. We will take the classes as soon as everyone in the class arrives (not necessarily in the
specific order listed in the time slot on the schedule).
11. What is the Picture Day process?
Once they are done dancing on stage, we will take your dancers to have their group picture taken.
There are no parents allowed in the group picture area. After they take their group picture, we
will bring your dancers outside the individual picture area for you to pick up and you may take
them for an individual picture or you are welcome to take your child home. Dancers will be sent
home with a Picture Order Form the week of May 11 th. Order forms will also be available at the
Rehearsal. Per Photography company, there are no cell phones, tablets or cameras allowed
at the individual picture stations. Please respect their work.
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RECITAL ETIQUETTE AND INFO
1. What do I need to bring for the Recital?
We advise you to gather all costumes, accessories, shoes, and makeup in advance so you will
know if something is missing or isn’t right. Make sure you have all of your supplies before going to
the recital. Label all costume pieces, shoes, tights and anything else your child will be bringing to
the recital. You can place costume pieces in LABELED LARGE ZIPLOC BAGS.
Please do not send your child to the dress rehearsal or recital with snacks or beverages that could
stain their costumes. Crackers, energy bars, apples, carrots, and string cheese are some
examples of good snack choices. PLEASE NON-NUT, DAIRY AND GLUTEN FREE FOODS
ONLY! THIS IS BECAUSE THERE ARE STUDENTS WHO HAVE SEVERE ALLERGIC
REACTIONS! Please do not share foods. Water is the only beverage children may have while in
costume.
Other items that may come in handy are: cleaning wipes, face cleaning wipes, a sewing kit, hair
spray, brushes, safety pins, make-up, and bobby pins. You may also include some things for your
child to do backstage – games, art, etc. (no markers or pens please. Crayons and colored pencils
are best). LABEL, LABEL, LABEL EVERYTHING!
2. If I am volunteering, when should I arrive?
ALL VOLUNTEERS SHOULD ARRIVE EARLIER THAN DANCERS TO ENSURE WE HAVE
SUPERVISION FOR THE DANCERS IN THE BACKSTAGE AREA. There will be a Volunteer
Check-In table where you will receive your Volunteer Name Badge and Volunteer Clip Board. Call
time for volunteers is as follows:
 Saturday, June 13, 11AM show: Volunteers should arrive at 10:15AM
 Sunday, June 14, 1PM show: Volunteers should arrive at 12PM
 Sunday, June 14, 5PM show: Volunteers should arrive at 4PM
3. What is the Drop Off/Pick Up Process at the Recital?
Parents/Guardians should bring their children to the dancer check-in table (located in the
Auditorium lobby) at their call time. There will be a check-in person for A-K last name dancers and
a check-in person for L-Z last name dancers. Make sure you go to the correct line. *Tip: Pack
your dancer's item in a small backpack/dance bag so they will be backstage ready for the
volunteers to bring them to their designated backstage area - LABEL EVERYTHING!
 Saturday, June 13, 11AM show: Dancers should arrive at 10:30AM
 Sunday, June 14, 1PM show: Dancers should arrive at 12:15PM
 Sunday, June 14, 5PM show: Dancers should arrive at 4:15PM
Please bring your child dressed in their first costume, sign them in, and then a volunteer will escort
them to the dressing/backstage area. Parents ARE NOT ALLOWED backstage, unless you have
volunteered to be the class mom. All students will be under the supervision of responsible adults
who will stay with them for the duration of the show.
NOTE: Students are only to be picked up at the end of the show, NOT during
the performance.
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4. What will be in the lobby?
 Ticket Sales table (all remaining tickets will be sold for $20)
 Flower Sales table (5-stem flowers for $15 and 3-stem roses for $20)
 Recital t-shirt table (if your dancer still has not received their t-shirt)
 There will also be organized chaos - please refrain from hanging around the check-in area. We
would like the check-in process to run as smoothly as possible so we can begin the show on
time.
5. Can I record the Recital?
There is absolutely no individual videotaping allowed during the performances (this policy will be
strictly enforced). A professional media company will film our shows. A DVD is included in your
recital fee. Every family will receive one DVD. Videotaping is allowed at dress rehearsals only.
Additional DVDs may be purchased for $30.
6. Can I take pictures at the Recital?
You may take pictures before and after the show in the auditorium lobby area. There is absolutely
no photography of any kind allowed during the performances. We want to make sure the dancers
are not distracted on stage with lights out in the audience of any kind. Let's help your dancers
remain focus and perform their best. Flash photography is very dangerous in live theater,
especially in dance. If a flash goes off during the show and catches the eye of a dancer it can
throw them off their balance and cause major injury.
7. What is the Recital and Volunteer Procedure?
Dancers will wait backstage in their class area or be taken with the class volunteers to sit in a
specially designated area of the auditorium during the show. There will be a live feed of the Recital
for dancers and volunteers to watch. Volunteers are there to help the dancers and to be sure the
show is running smoothly. No other parents are allowed backstage or in the dressing rooms.
Volunteers will be able to watch their child’s dance (volunteers can sit in the designated volunteer
section in the auditorium or watch from back stage). After the dance is done, the volunteers will
bring the dancers back to designated backstage area. Volunteers are expected to stay
backstage/in the dressing room with the class until the recital finale. The teachers will also assist
in the Recital Process. Volunteer forms are included in this packet.
8. What if my dancer has costume changes?*
If a dancer is in more than one dance, it is their responsibility to do their costume changes (with
the exception of the combo classes – the class mom and volunteers will help with shoe and
costume changes). We will have some volunteers backstage to help, but if your child is in
numerous numbers, you may want to plan to volunteer backstage to help them with their multiple
costume changes.
9. *Do I still receive the $20 credit if I am only there for my dancer's quick/multiple changes?
Moms or any other volunteer who are backstage for the purpose of helping their dancer with quick
changes are NOT ELIGIBLE for the volunteer credit. Volunteers must be available to assist with
the entire class they signed up for.
NOTE: There are no parents allowed backstage or in the dressing rooms.
VOLUNTEERS ONLY!
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10. May I leave after my child dances on stage?
This is a short performance and should be treated in a professional manner. Please stay seated
for the entire show. If you absolutely have to use the restroom, please do so in between dance
numbers and return to your seat in between dance numbers. It is very distracting to performers
and other audience members if someone is getting up during the show and performances.
11. What happens after the show/finale?
The total show length is only approximately 2 hours. Students can be picked up from the stage
after the grand finale. After picking up your child from the stage, you may go to the backstage
designated area to retrieve all of your dancer's belongings. Teachers and volunteers will supervise
all dancers until they have been picked up. If everyone is patient and helpful, this will go very
quickly and safely.
12. Will you provide any food for dancers/families if my dancer is in both the 1PM and 5PM
shows on Sunday?
We will not provide food or beverage for dancers/families in between shows. Please plan on
packing snacks/food or making other arrangements.
13. What should I do when I am in the Auditorium?
 Please be seated by 5 minutes to showtime.
 Remind your guests that there is No Videotaping, Flash or Digital Photography of any kind at
the show.
 If you have young children with you, please, be sure that they are quiet and still during this live
performance.
 Please plan to turn your cell phones, pagers and any other devices off.
 APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE!!! The best way to let your dancer know you are
enjoying their performance is to enthusiastically applaud throughout the number. Energy from
the audience really helps our performers do their best!
 ENJOY THE SHOW!
NOTE: THERE IS NO VIDEOTAPING, FLASH, OR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY OF ANY KIND
DURING THE SHOW.
PLEASE STAY SEATED FOR THE DURATION OF THE SHOW. IF YOU HAVE TO ABSOLUTELY
USE THE RESTROOM, PLEASE DO SO IN BETWEEN DANCE NUMBERS AND RETURN TO
YOUR SEAT IN BETWEEN DANCE NUMBERS! THANK YOU!
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OTHER RECITAL ITEMS
Recital Souvenir T-shirt and Recital Program –
Deadline April 18, 2015*
Included as part of your recital fee, each performer receives a
Recital Souvenir T-shirt. We personally design these shirts; and
they include our recital theme on the front of the shirt and the
name of every dancer performing in the recital on the back! We
would like to ensure that every child performing in the recital has
his/her named spelled correctly for the Recital Program and
Recital Souvenir T-shirt. Click here for the list of your dancers'
names and t-shirt sizes. Please review the list to make sure the
spelling of your child's name and t-shirt size are correct. If your
dancer's name is spelled incorrectly and/or you would like a
different size for your dancer, please respond to this e-mail with
the corrections by April 18th (e.g. some may want to order a larger shirt to use as a sleep shirt or to
put over their recital costume). Available sizes are Child X-Small (CXS), Child Small (CS), Child
Medium (CM), Child Large (CL), Adult Small (AS), Adult Medium (AM) and Adult Large (AL). If we do
not hear back from you by April 18 th, we will assume the name and size are correct. Thank you!
*An updated list with changes will be e-mailed to families on April 15 th.
Recital Bear – Deadline May 13, 2015
Again this year, we are offering adorable, 16" embroidered plush bears for sale. These
huggable bears can be given to your dancer as a recital or end-of-dance-year gift. They
come in either a ballet, Hip Hop,Jazz or a Tap outfit, in brown or white and can be
personalized with your child's name. You may order online at www.dancebears.com
(please click on 'I am a Parent' and type in 'Dance City') or by calling Dance Bears toll
free at 1-877-517-7766. Orders must be in by May 13, 2015 in order to have the bear
by the recital.
Pre-Order Flowers – Deadline May 9, 2015
Bouquets of fresh flowers will be available to purchase at the show. Or, you can
order by May 12 and your bouquet will be waiting for you to pick up at the recital. A
beautiful 5-stem bouquet is only $10. And a beautiful 3-stem rose bouquet is only
$15. Please note that these are PRE-ORDER prices only. All orders after May 9
and at the door will be: $15 (5-stem flower bouquet) and $20 (3-stem rose
bouquet). Order forms are included in this packet and available at the front desk of
the studio.
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Pre-order flowers for your dancer:
Deadline May 9th!
Order now and your bouquet will be waiting for you to pick up at the recital*
Check one:
5-stem flower bouquet $10
3-stem rose bouquet $15
Method of Payment:
Cash
Check
Charge CC on File
Purchaser Name:___________________________________________________________________________
Name of Dancer:___________________________________________________________________________
*Payment must be included with your order form. Please note that these are PRE-ORDER prices.
Any orders made after May 9th and at the door will be: $15 (5-stem flower) and $20 (3-stem rose)
For Office Use Only
Date: ____________________________ Amount Paid:_______________________
Cash:___$______________Check:___#________________Charge:____________________
Rec’d By:__________________
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2015 Recital Volunteer Form
“And the Award Goes To...”
Dear Parents,
We strongly encourage moms to volunteer at their child(ren)'s dance recital. You will still be able to
watch their dancers on stage; and it is a very exciting and fun experience. Volunteers* will receive a
$20 credit on their account if we receive the Volunteer Form by April 30 th, 2015! If you are
interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below and return it to the studio office no later than
April 30th, 2015. We will have a Recital Volunteer meeting on Wednesday, May 27 th at 8:00pm. You will
need to attend, so mark your calendars now.
*Please note that volunteers may also be caregivers, babysitters or grandmothers. Volunteers must be 16 years or older
and must attend the scheduled meeting. Families will still receive a $20 credit on their account (if we receive the
Volunteer Form by April 30th, 2015).
*Moms/volunteers who are backstage for the purpose of helping their dancer with quick changes ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for
the volunteer credit. Volunteers must assist with the entire class for which they signed up.
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VOLUNTEER FORM
I, (volunteer’s name) _____________________________________will supervise my child’s
(child's name)___________________________________ class during the (circle one)
Saturday, June 13
11:00am show (shift 10:15am-1pm)
Sunday, June 14
1:00pm show (shift 12pm-3pm)
or
Sunday, June 14
5:00pm show (shift 4pm-7pm)
Relationship to student:____________________________________________
Class that you are volunteering to supervise:
Class/Day/Time______________________ Style ______________ Teacher__________________
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I understand that by volunteering I must be able to:
1.
2.
3.
Attend the Volunteer’s meeting on Wednesday, May 27 th, 2015 at 8:00pm
Attend/Work the entire recital on Saturday, June 13 th and/or Sunday, June 14
Assist with the entire class
Volunteer’s Signature: __________________________________ Date: ___/____/____
Parent’s Signature (if not volunteer):_______________________ Date: ___/____/____
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