DANCE CONCERT QUICK CHECK LIST
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Read Dance Concert Packet & Mark Your Calendar!
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Sign up to be a Wardrobe Mistress or to be a part of the Check-In Crew.
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Attend a Wardrobe Mistress/Check-In Crew Meeting at MKS on Sat, 5/9 or 5/16 if
you are signed up.
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Costumes handed out mid-April through May!
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Get any needed items – TIGHTS (see the Costume Information Sheet to get the
correct type/color & also, take advantage of the coupon!, shoes, leotards, etc.
Write your name in/on EVERYTHING!
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Photo Nights at MKS on Tues 5/12, Wed 5/13, Thurs 5/14, or Fri 5/15
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NO new ear piercings, manicures, sunburns, or major haircuts prior to the Concert!
Studs that cannot be removed must be covered with band-aids to avoid injury.
All nail polish will be removed - please no gel nails.
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Practice! Practice! Practice! and if unable to come to a class, please let the
Front Desk know. If you bring a blank CD, teachers can make copy of your song.
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Attend 1 Final Bow or 2 Finale practices at MKS in May. Sat 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30
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Attend Dress Rehearsal at FZE HS
Arrive with hair and make-up done & in a cover-up with proper tights, costume in a
garment bag or white trash bag. Pack a non-messy snack & water too.
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Attend Dance Concert at FZE HS
Arrive with hair and make-up done & in a cover-up with proper tights, costume in a
garment bag or white trash bag. Pack a non-messy snack & water too.
FUN PACK ORDER FORM DUE DATES
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Dance Concert T-Shirts - Due 2/28, 4/30, 6/7
Flower Pre-Orders - Due 4/29 @ 7pm (add’l flowers will be sold at the Concerts also)
Student Spotlights - Due 4/30
Photos - Due 5/12 - 5/15
Wardrobe Mistress & Check-In Crew Seat Reservations - Due 5/16
Videos - Due 6/7
STUDENT/PARENT INFORMATION – Please read carefully!
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Class attendance is VERY IMPORTANT this time of year as the dancers prepare dances for the
concert. Please make every effort to be at all classes! It is difficult to make up for lost time, and
since the dancers are practicing in their formations, it is most helpful to have all members of the
dance participating each week. Please remember that if a dancer does need to miss class,
please call 636-978-3321 and let us know! Thanks!
WARDROBE MISTRESS & CHECK-IN CREW SIGN-UPS @ MKS Front Desk
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WHAT IS A WARDROBE MISTRESS (otherwise known as “Backstage Mom”) & THE CHECK-IN
CREW?
A Wardrobe Mistress is a mom (or aunt, or grandma, or sister, etc…) who helps out backstage.
It is a great way to be involved and share in this exciting experience with your child!
The Check-In Crew helps to facilitate the drop off process for families at the Check-In Table.
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WILL I BE ABLE TO SEE MY CHILD DANCE IF I AM A WARDROBE MISTRESS?
You will be able to see your child’s dance even if you help during their show! The way it is
organized, your class will be with a runner a couple dances before your child goes onstage.
You have plenty of time to go to the auditorium to see your child dance - from the Front Row!
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RESERVED SEATING FOR WARDROBE MISTRESS & CHECK-IN CREW VOLUNTEERS
We will be saving 4 seats for Wardrobe Mistresses & 2 seats for the Check-In Crew who sign up
by 5/16. There is a maximum of 8 seats that can be saved per family. Any seats, even
reserved seats, that are still empty (and not being held by someone nearby) will be released 5
minutes before show time if we are at standing-room only.
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WARDROBE MISTRESS/CHECK-IN CREW INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
Find out more about being a Wardrobe Mistress or part of the Check-In Crew
on Sat, May 9 or Sat, May 16 from 1:15-2pm. The meetings will be held at MKS in Studio A at
the same time as our 1st two Final Bow/Finale rehearsals for your convenience.
COSTUMES HANDED OUT @ MKS - Mid-April through May
All costumes that have come in will be handed out starting mid-April.
You will receive a Costume Information Sheet with all costume & hair details with your costume.
These Costume Information Sheets will also be available on the Dance Concert page of our
website.
FINALE/FINAL BOW REHEARSALS @ MKS - Sat, May 9, 16, 23, 30
The Finale is the last dance of the concert and is a production number that includes Junior, Teen & Adult
dancers who choose to participate. Then, ALL of the students in each show have one last bow (the “Final
Bow”) at the end of the show!
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IMPORTANT REHEARSALS - They are fun too. ☺
Although students will learn their section of the dance/bow during their regular class time, they need to
practice the dance as a whole with the bows before the concert.
FINALE - For students participating in the Finale (Jrs, Teens, & Adults), they
must attend 2 of the last 4 Saturdays in May from 12:30-2:00pm at MKS in order to dance the Finale.
FINAL BOW - For students not in the Finale (ages 3-5, 5-8, 8-11 & anyone else not in the Finale), they
must attend 1 of the last 4 Saturdays in May from 1:15-2:00pm at MKS.
*Students are allowed to attend more than the required amount of rehearsals if they would like.
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WHAT TO WEAR FOR THE FINALE/FINAL BOW REHEARSALS AT MKS:
All dancers may wear comfortable clothes – t-shirts, leotards, dance pants, shorts, etc.
Please bring socks, ballet shoes, jazz shoes, or bare feet.
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WHAT TO WEAR AT THE DRESS REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCES AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM:
FINALE - Finale dancers need to wear black full-length jazz pants, a solid black sleeveless leotard
under their finale T-shirt, tall black socks or black tights to hide ankles, and black jazz shoes.
FINAL BOW - For those in the Final Bow only, they will wear their costume. For dancers that have
multiple dances/costumes, they will be notified by their instructor of what they should wear.
CLASS & INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS @ MKS Tues May 12, Wed May 13, Thurs May 14 & Fri May 15
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DATES: Please see your Costume Info. Sheet for your child's day/time. No classes will be held on these
evenings. We ask that all class members attend for the sake of the group photo! If you have a conflict
that cannot be avoided, please let us know ahead of time by stopping by the Front Desk or calling
636-978-3321.
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TIME: Arrive at MKS 15 minutes prior to your scheduled picture time with your dancer dressed and
ready to go. This allows time for you to fill out your order form/pay and apply touch ups as needed.
Group photos usually happen first, and individual photos second.
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MAKE-UP & HAIR: Use regular (NOT stage), if any, make-up for photos. Hair can be done however you
would like. These photos are for you, so feel free to do hair in curls or cute up-dos, etc.
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COSTUME: Students must arrive in their costume, ready for the photo. Please remember to wear your
assigned tights (see your Costume Information Sheets)! If your student is in multiple classes, please
decide what costume you would like your dancer to be in for individual photos before arriving.
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ORDER INFO: Edward Crim is our photographer. www.edwardcrim.com Picture packets with pricing
will be available in your Fun Pack, online, and at the studio on the day of photos for ordering
packages. Order Forms may be turned in to the Front Desk with payment before photo days.
DRESS REHEARSAL – THURS 6/4 & FRI 6/5 @ Ft. Zumwalt East HS Auditorium
600 1st Executive Pkwy, St. Peters, MO 63376
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DRESS REHEARSAL GENERAL INFORMATION:
All students must attend Dress Rehearsal in order to dance in the Dance Concert.
Everyone must arrive at the Dress Rehearsal in FULL hair and make-up, with all costume pieces!
DANCERS - The dancers sit together by class in the auditorium during the dress rehearsal so that they will be able
to watch the other dances and also so that the runners will know where to find them when it is their time to
perform. Their wardrobe mistresses may take them to their dressing area to eat and use the rest room.
AUDIENCE - Parents, friends, and family may attend the rehearsal, and there will be seating for these groups.
FOOD - Please have your child eat before arriving and send a sack “lunch” for your child. No food or drink is
allowed in the auditorium. Students may eat in the dressing area with their wardrobe mistresses if needed.
ALLERGIES - Please alert someone at the Check-In Table of any allergies or special needs that your child's
wardrobe mistress may need to know about in order to better help your child. The Check-In Crew will pass that
information along.
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COSTUMES & SHOES:
o Please be sure to have the dancer’s name or initials in EVERY piece of their costume and in their shoes.
o The dancers should arrive wearing only tights and a cover-up. (A shirt that buttons or zips is best so as not to
disturb hair or make-up)
o Please bring costumes hung up on hangers covered by a garment bag or white trash bag marked clearly
with their name to keep them clean and organized.
o Other extraneous costume items and dance shoes should be in a gallon Ziploc bag, marked with their name.
o Costumes go home with the students at the end of the rehearsal.
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HAIR, MAKE-UP, NAIL POLISH, & JEWELRY:
o Hair and make-up should be done before arriving at the high school. Please send a make-up kit and extra
bobby pins/hairspray/etc. with your child so the wardrobe mistresses can apply touch-ups as needed.
o NO BANGS - All bangs and wispy stray hairs need to be secured tightly off the face with hair-colored clips and
a lot of hairspray and/or gel.
o Bun Instructions (if applicable): See the bun-making sheet in this packet for more details.
o Suggested hair products: Got2B Brand – Got2B blue gel for all hair, Got2B “Glued” (in a bright yellow tube) for
patting on fly-aways or frizzies – this stuff is thicker than Elmer’s School Glue, but washes out well!
o Hair decorations must be secured tightly around a bun or ponytail with bobby pins or clips.
o For girls, please apply Stage Make-up. The lack of make-up washes out skin color and facial features under
the bright stage lights. See the make-up sheet in this packet for more details and watch the Make-Up
Demonstration video online on the Dance Concert page of the MKS website. Visit www.BAstar.com, Click
"MAKEUP KITS" and look for the My King Studio kits. This is stage make-up and is offered at a great price.
o For boys: Please apply some cheek color with a touch of lip color as well, so that their facial features are not
completely washed out under the bright stage lights. There will be someone available at the concert to help
with this.
o NO COLORED NAIL POLISH! Remove all colored nail polish from fingers (and toes if the performer will be
barefoot) before bringing them to the auditorium. Clear polish is okay. No gel nails.
o NO JEWELRY! Please leave Jewelry and other valuables at home for safe-keeping. New studs (or studs that
cannot come out if the holes will close) must be covered with small, flesh-colored band-aids. Send a few
extra in case they fall off.
o NO GLITTER! No Body, Hair, or Make-Up Glitter.
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DRESS REHEARSAL VIDEOTAPING:
Parents are invited to videotape the Dress Rehearsal, as videotaping of the Concerts will not be allowed.
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DRESS REHEARSAL PHOTOGRAPHY:
Please note that NO flash photography (except by the hired photographer) will be permitted at any time. If you
are adversely affected by the flashes, please be aware that the flashes on rehearsal nights can be strong.
DRESS REHEARSALS Schedule
• Thursday Dress Rehearsal is for dancers performing on Saturday.
• Friday Dress Rehearsal is for dancers performing on Sunday.
3:30
Check-In Crew Members for ages 3-5, 5-8, 8-11 arrive
3:45
Wardrobe Mistresses for classes participating in one show only (ages 3-5, 5-8, 8-11), arrive & set up.
4:00-4:15
Students in classes participating in one show only (ages 3-5, 5-8, 8-11) arrive & check-in.
4:30
Classes called to the auditorium by the head runners to sit in assigned rows with wardrobe mistresses.
4:45
Prayer and Announcements in the Auditorium.
The Check-In Crew for ages 3-5, 5-8, 8-11 may leave their post.
5:00
Start the 1st half of Dress Rehearsal with all of the 3-5, 5-8 & 8-11 classes. The students will watch the
Dress Rehearsal. Look for the signs on the seats for the row for your class.
Students will be sitting in the auditorium for most of the time, and may be taken back to the dressing
room by their wardrobe mistresses at an appropriate time for a restroom break, activity or a snack.
6:00
Check-In Crew Members for Juniors arrive.
6:15
Wardrobe Mistresses for Juniors arrive & set up.
6:30-6:45
Juniors/Teens/Adults arrive, check-in & find their areas.
7:00
Juniors/Teens/Adults called to the auditorium by the head runners to sit in their assigned seats.
7:15
The Check-In Crew for Juniors/Teens/Adults may leave their post.
7:30-ish
Finale & Final Bow will be rehearsed with all 3-5, 5-8, 8-11 and all Juniors/Teens/Adults in attendance
this evening.
7:45-ish
Kingdom Dancer Finale for all Kingdom Dancers in attendance this evening.
8:00-ish
Once the 3-5, 5-8 & 8-11 classes have completed the final bow, they are allowed to leave for the
evening. If they would like to stay & watch the 2nd half, they are welcome to do so with a
parent/guardian. At this point, they are no longer under the care of a wardrobe mistress.
Wardrobe Mistresses ensure that students leave with a parent, clean the dressing area, and are
excused. Please note: Nothing may be left at the high school auditorium overnight!
8:00-ish
Start the 2nd half of Dress Rehearsal with the Juniors/Teens/Adults.
The 2nd half classes and wardrobe mistresses are excused once they have finished their last dance for
the evening. They can, but do not have to, stay until the end of the rehearsal.
Note: Nothing may be left at the high school overnight!
PERFORMANCES – Sat 6/6 & Sun 6/7 @ Ft. Zumwalt East HS Auditorium
600 1st Executive Pkwy, St. Peters, MO 63376
TIME – 1:30 and 5:30 Shows FREE Admission
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CONCERT GENERAL INFORMATION:
Everyone must arrive at the Dance Concert in FULL hair and make-up, with all costume pieces
DANCERS - The dancers will be in their assigned dressing areas with their wardrobe mistresses
during the show. All dancers need to stay until the end of their show(s) for the Finale/Final Bow.
If your child has an activity that they like to do while waiting backstage (coloring, a game,
etc.), send it with your child.
FOOD - Please have your child eat before arriving and send a sack “lunch” for your child. No
food or drink is allowed in the auditorium.
ALLERGIES - Please alert someone at the Check-In Table of any allergies or special needs that
your child's wardrobe mistress may need to know about in order to better help your child. The
Check-In Crew will pass that information along.
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CONCERT AUDIENCE SEATING:
Parents, friends, and family are welcome and there is no cost or tickets!
Seating is on a first come, first serve basis, so arrive early to get a good seat.
The house will open 45 minutes before the show start time.
No seating or reserving of seats will be allowed, except for Wardrobe Mistress & Check-In Crew
volunteers’ reserved seats.
We are estimating that the shows this year will each be around 2 hours & 15 minutes long.
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CONCERT SECURITY:
o Check-In at the Check-In Table. The person dropping off the student (age 3-5, 5-8, 8-11)
will be given a ticket for their child. After the show, only 1 female adult with the ticket
will be allowed in the dressing area to pick up their dancer. The student must be
checked off with the wardrobe mistress and the ticket turned in before being allowed to
leave. We want to keep our students safe and allow the girls to change with privacy.
We encourage families to greet their dancers in the auditorium or the foyer of the
auditorium AFTER THE SHOW.
o Also, students are not allowed in the hallways or the auditorium during intermission. No
family or friends are allowed backstage or in dressing rooms at any time during the
shows or during intermission, to maintain professionalism & for security reasons.
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COSTUMES, SHOES, HAIR, MAKE-UP, NAIL POLISH & JEWELRY:
All of the information from the Dress Rehearsal applies to the Concerts. (see previous page)
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CONCERT VIDEOTAPING:
Videotaping is not allowed during the actual performances. Professionally recorded videos
are available for purchase before and during the Dance Concert.
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CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY:
Please note that NO flash photography will be permitted – this would adversely affect the
professional videography.
PERFORMANCES Schedules
• SATURDAY AM Schedule for KINGDOM DANCERS & FINALE DANCERS
11:00
11:15
Kingdom Dancers arrive
Kingdom Dancers run KD Finale in costume (end by 11:45)
11:15-11:30
11:45
Juniors, Teens & Adults in FINALE arrive
Juniors, Teens & Adults warm up, run Finale in costume (end by 12:30)
• SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1:30 CONCERT Schedule
11:45
12:00
12:00-12:15
12:15-12:30
12:30
12:45
12:45
12:45
1:30
1:30
2:30
3:45-ish
Check-In Crew Members arrive
Wardrobe Mistresses arrive & set up
Juniors, Teens & Adults arrive & check in (Sat - Finale dancers see above for call time)
Students in the 3-5, 5-8 & 8-11 classes arrive & check in. One female adult gets a
ticket for student pick up.
Onstage warm-up & prayer for Juniors, Teens & Adults
The Check-In Crew may leave their post
The house opens for audience members to take their seats
Pre-show prayer in hallway for 3-5, 5-8 & 8-11 Classes
Kingdom Dancers only in KD Finale for this show arrive, ready to dance (Sat - See
above for Full KD Finale Rehearsal call time)
The show begins. The students must stay in their dressing area between dances,
during intermission, and until the end of the concert when they will be performing in
the Finale/Final Bow.
Finale Dancers only in Finale for this show arrive, ready to dance (Sat - See
above for Full Finale Rehearsal call time)
Wardrobe Mistresses may leave once all students have been picked up by 1 female
adult and the dressing area is cleaned up! THANK YOU!
• SATURDAY & SUNDAY 5:30 CONCERT Schedule
3:45
4:00
4:15-4:30
4:30
4:45
4:45
4:45
5:30
5:30
6:30
7:45-ish
Check-In Crew Members arrive
Wardrobe Mistresses arrive & set up
Students in the 3-5, 5-8 & 8-11 classes arrive & check in. One female adult gets a
ticket for student pick up.
Onstage warm-up & prayer for Juniors, Teens & Adults
The Check-In Crew may leave their post
The house opens for audience members to take their seats
Pre-show prayer in hallway for 3-5, 5-8 & 8-11 Classes
Kingdom Dancers only in KD Finale for this show arrive, ready to dance
The show begins. The students must stay in their dressing area between dances,
during intermission, and until the end of the concert when they will be performing in
the Finale/Final Bow.
Finale Dancers only in Finale for this show arrive, ready to dance
Wardrobe Mistresses may leave once all students have been picked up by 1 female
adult and the dressing area is cleaned up! THANK YOU!
MAKE-UP SHEET
Make-up and Hair must be done before arriving to the Dress Rehearsal and Dance Concert.
This make-up is NOT intended for Photo Days.
NEW! Skip a trip to the store & Visit www.BAstar.com for your concert make-up kit this year.
Enter the product code below for a great deal on Make-up Kits personalized for MKS students!
Product Code: ZMKSWC
Product Code: ZMKSAA
Helpful Items to have in a Kit (Remember, put your child’s name on EVERYTHING!)
HAIR: Brushes, Combs, Hairspray, Hair Gel, Bobby Pins, Hair-colored Clips, Hair Rubberbands,
Hair Nets, Spray Bottle with water, Blow Dryer (if needed)
MAKE-UP: Eye Shadow, Eye Liner, Mascara, Bright Pink Blush, Red Lipstick, etc., Q-Tips, Tissues,
Cotton Balls, Make-up Sponges, Tweezers, Nail Clippers, & Nail Polish Remover, NO Glitter or
Glitter Body Spray please
COSTUMES: Safety Pins, Scissors, Needle and Thread, ALL Costume Pieces, and Dance Shoes,
Extra Tights, Ziploc Bags (large & small), Sharpie Marker to mark costumes & other items
MEDICATIONS/ALLERGIES: Please send a note with Jrs & Teens; For younger students, mom
should administer medicines
MISC.: Pen, Pencil, Band-Aids, Mole Skin for irritating spots on costumes, Tide Wipes/Oxy Spray,
and anything that isn’t yet listed…
DANCE CONCERT BUN INSTRUCTION SHEET
Make-up and Hair must be done before arriving to the Dress Rehearsal and Dance Concert.
See your Costume Info Sheet for specific Hair Style needed.
STEP 1 - Put hair into a ponytail (low, medium, or high – depending on where you need the
bun to be in the end)
HINT: Do this when hair is wet or damp; using gel is helpful also.
STEP 2 - Twist the ponytail and wrap it around the base of the ponytail as many times as needed.
HINT: You can divide the hair into multiple sections –
twist (and bobby pin) one section at a time.
You can braid the hair (or even have multiple braids)
before you twist and bobby pin.
STEP 3 - Pin the bun into place using multiple Bobby Pins, Bun Pins &/or Roller Pins.
HINT: Roller Pins (which are bigger than the normal Bobby Pins or Bun Pins) can be more effective in
holding thicker hair in a bun. You can even use a combination of them – for a lot of hair, use the
larger Roller Pins first and then use the smaller Bobby Pins and/or Bun Pins to secure smaller sections
of hair.
Bobby Pin
Bun Pin
Roller Pin
HINT: Put a hairnet that matches the natural hair color around the bun to secure stray hair and to
keep the bun contained and sleek. Wrap it around the bun as many times as necessary and use a
few small Bobby Pins or Bun Pins to hold it in place. (The hair nets can be used multiple times!)
STEP 4 - Add any needed hair decoration
- Use clips to secure hair around the bun – on the side of the head and below the bun as
needed to reduce fly-aways.
- Hairspray and/or gel all the hair to maintain the style over time. Hairspray again. ☺
- Add in the needed hair decoration - See the Costume Info Sheet for placement details
Items used can be found at Wal-Mart, Sally Beauty Supply, etc.
WARDROBE MISTRESS & CHECK-IN CREW VOLUNTEER MEETING AGENDA
Sat, May 9 & 16, 1:15-2:00 @ MKS in Studio A
Come 1 time to learn more about volunteering at the Dance Concert!
Prayer & Thank You!
Thanks for volunteering your time to share your own gifts and talents with our students for the dance concert.
Your help is essential to make the concert a success for students and parents alike. We appreciate your
willingness to be a blessing!
Reserved Seats Sign-Ups
If you are working backstage as a Wardrobe Mistress, please do not reserve a seat for yourself for that show. We
have designated seats for Wardrobe Mistresses and Runners. If you are reserving the seat for a show during which
you are not working, please save a seat for yourself. Please sign up at the Front Desk for your seats. Please note
that any attempt to save other seats before the house opens will be taken down before the house is opened.
Your guests MUST arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the show in order to guarantee their seats – the
house will be open 45 minutes prior to the start of the show. Encourage them to come early!
Check-In Crew Information
Wardrobe Mistress Job Description
1. Entertain the students
Blankets/Quilts to form a special area
Coloring Books, Word Puzzles, Crafts, Card Games, Board Games
Videos – Veggie Tales, Christian cartoons, etc.
Food – Recital-appropriate snacks include pretzels, Goldfish, Starburst, etc. (nothing that has major food
coloring issues please) Please check with parents about food allergies.
Water, Propel, and Capri Suns are acceptable drinks – please no colored drinks!
2. Monitor Rest Room visits – please allow plenty of time for dealing with costumes!
3. Monitor and maintain uniform appearance of dancers
All costumes matching, Correct Tight colors, Make-up fresh, Hair secure, No jewelry, No colored nail
polish. Please work with the runners on any inconsistencies or missing accessories.
Make-up Demonstration – online video at www.mykingstudio.com on the Dance Concert page.
ballet bows tucked in, tap & jazz shoes tied securely and knotted
correct line-ups, holding hands/no talking
4. Communicate with runners – know your order of performance, route, & have your class ready when needed!
5. Maintain a clean area and clean up the classroom at the end of your time backstage.
Note to Parents & Student Names List
We can email a note from you to the students' parents in the class requesting food items and giving reminders
about costumes, hair, make-up, times, etc. Also, see the Front Desk for a list of the student names in your class.
Helpful Information in the Dressing Areas
There will be signs in the dressing areas designating where your class should set up.
A Costume Information Sheet will be available with appropriate Costume and Hair details.
Student Line-up sheets, Rosters, & the Concert Program will be available in the dressing area.
Backstage Order of events
1. Dressing Room Warning: One of the head runners will let you know when your group will need to be ready to
go. This is where you line the students up in order and wait for her to come back to get you. This is NOT the
time to get students dressed, go to the bathroom, etc. All of these things should be done ahead of time.
2. Call time: Bring them to the hallway without delay when the runner calls for your class.
3. In the Hole (Hallway): The backstage worker will stay with students here. Wardrobe mistresses go to the
audience to watch now – you may not stay with the students here.
4. On Deck (in the wings): Students are backstage with stage manager & teachers
5. After the performance (In the Hole): Pick them up from where you dropped them off with the backstage
worker and take them back to the dressing area.