HOW SHOULD HAIR BE WORN FOR THE RECITAL?
A bun is preferred for all dancers. Dancers in Ballet numbers must wear their hair pulled back in a bun.
Jazz/Hip Hop/Tap dancers may wear their hair either pulled back in a bun or pony tail OR “half up & half down” (top front half of hair from above the ears pulled back in a pony tail or barrette), however, a bun is preferred. Please keep in mind that the dancer will keep her hair the same for the entire show. We will not be available to assist your child with a change of hair style and parents are not allowed backstage.

WHAT ABOUT JEWELRY/DRINKS/TOYS?
NO jewelry should be worn during the recital. Dancers wearing jewelry of any kind will be asked to remove it before they perform on stage. Please DO NOT bring jewelry, toys, etc. with you to the recital, as they are a distraction and may be lost by your child. DO NOT send food or juice boxes with your child; we do not want their costumes to get soiled before they go on stage. There is a drinking fountain available to the dancers backstage, but you may have your child bring a bottle (with a closeable top) filled with WATER ONLY if you wish.

COSTUME ACCESSORIES
Some costumes will come with flowers or other pieces that will need to be attached. Some costumes come with the straps unattached so you can fit them to your dancer. You can either sew the accessories/straps on, or you can safety pin them on. This does not require a lot of sewing experience; basically, if you can sew on a button, you can handle this! When you receive the costume(s), it will include a list of accessories to attach, color tights to wear, color shoes to wear, etc.

CAN MY DANCER SIT WITH ME DURING THE PERFORMANCE?
No. Dancers remain backstage during the performance. All dancers are in the last number of the show – The Bows. After the bows, we will bring each group of dancers out to the front of the audience area (the orchestra pit) so you can pick up your child.

DANCE 1 AND DANCE 2 STUDENTS:
If you would like to pick your child up after his/her number, you may do so, but you will have to purchase a ticket in advance in order to have your child sit with you during the remainder of the performance. If you elect to pick your child up after his/her number, he/she will not participate in the Bows at the end of the show.

PURCHASING TICKETS FOR THE RECITAL
Both recitals on June 6, 2010, will have RESERVED SEATING. The Ballet Recital on June 4, 2010, will have General Admission seating (no assigned seats). Tickets go on sale on May 8, 2010. At that time, you may pick up the two tickets included with your family's recital fee and purchase additional tickets you need. (There is no need to stand in line on May 8th if you are only attending the Ballet Recital on June 4th, as these seats are not assigned in advance.) There are assigned seats for the performances on June 6th, so tickets purchased on a separate date will most likely be in a different seating section. Tickets for the performance are $10.00 each in advance and $15.00 at the door. If you or someone in your party have special seating requirements, such as a guest in a wheelchair, etc., please let us know so we can make advanced seating arrangements for your party. Tickets will remain on sale at the front desk until June 3, 2010.