Dance Recital
Use the Checklist at the link below to keep track of important dates and tasks!
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IMPORTANT DATES
April 12th - Picture Day
April 16th - Ticket Sales Begin
May 2nd - Spotlights Due
May 2nd - T-shirt Sizes Due
TBD - Flower & Cookie Orders Due
May 27th - Stage Setup at Zion Church
May 28th - Dress Rehearsal at Zion Church
May 30th - Show 1 at Zion Church
May 31st - Show 2 & 3 at Zion Church
WHY DO WE DO A RECITAL?
Performing for an audience is a crucial aspect of building up our students’ Confidence, which is a core value here at CCA. Being able to perform on a stage will set kids up for success when it comes to public speaking and leadership roles. Recitals also give students the chance to showcase what they’ve been working on all year. What’s the point of learning how to dance if you don’t get to perform?! :)
HOW DOES A RECITAL COME TOGETHER?
Our students will be working on their recital dances in their classes this semester. We will host a one-day dress rehearsal in the venue of our recital for kids to practice their dance on the big stage. Our recital is split into three performances, each lasting about 2 hours. All classes are divided between these three performances. Classes not listed below will perform in all 3 shows. (Some students may perform in multiple shows simply because of the way our classes are divided.)
You can check your Parent Portal for a refresher on what class(es) your child is in!
Classes performing in all 3 shows: All Senior classes, all Junior classes, Principal 3 Ballet, Principal 3 Tap, Pointe IV, Pointe V-VI, Acro 6+, Sparkler Production Number.
COSTUMES
Costumes are ordered at the end of November with most arriving before Christmas and being distributed in January. We do not accept withdrawals from class after costumes are distributed due to our costume vendor's return policy. If you do not have your costume by March, please check in with your teacher or the Office.
You'll find a picture of your costume and how it should be worn in the Parent Portal.
For more information on how to take care of your costume, check out our blog post below!
TICKET SALES
Online sales begin Wednesday, April 16th, at 12:30pm. Tickets are $12 each plus processing fees. Because we use a third-party ticket seller, fundraiser profits cannot be used for tickets. If you have children performing in multiple shows, you will need to purchase separate tickets for each show. All attendees over the age of 1 will need their own ticket.
An email will be sent with a cAsE SeNsitiVe promo code for 2 complimentary tickets per dancer. The email comes from [email protected]. If you wish to reserve your complimentary tickets online in advance, you will still have to pay the processing fee per ticket (charged by the third-party ticket seller, not us!). Otherwise, you can claim your complimentary tickets at the box office prior to the show.
Tickets sell quickly, so mark your calendars for April 16th!
(NOTE: Diamond Members and VIP ticket winners will be emailed a code for early access to ticket sales which will begin Tuesday, April 16th, at 12:30pm.)
PICTURE DAY
Picture day helps you feel more confident going into our Recitals by already knowing exactly how your child should be dressed for the show. All students should be present so that no kiddo feels excluded when group pictures are printed in our Recital Keepsake Program. PLUS, you can have your child’s portrait included in our full color Recital Keepsake Program if it’s taken by our photographers!
Picture Day Schedule - Saturday, April 12th
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time.
9:00am - All Senior and Junior Classes, Acro 6+
10:30am - Sparkler Production Number
11:00am - All Principal Classes, Acro 5+,
12:45pm - All Primary Classes, Acro 4+, Acro 3+, Aerial Arts
1:45pm - Tue - Petite 2, Petite 1, Little Leapers, Big Monkeys
2:30pm - Thur - Petite 2, Twinkle Tots, Little Monkeys
3:15pm - Bumble Babies
NOTE: Our Office & Store will be CLOSED on Picture Day. Make sure you have your tights and shoes ahead of time as you will not be able to purchase them the day of your pictures!
Purchase group and individual photos of your dancer at the link below!
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT - Due May 2nd
Congratulate your performer with their portrait and a message from you in our keepsake program! Milestones such as 1st year, 5th year, 10th year, 15th year and Senior year and Sparklers will be marked with a special badge!
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T-SHIRTS - Due May 2nd
Students get a commemorative t-shirt for participating in this show. Please add your child's t-shirt size to the Google Spreadsheet below. (You will need to download the Google Sheets app or use a desktop computer.)
You can order additional t-shirts for yourselves at $25 a piece, too. Just add your name and t-shirt size to the bottom of the list!
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DRESS REHEARSAL
We host a one-day dress rehearsal to give students the chance to practice their dances on the stage in the venue of our shows. This event is crucial for helping students feel confident about their performance! Each class is given a specific time to be at dress rehearsal. All students must attend for the sake of their entire class.
Date: Wednesday, May 28th starting at 4:00pm
Venue: Zion Church, 114 Zion Road, Clarion, PA 16214
NOTE: Dress Rehearsal will start at 4:00pm with little ones going first. Each class will have a specific time to arrive and be backstage and can leave after they practice their dance. If your child is in Bumble Babies, Twinkle Tots, Little Leapers, Petite or Primary, be prepared to make daytime arrangements now for this event!
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TIGHTS & SHOES
Please make sure your kiddo has the correct shoes and tights for each of their dances. And don't forget to label them all!
Need to purchase something? Here are a few ways to do that!
At the Dancer's Shop on Main Street in Clarion
Through our Office
Discount Dance website (Use our Teacher ID: 73570 for a 5% discount!)
Any retail store that exclusively sells dance attire
HAIR REQUIREMENTS
For girls, hair should be pulled up off of the neck and out of the face into a tightly secured dance bun with loose ends pinned and sprayed down. Click on the links below to view some helpful video tutorials for putting your child's hair in a bun!
Whatever you do, don't forget the bobby pins! The bobby pins are the most important piece to holding the bun together during class. You can get all of these supplies at Walmart, Amazon, Dollar Tree or anywhere that sells common hair supplies!
If your child’s hair is too short for a bun, please use hair ties, bobby pins and barrettes to pull the hair back completely away from the face and off of the neck as much as possible!
Boys with long hair should also have it pulled away from the face and off of the neck as much as possible!
SPONSORSHIPS
We seek 6 local businesses each Fall to sponsor all of our shows for the year. If your business in interested in being a sponsor for next season let us know!
VOLUNTEERS
In order to make these shows a success for the kids, we need help from the parents! There are 4 important types of volunteers needed:
Ushers - to collect tickets at the door
Security - to ensure nobody goes backstage during the show
Childcare Helpers - to watch the little ones back stage (must have clearances)
Stage Crew - to help set up and/or tear down the stage (must have some muscle!)
To volunteer for one of these 4 areas, please add your name to the to the Google Spreadsheet below. (You will need to download the Google Sheets app or use a desktop computer.)
Link Coming Soon!
MILESTONES & RECOGNITIONS
The following students will be recognized at this year's Recital. If you believe your child should be on any of the lists below, please let us know right away!
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RECITAL SHOW ORDERS
Save a copy of the show orders at the link below!
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PERFORMANCE DETAILS
Location: Zion Church, 114 Zion Road, Clarion
Show 1: Friday, May 30th at 6:30pm
Childcare check-in will begin at 5:45pm. Students must be checked in no later than 6:15pm.
Box Office opens at 5:45pm.
Auditorium doors open at 6:00pm.
Show 2: Saturday, May 31st at 10:00am
Childcare check-in will begin at 9:15am. Students must be checked in no later than 9:45am.
Box Office opens at 9:15am.
Auditorium doors open at 9:30am.
Show 3: Saturday, May 31st at 2:00pm
Childcare check-in will begin at 1:15pm. Students must be checked in no later than 1:45pm.
Box Office opens at 1:15pm.
Auditorium doors open at 1:30pm.
PERFORMANCE POLICIES
No jewelry, earrings, or exposed body piercings are allowed except for small crystal stud earrings. No watches, bracelets or hair ties should be left on a student’s wrist.
All nail polish must be removed.
Underwear must not be worn with leotard costumes. It’s like wearing a swimsuit!
All students must have their hair in a tightly secured bun. If the student’s hair is too short for a bun, please use hair ties, barrettes, bobby pins and/or hair spray to pull it straight back out of the face and off the neck.
Students should wear some makeup to prevent their faces from being washed out under the light. Basic brown eyeshadow, light blush and some lip gloss is sufficient for young students!
No adults will be permitted backstage after the show has begun. It’s important for our childcare atmosphere that you do not go backstage to see your child. Our Childcare Team will have your seat number in case you need to be reached.
We have a grand finale and company bow at the end of each show that includes all of our students. Childcare checkout will start at the conclusion of each show and no child will be dismissed early. For the safety of all our students, we appreciate your cooperation in this!
RECITAL AUDIENCE ETIQUETTE
Out of respect for all of our performers, please share these policies with any guests you have attending our shows and ensure that they are followed:
We recognize that seeing your child, niece, friend, or loved one onstage is an exciting experience, whether it's for the first or fiftieth time. Enthusiastic applause is encouraged; however, it is never appropriate to scream out a child’s name or yell in any way.
Siblings or children attending the recital should not bring handheld electronic games or other devices with sounds and/or lights that could be a distraction for other audience members.
Because we present a professional performance, we ask that everyone remain seated during the entire performance. If you must leave the auditorium during the show, please exit and enter the auditorium only between dances.
Children must remain seated for the entire performance. If you think they will have a hard time remaining seated during the performance, please do not bring them to the recital. Allowing children to run around or otherwise disrupt the performance is not fair to other audience members.
Parents who bring infants to the performance should quickly exit the auditorium if the infant begins to cry or create a distraction for the audience.
The use of video or flash photography is strictly prohibited during the recital. It is important that you pass on this policy to your recital guests.
HELPFUL PERFORMANCE TIPS!
Label every single item in your child’s possession before checking in.
Pack some activities, mess-free snacks and water for your child.
For multiple costumes, we suggest bringing a laundry basket to put them in after they have been worn. You may also want to invest in a portable garment rack.
KEEP IT POSITIVE! The last thing your child wants or needs is to hear you complain about anything. Be sure to speak positively about the entire performance to your child! That means speaking positively about them AND others involved in the show. Here are some great affirmations to share…
“It looked like you had a lot of fun!”
“I love watching you dance.”
“Thank you for bringing joy to our community through your dancing!”
“Your teachers have worked so hard to help you put on a good show!”
“You made a difference on that stage by sharing a story of hope.”
“Your passion really showed through on that stage!”
“I love the heart you have for making a difference through dance.”
“You and your classmates dance so well together!”
