2024 Recital Information

2024 Recital Information:

Dress Rehearsal Date: Saturday, May 11

• For all dancers participating in the 2024 recital weekend

• Dress rehearsal schedule is typically released early April

Recital Dates: Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19

• Dancers will typically be in only one of the two days of performance

• See which day your dancer performs here

Recital Venue Location: Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center in Groton, MA.

2024 Recital Performance Times

We will be having 2 recital performances during our recital weekend. Most dancers will only be performing in one show. Recital Showtimes are as follows :

WE HAVE 2 RECITAL PERFORMANCES:

Saturday, May 18 | 2:00PM

Sunday, May 19 | 1:00PM

Please click the button below to find out which day/time your dancer is performing in our show “From The Stage To The Screen”:

2024 Dress Rehearsal & Picture Day

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Dress Rehearsal & Picture Day are the same day and the same location
Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center | 344 Main Street, Groton, MA

Dress Rehearsal & Picture Day Date: 
Saturday, May 11, 2024 

Dress Rehearsal & Picture Day Location: 
Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center | 344 Main Street, Groton, MA 

Please come through the main entrance of the Middle School, the auditorium is the first door on your left (blue door). We will collect all dancers for their routines in the auditorium. 

Dress Rehearsal – [How To Read Our Schedule]

• When you open the dress rehearsal schedule (linked below) you will find the photo of your dancer’s costume, their weekly class day/time and a class roster 

  • Some classes have the same costume – please be sure to check your dancers class time and roster to ensure you come at the correct time

• Your class rehearsal time is listed in red on the schedule (above their costume photo) this is the time they will be onstage.

  • Please arrive for your dancers first scheduled time about 15-20 minutes earlier than the time listed - dressed and ready in their first costume. 

We are running on a very tight timetable and are unable to wait for you if your dancer is late. Please be sure to read this entire email so you know when to arrive, what to bring. Please click the link below to open the dress rehearsal & picture day schedule :: 

Dress Rehearsal Info:

• [DATE]: All dancers that are participating in our 2024 Spring Recital will need to come to Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, May 11.

• [LOCATION]: Dress rehearsal is held at the Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center, which is our recital performance venue [Groton-Dunstable Middle School].

• [WHAT TO EXPECT]: Each class will get time on-stage with their instructor to practice each of their recital routines in their recital costume.

• If your dancer is in more than one number, time will be given to change in between numbers. We have bathrooms and designated areas for dancers to change.

• Dress Rehearsal and Picture Day are held at the same venue and at the same time; Dress Rehearsal is in the auditorium and our Pictures are taken in the school cafeteria

Picture Day Info: 

• Head to the auditorium first for your dancer’s onstage dress rehearsal. Teachers and/or our class assistants will take them backstage then it's lights, camera, action for your group photo in the cafeteria (parents will meet dancers there).

• After that, dancers can take individual photos and then on to your next routine [or home if you’re done]!

• Does your dancer have multiple costume changes? No sweat – we’ve got you covered! Take individual photos [sisters/dance friends] anytime & ditch the rush. Our Photographer stays till 7:30PM!

• A lunch break will be taken from 1:30pm – 2:00pm. No photos will be taken during that time.

•   P.S. No order forms this year! Each family will get a special code to buy photos online.

What Should You Bring To Dress Rehearsal?:

• Dance costumes

• Tights [your new ones we’re giving you this week]

• All your dance shoes

• ·Please label all items with your dancer’s name! 

Even More Details…:

• Your dancer must be brought to the auditorium completely dressed and ready for their first number [as listed in the dress rehearsal schedule.]

• Not the greatest at hair/buns? Our boosters have you covered. Sign up for a hair appointment for dress rehearsal or recital here

• Questions about costumes and headpieces? We’ll answer them all at dress rehearsal during your rehearsal time

• No food or drink in the auditorium at any time – lobby snacks are ok with us!

• Video cameras or any recording devices are prohibited but…photos may be taken with a camera during dress rehearsal.

  • We’ll let you know when it’s ok to pick up your phone!

 Last Notes, We Promise! : 

• All Saturday classes WILL have class on Saturday, May 11 – it’s your last day!

  • Saturday dress rehearsal times are later in the day to accommodate Saturday morning classes. 

  • All classes will learn a fun and easy FINALE dance that they will do at the conclusion of our show. The finale is done by everyone from our preschool dancers to the Seniors - think of it as final bows for all dancers! In the dress rehearsal schedule, you will see a time where we will practice this dance - please know this is optional! Your dancer will be able to do the finale onstage regardless if you are able to come to this. It is right in the middle of the day.

2024 Recital Practice Videos

Check your email for our studio password [sending/sent on Saturday, March 2]

2024 Recital Music

Check your email for our studio password [sending/sent on Saturday, March 2]

Getting Recital Ready
Hair, Make-Up & Costuming

You’re dancers have learned their routine and now it’s time to showcase them on the big stage! But what about hair, make-up and costuming? We’ve got you covered in the link below!

Recital Perks & Gifts!

And Some Awesome Extras…

Student Shout-Outs in our recital program [added extra]
Deadline: Extended - Saturday, March 30 [end-of-day!]

Dance Company Boosters gifts for recital, bun appointments and more!

2024 Recital Costs

ASSOCIATED PERFORMANCE COSTS:

Recital Costumes: We require dancers to purchase one dance costume for each class. The only class exception is our Tap/Ballet Combo classes - they will have two costumes. During the month of November, we require a $45 costume deposit to secure their costume for recital. The remaining balance of the costume deposit is due in January when we return from our holiday break.

If you pay your initial costume deposit, you are required to pay the full remaining costume balance – we cannot make any exceptions. We strive to keep costume prices as low as possible for each dancer. In general the costume totals are between $80-$125 per costume.

Recital Package/Fee:
We require any dancer participating in our recital to pay a one-time $125 recital package fee per dancer or $175 for multiple dancers (families). This fee will be posted in March of 2024 and must be paid with March tuition.

We are excited to announce the addition of a few new items on our recital package fee! As a reminder, with this fee all dancers receive:

• One (1), digital download of the recital performances. All families will get access to both shows.

• One (1) recital t-shirt. Each year we design a unique t-shirt that is themed for our recital performance. Family pricing will receive one shirt, per dancer.

• *New/Added* Recital Tights: This is no longer a separate fee like last year. We have included this directly in the recital package to make it all inclusive. Tights are very much a part of your dancers costume, and in years past, they have been a separate item that dancers/parents need to purchase. As a part of this package we will include them to simplify our recital costuming. Most dancers will receive our bodywrapper tights. If your dancer takes a ballet class they will also receive pink tights. Our Kidzdance Preschool classes will receive pink tights only. 

• *New/Added* Recital Program Book: All dancers will receive one (1) recital program book that will feature photos/memories from the year, the run order of the show and any student/dancer shout-outs - see below.

  • Parents will have the opportunity to place a student/dancer shoutout within the new program for an additional cost

• This also includes our recital rehearsal fee. This covers the cost our on-stage dress rehearsal/performance and helps to keep our recital ticket prices from increasing substantially. 

Recital Tickets:
Recital tickets will go on sale on Friday, April 26. Each family member and/or audience member must purchase a ticket to view the performance. After that date, recital tickets will remain on sale until the performance dates. We use an online recital ticketing service for our recital tickets. Families will be able to purchase their recital tickets directly from their phones, laptops and tablets. More information about recital tickets will be sent out closer to that date.  

2024 Dress Rehearsal & Picture Day

Picture Day the same day and location as Dress Rehearsal to make everything easy!

Dress Rehearsal & Picture Day Date: Saturday, May 11

Dress Rehearsal & Picture Day Location:  Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center | 344 Main Street, Groton, MA

DRESS REHEARSAL INFORMATION:

All dancers that are participating in the recital will need to come to dress rehearsal on Saturday, May 11. Dress rehearsal is held at the Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center, which is our recital performance venue. Each class will get time on-stage with their instructor to practice the number in their recital costume. If your dancer is in more than one number, time will be given to change in between numbers.