2025 Recital Information

2025 Recital Information

Recital Dates: Saturday, May 17, 2025 and Sunday, May 18, 2025

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

• See which day your dancer performs here

2025 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 :

*You can now click on the showtime to see the run/show order of each performance*

WE HAVE 2 RECITAL PERFORMANCES:

Saturday, May 17 | 2:00PM - dancer call-time | 1:15PM

Sunday, May 18 | 1:00PM - dancer call time | 12:15PM

Please click the button below to find out which day/time your dancer is performing in our show “Standing Ovation: A Tribute To Legends”:

Recital Day - Your Checklist

Step 1: [Pack For Recital/Backstage] – please, please, please label everything…

• What to bring: All your dance shoes, costumes (on hangers), tights and accessories (if possible, no large bags), and labeled water bottles.

  • Pro-Tip: write your dancers name on their costumes tag (sharpie works best!) or fabric labels work great too

• What NOT to bring: Do not send any snacks with your dancers – as we have dancers with severe allergies. If your child has a food allergy or an EpiPen, please let us know ASAP by notifying us via email. 

  • If possible, we ask that dancers please refrain from bringing expensive or important electronics backstage so they do not get lost or misplaced. 

Step 2: [Get Dressed & Ready]

The run/show order is listed [below]. Please have your dancer come dressed and ready [hair, make-up and costume] for their first number. We will take care of the rest! Your dancers costume order and first costume MAY NOT be the same as dress rehearsal.

• Run Order: Saturday, May 18 at 2:00PM

• Run Order: Sunday, May 19 at 1:00PM  

Step 3: [Drop Off Your Dancer] – Here’s A Quick Video Walk-Thru 

Please bring your dancer to the backstage check-in area no later than 45 minutes prior to the start of your dancer’s show. Dancers will need to be dropped off and picked-up at the Stage Door of the recital venue – NOT the through the front door - which is where you came in for dress rehearsal. We will have this clearly marked for you (it’s the left side of the building, blue door). The call time for each performance is listed below:  

Call Time: 1:15pm – for the Saturday 2:00PM show
Call Time: 12:15pm – for the Sunday, 1:00PM show  

*Recital RAIN DAY Drop-Off
If there is heavy rain; we will allow parents to DRIVE up to the stage door to drop off their dancers. there might be a car line/back - up, so we advise that you get there early for drop-off. If it is not raining, please park your car in the lot and walk your dancer up to the door. 

When dropping your dancer off backstage with us:

• Dress code: Dancers should come dressed and ready for their first number, including tights, headpiece and with their hair and makeup done.

  • If you have a young dancer and would like for us to put on lipstick closer to the show, please hand it to us when you check-in; in a labeled clear bag

  • If your dancer has sensitive skin, you may put on a t-shirt or something underneath their costume – we can take it off before they go onstage.

  • Aside from their first costume, we will take care of ALL costume changes ourselves backstage – parents will stay in the auditorium/watching the show for the entire performance.

• Backstage supervision: Dancers will stay backstage for the entire performance with a designated staff member, parent volunteers, or class assistant to help with costume changes, bathroom breaks, and entertainment (coloring, stickers and more).

• Children will not be dismissed from the backstage area until after the show. This is for your child’s safety as we need to keep track of all our performers – we can not make any exceptions.

• Bun Appointments: If your dancer has a bun appointment before the show, please bring them through them main front entrance for your appointment. One of the moms doing the buns will then walk them backstage to the recital check-in area from there.

Step 4: [It’s Showtime!] – But Watch This First...

You’ve dropped off your dancer…now what? Head to the lobby then sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

• The auditorium doors will open approximately 30 minutes before the show.

• There are refreshments and gift items for purchase in our lobby provided by our Dance Company Boosters

• Please have your entire party together and your tickets ready (printed or on your phone) before you are seated

  • Online ticket purchasing will be available right up until your dancers showtime — ticket sales will close at the start of showtime. Tickets will not be available at the door - they will only be available to be purchased online. We will have a QR Code available when entering if you need to use this to purchase while at the recital venue (prior to showtime).

  • Tickets are available at our online ticketing website

• We have ushers that will make sure you are in the correct seats

• Remember, your dancer stays with us backstage…

  • A CSDA staff, volunteers and assistants will be handling everything they need from changing costumes to lining them up for their dances. 

Step 5 [Pick-Up Your Dancer] – After The Show [read below or watch this quick video instead] 

• Dancers will be dismissed from the same stage door that they were dropped off at UNLESS there is significant rain.

  • In case of rain – Kathy will make an announcement at the end of the show to tell you which area -  inside the venue - you may pick up your dancer at.

• Please be patient with us during pick-up time as we will have a lot of dancers that need to be dismissed.

• Please be sure to notify us in advance [via email] if someone other than the dancer’s parent will be picking them up from the recital performance. 

NO ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ALLOWED at the Recital: No videos cameras, digital cameras, or film cameras, cell phones, iPads, tablets etc. will be allowed to be used in the auditorium during recital. Every year we have numerous complaints from audience members that these rules have been disregarded. The auditorium management and myself must enforce U.S. Copyright and Safety Laws.  Please don’t bring electronic equipment into the auditorium; if you are caught using a recording or photography device our technical director and/or ushers will confiscate the device until the end of the show. A professional video will be taken of all shows and all families will receive a digital download of both recital performances (regardless of what show your dancer is in), per your recital package. 

Studio Hours: 
This is our last week of classes and Thursday, May 15 will be our last day in-studio. The desk will be open from 3pm – 6pm on 5/15. We will NOT be open on Saturday, May 17 due to the performances. We will have extremely limited email access on Saturday May 17 and Sunday, May 18 due to the performances. 

If you need to reach us during the performance weekend, emailing us at this email or texting us using our website feature is the best way to get in contact. 

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!

2025 Dress Rehearsal & Picture Day

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Dress Rehearsal & Picture Day are the same day and the same 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 2025 Spring Recital will need to come to Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, May 10.

• [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]!

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

• 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 is available until 7pm.

•   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] before the recital

• 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 10 – 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.

2025 Recital Practice Videos

Check your email for our studio password [sent on Friday, February 21]

2025 Recital Music

Check your email for our studio password [sent on Friday, February 21]

Recital Perks & Gifts!

And Some Awesome Extras…

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

2025 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 $50 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 $145 recital package fee per dancer or $195 for multiple dancers\siblings (families). This fee will be posted in March of 2025 and must be paid with March tuition.

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.

• Recital Tights: We have included this directly in the recital package to make it all inclusive. Tights are very much a part of your dancers costume - think of it as a part of your dancers recital uniform. Most dancers will receive our tan body tights. If your dancer takes a ballet class they will also receive pink tights. Our Tutu and Tumble Preschool classes will receive pink tights only. 

• Recital Program /Yearbook: All dancers will receive one (1) recital yearbook 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

  • Info and order form for Student Shoutouts can be found here

• 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.