2025 Recital Information

2025 Recital Information:

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

• 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.

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]

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…

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.