General Recital Guidelines
There are a lot of components involved in staging our
recitals. Following these guidelines
allows us to provide a professional, safe, and fun performance opportunity. We
ask that you carefully go over this information and if you have any questions
please call the studio.
General
Show A is planned to last 45 minutes and Show B 1 hour
and 30 minutes. We expect all dancers
to stay backstage for the entire show.
We do not allow early check-outs.
All teachers and staff will be helping backstage. We play games and watch a movie while we
wait. Dancers are well taken care
of. If there is ever a problem with your
dancer we will contact parents immediately.
If you are uncomfortable with leaving your child with us during the show
then we ask that your dancer wait until they are older to participate or a
parent may volunteer to stay backstage for the entire show.
Recital Arrival
Recital will be held at South Hills Middle School, 13508 S. 4000 W. Riverton, UT. Please arrive 30 minutes before show time. Dancers are to go directly backstage. Please see Arrival Information sheet for more details. (on back) Students will check in and remain backstage until the end of the performance. Students can be picked up where they checked in. NO student will be allowed to leave backstage during the show.
Recital will be held at South Hills Middle School, 13508 S. 4000 W. Riverton, UT. Please arrive 30 minutes before show time. Dancers are to go directly backstage. Please see Arrival Information sheet for more details. (on back) Students will check in and remain backstage until the end of the performance. Students can be picked up where they checked in. NO student will be allowed to leave backstage during the show.
Tickets
Each dancer receives 2 complimentary tickets with
their paid recital fee. These tickets
will be available for pick up AT THE SHOW, at the WILL CALL TABLE. Additional recital tickets can be purchased
at the studio for $5 each before the show and at the dress rehearsal. Tickets will be $7 at the door. All tickets are general admission. Tickets are required for all audience members
needing a seat.
Costumes
Please make sure that you have all parts to your costume and hair accessories. Please wear the tights included with your costume. All tights need to be the same color and brand. Not all brands produce the same color. You will receive most everything you need for recital, except shoes. Students should wear new looking shoes as needed with their costume. Please label your shoes and any personal items. We recommend all female dancers who have more than one dance wear a Nude Camisole Style leotard to wear underneath costumes. This helps with costume changes.
Please make sure that you have all parts to your costume and hair accessories. Please wear the tights included with your costume. All tights need to be the same color and brand. Not all brands produce the same color. You will receive most everything you need for recital, except shoes. Students should wear new looking shoes as needed with their costume. Please label your shoes and any personal items. We recommend all female dancers who have more than one dance wear a Nude Camisole Style leotard to wear underneath costumes. This helps with costume changes.
All
dancers need to wear the tights that came with your costume (if applicable).
Tutus and costumes may need to be steamed. We recommend a laundry steamer or
hang it in a steamy bathroom to allow the tulle to "soften". DO NOT
USE AN IRON ON COSTUMES. Please remember
that costumes are for performances only.
Please do not wear the costumes to play in before the recital.
Any damage that occurs will be your responsibility to repair. We may not be able to order a new
costume. We think our costumes look
excellent on stage but wish to remind you that they are costumes, not regular
clothing made to withstand everyday wear.
We consider our costume choices to be more modest and age appropriate
than many other studios in the area. While not all costumes have sleeves, we
are very careful to avoid low cut and bare midriff styles.
Hair and Makeup
All female dancers need to have hair in a left part bun, bangs secured off face. Dancers with short hair should have hair pulled away from face. Generally, all makeup should consist of the following: foundation, powder, blush, neutral colored eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, and bright red lipstick. We recommend: Lipstick color: Revlon ColorStay Overtime in Ultimate Wine, available at Walgreens and Walmart. For our younger dancers a little blush and lipgloss is appropriate. Because the stage lights can pale the dancer’s face, applying makeup enhances how they look during the show. Don’t be afraid to apply more than usual. Please no blue eyeshadow, no purple lipstick, red lipstick only.
Hair and Makeup
All female dancers need to have hair in a left part bun, bangs secured off face. Dancers with short hair should have hair pulled away from face. Generally, all makeup should consist of the following: foundation, powder, blush, neutral colored eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, and bright red lipstick. We recommend: Lipstick color: Revlon ColorStay Overtime in Ultimate Wine, available at Walgreens and Walmart. For our younger dancers a little blush and lipgloss is appropriate. Because the stage lights can pale the dancer’s face, applying makeup enhances how they look during the show. Don’t be afraid to apply more than usual. Please no blue eyeshadow, no purple lipstick, red lipstick only.
Recital Etiquette:
- No flash photography
during the performance for the safety of the dancers. It is blinding and distracting to the
dancers and the audience.
- If you must leave the performance, please wait to
leave BETWEEN numbers.
- No video cameras are allowed to be set up in the auditorium. We will have professional video cameras
in place to film the show. Order
forms are available in the lobby and will be available the day of the performance. The DVD is $25 and includes both shows.
Other questions?
Please let us know if you have
additional questions regarding this information. Please call the studio at
801-253-6323. We look forward to a great
show!
Wasatch Arts Center
Christmas
Recital 2017
Instructions for Dancer Arrival for
Recital
1. Recital is held at
South Hill Middle School, 13508 S.
4000 W. Riverton, UT. Please arrive
at least 30 minutes before show time. Please enter main entrance. Guests remain in the lobby, one parent and
the dancer should proceed to the backstage for check-in. Please know the name of your dancer’s
class. Show A: 4:00 pm Show B: 6:00 pm
2. Please arrive in
costume, with makeup on. Space is limited to change and put make up on your
child. However, extra make-up,
hairspray, etc., will be available for touch-ups. If your child is in more than one dance
please have them arrive in their costume for their first dance. We also recommend a nude leotard underneath
costumes.
3. Once your dancer
is Checked in he/she will not be allowed to leave without prior permission from
Studio Director, Alice White. We expect all dancers to
stay backstage for the entire show. We do not
allow early check-outs. All teachers and
staff will be helping backstage.
4. There will NOT be
an intermission during the Shows. Parents
will not be allowed backstage during the show or at intermission. Show A is planned to last 45 minutes and Show B 1
hour and 30 minutes.
5. At the end of the
show we invite one parent to come get your dancer at the check in Table. Children will not be released to the parents
directly from the stage. Parents will not be allowed backstage or in
the dressing rooms. Please respect
our safety procedures! After you have checked
out, your child will be released to you.
6. You may bring
quiet toys/games, coloring books, and other amusements. Snacks can be brought. Please no sticky or
messy varieties. Please bring all
personal belongings and snacks in an identifiable personal bag. They will be having fun!
7. Where Dancers
Go Backstage Each dance will be
assigned a dressing room. Dancers will wait
with their teacher in assigned dressing rooms or classrooms. Dancers in more than one dance will be
assigned a dressing area. Staff members
will help with costume changes.
8. Your enjoyment,
the student’s safety and happiness are our primary concerns.
HAVE A WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE!
