Recital
Tips
Recital can be a stressful part of the year. Here are
some helpful tips to keep you and your child calm and prepared for anything.
1- Stay Calm! A positive attitude will help your dancer
stay calm. Children can pick up on our
stress levels.
2-Be prepared. Get
everything ready a few days before the recital.
A few days before the recital
1-Make a list of
everything they need, costume, shoes, tights, hair pieces, etc.
2-Get all parts of their
costume ready.
-Take their costume
out of the bag and make sure it doesn’t look wrinkled. (Do not use an iron on costumes. Tutus and other costumes can be steamed in a
steamy bathroom or with a laundry steamer.) If your child is in more than one dance: check the show order, put costumes in order
of performance. Teachers and Staff will
help dancers with costume changes. Have
your dancer wear a nude colored leotard underneath their costumes, it makes
costume changes more comfortable.
-Check to make
sure you have the shoes needed.
-Hair
pieces are included in the
costume bag. Each class has a specific
hair style. Please make sure you know
how they are to wear their hair.
Remember to use hair gel and hairspray.
A hairnet for buns is a great tool.
-Tights. Please wear
the tights we included in their bags.
Typically, it’s pink tights for Ballet and Tan (Caramel) tights for Jazz.
3-Label everything. i.e. on the
tag inside the costume and inside the shoes. Many young girls in the same classes are the same size.
4-Makeup. For younger
dancers: blush and lip gloss is
enough. For older dancers:
foundation, blush, neutral browns eye shadow, mascara, classic red
lipstick. We recommend: Revlon ColorStay
Overtime in Ultimate Wine.
5-Pack their dance bag: -A water bottle, snacks, (no sticky, messy kinds) -A few
quiet games, such as a coloring book, stuffed animal, or deck of cards will
help them quietly pass the time while they are waiting to perform.
6-Make sure
your child is rested. A little extra
sleep before the recital will go a long way.
7-Check the address of
the recital. Get directions if you need
them. South Hills Middle School,
13508 S. 4000 W. Riverton, UT. Make sure you know how long it will take you
to get to the school.
The day of the Recital
1. Make sure dancers go to the
bathroom before you get ready.
- Relax. Keep in mind your dancer will be excited and anxious, as will you. Try to relax and enjoy this special night in your dancer's life.
- Ask for help! We are here to help you and your dancer. Our teachers and staff have lots of experience with performing.
- Have fun! This is what we have working towards, so enjoy it.
