Christmas 2018 Recital Information

General Recital Guidelines- CHRISTMAS 2018

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 1 hour 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.

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.

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.

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 only $25 if purchased before or on the day of the performance.
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 2018
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: 6:30 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 1 hour 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 class 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!

Christmas 2018 Recital Dress Rehearsal Schedule

	Wasatch Arts Center
	DRESS REHEARSAL
	Friday, December 7, 2018
	South Hills Middle School, 13508 S. 4000 W. Riverton, UT
	PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE STAGE TIME
	Time	Class	Teacher	Show
	4:30	Ballet 1A Wed	Victoria	Show A
		Ballet/Tap Mon 4:30	Crystal	Show A
	4:40	Jazz/Tap Tues	Kristen	Show A
		Ballet/Tap Wed 10:30	Crystal	Show A
	4:50	Jazz/Ballet Tues	Kristen	Show A
		Ballet/Tap Wed 6:30	Victoria	Show A
	5:00	Beg Modern	Isabella	Show A
		Beg Tap	Victoria	Show A
	5:20	Ballet 1A/B Tues	Kristen	Show A
		Ballet 1B Wed	Sarah	Show A
	5:30	Jazz/ Tap Wed	Victoria	Show A
		Ballet 2 Mon	Carly	Show A
	5:40	Jazz 2 Mon	Victoria	Show B
		Ballet 3 Mon	Carly	Show B
	6:00	Jazz 4/ 5	Alyssa	Show A, B
		Tap 1/ 2	Lynette	Show A
	6:10	Modern 2	Isabella	Show B
		Modern 3/4	Carly	Show  B
	6:20	Boys Hip Hop 6:00	Keith	Show A
		Ballet 4	Alexandria	Show B
	6:30	Adv Tap	Lynette	Show B
		Hip Hop 7:00	Keith	Show B
	6:40	Jazz 2 Wed	Elle	Show B
		Adv Hip Hop	Keith	Show B
	6:50	Tap 3/4	Lynette	Show B
		Jazz 3 Wed	Elle	Show B
	7:00	Ballet 2 Wed	Sarah	Show B
		Ballet  5	Carly	Show A,B
	7:20	Contemporary	Sierra	Show B
		Adv Modern	Carly	Show B
	7:30	Teen Ballet	Sierra	Show B
		Adv Co	Jessica	Show A
	7:40	Mini Co	Alexandria	Show A
		Percussive Tap Company	Lynette	Show B
	8:00	Nativity	All Companies	Show B
	**Please note:  This is NOT the show order**
	Recital is Saturday, December 8th:  Show A at 4:00 pm, Show B at 6:30 pm