2011 recital info: Picture Days & Times 2011 (.pdf) Dress Rehearsal 2011 LINE UP (.pdf) Recital Line UP JUNE 4th 2011(.pdf)
RECITAL FAQ’s:
Why do we order costumes so early?
Costume companies send out their catalogs in August and September and begin production of costumes as early as November. We are given a 12 – 16 week production/shipping timeframe from the costume companies once we place our order. This is to aid us in our planning. Since we must plan according to the costume company’s production schedule, we must have our orders in by the holiday season in order to ensure our orders are filled and received by April. This is to be sure we have them in time not only for pictures but this also allows us ample to have any costumes in need of alterations fixed or exchanged in time for recital.
What if I want to wait to decide if my child is going to be in the recital?
You are more than welcome to wait, but you must do so knowing all costume companies assess late fees as well as an additional shipping fee (for both of which you would be responsible) when we add-on to our original order and/or require them to rush a costume. It is questionable whether or not they are even able to honor the date by which we must receive our costumes. If you would prefer to wait to decide, given the costume companies policies, we must ask you sign a waiver acknowledging you understand the risk of making a late decision as well as the costs associated with that choice.
What happens when my child is in more than one number or if I have more than one child dancing in recital? We make every effort to try to keep your dancer and/or siblings performing in the same show. Please review the attached list showing which classes are performing in which shows. If you have any questions, please direct them to Miss Julie or a staff member at the front desk.
Does my child have to perform in recital? No. They do not have to perform in recital, however in class they will still learn the routine that the other children will be performing.
Can I videotape DURING the recital? No, you may only videotape the rehearsal. Nearly every studio implements this same policy. Let us explain why:
Safety of the dancers: Both physically and preventing exploitation. We want to be able to control who tapes your child. There have been problems at venues where someone was taping or photographing students, and to be blunt – should not have been.
The enjoyment of those around you: No one wants to try to look around someone else who is blocking the stage to “get that good shot.”
Choreographic licensing laws: A big one to those of us in the arts. When we go to dance competitions, we have seen cameras confiscated under this same law.
Many studios do not allow even taping of the rehearsal, however, we feel that:
With the house lights on, we can monitor who is taping your child.
We can request that certain numbers not be taped (like the teacher dance)
You can stand up and move around, not worrying about blocking someone.
If a child got distracted or caught a flash in the eye, and his/her safety was in issue, we could stop the dance!
We do hire a professional to come and shoot the recital and sell copies to you at the lowest cost we can! The recital is available on DVD and you get the entire show! Parents have told us that their children LOOOOVVVVEE watching themselves, their friends, and other dances over and over. It makes a great gift for grandparents, too!
Order forms are available at the front desk!
when AND Where is the recital? Our Annual Recital is held at Olympic Heights High School in the theater auditorium, 20101 Lyons Rd., Boca Raton, Florida 33434, in between Glades and Yamato Road on the west side of Lyons. This year’s date is Saturday June 2nd, 2012 at 2:00 pm.
Directions to Olympic Heights High School: Coming from Glades, enter the first entrance on the left. If coming from Yamato, enter the last entrance on the right. Drive all the way to the back of the parking lot and the entrance for recital will be clearly marked.
What fees are associated with recital?
A costume fee of $105.00 for child sizes and $115.00 for a teen sizes per number, and a recital fee of $155. for the first child and $75.00 for each additional sibling. Recital fee includes:
Recital Fee: $155.00 per student
The recital fee covers the following:
2 tickets and 2 programs for one performance
1 recital t-shirt (for the dancer)
Dress Rehearsal at Olympic Heights High School
Class Picture in program
1 DVD for show day of your choice
Sibling Recital fee: $75.00
This fee includes:
1 recital t-shirt (for dancer)
Dress Rehearsal at Olympic Heights High School
Class picture in program
Available for purchase separate from the recital fee:
Additional tickets: $25.00 on or before May 1st after May 1st: $27.00
Additional full-color keepsake programs: $7.00 each
Additional Recital t-shirts: $25.00 on or before May 1,
Additional DVD’s may be purchased for $35.00: We are able to offer additional DVD’s or second show DVD’s at this reduced rate because the initial DVD purchase is included in the recital fee. The Video Production Company is extending this discount to us.
Recital program ads: information will come home in January. Ad sizes range from business card size to full page, offering several different cost levels. All ads except business size may include a picture of your choice of your dancer. Click here for the Program Ad Packet (1.6MB pdf file)
Each child is given a FREE keepsake trophy and certificate of participation at the end of recital. This is given by the studio to your child to acknowledge each dancer’s hard work and effort throughout the dance season.
