Presents
Sunday May 18, 2014
10:30am & 2:00pm
Many thanks,
Kathaleen,
This packet contains: who’s In What Show
-shirt, Dvd, & Ad Info

The Dance Company Annual Recital
: Sunday, May 18 – 10:30 am & 2:00pm
Friday May 16 and Saturday May 17 th
(See class rehearsal schedule for exact date and time) No class the week of the recital**unless you have been notified by the studio.
Tewksbury Memorial High School -320 Pleasant St. Tewksbury Ma 01876
Ticket Policy: All accounts must be up-to date. NO ticket order will be processed with a balance (May tuition does not have to be paid ahead of time) Recital Tickets go on Sale April
12 , 2014 .
Tickets will be sold through our online ticket vendor TuTuTix.
Every year we offer students the opportunity to pre-order a souvenir recital t-shirt. The t-shirt will feature a cast list with all of the student’s names on the back with our exclusive dance recital theme artwork. Pre-
Ordering a t-shirt his highly recommended, there are only a few extra shirts available for purchase. Order forms available in the lobby or online.
**Bundle Packages available on order form
We must have at least 1 (some will require 2) volunteer for each children’s class (one for each Act). Sorry,
Dads are not permitted to volunteer for this job due to students dressing . You will be responsible for supervising your class. You must assure that each child in your care is safe and accounted for. A class list will be given to each class mom. You are responsible for making sure that each child is in the proper costume, has the proper accessories, hair, tights and shoes. You must ensure that children have gone to the restroom before they perform. You will be able to watch your child perform from backstage (an exciting vantage point!), or you may help out with another class. We need your help! Volunteer forms to follow.
Seating in the theatre is assigned through our ticket sales. Doors will open 25 minutes prior to show time. No food, drinks, candy or gum will be permitted in the theatre at rehearsal or performances. We are fortunate to be in such a beautiful facility, let's be considerate guests. Please supervise young children - no running in the theatre,

lobby area, etc. No one is permitted backstage except studio staff, performers and dressing room helpers. Please remember our policy of NO VIDEOTAPING AT THE PERFORMANCES. You may video rehearsal and you may take photos at rehearsal ( no flash photography please - for the safety of our dancers!) The "no video policy" protects our choreography and other copyrights and there will be no exceptions!
We will be selling program ads in the program again this year. The 5.5 x 8.5 program will be distributed to approximately 2,000 people! For parents this is a great way to wish your dancer well and congratulate them. For businesses this is a great opportunity to get your business out to hundreds of local families.
Forms available in the lobby or online.
DVD disk will be available for purchase of both recitals. Videographer this year that will shoot with multiple cameras; this will create a more polished look and professional video. We will also be adding a photo montage of the dancers, preparations and commentary from the staff to capture the excitement of the day and allow the performers to relive the moment. Order forms available in the lobby or online.
***Bundle packages available on order form
We spend many hours determining the correct costumes for each class. They are always ageappropriate and fit the theme of the dance choreography.
Although rare, alterations are sometimes needed after the costumes have been distributed and are the sole responsibility of the student’s parent or guardian. We do as much work as possible to finish off the costume. Every child is built differently and these are not custom made costumes .
We recommend that each student’s name be placed in his or her costumes, shoes, accessories, and tights. Place the costumes in a garment bag with your child’s name on the outside. Pack accessories in a clear plastic bag with your child’s name on the bag and on each item. Hats should be stored in a hatbox or similar container to prevent damage. Press all costumes prior to the dress rehearsal and the performance. Please do not wash costumes in your washing machine; dry clean them only (after the recital). NO jewelry or fingernail polish. ***NEVER EAT OR DRINK IN COSTUME !

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We will be ordering tights from the studio . We want to ensure that there are no discrepancies in Color and style. Students should not wear or wash their tights before pictures, dress rehearsal, or The recital performance. Having a second pair of tights is highly recommended.
We ask all female dancers wear make up at dress rehearsal and recital as stage lights wash out the faces.
In a perfect world your dancer will have the following – eye shadow, eye liner, blush, mascara and lipstick. For our youngest dancers this can be difficult so attempt to at minimum have blush and lipstick.
Each family (* not team dancers) will be charged $5.00 for recital makeup that they will receive a few classes before the show . It is important for all students to have all the same colors.
Why Makeup? Lighting on stage washes dancers faces out and can cast shadows on the face. We want everyone to be seen!
Uniform hairstyles are required. All female students must wear their hair as specified from their teacher. Dancers with short hair should pull their hair away from the face and slick it down.
Pre-Planning the recital isn’t a one-day activity. Gather all costumes, accessories, shoes, and makeup several days in advance so you’ll know if something is missing or isn’t right. Make a checklist of your child’s routines, listing their costume, tights, shoes, and any accessories, and refer to it to make sure you have all your supplies before going to the theater. Bring at least one extra pair of tights of each color.
Also bring extra hair gel, hair nets, bobby pins, and hairspray .
TIPS: O THER H ANDY E XTRAS
 Baby wipes/Shout wipes (to fix makeup mistakes or wash hands)
 Baby powder (for itchy costumes)
 Safety pins (for emergency costume repairs)
 Clear nail polish (to repair minor holes or runs in tights when there isn’t time to change them)
 Your pain reliever of choice & Band-Aids
Friday May 16 th & Saturday May 17 th
Participation in the dress rehearsal is mandator y; all absences need to be cleared with Kathaleen in advance. The dress rehearsal allows the students to become familiar with the auditorium surroundings and feel comfortable with their performance, costume(s), and being onstage; especially younger dancers . Lighting, music cues, set changes, and all other logistics for an organized and professional performance are rehearsed so that the students make the best impression possible.
*We run an organized dress rehearsal; your help with the process will guarantee a professional production. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time . We will not wait. Students may arrive in their first performance costume or may change in the dressing room (suggested for younger dancers). Head to your assigned dressing area sign in with class volunteer and parent / guardian

can go to auditorium. Dancers will go back to dressing room and can be picked up if only in one routine.
Dancers can stay and watch the rest of the performances or are free to go.
**We will do our best to stay on schedule, but in the theatre there will always be a few snags, and it is better to fix them during the rehearsal rather than something happening during the show.
IMPORTANT: All dress rehearsals are closed. 1 parent/guardian and siblings are allowed.
***Keep in mind that rehearsals are, just that, A REHEARSAL .
There will be mess-ups, lighting will not be perfect, but the purpose is to get the dance onstage and in their costume and to practice it the way it will be in the show. Please remain calm and bring positive energy.
ALL DANCES (even combo) will get one walk through and one performance.
They need to know they only get one chance in the real show!
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We do reserve the right to run a dance over if there is a major issue!
Students must respect other students’ space and property in the dressing rooms. The students will spend more time in the dressing rooms than onstage or in the auditorium, so please do your best to keep them organized and clean . No food or drink will be allowed in the dressing rooms.
*The Dress Rehearsals are combined to save time and to better accommodate everyone’s busy schedules. We will not be rehearsing in show order . All dancers must wear their costumes and hair and makeup needs to be done the correct way. This will help with lighting and an overall performance feel.
This also allows any kinks to be worked out. We video, photograph, etc. during the dress rehearsal and it should be treated as another performance. It is highly recommended to wear your first costume to the theatre. The costume order might change for the recital since show order has not yet been determined.
PLEASE REMEMBER ALL Rehearsals ARE CLOSED!
*Parents or guardians should bring the students to their assigned dressing rooms 30-45 minutes to 1 hour before show time (depending on age), where they will be checked in and placed under the supervision of their class mom(s).
*Students 6 and up will remain backstage for the entire performance. Preschool and kinderclass can leave after their performance.
After both shows -
* *After the finale, we release dancers by age (youngest to oldest) from the stage to go back to their assigned dressing areas. Please designate one family member to retrieve your child.
*Do not let the entire family crowd around where we release the children.
*Parents are not allowed in the dressing rooms after the children have been checked in for the recital unless you are a preschool / kindercombo parent or have cleared it with Kathaleen and have received a

badge. Please see us PRIOR to the day of the show; we do not have time to hand out badges the day of the show.
* DO NOT, under any circumstances bring food, CANDY (skittles, m&m’s what a mess!) into the backstage areas .
Younger students will have activities to keep them occupied as well and we will do our best to provide a monitor to view the show.
Men are not allowed in any dressing area nor are video cameras allowed backstage.
NO Dancer will be allowed to perform at dress rehearsal with a balance. All payments must be paid prior to dress rehearsal.
1 Mary Poppins
2
3
4
5
6
Slow Me Down
That Man
Ballet Advanced 7:30pm
Pointe
Acro Tues 4:30pm
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8
9
Preschool Friday 9:30am
Jazz Rec Combo Sat 9am
Jazz Monday 5pm
10 Ballet Monday 3:45pm
11 Jazz Intro Tues 3:45pm
12 Hip Hop Thurs 5:30pm
13 Preschool Sat 9am
14 Jazz Thurs 3:30pm
15 Jazz Thurs 4:30pm
16 Acro Wed 4:30pm
17 Acro Tues 5:30pm
18 Acro Wed 6:30pm
19 Acro Wed 7:30pm
20 Ballet Mon 4:45pm
21 Jazz Thurs 5:30pm
22 Tap Friday 5pm
23 Contemporary Wed 3:45pm
24 Jazz Rec Tues 5:30pm
25 Hip Hop Level 1 Thurs 3:45pm

26 With or Without You
27 Mon 7:30 Contemporary
28 I'm a Sinner
29 Wonderwall
30 Revolting Children
31 Let's Have a Kiki
32 Knock On Wood
33 Tap Advanced
34 Preschool Friday 10:30am
35 Hip Hop Thurs 430pm
36 Ballet Thurs 6:30pm
37 Contemporary Rec Tues 7:30pm
38 Tues 6:30 Acro
39 Senior Tap
40 Teen Hip Hop
41 Hip Hop Thurs 6:30pm
42 Ballet Mon 6pm
NOT in SHOW ORDER
1 Tues Jazz 6:30pm
2 Acro Tues 6:30pm
3 Contemporary Tues 7:30pm
4 Hip Hop Thurs 4:30pm
5 Tap Friday 4pm
6 Tap Friday 5pm
7 Mary Poppins
8 Slow Me Down
9 That Man
10 Advanced Ballet Mon 7:30pm
11 Pointe
12 Hip Hop Intro Thurs 3pm
13 Preschool Tues 10:30am
14 I Will Survive Jazz Mon 4:15pm
15 Ballet Level 1 Mon 3:30pm

16 Ballet Thurs 6:30pm
17 Kinder Acro
18 Acro Wed 6:30pm
19 Acro Wed 7:30pm
20 Ballet Mon 6pm
21 Monday Jazz 6pm
22 Jazz Rec Tues 5:30pm
23 Acro Wed 5:30pm
24 Contemporary Wed 4:30pm
25 Hip Hop Level 4 Thurs 6:30pm
26 Preschool Sat 10am
27 Jazz Combo Sat 10:15am
28 Jazz Combo Tues 4:30pm
29 Smile
30 With or Without You
31 Timshel
32 Your Song
33 Hit me With your Best Shot
34 Sing with a Swing
35 Quantum Entanglement
36 Senior Tap
37 Tap Advanced
38
Baby Beluga Preschool Monday 9:30 &
Monday 10:30
39 Jazz Intro Tues 3:45
40 Thursday Preschool 10am
41
Teen Hip Hop
Ticket – (in advance): $15.00

Ticket - (at door, space permitting): $20.00
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Recital T-shirt - $20.00
Recital DVD - $38.00