4 Tips To Have The Best Recital Ever

Recital is near and it’s time to talk about some great ways to ensure that you and your dancer have a great show! Before the lights come on and dancers are on stage, LOTS of preparation goes into creating a recital. There are even a few important steps for you to take before it’s showtime, are you ready?!

Mark Your Calendars

While we are preparing for the big show day, make sure you know the important dates and times for any costume try-ons, rehearsals, or photos!

Our dress rehearsal will be on June 25th and performance on June 26th at the SUNY Staller Center For The Arts.

You can click HERE for our dress rehearsal schedule, show order, costume book, and purchase tickets!

Label EVERYTHING

Once your dancer has come home with their costume(s) for recital, take the time to write their name or initials on tags, the insides of dance shoes, a costume bag, makeup, or accessories.

Dancers will most likely be in the same room as many other dancers backstage and the last thing we would want happening is someone having a missing costume piece or getting things mixed up with another dancer!

Click HERE to view our costume book with information on hair, makeup, and images of your dancer’s costume(s)!

Take Inventory

Not only should you label your dancer’s costume(s) and other accessories, but also make sure you know everything they need! Keep track of the items your dancer needs for show, such as tights, shoes, makeup, and hair accessories.

NOW is the time to order anything as well. Having an extra pair of tights or shoes may come in handy! You never know if something might snag, if your dancer loses a shoe… Better to be prepared!

Have A Plan

Make sure you take the time to talk to your dancer about the logistics of dress rehearsal and recital day. It’s important for everyone to be on the same page about when to be at dress rehearsal and show day call times, who your dancer may be carpooling with, when pick-up will be…etc.

For our dress rehearsal, we ask that dancers arrive 20 minutes prior to their scheduled rehearsal time slot. Click HERE to view when your dancer will need to be at the theater!

For show day, our recital will begin at 11am!

And… Remember To Have Fun!

Once you have these things covered, relax a little and get ready to enjoy the show! We are so excited to present our performance. Your dancers will LOVE stepping on stage to show you what they have learned this year.

If you have any questions or concerns about the recital, never hesitate to reach out! We are always here to help.

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