DO YOU HAVE BASIC STUDIO RULES FOR THE STUDIO?
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Students are not permitted in the dance room without teacher present. |
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Put name in all dance shoes, clothes, etc. |
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All students must abide by the dress code. Please refer to Dress Code page. |
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Be sure to check lost and found regularly. |
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Make sure to be dressed and ready for class on time. |
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Use the restroom before class starts (especially little ones). |
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NO TOYS are to be brought into the class room. |
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No cell phones are to be present at any time during class. If one is present, teacher will bring it into the office and the student may retrieve the cell phone at the end of class end. (Please just leave them at home. |
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Only water and sport drinks are permitted in the dance room. |
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No snacking is to be done during class time, have a snack before class starts or class ends. |
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Place all belongings in appropriate place. Not in the middle of the waiting room floor or dance floor. |
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Children are to be supervised at all time in the waiting room. |
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No playing on furniture or snack machine. Also, no running around waiting room or class rooms. |
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Do not put hands on mirrors. |
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Do not hang on ballet barres. |
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No chewing gum. |
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Please keep our studio clean and pick up after yourself at all times. |
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON AT SAADANCE AND GET BASIC INFORMATION FROM MONTH TO MONTH?
You will always be informed through frequenty newsletters (usually monthly or every other month), that will be given to your child. Please check your child's dance bag for any new and pertinent information.
If you would like to have your newsletter emailed to you, please provide Miss Shannon with your email address.
The website is always updated with all new information, also, if your child happens to lose their newsletter.
WHAT IF MY CHILD'S SHOES NO LONGER FIT? HOW DO I GET MY CHILD'S FEET MEASURED AND SIZED FOR A NEW PAIR OF DANCE SHOES?
Children grow very quickly. Anytime you need to get your child's feet sized, Miss Shannon will be happy to try on shoes to get just the right fit, with just the right amount of growing room, and place your order right away. She is also able to provide you wtih dance tights, if needed.
WHAT IF MY CHILD IS SICK OR ABSENT?
Students are encouraged to be on time and not to miss weekly classes. Class attendance is an important part of the dancer's growth.
If
your child is going to miss class, please contact the studio and leave
a message to inform the dancer's teacher in advance.
Student
may make up classes within 4 weeks from the class absence. The teacher
will help you select the appropriate class your child should attend.
There
will be no refunds for missed classes and classes dropped during the
current month.
If your dancer needs to come in for a make up class due to sickness or a canceled class, we will clearly release a schedule of makeup days that your dancer can take. This information will be in your newsletter, or posted on the website. If you have any questions about your particular dancer's make up class, you can call Shannon to discuss it further.
WHAT IS "PARENT OBSERVATION DAY" or "WATCHING WEEK"?
We offer a parent observation day that we call Watching Week, at the end of each 8 week quarter. We encourage the parent to attend. This is a very exciting day for the dancers, as they are able to show the parent what we have been working on during the eight weeks of class. This also enables the parents to observe their progress. If, at any time, you have questions concerning the progress of your child, please feel free to talk to the teacher about your concerns. We usually make it a point to send home a reminder memo the week prior to your dancers watching week time. For a list of schedules of when Watching Week will be, please refer to our Yearly Calendar. At the bottom of the page, you will find a list of important events.
Our First Scheduled Watching Week is Monday, Oct. 13th thru Saturday, October 18th.
Occasionally, we have what we call Fun Week, where your child, in some cases, is allowed to bring one friend to class. Please only one friend per dancer. We do makeovers and do our nails, and just have fun. This week is designated for the younger children. Miss Shannon will plan other things for Teens and Seniors during this week. You will be notified on the calendar and the website of whether we will decide to have a fun week during a watching week. There are certain Fun Weeks where we designate to NOT bring a friend, and just wear play clothes and have fun, just the students. You will be informed in advance.
WHAT IS THE SAADANCE COMPETITION TEAM?
SAADance has traditionally every year, hosted a Competition Dance Team that competes at Co. Dance against other organized dance teams. It is an exciting time for the team to compete each year, and we look forward to it. The team members are ages 8-18 Juniors, Teens and Seniors. This year, at the request of our dancers, we will determine membership on the team with an audition, where we will have a team of judges (not associated with the studio).
There will be two teams; Team A and Team B. The two teams will compete on different levels of difficulty, however all dancers on the team will still get an opportunity to perform together, whether they compete or not.
HOW CAN I HELP SUPPORT THE SAADANCE COMPETITION?
Each year, the team dancers have some exciting fund raisers they participate in. If you would like to help out our studio Dance Team, these are the things we will be selling. Funds raised by the SAADance Team go toward expenses involved in competing at Co. Dance.
A portion of money from each fund raiser goes directly to the dancers so they help their parents with the cost of our competition team expenses. So please help support them this 2008/2009 dance competition season.
If you wish to make a purchase of any of these items to support the Dance Team, see any of the dancers on the Dance Team, or ask Miss Shannon.
IS MY CHILD REQUIRED TO TAKE SEVERAL DIFFERENT CLASSES, LIKE I SEE SOME OF THE DANCERS DO?
No. Of course not. The basic class is Ballet / Tap / Jazz*. However, many of our dancers who love dance very much, have chosen to take on several additional classes during the course of the year (hip hop, pointe, dance team, lyrical, Extra Numbers for example). So you may see several of our dancers here at the studio many times during the week, and performing in many different numbers during the recital. However, you can dance as much or as little as you like. You are not required to take on several classes during the week, and certainly it is not mandatory. Most important is the happiness of the child. That is what we strive for here at SAADance. We have, in the past, worked with families whose child (in their Ballet/Tap/Jazz class) maybe chooses to only take tap, or maybe only wants to take ballet. Miss Shannon will be happy to talk with you about classes that you wish to take.
* Please note that normally, a class for our younger children does consist of ballet, tap and acrobatics (not jazz), and for our older dancers consists of ballet, tap and jazz (not acrobatics).
IS THE STUDIO CLOSED FOR SNOW DAYS?
Absolutely. Your safety is important to us.
Please call the studio 2 hours prior to class start time in the case of bad weather. Also, check the studio website or watch WCPO Channel 9 and WLWT Channel 5 for our studio closing and other information. Classes missed can be made up within 4 weeks of studio closing. Refer to Absensc Procedure.
WHAT IS THE FALL (HOLIDAY) FUND RAISER RAFFLE?
For the past few years, we have had a holiday raffle. This raffle helps with the cost of putting on our annual dance Recital in May. I know there are always suggestions on doing other fund raisers, it just seems that our holiday raffle is the easiest thing to sell during the holiday season. All are asked to participate.
The way this works is that each family with one child will receive 10 raffles, families with two or more children receive 15 raffles to sell.
This year, some of our studio moms are getting together some easy fund raisers for the studio to participate in.
WHY DO WE PURCHASE RECITAL COSTUMES IN THE LATE FALL?
It is necessary to purchase and order our costumes in the fall, to insure that we have them here in the studio in time for photos and for the recital with no delays. Last year, we purchased costumes by early November, and all costumes arrived in a timely manner for Class Photos and for the recital.
Once your costumes are ordered, there will be no refund for dancers who do not continue. The costume will be the refund.
This year, Costume Payment is due by Saturday, Novemer 1st.
HOW MUCH DO THE COSTUMES COST?
Prices are subject to change slightly, and will be updated on this website as necessary.
| Costume Fees* | $60 Tiny Tots - Midgets |
| $65 Juniors / Hip-Hop I & II / Pointé | |
| $70 Teens & Teen-Sr. | |
| $75 Seniors / Hip-Hop III - IV | |
| *Costume Fees are non-refundable | |
| Holiday Performance | $60 Per Student |
| Extra # Fees Costumes | $65 Midget - Juniors (Opening Number) *(Subject to Change) |
| $75 Teens - Seniors (Opening Number) * (Subject to Change) | |
| Extra # Rehearsal Fees | $70 Per Person * (Subject to Change) |
If you are unsure what you should be paying, just ask Shannon what your costume fee(s) are.
WHAT ARE EXTRA NUMBERS, OPENING NUMBERS AND FAMILY NUMBERS?
At the recital, we have what we call "Extra numbers" that are in addition to the dance numbers that your child is learning in their regularly scheduled dance class. In other words, your child will obviously dance the dances they are learning in their regular weekly classes at the recital.
However, they ALSO have the OPPORTUNITY to take some extra rehearsals to learn some "extra" dances that we include in the recital. (There are rehearsal fees and costume fees for these extra dances, and these dances are OPTIONAL and NOT mandatory).
There are two different Extra Numbers that you have the opportunity to sign your dancer up for.
The first Extra Number that you have the opportunity to sign up for is the Opening Recital number (Midgets II to Seniors are invited - Tiny Tots and Midget I dancers must wait until they are in a Midget II class to participate). This is the first dance of the recital, which usually has a lot of stage production, various costumes, dancers of various ages, and carries the main theme of the recital. This is an exciting part of the show each year.
The second Extra Number you have the opportunity to sign up for is the Family Number (in order to sign up for this dance, your child must have another relative who dances at SAADance), and they get to partner together as a family in this number.
You have the choice to sign up for one dance, or even both dances.
AGAIN, these dances are NOT mandatory (only their regular scheduled weekly classes that you registered for are), but they are LOTS of FUN!
If you plan to participate in any of the Extra Numbers, you will be asked to pay an additional fee for any extra number costumes and for the extra number rehearsals, aside from the fee you have already payed for your regular class costume.
PLEASE NOTE: If you sign up for an Extra Number, and find you are unable to make the scheduled rehearsals, please let Miss Shannon know in Advance. Once the costumes are ordered, they belong to you. If your dancer cannot make the rehearsals (due to other scheduling conflicts, such as sporting events), they will be unable to participate in these dance numbers at the recital.
Most of the rehearsals are scheduled for Saturdays, and it is important that your dancer make these rehearsals, due to the limited amount of time to learn these dances. So, before you sign up, please be prepared to be commited to the rehearsals.
If you can make it, the children LOVE doing these extra numbers, they are exciting, the music is always great, and they're ALWAYS lots of fun. And you won't regret seeing your dancer on the Scott High School Auditorium Stage for these extra dances, in addition to what they're already participating in with their regular weekly dances.
This year, Extra Number rehearsals begin on March 14th.
Every year, during the Holidays, we perform a special Holiday Ballet in December.
This year, it is undecided what we will be performing for our Christmas Show: "The Rockette Holiday Review" or "The Nutcracker" (place your vote when you sign up). Sign-ups will begin October 1st. All ages are invited to participate. All rehearsals are held on Saturdays between the hours of 2:00 - 4:00 (or on Thursdays before 5:00 PM). Rehearsals start on the third Saturday of October and go through Saturday, December 13th, with the performance on Sunday, December 14th. This is a tentative date until the date has been confirmed.
There is a $60.00 per person rehearsal fee for all of those who would like to participate, due by the first rehearsal. Don't miss out on a great experience! There must be at least 25 dancers signed up in order for us to put on a Christmas Show.
This performance is NOT mandatory for SAADance students, but an opportunity for any dancers who would like to participate in an extra dance during the Holidays.
DOES THE STUDIO HAVE A HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR THE STUDENTS?
All dancers are invited to join Miss Shannon and the SAADance staff for our annual Christmas party. We play games and have snacks and refreshments. We also have a gift exchange, the gift limit is $5.00. If your dancer does not bring a gift, we ask that they sit out during this portion of the party. However, they are welcome to join in the fun, games and snacks.
Party dates are Friday, December 19th.
DOES THE DANCE STUDIO CLOSE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON?
Yes. The studio closes weekend of Thanksgiving, and also the week after the Christmas Party until the first week in January. Closing Dates for Christmas Break are December 22nd thru January 2nd.
Each year in February, we participate in the Dance for Heart fund raiser that the local dance studios participate in annually at the Florence Mall. For anyone interested in participating, we have pledge sheets for you to collect money for those to sponsor you for dancing at Dance for Heart.
Date for Dance for Heart is February 7th thru 8th (Tentative).
WHAT IS THE SPRING FUND RAISER ABOUT?
This is something we do every year in March or April. The profit for the fund raiser goes directly to help pay for the cost of the rental of the venue where the recital will take place for the year end recital. We usually sell candy bars, or if you wish, you can make a select donation to the studio.
The sooner you bring in your candy money, this will determine which group you will be in for ticket day. We will only have grou A & B. The group size is divided into two equal groups. As in the past, Staff & Room Moms are first followed by group A & B. Each day, as I check the mail box for the candy money, I will put your name on the list in order as I receive them. When Group A is full, the remainder of the names will be placed in Group B. For those who choose not to participate, you will be placed in Group C.
Spring Fund Raiser Begins March 14th
Each year at the dance recital, we have Recital Room Moms. Each class is to have at least one mom for small classes and two for larger classes. We have regular meetings here at the studio, to instruct and inform the room moms of what is expected of them. In the case of younger children, the Room Mom is there to help them get dressed and ready for each number. For the older girls, they are there to supervise and make sure the girls get to each dance number and make their costume changes on time.
The Room Moms have had some say in some decisions such as how the ticket lottery is done. The Room Moms also communicate with the parents about costumes, and collect money for dance tights, right before recital.
Room Moms get a few perks such as being the very FIRST to choose tickets for the recital, before anyone else purchases theirs. That way, your family can sit close to the stage.
You will have the opportunity this winter to sign up to be a recital Room Mom by signing one of the sign-up sheets that will be hanging in the Lobby. We appreciate all of your help to all who volunteer. For A List of Room Mom Duties, Click HERE.
WHY DO I NEED TO ORDER TIGHTS FOR MY CHILD?
Consistency, mainly. So that all of the dancers will have the same tights at the recital with their costumes, and that each dancer will look the same on the stage. Your room mom will be taking an order for tights for your daughter to wear at the recital, and we offer a much lower price than you will find at most dance retailers. It is also convenient, to have them just arrive at the studio. They are usually tan (not always), and available in sizes to fit the tiny tots all the way to the seniors.
Your room mom for your child's class will be contacting you about your child's tight's size, and collecting the fees.
SAADance Recital is normally held at Scott High School.
Performance Dates this year are May 30th and 31st (Tentatively).
This year's theme is "Music by Rock Legends".
HOW CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE RECITAL?
Ticket Purchase Day #1 is TBA and sold here at the studio. These are the prime seating tickets and chosen first.
There will usually a second ticket day the following Saturday. You can purchase as many tickets as you wish on this day on a first come / first serve basis.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DANCE PICTURES?
Picture Day is TBA. Schedules will be posted on this website when photo times are known.
Every year, after all of the costumes arrive, and right before recital, we schedule a professional photographer to come in and take pictures of your dancer in his/her costume. You have the opportunity to purchase a single picture of your dancer in costume, and also a group photo of your dancer's class in their matching costumes. For a Sample of Previous Years, See Our Recital Pages HERE and Select Various Different Classes. Also, 2004 thru 2007 ARCHIVED YEARS Are Also Available to vew from t hat page.
We have been very fortunate to have Christopher Bross as our Studio Photographer. Christopher is a professional photographer and is the father of two of our dancers here at the studio. He has done a fantastic job for the past six years taking our studio portraits, and we are fortunate to have him as part of our SAADance Family.
On Picture Day, the dancers should come to the studio dressed in full costume, all the way down to their tights and shoes, and hair accessories. They may wear just a light amount of makeup for the photos (it's not necessary to wear it as heavy as you will for the recital).
When Shannon announces Picture Day (or Days) SEVERAL WEEKS IN ADVANCE, please let her know ASAP if you have out of town plans that week, and will not be able to attend. We only ask, because it can be very inconvenient to others who plan their schedule around that planned day, when families announce at the last minute that it was never a good time for them on that day, and never mentioned it. You will have adequate time to let Miss Shannon know, so we only ask that you please communicate. We hope to see all of you in the photos, and don't want to miss a photo-op with any of our lovely dancers.
On the scheduled picture day, please make an effort to be on time (30 minutes early if possible), so that it doesn't throw off the schedule for the other classes that will be arriving for their pictures. We understand that things happen, and we will try to be flexible and work with you. Just understand that if we all try, it makes things go smoother. We'll be photographing many dancers through the course of just a few hours, so it can get a bit hectic and stressful if we don't all work together.
Once your child has had their photo taken, personal and group, the entire group of their class will come out into the lobby and wait a few moments. Your room moms will then bring your proofs out to you to view and make a choice from. On the reverse side of the paper with the printed proofs is your order form. Please fill out the order form and leave your order form and check in the designated place for Mr. Bross before you leave. Orders are paid for the day the photos are taken.
Below are some picture day helpful hints:
| 1. | Bring dancers dressed and ready to go. |
| 2. | Light make-up is a good thing but not required. |
| 3. | All must have on recital tights and correct dance shoes. |
| 4. | Bring check or money with you. Christopher takes all orders that day. You can write one check for all of your children who will have pictures taken that day. Just turn them all in together after your last child is photographed. |
| 5. | If you have questions for Christopher, you will need to come back at the end of hte day to talk to him. This way, we will stay on time. |
| 6. | Only the Room Moms will go into the studio with the class. With all parents going in, it is very distracting for Christopher and the dancers. The dancers will bring out a proof sheet for you to look at. (We only have 30 minutes alotted for each class, regardless of size). |
| 7. | Siblings can have pictures taken together. Bring one with the other during their time. |
Dance pictures are not mandatory, of course, but well worth your money and time to have treasured photos that you can keep forever. They always turn out really beautiful, and preserve the memories of your dancer. You won't be disappointed.
Usually, Mr. Bross also offered us several varieties of photo sets and sizes of packages, and in addition, offers some additional fun items, such as photo mugs, key chains, etc (specific items are subject to change at Mr. Bross's discretion). These make terrific gifts for family members.
Recital T-shirt orders will also begin on picture day. T-shirts are ordered thru Miss Shannon, and not through Mr. Bross. They will say 2009 Recital (with the theme of this year's recital), and on the back, have names of each and every dancer at the studio this year who participated in the 2009 Recital. They often come in a choice of bright colors and are popular and often seen around the studio being worn in the years to come.
DO YOU RECORD A DVD OF THE RECITAL?
Yes. You can pick up an order form in the lobby to place your order. Last year, videos were filmed and distributed by Blake Shockey and Matt Booher. We prefer that you pick up your order at the studio so you may receive your dvd without chance of damage by mail. If you choose not to pick up your dvd at Shannon's All About Dance, we need all of your information filled out on the order form. The cost of the dvd's will have an additional postage price if you choose to have your dvd mailed to you. All dvd's must be paid for by the assigned date (TBA).
DOES THE STUDIO CLOSE FOR SPRING BREAK?
YES. This year, we will be closed March 28th thru April 3rd.
WHY DO I NEED TO CHECK MY CHILD'S NAME FOR THE CORRECT SPELLING ON THE LIST IN THE LOBBY?
We do this so that we can get all the dancer's names spelled correctly in the Recital Program that you receive at the recital (which has a listing of each performance, photos of each group, and names of each dancer), and also so that we can work on getting a t-shirt made for the year's recital, with all of the dancer's names on the back. We want to make sure to spell your dancer's name correctly.
No minor under the age of 18 will have their last name published on the website, for their own safety.
Combination week is a VERY important week where you will receive a schedule of when your dancer is to arrive at the studio. We will have several classes rehearsing all at the same time, so the schedule (and the studio) is quite tight.
All COMBINATION WEEK rehearsals ARE ABSOLUTELY Mandatory!
This year, Combination Week will be April 11th thru 14th.
This assigned week is a pre-run through of the recital. Your class room mom will also attend these rehearsals, so that they are prepared for the actual show. Also, this week will allow your child to be better acquainted with the order of the show to allow for a smooth dress rehearsal the morning of the actual show.
Your dancer will be here two to three times during the week (NOT THEIR REGULAR SCHEDULE), and will be there for several hours, (so feel free to pack them some water and a snack).
Please check all times your dancers are to be here at the studio.
Some important things to remember: Be on time! Be ready to dance when arriving at the studio. This means all dancers are to be in leotards and tights, if not they will be asked to sit and watch.
As you arrive at the studio, drop your children off, and check in with your room mom. Upon your return to the studio, let your room mom know that you are picking up your child, especially for the younger students. This will insure the safety of all the children at the studio. Thank you for your cooperation. With everyone's help, this will be an exciting week for all dancers at Shannon's All About Dance.
I am aware that this is a busy time for all parents and children. If you know of any scheduling conflicts you may have, you need to let Shannon know ASAP. Only Mandatory School conflict and illness are excused. Staying home for nice weather is not.
At the end of the year, in May / June, we have Tribute Slide Shows in honor of our Graduating High School Seniors. These are ONLY for Seniors graduating High School.
Seniors bring an envelope with photos from your home of yourself (starting with all the cute little ones from your baby years and childhood and growing up - the cuter, the better - all the way up to current recital photos and Senior High School portraits. This webdesigner will scan your photos and return them immediately to you in the condition they were given to us in. You will then have a slide show made just for YOU with a special song in your honor. It doesn't matter if you've ALWAYS danced at SAADance, or just became part of the SAADance family in your Senior Year. It doesn't matter. We do this to honor you for your graduation and going off to college. It's our way of saying "farewell, congratulations" and that "we'll miss you here at Shannon's All About Dance". The slide show will be accessed at first on our front page of the website, and then later, on the YEARBOOK page with our other gallery of slide shows from the year.
How is it done?
This webdesigner will be contacting you personally to see if you are interested in having a tribute slide show made in your honor, and reminding you to bring photos. It will be of no cost to you, of course. It is our gift to you.
Give your photos to Miss Shannon in an envelope (number them on the back if you wish to insure you will get all of them back). This webdesigner will return them either to Miss Shannon or, in many cases, to you personally, to insure that you get them back immediately. If you wish, you can choose your own accompaniment song for your slide show, or you can let us choose one for you.
Tribute Slide Shows for Graduating Seniors has become a tradition over the last few years. These are NOT mandated in any way, just a courtesy that we like to do to honor you at this special time in your life.
WHAT IF I HAVE FINAL QUESTIONS BEFORE RECITAL (LAST WEEK OF CLASSES)?
On the last week of classes, before the recital, in order for all parents and students to ask any final question, Miss Shannon asks that at least one parent (or grandparent) attend the last half hour of your child's class. We will also be giving out back stage passes and our dress rehearsal schedule. This last week will be used for the classes to do their dances one last time before dress rehearsal the morning of the recital. So bring all questions and concerns with you.
Of course, you can contact Miss Shannon at the Studio for questions at any time.
Also, the website will be updated regularly, and any new information will always be on the new News and Events Page.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DRESS REHEARSAL?
The date of Dress Rehearsal is May 30th. It will take place at Scott High School.
Below you will find some simple rules and procedures we need to follow to make this the greatest show possible!!!
Rules and Accessories:
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All costumes should be labeled with student’s name. |
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Make-up is a must. All neutral colors please. Blue, Pink, Green and Purples are all reflective. Blush, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, lip liner and lipstick. Older dancers: false eyelashes are preferred. |
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No nail polish, jewelry, extra hair bows if not a part of the costume, no underwear under the tights (they seem to glow under the lights) |
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No snacks that may stain costume. Example: soft drinks, fruit punch, Cheetos, Doritos, dips of any kind. Water bottles are preferred and easy no-mess snacks. |
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For the little ones, it’s best to bring an activity such as crayons, (no markers or pencils, please), coloring books and simple games. |
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No flash photography or video during recital. |
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Dancers are back stage during the show, not in the audience; this is only a distraction. |
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No food is to be brought into the auditorium. |
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Everyone must have a ticket to see performances. Ages 2 and under must have a lap ticket or you will be charged at the door. This is a Scott High School fire code. All are to be accounted for. |
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No one without a Studio Pass will be permitted to go into the Dressing Room during the Dress Rehearsal or the Saturday or Sunday Recital (show). |
Drop off procedure for Rehearsal and Shows.
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Enter at stage door to the left (it’s an outside side entrance). Not the gymnasium and pool entrance. |
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One parent sign dancer in at the door at Dress Rehearsal and at Recitals. |
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Give Family Pass to the Studio Staff at the door. |
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Proceed into the Band Room door to the right; others go through the door straight ahead to the auditorium. |
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Find the dressing area with class day and time; Seniors and Boys go upstairs on stage level. |
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Get dancers dressed and ready for the first dance. |
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During Dress Rehearsal, parent may proceed to the auditorium and to take your own pictures or video. |
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During Recital, parents are to go out to the lobby to enter through the front doors of the auditorium. |
Pick-Up
After Dress Rehearsal
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Dancers will be dismissed after their last dance of the afternoon. |
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Room moms will bring dancers to the auditorium to meet parents so they may go home to rest. |
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Exit through the auditorium door to the right of the stage and exit through the gymnasium lobby. |
After the Finale
I ask that only one family member go back outside to the side door to pick up your child. With the lobby full of family and friends, we will not be using the auditorium or the inside door to dismiss the children this year. It was very difficult to get the dancers to the parents quickly and safely and in an organized manner with parents at both doors. Please respect my wishes so that all will be dismissed in a safe and orderly manner.
Please have your child's hair and makeup ready BEFORE returning back to the recital location that evening.
Costumes and everything for the recital will be locked in our dressing room between rehearsal and the recital. The girls will not wear their costumes home from rehearsal or from the recital.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE EVENING AND AFTERNOON PERFORMANCES ON EACH "RECITAL DAY"?
Unless otherwise noted, the performance venue is Scott High School in Taylor Mill, KY (DIRECTIONS HERE).
The Performance dates this year are May 30th and 31st. Specific times are TBA.
No underwear under the costumes. Just like a swimsuit. Only tights with no panties underneath, please. We want to avoid the bright Aronoff lights showing off your daughter's little "Ariel" or "Dora the Explorer" panties. Because they will show.
No colored nail polish, only clear is allowed.
No jewelry.
ALL are to wear heavy stage makeup due to the many lights that will be used for the stage. Without heavy makeup, your children will have a ghostly appearance on stage. You can make them up at home, and bring them to the stage door, in their street clothes, and heavy makeup, hair already done and ready to dance. The only thing that has to be changed are their costumes. You may send some touch up make up for the room moms, if you wish, but the room moms do not have time to make up every single child, so please do this at home before you leave. (Most little girls look forward as much to the makeup as they do to the recital itself).
You will find parking at Scott High School to be more than adequate, safe, and best of all, free. Seating at the auditorium of Scott High School is perfect. There isn't a bad seat in the house. You can see the entire stage from anywhere you have a ticketed seat in the room. We had an excellent experience at our 2007 Recital at Scott High School, and look forward to another great recital there this year.
We
hope these have answered all of your questions. It is our best interest
to make this a pleasurable experience for both you and your child.
At
SAADance, our main Priority is your child's Happiness
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