Pictures/DVD/Videos:
Performing Arts Media Group will be photographing during the dress rehearsal and taping all our recital shows. They will provide order forms to purchase videos on recital day. We do not allow personal videotaping during the recitals, however, you may videotape during dress rehearsal. Information on pictures will be forthcoming.

Flowers/Stars/
Program Advertising:
Flowers (a rose with a bow) may be preordered for $6. Stars (12" decorated star including your child's name and picture along with the month and year) may also be preordered for $10. The stars will be on the "Wall of Stars" located in the foyer of the auditorium. Flowers and stars may be taken home after the recital. Order forms are available at the front desk.

If you would like to advertise your business in our recital program, the order form and payment of $35 along with your business card is due by May 1, 2010. Order forms can be picked up at either front desk and returned with payment.

Tickets:
Two tickets will be included with the recital fee. Anyone sitting in a seat needs to have a ticket (children under 3 can be lap kids at your discretion). No standing room is allowed in the auditorium. Those performing in the Show do not need tickets. We try our best to put family members in the same show, however, if you are in more than one show, you will get two tickets for each show. ADDITIONAL TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE MAY 15, 2010 FOR $8.00 EACH.

2010 Recital Information

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY FOR ALL OUR IMPORTANT RECITAL INFORMATION!

What is the Recital?
The recital is a dance revue where all the students get the opportunity to perform and showcase what they have been working on all year. For our youngest dancers, these classes will perform one or two numbers (at the teacher's discretion). Most evening classes will perform one longer number on June 5th. The recital is a “big deal” for our students and takes much planning, preparation, and cooperation. Class attendance is critical to the success of your child’s performance.

What is the Recital Fee?
In order to cover the costs associated with the recital (such as auditorium rental, lighting, programs, etc), a recital fee is collected. The recital fee is $35 per individual or $60 per family. Please don’t confuse this fee with the fall registration fee which is an annual administrative fee paid at the time of registration. The recital fee is due by March 31, 2010.

When/Where is the Recital?
Our youngest dancers will hold their recital on the tentative date of Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Palmer Ridge High School. This recital will be split into two shows, with an intermission between the shows. The dress rehearsal will begin on May 22nd at 9:00 a.m., and the recital times will tentatively be 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Rehearsal and recital call times for these shows have been posted at the front desk. These classes will meet through June 4, 2010.

All other classes will hold their recital on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Palmer Ridge High School. There will be two or three shows, and your show time and performance schedule will be posted in the dance studio by approximately May 15. Dress rehearsal for these shows will be on Friday, June 4, starting at 4:00 p.m. you will receive a call time for each show the week before recital. These classes will meet through June 4th. Dress rehearsal is mandatory for performing in the recital!

Finale:
After the last number in each show, all dancers need to come backstage for a final bow. You may pick up your dancer at the stage area afterwards.

**IMPORTANT—ALL ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID IN FULL FOR YOUR CHILD TO PERFORM IN THE RECITAL. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR ACCOUNT IS UP TO DATE AND DISCREPANCIES HAVE BEEN WORKED OUT PRIOR TO REHEARSAL.

Volunteers:
We need volunteers to help our recitals run smoothly. All morning classes or early afternoon classes will need one parent to help our performers backstage. Once the class is lined up to go on stage, these volunteers may watch from the side of the stage.

Costumes:
Costumes will be ordered in the first week of January and must be paid in full before they are ordered.

Dance instructors will be taking student measurements during one of the class periods in the 2 weeks prior to November 20th. You will receive a notice of what size costume is being ordered for your child the following week of regular class.

A costume deposit of $25 per participating class is due on November 16, 2009. This is only a partial payment for your child's costume. (If you are on auto-pay, this payment will take place on approx. November 16, 2009.) You will be billed the remaining costume balance in January with final costume payment due January 4, 2010. (Auto-pay customers will be billed on approx. January 4, 2010.)

Once costumes are ordered, there will be NO CHANGES. If necessary, we will place a second costume order on approximately February 1, 2010. There will be a $10 late fee for each costume ordered at that time. (This cost is for extra shipping and costs charged by the costume companies.) New dance students enrolled in January are usually exempt from this late fee. Because costumes can take 12 or more weeks to arrive, we must maintain our deadlines. The Studio cannot guarantee that costumes ordered late will be here in time for pictures.

Costumes will be distributed as they are received. Before costumes can be taken home, all accounts must be current. In January, a book of costumes will be available, with pictures of the costumes that have been ordered for each class. Included with the picture will be a list of required accessories (tights, hair bands, etc.)