“On Top Of The World”
When: Saturday, June 19
Where: Ty Warner Park, Westmont
Times: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM
Tickets: $16 per ticket (10 tickets available per family)
Expression Dance Studio presents our 12th annual recital on Saturday, June 19. There will be 6 outdoor performances – at 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, and 5:30 PM. Each class is in only one show. Please check the website, www.expressiondancestudio.com, to verify which show your dancer is in. The class schedule is color coded to indicate which recital each class is in. Below, you will find helpful information to prepare you for the recital. Please read the entire packet to become familiar with the recital process. If you have any questions after reading the packet, please call the studio at 630-968-5678 or email us at info@expressiondancestudio.com.
We are asking parents to sign up electronically to confirm participation in this year’s recital. This will guarantee your dancer’s participation in the show as well as ensure that you will continue to receive key information about the recital.
In an effort to keep costs low, there will be a flat $60 per costume, per class fee. The costume fee is due when you commit to participating in the recital or no later than March 15th. Costumes will go home with the dancers at the beginning of June. Photos of the costumes will be sent via email. Shoes and tights will need to be worn to match the costume. If you need to purchase shoes or tights, this will be separate from the costume fee. **All dancers will need to provide their own face mask to wear during the show**
If your dancer already has the appropriate shoes and tights and they are in good condition, there is no need to purchase new ones. This year, we are excited to partner with “Curtain Call for Class”, a website that allows us to offer you everything you need at a significant discount off store prices! We will have sample shoe sizes available in the office for you to try on, and then you order off the website. It’s convenient and inexpensive! Instructions for purchasing are also available at the studio and on the website.
Here is a general list of the shoes and tights needed:
Express Start: Pink Ballet Shoes and Pink Tights
Jazz: Tan Jazz Shoes & Tan Tights
Tap Level 1: Black Mary Jane/ Velcro Tap Shoes: Tan Tights
Tap Level 2 & 3: Black Lace-up Tap Shoes: Tan Tights
Lyrical: Tan Jazz Shoes & Tan Tights
Ballet: Pink Ballet Slippers and Pink Tights
Hip Hop: Black Gym Shoes or Black Jazz Shoes
Breaking: Black gym shoes
Acro: Bare feet
All dancers, both company and recreational, will be required to purchase a $15 recital t-shirt. They will be wearing these at the end of the show for bows. The studio and the “On Top of the World” logo will be on the front and the back will have EVERY dancer’s name on it. Dancers will wear these at the recital during final bows, and they are great keepsakes to remember the show. The recital t-shirt fee is due when the costume fee is paid.
All of the dancers* will have the same hairstyle. We will be parting the hair down the middle and keeping it in a low bun at the small of the neck. The staff will be going over the hair in all of the classes when it is closer to recital time.
*Express Start classes may have any hairstyle they choose as long as it is pulled off of the dancer’s face.
- You will need:
- Hairspray or gel
- Comb and brush
- Hair ties
- Hair donut (not required but can make it easier to do hair)
- Hair net and bobby pins
All of the dancers will need to wear make-up to prevent their face from appearing washed out on stage. Base foundation, eye shadow (browns, purples, blue, darker colors), eyeliner to outline the top line, blush and lipstick will be required. Express Start dancers will simply need blush, lip gloss and mascara if so desired.
Recital tickets will go on sale Monday, May 24 at 10:00 AM. Tickets will be $16 apiece. Each family may purchase up to 10 tickets. Due to social distance requirements and the safety of our families and dancers, in-person tickets will be limited to 2 per family. We are happy to offer RESERVED seating for all of our shows and ONLINE TICKET SALES! More information will be coming regarding ticket sales. NEW THIS YEAR: You will be able to purchase virtual tickets at a discounted rate for family and friends unable to attend the show. More information will be coming on this.
Video taping and photography are strictly prohibited during the recital. All shows will be professionally recorded and a digital copy will be available for purchase. Ordering information will be available in May.
Unfortunately, due to social distancing we are unable to do the group photos this year, however there will be a professional backdrop available at the recital for families to take photos.
Dress rehearsal will take place in your dancer’s class from Saturday, June 12 through Friday, June 18. Costumes will go home prior to the dress rehearsal so dancers can arrive to class in costume.