Recital

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.

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 “Celebration” logo will be on the front and the back will have EVERY dancer’s name on it. These t-shirts will be worn during the final dance bow performance. All dancers will be participating in this performance!  These t-shirts 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.

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

*Express Start classes may have any hairstyle they choose as long as it is pulled off of the dancer’s face.

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, April 29 at 10:00 AM. Tickets will be $15 apiece. This year we are happy to offer RESERVED seating for all of our shows and ONLINE TICKET SALES! More information will be coming regarding ticket sales.

Video taping and photography are strictly prohibited during the recital. You may, however, record the dress rehearsal. All shows will be professionally recorded and available to purchase on DVD for $40. Ordering information will be available in May.

Video taping and photography are strictly prohibited during the recital. You may, however, record the dress rehearsal. All shows will be professionally recorded and available to purchase on DVD for $40. Ordering information will be available in May.

Expression Dance Company will be performing Company Showcases on Thursday, June 20^th and Friday, June 21^st. Both shows will be at 7:00 PM. Dress Rehearsal and Picture Day for the Company Showcases will be on Wednesday, June 19^h at Lyons Township High School.

All recreational dancers will need to participate at the dress rehearsal on Friday, June 21, from 10:00 AM -4:00 PM at Lyons Township High School North Campus (company dancers will have their own Dress Rehearsal, as specified above). You will be given a specific window of time for your class’s rehearsal, so you will not need to be there for the entire 6 hours. We will be running the dances on stage in full costume. Right before the dancers run their dance, they will be taking their class group photo. If you would like individual shots, your dancer will be able to take them as well during the dress rehearsal.  After the dancers are finished with pictures and running their dance on stage, they are free to leave.

Dancers and parents may watch the show from the auditorium during the dress rehearsal. During the recital, all dancers will be staying in the cafeteria. On the day of the recital there will be a live video feed of the show in the cafeteria for the dancers to watch. During the recital, please be sure to bring books and games to entertain the dancers. Each class will be assigned to a specific table with 1 or 2 parent supervisors. As a parent or guardian, you will need to check your dancer in/out with the table mom at the beginning and end of the show. Dancers will never be left unsupervised.  We will be asking for volunteers to help with the table supervision in April, prior to ticket sales. If you are a table mom you are able to watch your dancer from back stage and will not need to buy a ticket for the show you volunteer for.

 Our recital program will contain ads from local businesses, good luck notes to individual dancers, and photos. Ad space will be available for purchase in April. Prices will be $25 for a business-card sized ad, $50 for a quarter-page ad, $100 for a half-page ad, $200 for a full-page ad, and $350 for the inside front or back cover, in full color. This is a great way to easily advertise to hundreds of people!