SDA RECITAL 2022 : SENIOR YEAR

Hair + Makeup + Tights:  

For our Me and My Buddy and Baby Ballet Dancers:

  1. Hair and Makeup Instructions

For Our Female Dancers Ages 3+:

  1. Makeup 3-6 (Me & My Bear, Move N Groove, Acro 1)

  2. Makeup 7+ (Level 1 +)

  3. Hair

  4. Tights

For Our Male Dancers of All Ages:

Hair: If your dancer’s hair is long, we suggest using gel or hairspray to hold it in place. We want your dancer to look polished on stage, and not tempted to touch his hair in the middle of the routine.

Makeup: Though it’s not required, our male dancers may choose to wear foundation, bronzer underneath the cheekbones, and/or eyeliner and mascara to help features pop on stage. The decision to wear makeup or go with a bare face is up to each dancer and their parents.

Tights and Shoes: Male dancers will wear black ballet, tap and/or jazz shoes depending on the class(es). If long black pants are worn as part of the dancer’s costume, black dress socks should be worn under shoes.

Recital Weekend: Male dancers should be accompanied backstage by a parent who will work with the class StageMom to coordinate costume changes and call times.

OTHER NOTES:

  • Jewelry and nail polish must be removed for pictures and for our recital performances.

  • Underwear is not allowed under costumes. (Think of leotards or dance shorts like a swimsuit - there is no need for the extra layer underneath!)

  • Please write your dancer's name in every item they bring to the venue. Lost items without a name will be donated.

RECITAL Weekend 2022

This year we’re excited to bring two shows to the stage! Below are the class breakdowns for each show, and the approximate rehearsal and recital times.

Be sure to read carefully and click on any links for more details!

STEP 1: Find out which recital(s) your dancer is in here.

Rehearsal: SATURDAY, MAY 14 AT WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

WHS Main Campus | 8701 Pacific St, 68114 | Map Of Available Parking Lots

Rehearsal “A” Schedule (8-10:30am) | Rehearsal “B” Schedule (10:30am-1pm)

*Dancers will rehearse in the same order they will perform. Our official program will be available soon!

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR REHEARSAL:

  • Dancers need to check in with StageMoms 15 minutes before their first stage time.

  • Dancers will stay with StageMoms in the dressing room until all of their dances have practiced on stage.

  • After your dancer’s last dance has practiced on stage, parents should pick dancers up from the dressing room.

  • The auditorium will remain open during rehearsal.

  • Dancers will practice on stage in their normal dancewear and shoes. No need to bring costumes or do hair and makeup for rehearsal.

Recital: SATURDAY, MAY 14 AT WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

RECITAL “A”, 3:00pm. Dancer check-in 2:45. Doors open at 2:45.

RECITAL “B”, 5:00pm. Dancer check-in 4:45. Doors open at 4:45.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE:

  • Dancers should have hair, makeup, tights, first costume and first hair accessories on before arriving at the venue. This is so helpful for our StageMom volunteers who are already in charge of costume changes between dances and any touchups needed backstage.

  • Remember, dancers can wear pink tights OVER tan tights if their ballet dance is first. This saves tons of time backstage!

  • We suggest each dancer brings their dance shoes, extra tights, additional costumes, accessories, grooming items, and water bottle in a laundry basket or large bin with their name on it. Having these items in an open bin instead of in a small dance bag helps tremendously during quick changes, and allows even little ones to be more self-sufficient backstage.

  • Double check that all of your costume pieces and personal belongings are labeled with your dancer’s name.

  • Let your guests know the auditorium will open 15 minutes before the posted recital start time (above). Please do not attempt to enter the building early.

CHECKING IN FOR RECITAL:

  • Dancers and one guardian may enter the venue at your designated check-in time (above).

  • Dancers should take one more trip to the restroom while in the care of their parent.

  • After you check-in, students will take their belongings to their dressing room and locate their StageMom. All belongings will stay with dancers and their StageMoms, parents should return to the lobby.

  • NO parents are allowed backstage unless specifically instructed by an SDA faculty member. StageMoms will be in charge of hair and makeup touch-ups, as well as any costume changes that are required backstage. If you want to be backstage with your dancer, please join our StageMom crew (“Volunteer Opportunities” below)!

  • Dancers who perform in both shows will need a parent to check them out from their StageMom’s care after the first show ends, and check in with their Recital B StageMom backstage before the second show. Since dancers perform different dances in each show, we ask that you only bring in the costumes/tights/shoes for that show and keep others in the car. Extra belongings in the dressing room can cause stress and confusion for dancers and their StageMoms.

AFTER THE SHOW:

  • After the last dance of each show, one guardian can pick dancers up from their StageMom. Dressing rooms are for dancers and StageMoms only, please let guests know to wait for your dancer to meet them outside.

  • We ask all audience members to please exit the building quickly to allow the next wave of dancers, StageMoms, and guests to enter.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

“Many hands make light work”, and to pull off a performance weekend like this, we need helping hands!

  • StageMoms We need at least one StageMom per class, but many classes could benefit from two or three!  Sign up here!

    • StageMoms must be female volunteers as they will assist dancers with changing costumes between dances.

    • StageMoms will watch their class up close from the side of the stage or a reserved front row seat!

    • If no one from a class volunteers for this position, one will be selected at random.

  • Ticket Takers for each of our two recitals. Ticket Takers will arrive 20 minutes before showtime and will take tickets and allow audience members into the auditorium at the start of the show! Sign up here!

AUDIENCE + TICKETS:

  • Tickets were be on sale in our market Monday May 2 - Sunday May 8 for $10. Pre-sale ended at midnight on 5/8, no exceptions.

  • Pre-Ordered tickets will be distributed to students during classes May 9-12.

  • Tickets for both shows will be sold at the door for $15.

  • StageMoms and dancers do not need a ticket, since they will be backstage for the whole show.

  • Anyone who will take a seat in the auditorium, including children, will need a ticket.

  • The auditorium will be cleaned out between shows, so please do not attempt to save seats between recitals. Items left on chairs will be removed and placed in our lost and found.

PROGRAM + VIDEOS:

MrVideo will be on hand professionally recording our events! Order your DVD or digital copy of the show here. (Discounted price active through May 14.)

Digital programs for both of our shows will be available here (and on our homepage) before showtime! Recital A | Recital B