COSTUME + Visitors WEEK : MARCH 20-23

One adult should join your dancers in class this week! We’ll show you the recital dances we’ve been practicing, costumes will go home* so you can get them ready for picture day, and your teachers will reserve some time to answer questions. Please read through the details on this page about our upcoming events before you get to the studio so you can clarify any info with your teacher as a whole class. Classes will end early this week to make room in the studio and the parking lot for the next class.

*Tuition accounts must be up-to-date for costumes to be released. After your March payment, there will only be one payment remaining. If your account balance is larger than that monthly payment, please include the extra balance in your March payment. Questions? Email SDAinvoices@gmail.com

When costumes get home, please:

1. try them on and make any size adjustments* right away

*Costumes are made in standard small/medium/large sizing, and while we measure each student and choose the size that most closely matches those measurements, some years they could be a little snug, and some years a little loose. Most costumes come with extra length in the straps that you can adjust up or down with a quick hand stitch, or two sets of closures to choose from for a more comfortable fit. If a more major alteration is needed, please send a photo of your dancer in costume to us at administration@starsdanceomaha.com so we can work together to find the best solution!

2. write your dancer’s name inside each item

3. steam skirts and tutus

4. confirm you have the right tights and shoes for each dance (requirements are listed below)

5. hang costumes (and coordinating accessories) up out of the reach of small children and curious pets

PICTURE WEEK : April 10-13 AT SDA

Picture Week Schedule

The team at Deyo’s Photography will be on site this week to take pictures of your dancers in costume! Dancers will pose for a group photo with each class, and take individual photos in each costume. All orders will be made online this year, no paper order forms! Instructions and reminders will come to you via email from Deyo’s , so keep an eye on your inbox!

Dancers should arrive in full hair and makeup and with their first costume/tights/accessories on and ready to go! This is also how they’ll arrive on recital day!

Please pay careful attention to our schedule, and arrive ready for photos 10 minutes early to double check costume/hair/makeup and get dance shoes on. Our schedule is tight and we cannot hold photos for dancers who aren’t ready on time.

When you arrive, a member of the Deyos’ team will check you in in the lobby. Then one female adult may accompany female dancers in the “dressing room” (Studio C), and when they’re ready to go, dancers will wait in the “ready room” (Studio B) until your teacher says it’s photo time!

Dancers should be in full hair, makeup and costume for picture week - it’s our trial run before recital weekend! Please see details and instructions below.

All instructions on how to order, and questions about the photos/ordering/delivery process should be directed to Deyo’s.

This year we’re excited to bring four 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 13 AT MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL

MHS Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center | 7400 Military Av, 68134 | Map Of Available Parking Lots

Rehearsal “A” (8-9am | Check in 7:45am | Dancers dismissed after their last dance on stage)

Rehearsal “B” (9-10:20am | Check in 8:45am | Dancers dismissed after their last dance on stage)

Rehearsal “C” (10:20-11:40am | Check in 10:05am | Dancers dismissed after their last dance on stage)

Rehearsal “D” (11:40am-1pm | Check in 11:25am | Dancers dismissed after their last dance on stage)

*Dancers will rehearse in the same order they will perform.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR REHEARSAL:

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

  • Dancers need to check in with StageMoms 15 minutes before their rehearsal starts, just like at recital!

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

  • The auditorium will remain open during rehearsal for parents.

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

  • NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN THE DRESSING ROOMS OR THE AUDITORIUM (water is okay!). If needed, food and drinks can be consumed in the cafeteria.

Recital: SATURDAY, MAY 13 AT MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL

RECITAL “A”, 2:00pm. Dancer check-in and report to StageMoms at 1:45. Auditorium doors open at 1:50.

RECITAL “B”, 3:30pm. Dancer check-in and report to StageMoms at 3:15. Auditorium doors open at 3:20.

RECITAL “C”, 5:00pm. Dancer check-in and report to StageMoms at 4:45. Auditorium doors open at 4:50.

RECITAL “D”, 6:30pm. Dancer check-in and report to StageMoms at 6:15. Auditorium doors open at 6:20.

1. Dancer Notes For This Event:

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 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.

2. 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 We need two for each of our four recitals. Ticket Takers will check in in the lobby 15 minutes before showtime and will take tickets and allow audience members into the auditorium at the start of the show! Sign up here!

3. TICKETS:

LIMITED PRE-SALE: 4/24 - 4/30, Maximum 6 tickets per dancer per show, $10 each

  • Tickets will be on sale in our market Monday April 24 - Sunday April 30 for $10. Each student may purchase up to 6 tickets per show during this window.

  • This guarantee for 6 tickets per dancer will expire at midnight on 4/30, no exceptions.

OPEN PRE-SALE: 4/30 - 5/7, No limit, $10 each

  • Extra tickets (above your dancers allotted 6 per show) will be available Monday May 1 - Sunday May 7 (while supplies last)

PRE-SALE TICKETS will be distributed to students during classes May 8-11.

EVENT SALE: 5/13, No limit, $15 each

  • Tickets will be sold at the door for $15, while supplies last

Additional Ticket Notes:

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

4. PROGRAMS + VIDEOGRAPHY:

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 each show will be available here (and on our homepage, and linked at the venue).

Recital “A” 2:00pm | Recital “B” 3:30pm | Recital “C” 5:00pm | Recital “D” 6:30pm