Dance Recitals!!

The recital fee is $40 per child. The recital fee is always announced up front and will appear on the same page as costume information. The recital fee includes 4 complimentary tickets to the performance of your choice. Additional tickets are available for advance purchase for $10 per ticket. Tickets are also available for purchase for $15 at the door on the day of the performance.

Christmas recital costumes are rented for the Nutcracker and other holiday shows. Costume rental fees are $25 per costume. This fee helps us clean, repair, and refresh costumes. You will be responsible for shoes, undergarments, and tights for all performances. These are the same as the dress code uniform and are printed on costume sheets under “Items Being Provided by Students”.

It is recommended that students who are more modest or have multiple changes purchase an over/under. (A skin-toned leotard with clear straps that is worn under costumes.) We do carry them for around $30.

Spring recital costumes can vary from $60 to upwards of $115 (prices vary each year). Generally, as the child gets older, the price of costumes increase. For this reason, we try to rent costumes whenever possible. Costume costs are announced when costumes are chosen from the manufacturer.

Spring costume information sheets will go out sometime during mid-December to late January. Payment due dates are listed in bold on the sheet. If costumes are ordered past that date for any reason, there will be a $25 service charge due to costume company policy and inherent charges. This charge also applies to students registering after the due date. Cash only will be accepted for costume and recital fees.

In many cases, hair will either be in a high bun (about an inch from behind the crown) or a low bun (bottom part touching the nape of the neck).

Hair How To (Easty as 1, 2, 3):

1. Wet hair. Damp, not soaking. Add mousse to prevent fly-aways. Using a heavily bristled brush, smooth hair back to a low or high ponytail, depending on bun height. Secure with ponytail holder and use a brush to smooth any ridges or bumps. Spray with hair spray or smooth with additional mousse.

2. Divide the ponytail into two sections. Brush to smooth and twist hair along length. Begin to wrap twisted hair around ponytail holder, securing with bobby pins as you go. (Similar to coiling Play-Doh.) Repeat with second section of hair in opposite direction.

3. Wrap hairnet around bun, twist into a figure 8 then wrap again. Continue to wrap until out of hair net. Use bobby pins to flatten bun to head by inserting them perpendicular against bun and make a V motion to secure bun to head.

   • No parts or bangs

   • Pack extra bobby pins to secure headpieces for recitals and dress rehearsals.

As recitals grow closer, weekend and weekday rehearsals increase. Please try to make all rehearsals as each member is an integral part of the show.

Students should arrive to ALL dress rehearsals and performances with hair and makeup done. Stage moms are not permitted to apply makeup.

All rehearsals at the theatre are closed. No one may be in the audience area or backstage aside from crew, performers, and stage moms.

Videography and DVD services are provided by Jason Persilver.

Photography - Individual pictures are captured by Magan Sadler. They are a first come first serve offer. Thumb drives with candid photos from dress rehearsals and performances will also be available.

*These services are provided as a courtesy. The Center does not profit from these sales.

Gift Shop & Silent Auction: Patrons may purchase flower bouquets, ballet-themed gifts, souvenirs, candy, and more from our Gift Shop, located in the lobby. This is the perfect opportunity to buy flowers and a unique present for your dancer. There is something in every price range.

Please be sure to stop by our Silent Auction table to place your bid on several beautiful items. Cash and credit cards accepted.

For the sake of safety and goodwill towards others, only performers, crew, and stage moms are permitted in the backstage area.

Some of the backstage etiquette rules may seem firm, but they are to ensure the safety of our students, to prevent damage to costumes, and to leave the space better than we found it. Each year, we have costumes that are ripped/stained and drinks that are spilled on the carpet. Please help us take good care of the backstage area, the costumes, and, of course, the dancers.

STAGE MOMS: Stage Mom sign-ups will be posted before group rehearsals begin. Please sign up for your child's class to help during production and rehearsals. Stage moms are needed for each group of students. Please be sure to attend at least one dress rehearsal if you will be a stage mom during a performances. Thank you in advance!

(Dads/men are not permitted in the girls dressing areas.)

SNACKS & DRINKS: Students may bring water (in a bottle with a leak-proof lid) and clean snacks (pretzels, crackers, carrot sticks). Do not send chocolate, messy snacks, food with sauce, or any drinks other than water.

QUIET ZONES: There is a lot of backstage downtime for some dancers. They may bring quiet games and activities to keep them occupied (coloring books, crayons/color pencils (no markers), activity books, stickers, card games). Please remind your child that backstage is a QUIET ZONE. They will be expected to use inside voices. No running or roughhousing. Dancers are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on.

When your dancers’ group is called, they will line up at the door to prepare for their scene. At this point, there is to be no talking. They will then enter “the wings”, where they will need to be still and quiet. It is dark, and there is a lot of movement as dancers and props enter/exit the stage. Please review the QUIET ZONES with your child.

Rehearsals are very important for the success of our recitals. If you must miss a rehearsal, please notify us in advance of the absence. In order to not run the risk of being recast, students must attend 75% of all rehearsals or schedule private sessions at $30 per hour.

During final group rehearsals, stage moms will be asked to stay with their students so safety can be assured, as well as have a productive rehearsal. If stage moms are unavailable, we will ask for volunteers to assist in caring for the children during these rehearsals. It is best not to have everyone stay, as it can be disruptive to the children and leads to overcrowding. These rehearsals will help stage moms learn the show's entrances and exits.

All dress rehearsals are mandatory for students. It is during these rehearsals that we practice our group scenes. The entire rehearsal is affected even if only one student is absent. However, if your child is sick, vomiting, or running a fever, please contact Ms. Beth immediately.

There will be multiple performances. Please make arrangements for your child to participate in all performances, which will span multiple days.

Parents will receive emails with detailed drop-off/pick-up instructions and schedule. Please check your inbox regularly throughout rehearsal/performance season.

When rehearsals/performances are at the Havelock Performing Arts Center at Havelock High School, you will use the entrance off Hwy 101 into the back parking lot of the school. At the far end of the parking lot is the Band Room. This is on the back side of the theatre. All female performers will enter through the double doors on the right-hand side.

Male performers have a separate entrance (usually through a side door or the main entrance).

Dads/men are not permitted beyond the second set of double doors at the Band Room! They can knock on the second set of doors, and someone will come to assist them. Stage moms will help get your child to the correct backstage area.

Since run times and scene orders vary during rehearsals, a stage mom will call you when your child is ready to be picked up. We do our best to get our younger students finished first. Please be sure your contact information is updated, and that we have the correct names and phone numbers of the persons permitted to pick up your child.

Stage moms will do their best to ensure your child leaves each day with everything they brought. But to help, please be sure to label all shoes, water bottles, etc. If you are missing something, please contact a stage mom.

For performances, all students remain until the end of the show. Everyone will participate in closing bows. When the performance is over, parents/guardians may pick up their dancer OUTSIDE the Band Room's double doors. Please wait patiently for your child. A stage mom will bring them to the door as they are ready to leave. Our dancers enjoy the fanfare of their family and friends, who are often waiting with bouquets of flowers.

(Performers are not permitted to leave without being handed off to a parent/guardian. This is for the safety of our dancers.)