Downstage Center Dance Studio 22nd Dance Recital
REHEARSAL & RECITAL DATES
June 13, 2024 (Mandatory Dress Rehearsal)
June 14, 2024 7:30pm, June 15, 2024 1:00pm, June 15, 2024 7:30pm, June 16, 2024 2:00pm (Recitals)
RECITAL LOCATION
Bucks County Community College - 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, Pa 18940
RECORDINGS
NO VIDEO RECORDINGS are permitted. Please advise your friends and family. Every family gets a free high-resolution digital download of the recital! You can record at Dress Rehearsal.
FLOWERS
Students may carry one bouquet of flowers on stage with them for the curtain call. Give your children the flowers before the show. Backstage Helpers will not deliver flowers to dancers.
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T-SHIRTS & TANKS
Wear your recital shirt to dress rehearsal and recitals!
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AUDIENCE DRESS CODE
Audience members should dress CASUAL BUT PROPER to this theater. Let’s make these shows very special for our dancers. (no jeans, gym shorts or dirty sneakers)
MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSAL NIGHT
Thursday June 13, 2024
Bucks County Community College
5:00 pm– Opening Number Dancers (only)
6:00 pm- All other dancers
ONE PARENT ONLY FOR PRE-DANCE & LEVELS I & II DANCERS ARE PERMITTED TO ATTEND DRESS REHEARSAL. NO PARENTS FOR LEVEL III, IV AND ADULT DANCERS (unless they are volunteers-EMAIL DANI)
Upon arrival, Dancers go to dressing room to get in costume (Parents are permitted in dressing rooms on Dress rehearsal night only) After dressing, proceed to the auditorium and take a seat. Do not leave your child unattended Dress Rehearsal night, we do not have chaperones on Thursday. One Parent per family is permitted to attend for PreDance, A Chance to Dance & Levels I & II only. No exceptions. Additional family members or friends are not permitted at Dress Rehearsal.
All students should wear regular clothes to the Dress Rehearsal and bring their costume in a garment bag. Hair in a bun, stage make-up and full costumes are required.
Dress Rehearsal night ONLY, students are permitted to sit in the audience to watch the rehearsal. We will run dances in show order.
RECITALS
Friday, June 14, 2024
Bucks County Community College
6:30-7:00pm – Students Arrive (Pre-dance 7pm)
7:00- Auditorium Doors Open
7:30 – Show Begins
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Bucks County Community College
12:15-12:30pm – Students Arrive (Pre-dance 12:30pm)
12:30pm- Auditorium Doors Opens
1:00pm – Show Begins
6:45-7:00pm-Students Arrive (Pre-dance 7:00pm)
7:00pm- Auditorium Doors Open
7:30pm – Show Begins
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Bucks County Community College
1:15-1:30pm – Students Arrive (Pre-dance 1:30pm)
2:00pm Show Begins
RECITAL SHOWS STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE AUDITORIUM OR LOBBY AREA.
All students should wear regular clothes to the Recital and bring their costume in a garment bag
All Recital shows, everyone (audience members & students) is asked to stay until the Curtain Call at the end of ACT II is over. This is proper theater etiquette, please be excellent examples for your children. Trophies will be given out during the Curtain Call on Sunday to each student (or Saturday if not in Sunday’s show)
DRESS REHEARSAL & RECITAL - MAKE-UP & DRESS CODE
REMOVE ALL NAIL POLISH AND PERSONAL JEWELRY BEFORE COMING TO DRESS REHEARSAL AND RECITAL.
FEMALE PRESENTING DANCERS:
HAIR
All female performers should have their hair in a bun for the recital. EVERYONE USE HAIRSPRAY, HAIR NET & BOBBY PINS!
MAKE-UP Level I, II, III, IV
Blue Eye shadow
Black Mascara (optional)
Pink Cheek Blush.
Bright RED Lipstick
PRE-DANCE
· Blue Eye shadow
· Pink Cheek Blush
· Bright Red Lipstick
COSTUMES
Put your name in your costume and in your shoes. All costumes must be hung and steamed prior to rehearsal and shows.
Tan Tights: Pre-Dance I, A Chance to Dance, All Tap, Jazz II-IV, All Jazz Pop, All Hip Hop. All Modern (footless, or convertible)
Pink Tights: Pre-Dance II, All Ballet & Pointe
Black Tights: Adult Jazz
Black Fishnets: Adult Tap
UNDERGARMENTS
ABSOLUTELY NO PANTIES FOR FEMALE PRESENTING DANCERS! The required tights have a built in cotton crotch.
Strapless or clear strap Bra’s ONLY. NO SPORT BRAS.
Male Presenting Dancers wear briefs or compression shorts. NO BOXERS. Black Socks to the knees.
BACKSTAGE - DRESSING ROOM
All Female Presenting Dancers-Extra Large All Purpose Room.
All Male Presenting dancers-Green room, right off stage left
WATER ONLY is permitted in dressing rooms.
PARENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN DRESSING ROOMS; BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE SHOW
If your child has two or more costume changes during the show and needs help, please ask a backstage chaperone to help them. Prior to the recital, you should have your child practice getting in and out of their costume on their own.
Dancers will have supervision while not on stage. When the show is over, Dancers in levels I & II will go to the dressing room to change and gather their belongings. They will then be ushered back onto the stage where their parents will pick them up in the theater.
PRE-DANCE PARENTS ONLY (must read)
Upon arrival to the recital, ONE FEMALE PARENT will bring the child to the dressing room, sign their name as “GUARDIAN” and leave a cell phone number. PUT YOUR PHONE ON VIBRATE! When picking up your child after the show, the SAME guardian that checked the student in must check them out!
Prior to the recital, talk to your children about what will happen for the recital. Explain to them that they will be backstage with the other kids in their class until you pick them up. JUST LIKE SCHOOL (most pre-dance students go to pre-school, kindergarten or 1st grade) this is normal for them as long as it isn’t a surprise! Talk about this and prepare them.
If for some reason your child reacts and begins to cry when you bring them backstage, take them to a quiet area AWAY FROM THE OTHERS immediately and try to calm them down (remind them of their trophy), once they are calm, leave. If they do not calm down, don’t push it…they just might not be ready this year. If your child is upset or there is a problem backstage, you will be called. Don’t Worry!
TICKET SALES
Tickets are being sold ONLINE ONLY May 13, 4:00pm-May 19, 11:59pm. 2 Tickets per family/per show. Beginning May 20 at 12:00am, unlimited tickets for all shows until sold out. CLICK HERE. (beginning May 13, 4pm)
All Tickets are $30. Lap Children 3 and under allowed without a ticket.
Seating Capacity at BCCC is 336. Do not wait to order your tickets; we will sell out all 4 shows.
Email Dani by May 1 to request a wheel chair ticket (empty spot) and the one companion seat next to it.
HOW TO ORDER TICKETS: CLICK HERE, (beginning May 13, 4pm) There are no refunds for ticket purchases. You can do an even exchange for a different show if tickets are available.
Print your tickets at home and bring to the show for admittance, or upload to your smart phone for scanning.
*If tickets are available, they will be sold at the door during rehearsal and recitals. Cash, Venmo, Credit Card only (no checks).
IMPORTANT!
Before purchasing tickets, all balances owed to Downstage Center must be paid, including May Tuition.
Tickets will not be reserved for families with outstanding balances.
No checks for tuition after May 8.
PROGRAM ADS
Send a SHOUT OUT to your favorite dancer in our deluxe colored program books. DUE BY: May 14 CLICK HERE
FAQ
1. How long is Dress Rehearsal?
I don’t know. Usually it will run 3-4 hours. This is the first and only chance we get to rehearse the show in this space. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
2. Do we have to stay for the whole Dress Rehearsal?
You have to stay at dress rehearsal until your dance is performed. The dances will be performed in the order they are listed for the show.
3. Why does my child have to stay backstage for the whole show?
The house is for the audience, and the backstage is for the performers. This very important rule makes it possible for the audience to enjoy the show, and the performers to stay focused.
4. Something has come up and we need to miss dress rehearsal (or) one night of the recital, is that ok?
No, it is not ok. Every student has been aware of the mandatory dates for rehearsal and recital since November.
5. My relative is unable to attend recital. Can they come to dress rehearsal?
No. One Parent per family (Pre-Dance, Level I & II) is permitted to attend dress rehearsal. Please do not bring additional family members, children or friends, they will be asked to leave. No Parents Levels III, IV-Adult.
6. How do I pick my seats for the recital?
See attached Seating Chart.
The below classes perform at select shows:
Pre-Dance I (Sat): Friday Night & Saturday Matinee
Pre-Dance I (Tues): Saturday Night, Sunday Matinee
Pre-Dance II (Sat): Friday Night & Saturday Matinee
Pre-Dance II (Thursday): Saturday Night & Sunday Matinee
A Chance To Dance: Sunday Matinee
Jazz Pop I: Friday Night and Saturday Matinee
Jazz Pop II: Saturday Night and Sunday Matinee
Act I
1. Power of Love- Jazz III
Johnny B. Goode- Tap IV
2. Cruella Deville- PD I
3. Poor Unfortunate Souls- Ballet I
4. Decedents- Tap II
5. Crazy- Hip Hop III
6. Dance the Night Away-A Chance to Dance (Sunday Only)
6/7. I’m Just Ken- Boys Number
8. Pink- Jazz Pop I (Fri Night/ Sat Mat)
8. Barbie Dreams- Jazz Pop II (Sat Night/ Sunday)
9. Barbie Mash Up-Hip Hop IV
10. Fosse- Vocal Duet, Jazz IV & Adult Jazz
11. Alice In Wonderland-Special Guests Cameo, Modern I/II, Modern III/IV
Act II
1. Peaches & Level Complete- PD II
Mario Brother Rap- Special Guests
2. Holding Out For A Hero- Tap I
3. Coat of Many Colors- Ballet II
4. I Will Always Love You- Contemporary
5. Run- Adult Tap
6. Coming To America- Ballet III
7. Sweet Caroline- Vocal & Ballet IV
8. Blues Brothers -Vocals
9. Peter Gunn Theme- Pointe
10. Shake Your Tail Feather- Jazz II
11. Jail House Rock- Tap III
12. What Was I Made For- Senior Number (Sunday only)
Does your dancer love Downstage Center? Review DSC on Google now through Parent Visitation Week for a chance to win: 2 Free Tickets (your show of choice) or Early Access to purchase unlimited tickets to all shows. 3 Winners will be chosen at random on Monday April 29 at 8:30pm by a dancer in Tap IV with all other dancers as witness. Winners will be contacted on Tuesday, April 30.
All reviews dated from 4/1/24 to 4/27/24 will be in the running.