RECITAL DATE
June 13, 2021 7:00pm
RECITAL LOCATION
Trenton Thunder Stadium
(Arm & Hammer Park)
1 Thunder Rd
Trenton, NJ 08611
PARKING IS FREE!
MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSAL
Williamson Park, Morrisville Sunday, June 6, 2021
5:00pm– Pre-Dance I and II
5:30pm– Opening Number Dancers
6:00pm- All other dancers
ONE PARENT ONLY AT REHEARSAL
DO NOT BRING OTHER CHILDREN, FRIENDS, GRANDPARENTS, ETC.
All Dancers should arrive at dress rehearsal with their hair in a bun, tights on and recital make up. All Pre-Dance and other dancers who are only in ONE ROUTINE should arrive to dress rehearsal already in costume. The dressing room will not be available to dancers in one routine only.
Dancers in more than one routine can arrive in their first costume and put their other costumes in the dressing room.
One Parent with their dancer can wait in the park (bring your own chairs) until it’s time to practice on the outdoor dance floor. Do not leave your child unattended Dress Rehearsal night, there are no chaperones. One Parent per family is permitted to attend. No exceptions. Additional family members or friends are not permitted at Dress Rehearsal.
Students are permitted to sit in the audience to watch the rehearsal!
DANCE RECITAL
Trenton Thunder Stadium Sunday, June 13, 2021
6:15-6:45 – Students (Level I-Adult) Arrive
No students allowed entry after 6:50pm. BE ON TIME!
6:30 - Stadium Doors Open
7:00 – Show Begins
Pre-Dance & A Chance to Dance Students wear their costume to the show and sit with parents. Students (Levels I-Adult) wear regular clothes to the Recital and bring their costume in a garment bag.
DRESS REHEARSAL & RECITAL- MAKE-UP and DRESS CODE
REMOVE ALL NAIL POLISH AND PESONAL JEWELRY BEFORE COMING TO DRESS REHEARSAL AND RECITAL.
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
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 II, All Tap, All Jazz, All Jazz Pop, Hip Hop, A Chance to Dance, All Modern (footless, or convertible)
Pink Tights:
Pre-Dance I, All Ballet & Pointe
UNDERGARMENTS
ABSOLUTELY NO PANTIES FOR FEMALE DANCERS!
The required tights have a built in cotton crotch.
Strapless or clear strap Bra’s ONLY. NO SPORT BRAS.
Men wear briefs or compression shorts. NO BOXERS
DRESSING ROOMS
Female dancers (Levels I-Adult)
Batting Cages
Male dancers (Levels I-IV)
Mascot Room
There will be adult chaperones in the female and male dressing rooms to help with costume changes and to make sure that our dancers are safe.
WATER ONLY BACKSTAGE-NO EXCEPTIONS
If your child has 2 or more costume changes during the show and needs help, they should ask a backstage chaperone for assistance. Prior to the recital, have your child practice getting in and out of their costume on their own.
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 ONE PARENT will be allowed on the field to get them.
Dancers in Levels III-Adult will exit the same door they entered and meet their families there.
FLOWERS
Flowers are available for pre-sale (pick up at show) CLICK HERE
Flowers & Gifts will also be available at the show
For students to carry flowers with them on stage for the curtain call, you must give dancers the flowers BEFORE THEY GO BACKSTAGE. Backstage Helpers will not deliver flowers to dancers.
T-SHIRTS & TANKS
Wear your recital shirt to dress rehearsal and the show!
CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER BY May 8
PRE-DANCE & A CHANCE TO DANCE ONLY
Please have your dancer arrive to the recital already dressed in their costume. They will be sitting with you for the show. You will receive a coupon code for their free entry/free seat.
Pre-Dance: Five minutes before the show begins, Miss Dani will announce for “Pre-Dance I & II” and ONE PARENT to come down to the field. There is only one way to get onto the field from the stands, all the way to the right of the stadium. Once there, students will line up with their teachers. The ONE Parent that is with them will remain on the field while they perform. When their dance is over they will go with their parent back up into the stands and take their seats.
A Chance to Dance: When the Mulan (Modern dancers) piece begins, ONE parent and the dancer should make their way over to the right of the stadium and down to the field. Dancers will line up with Miss Brenna and Miss Nicole. The ONE Parent that is with them will remain on the field while they perform. When their dance is over they will go with their parent back up into the stands and take their seats
TICKET SALES
Tickets are being sold online only , May 22, 2021-June 11, 2021
All Tickets are $26.
The recital venue is handicapped accessible. If you need a ticket for a guest that will be sitting in a wheel chair for the whole show, email Dani by May 19 to reserve the one wheel chair spot and one companion seat.
UNLIMITED TICKET SALES
May 22, 12:00pm – June 11, 11:59pm
Dance Recital Ticketing will sell Unlimited Tickets to buyers.
HOW TO ORDER TICKETS
CLICK HERE, choose the amount of seats you want and submit payment. You will receive an email confirmation. 24 Hours Before ShowTime you will receive another email letting you know where your seats are located.
Pre-Dance and A Chance to Dance Parents will receive a “Coupon Code” two days before tickets go on sale for their dancer’s seat in the stadium. Enter the code at check out so that your dancer’s seat is free. If you do not get the code two days before tickets sales begin email Dani before May 22.
SOCIALLY DISTANCED SEATS
The amount of seats that you order in one purchase will be grouped together with two seats between the next group vacant.
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE
All seats are great; it’s a baseball stadium. However, the earlier you order tickets the closer and more centered you will be to the stage.
ADDING PEOPLE TO YOUR ORDER
Know how many tickets you need before you place your order. If you need to add tickets later, you can, but those people will not be added to your original order, therefore will sit separately from your original order.
PRINT OR UPLOAD YOUR TICKETS
After you receive the email 24 hours prior to the recital, 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 on show nights. Cash or Credit Card only (no checks). There are no refunds or exchanges for recital tickets.
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. Cash Only For Tuition Beginning May 13.
FAQ
1. How long is Dress Rehearsal?
I don’t know. Usually it will run 2-3 hours. 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 can only ONE Parent come to Dress Rehearsal?
The parking lot at Downstage Center has limited capacity. The Township of Falls limits occupancy and will SHUT DOWN rehearsal if it is exceeded.
4. 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 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 is permitted to attend dress rehearsal. Please do not bring additional family members, children or friends, they will be asked to leave.
6. How do I pick my seats for the recital?
Because of social distancing rules, your seats will be assigned on a first come first serve basis when ordering online. The tickets that you order will be grouped in seats together with rows in front/back and 2 to each side vacant.
