2010 AAD Recital Information
Dances classes run through Monday, May 31st (Memorial Day). June 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be reserved for special classes and rehearsals that will be held on an “as needed” basis at teachers’ discretion.
TICKETS: Everyone (including dancers) must have a ticket to be admitted into the theater seating area either from back stage or from the front lobby. Make sure that you have your tickets before leaving home – the TPAC staff will not seat you without a ticket. Extra tickets will be available for purchase at the door. The cost will be 10.00 each. Students and their moms may enter through the stage door on Union Street or through the front lobby. It is easier if you are carrying a lot of costumes to enter through the stage door and proceed to your assigned dressing room. When entering through the stage door, you will need to have your name checked off a list by the TPAC security staff.
REHEARSAL INFORMATION:
Dress Rehearsals for all shows will be held on FRIDAY, JUNE 4th AT TPAC. All parents and students please enter through the backstage door of TPAC on Union Street. The backstage door will open at 11:30 AM on Friday.
REHEARSAL FOR THE SATURDAY SHOW: The full dress rehearsal for the “Mary Poppins” Ballet will run from 11:45 AM until 1:00 PM. Since the backstage door will not be open until 11:30, all ballet students should arrive at dress rehearsal with hair and makeup already done.
All students in the Saturday 6:30 show featuring tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop will begin their dress rehearsal at 1:00 PM.
REHEARSAL FOR THE SUNDAY SHOW: Dress rehearsal starts at 5:30 on Friday. If you are in the first 10 numbers, make sure that you arrive by 5:00 to allow time to get situated in your dressing rooms and to familiarize yourself with how to get to the stage. The rehearsal will run in show order, so make sure you are there and ready at the designated time.
Unless your child is in the early part of the show, it is not necessary to arrive until the starting time of the rehearsal. Please do not arrive earlier than the above mentioned times as we are not staffed to accommodate early arrivals.
SHOW INFORMATION:
SATURDAY SHOW: On Saturday the “Mary Poppins” Ballet will begin at 5:15 PM. The backstage doors will open at 4:00 PM. Doors to the house will open at 4:45.
The Jazz, Tap, Lyrical & Hip Hop portion of the Saturday recital will begin at 6:30 PM. No one will be seated for the 6:30 portion of the show during the ballet. Those arriving only for the 6:30 portion of the show may be seated in the auditorium between 6:00 and 6:30 PM.
SUNDAY SHOW: Sunday’s show begins at 2:00. The backstage door will open at 1:00 PM. The house will open at 1:30 PM
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Again, we ask that you do not arrive before these designated times. If you arrive early, the staff will not be in place, and you will not be allowed to enter.
PROGRAM BOOKS/RECITAL SHIRTS
Each student will be given 1 complimentary program book. These will be distributed at the dress rehearsal. Additional books will be sold for 5.00 each and will be available for purchase in the lobby prior to each show as well as at rehearsal. If you are in more than one show, please remember to bring your program book with you to each show.
A recital tee shirt has been ordered for all students and will be handed out as soon as they arrive (hopefully a week before recital). The shirt fee was included as part of your recital fee.
FINALE DANCE:
The finale dance will be taught in each class. Participation in the finale is optional. For the finale, students need to wear their recital tee shirt with khaki shorts or capris and tennis shoes (please NO crocs, flip flops or backless shoes).
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The recital moves very quickly. As one dance group exits, the next group will be entering. If your child is not backstage at the appropriate time he/she will miss the dance. Classes should line up back stage on the side where they make their entrance 2 full numbers ahead of time. All younger children’s classes enter from Stage Left and exit Stage Right unless otherwise specified.
No flash photography or video is permitted while students are performing on stage or from the backstage area.
No outside video cameras are allowed in the theater. Jim Hunter of White House Productions will video our shows. Videos and DVDs are $30.00 for the first show and $20.00 for each additional show. Videos/dvds will be mailed to your home. Order forms for videos will be available at TPAC during the shows and at dress rehearsal.
Know who your stage mothers are. Before turning your child over to the stage mom, please make sure that younger children have been taken to the bathroom. Please review all costuming, hairstyles, accessory info etc. with your room mother/teacher. Know when and where to meet for your child to go backstage and when and where to pick him/her up after he or she performs.
Children and parents should not be back stage unless they are getting ready to perform. I suggest the students watch the recital in between numbers and support and enjoy each other’s performances. However, remember that all dancers occupying a seat anytime during the show MUST present a ticket.
5-10-15 year awards will be presented just before the finale at each show. Students should be backstage right to pick up their trophy. The 15 year award will be presented first, then the 10 year, then the 5 year. Parents and friends may present these students flowers or congratulatory gifts immediately after their names are called. Award recipients should be gathered on the Stage Right side 2 numbers before awards are presented.
There will be an audio monitor downstairs in the dressing room lobby, so listen carefully for the show order. If you have only 2 numbers or less to change, there is a quick change dressing room located back stage.
Please listen for traffic and road construction updates for rehearsal and recital. We MUST stay on schedule and cannot delay the show if you are not there. If an unexpected emergency occurs and you are not coming to recital, please contact your stage mother or another person in the class. Many times the younger children have partners, and it can be devastating to them if their partner is not there, so please make every effort to be on time. We will have directions to TPAC posted on the bulletin board outside of the office. Also, we have been informed that valet parking will also be available at TPAC this year.
Please observe proper performance etiquette during the show. When leaving the audience area or returning from backstage or the dressing room areas, please do so quietly and quickly BETWEEN DANCE NUMBERS. Audience movement during a number is very distracting to young students and may prevent someone from being able to see his/her child perform. All the students and teachers have worked hard all year to make this a special evening/afternoon. Be considerate and supportive of all the students on stage by being a terrific audience. Refrain from talking and use of cell phones while the show is going on. Please show each group that you enjoyed their performance with your generous applause.
Those students participating in the finale, please be backstage left to line up at the beginning of the last dance number. Students being presented with awards may come on stage in their finale outfit to be recognized. There will be a table on stage right on which students may place their flowers and trophies while dancing in the finale.
Continue to encourage your child to smile and have fun while he/she is performing. Continue to practice dances at home. If your child is insecure in the dance routine please bring your video camera to class and video so that they can practice at home.
Watch for additional information that may be emailed between now and showtime!
Thanks again for a wonderful year. We have enjoyed the opportunity to work with you and your children. Don’t forget to pick up the brochure outlining our summer dance opportunities or access the brochure online at our website under “summer programs”. As usual, you will be sent enrollment information for next year’s classes via email during the month of July.
