Audience Etiquette & FAQs
AUDIENCE ETIQUETTE
No food or drinks inside the theatre or stage area.
No running or playing inside any areas of the theatre.
For the safety of the performers, NO personal video cameras or flash photography during the performances.
Out of respect for the performers, please refrain from entering or exiting the theatre or walking around during a performance, wait until in-between performances. This is common courtesy.
We encourage cheering the dancers on while they are dancing BUT remember this is an art form. Please DO NOT yell out a dancer's name or engage in any inappropriate and overly loud behavior while your dancer is on-stage. This might distract them and they can hear it from the stage.
We kindly ask everyone to remain for the entire show.
DUE TO COPYRIGHT LAWS, WE CANNOT ALLOW FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEO EQUIPMENT OF ANY KIND DURING THE PERFORMANCE.
The flash is disruptive and dangerous to our dancers and distorts the professional video.
This rule is strictly enforced!
WE WANT YOU TO ENJOY THE SHOW LIVE. A COMPLIMENTARY RECORDING OF THE SHOW WILL BE RELEASED TO DANCERS AND FAMILIES IN THE LATE SUMMER.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When do classes end for the season?
Our last day of classes is on Saturday, May 25th.
Who watches my child backstage?
We have enlisted the help of many of our studio parents as well as alumni and DIDC staff who will attend a backstage meeting to ensure that the backstage is organized and safe for the entire event. Recital staff and volunteers can be identified by their studio lanyard/name badges.
What does my child do backstage?
Children will have the opportunity to watch the show via closed circuit TV if the video company can get it to work depending on location. In addition, we will provide activities, coloring books, and games for after they dance.
Does my dancer need to stay at the backstage for the entire show?
For the safety and security of all of our dancers, YES, THE DANCERS MUST REMAIN BACKSTAGE FOR THE ENTIRE SHOW. Out of fairness to ALL of the dancers and parents committing to the recital, please do not request for your child to be let out early as we will not allow it.
Where do I pick up my child?
Pick-up and drop-off will be clearly marked when you arrive. Please, see information under the "RECITAL DAY" heading for Pick-up/Drop-off information. Please be on-time.
How will you notify me should a problem arise?
We have every parent's seat information on-hand, so should a problem arise, we will know exactly where to locate you, or we will make an announcement, if necessary.
Who changes my dancer's costume and shoes if in multiple numbers?
After each performance, dancers will be directed back to the dressing room. The dressing room manager and assistant will take care of all of the dancer's costumes and shoe changes.
Can we bring food or drink?
Due to allergies, please DO NOT send them will snacks. Students in multiple shows may bring a meal (no nuts) for in-between shows should they wish to eat. Water is also allowed. This is only applicable for the dancers backstage. Parents and audience are not allowed to bring in food or drink in the auditorium.
When will we receive the full video production?
The full digital show will never-before-seen extras will be released in late-summer.
My dancer should be receiving their Consecutive 5/10 Year Award this year, will they be recognized?
Yes, there is an award ceremony built into recitals for milestone dancers receiving their 5/10 year awards.