Spotlight Hub

*Pro-tip! Save the studio’s Google Calendar to your calendar so you don’t miss a thing!

Costume Measurements Due: February 13th

• Click here to submit your child’s measurements.

• Need help? Watch this video: How to Measure your Dancer

Performance & Costume Fees Charged: February 15th

• Performance Fees

  • • $100 per dancer

• Costume Fees

  • • $85 per Cutie Club Class (12m-24m, 2-3yr., 3-4yr., 4-5yr. classes)

    • $95 per Club Class (5-7yr., 7-9yr., 9-11yr., 11-14yr., 14-18yr.)

Tickets Go On Sale: May 4th at 12:00pm

• Access the ticket site here.

• Ticket Pre-Sale Window:

  • • May 4th at 12:00pm - May 18th at 11:59am

    • During the Ticket Pre-Sale Window, families can purchase a maximum of 4 tickets per show their dancer performs in

• Open Ticketing Window: 

  • • May 18th at 12:00pm until performance day

    • During the Open Ticketing Window there are no ticket limits; tickets are first-come, first-served.

• Ticket Prices: $19-$25 (plus applicable fees)

• Tickets are reserved seating only

Costume Distribution Week: May 18th - 23rd

• Costumes will be distributed in the back of the LDP building during studio hours.

• Click here to submit your child’s measurements by February 13th! 

  • 1. • Don’t know how to take measurements? Here is a video to help you!  How to measure your dancer.

In-Studio Dress Rehearsal and Photo Day: Saturday, June 6th, 9am-2pm

• Rehearsal Times: Each class has an assigned one-hour time slot. 

  • • Spotlight 4-5 Dancers: Saturday, June 6th 9:00-10:00am 

    • Spotlight 5-7 Dancers: Saturday, June 6th 9:00-10:00am 

    • Spotlight 7-11 Dancers: Saturday, June 6th 9:15-10:15am  

    • Spotlight 11-16 Dancers: Saturday, June 6th 9:30-10:30am 

    • *Note: Refer to your class schedule to view your dancer's additional classes and find what other shows they will perform in. Show Hubs for your dancer's other shows will have important rehearsal and call time details that are not listed here in the Spotlight Hub.

• How to Prepare: 

  • • All dancers should arrive for dress rehearsal and photos in full costume and appropriate dance shoes with hair and make-up completed.

    • Please do not send dancers with any belongings. Dance bags, water bottles, etc., are not needed and may get lost if brought. Dancers will be kept busy with photos and rehearsal.

    • Photo information can be found in the "To-Dos for Parents" dropdown. 

• Check-In Instructions: 

  • • Please check-in your dancer at the outside door of Studio C. A sign will indicate which class is currently being checked in. Kindly wait until your dancer's class is listed as the "check-in" class before approaching. 

    • Check-in will begin 5 minutes before the scheduled time slot. 

    • Click here for a video on the process.

    • Parents will not be allowed into the studio unless they are an approved LDP Volunteer. 

• Check-Out Instructions: 

  • • Check-out will also take place at the outside door of Studio C, with a sign displaying which class is ready for pick-up. 

    • While we strive to release dancers on time, please be prepared for a possible delay of up to 15 minutes if rehearsals or photos run over schedule. We appreciate your understanding!

Theatre Tech Rehearsal: 

• Dates + Times:

  • • Spotlight 4-5 Dancers: Monday, June 8th 4:30-6:30pm (4:15pm Call Time) at Cordova High School

    • Spotlight 5-7 Dancers: Thursday, June 11th 4:30-8:30pm (4:15pm Call Time) at Cordova High School 

    • Spotlight 7-11 Dancers: Wednesday, June 10th 4:30-8:30pm (4:15pm Call Time) at Cordova High School 

    • Spotlight 11-16 Dancers: Tuesday, June 9th 4:30-8:30pm (4:15pm Call Time) at Cordova High School 

    • *Note: Refer to your class schedule for the other shows your dancer is performing in. Show Hubs for your dancer's other shows will have important rehearsal and call time details for your dancer.

• How to Prepare: 

  • • NO costumes are worn to tech rehearsal 

    • Dancers should arrive in the show shirts that they receive with their costumes, black dancewear bottoms, and all shoes they need for their dance. 

    • No make-up is required. 

    • Hair must be pulled away from the face, but the show hairstyle is not required. 

• Check-In Instructions: Check-In takes place in the theatre lobby. Signs will be posted, and teachers will be out front. 

• Check-Out Instructions: Check-Out takes place in the theatre lobby, opposite the Check-In area. Signs will be posted.

The Performance: Cordova High School

• Call Time: 30 mins prior to show time

• How to Prepare:

  • • All dancers should be in full costume and wear appropriate dance shoes, with hair and make-up completed upon check-in.

    • Please do not send dancers with any belongings backstage. Dance bags, water bottles, etc., are not needed and may get lost if brought backstage. We will provide fun activities for them to do backstage. 

• Check-In Instructions:  

  • • Check-In is on the side of the theatre at the glass doors. ​​

    • Follow the check-in signs, and the Dream Team will be there to walk your dancer to the holding room. 

    • Parents will not be allowed backstage unless they are an approved LDP Volunteer. 

• Check-out Instructions:

  • • Check-Out will take place on stage. 

    • We will ask the audience to exit the auditorium and leave only ONE parent/guardian to pick up the dancer. 

    • Dancers will be dismissed by class on the sides of the stage. 

Your Dancer's Photo Day: Saturday, June 6th

• View the "Rehearsal + Performance Dates and Details" info above for instructions about how to prepare for photo day.

• View the "Show Line-up and Rehearsal Times" spreadsheet at the bottom of this page to locate your class's assigned rehearsal and photo time.

Purchasing Your Dancer's Photos

• S13 Annual Review Photo Gallery Link

  • • Bookmark this link for easy access!

    • Photos will be available for purchase beginning Friday, June 12th.

• Advanced Pay Option: Save by purchasing credits now to put toward your photo order!

  • • Receive 5% off your photo order total by purchasing Advanced Pay photo credits before photo day.

    • Advanced Pay credits can be purchased for $100 (perfect for families with one dancer) or $160 (ideal for families with multiple dancers).

• Regular Price Option: Photo packages include

  • • Basic and Premium Print or Print+Digital Packages, starting at $22

    • Single Image Digital Downloads, $28/photo

    • All Images Digital Download, $108/dancer

• How to Order: 

  • • Watch your inbox during photo week; you’ll receive an email with a unique access code that will enable you to subscribe to text notifications as soon as your photos are ready! Miss the early access email? No problem - you’ll still get your photo link via email as soon as they’re ready.

    • Within two weeks after your dancer’s photo session, you will receive an email link to view and purchase your Annual Review photos. 

    • After purchase, digital downloads will be available immediately, and print products will be sent directly to your home.

✅ Submit Costume Measurements by February 13th

• Click here to submit your child’s measurements.

• Need help? Watch this video: How to Measure your Dancer.

✅ Purchase Tickets beginning May 4th

• Access the ticket site here.

• Ticket Pre-Sale Window:

  • • May 4th at 12:00pm - May 18th at 11:59am

    • During the Ticket Pre-Sale Window, families can purchase a maximum of 4 tickets per show their dancer performs in

• Open Ticketing Window: 

  • • May 18th at 12:00pm until performance day

    • During the Open Ticketing Window there are no ticket limits; tickets are first-come, first-served.

• Ticket Prices: $19-$25 (plus applicable fees)

• Tickets are reserved seating only

✅ Pick Up Your Dancer's Costume

• Costume Distribution Week is May 18th-23rd

• Costumes will be distributed in the back of the LDP building during studio hours.

• Review the attached Costume Info Sheet carefully for hair and accessory details. Costume Info Sheets are also available in your Parent Portal:

  • • In your Parent Portal, click "My Account"

    • Scroll to your dancer's class and click "View Resources"

    • Click "Costume Info Sheet"

✅ Purchase Parent-Provided Costume Items

• Parent-provided items are required for some styles of dance. Begin by checking the Dress Code to ensure your dancer has the correct shoes for their performance. 

• Hip Hop Dancers - All Age Levels:

  • • White LDP Hip Hop Sneaker

• Ballet Dancers - All 9-11, 11-14 and 14-18 Classes: 

  • • Ballet Pink Transition Tights

• Jazz and Tap Dancers - All 9-11, 11-14 and 14-18 Classes:

  • • May be required to purchase skin-tone transition tights dependent on the costumes selected. This information will be provided in the costume info available in your class resources in your parent portal on May 18th.

• Note for Female Dancers in 9-11, 11-14 and 14-18 Classes:

  • • Specific undergarments, such as bras with clear or convertible straps, may be required dependent on the costumes selected. This information will be provided in the costume info available in your class resources in your parent portal on May 18th.

✅ Pre-Pay for Photos and Subscribe to Photo Site Updates

• S13 Annual Review Photo Gallery Link

  • • Bookmark this link for easy access!

    • Photos will be available for purchase beginning Friday, June 12th.

• Advanced Pay Option: Save by purchasing credits now to put toward your photo order!

  • • Receive 5% off your photo order total by purchasing Advanced Pay photo credits before photo day.

    • Advanced Pay credits can be purchased for $100 (perfect for families with one dancer) or $160 (ideal for families with multiple dancers).

• Regular Price Option: Photo packages include

  • • Basic and Premium Print or Print+Digital Packages, starting at $22

    • Single Image Digital Downloads, $28/photo

    • All Images Digital Download, $108/dancer

• How to Order: 

  • • Watch your inbox during photo week; you’ll receive an email with a unique access code that will enable you to subscribe to text notifications as soon as your photos are ready! Miss the early access email? No problem - you’ll still get your photo link via email as soon as they’re ready.

    • Within two weeks after your dancer’s photo session, you will receive an email link to view and purchase your Annual Review photos. 

    • After purchase, digital downloads will be available immediately, and print products will be sent directly to your home.

✅ Order Flowers, Dancer Shout-Outs or Annual Review Show Merch for Your Dancer

• Pre-Order Flowers From LDP Boosters:

  • • LDP is excited and grateful to have our LDP Boosters selling pre-order flowers for your dancer! Just fill out the form below and and pick up your dancers beautiful bouquet of flowers in the WW lobby before their performance. There will be some bouquets available to purchase at the show, but there will be limited availability. 

    • Link to pre-order your flowers

• Limited Edition S13 Annual Review Show Merch available soon on our ticket website!

How Does My Dancer Get the Correct Costume Size? 

• Help ensure accurate sizing for your dancer's costume by submitting measurements by February 13th.

• Click here to submit your child’s measurements.

• Need help? Watch this video: How to Measure your Dancer.

How Do I Know What My Dancer Needs to Wear? 

• Class-specific costume details will be available in your Parent Portal by May 18th.

  • • In your Parent Portal, click "My Account"

    • Scroll to your dancer's class and click "View Resources"

    • Click "Costume Info Sheet"

What Costume Pieces are Parent-Provided?

• Parent-provided items are required for some styles of dance. Begin by checking the Dress Code to ensure your dancer has the correct shoes for their performance. 

• Hip Hop Dancers - All Age Levels:

  • • White LDP Hip Hop Sneaker

• Ballet Dancers - All 9-11, 11-14 and 14-18 Classes: 

  • • Ballet Pink Transition Tights

• Jazz and Tap Dancers - All 9-11, 11-14 and 14-18 Classes:

  • • May be required to purchase skin-tone transition tights dependent on the costumes selected. This information will be provided in the costume info available in your class resources in your parent portal on May 18th.

• Note for Female Dancers in 9-11, 11-14 and 14-18 Classes:

  • • Specific undergarments, such as bras with clear or convertible straps, may be required dependent on the costumes selected. This information will be provided in the costume info available in your class resources in your parent portal on May 18th.

Additional Resources

• • • How Should Your Dancer’s Costume Fit?

    • Taking Care Of Your Costume

Hair Instructions

• • Spotlight 4-5 Dancers (12m-24m., 2-3yr., 3-4yr., 4-5yr. classes): Half-up/Half-down (Tutorial)

  • Spotlight 5-7, 7-11, and 11-16 Dancers (5-7yr., 7-9yr., 9-11yr., 11-14yr., 14-18yr): Low ponytail with a 2-inch center part (Tutorial)

Make-Up Instructions

• • Spotlight 4-5 Dancers: 

    • Recommended optional make-up: small amount of blush, lipstick, and mascara

  • Spotlight 5-7, 7-11, and 11-16 Dancers:

    • Neutral brown eyeshadow

    • Mascara

    • Plum blush

    • Red lipstick

  • Boys:

    • Makeup not required

• Refer to the show lineup (available in March) to see which dance is performed first.

• Dancers should arrive in their first costume with their other costumes labeled and hung in a garment bag.

• Dancers should bring a labeled laundry basket to keep costumes and shoes organized. Every item in a dancer's laundry basket should have their name on it.

• Backstage assistance is not needed; trained staff will help your dancer.