Recital FAQ's for Ohana Families

The recital is being held at the Bellamy Middle School located at 314 Pendleton Avenue in Chicopee, MA.

Dress Rehearsal will be held at Ohana during the last week of classes: June 14th - June 19th

PERFORMANCE SHOWCASES:

Pink Showcase: Friday, June 20th at 6:00PM

Yellow Showcase: Saturday, June 21st at 12:00PM

Blue Showcase: Saturday, June 21st at 4:30PM

Friday night ( pink show) will start at 6:00PM, will have ONE intermission and will end around 9:00PM

The first show on Saturday (yellow show) will start at 12:00PM, will have NO intermission and will end around 2:00PM.

The second show on Saturday (blue show) will start at 4:30PM, will have ONE intermission and will end around 8:30PM. 

Information coming soon!

Dancers are asked to stay until the end to participate in the Grand Finale! Also, dancers and their families are asked to stay for the whole recital in order to cheer on each and every dancer who has worked hard all season for their chance to perform. If everyone left when they were finished performing, there wouldn't be an audience left for the dancers who are performing towards the end of the show.

We strongly encourage dancers to wear makeup that enhances their features (eyeliner, eyeshadow, blush & lipstick). The purpose of makeup is to enhance the performer's features so that audience members can see from a distance. Natural shades are best. If you need help with makeup, please email us at info@ohanaperformingarts.com.

Pictures and video are allowed at dress rehearsal ONLY. Photography and videography is strictly prohibited during the performance, as we will have a professional company recording the show and capturing still photos. We ask that you adhere to this policy out of respect for the professional artists and Ohana.

Photography and videography is strictly prohibited during the performance, as we will have a professional company recording the show and capturing still photos. We ask that you adhere to this policy out of respect for the professional artists and Ohana. All families will get copies of the show recordings as part of their performance fee. 

Photos taken of dancers during their live performances will be available for purchase after recital weekend. Anna Pearlman, Owner of Waite Creative Photo & Design is an incredibly talented photographer and she will upload all of the photos into an online gallery where you will be able to view and purchase them. Digital video files are included with your performance pack fee this year and will be emailed to you after the performance showcase! 

In an effort to make things much less chaotic and easier for parents & dancers, we will be running this a bit differently from how we ran it during Holiday Wishes.  We will be calling routines backstage 5 at a time. When your dancer's routine is called, you will walk them backstage to Ohana staff. They will stay backstage and you will be able to return to your seat. If your dancer is nervous and not ready to come backstage without you, you are more than welcome to stay with them! Once their routine is finished, we will have an Ohana staff member bring them around to the opposite side of the stage (where they will exit) around into the lobby of the school, where you will pick up your child.
It is VERY important that parents and dancers are paying attention to the line-ups. We will be making announcements, but it is also your responsibility to be aware of when you/your dancer is performing. 

General Admission (Not assigned): $20.00

Early Access: $35

2 Show Bundle - General Admission: $35.00

2 Show Bundle - Early Access: $60.00

3 Show Bundle - General Admission: $50.00

3 Show Bundle - Early Access: $90.00

All tickets can be purchased online here: https://www.danceticketing.com/32834

You can buy tickets beginning Monday, May 12th. 

Parking is located right in front of the school. There is plenty of parking available around the front and the side of the building. 

Yes! All students will recieve a trophy, and special awards will be given to dancers who have been a part of our studio family for 5 years or longer. Trophies will be distributed to all students under age 18 during the second to last week of classes.

Yes, we are putting together a "performance pack" that is mandatory for all dancers to purchase for $35.00. This charge will be added to your studio account to be paid with May tuition.

These packs include:

1. Recital Packing Checklist

2. Recital Information Sheet

3. Custom "Ohana 2025" Lanyard/Dancer's Ticket

4. Prop to be used for grand finale performance

5. Link to recital all recital videos

YES! YES! YES! We would love your help. Please reach out to us at info@ohanaperformingarts.com if you would like to volunteer!

Thank you! There are a variety of ways to show support.

• Sponsor the show.

• Ask your family and friends to attend and purchase tickets.

• Purchase a spot on the Wall of Wishes! 

• Purchase an ad in the program

• Donate a raffle prize! 

We sure are!

We can't wait for you to see these amazing dancers perform and shine their light on stage!