F.A.Q. for First Timers
F.A.Q. for First Timers
All parents have lots of questions about performances! Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from dancers and their families about performing at our year-end recital.
Yes! All of our studio classes will perform in both shows! This is an exciting opportunity for all of our dancers to show their families and friends what they've learned in dance all year long! Click HERE to see the show lineup. (This is tentative as we may still find costume change conflicts that were overlooked, but it should be pretty close and we will update this link as we make changes.)
Unless you receive a text from the GROOVZ Info number that your dancer's class needs to meet for extra practices at the studio, they will only need to attend their regularly scheduled classes. The last day of regular classes at the studio is Thursday, May 9th. Tech Rehearsal is Monday, May 12th. Our Dress Rehearsal is Wednesday. May 14th, followed by our two shows on Thursday, May 15th at 6pm and Friday, May 16th at 6pm.
Performances are on Thursday, May 15th at 6pm and Friday, May 16th at 6pm at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center at Hamilton High School. There is also a solo/duo/trio showcase happening on May 17th at HHS at 1pm for anyone who wants to come support all of our dancers who did these at competions this season.
Admission is only $5 (age 4 & under FREE)
Use the South Entrance of the building for all performances.
Your dancer's participation in the recital is covered in our performance/recital fee you were invoiced for at the beginning of the season and no extra fees are required. However, if your dancer will be sitting in the audience at any time in a seat and not on your lap, he or she will need a ticket. All seats in the performance hall are assigned tickets, and we have sold out in the past. (Dancers will be required to stay in their dressing room area during both shows, unless special arrangements were made in advance with the Director.) Tiny Dancer Classes will be with their parents in the auditorium unless they are on stage. (See Tiny Dancer Note HERE.)
Tickets will go on sale online for dance families Wednesday, April 24th at 9am using your personalized pre-sale code. All tickets are sold online. There are NO LIMITS on how many tickets each family can buy. Starting Saturday, April 26th at 9am, tickets will be available to the general public. (You can still purchase tickets after this date and won't need a code to do so, but they sell quickly, so don't wait too long if you can help it.)
Dancers, (except Tiny Dancers Classes) will be backstage with their class during the entire performance and will not need a ticket.
You should plan to arrive and check your dancer in with their dressing room helper 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the show. Your dancer should arrive dressed and ready in their first costume. If they have a costume change, they should be dressed in their first and bring their second costume (and shoes) with them.
For the safety and security of all dancers, dancers age 12 and under must be checked in and out of backstage areas after the show (or by special instructions given by their instructor).
It's part of the magic of the recital! We have many parent and student volunteers who help to make sure all young dancers are changed and ready for their performances. You can help us out by making sure all pieces of your dancer's costume(s) are labeled with his or her name and they have a garment bag or dance bag of some sort with them to help keep all of their things together during changes.
For the safety and security of all dancers, only parents who have signed up with us as a parent volunteer may be backstage during the show. We encourage parents to volunteer backstage during show times. Many parents help during one show and get tickets to watch the other show. If you'd like to be a volunteer for one show, simply CLICK HERE to sign up!
All costumes that need tights came with them in the costume bags we sent (or will be sending) home. If your dancer needs an extra pair of tights, we will have them available for sale at the Tech Rehearsal on Monday, May 12th or from your instructor at the studio.