Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Is my child in the show?

Yes!  All of our performance 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.)

Are there extra rehearsals?

Unless you receive a text from April or your child's instructor that your dancer's class needs to meet for extra practices at the studio, they will only need to attend their regularly scheduled classes and scheduled rehearsals. See "End of Season Schedule" section under "Important dates" on this site for detailed info.

When & WHERE are the performances?

Performances are Thursday, June 5th at 6:30pm & Friday, June 6th at 6:30pm at the Mary Stuart Rogers Performing Arts Center (VictorHS). 

What is the cost for dancers to participate?

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.  (Dancers will be required to stay in their dressing room area during both shows, unless special arrangements were made in advance with April.) 

How do we buy tickets?

Tickets will go on sale online for dance families ONLY Saturday, May 17th at 8am.  All tickets are sold online. There are NO LIMITS on how many tickets each family can buy.  Starting Wednesday, May 19th at 8am, tickets will be available to the general public. (NOTE: No pre-sale code will be needed after this date.)

Does my dancer need a ticket?

Dancers will be backstage with their class during the entire performance and will not need a ticket. 

When should my dancer be there?

You should plan to arrive and check your dancer in with their dressing room helper at the time stated on the "Tech Rehearsal", "Dress Rehearsal" , "In Studio Rehearsal" & "Night of Show" pages found in the Menu bars at the top left of this site .  

Can I retrieve my young dancer from backstage after he or she has performed?

For the safety and security of all dancers, dancers must be checked in and out of backstage areas.  Dancers must be checked in prior to the beginning of the show. Dancers will be excused and sent to the hall at the completion of the show unless special arrangements have been made ahead of time with April.  Parents may not enter backstage during the show unless they are designated parent volunteers.

How will my young dancer who is in multiple dances change costumes if I'm not backstage?

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.   Any dancer with costume changes is stationed in the band room and has an assigned chair for their things. 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.

Can I be backstage?

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 text April at 406-214-5295.

Where can I get tights?

All costumes that need tights came with them in the costume bags we sent home. If your dancer needs an extra pair of tights, we will have them available for sale at the tech rehearsal on May 30th or from April at the studio.