FAQ

Please take good care of your costume while it's at home, and hang it up to prevent any wrinkles from forming.  Store carefully and steam out any wrinkles that may have formed in shipping.  Be cautious, as this costume is shipped from across Canada and the US and may not be able to be replaced in time.

Yes! Our photographer Cory Harding will offer photos for purchase of every group and individual. If you want photos of a dance you didn't order through your Recital Package, you can buy them directly from Cory through his website at www.coryhardingphotography.com 

Yes you may, during dress rehearsal and before or after the recital. Absolutely no photography or video may be taken during the recital as it is very distracting and dangerous for the dancers on the stage.  Included in your recital package is access to our fully shareable and downloadable video of the recital.

Yes. Purchasing the recital package is mandatory, as this is what pays for our videographer for the recital, as well as other recital costs. We understand you may wish to take your own videos at Dress Rehearsal, but you will still be provided with a full downloadable copy of the whole recital to share with all your friends and family. 

The tanks tops are sized according to standard clothing sizes in child and adult styles.  They run true to size but are cotton and may shrink with washing.  

Please check in with your student's teachers for each class regarding this! You can also log into your parent portal and go to each individual class; Tights for each class are listed under 'Costumes' on the left hand navigation bar. If you still need further clarification, email us! dancewithus@invitationtodance.ca

Check out our Hair & Makeup page for examples! We recommend you start with wet hair and apply ample gel.  Use a fine tooth comb to smooth out and create the slick look.  Use hair and bobby pins that match your child's hair color.

Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink lipsticks can be purchased at London Drugs, Shoppers Drug Mart, or Amazon.ca.

We are looking for backstage volunteers to help with childcare.  This include parents or older siblings!  We give our volunteering families one free ticket to the show as a credit to your account.  Please email the office if you would like to help us out! 

No, all students will be involved in the finale at the end of the recital and will be required to stay backstage for the entirety of the show. Students will need to wear their finale tank top, provided as part of your recital package, and black leggings/pants of their own.

For safety and security of our dancers, students will not be allowed to leave the backstage area until they are released to their parents at the end of the show.  Visiting at Intermission during the Senior show is also not allowed. 

Please email the studio at dancewithus@invitationtodance.ca and we'll be happy to assist you!