All Things Recital Season 8

by | Mar 7, 2025 | Announcements, Mark Your Calendar, Recital

Here’s the details you need to know…

  • Costumes
      • We will continue to send home costumes as we get them.   
      • Please be sure all costumes are hung up in a safe place.  Do not allow your dancer to play in it.  After the recital the costume is yours to keep and do whatever you want with it.  Same goes for the performance tights that came with your dancer’s costume.
      • Hang costumes with tutus upside down to help the tutu fluff and the layers to straighten out.
      • Performance tights were sent home with the dancer’s costume. 
      • Additional tights are available for purchase at the studio!  We should have all styles and sizes available in stock.  Be sure to buy yours, so you’re prepared if you need a backup pair during the recital!
  • CLICK HERE for Dancer Checklist, Makeup Tutorial, and Bun Tutorial
      • We encourage you to print out the checklist and use it to make sure you have everything for the performances!
      • ALL FEMALE DANCERS are wearing a  BUN IN THE MIDDLE BACK OF HEAD for recital this year.
  • Picture Week 4/21-4/24
    • Arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled time
    • Wear costume, performance tights, dance shoes, makeup (does not have to be full stage makeup but some makeup is a good idea), hair in a bun (females), and any accessories as assigned on the costume info sheet.
    • One guest per dancer is welcome to stay, due to our limited space.
    • We will invite each class back to Studio 1 to run their dance and then get pictures taken.
    • We will be hosting Pea Pod Photography, out of Archbold, again this year.  We will do a group picture and individual picture for all classes/dancers.  
    • Order forms will be sent home at the beginning of April.  Be sure your dancer has theirs with them prefilled out with payment inside when they come for pictures.  If you have multiple orders, one check is fine, but please indicate on the form the check number and that the check can be found with another form.  
    • All questions about your prints should be directed to Ashley Ryan at Pea Pod Photography.
    • We hope to have orders back before the end of the dance season.  We will keep everyone updated when orders arrive for pickup.
    • Saturday Combo, please note your picture time is on Wednesday, April 23rd.

 

Monday, April 21st Tuesday, April 22nd Wednesday, April 23rd Thursday, April 24th
Regular Class Time Picture Week Regular Class Time Picture Week Regular Class Time Picture Week Regular Class Time Picture Week
Monday 4:00 Combo 4:30-4:50 Tuesday 4:00 Modern 4:30-4:55 Wednesday 4:00 Jazz 4:30-5:00 Thursday 4:00 Ballet S1 4:30-4:55
Monday 4:00 Lyrical 4:50-5:15 Tuesday 4:00 Combo 4:55-5:10 Wednesday 4:00 Tap 5:00-5:15 Thursday 4:00 Ballet S2 4:55-5:10
Monday 4:50 Ballet 5:15-5:45 Tuesday 4:50 Ballet 5:10-5:40 Saturday 9:30 Combo 5:15-5:35 Thursday 4:50 Jazz S1 5:10-5:40
Monday 4:50 Tap 5:45-6:05 Tuesday 4:50 Hip Hop 5:40-6:00 Wednesday 4:50 Tap 5:35-5:55 Thursday 4:50 Jazz S2 5:40-5:55
Monday 5:40 Jazz 6:05-6:35 Tuesday 5:40 Jazz 6:00-6:30 Wednesday 4:50 Ballet 5:55-6:25 Thursday 5:40 Tap 5:55-6:10
Monday 5:40 Hip Hop 6:35-6:55 Tuesday 5:40 Hip Hop 6:30-6:45 Wednesday 5:40 Combo 6:25-6:45 Thursday 5:40 Hip Hop 6:10-6:35
Monday 6:30 Ballet 6:55-7:15 Tuesday 6:30 Jazz 6:45-7:10 Wednesday 5:40 Jazz 6:45-7:10 Thursday 6:30 Pointe 6:35-7:00
Monday 6:30 Hip Hop 7:15-7:30 Tuesday 6:30 Tap 7:10-7:25 Wednesday 6:30 Ballet 7:10-7:30 Thursday 6:30 Hip Hop 7:00-7:10
Monday 7:20 Jazz 7:30-7:50 Tuesday 7:20 Ballet S1 7:25-7:45 Wednesday 6:30 Tap 7:30-7:40 Thursday 7:20 Lyrical 7:10-7:30
Monday 8:10 Lyrical 7:50-8:10 Tuesday 7:20 Ballet S2 7:45-8:00 Wednesday 7:20 Jazz 7:40-8:00 Thursday 7:20 Hip Hop 7:30-7:40
Seniors 8:10-8:20 Tuesday 8:10 Jazz 8:00-8:25 Wednesday 8:10 Lyrical 8:00-8:20 Thursday 8:10 Modern 7:40-8:05
Tuesday 8:10 Tap 8:25-8:35

 

  • Week of recital, April 28th- May 1st, is a regular dance week at the studio.
  • Dress Rehearsal at Bryan Arts & Education Auditorium May 2nd
    • Call Time 5:00pm
      • Please arrive before your call time!  This is what time we start our rehearsal.
    • We will start with our finale and then go back to the beginning and run all of our dances in show order (found at the end of this email).
    • Once your dancer has practiced all of their dances they are free to leave. Please pick them up backstage and let their backstage mom(s) know you’re taking them.
    • We will be practicing costume changes.  Dancers should bring all of their costumes, accessories, and shoes.  Please do not wear your performance tights for dress rehearsal, we don’t want anything to happen to them before the performance.  
    • Makeup and hair are optional, but all dancers should have their hair pulled back out of their face.
      • If you’re feeling unsure about hair and makeup you may use this as an opportunity to practice!
    • We hope to finish up with all of the dances by 9:00pm
    • Please enter and exit via the glass door on the east side of the building by the parking lot.
    • Parents are welcome to stay and watch the rehearsal.  You may take pictures and video, as long as it is not a distraction to the dancers. *Please note you may NOT take pictures or videos during the actual recital performances, ONLY at dress rehearsal.

  • Recital Day May 3rd

 

  • ALL DANCERS PERFORM AT BOTH PERFORMANCES!
    • Call times:
    • 12:30pm for the 1:00pm performance 
      • *please note the time change from years past!
    • 6:30pm for the 7:00pm performance
      • Make sure your dancer has had a healthy meal before bringing them for their performances.  
      • Dancers will stay backstage for the entire performance.  Parents will drop off and pick up in the gym using the east side glass door. We encourage you to meet and greet with family outside, weather permitting, as the gym fills up quickly and we need to clean things up between performances and strike after the last performance.
      • Water is the only beverage allowed backstage.  You may send your dancer with a small mess free snack and activity.  Once the performance gets going it will likely last around 2.5 hours.

 

  • We need Parent Volunteers to make our show a success!  Please sign up using the links below.
        • We are looking for Backstage moms for both performances. 
          • CLICK HERE for information (read this BEFORE signing up!)
          • When you’re a backstage mom, you get the privilege of watching your dancer from the side of the stage and being there to cheer them on before and after they dance!  It’s also one less ticket you have to purchase.
          • SIGN UP HERE
          • Help with set-up in the morning on Friday, May 2nd
            • 10:00am, usually only takes around 30 minutes
          • Ticket sales at each of the performances on May 3rd
            • Preshow sales 30 minutes before the start of the show, please arrive 10 minutes before then
            • 2 volunteers per performance
          • Ushers to pass out programs
            • 4 ushers per performance
            • Arrive 25 minutes before the start of the performance
          • Strike after 7pm performance
            • Help us get everything packed up and back to the studio!
          • SIGN UP HERE to be a Parent Volunteer
  • Ticket Sales will go live on Friday, April 4th at 8am
      • Tickets sales will all be online via TicketLeap on April 4th until May 2nd at 11:59pm
      • Any remaining tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes before each performance for cash or check only, $15 each.  
      • All tickets are first come, first served and we anticipate that the performances will SELL OUT.  We share the ticket link with our dance families first.  We are once again encouraging dance families to buy tickets for only their immediate family first, to ensure all dance families have the opportunity to attend the performance of their choice.  Then starting April 7th, when we open ticketing to the public, feel free to purchase any additional tickets for extended family and friends.
      • The link will be emailed out to dance families before April 4th, but will not be unlocked to order until 8am on the 4th of April.
      • Presale tickets will be $12/ticket plus processing fee.  
  • Recital Videos, Flowers, & Cookies will be available for pre-order all in ONE PLACE!
      • We have teamed up with Silver+Vine and Anna’s Sweet Treats to put all recital video, flower bouquet, and cookie orders all in one place.
        • We are offering package deals and a la cart items.
    • Fill out this FORM to order your items and we’ll send you an invoice to pay online or at the studio.
      • PLEASE NOTE PICK UP DAYS & TIMES for each item!! You are responsible for picking up your items.
    • You can order a DVD, Blu-ray, or Thumb Drive of this year’s recital performance. The evening performance is the one that will be recorded.
      • Please note, there are NO VIDEO OR PICTURES allowed during the recital performances.
    • Silver+Vine will still have some extra bouquets available the day of at the performance, but it is highly recommended to pre-order.

 

  • Recital Shirts and AMDS apparel
      • Orders will be through Bill’s Locker Room III
      • We will send more info once the online shop opens 
      • We plan to have all orders at the studio for pickup the week of April 21st
  • Advertising for our Program
      • Are you a business owner or know of someone who might be interested in advertising in our recital program?  Please check out our advertising letter for more information and feel free to share with others.  Thank you!
  • Recital Show Order by Song Title (subject to change if we find an error)

 

2025 Recital Order

1 African Suite
2 Be Our Guest
3 Glowin’ Up
4 TMNT
5 Soldiers
6 Smile Smile Smile
7 Off to See the World
8 Bop
9 Fly Me To The Moon
10 Colors of the Wind
11 We Made It
12 Can’t Catch Me Now
13 Girl Party
14 Golden Hour
15 I Ain’t Worried
16 Step in Time
17 He’s a Pirate
18 Good Mood
19 Ordinary World
20 Level Up
21 Sparkling Diamonds
Intermission
22 Rather Be
23 You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile
24 Enchanted Suite
25 All of the Lights
26 Blossom
27 Belle
28 Shining Star
29 When Can I See You Again
30 Sittin’ On the Dock of the Bay
31 Walking Stories
32 The Planets: Jupiter
33 I Want You Back
34 Fame
35 Go the Distance
36 Seniors
37 Something for the Cat
38 Fire Inside
39 The Wish
40 Rewind
41 Say A Little Prayer
42 FINALE

 

Quick reminder that our season does not end after recital!  Our last week of classes is May 19th-22nd.  The month of May includes Community Window Performances and Bring a Friend to Dance!  More info will be shared in April.

Please let us know if you have any questions or if we missed anything!