Recital Information Packet
Mandatory Dates:
- Costume Pick Up Day: April 22, 2023 from 1:00-4:00pm @ Prep Academy Dance Studio
- Virtual Recital Meeting via Google Meet: April 30, 2023 @ 2:00pm or May 2, 2023 @ 6:30pm
- Dress Rehearsal: Friday, May 19, 2023 from 5:00-9:30pm at the Murphey Performance Hall
- Recital: Saturday, May 20, 2023, Show A: 12:00pm, Show B: 4:00pm at the Murphey Performance Hall
Costume Information
Costume Pick up Day: April 22, 2023
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Studio B
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Studio B
- Try on costume ASAP once receiving it.
- Any missing items will be marked on bag. Once we receive the item(s) they will be distributed to you.
- Costumes that are a dress/skirt/shorts will receive a pair of tights. Do not wear these until the day of recital.
- No underwear. Underwear lines are easily seen on stage with the bright lights.
- For dancers who need to wear a bra, please make sure you are wearing one that does not show under your costume. No bra straps showing either.
- Stud earrings are the only jewelry allowed during dress rehearsal and recital.
- Do not wear your costume into the facility. You will change into your costume(s) on site.
Hair and Makeup
**Makeup and hair is required at both rehearsal and recital. The bright lights on the stage wash out all your child’s features. The makeup enhances them so we can see their faces better.**
- Preschool & Elementary: Please have hair curled and pulled half up or in an updo. Head pieces will go on the right side of their head. For their make-up, have them wear either red or pink lipstick, red/pink blush, blue eyeshadow, and mascara. Fake eyelashes are optional.
- Middle School & High School: Hair is specific for each class( your instructor will send out details). Makeup is to be worn heavier. Lips: red/pink lipstick appropriate for skin tone. Cheeks: red/pink blush. Eyes: darker eyeshadow( smokey eye) & mascara. Don’t forget your foundation, powder, eyeliner, & highlighter. Fake eyelashes are optional.
- Cheer: Hair needs to be in a high pony with bowtails to the front. If hair cannot physically go into a high pony it needs to be in a high half up. Please see the above age groups for makeup.
- Cost: $75
Virtual Recital Meeting
Dates: April 30, 2023 @ 2:00pm or May 2, 2023 @ 6:30pm MANDATORY
- It is mandatory that a parent/guardian attends one of the dates. We will go over this packet and answer any questions you may have. If you miss the meeting you will be very lost on rehearsal and recital dates. VERY IMPORTANT!
- You only need to attend one even if you have multiple children or are in multiple classes.
- If you cannot attend either of these please let the Studio Manager know. We will schedule a time to chat with you. We do not want you to be lost at Dress Rehearsal or Recital.
Dress Rehearsal Schedule
Date: May 19, 2023
Time: 5:00-9:30pm
Time: 5:00-9:30pm
- Not open to the public
- Only 1 parent/guardian allowed. This should be the parent helping their child get dressed. No Siblings if possible.
- Doors will open at 4:15pm
- Parents for children 10 and under are required to stay present at rehearsal.
- Full hair, makeup, and costumes are required at dress rehearsal. Do not wear your costume into the building- change in dressing rooms onsite.
- Please have hair and makeup already done upon arrival.
- Schedule:
- Show A Rehearsal: 5:00-7:30pm
- Show B Rehearsal: 7:30-9:30pm
- Please arrive 15-30 minutes before your scheduled time frame
- We will run through each dance 1-2 times.
Recital Schedule
Date: May 20, 2023
Times: Show A-12:00pm, Show B- 4:00pm
Times: Show A-12:00pm, Show B- 4:00pm
- Doors will open an hour before showtime.
- Full hair, makeup, and costume is required at Recital.
- Please have hair and makeup done prior to arriving. Unless you are having it done on site.
- Do not wear costume into the building- change onsite in the dressing rooms.
- Schedule:
- Classes in Show A: Stay Tuned!
- Classes in Show B: Stay Tuned!
- If your dancer is in the Daddy Daughter dance and/or the Finale, they will participate in the show(s) they are performing in for their other classes.
Recital Finale Dance Sign Up
Optional for Ages 8+
- A super fun ending to our recital! Anyone ages 8+ is allowed to participate to learn the final routine for free.
- Dancers must be able to participate in ALL practices
- Practices with Mrs. Kaylen(will be able to take video to practice outside of scheduled practices):
- Sunday, April 2nd, 2:00-4:00pm( only practice that is 2 hours)
- Sunday, April 16th, 3:00-4:00pm
- Sunday, May 7th, 1:00-2:00pm
- Dress Rehearsal
- Dancers will wear the costume they performed in last.
Recital Daddy + Daughter Dance Sign Up
Optional for Ages 5+
- A way to spend valuable time with your daughter and learn a sweet dance together that will be performed at recital.
- Dancers & Dads must be able to participate in ALL practices.
- Practices with Miss. Breanna(will be able to take video to practice outside of scheduled practices):
- Sunday, March 26th, ages 5 and up from 4:00-5:00pm
- Sunday, April 16th, ages 5 and up from 4:00-5:00pm
- Sunday, May 7th, ages 5 and up from 4:00-5:00pm
- Sunday, March 26th, ages 5 and up from 4:00-5:00pm
- $50/daddy daughter duo to participate
Recital Photography Form
- Penny Lynn Photography will be taking all our pictures!
- Digital recital photographs & costume portraits will be available for purchase.
- Costume Portrait Day: April 29th from 2:30-7:00pm and 30th from 10:00am-6:00pm
- You are allowed to take your own pictures/videos, just no flash photography.
- No phones in the air- This blocks the photographer's line of vision.
Recital Video Form
- By the Stream Media will be videoing both Show A & B.
- Digital downloads and USB’s will be available for purchase.
Recital Ad Form (earn FREE perks by selling ads for our program!)
Recital Ticket Order Form
Tickets are required for all guests. Dancers are free and receive 2 additional FREE tickets per family.
Link to purchase coming soon.
Link to purchase coming soon.