Fund. 6-8 Tue/Thur & Saturday Classes

Comp Codes for Dance Families:
Dance families will receive an email with a comp code prior to May 1st. This code allows for two free tickets to the performance.

Ticket Sales:

• Tickets go on sale on May 1st, at 10:00 AM.
• Additional tickets can be purchased by parents.
• All tickets are for assigned seats; the performance is not general admission.
• Tickets are priced at $10 each.

How to Purchase Tickets:

• Tickets can be purchased online.
• Tickets will also be available at the theater on the day of the performance.
• Tickets are not available for sale at the school’s locations.

Additional Information:

• All tickets are non-refundable.
• Online exchanges are possible for a small fee.

Be sure to secure your tickets early for the best seating options.

Costumes will be sent home with dancers in mid-May, but we kindly ask that they refrain from wearing their costumes before the recital to ensure they look fresh and new for the performance.

Costume Return Policy:
Fundamentals 6-8 do not keep their costumes. Costumes will be checked out by a staff member immediately following the performance. Costumes with excessive wear and tear or those not returned will be subject to a $150 replacement fee. On performance day, please pack a change of clothes for your child to wear after the show.

Costume Requirements:
The PSMD wardrobe department will provide coordinating costumes and hair accessories for girls.

Girls are responsible for supplying:

• Prima Pink Tights
• Revolution brand Black Slip-On Tap Shoes
• Revolution brand Prima Pink Ballet Slippers
• Revolution brand Slip On Jazz Shoes

Boys are responsible for supplying:

• Revolution brand Black Lace-Up Tap Shoes
• Revolution brand Black Ballet Slippers
• Revolution brand Slip On Jazz Shoes

These items can be purchased through the school’s online boutique, with fitting sizes available in the office.

Thank you for helping us maintain a polished and uniform look for the recital. If you have any questions, please let us know!

The in-studio dress rehearsal will be held on Saturday, May 31st, at the Charlotte Studio.

• Arrival Time: 12:45PM
• Rehearsal Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM

Dancers should arrive in their costume, with all accessories, hair, and makeup fully prepared.

Please note that parents are not allowed to observe the rehearsal due to space restrictions and to minimize distractions for the dancers.

Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth and focused rehearsal for everyone!

To ensure a smooth and safe recital experience, please review the following check-in/out procedures carefully:

1. Arrival Time:
   Please do not arrive more than 45 minutes prior to your showtime. Check-in will begin promptly at the advertised time—no earlier or later. Guests must remain in the lobby while one parent/guardian (preferably female) and the dancer check in backstage.
2. Check-In Process:
   Each dancer and one parent/guardian must check in and receive a badge. Check-in will be organized alphabetically by last name. No one will be admitted beyond the check-in table without a badge or unless they are a dancer in costume. After check-in, a student helper will escort you and your dancer to the backstage area.
3. Prepared Arrival:
   Dancers should arrive in costume with hair and makeup fully done. There is no space available at the theater for costume changes or makeup application.
4. Backstage Access:
   After check-in, you may accompany your child to the dressing area, and then proceed to your seat in the theater. Only one parent/guardian may accompany the dancer backstage.
5. During the Show:
   Parents and guests will not be permitted backstage or in the dressing area during the show. We have your emergency contact information on hand and will notify you if your presence is needed. If anyone must leave the theater during the show, please do so between numbers to minimize disruptions.
6. Space Limitations and Bag Guidelines:
   Space in the changing area at KPAC is very limited. Dance bags should be no larger than a small duffle bag. In your bag, please include:
   • Dance shoes
   • A second pair of clean tights
   • A small water bottle
   • Costume pieces, including accessories such as hair bows, gloves, etc.
   • Be sure to write your child’s name on their bag to avoid confusion.

1. Post-Performance:
   At the end of the performance, dancers will not be released directly from the stage. Parents will not be allowed backstage until all children have safely cleared the stage and returned to their dressing areas. Once it is safe, parents with badges will be directed when and where to meet their child backstage.
2. Check-Out Process:
   After being checked out by a helper and returning your badge, your child will be released to you. For safety reasons, only those with a badge will be allowed into the backstage/dressing area. Please ask your guests to meet you outside the theater (weather permitting) or in the lobby.
3. Performance Duration:
   The performance will last approximately 45 minutes.

Thank you for respecting these procedures, which are in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all our performers and their families!

Parking:
Free parking is available; however, spaces close to the theater are limited. Guests needing assistance may be dropped off at the front entrance.

Theater Rules:
Food and drinks are not allowed in the theater.

If you need to exit the theater during a performance, please do so between numbers, using the exits at the rear of the theater to minimize disruptions and maintain courtesy to other audience members.

Programs:
Programs are available in both paper format and digitally through the School’s website.

Enjoy the Show!
We hope you have a wonderful performance experience. Your enjoyment, as well as the students’ safety and happiness, are our top priorities. If you have any questions or need clarification about any of our guidelines, please don’t hesitate to ask. We welcome your feedback to ensure an exceptional recital experience for you and your dancer! 

Performance fees help cover the essential costs of producing a high-quality performance experience for our students and their families. These fees ensure a seamless and professional recital by supporting:

• Theater rental to provide a beautiful venue
• Professional video footage of performances
• Music rights and editing for custom routines
• Lighting and sound operators to enhance the production
• Backdrop rentals for stunning visual effects
• Choreography tailored to each class
• Printed programs for attendees
• A comp code for 2 free tickets for family or friends
• Security and staff to ensure a safe event
• Performance supplies such as props and staging needs

The recital fees for Fundamentals 6-8 are $139, which includes $99 for the first dance and $20 for each additional dance.

Students in Fundamentals 6-8 will perform ballet, tap, and jazz dances during the recital.

Recital fees will be auto-drafted on February 1st.

If your dancer is unable to perform in the Annual Student Recital, please click the link below.  Submissions must be received by January 25th. Performance fees are non refundable.