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Masquerade Announcements
May 4, 5, & 6 
After reading the information below, follow the link to our website. Printed copies will be available at the studio later this week.

  • May 4-6 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center (just South of Hwy. 13 on Nicollet Ave.). This competition is B & C Company dances and Boy's Hip Hop. A Company dancers do not compete this weekend and there is NO Jazz Production.  
  • All Friday classes will run at their regular time at the studio on May 4.
  • There is no Competition Ballet class on Saturday, May 5.
  • Jazz Production will meet on Saturday, May 5 from 10:00-11:00 AM. 
  • Dancers must be ready to dance (including being warmed up and stretched) 1.5 hours before their scheduled dance time. If you need help with hair or make up, please come early. 
  • If your dancer has a long break between dances, she/he is free to leave as long as she/he has checked in with a DanceXchange staff member and is back at the venue, fully prepared to dance 1.5 hours prior to the next performance time. 
  • We do not know where the dressing areas will be for this competition. Go to the check in desk (look for trophy and/or clothing sales). It may take you some time to find us, so make sure to get to the venue early.
  • Make sure that your dancer has taken care of any props, packed and organized her/his costumes and checked in with our staff before leaving the dressing area once each performance is complete.
  • Dance competitions are a full weekend commitment. Please be prepared to stay late for your awards. 
Costumes
  • All costume pieces must be clearly labeled.
  • Costumes, accessories and supplies must be well organized before each competition.
  • Costumes must be kept covered and clean. Once you are finished in a costume, please pack it immediately to avoid damage or loss.
  • You are responsible for all undergarments (available at Step N Stretch and discountdance.com). These must be fully covered by the costume or have clear straps. Underwear is generally not worn with dance costumes. If it is absolutely necessary, make sure that it does not show and that underwear lines are not visible.
  • If a costume piece is lost or destroyed by one dancer, that piece cannot be worn again by any team members. Please be careful with your costumes and have a clear plan for repacking after each use.
 
Thank you to everyone who has helped with costume alterations and enhancements! 
Company Dancer Recital Week Rehearsals 
This year's finale routine will be an extended version of our Jazz Production routine. All Company dancers will perform this exciting routine for all three recitals. Company dancers will learn the finale routine in regular class May 21-25. Dancers missing class during that week for any reason must learn the routine before recital rehearsals begin on May 29.

All company dancers must attend the Wednesday, May 30 and Friday, June 1 rehearsals. If you will miss on Tuesday, May 29 or Thursday, May 31 due to a school-related (or otherwise required) conflict, please let us know. 

We will order t-shirts for all company dancers who are not in jazz production. T-shirts are $20 each (due May 20) and are required for your finale costume. Recreational dancers and dancers in Jazz Production will have an opportunity to order shirts in early May. 

Tuesday, May 29 at the studio
Run through all Monday & Tuesday competition dances  
(no costumes) 6:00-7:30 p.m. 
Review finale routine and set places
7:30-8:30 p.m. 

 

Wednesday, May 30 at the Arts Center on 7
Run all competition dances (no costumes) 4:30-7:30 p.m. (exact schedule TBA)
Dress rehearse finale 7:30-8:30 p.m. 

Thursday, May 31 at the studio
Run through all Thursday, Friday & Saturday competition dances  
 (no costumes) 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Run finale routine 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday, June 1 at the Arts Center on 7
Dress rehearse finale 7:30-8:45 p.m.
 Recital t-shirt, black pants (no shorts or capris) tan or nude colored shoes or bare feet. Regular competition hairstyle with bun. Hair and make up are not required for this rehearsal.

Remember that ALL Company dancers are in ALL three recitals.
 Click here for recital assignment details.