This is a very important evening to allow all dancers to get the feeling of being on stage and dancing in the new space before the actual show. Please make sure that your dancer is prepared, arrives on time and stays for their entire rehearsal session so that they are fully ready for the big show.

The Recreational Dress Rehearsal works in four sessions. This is designed to give each routine time on stage, each dancer the opportunity to practice the curtain call, and keep your time at the venue on Friday from running too long.  

•  Only one parent or guardian per dancer at dress rehearsal. Please leave other children and family members at home on rehearsal night.
•  Parents must be completely quiet in the auditorium. Please silence all cell phones and electronics in the auditorium.
•  Absolutely no food or drinks in the auditorium. Food is allowed in the lobby and dressing areas. Bring only food and drink that will not stain costumes or carpeting and remember to cover costumes when eating.
•  Cameras and video cameras are welcome at rehearsal as long as you are not obstructing the view of other parents.
•  Dancers will not have time to pose on the stage during rehearsal or recitals. We will have an area in the lobby designated for taking photos of your dancer.

Instructions for Dress Rehearsal Day

1. Have your dancer fully prepare for her/his first routine at home. Make up is not required for recreational dancers on either dress rehearsal or recital day. Please do your dancer's hair in the required style for dress rehearsal so that you have practiced before recital day.

2. Please visit the "Dancer Check-In" table during your designated check-in time. If you arrive early, you are welcome to quietly enter to watch the previous rehearsal session from the back of the auditorium. Please do not walk through the auditorium while any dances are rehearsing. Just remember to physically check in at the appropriate time.

3. Upon check-in, the dancer's parent or guardian will receive an I.D. badge ("Backstage Pass"). This badge will allow you to return to the dressing area to retrieve your dancer at the end of the rehearsal. Please turn in your badge before you leave on Friday so that we can reuse it for recital check-in.

4. Once your dancer is checked in you will proceed to the dressing area where your dancer will meet with her/his class and teacher or class volunteer. Make sure that your dancer has all costume pieces and shoes for all other routines. These items must be clearly labeled with your dancer's name in a bag also labeled with your dancer's name. Please do not send anything else back with your dancer.

5. When your dancer is set in her/his dressing area, you may return to the auditorium. Find a seat near the front of the auditorium so that you can enjoy the rehearsal and hear all announcements. Feel free to video tape and take photos while your dancer rehearses.

6. At the end of each rehearsal session, we will have announcements for parents and will give dancers an opportunity to practice the curtain call. Once all dancers have returned to their dressing room area after the curtain call run through, you may return to the dressing area to pick up your dancer. Please make sure that all costume pieces and shoes are carefully packed in preparation for recital day.