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June 2010 Recital Information

Overview

Please read the information provided in this packet very thoroughly and carefully. This packet will address many of the questions you may have about our upcoming recitals and rehearsals.

As always, you can contact Miss Nicole with any questions via e-mail at dancedramavoice@yahoo.com.

Links & Documents

To download the entire Recital Information Packet along with all accompanying forms, please click here.

Costumes

Costumes will be distributed to students and parents as we receive them. Some companies send costumes sooner than others. Please remember that costumes are not needed until Dress Rehearsals and all students will have their costumes by that time.

Leotard Rehearsals (Classroom Attire)

Leotard Rehearsals are held on-stage at Brewster High School Performing Arts Center. Please Note: There is no parental observation at leotard rehearsals. The purpose of leotard rehearsals is to block dances for spacing. They also give students the opportunity to become more comfortable on the stage and in the performance atmosphere. Arrive dressed in usual classroom attire with proper dance shoes (no costumes, please). There will be no regularly scheduled classes at Seven Star School from Monday, May 3, 2010 to Saturday, May 8, 2010. Personalized directions to Brewster High School are provided here.

Leotard Rehearsal Schedule

Please use the attached schedules to determine the date and time of your leotard rehearsal. The date and time beneath your class is when you should be at Brewster High School Performing Arts Center for your rehearsal.

Recital Performance Times

As Brewster High School's graduation ceremony changed late in the year, we have had to make an adjustment to our anticipated recital dates and times. This year, we will have one show on Friday, June 18, 2010 at 6:30 PM. The remaining shows will be on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM, and 7:30 PM. All performances will be held at Brewster High School Performing Arts Center. Please check the color coded chart for your child's recital show time.

Dress Rehearsals (Costume Attire)

Dress rehearsals provide the performers with an "on-stage," fully-costumed experience that is as close to the actual recital conditions as possible. It also gives the directors an opportunity to arrange the lighting, music, scenery, and backstage assistance in such a way that will not only compliment the performers, but will also result in a well-organized, entertaining recital production. Please Note: There will be no regularly scheduled classes at Seven Star School during the week of June 14 - June 19, 2010. Additionally, please note the following Dress Rehearsal Guidelines:

  1. Each family is allowed two adult escorts. It is not necessary that escorts be parents.
  2. Dressing rooms are available, but are not supervised during the dress rehearsal. Please keep all valuables with you during the rehearsal. Dressing rooms will be available at 3:00 PM each day.
  3. Rehearsals will start promptly. Please have your child completely costumed (for first performance) and made up at least fifteen minutes before his/her scheduled rehearsal. Lipstick, eye shadow, and rouge are essential.
  4. Once fully costumed, dancers should sit in the auditorium in their designated areas with their class. Pre-school and elementary-age performers will be gathered in the auditorium when they are needed on stage. Middle school and high school performers are expected to report backstage five numbers prior to their performances.
  5. The finale will be performed first. All performers are free to leave after all their numbers have been completed. Classes are dismissed into the auditorium after each routine is completed.
  6. Label all parts of your child's costume, including shoes, headpieces, and personal items brought into the dressing room.
  7. Pre-attach safety pins to costumes and bobby pins to hats and headpieces. Bring extra pins, tights, and bobby pins. Make sure dancers do not wear underwear.
  8. Please ensure that your child has comfortable dance shoes that do not have holes and are of the right type. Please sew all elastic closures for ballet shoes.
  9. All performers' hair should be worn in a bun off the face. Bangs should be short enough to see the eyebrows. To make a bun, simply follow the steps below:
  10. No jewelry is to be worn during the rehearsal.
  11. Cameras and camcorders may be used during the rehearsal.

Dress Rehearsal Schedule

Fri., June 18, 6:30 PM Performance

June 16, 2010, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Sat., June 19, 12:30 PM Performance

June 14, 2010, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Sat., June 19, 4:00 PM Performance

June 15, 2010, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Sat., June 19, 7:30 PM Performance

June 16, 2010, 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Recital Guidelines

  1. Performers should report to Brewster High School Performing Arts Center thirty minutes prior to show time to dress and prepare for the performance. Each child will have a specific area to report to in the dressing room for the recital.
  2. Absolutely no flash photography or video-recording allowed. A professional photographer will videotape each show. Please see the DVD Order Form for more information.
  3. All students should report to designated waiting rooms and will stay for the duration of the show. No parents are allowed into the designated waiting areas. All children will be supervised.
  4. After the finale, children between two and six years old may be picked up on-stage by one of their parents. Children seven years and older will be dismissed to the dressing rooms. Please notify us ahead of time if someone who we (Seven Star School staff members) are unfamiliar with will be picking up your child.

Recital Ticket Sales

The following procedure will be followed for the purchasing of recital tickets:

  1. A ticket sales number was issued to your account according to your registration date. Seven Star School staff will fill each submitted Recital Ticket Purchase Form according to your issued number and assign the best seats available.
  2. If we do not receive your Recital Ticket Purchase form by May 17, 2010, you will automatically forfeit your issued number at registration. Please Note: At this time, special seating requests cannot be guaranteed and the next available seat may be assigned.
  3. There is a limit of six (6) tickets per family.
  4. Additional ticket requests should be paid for with a separate check. These tickets will be distributed according to your ticket order number. Extra tickets will be distributed once all previous orders are fulfilled, while seats are available. Only paid tickets will be assigned.
  5. Tickets will be available at the Front Desk on June 7, 2010. Please Note: All purchases are final. Tickets will only be distributed to accounts in good standing.
  6. Tickets purchased at the door on Friday, June 18, 2010 and Saturday, June 19, 2010 will cost $20.00.

Recital T-Shirt Sales

Strut your stuff in our fabulous 2010 Commemorative Recital T-Shirt! The t-shirt is white with a color print and our recital theme printed on the front along with a list of all our performers on the back. This is a great cover-up while waiting to perform at dress rehearsals, recitals, or to proudly wear just about everywhere! T-shirts cost $20.00 if purchased before June 11, 2010 or $25.00 thereafter. Please see the Recital T-Shirt Order Form.

Recital DVD Sales

A professional videographer will be recording the recital performances. DVDs cost $35.00 each and will be delivered in mid-July. Please see the Recital DVD Order Form.

Recital Picture Sales

Recital photographs will be professionally taken by Donner Photographic, Inc. Professional studio portraits will be taken during dress rehearsal from Monday, June 14, 2010 to Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Brewster High School. Finished photos will be available at the studio on Thursday, June 24, 2010 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Recital Program Advertisements

Show your children how proud you are! Children love seeing the support and praise of their family and friends. Take the opportunity to place an advertisement in our recital program! Please see the Recital Program Advertisement Specification Form here for pricing information. Personal and business advertisements are welcome. All advertisements and payment are due by May 15, 2010. Photos should be e-mailed or "ready-to-be-scanned" at time of submission. Photos will not be returned unless otherwise requested. Templates and dimensions are available here.

Recital Program Name Corrections (3 & 5 Year Awards)

Please make sure your child's name is spelled correctly on the attached student list. If your child is eligible for his/her three or five year award, please make sure it is noted next to his/her name. Please ensure all corrections are submitted as soon as possible.

All name corrections are to be filed online. A short form is located here. Please submit all corrections to ensure that your child's name is spelled properly.

Recital Flower Sales

Support the Brewster Performing Arts by ordering your flowers for the recital! Single and half-dozen roses, carnations, and daisies are available for order. Flowers will be available for pick-up one hour prior to show time. All proceeds will benefit students in the Brewster High School Performing Arts Program. Please see the attached Recital Flower Sales Order Form for more information.

Food Concessions

The Seven Star School Company Members will be selling food at all rehearsals and recitals to help offset competition expenses. Please support these dedicated performers! Of course, foods and drinks of any kind are not allowed in the auditorium.

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