Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed to help supervise dancers in the audience during technical rehearsals and in the dressing rooms during performances. Our staff are busy with logistics such as technical cues, costume quick changes, dancer line ups, props and sets. We can not run our live recital without the help of volunteers.
As a thank you, families who volunteer backstage during one (or more) performances, will receive priority recital ticket sales access (1 week prior to general sales).
To sign up to volunteer, login to the Parent Portal. Once logged into your family account, from the menu select Register > Volunteer. Be sure to select the correct date for the rehearsal/performance you’re willing to help with, then select the role you’re interested in. Details about what is required are listed with each role.
Recital Tickets on Sale Apr 28
For attending the live performances, Tickets will go on sale Monday April 28 -and will be available through the Hart House Theatre HERE.
Tickets will only be available for purchase online.
Tickets are $37+HST. There will be ticket limits for the first two weeks as follows (to guarantee every dancer can have family attend).
Green Show – Ticket limit is 5
Pink Show – Ticket limit is 4
Yellow Show – Ticket limit is 5
Blue Show – Ticket limit is 4
Please note that ticket limit varies from show to show based on number of performers.
As of May 12, you can purchase additional tickets as available. Please note that our staff monitor ticket purchases and any families who purchase over the ticket limit will have their tickets released and refunded.
Digital recordings of the recital will be available for all families to watch and download at home. The cost for this was covered by the Media Fee (charged with the final tuition instalment in early March). Links will be emailed in June.
Photo Week: Mon April 28 – Sat May 3
Please look over the schedule carefully. Be at the studio ready for photos 15 minutes early. We always run on time! If you are not here on time, you will miss your picture.
Silks students should wear their black bodysuit and leggings, barefeet and hair in a slicked back bun. Make-up is optional (though many will already be wearing make-up for their dance photos).
Session classes students should wear their regular dance attire. We will provide tutus for Tots, Kinder and Movers & Shakers dancers. Make-up is optional (you will see and hear messaging about make-up for the classes who are performing and will be in costume).
Attending photos does not mean you are required to purchase them. If you wish to purchase photos, you will be able to view proofs and order online 4-6 weeks after the photo days. An email will be sent home when proofs are ready, along with instructions for ordering. Photo pricing information is available here.
Photos are taken by class, both as a group and individually. If you prefer to only have individual photos taken, please attend one of the scheduled “Flex Times”. If you are unable to attend your group’s scheduled photo time, you can attend one of the “Flex Times”. No appointment needed, just come during one of those sessions. Please note we can not guarantee enough time to climb a silk during the Flex Times, it will depend on how many others are also dropping in.
In Studio Rehearsal: May 4th
On Sunday May 4th, we will be running through the full shows in performance order. To find out which act your dancer is in click here.
Dancers are asked to arrive 10 minutes early for their rehearsal time. Dancers will stay for their act and can leave afterwards. If dancers have more than 1 act (for multiple dances), they stay at the studio for both act 1 and 2.
Due to limited space this is a drop off rehearsal. Primary parents are permitted to stay. Pick up times are listed below.
10-11:15am – Green & Pink Shows Act 1 (Pick up time 11:15)
11:30am-12:45pm – Green & Pink Shows Act 2 (Pick up time 12:45)
12:45-1:45pm Lunch Break
2:00-3:15pm – Yellow & Blue Shows Act 1 (Pick up time 3:15)
3:30-4:45pm – Yellow & Blue Shows Act 2 ( Pick up time 4:45)
Assistant Teachers should attend for their class(es) times. Dance Company, Pre-Company, Demi Company and Cast will be needed for the full day. A lunch break is scheduled from 12:45-1:45pm. We will be ordering boxed lunches from Subway.
Order a box lunch here.
Dancers should wear their regular dance attire. Only dancers with Quick-changes should wear costumes (you will be notified in advance if you have a quick-change).
Finale Rehearsal: May 23rd at 5:30PM
All Junior 3 or Level 3 and above students will participate in their show’s finale. The finale rehearsal is May 23rd at 5:30PM and will go until 7:30PM. To see which song their finale dance is please see here.
If your child’s name is not listed on this document you do not have to attend the finale rehearsal.
Students MUST wear: Black leggings, clean indoor running shoes, and their hair in a ponytail or bun. They will receive their finale t-shirt at the rehearsal. The cost of the finale t-shirt was included in your final costume balance.
Recital Week:
Tuesday May 27 – Saturday May 31
Not sure which show(s) your child is in? Refer to this document here.
Tech rehearsals and performances will be held at Hart House Theatre
(7 Hart House Cir.)
Tuesday May 27, Technical Rehearsal for Yellow and Blue Shows
- Call time 5:30pm, Rehearsal 6-9pm, Cast/Company stay until 9:30pm. Dancers Junior 2 & Up are dropped off by parents and supervised by volunteers. Parents of Primary & Junior 1 Combo classes are required to stay with their children.
Wednesday May 28, Technical Rehearsal for Green and Pink Shows
- Call time 5:30pm, Rehearsal 6-9pm, Cast/Company stay until 9:30pm. Dancers Junior 2 & Up are dropped off by parents and supervised by volunteers. Parents of Primary & Junior 1 Combo classes are required to stay with their children.
Thursday May 29, Green Show
- Call time 5:45pm (all performers), show time 7pm. Finale to rehearse onstage at 6pm. Total run time including intermission and awards is approximately 2.5 hours.
Friday May 30, Pink Show
- Call time 5:45 – Cast , Company, Pre-Company, Demi Company and students performing in the finale.
- Call time 6:15pm – Primary, Junior 1, Junior 2 and acro only – show time 7pm. Total run time including intermission and awards is approximately 2.5 hours.
Saturday May 31 Afternoon, Yellow Show
- Call time 11:45am (all performers)-show time 1pm. Total run time including intermission and awards is approximately 2.5 hours.
Saturday May 31 Evening, Blue Show
- Call time 5:45pm – (all performers) show time 7pm. Total run time including intermission and awards is approximately 2.5 hours.
Catering at the Theatre – Saturday May 31
For dancers who perform in both of the Saturday shows (Yellow & Blue), we will have the option of ordering boxed lunches from Subway. Food will be delivered to the theatre between the shows.
Order for May 31st by clicking here.
Costumes, Hair, Make-Up, and Tights
Costumes are now being sent home (and will continue to go home throughout April as they arrive at the studio). If there are outstanding fees on your account, costumes will remain at the studio until all fees are paid. Costumes should only be worn for Photos & Recital Week (after that you can do as you please!).
Tights have been included with costume fees are are sent home with costumes. In the event a dancer needs the same style/colour of tights for more than one dance, we have organized that they will only receive one pair (and you’ve only paid for one pair). Extras are available for purchase from the studio store if needed.
Hair Requirements for Girls: Hair in a slicked-back bun, centre part. Bun should be in the back, centred at ear level. Bun-making supplies are available through the studio store if needed. (Do your best! We know some dancers have very short hair. It’s easier to do when hair is wet.)
Hair Requirements for Boys: Spiked with gel.
Makeup Requirements: Brown eyeshadow, Black eyeliner, Black Mascara, Red lipstick (Makeup does not need to be heavy, but we do ask dancers to wear some. The bright lights can really wash out faces and the makeup helps faces to appear clearly.) Company classes wear eyelashes.
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