February 26, 2018 Dear Parents of Lake Forest Dance Academy Preschool dancers, We are excited to invite you to the Lake Forest Dance Academy Preschool Recital 2018 Color My World! This recital is meant to be a stress free, FUN experience for all! We are very aware that anything and everything can happen when we put children this age on stage and we firmly believe every experience is important. Your child may stand there in her/his costume and wave to you; she/he may perform beautifully; she/he may see you and decide to go sit with you instead of dancing at all! All of these are positive ways to introduce your child to performing on stage. 1. There are 2 Shows: Show A and Show B. Attached is a list of each show. 2. Dress Rehearsal and Photo day is Saturday, April 21. Show A arrival time is 9:30am. Show B arrival time is 11:00am. Dancers will have their pictures taken first, then they will rehearse their dance and be dismissed to a parent immediately following their dance. 3. The Recital is Sunday, April 22. Show A performance is at 11:30 am and Show B is at 1:00pm. You are welcome to arrive at Gorton Community Center up to 30 minutes prior to show time. Please have your dancer backstage 20 minutes prior to their show time. Theater doors open 20 minutes before the show. 4. Location for rehearsals and recital is at The John and Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton Community Center, 400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest. 5. The week of April 2-7, you will receive specific class recital day information from your child's teacher. This info will include information as to hair, accessories, tights, etc. 6. You can find all information, links and order forms for Pictures, DVD s, and Tickets on the following link to the Dance Academy Preschool Recital page of the city s web site: www.cityoflakeforest.com/parks-and-recreation/dance-academy/lfda-preschool-recital/ 7. Online ticket sales open Wednesday, March 7. A small number of tickets will be available at the door. Remember that seating is assigned so don t wait to purchase your tickets. Follow this link for tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=lfda If you have any questions about the recital please contact the Dance Office. Valerie Valerie Gonzalez, Director Lake Forest Dance Academy gonzalev@cityoflakeforest.com 847-810-3948
LFDA Preschool Recital Sunday, April 22 Show Line Up SHOW A - 11:30am * Dancers Backstage at 11:10am Class Day/Time Teacher 1 Pre Hip Hop Wednesday 3:30 Mr. Rich 2 Pre Ballet 2 w/tap Tuesday 4:15 Mr. Rich 3 Pre Ballet 1 w/tap Tuesday 11:15 Miss Leslie 4 Pre Ballet 2 w/tap Saturday 11:15 Miss Brenda 5 Pre Ballet 2 w/tap Tuesday 4:15 Mr. Rich 6 Creative Dance Tuesday 11:15 Miss Sandy 7 Pre Ballet 2 w/tap Saturday 11:15 Miss Brenda 8 Pre Ballet 1 w/tap Tuesday 11:15 Miss Leslie 9 Pre Hip Hop Wednesday 3:30 Miss Denita SHOW B 1:00pm * Dancers Backstage at 12:40pm Class Day/Time Teacher 1 Kinder Hip Hop Monday 12:00 Miss Brenda 2 Pre Ballet 1 w/tap Tuesday 3:30 Mr. Rich 3 Intro to Irish Tuesday 3:45 Miss Veronica 4 Kinder Hip Hop Monday 11:30 Miss Brenda 5 Creative Dance Tuesday 12:30 Miss Leslie 6 Creative Dance Saturday 10:30 Miss Ally 7 Pre Ballet 1 w/tap Tuesday 3:30 Mr. Rich
Dress Rehearsal and Photo Day Saturday, April 22, 2018 John & Nancy Hughes Theater Gorton Community Center Show A Arrival Time 9:30am * Show B Arrival Time 11:00am Dress rehearsals allow the dancers and technical crews to have a complete run through of the performance on stage with lights and costume changes. If your dancer is in only one dance you are welcome to take them home after they are finished dancing. We will not release any child to anyone other than a parent without prior written permission. Arrival: Dancers will sit in the auditorium during the dress rehearsal so they can watch the other dances. Check the board in the auditorium lobby to see where your dancer is to sit. One parent may sit in the designated row with your dancer. Costume Info: All dancers should wear their costumes, hair in a bun, or as otherwise directed. Make up is optional; please use only blush high on cheekbones and soft pink lip gloss, if any. Photos: Photo order forms and payments must be turned in to the photographer at dress rehearsal. All dancers will have an Individual Photo taken as well as a Group Photo. Group and Individual Photo Order forms are available online and on-site. Dancers will be escorted to have their photos taken before they perform. They will then proceed backstage with their volunteer who will stay with them until they have completed their dance and returned to their seats. If your dancer is in more than one dance: Dancers should sit with their first group. The other costume(s) should be given to the parent volunteer in charge of your dancer s first group at the time of check in. LABEL ALL PARTS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES individually with your child s name and place them all in a LABELED BAG. After their first dance is finished, dancers with changes will be escorted to the changing room and staff will be there to assist their change and escort them back to sit with their next class. Their first costumes, shoes and accessories should also be labeled and will be placed in your child s bag. Tickets: Online ticket sales open March 7. Online ticket sales close on Thursday, April 19. Additional tickets will be available for purchase for $12.00 each on Saturday. Tickets will be also sold at the door on Sunday for $12.00. T-Shirts: Free LFDA Recital T-shirts will be passed out to our dancers on the day of the show.
*** Performance Day *** Sunday, April 22 John & Nancy Hughes Theater Gorton Community Center Show A Arrival Time 11:10am * Show B Arrival Time 12:40pm 1. When you arrive at Gorton Community Center, bring your dancer to the hallway on the North side of the theater. All classes will have a designated gathering area. Check your dancer in with the volunteer and leave your costume change bag with them if applicable. 2. All dancers should wear their costumes, hair in a bun, or as otherwise directed. Make up is optional; please use only blush high on cheekbones and soft pink lip gloss, if any. 3. A limited amount of flowers will be for sale on site. 4. Backstage volunteers will be able to watch their dancer either backstage or at the back of the theater. 5. Volunteers should rejoin the group after their dance and remain with them through the curtain call line up. 6. If your dancer is in more than one dance, please make sure to label all parts, shoes and accessories individually with your child s name and place them all in a labeled bag. 7. We will have a group curtain call at the end of the performance for all dancers. 8. Your dancer will be released to a family member at the conclusion of the curtain call. Remember this is a fun and casual performance for you and your child! Encourage them to smile and have fun showing you their beautiful dances. Even if they simply stand and wave it will be a great performance experience. We look forward to a great weekend and thank you for volunteering. Your help makes everything run smoothly for our young dancers. Please be sure to direct any questions you may have to your teacher and/or the dance office!
Lake Forest Dance Academy Preschool Recital 2018 DVD Order Form Date: Phone Number: Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Show Color My World- Show A Color My World - Show B Day/time Sunday, April 22 @ 11:30 am Sunday, April 22 @ 1:00 pm Total: Number Of copies 1 DVD = $25 2 DVD s = $40 3 DVD s = $50 4 DVD s = $60 Forms can be returned to staff at the office or recitals, mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to: EDWARD JOHNSON 1633 W. Barry Ave. Unit G Chicago, Illinois 60657 Phone: 847.275.8325 Fax: 847.615.1855 E-mail: EddieLFTV@gmail.com *** Please make checks payable to EDWARD JOHNSON *** Credit cards accepted the day of performances
Volunteer Sign Up Please fill out and return to your dance teacher by April 6, 2018 Name: Phone: E-Mail: Dancer Name: Class/Day/Time: Check one: Put me where I am needed Put me only with my child s class Check one or both: Show A Dress Rehearsal Saturday, April 21 9:30-11:00am Performance Sunday, April 22 11:00am-12:30pm Check one or both: Show B Dress Rehearsal Saturday, April 21 11:00am-12:30pm Performance Sunday, April 22 12:30-2:00pm Volunteer Duties Saturday Dress Rehearsal and Photo Day: You will sit in the auditorium with your assigned class. You will accompany them to have their photos taken and then escort them backstage for rehearsal. You will then bring them back to their row in the auditorium and sit with them until they are all collected by their parents. Volunteers for the Sunday Performance: You will stay backstage with your assigned class. When they are brought to perform you may go into the audience to watch. When they are finished with their dance you will meet them backstage and wait with them until they are lined up for the finale. You may then once again return to the auditorium watch. Sunday volunteers do not need a ticket for the show. Thank you for volunteering!