Dance City 2016 Recital Handbook

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Dance City 2016 Recital Handbook Dear Parents and Students: We are excited that recital time is fast approaching our shows on Sunday, June 5 th are just weeks away! This recital handbook contains important information you will need for the recital, rehearsals, etc. Please read the information in this handbook carefully and refer to it when questions arise. You can also find this information online at www.dancecitybirmingham.com This year s recital theme is Music of My Generation: Songs from the 60s & 70s... There are two shows on Sunday June 5 th : one at 1:00pm and one at 5:30pm. There is also a show Friday, June 3 rd, in which a small number of our classes are performing (mostly in addition to the ones on Sunday). All shows are held at Troy High School, 4777 Northfield Parkway, Troy, MI 48089 in the Auditorium. Tip for Parents: Relax! This handbook should be helpful in guiding you through your recital experience. The dancers are well prepared! If you stay calm and enjoy the show, the dancers will too! Expect bumps along the road, however, patience and courtesy will help every situation. The performers at Dance City have been trained to always do their best in whatever they do. They are excited to perform for you and hope that you will enjoy what they do. We know that you will love their show! STAYING INFORMED At Dance City, we work hard to make sure the dance experience is organized and fun. Keeping you informed is one of our primary goals. Please regularly check the bulletin boards in the lobby or our website for any updated information. Our number one form of communication is through email. If you have questions, please make sure to contact the office. info@dancecitybirmingham.com 248-901-4454 www.dancecitybirmingham.com Facebook: Keywords: Dance City Birmingham or: http://www.facebook.com/pages/dance-city- Birmingham/151792331502181 Family Portal: To Login: o Click the Family Portal Login button on the website (dancecitybirmingham.com) near the top of the page. o Please enter your e-mail address we have on file for you as your Login ID. o Select the blue "I don't know my password" link. o An email will immediately be sent to you with an auto-generated temporary password. o Please change your password to something meaningful to you as soon as you login for the first time (so you can remember your password for the future). (under My Account tab, click on Change my Password ) Page 1 of 24

CONTENTS Important Recital Dates and Deadlines 3 Ticket Procedure..... 4 Ticket FAQs.. 5 All About Costumes... 6-7 Hair and Makeup... 8 Dress Rehearsal & Recital Schedule........ 9-10 Dress Rehearsal/Group Picture Day..... 11-12 Troy High School Map. 13 4:30 Dress Rehearsal line-up: Monday, May 23.. 14 6:15 Dress Rehearsal line-up: Monday, May 23.. 15 Recital Process, Etiquette & Info..... 16-18 1:00PM Recital line-up: Sunday, June 5... 19 5:30PM Recital line-up: Sunday, June 5... 20 Other Recital Items (Recital Bear & Flowers)..... 21 Recital Flower Order Form...... 22 Recital Volunteer form..... 23 Page 2 of 24

IMPORTANT RECITAL DATES AND DEADLINES MARK YOUR CALENDARS 2016 Recital Checklist (tip: hang this where you can see it or add it to your calendar on your phone) DATE(S) ITEMS April 3-9 Spring Break (studio closed) Saturday classes will run on April 2 nd April 30 Recital Volunteer forms due May 1-May 31 May 5 May 9 May 19 May 21 & May 22 May 23 May 26 May 28-30 June 5 June 6-11 June 9 June 2015 August 2016 Tickets for sale online (TUTUTIX.COM) Recital Bears orders due (optional) Flower Pre-orders due (optional) Recital Volunteer Meeting 7:30pm at Dance City Individuals and Special Photos taken at Next Level from 11am-5pm (see schedule on page 12) Dress Rehearsal and Group Photos (Troy High School) NO CLASSES Next Level Dance Center Dress Rehearsal NO CLASSES AFTER 4:00pm Memorial Day Weekend (studio closed) NO CLASSES Dance Recital (Troy High School) 1:00 & 5:30 Last Week of Classes (Bring a Friend and Participation Awards) Additional recital video orders due Recital Photos mailed home Emails will be sent out for recital video pick-up at the studio HELPFUL TIPS Hang this where you can see it or add it to your calendar on your phone Please read the Recital Information Handbook. It contains important information about the Dress Rehearsals and Dance Recitals, including the line-ups. If you have further questions, please contact the front desk: info@dancecitybirmingham.com or 248-901-4454 Please make sure to read all sent email. We are sending out many reminders. Page 3 of 24

TICKET PROCEDURE Tickets go on sale on May 1 st at 12:05AM! PLEASE BE SURE TO BUY TICKETS FOR THE CORRECT SHOW DAY &TIME! We use Tututix an online ticketing service for our recital tickets. The process works just like, Ticketmaster. You go online, pick out your seats, pay and your tickets are sent to you electronically or in hard copy You choose. You may also order personalized, keepsake tickets with your dancer s name on them! (You may also call and order by phone, toll free at 1-855-222-2TIX. 1-855-222-2849). To purchase tickets, go to www.tututix.com/client/dancecitybirmingham You will see multiple recital shows. Make sure to click on the correct day and the correct time for your show! Once you click on the show you want, the ticket prices and the auditorium layout will come up (what s showing on the screen right now is a sample, not exactly what you may see). Click on the ticket level you want and Find Tickets Page 4 of 24

TICKET FAQ's 1) How much are tickets and is there a limit? Ticket prices are $10, $15 and $20 depending on where the seats are in the auditorium. In addition, there is a ticket processing fee of $1 plus 5% per ticket. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door for $20. There is no limit to the number of tickets you can purchase. 2) How long will tickets be sold online? Tickets will be sold online at www.tututix.com/client/dancecitybirmingham from May 1 st to May 31st. 3) What do the keepsake tickets look like? The tickets are printed on elegant, full color, foil embossed, keepsake ticket stock, similar to the sample below. 4) How do I customize the tickets? A step in the online checkout enables you to add your dancer s name to the ticket. You can add a different name for each ticket, if you prefer. 5) How do I get my tickets? You can choose to have your tickets delivered electronically to your email or smartphone for FREE, or to have keepsake ticket mailed to you. 6) Can I order tickets by phone? Yes. You may call and order by phone toll free at 1-855-222-2TIX (1-855-222-2849). 7) Are tickets refundable? No. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. Please make sure you are ordering tickets for the correct day and time before you finalize your purchase. 8) Will there be tickets available at the door? Yes, if the shows do not sell out online, any tickets remaining after May 31st will be available for purchase at the door. ALL TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE $20. 9) My child(ren) is dancing in two (or more) recitals, do I get free tickets? No. There are no free tickets provided for families of dancers in multiple shows. 10) I have a young child who will be sitting on my lap do I need to purchase a ticket for him/her? No. You only need to purchase tickets for someone sitting in a seat. 11) Do I need to purchase a ticket for my dancer? No. Dancers do not need a ticket. They will be backstage for the entire show. 12) Do I need to purchase a ticket for myself if I am a Volunteer? No. Volunteers can watch their child's dance in a special designated Volunteer section in the audience. Page 5 of 24

ALL ABOUT COSTUMES We spend many hours selecting, ordering and organizing the costumes for each class. They are always age appropriate and of the highest quality possible. Costumes may include accessories (hats, gloves, etc.), but not shoes. We are supplying tights or socks for most costumes. 1. Can dancers wear jewelry, underwear or nail-polish? No jewelry, nail polish or underwear is to be worn with costumes. This includes during dress rehearsals, recital and photos. 2. What are tips to keep costumes clean for rehearsal/recital? Students should not chew gum, eat messy foods or drink anything other than water while in costume. Please do not wash costumes in your washing machine; dry clean them only (after the recital). 3. What should I label? Please label all costumes, shoes, accessories, tights, dance bags with your child s full name. Accessories can be packed in a clear plastic bag, also labeled with your child s name. 4. What needs to be done for my dancer's costume? You should remove any tags that could hang out of the costume or that show through the fabric. If costume straps do not have snaps or are not attached, please sew them prior to picture day. Please do not cross the straps unless specified by the teacher. 5. Do you provide costume alterations? No, we do not provide alterations. However, Dino's or Design Nouveaux (both located in the South Adams Square plaza) provide alterations. Dino s is on the main floor in the office building next door to Dance City in Suite 16, phone: 248-645-2700. Design Noveaux is located on the lower level, Suite L-188, phone: 248-644-0640. You are responsible for payment for any alterations you need for the costume. 6. How should my dancer wear their costume accessories? Many costumes come with headpieces, hats, or other accessories. Teachers will determine how these are to be worn and will communicate that to parents on visiting day or during dress rehearsal. 7. How do I maintain costumes with fringe? You will notice a string at the bottom of most fringe skirts or trim, which is to keep the fringe from getting tangled. Please do not pull the string until picture day. After that date, please place fringed items on skirt hangers to keep them from getting tangled. 8. Can I iron the costume? No. We do not recommend using a traditional iron when pressing costumes. Silks can burn, sequins can melt, and fabric colors may change. Please use only a steamer, and do so with caution. 9. How do I maintain the tutu? Grasp the waist and give it a gentle shake, then use your fingers to comb out any pieces of tulle that are wrinkled. To store a tutu, put it on a hanger upside down. To help remove persistent wrinkles, hang the tutu in the bathroom during a shower or use a handheld steamer. SHOES Please make sure your child s shoes are free of any stickers, pen or crayon marks. All Ballet shoes should be pink. The elastic should be tied and any extra length cut off and tucked into the dancer s shoes. (Please keep at least 0.5 inch of elastic for any future adjustments if needed). Page 6 of 24

For the combo classes, tap shoes should be black Mary Jane style tap shoes with velcro closures or have black elastic inserted in the lace holes instead of any ribbon ties. Elastic can be purchased at any fabric store and easily threaded through the holes where the laces go, and sewn. We ask you to do this so that we re not dealing with shoes coming untied during the dance or ties becoming knotted making shoes difficult to remove. (Please, NO Ribbons, NO strings and NO bows) Jazz shoes are all tan slip on jazz shoes. Shoes for Acro: NONE Shoes for Tap I classes are black Mary Jane tap shoes. Shoes for Tap II, III and IV are black tie-up tap shoes Shoes for Hip Hop classes are black, Converse style high tops. TIGHTS THE RECITAL FEE INCLUDES TIGHTS FOR YOUR COSTUME. PLEASE WEAR THE PROVIDED TIGHTS ONLY FOR THE REHEARSAL AND THE RECITAL. THANK YOU! Page 7 of 24

HAIR AND MAKEUP* 1. What is the hair style requirement? All dancers in all classes are required to have their hair in a slicked back high bun (at the crown of the head), unless instructed differently by the class instructor. 2. How do we style the hair? For a bun, here is the best way for this to work: When hair is wet, take hair gel and slick hair back into a high ponytail and rubber band it. With the hair sticking out of the pony tail, take it and twist it around the pony tail holder, and rubber band this off. Now take a bunch of hairspray to keep this masterpiece that you have created in place and make sure that we do not have any fly away whispies! They REALLY show up on stage with the lights. 3. Does my young dancer have to wear makeup? Yes. All dancers are required to wear makeup, even the 'baby' classes. We do this because the stage lights wash out the dancers' faces onstage. Makeup is applied to define facial features and expressions. Makeup is part of the costume. Let's make sure we can see their beautiful and handsome faces onstage. 4. How do I apply make-up? Foundation: The first thing that you need is liquid foundation that is a shade darker than your dancer s skin tone. Then apply a light powder over it. This will give your dancers faces a velvety look! Blush: Light peach or pink colors. Do NOT use bright pink! No clown circles! Eye Shadow: You will need 2 eye shadow colors. Use a lighter color on the lid and a darker color in the crease. We use browns, wines, taupes and greys. All eye shadow should have a matte finish. Blending with a brush is much easier. Mascara: Black. The best way to apply mascara to the little ones is to hold the wand close to the lashes and have them blink. Eye liner: Black eye liner looks best onstage. (you can use liquid or pencil - whatever black eyeliner you have). Eyebrows need to be filled in with eye shadow or a brow pencil. Again this is to define your dancer s features so they can be seen onstage. Lips: Deep pink or red tones. Optional, but highly recommended: clear lip gloss. It adds a lot of shine to the dancers lips. *HAIR AND MAKE-UP QUICK LINKS HOW TO MAKE A RECITAL BUN HOW TO APPLY RECITAL MAKE-UP Page 8 of 24

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DRESS REHEARSAL/GROUP PICTURE DAY Dress Rehearsals and group picture day is Monday, May 23 rd in Troy High School s Auditorium. 1. Why does my dancer have to be at Dress Rehearsal? It is extremely important for students to attend Dress Rehearsal so that they know how to enter/exit the stage, and where they need to be on the stage during their dance. It also gives them the opportunity to get used to their full costumes, lighting, and loud music. This is also your dancer s only time to practice on stage for their important day. 2. When and how should I arrive at Dress Rehearsal? Dancers with a call time of 4:30 should arrive at 4:30! Dancers with a call time of 6:15 should plan to arrive at 6:00pm. ALL dancers should be dressed in full costume and make-up at call-time. Make-up is part of their costume. 3. Where do I park? You may park in the main parking lot of Troy High School. You may enter from W Long Lake Rd or from Northfield Pkwy (see map below). *Please note that this is the same parking lot for the recitals. 4. What is the Dress Rehearsal process? We will run the Dress Rehearsal like a show one number right after the next. We will run your child s dance, whether your child is present or not. We will not re-run the dance for dancers who were not ready at their call time. Dancers should arrive dance ready full costume, makeup, & hair (no underwear) as there is limited space available to change. Dancers who have multiple dances should arrive wearing their first costume and should bring their other costumes and shoes in a tote bag clearly marked with their name. They will need to take their bag with them back stage and we will help them with any necessary changes. Label everything with your dancer s name (tights, costume, hair pieces, shoes, etc.)!!! Look for the Dancer Check-In area in the Auditorium Lobby. Parents CANNOT go backstage. However, you are welcome to take a seat in the auditorium and watch the other classes rehearsing. This is also a great opportunity to videotape your child s dance as videotaping is prohibited at the recital. (no food, drinks or flash photography allowed) Please keep talking to a minimum. We will help change your dancers costumes backstage. When your dancers are finished dancing on stage we will take them to take their group photo. If it is your dancers last routine on stage, please go to the Auditorium Lobby and we will bring your dancers to you. We will make sure every dancer is accounted for. You may go home when your dancer is finished with all their routines. Please note: there will be a Photographer station set up in the lobby if you wish to purchase group photos. Some dancers may need to repeat their dance onstage for lighting and technical cues. Please remember that the focus of the rehearsal is for the dancers to practice their routines on the stage and for us to set the lighting/staging appropriately. We will inform parents if there are any adjustments needed to the costume, hair, and make-up. We ask that you respect the work the dancers, teachers and staff are doing. 5. Should I pack a snack for my dancer? No. Please do not pack a snack for your dancer during dress rehearsal. There will not be time for any dancers to eat. They will all be lined up ready to go on stage from the time they arrive through the time we take their group photo. Page 11 of 24

6. Can I bring food inside the auditorium? No. There is no food or beverage allowed in the auditorium. 7. Does my dancer have to wear make-up for Dress Rehearsal? Yes. Your dancer must wear full costume and make-up. We want to make sure we can see their faces and expressions. Make-up is part of their costume. This is also Group Picture Day. 8. Do boys have to wear make-up? Make-up for boys is optional. However, some powder, a little blush, and eyeliner is recommended. 9. What if my child is in multiple dances? If your child performs in multiple dances, have them dressed in the costume of their first dance (see dress rehearsal schedule on page 14 and 15). Have your dancer bring their other costume(s), shoes and any other accessories in a clearly marked tote bag or garment bag with them back stage. After they have taken their group pictures for their first dance, we will help change them into their next costume. They will stay backstage until they are done with ALL their dances. Dancers are welcome to leave after they have rehearsed all of their scheduled dance(s) on stage and had their group pictures taken. 10. Are there classes running on Dress Rehearsal days? There will be no classes on dress rehearsal day on Monday, May 23. Additionally, there are no classes running on Thursday afternoon (after 4:00pm), May 26 th. 11. When does my child go on stage to rehearse? The rehearsal and recital schedule is listed on page 14 & 15 and posted online at www.dancecitybirmingham.com under the Recital tab. Your child will need to stay backstage until they have finished rehearsing all their dances. That may take 15 minutes, or it may take an hour and a half. 12. What is the Group Picture Day process? Once dancers are done rehearsing on stage, we will take them to have their group picture taken. There are no parents allowed in the group picture area. After they take their group picture, if your dancer has no further dances, we will bring him or her out to the auditorium lobby for you to pick up and you are welcome to take your child home. Dancers will be sent home with a Picture Order Form the week of May 9th. Order forms will also be available at the Individual & Special Groups Photo session and at the Rehearsal. 13. How do I pay for pictures? Please bring your completed order forms and full payment on Individual Picture Day and give it to a Photography Representative at the photo sales table. You may also bring form and payment on Dress Rehearsal/Group Picture Day if you would like to purchase group photos only. The Photography company accepts Cash (exact change only), Check (made payable to Northern Lights), and Credit Card. Please make sure to include your Group Photo ID# listed on the Dress Rehearsal Lineup on pages 14 and 15. Page 12 of 24

INDIVIDUAL AND SPECIAL PICTURE DAY: SATURDAY, MAY 21 st (K-Z) & SUNDAY, MAY 22 nd (A-J) Individual and Special* pictures will be taken at Next Level Dance Center, 950 W. Maple Rd., Suite B, Troy, MI 48084 on Saturday, May 21 st (Last Names A-J) and Sunday, May 22 nd (Last Names K-Z) from 11:00am-5:00pm. Please bring your dancer to Next Level during the scheduled times below: Preschool Prek classes (ages 3-4) 11:00-12:30pm Primary: Kindergarten-1 st grade classes (ages 5-6) 12:30-2:00pm 2 nd - 4 th graders (ages 7-9) 2:30-4:00pm 5 th graders and older (ages 10 and up) 4:00-5:00pm PLEASE NOTE: Saturday, May 21 st is for dancers with last names from K-Z Sunday, May 22 nd is for dancers with last names from A-J *Special pictures are pictures with siblings and/or friends. Troy High School Auditorium Map Parking Auditorium Lobby Entrance Troy High School 4777 Northfield Pkwy Troy, MI 48089 Dress Rehearsal and Recital location: Troy High School: 4777 Northfield Pkwy, MI 48089 Parking: You may enter the parking lot from W. Long Lake Rd or from Northfield Pkwy. Page 13 of 24

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RECITAL PROCESS, ETIQUETTE & INFO 1. What do I need to bring for the Recital? We advise you to gather all costumes, accessories, shoes, and makeup in advance so you will know if something is missing or isn t right. Make sure you have all of your supplies before going to the recital. Label all costume pieces, shoes, tights and anything else your child will be bringing to the recital. You can place costume pieces in LABELED LARGE ZIPLOC BAGS. Please do not send your child to the recital with snacks or beverages that could stain their costumes. Crackers, energy bars, apples, and carrots, are some examples of good snack choices. PLEASE NON- NUT, DAIRY AND GLUTEN FREE FOODS ONLY! THIS IS BECAUSE THERE ARE STUDENTS WHO HAVE SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS! Please do not share foods. Water is the only beverage children may have while in costume. Other items that may come in handy are: cleaning wipes, face cleaning wipes, a sewing kit, hair spray, brushes, safety pins, make-up, and bobby pins. You may also include some things for your child to do backstage games, art, etc. (no markers or pens please. Crayons and colored pencils are best). LABEL, LABEL, LABEL EVERYTHING! 2. If I am volunteering, when should I arrive? ALL VOLUNTEERS SHOULD ARRIVE EARLIER THAN DANCERS TO ENSURE WE HAVE SUPERVISION FOR THE DANCERS IN THE BACKSTAGE AREA. There will be a Volunteer Check-In table where you will receive your Volunteer Name Badge and Volunteer Clip Board. Call time for volunteers is as follows: Sunday, June 5, 1PM show: Volunteers should arrive at 12PM Sunday, June 5, 5:30 PM show: Volunteers should arrive at 4:30PM 3. What is the Drop Off/Pick Up Process at the Recital? Parents/Guardians should bring their children to the dancer check-in table (located in the Auditorium lobby) at their call time. There will be a check-in person for A-K last name dancers and a check-in person for L-Z last name dancers. Make sure you go to the correct line. *Tip: Pack your dancer's items in a clearly marked small backpack/dance bag so they will be backstage ready for the volunteers to bring them to their designated backstage area - LABEL EVERYTHING! Sunday, June 5, 1PM show: Dancers should arrive at 12:15PM Sunday, June 5, 5:30PM show: Dancers should arrive at 4:45PM Please bring your child dressed in their first costume, sign them in, and then a volunteer will escort them to the dressing/backstage area. Parents ARE NOT ALLOWED backstage, unless you have volunteered to be the class mom. All students will be under the supervision of responsible individuals who will stay with them for the duration of the show. NOTE: Students are only to be picked up at the end of the show, NOT during the performance. 4. What will be in the lobby? Ticket Sales table (all remaining tickets will be sold for $20) Flower Sales table (5-stem flowers for $15 and 3-stem roses for $20) There will also be organized chaos - please refrain from hanging around the check-in area. We would like the check-in process to run as smoothly as possible so we can begin the show on time. 5. Can I record the Recital? There is absolutely no individual videotaping allowed during the performances (this policy will be strictly enforced). A professional media company will film our shows. A recital video is included with your recital Page 16 of 24

fee. Every family will receive one video. Videotaping is allowed at dress rehearsals only. Additional videos may be purchased for $30. 6. Can I take pictures at the Recital? You may take pictures before and after the show in the auditorium lobby area. There is absolutely no photography of any kind allowed during the performances. We want to make sure the dancers are not distracted on stage with lights out in the audience of any kind. Let's help your dancers remain focus and perform their best. Flash photography is very dangerous in live theater, especially in dance. If a flash goes off during the show and catches the eye of a dancer it can throw them off their balance and cause major injury. 7. What is the Recital and Volunteer Procedure? Dancers will wait backstage in their class area or be taken with the class volunteers to sit in a specially designated area of the auditorium during the show. There will be a live feed of the Recital for dancers and volunteers to watch. Volunteers are there to help the dancers and to be sure the show is running smoothly. No other parents are allowed backstage or in the dressing rooms. Volunteers will be able to watch their child s dance (volunteers can sit in the designated volunteer section in the auditorium or watch from back stage). After the dance is done, the volunteers will bring the dancers back to designated backstage area. Volunteers are expected to stay backstage/in the dressing room with the class until the recital finale. The teachers will also assist in the Recital Process. A Volunteer form is included in this packet. 8. What if my dancer has costume changes? If a dancer is in more than one dance, the backstage volunteers will help them with their costume changes. If your child is in numerous numbers, you may want to plan to volunteer backstage to help them with their multiple costume changes. 9. May I leave after my child dances on stage? This is a short performance and should be treated in a professional manner. Please stay seated for the entire show. If you absolutely have to use the restroom, please do so in between dance numbers and return to your seat in between dance numbers. It is very distracting to performers and other audience members if someone is getting up during the show and performances. 10. What happens after the show/finale? The total show length is approximately 2 hours. Students can be picked up from the stage after the grand finale. After picking up your child from the stage, you may go to the backstage designated area to retrieve all of your dancer's belongings. Teachers and volunteers will supervise all dancers until they have been picked up. If everyone is patient and helpful, this will go very quickly and safely. 11. Will you provide any food for dancers/families if my dancer is in both the 1PM and 5:30PM shows on Sunday? We will not provide food or beverage for dancers/families in between shows. Please plan on packing snacks/food or making other arrangements. 12. What should I do when I am in the Auditorium? Please be seated by 5 minutes to show time. Please plan to turn your cell phones, pagers, tablets, IPAD and any other electronic devices off. Remind your guests that there is No Videotaping, Flash or Digital Photography of any kind at the show. (extra lights or any kind of lights in the audience with not only distract the performers on stage, but your fellow audience members who are sitting around you). In addition, any light from the audience may be caught on the video. Please remember, the recitals will be professionally recorded. Please help ensure the quality of the video by turning off ALL electronic devices. Thank you! If you have young children with you, please, be sure that they are quiet and still during this live performance. Page 17 of 24

APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE!!! The best way to let your dancer know you are enjoying their performance is to enthusiastically applaud throughout the number. Energy from the audience really helps our performers do their best! ENJOY THE SHOW! NOTE: THERE IS NO VIDEOTAPING, FLASH, OR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY OF ANY KIND DURING THE SHOW. PLEASE STAY SEATED FOR THE DURATION OF THE SHOW. IF YOU HAVE TO ABSOLUTELY USE THE RESTROOM, PLEASE DO SO IN BETWEEN DANCE NUMBERS AND RETURN TO YOUR SEAT IN BETWEEN DANCE NUMBERS! THANK YOU! Page 18 of 24

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OTHER RECITAL ITEMS Recital Bear Deadline May 5, 2016 Again this year, we are offering adorable, 16" embroidered plush bears for sale. These huggable bears can be given to your dancer as a recital or end-of-dance-year gift. They come in either a ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz or Gymanstics outfit, in brown or white and can be personalized with your child's name. You may order online at www.dancebears.com (please click on Order your bear on the top of the home page. Then click on 'I am a Parent' and type in 'Dance City', then click on Dance City ) or by calling Dance Bears toll free at 1-877-517-7766. Orders must be in by May 5, 2016 in order to have the bear by the recital. Pre-Order Flowers Deadline May 9, 2016 Have a beautiful bouquet ready for you to give to your dancer. Order by May 9 and your bouquet will be waiting for you to pick up at the recital. A beautiful 5-stem bouquet is only $10. And a beautiful 3-stem rose bouquet is only $15. Please note that these are PRE- ORDER prices only. There will be a limited number of bouquets available at the door. Flowers ordered after May 9 and at the door will be: $15 (5-stem flower bouquet) and $20 (3-stem rose bouquet). Order forms are included in this packet and available at the front desk of the studio. Page 21 of 24

Pre-order flowers for your dancer: Deadline May 9 th! Order now and your bouquet will be waiting for you to pick up at the recital* Check one/quantity: 5-stem flower $10 3-stem rose bouquet $15 Total:$ Method of Payment: Cash Check Charge CC on File Purchaser Name: Signature: Name of Dancer(last, first): Recital Show: *Payment must be included with your order form. Please note that these are PRE-ORDER prices. Any orders made after May 9 th and at the door will be: $15 (5-stem flower) and $20 (3-stem rose) For Office Use Only Date: Amount Paid: Page 22 of 24

Cash: $ Check: # Charge: Rec d By: Page 23 of 24

2016 Recital Volunteer Form Music of My Generation Songs from the 60s & 70s Dear Parents, We strongly encourage moms (and dads) to volunteer at their child(ren)'s dance recital. You will still be able to watch their dancers on stage; and it is a very exciting and fun experience. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below and return it to the studio office no later than April 30 th, 2016. We will have a Recital Volunteer meeting on Thursday, May 19 at 7:30pm. You will need to attend, so mark your calendars now. *Please note that volunteers may also be caregivers, babysitters or grandmothers. Volunteers must be 16 years or older and must attend the scheduled meeting. Volunteers must assist with the entire class for which they signed up. ***************************************************************************************************************** VOLUNTEER FORM I, (volunteer s name) will supervise my child s (child's name) class during the (circle one): Sunday, June 5 Sunday, June 5 1:00pm show (shift 12pm-3pm) or 5:30pm show (shift 4:30pm-7:30pm) Relationship to student: Class that you are volunteering to supervise: Class/Day/Time Style Teacher ******************************************************************************************** I understand that by volunteering I must be able to: 1. Attend the Volunteer s meeting on Thursday, May 19th, 2016 at 7:30pm 2. Attend/Work the entire recital on Sunday, June 5 3. Assist with the entire class Volunteer s Signature: Date: / / Page 24 of 24