R E C I T A L 2023
“A NIGHT AT THE DRIVE IN”
Please find the Recital Information below. Please note all information is included below with the exception of the final recital show flow. This will be emailed separately next week. PLEASE READ THROUGH THOROUGHLY!
2023 Dance Extreme Academy Recital Information
Sunday, June 4th Show Time: 6:00PM (Doors open at 5:30PM)
Monday, June 5th Show Time: 7:00PM (Doors open at 6:30PM)
VENUE FOR DRESS REHEARSAL AND SHOW:
River Ridge High School: 11646 Town Center Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Email: danceextremeacademyfl@gmail.com Texting Service: 727-275-0656
WHAT TO EXPECT: Recital is such an exciting time of the year. We pride ourselves on making this show as seamless as possible. For our new families at DEA, we encourage you to ask as many questions as you need to so you can enjoy your first recital! We recommend stopping by our front desk during our office hours or contacting us via email or text. We will do our best to reply to the texting service the days of show if any immediate questions come into account however please understand we will be very busy!
During dress rehearsal and recital show days, we only allow volunteers and stage crew backstage. We will have volunteers in both dressing rooms to assist and monitor the children. Parents, it is highly recommended to pack your children a lunch, snacks, water and activities. The venue asks we avoid any juices or drinks with dye and gummy like snacks. Label everything you send for your child. If items go missing, it is not our responsibility so please be cautious if brining IPads/tablets. The safety of your children is our number one priority and this is why we do not allow any non-volunteers backstage during these nights. If your child requires medical assistance or has allergies, please email the studio at danceextremeacademyfl@gmail.com.
TICKET SALES: Our recital tickets will be available for purchase online. The link to purchase will go live on May 15th at 6:00pm. Tickets are $25 each plus vendor service fees. Please note this price reflects the substantial rise in venue rental cost, the administrative costs of organizing and preparing dress rehearsals and two shows, professional sound and lighting equipment as well as theater staff etc.
Recital tickets are non refundable/exchangeable so please make sure you are purchasing for the correct show. We do not sell tickets at the studio. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door the night of each recital $30 cash only. You will need to show your proof of tickets/purchase on your mobile device at the venue. Seats are assigned when purchasing tickets online.
The ticket link to purchase will be: https://buy.tututix.com/danceextremeacademy
**Please remember children ages 3+ will need a ticket. Children ages 2 and under can sit on laps.
DANCERS ARRIVAL – When students arrive to dress rehearsal/show please come with hair and make up complete. Our younger dancers can arrive in costume. You may pack a change of clothes for them to change into following their performance. Dancers who do not need as much assistance with changing can pack their costume and change on site.
Hair (NO BANGS IN FACE) All hair must be slicked back out of the dancer’s face by using hairspray or hair gel. We advise packing bobby pins and touch up items as well. Hair must go accordingly to the hair/shoes/tights list previously sent out and provided below.
Make-Up - The dancers make up should go as follows:
-
Face: Foundation to match skin tone
-
Eyes- Neutrals/browns on eye lid, white on top, black or brown eyeliner, mascara. False lashes optional.
-
Red Lip Stick (Extreme Team members have both red and team lipstick)
-
Cheeks: Light Pink Blush/Bronzer
*Dancers should have no color nail/toe nail polish on for the show as well as no jewelry!
Recital Shoes/Hair/Tights Link organized by class: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EF58vX2HHgSKZ4GPSFhjl7jwOp9q4PmHxHHZYJCFw1M/edit
DRESS REHEARSAL DROP OFF PROCEDURE: Stop by our check in table by the side entrance (follow signs). Students will then be brought to their appropriate dressing rooms. You will need to sign in on our contact sheet and you will be given a wristband. You must have the band to pick up your child at the conclusion of rehearsal; it is our only way to keep track of the kids. NO ONE will be allowed inside the theatre for rehearsals, unless you are volunteering. Parents are welcome to wait in the parking lot or return to the facility at our recommended pick-up times. Parents please have your ID on hand for our check in/check out process!
-
Show 1 (Sunday 6/4) dress rehearsal begins at 12 Noon (Must arrive between 11-11:30AM) MANDATORY. Dancers must stay throughout the entire dress rehearsal. Approximate pick-up time is 2:30-3:00pm.
-
Show 2 (Monday 6/5) dress rehearsal start time is 12:30PM (Must arrive by 12:00PM) MANDATORY. Dancers must stay throughout the entire dress rehearsal. Approximate pick-up time is 3:00-3:30pm.
Students must be picked up between the dress rehearsal and showtime in the evening. DEA staff will not be responsible for students during the break time between rehearsals and showtimes. A separate email will be sent to our Combo students pertaining to that age group’s rules/regulations for dress rehearsal and show day!
PICK UP PROCEDURE: Pick up times are approximate. We average each show to be 2.5-3 hours. Please do not attempt to retrieve your child before they have been officially dismissed by the directors/teachers/volunteers. You must have your wristband present for pick up following rehearsal. You will sign them out at the same location you checked them in.
RECITAL SHOW TIMES: SHOW 1 (June 4th) will begin at 6:00PM and SHOW 2 (June 5th) will begin at 7:00PM. Arrival/drop off time for all dancers is 5 PM. Doors will open to the theater 30 minutes prior to show time.
Just like rehearsal, you will stop by our check in table, retrieve a wristband and sign your child in. Students will then be brought to their appropriate dressing rooms. NO ONE will be allowed inside the theatre or backstage area except parent volunteers and faculty.
Please understand that dancers cannot leave the venue until after the finale which is at the end of the show. Please understand this is for the safety of your children. Please be patient with our staff and volunteers, the checkout process can be timely but will flow smoothly with your patience and following of procedure. You will meet back at the check in area with your wristband, and sign your child out at the conclusion of the show.
THEATER RULES: Please turn off all cell phones upon entering the theatre! Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time. You must have your online ticket confirmation. Taking pictures and flash photography are strictly prohibited inside the theatre and if found in use will be confiscated until after the show. As most theatre patrons know, dancers must stay focused to avoid injury. Please respect the theatre policies and be respectful of your fellow audience members. The videographer we hire will provide the highest quality video. Please also refrain from getting up and entering/exiting during performances. Please wait until the conclusion of a performance to move around the theater.
RECITAL VOLUNTEERS: A volunteer sign-up sheet is located at the front desk for each show (Sunday and Monday). If you volunteer, you will help all students in your assigned room with costume and hair changes. Volunteers will be allowed to watch your child while on stage from the side wings. You must be available to volunteer for both dress rehearsal and the evening program. Volunteers may leave between dress rehearsal and the show time but must arrive back by drop off time. You can choose to volunteer for one or both shows. The sign-up sheet will be removed from the front desk once the maximum number of volunteers has been reached. We appreciate all our volunteers. THANK YOU!
RECITAL HI-DEF VIDEO LINK - This price was included in your recital fee and will be emailed to families in July. Please be patient as they require editing! Please remember that there is no videography allowed during recital. Due to the contract DEA has signed with the Video company we must adhere with this rule. We will have ushers there to help adhere with this rule.
CONCESSIONS: We will be selling concessions (food/drinks) as well as small gifts prior to the show as well as during intermission. It will be cash only. The table will be by the theater entry.
RECITAL T-SHIRTS: If you did not pre-order a recital t-shirt, the deadline to pre-order is May 18th! We will have a few additional shirts available to purchase on site at the check in/check out table. First come first serve. They will be $25 cash only.