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Important Recital Information

Recital Information to download & print (same info that is below)
recital_info_2022_a.pdf
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Ticket info and order form
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DVD order form
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Questions?
Please call 978-852-7298 or email NashobaValleyDance@gmail.com BEFORE MAY 6.
Questions after May 7 should be emailed.
 
Reminders:
* Attendance is mandatory in all classes beginning April 11.
* All tuition and fees must be paid in full by April 25 in order for students to receive their costumes and participate in the recital. Costumes will be handed out the week of April 25.
* Regular classes will NOT be held Monday, May 9 - Saturday, May 14.
* Regular classes will resume on Monday, May 16 and continue through Saturday, May 28.
* DVD order forms are due to the studio by Saturday, May 7 or at the theater on Saturday, May 14.
* The performance will NOT have an intermission. It will be approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Please plan accordingly.
 
Costume Instructions
PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO PLAY OR EAT IN THEIR COSTUME (until after May 14).
Please cut all tags that can be seen and feel free to cut off any itchy ones on the inside of the costume. 
Please write your child’s name on the inside of their shoes, costumes and anything else they may be bringing with them…especially if they have more than one costume. We CAN NOT be held responsible for lost belongings.
 
The big list of NO’s:
NO UNDERWEAR should be worn with costumes (think of it like a bathing suit). Pull ups are ok.
NO JEWELRY - To avoid losing them, please remove all earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, anklets, etc. BEFORE you arrive at the theater.
NO NAIL POLISH or FAKE TATTOOS – No toenail polish for those dancing barefoot.
NO FOOD will be allowed backstage. Water is allowed. Snacks and water will be provided.
NO CELL PHONES allowed backstage.
NO PARENTS/GUARDIANS will be allowed backstage. We want you to enjoy the performance.
NO SICKNESS – We understand how important the performance is for your child but please don’t bring them if they have a fever, are vomiting or are contagious in anyway. If your child is not well enough to be left backstage without a parent then they are not well enough to perform.
SPAGHETTI – Please be sure to tuck in the ties of your ballet slippers. Cut them short so that there is not as much to tuck in. A big knot shoved inside a ballet slipper can be very uncomfortable.
TOYS – Please do not bring toys. We’d hate for a child to misplace anything. We will provide all the activities to keep them busy backstage.
 
HAIR
Hair should be worn in a basic ballet bun for ALL levels and styles (unless otherwise stated).
How to do a ballet bun…
What you will need: hair brush, ponytail holder, bobby pins or hair pins, hair net (should be the same color as the dancer’s hair - available at CVS, Walmart), lots and lots of gel or hairspray
It is best to start with child’s hair wet (and dirty). Pull hair back into ponytail in the middle of the back of the head (be sure it’s not on top). Be sure that the hair is pulled straight back with NO parts. Try to get bangs back too. Wrap the ponytail around so that the hair looks like a cinnamon bun. Place hair net around bun and secure with bobby pins. All whispies should be secured with bobby pins or clips that are the same color as the hair. Spray entire head with hair spray. Hair should be hard (like a turtle shell). The backstage crew will be checking hair before students go on stage and will most likely add extra crisp to everyone’s head. 
Please DO NOT use a “donut” or other bun maker.
If hair is too short to go up in a bun…
Pull hair up out of child’s face and secure with either one barrette in the center or two (one on each side). Secure any whispies with bobby pins and spray with hair spray. Please use BLACK ponytail holder and be sure hair is crispy.
 

MAKE UP
Make up must be worn so that faces can be seen on stage with the bright lights. Please no blue eye shadow, natural colors only. Please do not use glitter in hair, on face or body (with stage lights this looks like sweat). Dark red or maroon lipstick is a must! Please apply make up prior to arriving at the theater. DO NOT send make up back stage with your child.
*Pre-Ballet, All level 1,2 & 3 classes – blush, eye shadow, lipstick
*Levels 4, 5, 6 & 7– blush, eye shadow, lipstick, BLACK mascara & eyeliner
* Levels 8, 9, 10 & Teen – above make up with fake eyelashes
 
WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE PERFORMANCE
All Ballet and Pre-Ballet classes – Pink footed or convertible tights (no seams or designs), pink ballet slippers (no designs, spaghetti tucked in or cut off), Hair in bun
 
Tap 1/2, Tap 3/4/5 – pink ballet tights, black tap shoes
Tap 6/7/8 – black leggings (can wear ballet tights underneath, black tap shoes)
Tap 9/10  - pink tights, black tap shoes, black camisole leotard(if you want)
Jazz 1/2 – pink ballet tights, black jazz shoes
Jazz/ Hip Hop 3/4/5 - pink ballet tights, black jazz shoes, black or nude camisole leotard (if desired)
Jazz 6/7- pink ballet tights, black jazz shoes, black or nude camisole leotard (if desired)
Jazz 8/9 – pink ballet tights, black jazz shoes
Jazz 10 - pink ballet tights, black jazz shoes, black leotard (any style)
Hip Hop 6/7/8 – black camisole leotard, black leggings, black jazz shoes
Hip Hop 9/10 - black camisole leotard, black leggings, black jazz shoes
Musical Theater (all levels)– pink tights, black jazz shoes, nude camisole leotard(if needed)
Modern 6/7 – pink convertible tights, NUDE CAMISOLE LEOTARD, barefoot
Modern 8/9 – black leggings, black camisole leotard, barefoot
Modern 10 – barefoot
Lyric 6/7 –pink convertible tights, NUDE CAMISOLE LEOTARD, barefoot
Lyric 8/9 –pink convertible tights, black camisole leotard, barefoot
Lyric 10 – pink convertible tights OR black dance shorts, barefoot
Choreography – pink convertible tights (possible nude or black camisole leotard
 
 
* Please be sure that your camisole leotards have one skinny strap on each shoulder with no extra straps, sparkles or logos.
Students in multiple dances may wear a nude camisole leotard under their costume as long as it is not visible.
 
 
 
SCHEDULE
 
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022 at the STUDIO
A professional photographer will be at the studio if you would like photos taken of your child in their costume. A sign-up sheet for times will be in the waiting room. Photo order forms are coming soon. Please bring the form with you to your photo appointment. Payments should be made directly to the photographer. The photographer will be Paul Streeter from C3 photography. He has worked with us for many years and does a fantastic job!
 
 
The following rehearsals will take place at Littleton High School --  56 King Street, Littleton
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time and be ready to dance at the times listed below. Please be dressed in costume with hair done. Make up is not necessary. We have a tight schedule. Please be patient. We will try to run as close to on time as possible. This is the only opportunity to practice on the stage before the performance. It is important that all students are present.
 
Parents will not be allowed in the theater or down the hallway. (Sorry, no sneak peeks.)
 
PLEASE WAIT IN THE LOBBY until the class is called into the theater. Please bring QUIET activities to do with your children while you wait. And please NO RUNNING or SCREAMING. Students will be dismissed back to the lobby.
 
ATTENTION ALL TAP STUDENTS – DO NOT PUT YOUR TAP SHOES ON IN THE LOBBY. Carry your shoes into the theater for both rehearsal and the performance. Tap dancing (even walking in your tap shoes) is not permitted in the lobby or hallways. Please put your name on your tap shoes so that they do not get mixed up backstage.
 
Thursday, May 12 at the theater
4:00-4:45         Ballet 6 (Wednesday 3:45) 
Ballet 7 (Wednesday 3:45) 
Lyric 6/7 (Wednesday 5:00)
Modern 6/7 (Monday 5:15)
Musical Theater 6/7(Tuesday 7:30)
 
4:30-5:15         Hip Hop 6/7/8 (Thursday 4:30)
Jazz 6/7 (Tuesday 6:30)
Tap 6/7/8 (Monday 7:00)
 
5:00-5:45         Ballet 5 (Tuesday 4:30)
Ballet 3 (Monday 4:30)
Jazz/Hip Hop 3/4/5 (Tuesday 5:30)
Tap 3/4/5 (Monday 3:45)
 
 
5:45-8:15         Pointe 8/9/10
                        Ballet/Pointe 10
                        Variations
                        Musical Theater 8/9
                        Musical Theater 10
                        Hip Hop 9/10
                        Ballet 8/9
                        Jazz 10
                        Jazz 8/9
                        Lyric 10
                        Lyric 8/9
                        Modern 10
                        Modern 8/9
                        Tap 9/10
                        Choreography
                        Senior dance
 
Friday, May 13 at the theater
 
4:00-4:45         Pre-Dance (Saturday 9:00)
                        Pre-Ballet (Saturday 9:45)
                        Ballet 1/2 (Saturday 10:30)
 
4:30-5:00         Pre-Ballet (Tuesday 10:30AM)
                        Pre-Ballet (Tuesday 3:45PM)
 
4:45-5:15         Ballet 1/2 (Monday 3:45)
                        Tap 1/2 (Monday 4:30)
                        Jazz 1/2 (Monday 5:15)
 
5:00-5:45         Pre-Ballet (Wednesday 9:45AM)
                        Ballet 1/2 (Thursday 4:30)
 
5:30                 ALL CLASSES LEVELS 6 & UP ARRIVE
6:00-8:00         Dress Rehearsal – All styles levels 6,7,8,9 & 10
                        ALL COSTUMES & HAIR FOR DRESS REHEARSAL
 
 
Saturday, May 14 at the theater
12:30               Levels 8, 9 & 10 arrive
12:40               Levels 6 & 7 arrive
12:50               Levels 3, 4 & 5 arrive
1:00                 ALL OTHER STUDENTS ARRIVE
1:15                 All dancers on stage
1:40                 Doors to the theater will open
2:00                 PERFORMANCE
 
Please arrive with hair and make-up done, in costume and with a smile. J
Students in multiple dances should arrive in their first costume that they wear in the performance.
There will be a table to check-in located near the entrance to the backstage/hallway. Parents will not be allowed in the backstage area or hallway. Please put your child’s name on anything that they bring including costume (and all accessories), ballet slippers, tap shoes, jazz shoes, etc. No food will be allowed backstage. If your child is only in one dance they will NOT be allowed to bring a bag backstage. PLEASE CARRY TAP SHOES TO THE BACKSTAGE AREA. Water and nut/milk free snacks will be provided to the dancer’s backstage.
 
DANCERS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BACKSTAGE UNTIL THE END OF THE PERFORMANCE.
 
PICKING UP YOUR CHILD AFTER THE SHOW
One adult per child/family REMAIN IN THE THEATER after the performance is finished. We will announce each group and ask that only parents/guardians of that group enter the side door to the hallway/backstage area. Students will be dismissed by age (youngest to oldest up to level 5). If you have an older child or a child in multiple dances, you will be allowed backstage to help your child gather their belongings AFTER the younger students are dismissed. Once you have picked up your child you may then exit down the hallway toward the lobby to meet the rest of your party. The hallway will be one way from the theater doors out to the lobby. Students may not leave the backstage area unless an adult is there to pick them up. Please be patient…we want to make sure every child is matched to a parent. Students in levels 6 and up will remain backstage until levels 5 and under are dismissed to their parents. They will then be released.
 
Doors to the theater will open approximately 20 minutes before the performance. Tickets will be on sale prior to the show in the lobby. Checks or cash only please, credit cards can not be processed at the theater.
PHOTOGRAPHY IS NOT PERMITTED DURING THE PERFORMANCE. The flash is distracting and dangerous to the dancers and the screen is distracting to those seated behind you. 
VIDEOTAPING DURING THE PERFORMANCE WILL BE STRICTLY PROHIBITED as it violates copyright laws. DVD order forms are available at the studio and in the lobby of the theater. The DVD’s are very high quality. We are excited to have Media Creations as our videographer again this year!
Audience members who are caught videotaping or taking photographs will be asked to leave the theater.

TICKETS
Tickets will be on sale at the studio during the following times.
Sunday, April 10         9:00am – noon
Saturday, April 30       11:30am - 1:30pm
Saturday, May 7         11:30am - 1:30pm
 
Ticket price is $25. Children sitting in a seat require the purchase of a ticket.
Tickets are for sale on a first come, first serve basis. Students dancing in the performance do not need a ticket.
 
*We will serve families that are physically in line first. Those buying for multiple families will have to get back in the line after purchasing their tickets to buy for the other families.
*Please be advised that when purchasing tickets, we will not leave just one seat alone. When choosing your seats, if it leaves one empty seat in a row you will be asked to choose different seats as it proves to be difficult to sell just one seat and we want to make sure that all families can sit together in the theater.
 
** Families will be limited to 10 tickets each. Those needing more tickets may purchase remaining tickets at the theater on performance day on a first come, first serve basis.
*SEATING WILL BE RESERVED. When you purchase tickets, you will be able to see a seating chart and pick your seats.
Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. You will NOT be able to return or exchange tickets or seats once you have purchased your tickets. Cash, check, venmo or credit cards will be accepted at ticket selling times. Please make checks payable to Nashoba Valley Dance Academy or NVDA.
 
If you are unable to come to any of the ticket sale dates you may fill out the form  and drop it in the black mailbox along with payment. Ticket orders placed with the form will not be filled until after the first ticket sale date. Cash or check only please if using ticket order form.


 
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