For your convenience, we have highlighted the important details that will guide you through the big day. Let the fun begin!
From dress rehearsal through the final bow, this guide brings the recital details together in one convenient place. Save it for dates, preparation reminders, show-day policies, and family activities.
Mandatory for all dancers participating in recital, 06/07–06/12.
Dress rehearsal takes place in the studio during class. A female parent or guardian must stay for the entire class and will be responsible for changing the dancer. Photos and videos are welcome.
06/15 & 06/16 · Dancer arrival: 6:15pm
Arrive in the first costume with hair and makeup complete. Costume includes all costumes, accessories, tights, and shoes.
06/19 · Dancer arrival: 10:15am & 12:30pm
Arrive in the first costume with hair and makeup complete. Costume includes all costumes, accessories, tights, and shoes.
06/17 & 06/18 · Dancer arrival: 6:15pm
Arrive in the first costume with hair and makeup complete. Costume includes all costumes, accessories, tights, and shoes.
Lewis & Clark Community College, Godfrey, IL 62035 · 12/12
All dancers wear winter or Christmas pajamas purchased on their own. Tickets go on sale 11/16 through Ticket Leap for $10 each.
Christmas Cookie Social · at your location during normal tumbling class times
Jerseyville 12/14 · Alton 12/15 · Florissant 12/19
Parents join the normal class time for a winter Tumble Showcase with tumbling, baked goodies, a craft, and family fun.
Lewis & Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey, IL 62035. Performances are held in Hathaway Cultural Center. Friends and family should enter through the building entrance and go up the outside stairs to the large auditorium doors.
A parent or guardian brings the dancer to the dressing room entrance. After check-in, class moms and teachers supervise the dancer and costumes. After the show, parents report to the designated check-out area.
Hair must be worn up and off the face. Light makeup is suggested so dancers are not washed out by stage lights. Do not wear costumes, accessories, or tights before recital photos, dress rehearsal, or the performance.
Everyone is in the finale. Dancers wear the DK Recital t-shirt and black booty shorts, packed in the costume bag. The short finale dance will be taught in class.
Costume balances are due 01/09/27. Pay by cash or credit/debit card; costumes will not be ordered without full payment.
The $150 family recital fee is due 03/03/27. It covers ticketing, production, facility rental, music licensing, livestreaming, staff, the dancer’s recital t-shirt, and related show costs.
A great way for parents to join the recital fun. Learn a dance to perform at recital with the Mom Squad or Daddy/Daughter Dance.
Costumes may change based on ship dates and size availability. The order date is 01/25. Location-specific galleries for Alton, Jerseyville, and Florissant will be added as costume photos are available.
Do not wear costumes before photos, dress rehearsal, or recital. Press costumes before the show, store hats in a hatbox, steam tutus upside down, remove packaging string from fringe skirts, and label every costume, shoe, accessory, and pair of tights.
Please clap during and after numbers, stay for the entire show, and keep students backstage for the entire performance. Do not bring food or drinks into the theatre. Turn off flashes and place phones, iPads, and handheld games on silent or off.
Join the fun in all classes during 05/24–05/29. Daily themes will be shared with families.
03/29–04/03 at your location during your class time.
Keep the recital calendar handy so your family has the full season schedule in advance.
Save this guide and prepare for a recital season full of confidence, teamwork, and unforgettable memories.