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For most, it is that time of year again. For others, this is your first time experiencing the end of the dance year. This packet is designed to help answer most of your questions and tell you what to expect. If for some reason something is not answered or explained well, feel free as always to call, email, or drop a note for Miss Sarah. This packet will include information on recital, rehearsal, pictures and dates that are important to remember.

The spring revue is a one show program held at Fred Moore Middle School in Anoka.

Recital T-Shirts
T-Shirt orders have been sent in. Once they have been shipped to us they will be distributed to all students. If any parents would like to purchase a t-shirt, they are $12.00. There will be limited sizes and quantities available. If you plan on participating in parades over the summer, these shirts are what we want them to wear. (refer to parades towards the end of this packet)

Tickets
Recital tickets will go on sale May 5th and close on June 6th. All tickets need to be purchased during the month of May. All tickets that have not been purchased by the pre-sale date will be available at the door. General Admission Tickets will be $8.00 pre-sale and $10.00 at the door. Children 5 and under are free however that needs to be accounted for on the order form. Tickets are on a first come, first served basis. There are no refunds on tickets.
Please fill out the ticket form at the end of this packet, return it and your check to the payment box.
All final balances must be paid in full in order to receive any tickets or your professional pictures. If they have not been paid before rehearsal, a bill will be at the ticket desk and cash or money order must be used for payment. No checks will be accepted for final balances on rehearsal or recital day.

Costumes
Please do not ask when costumes will be in. The studio gets them when they are shipped out. We know everyone is excited and truthfully, so are we. They come when they come. All pieces of your dancer(s) costumes should be labeled with their name. Please have your dancer’s costumes in a garment bag that is labeled also. When costumes are distributed, your child will try them on. Costumes are ordered from catalogs and follow a sizing guide to a range of measurements that were taken earlier in the year. If your child's costume is too small or big, (if in doubt, the next larger size was ordered) we have a studio seamstress to make any adjustments. She will be able to discuss what it will cost. Or you can have your own seamstress do your alterations for you. All parents are responsible for keeping track of all costume pieces, care and transportation to all events or venues. (pictures, rehearsal and recital)

Picture Day, May 19-23 2008
All pictures will be taken on the normal scheduled class day/time. Purchasing pictures is completely optional; however, attendance is mandatory on that day. The studio will have pictures ordered and will want all students from each class in them. Besides that, every dancer likes to see themselves in pictures that are displayed at the studio. Paula, from Passionate Portraits in Hugo, will be coming to our studio again this year. She has very reasonable prices. Students should come to class with hair and make-up done, and tights on. Make-up for pictures should be worn light.
All order forms are at the end of this packet. These forms must all be filled out and will be collected on the class one week before picture day. This will make picture day run very smooth. If you choose to not purchase pictures at this time, we will still take a solo picture of your dancer. This way it is on file and if you choose to order later, we will have it for you. You will be able to reorder for up to a year after the picture date through Passionate Portraits. There are no substitutions for any packages. Each form is for each dance. Classes with two-in-one costumes will have half the students in the tap skirt and half in the ballet. For the student’s solo picture, you may choose which ever skirt your dancer would like to wear. Parents will NOT be allowed in the dance room during pictures unless asked in by the director. It will be crowed enough with dancers & photography equipment. NO exceptions. If you have a special request, discuss it with Miss Sarah before hand. Thank you for your understanding.

Rehearsal, Saturday June ?
Students will have a scheduled time to come in and rehearse on the stage, and to get stage directions, etc. It calms the nerves for many dancers to know what to expect on recital day. The schedule of rehearsal times will be given during the last class before recital weekend. Plan on having your dancer there anywhere from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. All dressing will be done in the auditorium/girls rest room that day. Parents, you will be allowed to take pictures/flash photography on this day only. No videotaping will be allowed. This rule is taken very seriously. Students will perform the dance maybe two or three times, or might be asked up again. Please listen to all directions once the dance is finished, and then you can change into your next costume or street clothes. Rehearsal is not only for the dancers, but for everyone running the show for lighting and sound as well, so please be patient. Make-up should be heavy and according to any adjustments you may have seen that need to be made or to the director’s comments. Dancers should come in tights and pants over them with a t-shirt. Dancers should never come to the school in costume.
Concessions will be available, along with some small gifts for the dancers.

Recital, Sunday 11:00 June ?
Dancers should arrive at the school around 10:15-10:30 a.m. with one parent. Please have all other guests arrive between 10:45-11:00 a.m. Doors will not open until 10:45 a.m. The will be plenty of time to enter the auditorium and find your seats. Students and one parent should report to the gym for check-in. Once your child is ready and set to go, you will release your child the chaperones until the end of the show. No parents will be allowed into the gym or backstage for any reason during the performance. We will have backstage moms that are in charge. They must be respected at all times. The parent that checks in the dancer will receive a pass. That pass will be needed in order to go in the dressing room to help your dancer pack up.
Students should come to the school in tights only. Please leave the rest of the costume to be put on when arriving at the school. This will save everyone in the case of any accidents.
No flash photography is allowed on recital day. It is for the dancers safety and concentration. Especially for the little ones.
Each year CDC has a videographer come in and videotape our show professionally. They are priced around $20-25.00. If any parent would like to videotape, they may do so, however you will be charged a $20 balcony pass. It will be considered the ticket for the show and you must stay in the balcony for the entirety of the show. In the normal ticket price we do not charge for balcony rental. If we must rent that space, we ask that it is paid for. Only one pass per family will be allowed. This pass must be paid for during pre-sale ticket orders in to be sure we can contact the school to add this on for rental.
No food or drink is allowed in the auditorium at any time. This is only our rule because it is the schools rule. If we want to keep ticket costs low and be able to use this great facility, this rule needs to be followed. Pass this information onto all your guests.
Parents and guests should stay seated during any routine be performed. Please only exit the auditorium between dances, if needed. Give all the dancers that have worked so hard to put this show on for everyone the respect they deserve.
Your instructors will be happy to have pictures taken with any students who would like them. Please wait until the recital is finished. There will be plenty of time!!

ABC's Of A Calm Recital
• Accessories~Use a zip lock bag to hold any accessories for each dance with dance name and dancers name on bag. Please use a sharpie to write on bags. Perhaps listing on the bag what needs to return to the bag will be of great help to all people backstage. Some people like to use small, see through storage containers as well.
• Band-Aids~Sponge Bob is not welcome on stage. Please use nude band-aids if your dancer has an owey.
• Calm~Calm begins with the parents. Let's all stay calm and keep the volume and urgency levels "low" all days. There is no challenge that can't be worked out. We always find a way. No problem is too big.
• Clothing Rack~There will be one or two clothing racks available. If you would like to bring one to share with others in your class that would be very kind of you.
• Class Mothers~There will be backstage help. Explain to your dancers that other dancer’s moms will most likely be helping your dancer get ready. Dancers need to listen and stay with them at all times. If you would be interested in helping backstage, speak with Miss Sarah right away.
• Director~Let your director do the decision making and delegating. She has been doing this for 9 years, has seen things done many different ways, and knows what she likes. This is the most stressful week that she has all year. Please stay calm, relaxed and respect the decisions she has made for the best of everyone. There is no problem that needs to be stressed over. It will be taken care of in a timely matter.
• Dressing Rooms~Respect all others space and property in the dressing rooms. Please stay in your designated area. There will be ample space for all dancers backstage.
• Drinks~Covered bottled water ONLY is allowed in the dressing rooms. It is the best thing your dancer can drink to be healthy and not feel icky, and the easiest to clean off the floor and will not show on costumes if spilled. As parents, we are sure you understand.
• Fan Clubs~Family and friends do not belong backstage. Please wait to give that special dancer gifts, flowers or hugs until after the show.
• Hair and Make-up~Yes, your dancer has to wear make-up for pictures, rehearsal and recital. All these events have bright lights and will drown out your child’s face. It is called theatrical make-up. At a minimum, they should have light blue or light purple eye shadow, mascara, blush, and dark pink or red lipstick. Optional make-up for older girls ages 12 and up: eyeliner, foundation, powder.
• Keeping Cool~We have a few fans that will be in the dressing room. If you have one that you can bring, let Miss Sarah know. She will let you know if it will be needed.
• Nail Polish~No nail polish will be acceptable. All dancers are to be uniform. There will be nail polish remover on rehearsal and recital days. If you child comes with it on, it will be taken off.
• Passing The Time~Since our show is going to have quick costume changes and it is not yet a long show, please do not bring things to pass the time. We do not want a child in tears on stage because we had to abruptly stop them from doing something they enjoy.
• Planning~The recital is not an 'on that day' activity. Please be sure you have gone through everything and double checked shoes the nights before. The show cannot wait for someone to run home.
• Questions~CDC has an “Open Door Policy.” Ask any questions you have at any time.
• Shoes~Give your dancer’s shoes a little extra attention. Wipe them up a bit, or polish them to give them that special touch.
• Snacks~You can pack some “neat” snacks for your dancer if you'd like. Crackers, roll-ups, goldfish, or grapes would all be acceptable. Please keep it to a small proportion. Koolaid bursts and cheetoes are NOT a good choice for snacks.

• Timing~ Timing is everything. Be on time and be where you are supposed to be at all times. This will keep things running smoothly, be less confusing, and less stressful for your director and all other dancers.
• Video Taping~ We consider video taping in the audience very rude at our studio. It is such a disruptive thing that others do not want have happening by them or sitting behind.
• ZZZZZ's~Make sure your dancer is well rested. They will need it. Not having a nap is the number one reason of crankiness in little ones, followed by being hungry.

Trophies
All students will receive a trophy after the show is complete. All dancers will be asked to come back up on stage after the final dance for thank you's and to distribute trophies. They should remain in the last costume they danced in.
There will be a posted sheet with all the dancers names. Be sure to make that we have your dancer’s name printed the way you would like to have it printed on the trophy.

Parades
Each year, weather permitting, our studio attends parades for Andover’s Fun Fest, Ramsey’s Happy Days, and the Anoka Halloween Grand Day Parade. Information regarding dates, line-up numbers, times, route, and other information will be mailed out approximately one week before the parade. Students are asked to wear black shorts, pants, or skorts along with the recital t-shirts. Water is always provided for all dancers walking in the parades. For the Andover Fun Fest, we would like to have a performance group to perform at the festival grounds on Friday night or Saturday afternoon. Parents are required to walk along with the parade group in order to help keep kids moving along and handing out flyers!

Call the Studio at
(612) 998-7290,
or email us at
Sarah@ContempoDanceCentre.com
today!!!