SFTA-danceicon-green
SFTA DANCE RECITALS INFORMATION
At School For The Arts we value the recital experience as an important part of the growth experience for our students and as a time to celebrate their efforts.

May 2024 Recital Information

  • Recital will be held in the Main Auditorium of the 2|42 Community Center, Brighton
  • Friday evening, May 3, 2024 | 6:30pm performances start
  • Dancers should arrive dressed in costume with hair and makeup complete by 5:45pm at the latest
  • School For The Arts Dance recitals are free to attend and we have plenty of seating.
    Please invite as many friends and family as you would like. Our students love performing to a full house!
  • Doors open for audience at 6:00pm

Recital Success Tips

To help your student prepare for their recital performance there is nothing better than practicing.

Your instructor will work with your student to prepare for a successful recital experience. In addition we have provided some at home tips for a top performance.

  • Schedule Mock Performances
    Invite a parent, sibling, grandparent, or even a stuffed animal to sit and watch your student practice their recital dance(s).
  • Dress Rehearsal
    Dancers should come dressed according to the guidelines below. This includes costume, shoes, accessories, hair, etc.. This is an important part of preparing dancers for the recital experience and will allow Ms. Amy the opportunity to make any suggestions or tweaks if necessary. 
  • Know What to Expect
    Students will sit with parent volunteers* in our reserved performers section and enter for dances from backstage. The performers section is not only another way to designate and celebrate our performers, it also helps students to stay focused and prepared for their performance. In addition this seating method promotes a more enjoyable audience experience and transition time between performances.

Recital Volunteers Needed

All volunteers will be able to see their dancers perform.

  • Minimum of one recital stage mom is needed for each class
  • Minimum of two stage moms for the Growing in Dance and Ballet + Tap classes with costume changes
  • Stage moms should arrive by 5:30pm

Stage moms will assist by sitting with dancers in a designated section, helping dancers on and off stage, and backstage costume changes for combo classes. All volunteers will be able to see their dancers perform and will have early access to the main auditorium.

We are also looking for someone to volunteer as our recital photographer. This will include taking photos of each class when they return to the stage at the end of the evening and also to take our school group photo. 

If you are interested in volunteering as a stage mom or recital photographer please send an email to sfta@242community.com.

Dress Rehearsal Schedule | May 2024

Dress rehearsal is an important time for students to get familiar with the stage, our tech team to learn the dancers’ cues, and for Ms. Amy to provide additional costume tips. Dance dress rehearsals are held in the 2|42 Brighton Main Auditorium which is located on the lower level at the opposite end of the field from the hallway to the dance studio.

Due to usage of the auditorium for church rehearsal and services we are not able to use the space Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Classes held during those times are scheduled for Tuesday evening dress rehearsals. We apologize for any scheduling inconvenience.

Dancers should come to dress rehearsal in their full costume, accessories, shoes, and hair done as if this were the performance.

———

MONDAY APRIL 29 REHEARSALS

Monday Class | Ballet 5-5:30pm
Monday Class | Ballet 5:30-6pm
 (students also in 6:30 tap please arrive dressed in ballet costume, bring tap costume as well)
Monday Class | Tap 6-6:30pm
Monday Class + Friday Class* | Hip Hop 6:30-7:15pm
*Friday Hip Hop class will not meet on May 3

———

TUESDAY APRIL 30 REHEARSALS

Wednesday Evening Class* | Growing in Dance 5-5:30pm
Wednesday Evening Class*| Hip Hop 5:30-6pm
Wednesday Evening Class* | Ballet 6-6:30pm
Private Rental Group | 6:30-7pm
*Wednesday evening classes will not meet on May 1

———

WEDNESDAY MAY 1 REHEARSALS

Wednesday Morning Class | Ballet + Tap Combo 10:15-11:15am
(which costume to arrive in to be determined)
Wednesday Morning Class | Growing in Dance 11:15-11:45am

———

FRIDAY MAY 3 REHEARSALS

Friday Class | Growing In Dance Friday 10:15-10:45am
Friday Class | Ballet 10:45-11:30am

Recital Costume, Hair, and Makeup Information

Each class will have a uniform look. Please be sure your dancer(s) are wearing the correct color tights, shoes, and other costume pieces listed below.

Please do not wear extra jewelry or hair accessories other than the ones provided or nail polish for the recital performance. Thank you for your cooperation.

———

ALL DANCERS | Hair and Makeup:

-Growing in Dance, Ballet and Tap female students should have their hair in a doughnut style bun on the crown of the head

-Hip Hop female students should wear a high ponytail

-Boys can wear their hair how they choose

-Makeup is not required but preferred and highly recommended by Ms. Amy and does help to complete the stage look as well as helps a student’s features to stand out on stage under bright lights.  A little brown shadow, black mascara, pink blush, and dark pink or red lipstick are suitable options. No nail polish please.

———

MONDAY CLASSES

Ballet ages 5-7 Monday 5pm Class | Recital Attire Planning:


Ballet ages 7-9 Monday 5:30pm Class | Recital Attire Planning:

 

Tap ages 7-9 Monday 6pm Class | Recital Attire Planning:

 

Hip Hop Monday 6:30pm & Friday 9:30am Classes | Recital Attire Planning:

  • Hip Hop costume
  • No show socks
  • Hip hop class shoes (Black Walmart tennis shoe)
  • Please note that no extra jewelry or hair accessories should be worn other than the ones provided

———

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

Ballet + Tap Combo Wednesday 10:15am Class | Recital Attire Planning:

 

Growing In Dance Wednesday 11:15am Class | Recital Attire Planning:


Growing In Dance Wednesday 5pm Class | Recital Attire Planning:


Hip Hop Wednesday 5:30pm Class | Recital Attire Planning:

  • Hip Hop costume
  • No show socks
  • Hip hop class shoes (Black Walmart tennis shoe)
  • Please note that no extra jewelry or hair accessories should be worn other than the ones provided

 

Ballet ages 5-8 Wednesday 6pm Class | Recital Attire Planning:

———

FRIDAY CLASSES

Hip Hop Friday 9:30am Class | Recital Attire Planning:

  • Listed with Monday 6:30pm class above


Growing In Dance Friday 10:15am Class | Recital Attire Planning:

  • Tights – Capezio black
    LINK: Capezio black footed tights (Preferred Choice)
    LINK: Capezio black footed tights (Alternate Choice)
  • Black under shorts for girls
  • Black pants and long sleeved shirt under for boys
  • Ballet class shoes (tied and tucked in) (girls pink, boys black)
  • Costume including all accessories
  • Headbands should be bobby pinned on both sides
  • Note – wands that are included with costume will not be used for the performance
  • Please note that no extra jewelry or hair accessories should be worn other than the ones provided

 

Ballet Friday 10:45am Class | Recital Attire Planning: