JD's Academy of Dance
Synergy
Recital Tid Bits
Just a couple things to help you understand a Dance Recital…
- JDA Recitals are full productions put on as a showcase of Dancer’s work over our 8 month season, as well as for our audiences’ entertainment.
- The show is approximately 2 hours long and is a full Theatre event including a professional Emcee, lighting and sound, all levels and ages of students from 1 to adult.
Competitive and Recreational dancers work together in true family and professional fashion to entertain with all genres of Dance including tap, jazz, ballet, musical theatre, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary and acrobatics.
- We move FAST! Our goal is to give every dancer their moment to shine on stage and revel in the accolades of their hard work, all while the audience is privy to a smooth show and none of the quick changes and wonderful chaos backstage. I feel bad sometimes the audience never gets to share in the Party going on behind the curtain!!
- This is where our dance family truly shines. Parents and Dancers taking care of each other. The helping is intoxicating and never are you alone. There is ALWAYS someone there, who is as new as you or has been there for what seems like forever, willing to help.
Now for the nitty gritty...
1. Recital is May 4 2024
2. 1pm and 6:30pm.
3. Location is Stettler Performing Arts Centre
Seats will sell out quite quickly and with there being no standing room allowed in the PAC, please make sure you purchase tickets for everyone you wish to see recital. Only unsold seats are sold at the door. By not having a ticket you run the risk of not having your entire party gain entry to the theatre.
4. Dress rehearsal
Monday April 29 at the Stettler performing arts
(PAC)
Start time 4pm sharp
Finish 7:30pm
*Friday showcase performers can practice on stage from 7:30-9pm or before Fridays showcase at 5:00-5:30pm*
Plan to stay for the entirety.
Bring things for your dancers to do.
Dancers under the age of 11 must have an adult/older teen to accompany them.
No running around the theatre or playing movement games allowed.
Required:
Costumes
Shoes
Hair
*rec classes will have all costume items by then 👍
Make up is optional but a great time to practice.
*we will be working thru the program in order to allow everyone to know how it will all work show day as well as amount of time each dancer has to change costumes, what dressing rooms are like day of recital, etc.
It is a mock recital to be sure Saturday's shows run smoothly.
Only deviation from the program will be that the finale will go first rather than last.
When your dancer has then done their dance(s) you are free to leave or stay and watch the other dancers.
On Saturday the finale will be the final dance on the program.
The program order will be posted in each dressing room along with dressing room assignments.
Parents (and kids) will be able to sit in the front and watch any and all of the numbers during dress rehearsal.
But will also get to dry run how changing their dancer, leaving them with their helpers and run out to the front to watch and then pop back to grab their dancer will work on recital day :)
Dancers will practice changing immediately for their dance(s), can pop out to watch and make sure they are ready backstage for their number 2 dances before they go on stage.
There are no "times" when each group dances. This is a collective production of JDA dancers.
Saturday's shows will run anywhere from 2-2.5 hours each.
By doing a dry run we will also have a better idea of the real time length.
5. Solo and duet show with Acro demonstrations and adult class performances will be in a separate showcase. May 3 at 7pm.
Tickets $15 for this show. Link will be provided.
Graduating dancers will perform solos at their Recital day of choice.
5. Studio photos
Details listed below
Full costume, shoes, hair are required for photos
You are not required to purchase photos but all dancers are required to attend.
Photos will be taken by a professional photographer and will be available for purchase.
Digital and printed options available.
7. Ticket sales
follow this link to purchase ***ticket sales will open April 2024.
- There are no “free” seats. If you or your child wish to be guaranteed at seat you must purchase a ticket. The stairs and floor cannot be used for children to watch. This is against fire code.
- Tickets are $20 (adults) $15 ( Seniors) each and will go on sale in April via the online parent portal.
- Any children under 3 who sit on a lap do not need a ticket. Again if you wish them to have their own seat you must purchase one.
- Tickets are purchased online and you will be provided the link when it is available.
- Teachers do not take orders for tickets.
- Tickets are NON REFUNDABLE and not exchangable. Please only purchase the number of tickets you need and refrain from getting extra. If you have extras you are free to sell them on your own.
- Reserving seats.
Tickets are numbered and lettered according to a corresponding seat in the PAC. The letter and number on your ticket will be the seat you have purchased. These are your reserved seats. Recital is NOT rush seating.
8. Dress rehearsal.
Monday April 29
@the Performing Arts Centre
There is waiting involved. Please bring activities for your dancers to do while they are waiting. Food and snacks are allowed in the lobby area but NOTHING must enter the theatre.
We work through the entire program so you and the dancers know what the order is and how long they have for each costume change.
BE PREPARED TO BE THERE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION 4-7:30pm.
Hair and makeup is up to you but full costume is required.
All dancers under the age of 11 must have an adult present.
NO PANTIES please. We do not want to see your child’s undies on stage.
9. Recital
Saturday May 4th 1pm and 6:30pm.
-Dancers arrive an hour before each show. Level 2-4 comp dancers arrive 1.5 hours prior.
-You will have a dressing room assigned to your group. Watch for and follow signs
-Program order will be posted in each dressing room.
-Dressing rooms can get crowded- no “extras” backstage.
A parent to help with costume changes, bathroom needs, etc .
When your child is not dancing they are allowed to watch from the front.
Remember if you want them to have their own seat you will need to purchase one, if they do not have a seat there will be a designated "dancer watching space" on the floor beside the audience
-Full stage make up (watch application you tube video – link on website), hair and costume.
**please disregard the makeup ordering link. It is no longer valid.
-All dancers, all groups, perform in Both shows.
10. Questions.
If you have any question during this process please ask!!
Ask Me, ask the other teachers, or Rebecca Scott, ask your fellow dance moms.
Do not find yourself lost or frustrated.
The kids have worked all season for this day and it is the most fulfilling if Mom or Dad is enjoying it too!
It is hard to revel in your dancer’s proud moments if you are feeling frustrated and confused.
Always ask.
Ask to clarify, ask to understand, ask for help.
We are a dance family and family takes care of each other and celebrates successes!
Watch for the Schedules at the studio!
Makeup
*must be worn. Stage lights make naked faces invisible.
Eyeshadow - brown
Blush - pink
Lipstick- pink or Red
Mascara- black
Eyeliner black
If you choose to use false eyelashes you will not need mascara.
Tights - beige tights or pantyhose. Acro - no tights or footless tights
Shoes- shoes the dancers wear in class. Acro no shoes
Hair
Comp team, Rec teens, Acro - middle part low bun
Rec tiny dancers and Rec Minis - high curly pony
Rec junior jazz - low pony
The links are on the website OR...
link to the JDA synergy channel...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgkobMZDumESGOpQg7Q8iQ
Costume lists.
Recreational costume lists will be provided.
You will be provided with a costume list mentioning anything you will need to provide.
Unless you are told to provide an item all costume items will be provided for you.
You supply the tights and shoes.
Miss Jaimie supplies you with everything else.
(unless otherwise mentioned to you by Miss Jaimie)
Finale costume
* finale is a separate number from the class dances done at the end of the entire show.
It is where ALL JDA dancers take the stage together for their last applause and final bow.
***This year Dancers will wear over their black base:
Sundresses, skirts, capris/ jeans/black pants with a colourful t-shirt or tank.
Items you already own :)
the Finale theme is 50/60's soda shop dance party.
Tiny and Mini dancers can wear their costume from their group number if they prefer.
All dancers wear black (please no logos if at all possible)
Top - Black tshirt, tank, bodysuit (littles with skirts is fine), long sleeve.
Bottoms- Black shorts, leggings, joggers, capris, pants. Bodysuits do not need separate bottoms
Photo Schedule -
Photos
Location :
Allyson Prehn Photo – Fine Arts Portrait
5002A 50 street , Stettler
Changing space available on site.
Please do hair and make up before arriving.
Arrive 15 mins BEFORE your scheduled time.
Day 1 - Wednesday May 1
4:00. Tiny dancers - let's dance
4:20. Tiny comp - Dancin'
4:50. Mini combo - ice cream and Jelly
5:00. Mini comp - Push it
5:20. Missy
5:35. Junior jazz- dance to the music
5:50. Trolls together
6:20. Calling you
6:30. Junior tap - hiways
6:40. Wings
7:00. Junior teen ballet - wish
7:15. Teen hip hop -queen
Day 2 - Thursday May 2
4:00. Photograph
4:15. Rough riders
4:30. No mountain
4:45. This will be
5:00. Rock 'n roll
5:15. Rivers and roads
5:30. Good mother
5:45. Never grow up
6:10. Jumpin'
6:25. Trustfall
6:40. Just us
6:50. Touch
7-8pm. Solos and duets