Creative Dance Center | Excellence in Dance Education since 1983

Recital 2023
Guidelines and Reminders
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When is my son or daughter performing?

There are two (2) recitals planned for June 4th. Your dancer will perform in one recital. Recital dances are assigned as follows.

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Consult your dancer's specific class instructions here for show assignments! 

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Can I attend the recital?

Absolutely! Each family receives 2 tickets as part of their recital fee. Details regarding free tickets will be provided to families after May 20th tuition payment. Note: Family account must be up to date to participate in recital activities.

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Additional tickets may be purchased for $15. 

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Click here purchase additional tickets

The recital will also be recorded and a digital download of the performance will be provided to each family as part of the "Performance Fee"

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Photo Opportunities:  

Take photos of your dancer and their friends at the "Step and Repeat" banner/background in the lobby. Post on Social Media!  be sure to tag us! @cdcva on Instagram, or Creative Dance Center VA on Facebook. Photos or video may NOT be taken during the recital as it is distracting to the dancers and other audience members.

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What should my dancer bring? 

All costumes and dance shoes, of course! In addition, we recommend the following:​

• Hair Brush, Bobby Pins, Hair Nets, Hair Spray and GelQ. All hair should be styles as prescribed on the costume instruction sheet. All stray hairs should be pinned and/or sprayed and gelled back so there are no flyaways.

• Lipstick, blush, mascara for any necessary touch ups.

• Safety pins

• Extra pair of new tights (in case of runs)

• Clear liquids to drink. NOTE: Please don't let your dancer eat or drink in their costume

When should I bring my dancer? Where should I go? What should I do? 

Dancers should arrive at the facility 45 minutes before their assigned performance time. The assigned performance is on the costume instructions page for each dance. Click here to find your dancer's costume instructions.

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Dancer MUST arrive dressed in their costume (or first costume, if they have more than one), hair in the appropriate style and makeup applied. Reminder: no underwear under leotard style costumes, jewelry, or nail polish. Dancer should bring ONLY a water bottle and their dance shoes. Dancers who are performing in more than one dance should bring their other costume(s) on a hanger, with accessories and shoes in a zip-lock bag.  The costume hanger should be labeled with the dancer’s name. Any dance bags or other items should remain with a parent. NO FOOD OR DRINK (other than water) is allowed BACKSTAGE, in the DRESSING ROOMS, or the AUDITORIUM.

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Your dancer will meet a CDC staff member in the lobby of the high school. The dancer will be escorted backstage or to a dressing room (for those with multiple dances). Parents will not be allowed in the backstage area. Volunteers have been assigned to assist with any costume changes. Parents may then proceed to the auditorium for the performance.

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Is my dancer required to wear a mask?

Masks will not be required in the dressing rooms, backstage, or while performing. As always, you may choose to have your dancer wear a mask. If you choose to wear a mask, they should wear a skin tone mask. Skin tone masks may be purchased from various web sites, such as Discount Dance, Amazon, and possibly from some local dance apparel stores.

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What if my dancer has more than one dance?

Dancers who have more than one routine in the same recital should wear their first costume (with hair and makeup complete) and bring the costume, accessories and shoes for their second dance. The costume should be on a hanger with accessories and shoes in a large ziploc book hooked on the hanger. The costume hanger should be clearly labeled with the child's name written in large letters. No dream duffels, costume bags, shoe bags, etc. The dancers will place their second costume in a dressing room.

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Dancers will be responsible for changing their costume in the dressing room between dances. Volunteers will be on hand to assist but primary responsibility will be on the dancer. No parents will be allowed in the dressing rooms.

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Can I take photos or videos during the performance?

Photography and video taping is not allowed during the recital. Each family will receive a link to download a digital recording of the recital as part of the "Performance Fee". This link will be provided within 3-4 weeks upon the conclusion of the recitals.

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How will I pick up my dancer after the performance?

All dancers are expected to participate in our finale and bows at the end of the performance. At the conclusion of our finale, dancers will be returned to the chorus room. Please send ONLY ONE PARENT backstage to retrieve your dancer at the conclusion of the performance.​

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We're so excited for this performance and the chance for our dancers to really shine and show us and their families everything they've learned this year!