ALL YOUR 2026 RECITAL DETAILS 

Awards Gala 
Location: Casa Mia in Berlin CT 
May 26th 2026
Finale Rehearsal
Location: at the studio 
May 27th 2026
Dress Rehearsal  (arrive in costume)
Location: at the studio
​May 28th 2026 
Schedule coming in April 

 RECITAL 2025
(2026 will be posted in May) 

LOCATION: Newington High School 
Time: 1pm 
25 Keepsake Program 
UPON ARRIVAL TO  RECITAL
  • Dancers will sign in with the Backstage Manager (for attendance)
  • All students will then report to their assigned dressing rooms when they arrive for recital.  
  • Dancers will set their items in their assigned areas 
  • Only VOLUNTEERS will be permitted backstage. (you must have signed up in advance no exceptions)

​PICK UP AFTER THE SHOW
  • Pick up is where drop off will be held.  
  • After the show ONE parent will be permitted by backstage staff to sign out their child and go get them in the dressing area. 
  • All children under the age of 12  must be checked out by their parent
  • Dancers will be dismissed starting with the youngest groups 1st.  
  •  We are responsible for the safety and well-being of each child while they are at the recital. 
  • Checking out is so we know all dancers have left the building and with a family member before we close up.  This is a MANDATORY procedure. Please be patient.

WHAT TO ARRIVE IN FOR RECITAL 
  • Dancers must arrive in 1st costume (see recital when it is released)
  • All dancers need to have hair and make up done upon arrival  

COSTUMES
  • Make sure costumes have your childs name
  • Please put your childs name on the inside of their shoes with permanent marker
  • Label your hangers will your child's name
  • Place accessories in a zip lock bag with child’s name and hang over hanger

DURING THE RECITAL
  • Dancers will remain in the dressing room with our staff and other dancers.  If possible we will sit dancers in the back as a class to watch the show when they are not dancing.
  • NO DANCERS ARE PERMITTED IN THE AUDIENCE TO SIT WITH FAMILY (they must remain with their class or the duration of the show)  
  • Dancers can not leave early, they must remain backstage until the finale is completed
  • All Dancers are part of the Finale

DANCERS BACKSTAGE
  •  All dancers are permitted to bring quiet games, portable DVD players, Ipod, Nintendo DS, cards, coloring books and crayons (no markers).  Be sure everything is labeled with child’s name
  • Please be advised that the backstage staff are not responsible for lost or stolen items!
  • Dancers are permitted to have snacks that are not messy or juicy such as: crackers, pretzels, apple slices, fruit snacks, trail mix, ect.  ONLY water is acceptable to drink backstage! No colored drinks or sodas of any kind.
  • NO PEANUT BUTTER OR NUTS!

PHOTOGRAPHY
  • There will be NO VIDEO or FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED DURING THE SHOW!
  • We are sorry for the inconvenience but this causes numerous distractions to the audience members and dancers on stage.  However you may take pictures and video at rehearsal

RECITAL DO’S AND DON’TS
Do:
  • wear hair slicked back lots of gel and hairspray the appropriate way
  • wear bras that are supportive with clear straps ONLY. Bras should be nude in color with a clear back.  secure headpieces with a million bobby pins 
  • make sure you have the correct shoes and shoe color for your classes
  • make sure you have the correct tights and color for each class
  • wear full makeup including… Faces will look washed out without it (glitter is acceptable) 
  • keep costumes on a hanger with all need accessories

DON’T:    
  • wear jewelry of any kind unless it goes with your costume
  • wear nail polish or toe polish or fake tattoos
  • wear underwear with your costume!!!!!!

FINALE
  • This year recital will conclude with a finale dance including all dancers and this will be our final bow
  • Dancers should wear black leggings and their recital tee if they purchase one or they can wear a plain a black tee shirt. 
  • After finale the curtain will close and dancers will be dismissed by age to their dressing rooms for parent sign out 

RECITAL GIFTS
IF you did not pre-order gifts or a recital Tee a limited supply will be sold at the recital.

RECITAL DVD
We have a professional videographer recording the show   You can purchase a video on recital day in the lobby

RECITAL PROGRAM
  • Souvenir program will be sold in the lobby for $5.00 (this is the full color program, with award listings, teachers, recital ad, show order, graduations) 
  • A QR code will be provided to link to the souvenir program (free of Cost)
  • Basic program order will be handed out upon entry to the auditorium at no cost

CONCESSION   Full Concessions will be provided  at Recital. 
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A NOTE FROM MISS KIM
We have all worked really hard this year to make this a truly memorable recital and all the students take great pride in all their accomplishments.  With your cooperation and support this will be a rewarding and hopefully a stress free day.  To ensure all is as easy as possible we suggest some simple guidelines in order to make the experience even better.
1.  Purchase all tickets  and gifts in advance to avoid lines
2.  Auditorium door open 30 minutes prior to the show, no earlier.  Take your seat in an orderly fashion
3.  Please don’t leave your seat or enter the auditorium during a performance.  Every child is important to someone in the audience and it is extremely distracting to the audience as well as the performers
4.  Have fun, cheer, whistle and support your dancers.  The more they feel your energy the more they will shine on stage.
5.  Thank you for a terrific season and we hope to see you this summer or in the fall of 2024


ENJOY THE SHOW!!!



PROGRAM ADS

 Orders in January 2026

RECITAL GOODIES 

Orders in March 2026

Take a look at our 2024 Recital Goodies