Spring 2015 Recital Information Packet IMPORTANT DATES  Costume Deposit Due03/28/15 – HALF  Costume Balance Due04/28/15 - Balance  Tickets Go on Sale03/02/15 – Eventbrite  Souvenir Booklet/Student Bio03/28/15  Recital Fee Due04/04/15  Studio Rehearsals05/18-5/21  Dress Rehearsal05/29/15  Dress Rehearsal – Toddler Classes05/29/15  Picture DayT.B.A  Recital (4pm)05/30/15 Please read ALL information carefully!!! ALL questions regarding activities through the end of the dance year SHOULD be answered in this Booklet. HELP WANTED! Wanted: Energetic, Hard-working Moms What: Help Backstage When: During our Spring Recital Performances Job Specs: You will be assigned to a group of dancers and will stay with those dancers throughout the recital. You will need to bring them backstage 3 numbers prior to when they go onstage. In addition you will be responsible for helping them to get in and out of costumes, applying correct make-up and any other assistance they may need. Perks & Benefits: You will be able to go out and view the dances) in which your child performs from the auditorium so you won’t miss a thing! A huge perk is being apart of all the backstage/behind the scene action! Special Equipment: The dancers are encouraged to bring games and snacks that don’t stain or make a mess. You will have to make sure each dancer has their BNM Sparkle T-Shirt on while they await the finale. Additional Info: You will still have to purchase a ticket for the performance, but will have the opportunity to participate in the day from backstage, where all the good stuff happens! And most importantly we need your help to make this performance run smoothly and stress-free for your children as possible. If this sounds like something your interested in please Ms. Tulani or Ms. Christan (Backstage Managers)

RECITAL FEE INCLUDES Rehearsal & Performance at Theatre Recital fees are due April 4, 2015 TICKET PROCESS Ticket Price $10.00 (Early Bird) and $15 at the door Everyone including toddlers requiring a seat will need a ticket, according to the GA Fire Code. ALL SPECIAL REQUESTS MUST BE TURNED IN BY April 1 st BEFORE 12:00PM TO BE HONORED. Any special requests not submitted after December 8th are not guaranteed to be available. Special requests include: Handicapped seating Wheelchairs Aisle Seats Vision Any other special needs not listed PICTURE DAY – T.B.A Photos will be taken at the Studio prior to Recital. Your child will need to wear their full costume on this day. Be sure to come with hair neatly done and in full makeup. Individual photos are available. Group photos available upon request COSTUMES Recital costumes will be distributed to the students as they start arriving at the school. Please note that if your account is not current, (including any late fees, past due tuitions, costume balances, competition fees, miscellaneous fees, etc.) your child will not be allowed to bring their costume home until financial matters are cleared up. There are no exceptions!! Please make sure your child has all the correct shoes for their classes. If you are unsure of the shoes your child needs please check the Class Attire on our website LABEL ALL COSTUME PIECES AND SHOES WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME. Please be careful with this. Label in an inconspicuous place so the marker does not bleed through. HAIR Hair will be in buns and away from your face, BANGS must be slicked back, please double check your hairstyle with your teacher. Be sure to have bobbi pins to secure headpieces. Some numbers such as the hip-hop piece will require specific hairstyles such as the “Hump”. Please confirm with your Childs Teacher. MAKE-UP –GIRLS ONLY! Makeup is to be worn heavy on the lips, eyes and cheeks. Please use good judgment for class consistency. Makeup is worn for stage lighting purposes. If they do not have enough makeup, their faces will “wash out” onstage. Makeup list: · Foundation – to match your child’s skin tone · Eye shadow – (will be determined based on costume colors) · Black eyeliner · Black Mascara · Red Blush for cheeks · Wet n Wild 509 or 519 lipstick (red).

LOST AND FOUND Check the lost and found for any items your child may have left behind (clothing - back hallway, shoes – office). All items left at the end of the school year will be donated. RECITAL VOLUNTEERS We are in need of two to four moms per class to volunteer their time during the recital season. We will need you to be available for the following dates. Ø 05/18 – 05/21 – Rehearsal at Studio Ø May 29– Dress Rehearsal at Theatre Ø 05/30 – Recital at Theatre If you are interested please stop by the office for more information. FOOD AT REHEARSALS AND RECITALS We will not have food for purchase at rehearsals and recitals. Please pack accordingly Fall REGISTRATION We are now accepting registration for the dance year. Registration forms are available in the office, and also available on our website, There is a $40 non-refundable registration fee for non-returning students.