The recital offers our students a professionally directedperformance that allows them a chance to shine onstage and

share what they have learned over the year!

LETYOUR LIGHT

SHINESATURDAY, JUNE 9

BISHOP MCGUINNESS HIGH SCHOOL

Show #110:00 AM

Show #21:30 PM

Show #34:30 PM

THE INVESTMENT

All accounts must be up to date and be paid in full before the dance recital. Students will NOT beable to participate in the dance recital if the account balance has not been paid in full by May 6th.

Each student will be assigned a student ID number. Student ID numbers are used to help us easilyand efficiently organize costumes, manage the backstage, and efficiently check students in and out.

Your Student ID number can be found on the front page of this packet.

DANCER IN A FAMILYDANCER FEE ADDITIONAL COSTUMES

$240.00 $75.00$280.00

VDC’s recital package includes everything you need for a successful performance!It includes: 1 costume and 1 pair tights for one class, alterations on all costumes (as needed),

1 DVD, 1 5X7 group photo, recital T-Shirt, backstage security, backstage sitters,snacks during the performances and $40 recital ticket credit.

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One Costume & Alterations

One Pair of TightsDVD

5 X 7 Group PhotoRecital T-Shirt

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$40 Ticket Credit

All VDC Families are responsible to know and keep up to date with all recital information.Recital updates can be found in the “Weekly Wednesday”, the handbook and

on the website (www.oklahomacitydancestudio.com).

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

OCTOBER DECEMBER

FEBRUARY

APRIL

MAY JUNE

JANUARY

MARCH

• 2-7: Measure for Costumes• 15: Recital Payment Due

• 15: Recital Payment Due

• 15: Recital Payment Due• 15-20: Try on costumes that have arrived

• 15: Recital Payment Due

• 1: Tickets go on sale• 5: Finale Choreo• 12: Finale/Parent Dance Choreo

• 2: Finale/Parent Dance Choreo• 4: Show 1 Blocking• 5: Show 2 Blocking• 6: Show 1 Dress Rehearsal• 7: Show 2 Dress Rehearsal• 8: Show 3 Blocking/Dress• 9: It’s Showtime!

• 25: Costume Pick-Up

• Begin learning recital dances in class

• 7: Finale/Parent Dance Sign Up• 14: Picture Day• 16-21: Parents invited to video recital dances

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NOVEMBER

We choose each costume carefully to make sure every dancer shines on stage!Our costumes are always age appropriate, high quality, and include accessories and tights.

COSTUMES

MEASURE: OCTOBER 2 - 7A VDC staff member will measure all dancers for their costumes during class. Student’s measurements will be used to choose the best size costume based on the company’s size chart.

ORDERTo ensure that all costumes arrive on time for distribution in March, we order as early as late October. Some costumes will arrive quickly and others will have a longer production time. Costumes will not be ordered if your account is not up to date and may incur additional shipping fees.

ALTERATIONSOnce costumes arrive at VDC and we have them processed, we will try them on during class time. Our staff will fit each costume and our seamstress will take care of needed alterations so that every dancer looks their best. Please keep in mind that costumes are mass-produced by large companies. We offer FREE alterations to achieve the best possible fit for your dancer. You are always welcome to seek out any further alterations at your own expense.

PICK UP: MARCH 25 2:30 - 6:30 PM• Sign up in advance for your costume pick up time using Sign Up Genius. Bring your dancer so we can ensure that everything fits. There will be no additional alterations once the costume has been taken home.

What’s included with your costume:• Costume Sheet: including hair and make-up instructions and costume details• Garment Bag: All costumes and accessories should be kept in the provided bag until the recital. Before checking out your garment bag, please ensure that all items listed on your costume sheet are included in the bag. We are not responsible for lost/missing items once the bag has been checked out.

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ROWS A & B

ROWS C & D

ROWS E & F

ROWS G - CC

ROWS DD

$40/TICKET

$30/TICKET

$25/TICKET

$10/TICKET

$10/TICKET - HANDICAP ACCESS

COSTUMES

THE BOX OFFICE

TIGHTSAll dancers are required to have matching tights. Each dancer will receive 1 pair of tights in each color needed. We recommend having a 2nd back up pair of tights. Only wear your recital tights for pictures, dress rehearsal, and the show. We recommend hand washing recital tights to keep their color and shape. You can order extra tights at costume pick up day.

Ticket CodesEach family will receive a ticketcode, which will be distributed

during costume pick up.This code will allow you to

redeem your $40 worth of ticketsincluded in yourrecital package.

PresaleWe offer a 1 week pre-sale

to all VDC families. The Pre-salewill run April 16 - 22. During thePre-sale, tickets are limited to10 tickets per family and will

require you to enter yourticket code to purchase

tickets.

Addt’lTickets

On May 1, anyone willbe able to purchase tickets

to the recital and there will notbe any ticketing caps. You will

be able to choose the seats thatyou want during the ordering

process. All seatsare assigned.

Door SalesTickets will be

available the day of the showto purchase at the door. Doorticket prices will increase by

$5 the day of the show.

How To OrderAll ticket orders must beordered online through

Dance Recital Ticketing.Instructions on how to

order will be foundwith your ticket codes.

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, PICTURE DAY

Spotlight Dance PhotograpyNancy Emmerich405.692.2223info@spotlightdancephotography.comwww.spotlightdancephotography.comContact Spotlight with any questions.

April 14

• Arrive 15 minutes before yourclass photo shoot time.• Gather everything you need thenight before so it is ready to go.• Allow extra time to get readyso you aren’t rushing.• Review the photo shootoptions in advance.

• Get your order forms.• Choose your background:

Stage or White• Pick your pose from the

chart or choose your own.• View your dancer’s

photos on the iPad.• Pick your package and place

your order at the Spotlight table.• PHOTOS ARE NOT AVAILABLE

FOR ONLINE ORDERING.

• Your photos will be mailed toyour home or delivered to your

email (for digital downloads)directly from Spotlight.

• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.• Spotlight offers 100%

satisfied guarantee.• Contact Spotlight directly

with questions on your order.

• Your dance recital costume with included tights and accessories.

• Don’t forget to wear youdance shoes!

• Light make up looks the best in dance photographs but is not required.

• Clean, neat hair. We suggestwearing the correct hairstylefor a classic look but hairstyle

choice is up to you for picture day.

The Photographer

Picture Day

Be Prepared

• Your free 5 x 7 group photowill be available for pick upat the studio 4 weeks afterthe photoshoot.

Get Your Free 5x7

How To Order

Delivery

What To Wear

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PICTURE DAY SCHEDULECompany Pictures - Friday (4/13)

All Studio Pictures - Saturday (4/14)

4:30 - 5:15 6:45 - 7:00

6:55 - 7:10

7:05 - 7:25

7:20 - 7:35

7:30 - 8:00

7:45 - 8:00

7:55 - 8:10

8:05 - 8:20

Mini Company

Jam

Disney Production

Jazz 9 / 10

Junior Co. / Teen Co.

Tap 9 / 10

Shooting Star

HH 7 / 8

5:00 - 5:45

5:30 - 6:00

5:45 - 6:30

6:15 - 6:30

6:25 - 6:40

6:35 - 6:50

9:00 am

9:10 am

9:20 am

9:35 am

9:50 am

10:05 am

10:15 am

10:25 am

10:40 am

10:55 am

11:10 am

11:25 am

11:40 am

11:50 am

12:05 pm

12:15 pm

12:30 pm

1:00 pm

1:15 pm

1:25 pm

1:35 pm

DNL Saturday 9:00

DWM Saturday 9:30

LNL 1 Saturday 10:00

DNL Thursday 5:30

HYH 1/2 Saturday 10:45

DNL Tuesday 5:45

LNL 1 Tuesday 5:00

DNL Tuesday 10:30

LNL 1/2 Tuesday 3:45

LNL 1/2 Tuesday 11:00

LNL 2 Saturday 11:15

HYH 1/2 Tuesday 5:45

LNL 2/3 Tuesday 4:30

Tap 2/3 Saturday 12:00

LNL 2 Tuesday 6:15

HYH 2/3 Tuesday 5:15

Lunch Break

LNL 2/3 Wednesday 5:30

Tap 2/3 Tuesday 7:00

LNL 3 Saturday 12:30

HH 6 Tuesday 7:00

1:45 pm

1:55 pm

2:05 pm

2:15 pm

2:30 pm

2:40 pm

2:55 pm

3:05 pm

3:20 pm

3:35 pm

3:50 pm

4:00 pm

4:15 pm

4:25 pm

4:35 pm

4:45 pm

4:55 pm

5:05 pm

5:15 pm

Mini Cheer/Tumble Friday 6:00

Tiny Company

LNL 3 Tuesday 6:15

HYH 2/3 Wednesday 6:15

Jazz 6 Tuesday 7:30

LNL 4/5 Monday 7:00

Boys HH Monday 7:00

LNL 4/5 Wednesday 6:45

Tap 6/7 Monday 6:00

LNL 1 Wednesday 6:45

Jazz 5 Thursday 7:00

Jazz 4 Thursday 5:30

Ballet 6/7 Monday 5:30

HH 5 Thursday 6:00

HH 4 Thursday 7:00

HH 7 Wednesday 7:30

Tap 4/5 Wednesday 7:45

Tap 4/5 Thursday 6:30

Jazz 7 Wednesday 8:00

All Solos

All Duet / Trios

Ballet 6, Ballet 7, Ballet 8

Car Wash, Someone in the CrowdJet Set, Sarabande

Petite Company

Tap 6

Sandstorm

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CALLING ALL EXTRASHome Practice: To ensure that students feel confident about their performance, werecommend practicing at home. Music can be found through a link on the website.

ParentDance

GrandFinale

Recital Gifts

The Parent Dance is a great way for parents to get involved in the recital fun! Grab your dancer

and dance shoes and join us to learn a fun dance to perform at the recital.• Sign up begins April 7.

• $10/family• To participate you must attend at least 1

rehearsal but can attend more. Times are TBD.May 12 and June 2

All dancers are invited to perform in the grand finale at the end of the show! This year we will celebrate our 10th Anniversary so your dancer

will not want to miss being a part of the fun!• The finale is open to all dancers - Ages 4 & Up

• Sign up begins April 7.• The cost to participate is $25.

• To participate you must attend all rehearsals.Times are TBD. May 5, 12 and June 2

• Many parents give a small congratulatory gift at the end of the performance.The traditional post performance gift is a bouquet of flowers.

• Velocity Dance Company’s Fundraiser Committee sells recital gifts that can be picked up at the show!This makes it easy!*

*More information will be available as the showcase approaches.

All female students must wear a minimum of blush, red lipstick, and mascara to shine on stage. The

bright stage lights wash out dancers’ faces. Base, red lipstick, pink blush, neutral eye shadow, black eyeliner and mascara is a must for all students in

Level 4 and up. For the boys, a little blush works well.

Female dancers will wear a neat and secure bun.We have a bun tutorial to help you protectyour ballet bun. Boys will have neat hair.

Make-Up Hair

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THE BIG STAGEBlocking Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

Blocking rehearsal is requiredfor all dancers. The following are the only

excusable absences: required school event,contagious illness, or a death in the family.

Dress rehearsal is required for all dancers. The followingare the only excusable absences: required school event,

contagious illness, or a death in the family.You will be asked to provide documentation to VDC

Please arrive and checkin during your scheduledcall time. We run an organizedand timely dress rehearsal; yourhelp with the process will guaranteea professional production.

Dress rehearsal isa closed rehearsal. We do

not allow any dress rehearsalguests. No parents, grandparents,

or friends may view dress rehearsal.Parents who wish to wait at BMHS

are welcome to wait in the lobby.

The blocking rehearsal allows thestudents to become familiar withthe stage and theater surroundings. Dancers willgo on stage with theteacher and find theirplaces on the stage.They will alsopractice howto enter andexit thestage.

Being in a new place may makeyounger dancers timid and

unsure, some may even cry.This is normal, the big stage

can be overwhelmingbut we are experienced

in helping ease the fears of tiny

dancers.

• Please arrive at least 15 minutes early and be ready to dance.• Please only send 1 adult to blocking rehearsal to sit with the dancer.

The dancer and the adult will sit in the rows that are labeled for their class.• No food or drinks in the theater.

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DRESS REHEARSALDROP OFF & CHECK IN

Dress Rehearsal Check InStudents will be brought in by an adult and through the front or side doors of BMHS and will proceed to the front of the theater.

Check in with a VDC Staff Member• Get your student ID tag.

• Give staff member the dancer’s garment bag if they have more than one dance.• Say goodbye to mom or dad.

Dancers get ready for dismissal.• All dancers will remain in the theater for the entire dress rehearsal block.

• Parents will line up in numerical order, just like you would on Southwest Airlines.• Dancers will be dismissed by VDC staff in numerical order.

Dancers enter the theater with a staff member.• Dancers sit with their group leader until it is their turn to dance.• Dancers will practice their dance onstage with lighting and music.

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IT’S SHOWTIME!

Make sure your dancer got plenty of rest.

Provide dancers with a healthy meal before they arrive.

Keep dancers hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Plan for at least 30 minutes of extra time to get ready.When you are rushed, the dancer will feel rushed and will arrive not feeling 100%.

Re-hang and double check all items when you get home from dress rehearsal.Don’t wait until the morning of. You will already be busy!

The performance day is an exciting time for both dancers and their families! It can also be hecticand stressful. To help minimize stress and enjoy the day, please follow the helpful hints below:

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Enter through the north doors on the side of BMHS.• Snap a picture on the step and repeat!• Have an adult escort the child to the check in area.

Dancer Check Out• Dancers will be dismissed from the backstage hallway.

• Please send only 1 parent to the check out line with your check out tag.• Please line up in numerical order like you would to board a Southwest flight.

• We will check dancers out in numerical order from the backstage door.

Enjoy the show!• Please remain seated until the end of the show and the awards!• Dancers will remain backstage for the entire show!

Proceed to the lobby of BMHS.• Doors will open 30 minutes prior to showtime.• Get your tickets ready.• Find your seat!

Use Your Manners.• No food or drinks in the theater.

• No flash photography. It is distracting and dangerous for the dancers.• No cell phone use during the show. It is distracting to other guests.

• Please remain seated during the dances.• BMHS is alcohol, drug, and tobacco free campus.

Check in with a VDC staff member and get your check in tag.• The staff will take your garment bag if you have more than one dance.

• Do not send any extra items backstage with your dancer.• Say goodbye to your dancer and tell them to “Break A Leg!”

• Staff will escort dancers to the dressing room.

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CREDITS

SHOW ORDERShow #2Show #1 Show #3

DVDLifetime Video Productions will professionally record the recital. All families will receive a complementary recital DVD. DVD’s will be available for pick up in the office approximately 8 weeks after the recital (typically the beginning of August). An email will be sent out when DVDs are ready to be picked up.

Due to fire codes and the enjoyment of other audience members recording of the performance is not allowed.

#1 Heaven Medley#2 Tiny Company

#3 Tues 5:45 HYH 1/2#4 Shooting Star

#5 Mon 7:00 LNL 4/5#6 Tues 6:15 LNL 3#7 Wed 5:30 LNL 2#8 Parent Dance

#9 Vogue#10 Petite Company#11 Tues 6:15 LNL 3

#12 Wed 6:45 LNL 4/5#13 Thoroughly Modern Millie

#14 Thurs 6:00 HH 5#15 Someone in the Crowd

#16 Wed 6:15 HYH 2/3#17 Thurs 7:00 HH 4

#18 Sandstorm#19 Thurs 6:30 Tap 4/5

#20 Wed 5:30 LNL 2#21 Wed 7:45 Tap 4/5

#22 Jam#23 Wed 7:00 LNL 1

#24 Tues 7:00 Tap 2/3#25 Thurs 5:30 Jazz 4#26 Thurs 7:00 Jazz 5

#27 We Belong#28 Closing Number

#1 Heaven Medley#2 Tues 7:00 HH 6

#3 Tues 5:45 HH 7/8#4 Tues 6:45 Jazz 9/10

#5 Mon 7:30 Tap 6#6 Mon 4:30 Ballet 8

#7 We Belong#8 Thoroughly Modern Millie

#9 Car Wash#10 Someone in the Crowd

#11 Wed 7:30 HH 7#12 Shooting

#13 Sarabande#14 Tues 7:30 Jazz 6#15 Wed 8:00 Jazz 7

#16 Mon 6:30 Ballet 6#17 Parent Dance

#18 Jam#19 Mon 5:30 Tap 6/7

#20 Will You Be There#21 Vogue

#22 Thurs 4:45 Tap 9/10#23 Mon 6:00 Ballet 6/7

#24 Sandstorm#25 Jet Set

#26 Mon 5:30 Ballet 7#27 Arrival

#28 Stand By Me#29 Save Me

#30 Closing Number

#1 Heaven Medley#2 Tues 4:30 LNL 2/3#3 Sat 10:45 HYH 1/2

#4 Shooting Star#5 Tues 3:45 LNL 1/2#6 Tues 5:15 HYH 2/3#7 Tues 11:00 LNL 1/2

#8 Vogue#9 Sat 11:15 LNL 2

#10 Thoroughly Modern Millie#11 Thurs 5:30 DNL

#12 Someone in the Crowd#13 Sat 9:00 DNL

#14 Fri 6:00 Mini Cheer/Tumble#15 Tues 5:45 DNL

#16 Sandstorm#17 Sat 10:00 LNL 1#18 Sat 12:30 LNL 3#19 Tues 5:00 LNL 1#20 Parent Dance

#21 Jam#22 Mon 7:00 Boys HYH

#23 Tues 10:30 DNL#24 Sat 12:00 Tap 2/3

#25 We Belong#26 Finale

4:30 - 5:15 Ballet 8

Ballet 7

Tap 9/10

Jazz 9/10

5:00 - 5:45 Tues 3:45 LNL 1/2

Tues 4:30 LNL 2/3

Tues 10:30 DNL

Tues 11:00 LNL 1/2

5:30 - 6:15 Tues 5:15 HYH 2/3

Tues 5:45 DNL

Sat 9:00 DNL

Sat 10:00 LNL 1

6:30 - 7:15 Tues 5:00 LNL 1

Thurs 5:30 DNL

Sat 12:30 LNL 3

Mon 7:00 Boys HYH

6:00 - 6:45 Fri 6:00 Mini Cheer/Tumble

Sat 12:00 Tap 2/3

Sat 10:45 HYH 1/2

Sat 11:15 LNL 2

Show 1 Blocking Rehearsal (Monday 6/4)

• 4:30 - Company Check In• 5:00 - Grand Finale Check-In Blocking• 5:30 - Dancer Check In / Grand Finale Blocking• 6:00 - Dress Rehearsal Begins• 7:45 - Dress Rehearsal Dismissal

• 8:30 - Company Check In• 8:45 - Level 2 and 3 Check In• 9:00 - Level 1 and Boys Hip Hop Check In• 9:15 - Dance N Learn / Disney Production Check In• 10:00 - Showtime!

Dress Rehearsal - Wednesday 6/6

Show #1 Showcase (10:00 am) - Saturday 6/9

• 4:30 - Company Check In• 5:00 - Grand Finale Check-In Blocking• 5:30 - Dancer Check In / Grand Finale Blocking• 6:00 - Dress Rehearsal Begins• 7:45 - Dress Rehearsal Dismissal

Dress Rehearsal - Thursday 6/7

• 12:30 - Levels 4 and 5, Petite Company, Tiny Company Check In• 12:45 - Level 3 Check In• 1:00 - Level 1 and 2, Disney Producion Check In• 1:30 - Showtime!

5:15 - 6:00

Show 2 Blocking Rehearsal (Tuesday 6/5)

Wed 5:30 LNL 2 Wed 5:30 LNL 3

Tues 5:45 HYH 1/2 Wed 6:15 Tiny Co.

5:45 - 6:30 Wed 6:15 HYH 2/3 Wed 6:45 LNL 4/5

Thurs 5:30 Jazz 4 Tues 6:15 LNL 3

6:15 - 7:00 Tues 6:15 LNL 2 Wed 7:45 Tap 4/5

Thurs 6:30 Tap 4/5 Thurs 7:00 HH 4

6:45 - 7:30 Tues 7:00 Tap 2/3 Thurs 6:00 HH 5

Wed 7:00 LNL 1 Mon 6:30 Petite Co.

7:15 - 8:00 Tap 6 Mon 7:00 LNL 4/5

Thurs 7:00 Jazz 5

Mini Co.

Ballet 6

Show #2 Showcase (1:30 pm) - Saturday 6/9

• 5:00 - Level 6 and 7 Check In before Blocking• 5:30 - Company Check In• 6:30 - Block Grand Finale• 6:45 - Dress Rehearsal• 8:30 - Dress Rehearsal Dismissal

• 3:30 - Company Check In• 3:45 - Level 6 and 7 Check In• 4:00 - Disney Production Check In• 4:30 - Showtime!

Dress Rehearsal - Friday 6/8

Show 3 Blocking Rehearsal (Friday 6/8)

Mon 5:30 Tap 6/7

Mon 6:00 Ballet 6/7

5:00 - 6:30 Wed 7:30 HH 7

Tues 5:45 HH 7/8

Tues 7:30 Jazz 6

Tues 7:00 HH 6

Wed 8:00 Jazz 7

Show #3 Showcase (4:30 pm) - Saturday 6/9

JUNE 11, 20185-8 PM

Dancers should wear a solid color leotard, bring leggings or jazz pants, and all dance shoes to theaudition. VDC’s Company auditions are no stress! They are just like taking a regular dance class!

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