Looking Good Recital Information

Please read ALL the information below BEFORE signing up!

PERFORMANCE FEES

Performance fees are due February 28th through the Parent Portal. All fees are non-refundable.

Performance Package 1: $50

  • Performance fee only.

Performance Package 2: $150

  • Performance fee

  • Participation in Opener/Closer

  • Rehearsal time for Opener/Closer

Father/Daughter Dance: $50

  • Performance fee per Father/Daughter duo.

  • Any age can participate. If older students participate we will have two separate dances and two separate rehearsals.

  • Rehearsals Sunday 11am-12pm

    • May 3rd, May 17th, May 31st, June 7th, June 14th, Possible June 20th 2pm-3pm

How to Sign Up

  • On Parent Portal, as if enrolling in another class.

  • Enroll student(s) into the package of your choice and the fee will be automatically added to your account.

  • Performance Fees will either be automatically taken out with March tuition unless you want to pay for it sooner.

COSTUMES

  • Students are measured March 2–14.

  • If absent, notify the office and schedule a measurement before March 14.

  • Costume payments are due March 15. Payment plans available—see Miss Lieren.

  • Costumes are purchased March 15; accounts must be current to receive costumes.

  • Some costume changes may occur due to availability; you will be notified.

  • Try on costumes immediately upon receiving them. Replacement deadline: May 31.

  • Students keep their costumes after the performance.

  • Costume prices will vary between $45-$100 per costume. We try to keep it under $100.

  • We have a popcorn fundraiser, Feb 9th-March 2nd, that you can participate in where all of the profit you earn goes directly to help you cover your cost for costumes. Anything above what you earn can either be delegated to another student or to our studio expansion funds.

REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES

Dress Rehearsal (Mandatory for ALL students)

Friday, June 26 (Specific Times TBA)

Performance Schedule

  • Kinder-Theatre Only: Sat, June 27 at 2:00 PM

  • Jr/Teen/Adult Only: Sat, June 27 at 5:00 PM

  • ALL CALL Show: Sun, June 28 at 2:00 PM

Call Time: 1 hour before showtime.

Attendance Policy:

  • All students must attend all assigned performances.

  • No-show fee: $50 (exceptions for emergencies).

BACKSTAGE RULES

  • Students must stay backstage until the final bow.

  • Drop off at call time; pick up after the show.

  • Only approved volunteers allowed backstage or during intermission.

  • No snacks or colored drinks. Only water allowed.

  • Ages 6 & under will be provided simple, clean snacks.

  • Older students must eat a meal before drop-off.

  • No electronics.

  • Arrive in first costume with hair & makeup done.

  • Bring only required dance shoes (not worn outside).

  • Label all bags and items; do not send valuables.

HAIR, MAKEUP, & SUPPLIES

  • Hair, tights, and shoes will be assigned by teachers in advance.

  • Photos and lists will be available in the studio binder.

  • Makeup is optional (unless character makeup is required).

  • Light blush, mascara, and lipstick look best under stage lights.

  • Send extra tights and hair items.

WAITING AREA / SUPPLIES

  • Backstage is a long hallway—students may bring a camping chair or blanket.

  • For students with few routines: books, coloring books, or playing cards recommended.

  • Kinder-Theatre students may bring a labeled toy (must be share-friendly).

DRESS REHEARSAL (Closed)

  • No audience members allowed—only instructors.

  • Drop off and pick up only unless volunteering.

QUICK CHANGES

  • A “quick change” = 3 or fewer routines between dances.

  • Quick changes must occur in the designated area.

  • Prepare practice changes at home.

  • Pack next costume items in a labeled ziplock bag.

  • Only volunteers may assist (unless requested by staff).

TICKETS

  • Go on sale ~one month before the show.

  • Online only. No in-person sales at the theater.

  • Refunds handled only through the ticket company.

  • Wheelchair spaces have no physical seat.

  • Reserved seating—choose seats at purchase.

  • “Early Bird List” members receive early access.

CLASS / GROUP PICTURES

Thursday, June 25 (at the Theatre)

  • Attendance not required—notify teacher if not attending.

  • Schedule will be provided.

  • Students arrive in costume with hair/makeup done.

  • One adult may accompany each student and wait in the audience.

  • After photos, students may leave.

  • For multiple routines:

    • No quick change in show: Parent changes costume in backstage restroom.

    • Has quick change: Quick change volunteers assist so students can practice.

OPENER / CLOSER ROUTINES

Extra performance opportunity; includes extra rehearsals and events.

Groups

  1. Kinder-Theatre (Ages 3–6/7)

    • Opener only.

  2. Beginner/Intermediate Group 1 (Level 1–2, Ages 7+)

  3. Intermediate/Advanced Group 2 (Level 3–4, Ages 12+)

If unsure, check with Miss Lieren.

Rehearsals

  • Begin first weekend of March.

  • Held at Studio B.

    • KT: Saturdays 11am-11:45am

    • Junior Group 1 Saturdays 12-1pm

    • Junior Group 2 Fridays 6-7pm

    • May occasionally be extended by 30 minutes.

  • Max 2 absences allowed; more may result in removal (no refunds).

  • Rehearsal weekends: 

    • March: 3/6, 3/7, 3/20, 3/21 

    • April: 4/10, 4/11, 4/17, 4/18 

    • May: 5/1, 5/2, 5/15, 5/16, 5/29, 5/30 

    • June: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 (Junior Groups will be combined and extended by 30 minutes. 12-1:30pm

Extra Performances

  • Local baseball field pre-game shows (location TBD due to field ownership change).

  • Possible hockey game performances later in the year (optional).

Fees & Costumes

  • Sign up in the Parent Portal (like adding a class).

  • Costumes: Recital T-shirt + black shorts for Junior groups; KT has an extra costume.

  • Students with 5+ routines should consider potential quick changes.

 

Our class picture procedure will look a little different this year. We will be taking the pictures at the Theatre on Thursday, June 25th, before the performance weekend.

  • Class/Group pictures is not a requirement for you to attend

    • If you do not plan to attend the picture day, please notify the teacher as soon as you decide not to attend.

  • We will have a  schedule for that evening of the times and order in which the pictures will be taken.

  • Students must arrive in costume with full hair and any make up they are wearing for the performance.

  • One parent/guardian will be allowed to accompany each student and will sit quietly in the audience while they wait for their turn.

  • Once your student has completed all of their class photos they are free to leave. (Each photo should take no longer than 5-10 minutes to take)

  • If your student has multiple routines and does NOT have a quick change in the performance, the parent who accompanied them will change them back stage in the restrooms.

  • If your student DOES have a quick change in the performance you the parent is NOT volunteering in the quick change area, we will have our quick change volunteers change their costume. This will allow for the volunteers to get the extra practice and know the students prior to the dress rehearsal, and will allow the students to feel more comfortable with the change.

    • If the parent wants to be backstage to watch the quick change you may do so during the picture day. We just ask that you allow the volunteers to do their work and that you do not get in their way.

Performance Dates and Times:

Dress Rehearsal

Friday June 26th: Held at Redlands East Valley High School - 31000 E Colton Ave, Redlands, CA 92374

Students MUST be already in costume and with their hair done when they arrive ready to perform. Makeup is not required for Kinder-Theatre students, however a little blush, mascara, and lipstick goes a long way. Please do NOT have them wear their dance shoes outside of the theatre. They will only need the dance shoes that correlate with the dance they are performing.

NO snacks or beverages will be allowed back stage besides water.

This will be a CLOSED rehearsal, meaning NO ONE except teachers and Studio STAFF will be allowed in the audience. Volunteers MUST remain at their posts backstage.

Student entrance and check-in will be on the East side of the Theatre. See picture below.

Kinder-Theatre Call time is 4pm. Students will be released by 6pm, once everyone has done their dance and once all teachers state that they do not need to practice again. Students will stay backstage for this rehearsal. If you are volunteering, we suggest you use this dress rehearsal for yourself as well and be backstage with your student.

Call time for remaining students is 5:30pm. Students will be required to stay until dress rehearsal is over and will be staying back stage. If you are a volunteering to work backstage for any of the performances we recommend volunteering backstage for dress rehearsal. If you are not volunteering backstage you will drop your student off and then pick them up once dress rehearsal is over. Students MUST come ALREADY in their costume WITH hair and makeup done. We will do our best to get the performers out as soon as possible. We are hoping for no later than 9:30pm.

Below is an overview of the Theatre. The RED arrows show you how to get to the drop-off and the BLUE STAR is where they will be dropped off. The BLACK arrows show where to park to watch the performance and enter the theatre and the ORANGE STAR is the entrance to the theatre.


Show Dates and Times:

A: Saturday June 27th Kinder-Theatre ONLY - Performance at 2:00pm. Call time for students is 1:00pm. Audience seating starts at 1:30pm.

B: Saturday June 27th Juniors/Teens/Adults ONLY - Performance at 5:00pm. Call time for students is 4:00pm. Audience seating starts at 4:30pm.

C: Sunday June 28th EVERYONE - Performance at 2:00pm. Call time for students is 1:00pm. Audience seating starts at 1:30pm.

Please remember, All students will be required to stay backstage for the ENTIRE show.  

What you have committed and agreed to:

  • That my student(s) are REQUIRED to be at ALL performances set forth by the studio. If my student(s) does not show up for a performance, I understand I will be charged $50. (Extenuating circumstances not included)

  • That I am required to pay for each of my students' costumes which I will be able to keep at the end of the performance.

  • That my student must try on each costume as soon as I receive it and if my student(s) costume(s) do not fit correctly, I will advise the studio immediately so that we can replace it. (Cut off for costume replacement(s) is May 31st.)

  • That my student(s) are REQUIRED to be at the dress rehearsal, in costume, and must stay until released.

  • That my student(s) is REQUIRED to stay backstage for the entire show and may not leave until they have completed their final bow and my student(s) is dismissed.

  • That unless I am volunteering to work backstage, I am to drop my student(s) off no later than call time, and pick them up once the performance is over. I am not to go backstage during intermission to check on my child, but must make sure they have everything they may need prior to dropping them off, and have communicated any special needs that my student(s) might have to the volunteers. This includes dress rehearsal.

  • That I am NOT to send my student(s) with any snacks or colored drinks and ONLY water is permitted backstage.

  • That I will ensure my student(s) eat(s) a good meal prior to call time so they do not need a snack while being backstage.

  • That I understand and have communicated with my student(s) that the use of electronics is not permitted back stage.

  • That my student should come with a spare pair of tights in case theirs rip.

  • That my student should come with their hair and makeup already done and have extra hair items in case it needs fixing.

  • That my student should arrive in their first costume and have any additional costumes neatly organized.

  • That dance shoes are NOT to be worn outside of the theatre or studio on concrete or grass and therefore I will bring my students dance shoes in a separate bag.

  • That if my student has multiple routines, I will check the running orders and notify the studio if there are any unreasonable quick changes. (Unreasonable is no numbers between. We do our best to catch them all but we do make mistakes and would rather fix them before the day of the performance).

  • That if my student does have any quick changes, I will practice with them at home and underdress any tights or costume pieces that I can.

  • That my student should bring a camping chair or blanket to possibly sit on backstage as there most older students will be stationed in the hallway. Kinder-Theatre students will have their own room and it is not necessary to bring camping chairs.

  • If my Kinder student brings any toys to play with backstage, they understand that they may get lost or shared with other students. Anything they don’t want to share or lose should be kept at home.

Tickets:

Tickets will be assigned seating and will be $25 each for the front Orchestra section closest to the stage, and $20 each in the back Upper section farther away from the stage.

Children under 3 may sit in your lap for free. Any child requiring a seat will need to purchase a ticket at the regular price.

Wheelchair/Handicap designated seating is limited and will be at the $20 price. While the Upper section is not a balcony, there are stairs and anyone who has trouble with stairs should purchase a ticket in the Orchestra section.

Tickets will go on sale ONLINE to the general public on Saturday May 31st at 1pm.  All tickets will be sold online ONLY and will NOT be available to purchase at the studio.

You can view the seating chart at both studio locations.

Other Important Details:

All students will be required to stay backstage for the ENTIRE show. Please remember that if you decide to not show up to a performance, there will be a fine charged to your account.

Classes are still open to students not performing in the show.  

Volunteering Backstage:

We will need to know which performance(s) you are willing to work as well as which station you prefer. Please have a few station preferences as you may not be placed at your first choice station. Carrie Macias and Miss Lieren are running the backstage this year. There will also be a few dates available for you to come to a meeting to know what to expect and what the rules are for backstage.

If you do volunteer backstage, please remember that our actual backstage area gets pretty tight when students are in the wings waiting to go on. We will NOT be allowing you to stand in the wings this year to watch your student perform. Please make sure you allow yourself to go sit in the audience and enjoy one of the performance.

Please also remember, volunteering backstage is not just about assisting your student or staying with them the entire time, but rather helping every student and assisting where you are needed. We do our best to allow you to stay with your student however there may be times where you are asked to assist in other ways.

While it is not a requirement to volunteer backstage, if you do not volunteer, you will NOT be permitted backstage for any rehearsal or performance that you are not volunteering for.