ARMSTRONG
SCHOOL OF DANCE
Staying One Step Ahead
Christmas 2008 Recital Schedule
Monday, DEC 8th: - ALL STUDENTS ATTEND!!-
Starting at 4:00, 5th & under students
report to Room 5, NO COSTUMES.
6th grade & above report to dressing
rooms for DRESS REHEARSAL!
(Parents can wait, dancers may leave as they finish dancing.)
Tuesday, DEC 9th: - ALL STUDENTS ATTEND!! -
Starting at 4:00, Students report to
their dressing rooms, NO COSTUMES.
(Parents can wait, dancers may leave as they finish dancing.)
“FREE Pre-Show”, only students 3rd & up need to report at 6:30 dressed and ready! (Show starts promptly at 7pm)
Wednesday, DEC 10th: - ONLY 6th GRADE & ABOVE –
Starting at 4:00, NO COSTUMES,
we will start with Finale and students
can leave after their other dances.
Thursday, DEC 11th: - CHRISTMAS SHOW 2008!! -
All dancers need to report to their
dressing rooms, ready to go by 6:30.
Spring 2009 Recital Schedule
Monday, MAY 11th: - ALL STUDENTS ATTEND!!-
Starting at 4:00, 5th & under students
report to Room 5, NO COSTUMES.
6th grade & above report to dressing
rooms for DRESS REHEARSAL!
(Parents can wait, dancers may leave as they finish dancing.)
Tuesday, MAY 12th: - ALL STUDENTS ATTEND!! -
Starting at 4:00, Students report to
their dressing rooms, NO COSTUMES.
(Parents can wait, dancers may leave as they finish dancing.)
“FREE Pre-Show”, only students 3rd & up need to report at 6:30 dressed and ready! (Show starts promptly at 7pm)
Wednesday, MAY 13th: - ONLY 6th GRADE & ABOVE –
Starting at 4:00, NO COSTUMES,
we will start with Finale and students
can leave after their other dances.
Thursday, MAY 14th: - SPRING RECITAL 2009!! -
All dancers need to report to their
dressing rooms, ready to go by 6:30.
Early Seat Reservation Guidelines
1. This event is for both shows, Christmas and Spring. This way we do not have to repeat this in March.
2. Families can reserve up to 4 seats per student for $10.00 per seat. (That is $5 per seat for Christmas and $5 per seat for Spring). 4 seats, per SENIOR dancer, are already reserved up front and are FREE.
3. This event is for studio families only (It is NOT open to the public). Event participants will only be allowed to marks seats for their own dancer, anyone unable to attend or with other seating situations or issues must contact Sarah in advance, or your reservations will not be honored during this event. Seating volunteers, will get first choice and are not allowed to make any seats, except their own.
4. All Seat Reservations will be recorded on the chair markers themselves and on your receipt for accuracy.
5. Tickets for these seats will be in the dancers name and can be picked up during the both recital week practices.
6. Seats will be marked, with the dancers name on the night of the show.
7. You must bring your tickets with you for admission to the show.
8. Early seating ticket holders can enter the Gym through the double doors located outside the Dance Studio (Rooms 3 & 4) starting at 6 pm.
9. Children will not be allowed to sit on the floor in front of the stage or in between the two front groups of chairs, as this is a safety issue.
10. Lap sitter are free. General Admission tickets will be sold during rehearsal week, but the "4 seats per dancer " rule still applies. Any extra tickets, above and beyond a "dancers 4 seats", can only be purchased the night of the show.
Please understand that these actions are taken to help resolve unfortunate situations that have occurred in the past and that the studio reserves the right to ask participants to remove themselves if they are unable to cooperate with our guidelines. Please contact Sarah should you still have more questions or concerns. (706-647-2725 Studio)
FAQ's Recital Week Information
Welcome to Recital Week practice, please pay attention to the
following announcements, which should help answer most ???’s and
keep the week running smoothly for everyone.
1. Drop Off for all dancers 5th grade and younger is at Room #3 in an orderly fashion! A backstage helper will escort them to their seat in Room 5. Pick Up after the show 3, 4 and Kindergarten dancers will be waiting in Rooms #1 & 2 for pick up. While, 1st - 5th grade dancers will remain in Room #5. During pick up, parents must follow the flow of traffic through the rooms and not back out to avoid confusion. Please help us by sending one person for each student during these times and understand that it is impossible to do this quickly if we are dealing with scores of people backstage. After the show the stage curtain will be open to provide the perfect place for pictures.
2. Only Backstage Volunteers and dancers, will be allowed backstage or in the dressing rooms. These dancers need to report there immediately the night of the show; dancers are not to be running outside the Civic Center, around the gym, or in the front lobby. We need at least two backstage moms per 3 year old, 4 year old, Kindergarten and First grade class for both shows. Backstage volunteers get a spring t-shirt for all their help!!
3. Student who have More Than One Costume Change should organize costumes on hangers with headpiece, tights, and other accessories. Label shoes and costumes with masking tape to avoid confusion.
4. Students using Rental Studio Costumes and accessories must return these immediately following the show. All students are responsible for checking them in and will be charged in full for any missing items. Younger students need to bring a change of clothes (for the Christmas Show only) in the costume bag, already marked with their name to make changing easier. Spring T-shirts will be put on your dancer on Recital night to keep them from being left or lost.
5. No Food or Drinks in the gym or in the dressing rooms. Snacking is ONLY permitted in the lobby or Rooms 3 & 4. Please also remember to take your trash with you as you leave.
6. Cellphones should be switched to vibrate or silent, since they can be very distracting to the younger girls as they are dancing on the stage. Please make sure your older dancers understand that problems with phone usage in the dressing room will result in them being taken up and release only to the parent.
7. Account Balances must be up to date, including past due tuition and costume fees. Angela Allen will be located to the left of the stage, she can assist you with financial matters and tickets.
8. Reserved Seat Tickets will be located with Angela Allen at the left front of the stage. If you would like to buy your general admission tickets ($3 early and at the door) this week… instead of at the door the night of the show, she also has those for purchase during practice times this week.
9. For the Safety and Security of all our dancers NO ONE will be allowed to leave the show early on Thursday night. There will be public safety officer at both studio doors to provide extra support to our backstage moms. All students must remain backstage until after the program. Parents please DO NOT come to the dressing area during the show. If you must leave, please do not plan to participate. This rule is for your child’s safety and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. If you child’s class is sitting in the gym watching the show, she must remain with her class. We need to keep the girls together in a group. Please, please do not ask us to make an exception for you.
10. The FREE Pre-show will once again be on the Tuesday night at 7:00pm. This is a great chance to come and watch our 3rd ~ 12th Grade Tap, Ballet, and Jazz Students perform in full costume. This show times out to 1 hour and is absolutely FREE!! Avoid all the parking and seating chaos that Thursday night brings… we do ask that you are courteous and allof our older attendee to enjoy the floor seats.
