Our students have worked SO hard this year. The recital stage is where it ALL comes together. Take it from us, teachers who’ve spent our lives both on stage performing and off stage watching from the wings, there’s nothing quite like hearing that applause!

Each year, we prepare our students for recital by perfecting their routines in class, hosting dress rehearsals, and teaching them exactly what to expect on the big day. With an in-studio dress rehearsal as well as one at the Paramount Theatre, we work out all the little kinks with costumes, hair, makeup, adrenaline, and everything in between! 

So… is your child ready for Recital 2021?!

• Have they sorted and organized their costumes in the order they appear in this show? 
• Are their accessories, tights, and dance shoes all accounted for in their recital bag?
• Do they know what time they should be ready to leave the house? 
• Is your child performing their routines ALL around the house?
• Have you caught them sneaking a peak at their costumes over and over?
• Are they asking to listen to their recital songs on repeat? 

*A Little Note*
For dancers over the age of 8, we recommend that they pack their own recital bags (with mom or dad’s approval at the end). This helps them take responsibility for their belongings and reduces backstage confusion because they know exactly where everything is. Dancers, this is YOUR job! Don’t make your beloved dance parents do all the hard work! 

Now… we know our students are ready to dance… but are YOU ready for Recital 2021?!

• Are you prepared to see your child in a whole new light? Literally, those stage lights really make our dancers shine! 
• Did you purchase your tickets yet? Email the studio office at prestigedancestudiocr@gmail.com for any inquiries. 
• Do you know what time to arrive with your dancer at the theater? Visit our recital page and enter the password to review the schedule. 
• Are you prepared to be in awe of your child’s dance moves? We guarantee they’ve grown by leaps and bounds. 
• Are you expecting to watch your child’s confidence soar when they step on stage? Seeing them come out of their shells is magical!
• Do you have any ideas on which TV shows you’ll hear some tunes from? Our recital theme this year is “Our Favorite Show,” and we can’t wait for it to come together!
• Did you clear your iPhone storage for tons of precious pictures? You AND your dancer will look back and treasure these moments forever! 
• Are you ready to laugh, grin, and cry your heart our during the Dude and Dancer performance? It’s one of our favorite recital traditions.
• Most importantly, are you ready to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show? Our dance parents work SO hard for their kids. We hope the show is your chance to finally watch your child shine ALL by themselves while you watch in amazement! 

We can’t wait to see you at the Paramount Theatre this Sunday! Tell us you’re going on Facebook! It is truly a gift to see our dance families come together to celebrate our student’s hard work. 

If you have any questions about the upcoming weekend or need anything from our staff, please contact us via email at prestigedancestudiocr@gmail.com. We’d be happy to help! 

Break a leg dancers!

Recital is getting close, can you FEEL the energy in the air? We sure can! Students, teachers, and families are working hard to make sure the performance goes on without a hitch. Our teachers have been busy in the classroom making sure dances are perfect.  We wanted to share a few tips that you can do outside of the classroom so that your dancer is ready to perform come recital!

Dances

• Encourage your dancer to start a dance journal if they haven’t already. After class, they can write all their notes and changes in the journal. We find that dancers do a much better job remembering corrections when they write them down.
• Practice your dances at home! Practice videos for our 2018 recital dances will be uploaded as they are available. Visit our Vimeo site at: https://vimeo.com/prestigedancestudio to access them.

Costumes

• One of the most important things you can do before the big day is to label your costumes. Put your dancer’s initials on each costume’s tag. There is nothing worse than losing a costume or taking home someone else’s by accident!
• Take a few moments before you go to the theater and get things in order so they are easy to find. This includes tights, shoes, accessories, undergarments, etc.

Hair and Makeup

• Know the specifics. You can find the hair and makeup details on our recital page.
• Practice before recital week. If you are new to recital hair and makeup make sure you practice a few times. There is a tutorial video here and you can always ask teachers for more guidance if needed.

We cannot wait to see our dancers shine on stage Sunday, June 3rd 2018! With any questions that pop up, please remember all of the recital details can be found on our recital page. Our teachers and staff are also available to help before and after classes.

Can you believe it is almost May?! For us here at Prestige that just means we are getting closer and closer to recital and we cannot wait! With dress rehearsal and recital just around the corner, we thought you may be starting to think about what exactly you should pack in your dancer’s recital bag. I’m sure you have already thought of the usual (shoes, tights, hair and makeup supplies, costumes and accessories, undergarments, and snacks just to name a few) but have you thought to bring these next 5 things?!

1. Clear Nail Polish– Of course, we suggest bringing an extra pair of tights for the day of recital but sometimes even that isn’t enough! Clear nail polish is the perfect thing to stop a RUN in your tights dead in its tracks. As soon as you notice a tear, dab the polish on the end.
2.  Sewing Kit– Like we hinted at before, sometimes the unexpected can happen during the big day. A rip or tear to a costume could be devastating if you cannot repair it quickly. Make sure to throw in a handful of safety pins along with your needle and thread!
3. Dryer Sheets– For some reason, costumes LOVE static cling on a performance day! Simply rubbing the inside with a dryer sheet can completely eliminate the cling and your dancer’s costume will lay like it should.
4. First Aid Kit– Throwing in some bandaids, antibacterial ointment, and ibuprofen can save the day in a pinch. Don’t worry though, if you forget- you can always find a PDS staff member during the performance, we will be well stocked!
5. Tennis Ball– During performances, cramped and tight muscles happen! A tennis ball can bring a world of relief to a sore dancer in between numbers.

So, how did you do? Were these things already on your list to be packed? Do you have any favorite unconventional items that weren’t on our list? Let us know so we can share!

Check here for more information on recital events and schedules. We can’t wait to see you there!