At the end of your dancer's class, please pick up their costume and sign the form with Sydney to confirm that The Studio is sending you home with a good conditioned costume and the costume is now your responsibility. All costumes will be steamed and any necessary alterations should already be completed. Do not make any changes to the costume—this includes adding or removing any pieces. Absolutely no glitter or rhinestones should be added.

Dancers will only need to be present during their scheduled class time. Please refer to the schedule sent by Sydney for exact times. Please Arrive 5-10 minutes early with hair and makeup done and costumes on  in case we’re running ahead of schedule. Each class will get about 10 minutes to get their photos taken, so pictures will move quickly!​

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An online link will be sent out on May 12th for families to order their desired photos! 

Dancers in the first half (Tiny dancers & Level 1 Dancers) should arrive and check in at 3:45pm. Dancers in the second half (Level 2, Level 3, & Adult Dancers) should arrive and check in at 5:45pm. Dancers must arrive in full costume, hair, & makeup. 

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Dancers are not required to stay the entire time! Please refer to the schedule sent by Sydney for your dancer’s rehearsal time. Once your dancer has finished practicing on stage, they are free to leave—just be sure to check out with Sydney or Serena before heading out.​

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Each class will have about 10 minutes on stage to practice spacing, work with props and costumes, and get used to the lighting. This rehearsal is essential for dancers to adjust to the stage environment and smooth out any last-minute details. Please note: this will not be a typical class—there won’t be time to review choreography step-by-step so please make sure your dancer is practicing at home! Dancers will also rehearse their bows on stage, so it’s important they come prepared and ready to go!​

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Parents may stay for the rehearsal, but we kindly ask that you keep noise levels down in the auditorium so that dancers can focus and listen to instructions being given on stage. No food or drinks (except water) will be allowed in the auditorium. Be sure your dancer eats before or after their rehearsal.

Dancers should arrive between 11:30am & 11:45am for check in with Sydney & Serena. We will have premade wristbands for dancers and parents detailing the parents name & phone number incase of an emergency backstage. ​

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Dancers MUST arrive performance ready, meaning hair done, makeup done, costume on, & dance shoes on! No dance bags, outside shoes or clothes, tablets, games, books, etc. will be allowed backstage! This is to ensure that nothing gets lost and we do not have to track down your dancers missing items. We will provide entertainment for the dancers backstage! ​

Reminder: Tiny Dancers and Level 1 Dancers will bow and be excused to sit with their families at intermission. Serena and Sydney will excuse dancers for pick up on the stage. Please make sure you have your wristbands ready. The second half of the show will have our level 2, level 3, and adult dancers! We encourage you all to stay and enjoy the show. ​

Once recital concludes, dancers will have 2 more weeks of classes to celebrate their recital performances and the end of the season. ​

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We will also be holding Competition Team tryouts on May 31st at 3:30pm and Winter Show Tryouts at 4:30pm. If you have questions about auditions or would like more information, please email Sydney at director@ellensburgdance.org. 

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Make sure you sign up for Summer camps, classes, and/or intensives! Summer session starts June 16!

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