Rhythm in Effect Dance Studio

This will serve as your last official “R in E” newsletter for the 2010-2011 Dance Season. Please read carefully. This letter contains very important information concerning the upcoming Recital.

Blair Phillips Photography will be photographing our class and individual photos the week of April 4 - 7 during each class. Miss Tonya’s Monday morning class will take photos Monday, April 4 4:15-4:30PM. Miss Tonya’s Friday morning class will take photos Wednesday, April 6 5:00PM. Miss Jacqui’s Saturday morning class will take photos Wednesday, April 6 6:30PM.

Costume photo participation is not mandatory but appreciated for class photos. We will have photo package options and examples located in the lobby one week before picture week. All dancers need to come fully dressed including costume, make-up applied, and hair styled. We will not wait for dancers to dress at the studio. We are trying to eliminate all unnecessary dressing preparations. All preparations to costumes should be done at home.

IMPORTANT RECITAL GUIDELINES

Label All Dance Items

Shoes
Tights
Headdresses
Bags
Costumes, etc.

NO PANTIES, NO JEWELRY, NO FINGERNAIL POLISH

Absolutely no panties may be worn underneath tights. Earrings, rings, and other jewelry are not permitted. Fingernail polish is not permitted. This goes for Dress Rehearsal and Recital.

Recital Policies

The following are guidelines and regulations set by Kannapolis City Schools.

Absolutely no food, drink, or water bottles are allowed in the auditorium. We will have ushers monitoring this and you will be asked to leave if these items are found.
NO SMOKING ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. This auditorium is on a public school campus. Tobacco products are prohibited anywhere on school property; therefore no smoking or other use of tobacco will be allowed inside or outside the building. Alcoholic beverages are also prohibited on campus.

PROGRAMS & RECITAL VIDEOS

Programs for Recital will be sold at Dress Rehearsal and Recital for $3.00. Admission to the Recital is FREE. Recital DVDs may be purchased on Dress Rehearsal Day and Recital Day at the program table. DVD prices are on the order form. Pricing includes postage. Please do not expect videos before the end of June.

Neither flash photography nor video cameras are allowed during the Recital!

FLOWERS & GIFTS

All Occasions Florists will be providing a convenient service to you and your family. They will be selling flowers and gifts at Dress Rehearsal for your dancer. Flowers need to be pre-ordered at Dress Rehearsal or you may call the florists directly. Gifts will not be available for purchase on Recital Day. Please see the florist flyer for more details.

DRESS REHEARSAL

There will be no classes at the studio on Thursday, May 5. All teachers will be at dress rehearsal for the 7 & up class rehearsal.

DRESS REHEARSAL DAY 5:00PM
Kannapolis Performing Arts Center; formerly A.L. Brown Auditorium
(Click here to get directions from MapQuest)

Thursday, May 5 for the 7 & up classes &
Friday, May 6 for the 3-6 year old classes

When you arrive at the facility, please report to the auditorium immediately. All dancers will sit with their class marked by row in the auditorium. Parents - please do not sit with your child; backstage moms will be responsible for sitting with each class. It is very important that all classes sit together. All dancers should be properly dressed before finding their seat. It is not the responsibility of the backstage moms to dress each dancer. Each parent needs to help his or her own child.

Important announcements will take place before each rehearsal begins at 5:00PM.

After your child has finished all of their dances, you may leave. We suggest that you stay for the entire rehearsal if your child would like to watch the entire show. DANCERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM ON RECITAL DAY.

RECITAL DAY

RECITAL DAY (Saturday, May 7, 2011)
Location: Kannapolis Performing Arts Center at 415 E 1st St, Kannapolis, NC (formerly A.L. Brown High School Auditorium)
Click here to get directions from MapQuest

Please arrive at your designated time (see below). All dancers should report to the cafeteria to find their class. Tables will be marked by class. Please make sure your backstage mom is with the class before leaving your child. After the Award Ceremony at the end of each show, dancers may be picked up in the cafeteria. Men are not allowed in the dressing areas!

Make sure you clean your area before leaving the facility on Recital Day. Pick up any bobby pins, trash, etc. and dispose of in the proper containers.

We encourage all dancers to stay for their show’s award ceremony. All dancers will come back on stage in full costume during this time.

Recital Day Arrival Times

10:00AM Show (3-6 year old class dancers) Arrive by 9:30AM
12:30PM Specialty Show (solos, duets, trio) Arrive by 12:00PM
2:00PM Show (7 & up class dancers) Arrive by 1:30PM

PARTICIPATION TROPHIES

If you ordered your dancer a trophy, they may be picked up after announcements in the lobby on Dress Rehearsal Day.