Dress Rehearsal & Show Information

Rehearsal Attendance

As we get closer to our show attendance in classes is very important! We want to be sure that all of our dancers feel comfortable and confident on stage. Thank you all so much for making your class attendance a priority!

Dress Rehearsal Information

Friday, June 16th 4:00-9:45

at Richards High School in Oak Lawn

Dress rehearsal is mandatory for all dancers participating in our show. Please note that dancers will only be required to attend for their assigned time slot, NOT the entire duration of the dress rehearsal.

All parents must drop off their dancers into the auditorium of the theater. Parents are NOT ALLOWED to stay for dress rehearsal unless they previously signed up as a backstage volunteer.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled stage time. We have very limited time on Friday evening, and need to stay on schedule.

Dancers will acclimate to the stage so they feel comfortable on show day.

Dancers who change costumes should have a nude leotard under their costume. All dancers must arrive STAGE READY in costumes, makeup and with hair done.

Absolutely NO food is allowed in the theater and ONLY WATER is permitted. Please Never Eat or Drink anything but water in costume!

WDA is not responsible for any lost items. Please be sure you properly label your dancer's items and send them with a dance bag.

Important Show Day Details

Our Dance in the Spotlight recital cast must arrive at the Richards High School auditorium at the following times. Dancers ages 5+ should arrive at 2:15. Dancers ages 18 months to 4 should arrive at 2:30. All dancers should arrive in their proper undergarments, costumes, and with their hair and makeup done. Volunteer backstage parents should arrive at 2:00pm.

Parents, please assist your young dancers with using the bathroom prior to check-in!

Absolutely NO parents or audience members are allowed backstage BEFORE our show or during INTERMISSION. This is to keep all of our dancers safe and accounted for. No cast members will be allowed to leave early as our entire cast is in the finale.

Recital Resources

Order Your Recital Photos

Photos for our 2023 recital will be taken during our dress rehearsal during your assigned rehearsal time slot. There is a $25 sitting photo fee and each additional dance your child is in will be an additional $15. Your photography purchase will be emailed to you after the show and all photos may be downloaded on your computer.

All fees will be billed to your parent portal accounts. Please fill out the order form through the link below!

Backstage Parent Volunteers

We currently have enough backstage parent volunteers! Thank you to everyone for lending their helping hands!

Purchase Tickets

Tickets are available to purchase online through our ‘Purchase Tickets’ page right here on our website. Tickets are available on June 3rd at 10am.

‘Dance In The Spotlight’ T-Shirts & More!

Follow the link below to purchase our limited edition ‘Dance In The Spotlight’ recital merch! Please note that a T-Shirt is required for all Mom n Me moms as they will be wearing it on our show.

Order Tights & Undergarments

All dancers will be required to wear proper undergarments for our show. Female dancers are required to wear tights under their costumes. Nude leotards must be worn under costumes if your dancer is in more than one number.

ALL ORDERS WERE DUE ON JUNE 1ST AND ARE NOW CLOSED.

Recital DVD Order Form

Please download the order form below to place an order for our ‘Dance In The Spotlight’ Recital DVD! These may be turned in at the studio.

Digital Program

Click the button below to download and view the digital version of our recital program!

Dance Shoes

Please check that your dancers shoes are the proper color and style and are fitting properly. Please let us know right away if you are needing to place a dance shoe order for your dancer and we will be happy to help you!

Undergarments & Makeup Reminders

UNDERGARMENTS

Tights serve as underwear. NO underwear should be worn under dance tights.

If your child is in more than one dance number and has multiple costumes, a nude leotard is required and must be worn at all times as a base layer.

STAGE MAKEUP

Makeup on stage is highly recommended for all dancers. Please note that makeup can be applied heavier as stage lights make faces appear very pale and washed out.

NO NAIL POLISH OR JEWELRY SHOULD BE WORN!

Dress Rehearsal Schedule

Please note this is not the order of the show.

ALL DANCERS MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 15 MINUTES BEFORE THEIR ASSIGNED GROUP

GROUP 1 - 4:00

Baby Butterfly

Cruella DeVille

Purple People Eater

I Enjoy Being a Girl

GROUP 2 - 5:00

J'Adore Paris

Animal Crackers

Rock Around the Clock

Sound of Music

GROUP 3 - 6:00

Sprinkle Party

Rainbow Connection

El Toro Loco

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

GROUP 4 - 7:00

Muevelo

Hey Mickey

Trampoline

Havana Nights

GROUP 5 - 8:00

Swagger Jagger

See The Light

Jet Set

Girl Power

GROUP 6 - 9:00

Better Place

You're Power

El Gusto

Into The Mist

Ballet Bun Video Tutorial

Stage Makeup Video Tutorial

Low Bun With Middle Part Video Tutorial

Donut Hair Bun Video Tutorial

Required Makeup & Hair Styles Per Class

CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE

High bun with no bangs, neutral pink lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand dance tights, black tap shoes

SWAGGER JAGGER

High bun with no bangs, neutral pink lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand dance tights, black jazz shoes

EL TORO LOCO

High bun with no bangs, neutral pink lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand dance tights, folkloric shoes

MUEVELO

High bun with no bangs, neutral pink lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand dance tights, latin shoes

EL GUSTO

Low bun with a center part, red lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, folkloric shoes

HAVANA NIGHTS

Low bun with a center part, red lipstick, pink Revolution brand tights, gold latin shoes

GIRL POWER

Low bun with a center part or a fun hairstyle of your liking, red lipstick,

hip hop shoes

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

High bun with no bangs, neutral pink lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, pink ballet shoes

I SEE THE LIGHT

Low bun with a center part, red lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, pink ballet shoes

ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK

High bun with no bangs, neutral pink lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, black tap shoes

INTO THE MIST

Low bun with a center part, red lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, pink ballet shoes

ANIMAL CRACKERS

High bun with no bangs, neutral pink lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, black tap shoes

SPRINKLE PARTY

High bun with no bangs, neutral pink lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, black tap shoes

RAINBOW CONNECTION

High bun with no bangs, neutral pink lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, pink ballet shoes

BETTER PLACE

Low bun with a center part, red lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, pink ballet shoes

JET SET

Low bun with a center part, red lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, black jazz shoes

YOU'RE POWER

Low bun with a center part, red lipstick, footless Revolution brand classic pink tights, contemporary shoes

TRAMPOLINE

Low bun with a center part, red lipstick, no shoes, socks or tights (slippers may be worn backstage)

LITTLE BUTTERFLY

Hair out of face and pulled back into a low ponytail or bun, neutral pink lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, pink ballet shoes, moms will wear flats, black leggings, and dance recital T-shirt

CRUELLA DEVILLE

High piggy tails with no bangs, neutral pink lipstick, white Revolution brand tights, black ballet shoes

PURPLE PEOPLE EATER

High bun with no bangs, neutral pink lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, black tap shoes

I ENJOY BEING A GIRL

High bun with no bangs, neutral pink lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, black tap shoes

J'ADORE PARIS

High bun with no bangs, neutral pink lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, pink ballet shoes

HEY MICKEY

High bun with no bangs, neutral pink lipstick, classic pink Revolution brand tights, black jazz shoes