Important Announcements!
Class 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!
Ticket Sales
Tickets will go on sale on Friday May 16th at 10 AM!
Order Tights & Undergarments
All dancers will be required to wear proper undergarments for our show. Female dancers are required to wear tights and nude leotards under their costumes. Our tights and undergarments orders are now CLOSED! Please contact Ms. Carly with any questions or concerns!
‘Kindness Is Golden’ T-Shirts & More!
Check out our ‘Shop’ header to purchase our limited edition ‘Kindness Is Golden’ 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.
$5 Program Shoutouts
Purchase a $5 shoutout to appear in our recital program! Submit your sweet message for your dancer below. The $5 fee will be billed to your Parent Portal account. PROGRAM SHOUTOUTS ARE NOW CLOSED!
Program Ads for Small Businesses
Both Full-page and half-page ads in our ‘Kindness is Golden’ program are available for purchase! Digital designed files may be submitted or you may send information to us and we will happily design your ad. Payment may be added to your Parent Portal account or you may pay with cash or check at the studio. PROGRAM ADS ARE NOW CLOSED
Order Your Recital Photos
Our recital dance photos will take place during our dress rehearsal at Richards High School on Friday, June 20th. Parents will meet in the lobby of the auditorium and groups will be called to the stage one at a time. Backstage volunteers will be the only parents allowed in the auditorium. Dancers will be returned to the lobby once they are done rehearsing on stage and have had their photos taken.
Photography order forms will be distributed to dancers in the studio as we get closer to the date.
Order Your Recital DVD
Please either order your recital DVD online through the link below or pick up your order form at the front desk in our studio lobby! All DVD orders must be paid by either cash check if paying in the studio.
Backstage Parent Volunteers
Thanks so much in your interest in being a backstage volunteer! We appreciate all of your help and time that you spend making this show what it is!
Dress Rehearsal & Show Information
Dress Rehearsal
Friday, June 20th 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.
All dancers 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.
Dress Rehearsal Times
4:30-5:30
Mom n Me Flowers
BumbleBees
Cows
Do You Want To Build A Snowman
Wonder Woman
5:30-6:30
Hard Knock Life
You Will be Found
Fragile Forest
Forward Beckon
You Gotta Have Heart
6:30-7:30
Popular
Barbie
Apt
This Little Light of Mine
Here Comes the Sun
7:30-8:30
Bake a Cake
Spreading Light
Countless Ripples
Adams Family
Little Ballroom
8:30-9:00
Ephesians 4:32
Cats
Dance Pictures
Dance pictures will also be taking place during our dress rehearsal on Friday, June 20th. Dancers will have their photos taken immediately following their assigned time slot for dress rehearsal. Parents are not permitted for photos either and must wait outside the theater in the lobby area. This will be a very quick process!
Important Show Day Details
Our ‘Kindness is Golden’ 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.
All dancers will be released from the stage immediately following the conclusion of our show.
Required Shoes & Hair Styles Per Dance
Hard Knock Life-
High Bun, No Bangs, Clean Tan Jazz Shoes, Light Pink Lipstick, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Wonder Woman-
High Bun, No Bangs, Clean Tan Jazz Shoes, Light Pink Lipstick, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Cats-
Full Cat Face, Wig, Clean Jazz Shoes that match your cat, Red Lipstick, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Bake A Cake-
High Bun, No Bangs, Black Tap Shoes, Pink Lipstick, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Here Comes The Sun-
Center Part, Low Bun, No Bangs, Clean Pink Ballet Shoes, Red Lipstick, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
You Will Be Found-
Center Part, Low Bun, No Bangs, Clean Pink Ballet Shoes, Red Lipstick, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Popular-
High Bun, No Bangs, Black Tap Shoes, Pink Lipstick, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Spreading Light-
Center Part, Low Bun, No Bangs, Clean Pink Ballet Shoes, Red Lipstick, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Countless Ripples-
Center Part, Low Bun, No Bangs, Clean Pink Ballet Shoes, Red Lipstick, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Adams’ Family-
Washed Out Faces with Dark Circles Under Eyes, Hair of Choice, Black Tap Shoes, Black Lipstick for Girls (Except for Morticia, she will wear Red)
Forward Beckon-
Center Part, Low Bun, No Bangs, Red Lipstick, Classic Pink Revolution Convertible Brand Tights NO TOE NAIL POLISH
Cows-
High Bun, No Bangs, Black Tap Shoes, Light Pink Lipstick/Blush, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
This Little Light of Mine-
High Bun, No Bangs, Clean Pink Ballet Shoes, Light Pink Lipstick/Blush, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Fragile Forest-
High Bun, No Bangs, Red Lipstick, Classic Pink Revolution Convertible Brand Tights NO TOE NAIL POLISH
Barbie-
High Bun, No Bangs, Black Tap Shoes, Light Pink Lipstick/Blush, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Ephesians 4:32-
Center Part, Low Bun, No Bangs, Clean Pink Ballet Shoes, Red Lipstick, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Bumblebees-
High Bun, No Bangs, Black Tap Shoes, Light Pink Lipstick/Blush, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Do You Want To Build A Snowman-
High Bun, No Bangs, Clean Pink Ballet Shoes, Light Pink Lipstick/Blush, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
You Got To Have Heart-
High Bun, No Bangs, Black Tap Shoes, Light Pink Lipstick/Blush, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Little Ballroom-
High Bun, No Bangs, Ballroom Shoes, Pink Lipstick/ Light Pink Blush, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
APT-
High Bun, No Bangs, All Black Hip Hop Shoes, Light Pink Lipstick/Blush, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Mom N Me
Moms wear Pink ‘Kindness is Golden T-Shirt’, Black Leggings, Black Flats/Ballet Shoes, Littles- Hair of Choice, Light Makeup if wanted, Pink Ballet Shoes, Classic Pink Revolution Brand Tights
Undergarments
Tights serve as underwear. NO underwear should be worn under dance tights. 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!