2023 Winter Showcase

Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for dancers and families to enjoy the experience. All the details and answers to your frequently asked questions should be found below.

Volunteers are essential to recitals. Thank you to all who have volunteered. The assignments have been detailed in the private parent Facebook group.

 

RECITALS

Saturday, December 9th, 2 PM

Northern College Auditorium

All classes will be performing.

Digital program: rhythmmotiondance.com/recital-program

Saturday classes: Boogie Babies, Mini Movers & Kinder Acro classes will run at the studio, per normal schedule. Tiny Tap & Mini Comp are cancelled.

 TICKETS

  • Tickets are $20 each, cash only. There are some remaining tickets (balcony). Email rmadbyalison@gmail.com before December 7th if you still need tickets.

  • A ticket is required for anyone who uses a seat.  This includes dancers who want to watch when they are not performing.

  • Tickets are not refundable, per our policies.

VOLUNTEERS

Recitals can’t run without help. The recital volunteer coordinator is organizing via our Private Parent Facebook Group. Head there to help (if you don’t have Facebook, please email us before December 7th).

FUNDRAISING

The fundraising committee will have the following for sale before recital and during intermission, along with a few other items. Please let your family and friends know ahead. There are limited amounts of each item and it will be first come first serve (no pre-orders). Cash and E-transfers to rmadfundraising@gmail.com are accepted payment methods.

  • Flowers $5.00

  • Glass with straw $35.00

  • Key-chains $10.00

  • Window decal $10.00

  • Pins $5.00

Pictures of items available via our Facebook Page.

Cookie Kits: if you ordered kits from our last fundraiser, they will be available for pick up AFTER the showcase. A volunteer will be in the lobby for 30 minutes post-recital. If you will not be at recital, please email rmadfundraising@gmail.com before December 7th.

VIDEOS & PHOTOS

  • Audience members may video or take photos of the performances. Please no flash, do not block the isles and remain in your seats.

IMPORTANT RULES FROM THE VENUE

  • No food or beverage in the auditorium, per the venue’s rules.

  • All dancers are expected to remain calmly in their change rooms and are not to be running.

  • Zero roaming around the halls or attempting to enter any other classrooms or the gym. They are not part of our rental agreement.

  • Clean up after yourself in the changerooms and ensure no garbage is left behind.

  • Failure to follow the rules will result in additional charges from the venue which will result in increased recital ticket prices in the future.

GENERAL INFO

Please review these details with your dancers so they also know what is expected of them.

  • IMPORTANT: Dancers must be in their designated change room, ready to perform, 5 songs prior to their dance or 10 minutes before show start time. When dancers arrive, they must report (verbally check in) with the volunteer, as not all volunteers know all the kids. Volunteers will then be able to confirm attendance and get them organized and to backstage. We don’t want anyone to miss their performance so please don’t be late. If dancers are not present and ready when their group is taken backstage, they will miss their performance, as the volunteers do not have time to go looking for dancers. 

    • EXCEPTION: Boogie Babies - your dancers will not meet in the changeroom but will be called up to the stage within the auditorium when it’s their turn to dance. 

  • Volunteers are in each change room with responsibilities to organize each class.  They are not there to babysit so it’s important that you do not leave your dancer unattended until 5 songs prior to their dance or when volunteers begin lining them up and getting them ready to be brought backstage. Then you can head to your seat with time to watch their performance.

  • Parents are not permitted backstage unless your dancer is a Boogie Baby/Mini Mover/Kinder Acro/Tiny Tapper and do not feel comfortable without you. Know that their teachers will be with them on stage.

  • A volunteer will bring your dancer back to their change room after they have performed, where you need collect them as quickly as possible. Again, volunteers in the changerooms are not there to monitor unattended dancers so we ask that you are there as soon as you can exit the auditorium (if not right after their song then the next one).

  • Once the dancers return to the change rooms, they need to quickly get ready for their next dance (if applicable). If they cannot get ready on their own, please ensure you meet them in the change room to assist them. 

  • If your dancer is not in any more dances, please change as quickly as possible and return to your seat in the audience to cheer on the rest of the dancers (or leave if you are not staying). This helps reduce the congestion and confusion in the change room. Again, the volunteers are not there to monitor the kids so we ask that you meet them as soon as you can.

  • Parents/spectators are not allowed to enter/leave the auditorium during performances – doors will only be open between songs.

  • It’s strongly encouraged that you do not eat or drink in your costumes.  Either remove your costume or cover it with your own clothing prior to eating or drinking (and stick to less messy food). 

Where should you get your dancer ready?

  • Boogie Babies to Primary: boardroom to the right of the main college entrance

  • Juniors & Intermediate: board across from the men’s restroom, near backstage

  • Seniors: changeroom below stage

  • Boys: if a change is required, please use the boys bathroom and then check in with the appropriate aged changeroom manager (simply knock on the door for them to know you are there).

  • Change rooms are not co-ed, for any age range.

    • This means that male siblings must wait outside of the girls’ change room and vice versa.

    • Dads/men will not be permitted in the girls’ change room and vice versa.

    • We know there are many great men supporting their dancers but due to limited room use at this venue some families may need to utilize the bathrooms to change kids (if you have a boy and girl and no one else to watch one while you help the other). Simply work with the changeroom volunteers to make it easy for both of you.

Where you can, we encourage you to arrive with your dancer dressed for the stage.

 

Important

  • Stand back! Don’t stand in front or near the doors, inside or outside of the rooms. You may get smacked with a door when a dancer comes flying in to change quick for their next dance or hinder the ability to quickly get in and out.

  • Privacy! Please keep the change room doors closed so people can change without concern.

  • Quiet please! In and out of the change rooms, it’s important that there is no yelling. Volunteers may need to use their loud voices to organize dancers and if others are being loud, people may not hear the volunteer or the sound may carry to the stage.

  • No running or yelling in the hallway. People can actually hear you in the auditorium, plus see point above.

  • Clean up after yourselves. Don’t leave garbage behind, ensure you have all your belongings and be respectful of the space.

 

COSTUMES & HAIR

  • Hair:

    • Girls: low bun, middle part. Bun tips in the checklist at the bottom. If the hair is too short then please pin it to the side, off their face. If there is a hair accessory, put it to the right side. Check out this handy tutorial. 

    • Boys: dancer's choice          

  •  Costumes: some items will be loaned by the studio. THESE PIECES BELONG TO THE STUDIO. Please pick up between 1pm & 1:45pm before the recital starts (the sooner you get there the better - a volunteer will be in the college lobby handing out costumes). It is your responsibility to return all loaned items before you leave the recital. There is a checklist of items provided to your dancer with the items. This checklist, along with the items, ,must be returned to the volunteers that will be collecting costumes in the lobby. If your items are not returned you be charged a fee to replace them. Please do not damage or alter any of the items. If some costumes are too big, safety pins are permitted to use to tighten them if needed but please do not sew / cut any costumes.  Full costume details are noted in the line up at the bottom of this page.                 

SUPPLIES

The following is a general list of the supplies we recommend for all recitals and competition events. They do not have to be expensive; most items can be purchased at a dollar store. Please label EVERYTHING, especially tights and shoes.

 

Hair

  1. Fine tooth comb

  2. Hair brush

  3. Good hair elastics that match closely to hair colour

  4. Bobby pins

  5. Hair pins (needed for a bun)

  6. Hair net (that matches hair colour)

  7. HAIR SPRAY (lots of it)

  8. Hair gel (optional)

  9. Bun builder (optional - should match hair colour)

Makeup

Not mandatory for recreational dancers at recitals. Recommended due to the bright stage lights which wash out dancers’ faces. Blush and lipstick can help lots but we leave this up to you. 

  1. Blush (Girls & Boys)

  2. Plum or brown eye shadow (please, no bright blue!)

  3. White or silver eye shadow (to highlight brown bone)

  4. Black eyeliner

  5. Black mascara

  6. False eyelashes & Eyelash glue (Recommended but not necessary. Seniors/Juniors should wear them)

  7. Red lipstick (NOT PINK)

  8. Matching red lip liner (optional but recommended)

  9. Makeup remover wipes

Miscellaneous

  1. Kleenex

  2. Bottled water & mess free snacks

  3. Q-tips (If you need to fix a smudge of eyeliner, etc)

  4. Tights: two pairs in all colours and styles required for your dances 

  5. Clear nail polish (if tights start to get a run)

  6. All costumes and costume accessories

  7. Scissors

  8. All dance shoes

  9. Safety pins

  10. Beige bra with clear straps (if needed)

  11. Band-aids

  12. Static guard

  13. Sewing kit

  14. Your smile and positive attitude ☺ 

LINE UP

Please note the order is subject to change - changes will be communicated, if so.

 1.     Getting in the Mood (Int / Sr jazz)

  • Gold / silver / black sequin shirts - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit, black leggings, black socks, black or beige jazz shoes

2.     Jr Tap

  • Flower lays - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides beige tights and black or beige jazz shoes

3.     Primary Jazz

  • IT Girl shirt | pink jacket for boys - studio loan. Girls can tie a not in their shirts as they are too big.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit and black leggings and black or beige jazz shoes. Boys need black pants and black or beige jazz shoes.

4.     Kinder Acro

  • Mint green skirt / black biketard - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides beige footless tights

5.     Musical Theatre

  • As discussed with Miss Sawsha

6.     Jr / Int Acro

  • Red leggings - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit

7.     Primary Acro

  • Elf hats - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit, beige footless tights

8.    Int / Sr Ballet

  • Plum tutus - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit and pink tights and ballet shoes

9.     Tiny Tap

  • Polka dot shirt, pink hair piece - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit and beige tights, tap shoes

10.     Jr / Int / Sr Lyrical

  • Purple long shirt - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit and beige tights and foot undies

11.  Int / Sr hip hop

  • Dancers choice

12.  Jr Ballet

  • Gold stars wrap skirt, yellow hair bow - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit and pink tights, ballet shoes

13.  Primary Tap

  • Multicolored leggings - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit and tap shoes

14.  Int / Sr tap

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit, black leggings and tap shoes, plaid shirt - colour of their choice

INTERMISSION

15.     Pointe

  • Black wrap around skirt, black flower hair piece - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit and pink tights, pointe shoes

16.     Jr Hip Hop

  • Yellow lace jackets - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit and black leggings and running shoes. Boys wear all black.

17.     Primary Hip Hop

  • LOVE shirt, black hoodies for boys - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit, black leggings or black shorts with beige tights. Boys need black pants and hip hop shoes (indoor sneakers).

18.     Boogie Babies

  • White tutu - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides a bodysuit (any colour) and pink tights and ballet shoes. Boys any colour shirt, black pants.

19.     Primary Ballet

  • Green / white and red shirts - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit and pink tights and ballet shoes

20.     Jr Jazz

  • Gold fringe shorts and gold choker - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit and beige tights and jazz shoes

21.     Rylee’s Contemporary Piece

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit and black leggings

22.     Mini Movers

  • Red tutus - studio loan.

  • Dancer provides black bodysuit, pink tights and ballet shoes. Boys black shirt, black pants.

23.  Glorious

  • Dancer provides comp team jackets or black hoodies and black leggings, jazz shoes