DANCEXPLOSION ARTS CENTER 2024 STUDENT PRODUCTION

By Kelly Gallagher | May 8, 2024 |

Attachment: STUDENT PRODUCTION LETTER 2024.pdf (514.9kB)

Below are answers to the questions you may have about the DancExplosion Arts Center Student Showcases.

The recital fee will be posted to the Parent Portal on Friday, May 10th. Payment is due on Saturday, May 18th. This fee covers participation in the production, a recital T-shirt and a professionally-made digital download of the performance by Argentine Productions.

DRESS REHEARSALS will be held on:

WEDNESDAY, June 12^TH – 4:30-8:00 PM for levels 1-7
THURSDAY, June 13^TH – 4:45-5:45 PM Intro to Dance & Pre Dance
THURSDAY, June 13^th – 5:45-8:30 PM Levels 3C-7 + Pre Teen Hip Hop

SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES will be:

FRIDAY, June 14^th at 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM
SATURDAY, June 15^th at 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (Intro to Dance & Pre Dance showcase)
SATURDAY, June 15^th at 3:45 PM – 7:30 PM

All performances will be at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center on Cemetery Lane. We are excited to see our students shine on stage!

RECITAL WEEK SCHEDULE

Classes June 10^th & 11^th will remain as scheduled.

There will be no changes to the dance schedule Monday or Tuesday.

DRESS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE – PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY!!!

STUDENTS MAY BE IN MULTIPLE PERFORMANCES. PLEASE NOTIFY THE STUDIO OF ANY SCHEDULING CONFLICTS PRIOR TO MONDAY, JUNE 10^TH.

*DRESS REHEARSALS ARE SET ASIDE FOR BLOCKING, LIGHTS, AND TRANSITIONS. Dress Rehearsals ARE CLOSED FROM VIEWING FOR THE PUBLIC & DANCE FAMILIES*

FRIDAY SHOW 1 FEATURING

All Company Students & Jazz 6+7
Stars & Stripes Ballet Students
Level 5
Level 2 Wednesday
Level 2 Tuesday
Level 1 Combo 5 PM
Level 1 Combo 6:15 PM
Acro 3
Acro 2
Acro 1+2 Thursday
Acro 1 Tuesday
Lyrical 1+2
Hip Hop Junior
Hip Hop Pre Teen

DRESS REHEARSAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 ^TH 4:30PM – 8PM

4:30 PM: Arrival Time – Level 4-7 & Company Students

4:45 PM: Arrival Time – Levels 1, 2

5:00 PM: Dress Rehearsal Start Time

8:00 PM: Dismissal of All Students

SATURDAY SHOW 1 FEATURING

Senior Company Students
Intro to Dance Tuesday Afternoon
Intro to Dance Tuesday Evening
Intro to Dance Thursday
Pre Dance Tuesday
Pre Dance Thursday

DRESS REHEARSAL THURSDAY, JUNE 13 ^TH 4:45-5:45 PM

4:30 PM: Arrival Time – ALL ASSISTANTS (does not matter what class they assist)

4:45 PM: Arrival Time – All Intro and Pre Dance Students

5:00 PM: Dress Rehearsal Start Time

5:45 PM: DISMISSAL

SATURDAY SHOW 2 FEATURING

All Company Students
Stars & Stripes Ballet
Level 6+7
Level 4
Level 4E
Level 3C
Hip Hop Teen
Hip Hop Pre-Teen
Acro 3
Contemporary 3+4E
Acro 2
Acro 1+2 Thursday
Acro 1 Tuesday

DRESS REHEARSAL THURSDAY, JUNE 13 ^TH 5:45-8:30 PM

5:30 PM: Arrival Time – Level 4-7 & all Company Students

5:45 PM: Arrival Time – Level 4E, 3C & all remaining students

6:00 PM: Dress Rehearsal Start Time

8:30 PM: DISMISSAL

*It is imperative that students participate in all dress rehearsals, especially those that are performing in both shows. Students will be practicing IN SHOW ORDER. This is to ensure that students are comfortable with the stage, costume changes, entrances and exits and all backstage protocol. We appreciate your cooperation.

There will be NO regularly scheduled CLASSES at the studio JUNE 12^th – 15^TH.

Please direct inquiries to our email: [email protected]

SHOWTIME EVENTS SCHEDULE on FRIDAY, JUNE 14th

5:15 PM: Company Dancers/Ballet 4-7 Arrival Time
5:45 PM: All Dancers Arrival Time
6:00 PM: Theater doors open to public
6:15 – 8:30 PM: Show 1 (One 15-minute Intermission)

SHOWTIME EVENTS SCHEDULE on SATURDAY, JUNE 15th

11:50 AM: Senior Company Dancer Arrival Time
12:10 PM: All Intro/Pre Students Arrival Time
12:15 PM: Theater Doors open to public
12:30-1:30: Intro/Pre Show

SHOWTIME EVENTS SCHEDULE 2^nd PERFORMANCE SATURDAY, JUNE 15th

2:50 PM: Company Dancers/Ballet 4-7 Arrival Time
3:15 PM: All Dancers Arrival Time
3:30 PM: Theater Doors open to the pubic
3:45 – 7:30 PM: Show 2 (One 20-minute Intermission)

*ALL DANCERS MUST ARRIVE IN FIRST COSTUME AND READY TO DANCE!*

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets will be on sale beginning Saturday, June 1^st at 9:30 AM through Tuesday, June 11^th. Tickets can be purchased once the dancer’s account has been paid in full for the season, including June Tuition. Tickets must be selected in person at the studio.

ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED & ASSIGNED.

Theater seat availability will be at FULL CAPACITY for both showcases and we do NOT LIMIT tickets per family. There are 500 seats available for each performance. All seats in the theater provide ample viewing but it is suggested that you purchase your tickets early for optimal seating.

Event Tickets:

$18 Per Ticket * $20 Door Sales * $14 Ticket for 2^nd Show

(Families Purchasing for Two Shows: Full price ticket for primary show, discounted ticket for 2^nd show totaling the number of primary show tickets purchased.)

Anyone requiring a seat must purchase a ticket. Handicapped Accessible seating is available.

Babies under the age of 2 years can sit in the lap of a parent.

Any student not dancing in one or both shows may purchase a ticket for $10.

Tickets can be purchased at the door before the performance for $20

(Second show price not honored at door. Seats cannot be selected OR guaranteed at this time).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please have dancers dressed in their 1^st They will be escorted to the appropriate dressing room by a staff member. Parents will NOT be allowed in the backstage or dressing rooms. We run a very smooth & efficient program. Backstage supervisors include DEAC staff, DEAC graduates, Class Moms and advanced dancers. We have a variety of activities for our students including coloring and games.
Please be sure that your dancer has ALL of his or her shoes, costumes, accessories, & hairpieces. These items should be organized and have your child’s name on them.
Absolutely no food, drinks, or gum/candies are allowed in the theater or dressing room areas. Bottled Water ONLY. Please remember to feed your dancer before arrival time.
Do not pack toys/fidgets with your child for backstage. We have a variety of activities for your dancer to keep them entertained between dance routines.
Write last names (on masking tape) and put it in every piece of costuming & in shoes to help prevent mix-ups. It is required that dancers arrive dressed in first costume, makeup and hair complete.Show Line-ups will be posted in the studio for reference and are attached.
Fix all dancers hair and makeup before coming to the theatre.

Intro to Dance: Hair ½ up, clean & polish with no bangs
Pre-Dance, Level 1: Low pony with center part
Levels 2-7: Low pony with center part
ALL BALLET CLASSES LEVEL 2 & UP REQUIRE A BUN
Use only plain barrettes & bobby pins and hairspray heavily. NO BANGS please! We want to see those beautiful faces.

Apply makeup at home. Bright dark pink/peach lipstick on everyone. Eye shadows should be in natural tones (pinks, browns, grays-definitely no blue or green shadow) worn with mascara. A blush color that is appropriate for your child’s skin tone on the cheekbones must be worn as well. The strong stage lights wash out faces that do not have sufficient makeup. Staff may be asked to correct the makeup of students. Company makeup as discussed. Please NO EYELASHES on our babies.
No jewelry of any kind. Please do not even wear or bring to the theater.
Dancers-Leave iPads, iPods & cell phones at home. We will not be responsible for lost items.
Clear finger and nail polish only (French manicures or Nude polish are acceptable).
No panties. They hang out and show under tights and costumes. Be sure to cut any tags out of costumes. Cut- don’t tear– you’ll rip the seams of the costume.
Finale attire will be the recital t-shirt (distributed when tickets purchased) with a pair of shorts or over a show costume. Any complimenting shorts/shoes are acceptable.
ONLY BACKSTAGE HELPERS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BACKSTAGE/DRESSING AREAS. Backstage helpers include DEAC staff, select room mothers, & DEAC graduates.
All dancers MUST stay for the duration of the performance. If your dancer needs to be excused early, a letter must be given to Amy or Allie 10 days prior to the dress rehearsal. We will not permit children to leave the dressing rooms to people we do not know or children who do not have clearance to leave. This is for the security of your child & the insurance of a smooth show.
Parents/guests please do not go into the dressing areas or roam the hallways of the Masonic Center. All dancers must remain in the dressing areas until the end of the show. At that time, your dancer will be escorted to get their things and brought back to the family members in the lobby. In case of emergency, please approach the sound booth in the back of the theater.
All of our policies are in place to secure a professional and fun performance experience with the safety & security of our dancers as our #1 priority. If you have concerns or questions, please let us know and we would be happy to assist you.

REMEMBER: NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEOTAPING. ALL FAMILIES WILL BE RECEIVING A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OF THE PERFORMANCE CREATED BY ARGENTINE PRODUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM THE EVENT.

Other things to remember:

Enter and exit the theatre between numbers (this will be fast -so hurry)
Keep talking to a minimum and turn cell phones to vibrate/silence during the performance.
If any student has an older brother or sister that would wish to serve as a seating usher, please email.

Thank you for your consideration and support of DancExplosion Arts Center & our Student Showcases

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