We are very excited to be celebrating our 21st recital with you!
This year’s Dance recital will be taking place at the theatre in the Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton.
PLEASE NOTE: This theatre has VERY limited seating and our shows will SELL OUT.
Address: Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton 4995 Market Street SE, Calgary, AB T3M 2P9
Parking: Parking is free on-site.
Contact: Please note that our staff will be at the venue on the day of the event and will be unable to answer phone questions. Please contact our office beforehand to ensure any questions or concerns are addressed before the big day.
Monday June 24, 2024
SHOW 1 – Angelina Ballerina WEDNESDAY, Funky Feet, Preschool TUESDAY, Ballet Opal WEDNESDAY, Hip Hop Opal, Ballet Opal TUESDAY
4:15 PM All dancers must arrive at the theatre and get checked in backstage. Doors will be open to the theatre for your family to take a seat and relax while we prepare for the show.
5:00 PM Showtime!
Monday June 24, 2024
SHOW 2 – Ballet Ruby, Preschool MONDAY, Ballet Opal MONDAY, Jazz Ruby, Angelina Ballerina MONDAY, Pointe, Hip Hop Ruby
6:00 PM All dancers must arrive at the theatre and get checked in backstage. Doors will be open to the theatre for your family to take a seat and relax while we prepare for the show.
6:45 PM Showtime!
Hair for the recital will be a bun with no bangs for ALL classes. If your child does not have hair long enough to be put into a bun just use their natural style. We would be happy to assist you if you are unfamiliar with making a bun. We also have bun makers available at the studio – there are also plenty of great youtube video tutorials if you need help on recital day!
Dance costumes will be handed out to students in class prior to photo week. We are so excited.
No Panties: We do not wear our panties under our costumes and tights, even to our weekly classes. Our tights are made especially for us so that we do not have to, as our tights are our underwear. This is why our dance tights are designed differently and may cost slightly more than a typical pair of nylons. If your child has been wearing their panties to class start practicing now so that this will become the norm.
Bras: If you are wearing a bra under your costume please make sure that it is NUDE. * If we see coloured bras under costumes we will ask you to remove them!* Please pin bra straps to your costume or get nude/clear coloured straps.
Tights: Students on the gold package will receive the necessary tights for the recital, as included in your package fees. Silver Package students have paid for their required tights on March 15. All students will receive their recital tights inside of your garment bag when your costumes are handed out. Wearing ripped tights to a performance is not acceptable or fair to other dancers/classmates. This is a very special day and we do not want students feeling upset that they have ripped tights for their special performance. We kindly ask that you keep these recital tights in a safe place along with your costume until recital day.
We understand that you would like the opportunity to have class and individual pictures of your child in their year-end recital costume. We have brought in photographers in the past but they have had a hard time with pricing. The cost for a basic photography package is typically far beyond the price that families are realistically willing to spend. Due to this, we have only had a handful of families purchase photos and therefore the photographers are not interested in coming back. To ensure that we are fair to the photographers, but provide a solution that is cost-effective for families, we have provided a week of classes that are designed specifically for your family to attend our dress rehearsal and take as many photos as you would like of the students both individually and as a group.
Class and individual pictures will be taking place during regular class time June 9 – 15 . More information will be available as we get closer to this date. Students should attend class in their costumes, tights and correct shoes. Hair and makeup should be natural as determined by the dancer for their photos. We do not suggest wearing stage makeup to photo week as the makeup is designed for the stage lights and may be over powering for photos. This is a great time for students to practice getting ready for recital, parents too! Please use this week to work out any questions or concerns you may have to ensure the recital day is relaxed and runs smoothly.
We will be holding an in-studio dress rehearsal during the week of June 16-22. This is a very important time for students to come to the studio and perform with their classmates in front of others before the big day. The studio will be very busy so we ask that you please drop off and leave the studio promptly. There will not be space in the waiting room for families during this time.
Please arrive on time, dressed in costume with hair and make up done as is for recital day. This is also a time for teachers to identify any issues and prepare for their show the following week! There will be NO regular classes during this week.
Monday June 17, 2024 – SHOW 1 DRESS REHEARSAL at 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Students in the following classes: Angelina Ballerina WEDNESDAY, Funky Feet, Preschool TUESDAY, Ballet Opal WEDNESDAY, Hip Hop Opal, Ballet Opal TUESDAY
Tuesday June 18, 2024 – SHOW 2 DRESS REHEARSAL at 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Students in the following classes: Ballet Ruby, Preschool MONDAY, Ballet Opal MONDAY, Jazz Ruby, Angelina Ballerina MONDAY, Pointe, Hip Hop Ruby
Each year we ask for your help! When you volunteer there is work involved. You are responsible for the well-being of your group as well as their whereabouts at all times during the show. You will be provided with a class list as well as costume information at the time of arrival.
- Responsible for keeping the class together and tend to any problems that may arise during the time backstage.
- Helping the dancers to the washroom and with fixing their costumes if needed.
- Communicating with the coordinators any concerns or questions that might arise during the performance.
The volunteer will be required to be there 15 minutes before students are dropped off. If you are late – no student in your class can be signed in. We will also need parent volunteers to stay with their class until each and every child from your class has been picked up.
Unfortunately, due to quick changes, we are unable to have male volunteers backstage – Sorry Dads!
We have had a very big problem in the past with keeping track of everyone’s belongings during the shows. With so many children being backstage it has been very difficult for our volunteers to keep track of everyone’s belongings and have had to deal with upset parents at the end of the shows because they can’t find their child’s belongings. We have tried many different methods over the past years to try to remedy this situation. Unfortunately, nothing seems to help. The easiest way to avoid lost items is instituting a “no stuff” zone. We are asking you to please keep all of your child’s belongings with you and to not send anything with your child backstage. Before your child enters the backstage area we will ask that you put their dance shoes on and then take their coats and outside shoes with you. There will be plenty of activities to keep them busy backstage and water provided so they will not need to bring anything else with them.
We kindly ask that you feed your child before the recital. We thank you in advance for your corporation on this matter!
As you enter the main doors of The YMCA you will be directed by staff members as well as signage to the backstage area. At this point, we ask that your child be ready to enter backstage (dance shoes on and ready to go!). They will be checked in by a Summit Staff member. This is the point that you will leave your child with us.
Parents, please note: You will not be allowed to go backstage during the show. If your child will need you at any point during the show, please volunteer!
Your child must be in the proper footwear for their class.
Jazz Classes: Nude slip-on jazz oxfords
Hip Hop: Jazz sneakers (required class shoes)
Angelina Ballerina: Pink Ballet slippers
Preschool Classes: Black Tap Shoes or Pink Ballet slippers * You will be informed of which you will need*
Ballet: Pink Ballet slippers
Tap: Nude tap shoes
If your child is participating in more than one number (if they are in more than one class) please provide them with a plastic tote (Rubbermaid container) with a lid. Please write or tape their name onto the front and side of the container. This will be for all of their “stuff”. We have found in the past that costumes, tights, shoes etc. are getting lost in the quick change shuffle. If we all have our own tote then all of our things will stay in our box. This will also keep backstage a little more organized. As well it is very helpful for your child to have a NUDE bodysuit if they are doing quick changes to ensure they are able to get changed comfortably.
We do provide flowers for purchase the day of the recital for your convenience should you want to buy your dancer a flower for their special performance.
This theatre does not have assigned seating so this will be considered a general seating event. Please note that every seat in the theatre is a “good seat” and you will be able to see your child. We ask for your patience on the day of the show as we work through making sure everyone is seated.
Starting on Thursday May 9, 2024, at 6:00 am you can purchase recital tickets. Tickets are $26.50 each.
Please note: Tickets sell out! Please do not wait to purchase your additional tickets as we are unable to change theatre capacity. Please understand that there are only so many seats available per show and once these tickets are sold out – they are sold out. Tickets can be purchased ONLINE ONLY using the link below.
Tickets sales will be closed 24 hours before the show (should there be any left). If available you can purchase at the door for $30.00 per ticket.
Tickets for the recital are non-refundable and will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
PLEASE BRING YOUR TICKETS WITH YOU TO THE SHOW EITHER PRINTED OR ON YOUR PHONE!
Tickets can be purchased ONLINE ONLY