Our annual recital is a long-honored and eagerly anticipated tradition held each May! We aim to create a polished performance, instill the value of show and rehearsal etiquette, and create life-long memories. Dancers gain self-confidence, practice awareness, and learn to express emotions while working as a group to achieve their creative goals. This requires regular attendance in class, dedicated practice, and participation at rehearsals.
Shows
Saturday, May 14, 2022
2:00 PM — Matinee
7:00 PM — Evening
Ramp Church: 701 Thomas Rd, 24502
All perform in BOTH shows except:
No Creative Movement. Combos and Company may be assigned to one show.
Act 1 Theme: TBA
1 hr. Combos, Ballet, Pointe, Hippity Hop, Beg Acro
Act 2 Theme: TBA
1.5 – 2 hrs. Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acro, Seniors, Company
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- Tickets, T-Shirts, Flowers, & Downloads
- Costumes
- Tights, Shoes, & Undergarments
- Hair, Make-Up, & Rules
- Program Ads – Due April 1
- Picture Day
- Rehearsals at the Studio
- Staff Load-in/Stage Rehearsal – Adv Level ONLY
- Dress Rehearsal & Dressing Rooms
- Show Day
Buy Tickets & Recital Items
Sales open online Apr 1
Fees go to venue, sound, lighting, equipment, tech crew, insurance, licensing, & production.
Tickets
$15. General Admission Seating. First come, first serve. Tickets will NOT be sold in person, but online sales will remain open on show day. Show mobile or printed ticket at the door from your online purchase. Dancers do not need a ticket. Simply save them a seat at the venue.
Commemorative T-Shirt
$15. Pre-order only by Apr 15. Handed out at studio.
Flower Bouquet
$12. Pre-order only by Apr 30. Pick-up on show day in lobby.
Digital Download
$15 for one show. $25 for both. Link emailed approx. 2 weeks after show.
Click to Buy Tickets & Recital Items
Costumes
$60 per dance auto-charged 3rd Fri Nov.
Non-refundable. Sent home once arrived and paid in full. Sized similar to clothing. Alterations are parent responsibility. Pin straps, cut pant length, etc. Contact us for seamstress info if complicated alteration.
# Costumes Per Class
No Creative Movement
Primary: One Ballet Costume
Kinder: One Tap Costume
Elem A: One Ballet Costume
Hippity Hop: One Costume
Elem B: One Tap & One Jazz
Elem C: One Ballet, One Tap, One Jazz
All other classes: One per class
Tights
Secure correct color of tights so dancers look uniform. Layer tights for quick changes.
Primary, Pointe, Ballet 1 & up:
Ballet Pink Footed Tights
All other classes:
Skin Tone/Tan Stirrup Tights.
*Do not interrupt the leg line by rolling up a pair of convertible tights. With stirrup, dancers may wear shoes or bare feet and everyone only has to purchase one pair of skin/tan!
Shoes
See Dress Code for required shoes.
Undergarments
No underwear. Nude colored items if needed.
Hair
Low bun no bangs unless told otherwise. Do hair BEFORE rehearsals & shows. Pin short hair away from face. Secure tightly for acro skills. Use bobby pins for hairpieces so they don’t fall on stage! Bring bobby pins, hairspray, gel, hairbrush for touch-ups.
Watch tutorial below featuring Dance Company Stylist, Emily Harris, from Body Works Salon & hair model, Stella.
Make-Up
Helps dancers not appear washed out under stage lights. Do BEFORE rehearsals & shows. Foundation, neutral eye shadow, liner, mascara, blush, & red lipstick. Ages 4 – 7 may wear blush & lipstick only if preferred.
Rules
Rehearsals closed. One guardian only.
Staff only onstage & backstage.
NO running, playing in theatre.
NO food, drinks in audience. No eating, drinking, or gum in costume. Water only.
NO jewelry, nail polish unless part of costume.
NO flash photos, videos. No photos while others are changing or phones will be taken.
NO costumes in audience. Wear cover-up.
NO valuables. Label ALL items with NAME.
Helpful items: Ziploc bags for accessories, safety pins, & first aid items.
Program Ad Deadline April 1
Make your program a keepsake with a local business ad or good luck message! Design your own or submit info for existing templates. Click Store in Parent Portal to purchase. PDF, JPEG, PNG. Printed B/W.
Email ad content to ryan@sevenhillsdance.com.
1/8 Page: Business card size
3.5”w x 2.25“h, $25
1/4 Page: One image, short message
3.5”w x 4.75”h, $50
1/2 Page: Up to 2 images & message
7.5”w x 4.75”h, $75
Full Page: Up to 4 images & message
7.5”w x 10.00”h, $100
Picture Day
Tentative: Sat, May 7, 2022
Come to the studio in your fave costume, hair/make-up, & ready to pose for Ally D Photography! Schedule 5 min slot between 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Schedule longer slot for multiple costumes. Text: 434-660-2583 or Email: allydphotos@gmail.com
All high-res digital images up to two costumes: $25. Each additional costume: $10
Pay at session. Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo @aldawson1
Rehearsals at the Studio
May 2 – 11, 2022
NO REGULAR CLASSES HELD IN MAY
Dancers rehearse in time slots based on level and show order. Wear regular dance clothes. If only in ONE dance, wear shoes to rehearsal. We use these rehearsals to space dances within stage dimensions and finalize overall creative elements. Office CLOSED while teachers are in rehearsals.
Schedule posted here once available.
Staff Load-In/Stage Rehearsal
Only Adv Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Senior Co, & Seniors
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Ramp Church
Once we have loaded in show items, classes above will rehearse dances later in the evening. Regular dance clothes. Pack water/light dinner. Wear tennis shoes to assist with laying floor and moving props.
Call Times
4:00 – 8:00 PM — Report to backstage door
Dress Rehearsal
Friday, May 13, 2022
Ramp Church
Come in 1st costume & hair/makeup done!
Bring other items in small bag or suitcase. Suitcases are helpful because dancers can drop items in during quick changes and organize later! One guardian allowed at rehearsal if desired. We will run dances in show order. If we run dances more than once, we will run them back-to back.
Call Times
3:00 PM — Staff only
4:00 PM — Act 1 Report to Dressing Room
4:30 – 6:30 PM — Act 1 Dress Rehearsal
6:30 PM — Act 2 Report to Dressing Room
6:30 – 7:00 PM — Dinner break if in both acts. Pack light dinner to eat outside if needed.
7:00 – 9/10:00 PM — Act 2 Dress Rehearsal
Pick-up in dressing room after their last dance.
Dressing Rooms
Based Ballet/Combos. Or, use class level.
Primary Combo – Report to backstage door
All other combos – RCI Building Classroom
Levels 1, 2, 3 – Backstage Upstairs
Levels 4, 5, 6 – Backstage Downstairs
Advanced Level – Backstage Middle Floor
Show Order posted here once available.
SHOW DAY
May 14, 2022
Ramp Church
Come in 1st costume & hair/makeup done!
Bring items in small bag or suitcase. Dancers may be picked up between shows or stay in dressing room with a guardian. Staff will need to exit to prep for second show. Due to busy dressing rooms, we recommend staying seated once the show has begun and encourage dancers to handle changes on their own. Practice costume changes beforehand!
Call Times
2:00 Matinee Show
12:00 PM — Staff only
1:00 PM — Act 1 Matinee dancers report to dressing room
1:30 PM — Primary Combo dancers report to backstage door
2:30 PM — Act 2 Matinee dancers report to dressing room (if only in Act 2)
Pick-up in dressing room after their last dance. Primary Combo pick-up at backstage door.
7:00 Evening Show
6:00 PM –– Act 1 Evening dancers report to dressing room
7:30 PM — Act 2 Evening dancers report to dressing room (if only in Act 2)
Pick-up in dressing room after their last dance.
