2025 Show: EC Glass High School
Act 1: From the Yellow Brick Road (Approx. 45 min): The Queens of Oz dance down the yellow brick road to see all of their old friends again!
*10 min intermission*
Act 2: To the Red Carpet (Approx. 1.5 hrs): Rock the red carpet with familiar tunes from movies, tv, and award shows!
Sat, May 24 at 7:00 PM
Combo B Tues & all other classes except: No Creative Movement, No Combo As.
Sun, May 25 at 2:00 PM
Combo A’s, Combo B Wed, & all other classes except: No Creative Movement & no Combo B Tues.
The recital is a long-honored and eagerly anticipated tradition held each May! We aim to create a polished performance, instill the value of show & 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 creative goals. This requires regular attendance in class, dedicated practice, and participation at rehearsals.
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💪 Volunteers Needed
The recital is quite a production & we need help! Click to sign-up for positions & receive a FREE Digital Download of the show!
📖 Program Ads – Due 3/1
Advertise a local business or send a good luck message to your dancer in our program! Design your own or submit PNG, JPEG, or PDF images & text for existing templates. All ads printed in B/W. Email ad content by 3/1 to ryan@sevenhillsdance.com. Your ad is not considered reserved until we have received payment AND artwork.
| Ad Size | Description | Dimensions | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 Page | Business card size: | 4.25”w x 2.75“ | $25 |
| 1/4 Page | One image, short message | 4.25”w x 5.5”h | $50 |
| 1/2 Page | Up to 2 images & message | 8.5”w x 5.5”h | $75 |
| Full Page | Up to 4 images & message | 8.5”w x 11.00”h | $100 |
📸 Picture Days: Sat, 4/26 & Sun, 5/4
Ally D Photography will once again be hosting costume picture day at the studio! Fill out this FORM to schedule a time slot if desired. TEXT 434-660-2583 or EMAIL allydphotos@gmail.com with questions. All high-res digital images up to two costumes: $35. Each additional costume: $15. Pay at session. Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo @aldawson1
Note: This invitation is also open to Creative Movement students who wish to have portraits taken in their ballet attire or alongside an older sibling who is in the recital!
🎟 Tickets – Sales open online 4/21
Select seats online & show printed or mobile tickets at the door. Not sold in person. Sales remain open online on show days. Doors open one hour before shows. If you are unable to arrive with your entire party, we recommend printing a paper ticket. Prices exclude site fees. Ages 3 & up: $15. Ages 0-2 Lap child: No seat, ticket
If dancer plans to watch one show, select seat & enter code FREEDANCE for one free ticket during checkout. Only eligible for performers. Excludes site fees. There is a limited amount of uses set for this code to accommodate all of our dancers to watch one show. If you have multiple dancers, you will receive a separate one time code via email.
👚 T-Shirt – Order by 5/2
Short-sleeve commemorative tee features show themes on back & studio logo on front. $20. Order online with tickets by May 2. Handed out at the studio once they arrive. Pre-order only.
💐 Flowers – Order by 5/2
Save a trip to the florist and order a colorful bouquet for your dancer! $20. Purchase online with tickets by May 2. Pick-up in lobby before shows. Pre-order only.
💻 Digital Download – by 5/30
Preserve the night forever or share with out-of-town family! $25 one show. $35 both. Link emailed 2 weeks after show.
Fees go to venue rental, sound, lighting, equipment, tech crew, insurance, printing, licensing, & production.
✅ Rules
Rehearsals are closed. One guardian is allowed at dress rehearsal. Staff only onstage & backstage. No running. No food, drinks, gum in audience or in costume. No jewelry, nail polish, photo/video. Cover-up costumes in audience. No valuables. Label items with name. Ziplocs are helpful for accessories, safety pins, & first aid.
💄 Makeup
We recommend makeup before dress rehearsal & shows so dancers don’t appear washed out under stage lights. Foundation, neutral eye shadow, liner, mascara, blush, & red lipstick. Ages 4-7: blush & lipstick only if preferred.
💇♀️ Hair
No bangs. Act 1: Low bun. Act 2: Low pony. Do before dress rehearsal & shows. For short hair, pin away from face. Pin hairpieces so they don’t fall on stage! We recommend bobby pins, hairspray, & hairbrush for touch-ups.
Exception for Combo A classes: High bun with hairbow above it.
Video tutorial below featuring Body Works Stylist, Emily Harris & model, Stella.
👚 Costumes
Costumes are included in tuition. Non-refundable. We measure in Nov, order in Dec, and send costumes home in the spring once they arrive. You may make minor alterations: pin straps, cut pant length, etc. For complicated alterations, text seamstress Emily Harris to schedule fitting at 434-546-0261. Exception: Creative Movement is not in recital.
🥾 Shoes, Tights
Please wear the correct color of tights & shoes listed for each dance below. Nude undergarments if needed. Layer tights for quick changes. Local provider: Carolina Connection. Purchase early to avoid delays! When purchasing skin tone stirrup tights, Caramel & Light Suntan are frequent choices, but see all colors here.
🎭 Rehearsals at the Studio: 5/12 – 5/21
At the studio. No regular classes. No costumes. Regular dance clothes & shoes. Dancers rehearse in time slots based on show order on different days & times than the regular year. This schedule will be available in February. This allows us to space dances in our largest studio (Room 1&2) which translates to the stage size & finalize creative elements. Office is CLOSED while teachers are in rehearsals.
❌ No Rehearsal: Thurs, 5/22
No rehearsal. Pack items, review instructions, practice quick-changes/hair/make-up, & rest for the big show weekend!
💃 Dress Rehearsal: Fri, 5/23
EC Glass High School: 2111 Memorial Ave Lynchburg 24501. Enter parking lot via Murrell Rd or Langhorne Rd. From the lot, school is on the right. Walk up the sidewalk. Entrance to the auditorium lobby is on the right.
Arrive in costume, hair, & makeup! Bring items in bag or suitcase. Suitcases are helpful to drop items during quick changes & organize later! Due to busy dressing rooms, we recommend dancers change on their own. One guardian allowed at rehearsal. You may bring a water bottle, but no food/drink is allowed at Glass.
Dress rehearsal allows us to space dances, set lighting, & practice quick changes. We run in SHOW ORDER.
If we run dances more than once, we will do so back-to back. Dancers may watch from audience and leave after THEIR last dance. Report backstage a number in advance. Teachers take combos to the stage from their seats.
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Staff only load-in.
EAT BEFOREHAND due to no food/drink rules at Glass. Water allowed.
5:30 PM If in multiple dances, Act 1 reports to Dressing Room.
5:55 PM If only in one Act 1 dance, arrive in costume & sit with class in the audience.
6:00 PM Act 1 Dress Rehearsal
7:00 PM If only in Act 2 and in multiple dances, report to Dressing Room.
7:20 PM If only in one Act 2 dance, arrive in costume & sit with class in the audience.
7:30 – 10:00 PM Act 2 Dress Rehearsal. Pick-up in dressing room after their last dance.
👕 Dressing Rooms
Use ballet, tap, jazz level to determine.
| Class | Room | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Combos | Senior lounge | Enter main lobby, go through white doors on left across from auditorium, & upstairs |
| Levels 2 & 3 | Backstage upstairs right | Enter Door #25 next to loading dock. Walk all the way upstairs. Room on right. |
| Levels 4 & 5 | Backstage upstairs left | Enter Door #25 next to loading dock. Walk all the way upstairs. Room on left. |
| Levels Int & Adv | Backstage downstairs | Enter Door #25 next to loading dock. Go up small set of stairs. Room in front of you. |
| Teachers | Faculty Room | Enter Door # 25 next to loading dock, go up small stairs, room on right |
| Only in one dance | Report to backstage door | Report at least 3 dances before |
| Adults & Alumni in Finale | Wear black | Meet backstage last dance of Act 2 |
🎬 Show Days
Come in costume, hair, & makeup! Bring items in small bag or suitcase. Due to busy dressing rooms, we recommend staying seated once show has begun & encourage dancers to handle changes on own.
EAT BEFOREHAND due to no food/drink rules at Glass. Water allowed.
There will be a limited number of paper programs. You may also scan the QR code on posters in the show lobby for a digital program.
Saturday, 5/24
5:00 PM Staff only
6:00 PM Act 1 to dressing room. No Combo A’s in this show. Combo B Tues & Combo C come at 6:15. We ask that parents take seats around 6:30/40 so dancers may adjust and begin backstage lineups. We recommend staying seated once the show has begun. Encourage dancers to handle changes on their own.
6:30 PM Act 2 to dressing room. If only in 1 dance, dancer may watch until 3 #s before. To get backstage, exit the auditorium and re-enter near the loading dock. Side stage steps used in rehearsals ARE NOT available during shows.
7:00 PM Show. Parents pick-up dancer(s) in their dressing room after their last dance if they are watching the show with you afterwards. If they are not watching the show or they are in multiple dances, meet them outside the loading dock.
Sunday, 5/25
12:00 PM Staff only
1:00 PM Act 1 to dressing room. Combo A’s, Combo B Wed, and Combo C come at 1:15. We ask that parents take seats around 1:30/40 so dancers may adjust and begin backstage lineups. We recommend staying seated once the show has begun. Encourage dancers to handle changes on their own.
1:30 PM Act 2 to dressing room. If only in 1 dance, dancer may watch until 3 #s before. To get backstage, exit the auditorium and re-enter near the loading dock. Side stage steps used in rehearsals ARE NOT available during shows.
2:00 PM Show. Parents pick-up dancer(s) in their dressing room after their last dance if they are watching the show with you afterwards. If they are not watching the show or they are in multiple dances, meet them outside the loading dock.
