2024 Show: EC Glass HS
Act 1: Once Upon A Time
Act 2: Anything Goes
Sat, May 18 at 7:00 PM
Combo B (Tues) & all other classes. No Creative Movement
Sun, May 19 at 2:00 PM
All Combo A sections, Combo B (Wed), & all other classes. No Creative Movement
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.ย This requires regular attendance in class, dedicated practice, and participation at rehearsals.ย
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๐ช 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!
๐ 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.ย All ads printed in B/W. Email ad content by 3/1 to ryan@sevenhillsdance.com.ย
Ad Size | Description | Dimensions | Price |
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1/8 Page | Business card size: | 4.25โw x 2.75โ | $25 |
1/4 Page | One image, short message | 4.25โw x 5.5โh | $50 |
1/2 Page | Up to 2 images & message | 8.5โw x 5.5โh | $75 |
Full Page | Up to 4 images & message | 8.5โw x 11.00โh | $100 |
๐ธ Picture Day: Sat, 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 @aldawson1ย ย
๐ Tickets – Sales open online 4/8
Choose seats online. NOT sold in person. Sold online on show day. Show mobile or paper ticket at the door. Ages 11 & up: $15. Ages 3-10: $12. Ages 0-2 Lap child: No seat, ticket
If dancer plans to watch one of the shows, 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, email ryan@sevenhillsdance.com for instructions.
๐ T-Shirt – Order by 4/20
Short-sleeve commemorative tee features show themes on back & studio logo on front. $16.50. Purchase online with tickets by Apr 20. Handed out at the studio once they arrive.
๐ Flowers – Order by 4/20
Save a trip to the florist and order a colorful bouquet for your dancer! $20. Purchase online with tickets by Apr 20. Pick-up in lobby before shows.
๐ป Digital Download – by 5/20
Preserve the night forever or share with out-of-town family! $25 one show. $35 both. Link emailed 2 weeks after show.
To buy merch only, continue to checkout.
Fees go to venue rental, sound, lighting, equipment, tech crew, insurance, printing, licensing, & production.
โ 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.
๐ Makeup
Apply 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.
๐โโ๏ธ Hair
No bangs. Act 1: Low bun. Act 2: Low pony. Video tutorial below featuring Body Works Stylist, Emily Harris & model, Stella. Do before dress rehearsal & shows. For short hair, pin away from face. Pin hairpieces so they don’t fall on stage! Bring bobby pins, hairspray, & hairbrush for touch-ups.ย
๐ Costumes, Shoes, Tights
Costumes included in tuition. Non-refundable. Exception: Creative Movement is not in recital. We measure in Nov, order in Dec, and send costumes home in the spring once they arrive & are paid in full. You may make minor alterations: pin straps, cut pant length, etc. For complicated alterations, contact us for seamstress.
Wear 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.
๐ญ Rehearsals: 5/6 – 5/15
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 so we may space dances in our largest studio 1/2 which translates to the stage size & finalize creative elements. Office is CLOSED while teachers are in rehearsals.
โ No Rehearsal: Thurs, 5/16
No rehearsal. Pack items, review instructions, practice quick-changes/hair/make-up, & rest for the big show weekend!
๐ Dress Rehearsal: Fri, 5/17
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 if desired.
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 stage from their seats.
3:00 PM – 6:00 PMย Staff only load-in.
5:30 PMย If in multiple dances, Act 1 reports to Dressing Room.
5:55 PMย If only in one dance, sit with class in audience.
6:00 PMย Act 1 Dress Rehearsal.
7:30 – 10:00 PMย Act 2 Dress Rehearsal. Pick-up in dressing room after their last dance.
Dancers in both acts may pack a light dinner to eat in the lobby when not dancing. Don’t eat in costume!
๐ Dressing Rooms
Use ballet level or class name to determine.
Class | Room | Directions |
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Combos | Senior lounge | Enter main lobby, go through white doors on left across from auditorium, & upstairs |
Levels 3 & 4 | Backstage upstairs right | Enter Door #25 next to loading dock. Walk all the way upstairs. Room on right. |
Levels 5/Int/Adv | Backstage downstairs | Enter Door #25 next to loading dock. Go up small set of stairs. Room in front of you. |
Levels 1 & 2 | Backstage upstairs left | Enter Door #25 next to loading dock. Walk all the way upstairs. Room on left. |
Teachers & Adult | 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 |
Alumni in Finale | Wear black | Meet backstage last dance of Act 2 |
๐ฌ Shows
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.
Saturday, 5/18
5:00 PMย Staff only
6:00 PMย Act 1 to dressing room. Combos come at 6:15.
6:30 PMย Act 2 to dressing room. If only in 1 dance, may watch until 3 #s before.ย
7:00 PMย Show. Parents pick-up dancer(s) in their dressing room after their dance. If in multiple dances, pick-up after their last dance.
Sunday, 5/19
12:00 PMย Staff only
1:00 PMย Act 1 to dressing room. Combos come at 1:15.ย
1:30 PMย Act 2 to dressing room. If only in 1 dance, may watch until 3 #s before.
2:00 PMย Show. Parents pick-up dancer(s) in their dressing room after their dance. If in multiple dances, pick-up after their last dance.