EC Glass High School
2111 Memorial Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Tentative – Sat, May 15, 2027, 6:00 PM *New time!
All classes except Creative Movement & some combo sections that only perform one show. TBA
Tentative Sun, May 16, 2027, 2:00 PM
All classes except Creative Movement & some combo sections that only perform one show. TBA
Act 1
Theme TBA
*10 min intermission*
Act 2:
Theme TBA
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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Program Ads by 3/1
Advertise a local business or say good luck to your dancer! Design your own or submit images/text for existing templates. Ads printed in B/W. Space is not reserved until payment AND artwork is received. Email content by 3/1 to info@sevenhillsdance.com
| 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: Dates TBA
Ally D Photography will host costume picture days at the studio! This is also open to Creative Movement students who desire portraits in class attire or alongside a sibling in the recital. 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
🎟 Tickets – online 4/1 at 10 AM
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 are 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 4/20
Short-sleeve commemorative tee features show themes on back & studio logo on front. $20. Pre-order only online with tickets by 4/20. Handed out at the studio once they arrive.
💐 Flowers – Order by 4/20
Save a trip to the florist and order a colorful bouquet for your dancer! $20. Pre-order online only with tickets by 4/20. Pick-up in lobby before shows.
💻 Digital Download – by 5/20
Preserve the night forever or share with out-of-town family! $35 one show. $45 both. Link emailed 1-2 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 for dress rehearsal & shows. If your dancer is younger or not familiar with makeup, cheek and lip color is most important so they won’t appear washed out under stage lights! We recommend foundation, neutral eye shadow, mascara, blush, & red lipstick.
💇♀️ Hair & Hairpieces
No bangs. Act 1: Low bun. Act 2: Low pony. Do before dress rehearsal & shows. For short hair, pin away from face. If your costume came with a hairpiece, use bobby pins to secure on the right side of your bun/ponytail. Bun 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. Exception: Creative Movement is not in recital.
Please HANG costume(s) in a safe place. Label all parts with name. We recommend a hand steamer to remove wrinkles. A garment bag may be used for multiple costumes & a ziploc bag is helpful for accessories. Please do not let your children wear prior to the performance. There are NO replacements.
Costume sizing is general — small, medium, etc. Perfect fit is not guaranteed. We are not responsible for alterations, but you may make changes as needed: pin straps, cut pant length, etc. For complicated alterations, text seamstress Emily Harris to schedule fitting at 434-546-0261.
🥾 Shoes, Tights
Wear correct color of tights & shoes listed for each dance in show order below. No underwear under costumes. Nude undergarments if needed. Layer tights for quick changes.
Act 1: Ballet pink convertible tights. These have a small hole built into the bottom of the foot.
Act 2: Skin tone stirrup tights. Caramel & Light Suntan are frequent choices, but see all colors here.
Local provider: Carolina Connection. Purchase early to avoid delays!
Rehearsals at the Studio: 5/3 – 5/12
At the studio. No regular classes. No costumes. If only in one dance, you will NOT need a bag – just shoes for your dance. Dancers rehearse in time slots based on show order on different days & times than the regular year. This allows us to space dances in our largest studio (Room 1&2) which translates to the stage size & finalize creative elements. Office CLOSED while teachers are in rehearsals.
- Combo A students wear shirts for rehearsal to match the color of your costume to help us group you.
- Leggings or shorts and a fitted shirt instead of tights/leo are acceptable.
- Click for Show Order & Rehearsal Schedule – available in Feb
No Rehearsal: Thurs, 5/13
No rehearsal. Pack items, review instructions, practice quick-changes/hair/make-up, & rest for the big show weekend!
Dress Rehearsal: Fri, 5/14
EC Glass High School. Enter parking lot via Murrell Rd or Langhorne Rd. From the lot, the school is on the right. Walk up the sidewalk. Entrance to the auditorium lobby is on the right. Dress rehearsal allows us to space dances, set lighting, & practice quick changes. Dancers may watch from audience and leave after THEIR last dance. One guardian allowed. We run in SHOW ORDER. If we run dances more than once, we will do so back-to back.
Arrive in costume, hair, & makeup. Bring items in a bag. Suitcases are helpful to drop items during quick changes & organize later! Due to busy dressing rooms, we recommend dancers change on their own. EAT BEFOREHAND due to no food/drink rules at Glass. Water bottle allowed.
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Staff only load-in.
5:30 PM If in multiple dances, Act 1 reports to dressing room first. Then, report to the auditorium to sit in seats marked for your class.
ONE female guardian may bring dancer to the dressing room. Boys are not allowed in the dressing areas.
5:55 PM If only in one Act 1 dance, arrive in costume, report to the auditorium, and sit in seats marked for your class.
6:00 PM Act 1 Dress Rehearsal
*Combo students that are only in one dance will do a walk through of their dressing room to stage path with their teachers after running their dance once or twice. Please pick them up in their dressing room after that.
7:30 PM If only in Act 2 and in multiple dances, report to dressing room. 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 level to determine room for the entire show.
ONE female guardian may bring dancer to the dressing room. Boys are not allowed in the dressing areas.
| Class | Room | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Combos | Lecture Hall | Enter main lobby, walk past auditorium doors, go through white/glass doors, turn left down hallway |
| Level 1 | Backstage upstairs left | Enter Door #25 next to loading dock. Walk all the way upstairs. Room on left. |
| Levels 2, 3, 4 | Backstage upstairs right | Enter Door #25 next to loading dock. Walk all the way upstairs. Room on right. |
| 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. Suitcases are helpful to drop items during quick changes & organize later! Due to busy dressing rooms, we recommend staying seated during the show & encourage dancers to handle changes on own.
EAT BEFOREHAND due to no food/drink rules at Glass. Water bottle allowed.
Saturday, 5/15
4:00 PM Staff only
ONE female guardian may bring dancer to the dressing room. Boys are not allowed in the dressing areas.
5:00 PM Act 1 to dressing room. Combos come at 5:15. We ask that parents take seats around 5:30/40 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.
6:00 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.
6:00 PM Show. Parents pick-up dancer(s) in their dressing room after their last dance if they are watching the show with you afterwards. It may take a few numbers for them to get back to their dressing room so feel free to enjoy the show and only leave during pauses between dances. If they are not watching the show, pick them up in their dressing room, or they are in multiple dances, meet them outside the loading dock after their last dance.
Sunday, 5/16
12:00 PM Staff only
ONE female guardian may bring dancer to the dressing room. Boys are not allowed in the dressing areas.
1:00 PM Act 1 to dressing room. Combos 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.
2:00 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. It may take a few numbers for them to get back to their dressing room so feel free to enjoy the show and only leave during pauses between dances. If they are not watching the show, pick them up in their dressing room, or they are in multiple dances, meet them outside the loading dock after their last dance.
