Seven Hills Dance Studio

Dancing with Lynchburg since 1939!

Recital

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.  

🗓 2023 Shows at EC Glass High School

Creative Movement, Praise, & Boys Combo are not in the recital.

Friday May 12 — 7:00 PM — Evening

Combo A (Mon) & Combo B (Wed), & all other classes.

Saturday, May 13 — 11:00 AM — Matinee

Combo A (Tues), Combo A (Wed), Combo B (Tues), & all other classes.

Act 1 Theme: Peter Pan

Take flight to Neverland as we share our version of Peter Pan! — Approx.1 hr: Combos, Ballet, Pointe, Hippity Hop, Beg Acro

Act 2 Theme: Cheers to 30 years of Juli!

To celebrate our own Miss Juli’s 30th teaching anniversary, we’re reprising famous songs from her past recitals! — Approx. 1.5 hrs: All other classes

⬇️ JUMP ahead to a section by clicking links below!

Ticket & Merch sales open online Apr 3

Fees go to venue rental, sound, lighting, equipment, tech crew, insurance, printing, licensing, & production.

🎟 Tickets – – Choose seats similar to a concert

Tickets will NOT be sold in person at studio or venue. Online sales will remain open on show day. Show mobile or printed ticket at the door. If a dancer plans to watch the show after their last dance, select a seat & enter code FREEDANCER for one free ticket during checkout. Only eligible for performers. Excludes site fees.

Ages 11 & up: $15    Ages 3 – 10: $12    Ages 0 – 2 Lap children: No seat/ticket.

👚 Commemorative T-Shirt – – Pre-order by Apr 15

Short-sleeve tee features show themes on the back and studio logo on the front. $15. Purchase online with tickets by Apr 15. Handed out at the studio.

💐 Flower Bouquet – – Pre-order by Apr 30

Save a trip to the florist and order a petite colorful bouquet for your dancer! $15. Purchase online with tickets by Apr 30. Pick-up in lobby before shows.

💻 Digital Download – – Order by May 15

Preserve the night forever or share with out-of-town family! $20 for one show. $30 for both. Link emailed approx. 2 weeks after show.

Click to Buy Tickets & Merchandise

Already bought tickets & just want merch? Click continue with checkout during purchase.

👗 Costumes

$60 per dance auto-charged 3rd Fri in Nov. Non-refundable. We measure in Nov, order in Dec, and send home in the spring once costumes arrive & are paid in full. Sized similar to clothing. Alterations are parent responsibility: pin straps, cut pant length, etc. For complicated alterations, contact us for a seamstress.

  • No Creative Movement, Praise, Boys, or Adult.
  • Combo A: One ballet costume
  • Combo B: One tap costume
  • Combo C: One ballet costume & one tap costume
  • All other classes: One costume per class

🧦 Tights

Please wear correct tights for uniformity. Layer pairs for easy changes if needed. Purchase early to avoid shipping delays in our Online Apparel Store.

Combos & ballet/pointe: Ballet Pink Footed Tights

All other classes: Skin Tone Stirrup Tights unless otherwise notified. Caramel & Light Suntan are frequent colors, but we offer a variety of shades.

👞 Shoes

Please wear dress code shoes. Carolina Connection is our local provider.

  • Ballet shoes: Pink
  • Tap shoes: Black
  • Jazz & Lyrical shoes: Tan
  • Hippity Hop, Beg Hip Hop, Int Hip Hop: Black tennis shoes
  • Int/Adv Hip Hop, Adv Hip Hop Hip Hop: White tennis shoes

👙 Undergarments

Only nude colored undergarments if needed. A nude dance bra or nude camisole leotard with clear adjustable straps may be helpful for older students.

💇‍♀️ Hair

Act 1 – Low bun, no bangs unless told otherwise. Video tutorial below.

Act 2 – Low pony tail, no bangs unless told otherwise.

Do hair BEFORE dress rehearsal & shows. For short hair, pin away from face.  Use bobby pins for hairpieces so they don’t fall on stage! You may want bobby pins, hairspray, and hairbrush for touch-ups.

Click below to watch BUN tutorial featuring Stylist, Emily Harris, from Body Works Salon & model, Stella.

💄 Make-Up

This helps dancers to 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 are closed. One guardian only.
  • Staff only onstage & backstage.
  • NO running, playing in theatre.
  • NO food, drinks in audience.
  • NO eating, drinking, gum in costume.
  • NO jewelry, nail polish.
  • NO flash photos, videos. 
  • Cover-up costumes in audience.
  • NO valuables
  • LABEL all items with name.
  • Helpful items: Ziploc bags for accessories, safety pins, & first aid items.

📖 Program Ads – DUE MAR 1

Make your program a keepsake with a local business ad or good luck message! Design your own or submit info for existing templates. All ads printed in B/W.

To purchase, click Store in Parent Portal

Email ad content by MAR 1(PDF, JPEG, PNG) 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: Sat, May 6

Come to the studio in your fave costume, hair/make-up, & ready to pose for Ally D Photography!

Text: 434-660-2583 or Email: allydphotos@gmail.com to schedule 5 min photo slot between 10 AM – 2 PM. *Schedule a longer slot for multiple costumes.

All high-res digital images up to two costumes: $35. Each additional costume: $15. Pay at session. Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo @aldawson1

🎭 Rehearsals at the Studio: May 1 – 9

NO regular classes are held in May. Regular dance clothes. Dancers rehearse in time slots so we may space dances and finalize overall creative elements. Office is CLOSED while teachers are in rehearsals.

Click here for Rehearsal Schedule at the Studio once available.

🤸🏼‍♀️Stage Rehearsal: Wed, May 10

Regular dance clothes & shoes for show dances. NO COSTUMES. 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. Dancers watch from the audience. Report backstage a number in advance. Dancers may leave after their last dance.

3:00 – 6:00 PM — Staff load-in

5:45 PM — Act 1 reports to the auditorium. Sit with your class for announcements.

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Act 1 Stage Rehearsal

7:30 – 9:00 PM — Act 2 Stage Rehearsal – Only Adv Level: Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop

Click here for Show Order once available.

💃 Dress Rehearsal: Thurs, May 11

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! Due to busy dressing rooms, we recommend dancers handle changes on their own. Practice costume changes beforehand! 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. Dancers may watch from the audience after dressing in costume. Report backstage a number in advance. Teachers will assist with lining up combo classes.

3:00 PM — Staff only

4:30 PM — Act 1 Reports to Dressing Room

5:00 – 6:45 PM — Act 1 Dress Rehearsal

6:45- 7:15 PM — Dinner break if in both acts. Pack light dinner.

7:15 – 9:30 PM — Act 2 Dress Rehearsal

Pick-up in dressing room after their last dance.

Click here for Show Order once available.

👕 Dressing Rooms

Use ballet or class name to determine.

Combos – Cafeteria/classrooms. Enter main auditorium lobby, pass by theatre doors, go through another set of doors, & turn right.

Levels 1, 2, 3 – Backstage upstairs RIGHT. Enter doors near loading dock, go all the way upstairs, & room is on RIGHT.

Levels 4, Int, Int/Adv – Backstage downstairs. Enter doors near loading dock, go up small stairs to enter backstage area, & room is in front of you.

Adv Level – Backstage upstairs LEFT. Enter doors near loading dock, go all the way upstairs, & room is on LEFT. The loading dock is available for one dance quick changes.

Boys in multiple dances – Classroom. Enter main auditorium lobby, pass by theatre doors, go through another set of doors, & turn right.

Teachers & Adult – Faculty Dressing room. Enter doors near loading dock, go up small set of stairs to backstage area, & room is on the right.

Only in one dance? Come dressed & report to the backstage door at least 3 dances beforehand.

Alumni in Finale – If you are dancing, wear black & meet backstage toward the end of Act 2. If you wish to  remain in the audience, stand & celebrate at your seat. If you want to be on stage, but not dance, wear whatever you like & meet backstage toward the end of Act 2.

🎬 Shows

Come in 1st costume & hair/makeup done! Bring items in small bag or suitcase. 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!

Friday, May 12

5:00 PM — Staff only

6:00 PM — Act 1 reports to dressing rooms

6:30 PM — Act 2 reports to dressing rooms. Or, if only in Act 2, you may watch the show until 3 dances before your first dance.

7:00 PM — Evening Show

Pick-up in dressing room after their dance(s).

Saturday, May 13

9:00 AM — Staff only

10:00 AM — Act 1 reports to dressing rooms

10:30 AM — Act 2 reports to dressing rooms. Or, if only in Act 2, you may watch the show until 3 dances before your first dance.

11:00 AM — Matinee Show

Pick-up in dressing room after their dance(s).

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