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.  

Shows:

Saturday, May 14, 2022

2:00 PM Matinee & 7:00 PM Evening

Ramp Church: 701 Thomas Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502

All classes perform in both shows except:

  • No Creative Movement
  • Combos MAY only be assigned to one show.
  • Company numbers MAY only be assigned to one show.

Act 1 Theme: TBA

Approx. 1 hour. Traditionally Combos, Ballet, Pointe, Hippity Hop, & Acro 1

Act 2 Theme: TBA

Approx. 1.5 – 2 hours. Traditionally Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acro, Seniors, & Company

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PURCHASE TICKETS & RECITAL ITEMS ONLINE

  • Ticket sales are not open at this time. 
  • Dancers do not need a ticket if they desire to watch the show.
  • Fees go to venue, sound, lighting, equipment, stage/technical staff, insurance, licensing, & production.
  • Optional items such as commemorative T-shirts, Flowers, & Downloadable Show Movies will be available closer to the show.

To purchase a download of the show file, login to the Parent Portal and click STORE from the Menu.

COSTUMES

  • $60 per dance. Auto-pay 3rd Fri Nov.
  • Non-refundable. Sent home once arrived and paid in full.
  • Costumes are sized similar to clothing.
  • Alterations are parent responsibility. Pin straps, cut pant length, etc.
  • Complicated alterations? Contact us for in-house seamstress info.

# OF 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, SHOES, UNDERGARMENTS

  • Secure correct color of tights & shoes so dancers look uniform.
  • Layer tights for quick changes.
  • Purchase locally at Carolina Connection.
  • No underwear. Nude colored undergarments if needed.
  • Visit Dress Code page for shoes.

PRIMARY COMBO, POINTE, BALLET 1 & UP

  • Ballet Pink Footed Tights

ALL OTHER CLASSES

  • Skin Tone/Tan Stirrup Tights

*Stirrup tights allow access to bare feet or those that have bare foot dances while also allowing for dances shoes. Please do not roll up a pair of convertible tights. This interrupts the leg line on stage. By requiring the same skin/tan style for everyone, dancer’s look uniform and only have to purchase one pair of skin/tan!

PROGRAM ADS DUE APRIL 1

Make your program a keepsake! Click STORE in the Parent Portal to purchase an ad for local businesses or good luck messages for your dancer. Design your own OR submit info for existing templates. PDF, JPEG, PNG. Printed B/W. 

Email ad content to ryan@sevenhillsdance.com by APRIL 1.

  • 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

SCHEDULE RECITAL PORTRAITS

We are hosting Ally D Photography at the studio for recital portraits!

Tentative date for 2022: Sat, May 7

  1. Schedule 5 min slot between 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Text/Email 434-660-2583 or allydphotos@gmail.com
  2. Come in fave costume, hair/make-up, & ready to pose!
  3. Multiple costumes? Let photographer know when scheduling for a longer time slot.
  4. Payment due at session. Cash, Check, PayPal, or Venmo @aldawson1
    • All high-res digital images up to two costumes: $25. Access emailed once available.
    • Each additional costume: $10 for all high-res digital images.

REHEARSALS AT THE STUDIO

May 2 – 11, 2022

  • NO REGULAR CLASSES ARE HELD IN MAY.
  • Rehearse in time slots based on level. See schedule below when available.
  • Regular dance clothes.
  • We use these rehearsals to space in stage dimensions and finalize overall creative elements.
  • Office CLOSED while in rehearsals.
  • Only ONE dance? Wear shoes to rehearsal.

STAFF LOAD-IN & STAGE REHEARSAL FOR ADVANCED LEVEL

Thursday, May 12, 2022

No classes EXCEPT Adv Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Senior Company, & Seniors

  • Once we have loaded in the show items, the classes above will rehearse their numbers later in the evening.
  • Regular dance clothes.
  • Pack water and light dinner and wear tennis shoes as you will be assisting with laying dance floor and moving props.

CALL TIMES

4:00 – 8:00 PM

DRESS REHEARSAL ON STAGE

Friday, May 13, 2022

IMPORTANT: Arrive in first costume with hair & makeup DONE.

  • Bring other items needed 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. See order below when available.
  • If we run dances more than once, we will run them back-to back.
  • Pick-up dancer from dressing room after their last dance.

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 for those in both acts. Pack light dinner to eat outside if needed.
  • 7:00 – 9:00/10:00 PM – Act 2 Dress Rehearsal

DRESSING ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

*Based on Ballet or combo level. If you do not take ballet, use class level. 

All Combos – RCI Building Classroom

Level 1 & 2 – RCI Building Classroom

Levels, 3, 4, 5 – Backstage Upstairs

Levels 6 & Advanced – Backstage Downstairs

SHOWS

IMPORTANT: Arrive in first costume with hair & makeup DONE.

  • Bring items in small bag or suitcase.
  • Suitcases are helpful because dancers can drop items in during quick changes and organize later!
  • If we have multiple shows in one day, dancers may be picked up to leave for a meal, etc. or they may stay in their dressing room as long as a guardian stays with them. 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
  • 2:30 PM – Act 2 Matinee dancers report to dressing room (if only in Act 2)

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 dancer from dressing room after their last dance.

HAIR

  • Please secure hair BEFORE coming to rehearsals and performances!
  • All hair – low bun/no bangs unless told otherwise due to quick changes.
  • Watch our Video Tutorial for step-by-step instructions
    • featuring Dance Company Stylist, Emily Harris, from Body Works Salon & hair model, Stella.
  • Acro dances – secure bun tightly for skills done lying on back.
  • Short hair – secure away from face.
  • Secure hairpieces with bobby pins so they don’t fall on stage!
  • Bring bobby pins, hairspray, gel, hairbrush with you for emergencies/touch-ups.

MAKE-UP

  • Stage make-up helps dancers to not appear washed out under stage lights.
  • Please do make-up BEFORE coming to rehearsals and shows!
  • Foundation, neutral eye shadow, liner, mascara, blush, and red lipstick.
  • Ages 4 – 7: Blush and lipstick is fine if preferred.

RULES

  • Rehearsals CLOSED to public. One guardian only.
  • Staff ONLY allowed onstage/backstage.
  • No running/playing.
  • NO FOOD/DRINKS allowed in audience.
  • NO EATING/DRINKING IN COSTUME. Bottled water only. NO GUM.
  • NO JEWELRY/NAIL POLISH unless part of costume.
  • NO PHOTO/VIDEO during shows.
  • NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ANY TIME.
  • NO SOCIAL MEDIA posting of routines or costumes until show weekend.
  • NO PHOTOS while others are changing or cell 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.
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