WHAT TO EXPECT - Recital is such an exciting time of the year. We pride ourselves on making this show as seamless as possible. For our families at LUX, we encourage you to ask as many questions as you need to so you can enjoy your dancer’s big day! We recommend stopping by our front desk during office hours or contacting us via email for any further questions.

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During dress rehearsal and the recital show day, we only allow volunteers and stage crew backstage. We will have parent volunteers in both dressing rooms to assist and monitor the children. Parents, it is highly recommended to pack your dancer a lunch, snacks, water and activities. The venue asks us to avoid any juices or drinks with dye and gummy snacks. Label everything you send for your child. The safety of your children is our number one priority and this is why we do not allow any non-volunteers backstage. If your child requires medical assistance or has allergies, please email the studio in advance at luxdancecoll@gmail.com.

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TICKET SALES - Our recital tickets are available for purchase online. The link to purchase is live starting May 6th. Tickets are $23 each plus tax/service fees.

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The ticket link to purchase will go live at 10:15AM: https://31577.danceticketing.com/landing.cfm?loc=4

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Recital tickets are non refundable so please make sure to purchase the correct amount of tickets you will need. We do not sell tickets at the studio. The link will remain live until show time. We will have a QR code to the direct link to purchasing in the studio lobby and on site at recital for easy access. You will need to show your proof of tickets/purchase on your mobile device or print copy at the venue upon

entering the theater. Seats are assigned when purchasing tickets online.

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***Please remember children ages 3+ will need a ticket. Children ages 2 and under can sit on laps.

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DANCERS ARRIVAL – When students arrive to dress rehearsal/show please come with hair and make up done. Our younger dancers can arrive in costume. You may pack a change of clothes for them to change into following their performance. Dancers who do not need as much assistance with changing can pack their costume and change on site.

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Dancers will be broken into two dressing rooms. Room 1 will be for our recreational students and Room 2 will be for the competitive dancers due to their number of quick changes. Dancers will be organized by class in dressing room 1 to help stay organized when lining up.

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HAIR - (NO BANGS IN FACE) All hair must be slicked back out of the dancer’s face by using hairspray or hair gel. We advise packing bobby pins and touch up items as well. Hair must go according to the hair/shoes/tights list previously sent out in the PDF (see below).

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Costume Catalog/Shoes/Hair/Tights!

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MAKE-UP - The dancers make up should go as follows *Use photo for reference!

• Face: Foundation to match skin tone.

• Eyes- Neutrals/browns on eye lid, white/silver/lighter color on top, black or brown eyeliner and

• mascara. False lashes optional (*Required for The Collective dancers).

• LipStick - Red (The Collective team members have both red and team lipstick)• Cheeks: Light Pink Blush/Bronzer

• Dancers should have light pink/nude color nail/toe nail polish only for the show as well as no jewelry!

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DRESS REHEARSAL DROP OFF PROCEDURE - Stop by our check in table (follow signs). Students will then be brought to their appropriate dressing rooms. You will need to sign in on our contact sheet and you will be given a wristband (for creative/combo through level 2b). You must have the band to pick up your child at the conclusion of rehearsal; it is our only way to keep track of the kids. NO ONE will be allowed inside the theater for rehearsals, unless you are volunteering. Parents are welcome to wait in the parking lot, lobby or return to the facility at our recommended pick-up times.

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Dress rehearsal begins at 11 AM (Must arrive by 10:30AM) MANDATORY.

Dancers must stay throughout the entire dress rehearsal. Approximate pick-up time is 2:00-2:30pm.

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*The only exception for this is creative movement/combo students! These dancers are welcome to be picked up post performance. We will contact via text when their rehearsal is complete. Students must be picked up between the dress rehearsal and showtime in the evening. LUX staff will not be responsible for students during the break time between rehearsals and showtimes.

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PICK UP PROCEDURE - Pick up times are approximate. We average the show to be 2-2.5 hours. Please do not attempt to retrieve your child before they have been officially dismissed by the directors/teachers/volunteers. You must have your wristband present for pick up following rehearsal. You will sign them out at the same location you checked them in. The ONLY exception will be for Creative Movement & Combo Classes during intermission. Please do not try to retrieve your child prior to intermission!

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RECITAL SHOW TIMES - 

 

SHOW will begin at 5:00PM.

Arrival/drop off time for all dancers is 4:30PM.

Doors will open to the theater 30 minutes prior to show time.Just like rehearsal, you will stop by our check in table, show your wristband and sign your child in.

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Students will then be brought to their appropriate dressing rooms. NO ONE will be allowed inside the theater or backstage area except parent volunteers and faculty. Please understand that dancers cannot leave the venue until after the finale which is at the end of the show. Please understand this is for the safety of your children. Please be patient with our staff and volunteers, the checkout process can be timely but will flow smoothly with your patience and following of procedure. You will meet back at the check in area with your wristband, and sign your child out at the conclusion of the show.

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THEATER RULES - Please turn off all cell phones upon entering the theater! Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time. You must have your online ticket confirmation. We highly encourage you to take many photos in the lobby with your dancers and families pre and post show. We will be selling concessions and small gifts prior to, during intermission and post show for your dancer.

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Taking pictures, video and flash photography are strictly prohibited inside the theater and if found in use will be confiscated until after the show. As most theater patrons know, dancers must stay focused to avoid injury. Please respect the theater policies and be respectful of your fellow audience members. The videographer we hire will provide the highest quality video. Please also refrain from getting up and entering/exiting during performances. Please wait until the conclusion of a performance to move around the theater. Feel free to be encouraging and clap post performances. These dancers have worked hard and want to feel the audience's energy!

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RECITAL T-SHIRTS - Recital T-shirts were included in your recital participation fee. They will be dispersed the last week of classes. Any families who do not receive their shirts the week of June 3rd will be able to pick them up at the recital.

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RECITAL HI-DEF VIDEO LINK - This price was included in your recital participation fee and will be emailed to families after the recital. Please be patient while the video is edited, the process can take 1-2 months. Remember there is no videography allowed during the recital by anyone other than the videographer. Ushers will assist us with this rule.

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RECITAL VOLUNTEERS - Volunteer sign up was sent out by email. If you volunteer, you will help all students in your assigned room with costume and hair changes. Volunteers will be allowed to watch your child while on stage from the side wings. You must be available to volunteer for both dress rehearsal and the evening program. Volunteers may leave between dress rehearsal and the show time but must arrive back by drop off time. We appreciate all of our volunteers! THANK YOU!

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CONCESSIONS - We will be selling concessions (food/drinks) as well as small gifts prior to the show as well as during intermission and post show. It will be cash or venmo only. The table will be by the theater entry inside the lobby.

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If you have any further questions regarding the information above, feel

free to contact us via email at luxdancecoll@gmail.com or stop by the front desk during our office hoursMonday-Thursday 4:30-8:00PM.