RECITAL TICKET SALES
· Is there a minimum/maximum number of tickets I can buy?
· Can I purchase tickets at the door?
· Does my baby/toddler need a ticket?
· When can I purchase tickets?
We appreciate your cooperation regarding our Recital Ticket sales so EACH of our dance friends, who have worked so hard this dance season, are able to have their TDA Fan Club Member in the audience! Thank you!
ALL OF OUR RECITALS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO VIEW ON OUR JUNE 16TH LIVESTREAM!
· Is there a minimum/maximum number of tickets I can buy?
- Yes! To ensure every TDA dancer has someone in the audience to cheer them on, initial ticket sales are limited!
- Please check the Recital & Rehearsal Assignments spreadsheet before purchasing tickets to see which show(s) your dancer is performing in
- If your dancer is performing in the Intensive Showcase, you may purchase a maximum of 5 tickets
- If your dancer is assigned to Show 1: 10A, you may purchase a maximum of 6 tickets
- If your dancer is assigned to Show 2: 2P, you may purchase a maximum of 5 tickets
- If your dancer is assigned to Show 3: 6P, you may purchase a maximum of 10 tickets
- We ask our intensive families to only purchase 2 tickets ( if any) to Recital Shows 1 and 2
- We will open sales of any remaining tickets 1 week after initial sales begin. Ticket sales will remain open until the start of each show (10A, 2P & 6P).
· Can I purchase tickets at the door?
- No, but tickets will be open online until the start of each show.
· Does my baby/toddler need a ticket?
- If your child will be sitting on your lap, they do not need a ticket.
· When can I purchase tickets?
- Tickets for the Intensive Showcase (Intensive Dancers Only!) go on-sale Thursday May 9:00AM
- Tickets for the 27th Annual TDA Recital (June All TDA Dancers) go on-sale Thursday May at 9:00AM
- Note: THERE IS NO PASSWORD (The message asking for a password will disappear at 9am on the day ticket sales open for the event)
- Tickets are sold on a first come-‐first serve basis
- Seats ARE assigned so when you purchase your tickets, you will be able to select where you sit.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to issue refunds or change orders at TDA. Please contact Tutu Tix Customer Service (contact link will be found at the bottom of your confirmation email) with any issues!
We appreciate your cooperation regarding our Recital Ticket sales so EACH of our dance friends, who have worked so hard this dance season, are able to have their TDA Fan Club Member in the audience! Thank you!
ALL OF OUR RECITALS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO VIEW ON OUR JUNE 16TH LIVESTREAM!
DRESS REHEARSAL (June 2025)
· When is my dancer’s dress rehearsal?
· When is my dancer’s dress rehearsal?
- There are two dress rehearsals! Tuesday June (3:30-‐7:30p) and Wednesday June (3:30-‐ 6:30p). Please check the Recital & Rehearsal Assignment Spreadsheet for your dancer’s assigned Dress Rehearsal(s)
- How early should we arrive?
- 3pm-‐ we cannot rehearse until everyone arrives so, PLEASE be on time! We begin rehearsal with curtain call which involves ALL DANCERS! Leave school early if you need to!
- Regis College Fine Arts Center: 235 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA 02493
- Your child should wear their recital costume with appropriate tights and dance shoes. (Come in street shoes and then change shoes when you arrive so your dance shoes don’t get ruined outside!)
- Younger dancers (6 and under) should go directly to the auditorium.
- Dancers 8+ should follow signs to the backstage area to drop their things and the come to auditorium.
- First, we practice final bows, then each dance takes a turn practicing. Dancers may leave after their dances have rehearsed.
- We allow one adult per child to stay (required for children under 6). You may sit in the balcony only.
- You may pick your child in the auditorium after they have finished their last dance of the day.
- Dancers are not required to stay for the entire dress rehearsal but are encouraged to watch from the audience once they have finished all their dances.
- Dancers are invited to attend our Solo Recital at 7:30pm on Wednesday June 12, 2024. FREE ADMISSION!
RECITAL (10A, 2P &6P)
What show my child is in?
What show my child is in?
- Check the Recital & Rehearsal Assignment Spreadsheet for your dancer's assigned recital show.
- You will drop your child off in the backstage area. It will be marked with signs!
- A capable team of backstage TDA staff and alumni!
- Check the Hair & Make-up Tutorial Video
- Water, clean snacks (nut-‐free), recital t-‐shirt –label everything!
- Students will be coloring, reading books, and watching a livestream of the recital. Students are welcome to bring toys, tablets, books-‐ LABEL everything!!! We are not responsible for lost items!
- FOR INTRO TO BALLET, BALLET FUNDAMENTALS AND INTRO TO HIP-HOP ONLY – Yes, Our youngest students will be permitted to watch part of the show with their parents. More detailed information will be sent directly to these parents about when their child needs to return backstage in early May. Children may sit on parents laps or you are welcome to purchase a seat for them.
- FOR ALL OTHER STUDENTS -‐ No. In order for us to keep all dancers accounted for, we cannot allow dancers to leave the backstage area to sit in the audience. For the best experience for all audience members, we do NOT want to have parents and dancers walking back and forth through the auditorium during the show.
- Additionally, ALL of the dancers will be going on stage together for final bow’s at the end of the show so we need to keep all dancers back stage.
- Backstage staff will have a contact list with all parents’ cell phone numbers in case of emergency. We can also make an announcement over the loudspeaker if we need to find you!
- Teachers and backstage staff will help change dancers backstage. Every class of students under age 6 will have a designated backstage helper to stay with them and take care of them throughout the show. LABEL EVERYTHING!
- Only in case of emergencies!
- We understand that you want to congratulate your child after they preform but please refrain from coming backstage as it makes it harder for some dancers when they see their parents or other parents. It is also harder for us to keep the backstage area in order if there are extra bodies moving around backstage. Please help us set the expectation with your child that he/she will see you AFTER the show.
- Approximately 2 hours
- Students can be picked up after final bows in the backstage dressing room
Additional Tips
- Label EVERYTHING
- Make sure your dancer knows the name of their class and title of their dance! Write it down on a sticker on their bag or inside
- Pack your bag for rehearsal/recital one week in advance so you don’t forget any costume pieces, make-‐up, hair supplies, snacks, belongings, etc.
- Put a plastic bag around the costume hanger filled with all accessories for that costume (socks, tights, hair pieces etc.)
- Pack plenty of water and healthy snacks, make sure they are bagged separately from costume to avoid spills in the bag. NO NUT PRODUCTS!!!
- If your child has an EPI PEN, please label it and leave it with a backstage staff member who will keep it in a safe designated First Aid box.
- Pack fun toys and activities for backstage
- LABEL EVERYTHING-‐ shoes, bags, costumes, toys, etc.
- Bring extra hair gel/spray and bobby pins and safety pins
- Practice your dances at home! If you need to know your song, email [email protected]
- “Remember to breath -‐ your child might be a little nervous to perform, especially if it’s their first time. Remind them that yes, performing is a big deal, but also, that its alright to be nervous. Think of happy thoughts, like having so many friends and family members come and cheer you on.” – Rony Jean Mary (mom of 3 dancers)
- If you need help backstage, ask a teacher or big kid!
- Did we mention, label everything!!??
- Don’t pack makeup loose in your child’s dance bag ! IF you would like to send it for touch ups, place it in a zip-‐lock baggy labeled with your child’s first and last name
