2 weeks until Recital Reminders and info!

Happy Wednesday Dance Family,

As you know, the big day is just around the corner and we are super excited to show off what your kids have learned this year! The Recital is going to be great, but we need your help to ensure the shows are a success. The only way we can ensure everyone is on the same page is if each parent makes it a priority to read these emails carefully. I know we are all busy, but I promise it will only take 5 minutes and it will be worth it:)

Before we get into the good stuff, Please remember that Class attendance is required in order to ensure that all dancers are ready for recital and all students must be in class these next two weeks unless otherwise discussed. Please help us by making sure your child is on time and in attendance to all of his/her classes. If your student misses class close to the recital, they may be required to schedule a private lesson to make up missed material at the expense of the parent.

 

Rehearsal week at the Studio:

 The week of May 17th-20th is when your dancers will be having rehearsals at the studio instead of their normal classes. The schedule is slightly different during this week so be sure to view the schedule via the Recital information page of our website. Just find the class that your dancer is enrolled in and make sure they are at the studio ready to dance. 

Dress Rehearsals at Grouse Room:

Dress Rehearsal is Saturday, May 22nd at the Grouse Room! Please see the recital information page on our website for your dancers' arrival time if you have forgotten.

Awards: 

Awards will be given out at Recital at the end of each Show. Students may wear whatever they choose for this ceremony and most students simply wear their last costume of the show. Students that are in Awards will need to arrive backstage at least 3 numbers before the end of their show. Students in multiple shows will be given their awards at the main show that all of their dances are in. Please see the very end of this email for a list of all students who will be receiving Awards at the Recital!

Lineups for each show:

Please see the attachment for the order in which your dancers will be performing their routines. A copy of these lineups is also printed in your recital programs. Dancers need to be backstage ready to go 5 numbers before each of their dances. * We will have a designated quick change area for those who have very little time between dances.

Day of Recital: 

Students need to arrive backstage 1 hour prior to show time. Students will need to be dressed in full hair and makeup wearing their 1st costume. If dancers leave the backstage area at any time to join family, they just need to return backstage dressed and ready for their next routine at least 5 numbers prior to their dance.

Just a few general reminders:

-The only events happening at the Grouse Room are the Dress Rehearsal and the Recital itself. All other rehearsals are at the studio.

-Recital Packets will be given out during your dancers' rehearsal times at the studio May 17th-20th. See below for more details on this package.

Recital Packet includes:

• TDA Recital T-Shirt for dancer

• 1 Recital Program/family (If you plan to purchase more please let us know so that we can order enough. Additional Programs are $20. Please email our office if you would like to pre-purchase.)

• 2 Complimentary Recital tickets/family (Those who purchased VIP areas will receive wristbands instead of tickets)

• Any additional tickets, programs, or recital shirts that you purchased

 

- Recital tickets are still for sale for Show 2 and 3 only. All tickets purchased have been added to your recital packet unless otherwise requested. 

- All accounts must be paid in full before receiving a recital packet or performing in the show.

-Please double check that your dancers have the right color shoes and stockings for recital. (All details are still on the Recital information page of our website).

-Early Registration discount ends May 24th, We hope to have the joy of teaching your dancers again next year! Be sure to Register soon if you haven’t already to ensure your dancers spot in class.

-Summer Camps! We want to help you get your kiddos up and moving this Summer! Don’t forget to take a look at all the camps we have to offer and register via our website:)

-We are looking for Volunteers to help with moving the stage and chairs etc on Saturday and Sunday! If you or someone you know can help with this please let us know.

 

Packing for the big day:

The recital is not a one-day activity. In advance, gather all costumes, accessories, shoes, and make-up as well as schedule helpers to bring your students to their rehearsals if needed. A checklist helps to make sure that you have all supplies before the big day. Students should have an extra pair of tights, hair gel, hairnets, bobby pins, hairspray, and make-up. Other handy extras include:

1-2 Weeks before the recital, start working through this checklist so that you are prepared and to reduce your stress come the day of the show.

• Dance bag for everything on this list

• Costumes(double check for small pieces of costumes. Examples: hairpiece, neck piece etc)

• Stockings in the  appropriate color(bring an extra pair just in case)

• Robe or Garment to go over costumes if your student plans to sit in the audience for any portion of the show.

• Shoes(Pink ballets, Tan taps, Tan Jazz, Tan half shoes for contemporary, and all black tennis shoes for hip-hop)

• Flowers or Gifts for after the show or awards.(We will have flowers for sale at the recital while supplies last) This is a tradition for many but not required. If you ordered Recital gifts through us, we will have them available for pick-up at dress rehearsal.     

• Make-up                                                

• Baby wipes

• Safety Pins                                                     

• Band-Aids                                                    

• Hairnets, Hairspray, Hair gel, Comb and brush, Hair Ties, Bobby Pins

• Baby powder

• Water and Snacks

• Garment bag for Costumes

• Non-stain-potential activities to pass the time during the recital (deck of cards, iPad, kindle or games. Kids never seem to be interested in the "let's all sit motionless" game.)

 

Awards 2021

 

Ambassadors

Arden Kelso, Charlotte Fournier,Jaylee Jordan, Leslie Cazares, Marabel Hebert, Griffin Hoogendoorn, Charli Durand, Marlee McMillian,Tylar Moore,Molli Boudreaux

Aubrey Osburn,Addie Allen, Ahna Vincent, Paisley Cole, Sawyer Guidry, Eric Saad, Daisy Baldwin, Raya Hebert, Bria Ryan, Sawyer Punch, Camryn Durand,Ella Deshotel,Claire Ramsey,Grady Reeves,Adeline Quebedeaux,Avice Leblanc,Frankie Ochsner,Alayna LaFleur,Elliana Johnson, Malory Joubert, Anne-Marie Merchant, Maddix Domingue,Anne Marie Guillory,Amie Madrigal, Leah Trahan,Averi Abney,Adeline Adams,Nate Fournier,Rylee Roy,Alli Boudreaux,Jersey Conque,Camille Menard,Callie Buteaux,Penelope Comeaux,Nora Saad,Rhylee Livings,Kate Thomas,Layken Simmons,Connor Alfred,Eden Dossmann, Madalyn Emmer,Amelia Marshall, Valeria Valerio, Molly Meilleur, Camille Dubouis, Ariella Johnson, Addyson Wydronek, Emma Roszell, Aubrey Broussard, Demi Kingsby, Laila Arceneaux, Hazel Hartweck, Evelyn Chriceol, Owen Plunkett, Caleigh Dorsey, Carly Alfred, Elise Leblanc

 

Perfect Attendance

Adeline Ross

Demi Kingsby

Claire Ramsey

Oakleigh Sullivan

London Meche

Airyn Williams

Kennedi Rouge

Paisley Cole

Khloe Russell

Keithlyn Strother

Arden Kelso

Brooklyn Regan

Emily Stuart

Rhylee Livings

Malory Joubert

Bria Ryan

Piper Ryan

Harper Isham

Miley Fuselier

Mara Hancox

Evalena Trahan

Austyn Burtchaell

Olivia Plunkett

Elise Leblanc

Griffin Hoogendoorn

Amelia Marshall

Rylee Roy

 

I Don’t Give Up-

Ahna Vincent, Rhylee Livings, Eden Dossmann, Daisy Baldwin,Grady Reeves, Camille Dubois, Eve Daigle, Valeria Valerio, Amelia Marshall, Charli Durand, Molli Boudreaux, Leila Guidry

 

Years of dance Award

3 years

Presley Leger, Addie Allen, Amelie Beshears, Khloe Russell, Connor Alfred, Griffin Hoogendoorn, Blair Bertrand, Eden Dossmann, Alayna LaFleur, Libby Christ, Taylor Roth, Charlotte Fournier, McKayla Scott, Aubrey Broussard, Kate Thibodeaux, Cora Collier, Griffin Hoogendoorn, Brooklyn Regan, Leslie Cazares, Oakleigh Sullivan, Maddix Domingue, Oakleigh Sullivan

 

5 years 

Paisley Cole, Nora Robin, Arden Kelso, Emily Stuart, Ainsley Guillbeau, Victoria Couvillion

 

7 years

Caleigh Dorsey, Malory Joubert, Airyn Williams, Jersey Conque, Ahna Vincent, Carly Alfred, Bria Ryan

 

9 years

Averi Abney, Ella Deshotel

 

10 years

Emma Roszell, Anne-Marie Merchant, Kalynn Beacom, Molli Boudreaux

11 years

Alli Boudreaux

 

12 years

Camryn Durand, McKenzie Abney

 

13 years

Madalyn Emmer

 

15 years

Charli Durand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hardest Worker

 Charlotte Fournier, Sawyer Punch,Raya Hebert, Penelope Emerson, Eric Saad, Estella Courtois, Addyson Wydronek, Ella Deshotel, Camryn Durand, Evii Blanchard, Anna Grace LaFleur, Aadhya Anil, Courtlynn Delahoussaye, Hazel Hartweck

 

Most Improved

Ella Deshotel, Elliana Johnson,Maddix Domingue, Frankie Ochsner, Nathan Fournier, Avice LeBlanc, Ashtyn White, Ainsley Guilbeau, Averi Abney, Caleigh Dorsey, Bradley Ball, Olivia Plunkett, Gabrielle Richard, Adaline Quebedeaux, Claire Ramsey, Mara Hancox, Abigail Benoit, Ella Lambert

 

Ad Sales Winner

Camille Menard