69th Annual
Recital Information
Thursday, May
25th, 2017
Location: Prairie Theatre
Exchange (3rd Floor Portage Place)
Dancer Arrival Time 5:30
PM
Performance Time
6:45 – 10:00 PM *please note recital length is estimated for the
latest possible scenario, end time may vary
Dancers are asked to stay
for the entire recital to take part in the Finale.
RECITAL TICKETS
All tickets will be sold
on-line through Eventbrite. To purchase tickets, please visit the
following link;
Tickets $15 Adult
$10 Child (12 & Under))
·
Infants who do not require a seat are free admission
·
Dancers do not require a ticket
·
All Sales Finale - No refunds or exchanges on tickets
·
Special Seating Requirements - The first two rows will be reserved for
individuals with special seating requirements. If you require special
seating, please arrive 10 minutes prior to Doors Opening
CHECK IN
Dancers will need to check in
at the performer entrance door at the West end of the lobby. Parents
should accompany dancers under 12 for check-in. Parents are not permitted
in the back stage or dressing room area due to issues of space and
privacy. If you have concerns for your younger child, please contact us
in advance to arrange for assistance.
Check in opens 5:30 PM
Please note, with only 1
hour for check-in we will be very pressed to get dancers ready for a 6:45 PM
performance time. Please assist us in keeping to our schedule by;
1) Arriving on
time, please allow for delays with traffic and parking.
2) All Beginner,
Novice, and Preliminary dancers are asked to arrive in costume wearing socks,
with wig & make-up applied. There is a restroom in the lobby for
parents to change dancers prior to check-in (arrive earlier than 5:30 PM
if you plan to change your dancer at PTE) . Please have dancers fully
ready and in costume for check-in at 5:30 PM
RECITAL PICK-UPS
Please allow 15 minutes
after the recital is over before you pick up dancers at the performer
entrance. Children under 12 will not be excused without a parent.
If someone other than a parent/guardian (as per your registration form) will be
picking your child up, please let the check -in volunteer know.
DRESSING
ROOMS
The dressing room is co-ed
due to venue constraints. Parents are not allowed in dressing rooms due
to limitations of space and privacy issues.
COSTUMES
Beginner, Novice,
Preliminary Dancers should arrive in costume, wearing socks with
wigs and make-up applied.
*Novice,
Preliminary, Intermediate, Adult should dancers bringing a basket or box
(preferably collapsible) clearly labeled with their name to keep their hard
shoes and costume accessories.
*Make sure all
shoes/costume pieces and garment bags are clearly labeled with first and last
name for dressing room and backstage help.
MAKE-UP
Make-up is recommended for
all dancers as stage lighting washes out natural colour and makes performers
look pale. All make-up should be applied prior to check in.
FULL STAGE MAKE-UP is
suggested for all dancers at recital. Full stage make-up is applied
heavier than daily use make-up.
MAKE-UP RECOMMENDATIONS
- Foundation
(to match skin tone) and powder to prevent shine
- Eye-shadow
(brown, beige, copper shades)
- Mascara
(brown or black) ,
- Blush
(pink)
- Lip
Stick
- Dancers
wearing poodle socks should cover up unsightly bruises on legs and knees
with foundation and make-up.
- Nail
Polish is not allowed for performances and should be removed at home.
Jewellery (rings, bracelets, earrings) may not be worn for performances
with the exception of wedding rings and medical alert bracelets
PERSONAL ITEMS
- Deodorant
should be worn by all Novice, Preliminary, Intermediate, Adult and
Advanced dancers. Crowded dressings rooms can get extremely smelly when
filled with sweaty dancers and can rapidly become unpleasant for all
concerned.
- Please
assist us by making sure dancers are clean and freshly washed for
performances.
- It is
important that all developing female and adult dancers wear maximum support
bras and /or sports bras while dancing, to prevent bounce and injury.
- Dress
shields should be used by all dancers, regardless of age. Dress shields
help prevent odour and stains from sweating when pinned in the underarms
of costumes. Removable / washable dress shields are available at sewing
and fabric stores in the city.
IRISH DANCE WIGS
Wigs are optional for all
dancers. Dancers who choose not to wear a wig should have their hair
pulled back off their face and curled, if possible.
All dancers should
arrive with wigs on. Dressing-room volunteers do not have time to assist
dancers apply wigs.
IRISH DANCE SHOES
Soft & Hard Shoes should
be cleaned prior to the performance and polished so they shine.
- All
dancers with shoe changes (with the exception of beginners) should have a
folding dance box to keep their shoes and water bottles organized back
stage
SOCKS & TIGHTS
Poodle socks should be clean
and bright white. If you use your poodle socks for practice and they are
looking grey, please bleach them or purchase a new pair before the performance.
- Sock
Glue will be provided to all dancers courtesy of MSDSA.
- Dancers
who would prefer not to share sock glue for hygiene reasons may choose to
purchase their own bottle
Tights (Performance
Division & Adult) must be Mondor brand (no exceptions) and free from runs
or holes. We recommend you have an extra pair handy in case they run at
the show.
PARENT INFORMATION
Parents are not allowed in
dressing rooms due to limitations of space and privacy issues.
Please arrive on time as
dancers need time to change, warm –up, and practice with their group.
Generally, there are line
up’s at check in and check out, so please be understanding with your check in
volunteer. It is essential for our dancer’s safety that all precautions
are taken when working with large groups of children at events open to the
public. Recitals can run late, so your patience is necessary should there
be delays at pick up at the dressing room.
SNACKS & DRINKS
ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OR
DRINKS IN THE THEATRE
Please send your child with
adequate healthy snacks and drinks clear liquids only. Dancers
who bring sodas, juices, or drinks which may stain costumes will not be allowed
to drink them in the dressing room.
Avoid sticky or messy snacks
as dancers will not be allowed to eat them back stage or in the dressing room.
Snacks to avoid – Flavoured
potato chips, buttered popcorn, chocolate bars, Danishes & pastries,
chocolate covered granola bars, gum, juices, sodas, sugared or sweet
candy.
- Please
send nut free snacks as we do have students with serious anaphylactic
allergies.
MSDSA FUNDRAISING
Bake Sale & Flowers
Our Performance and
Competitive Division will be selling baking & congratulatory flowers for
dancers at the recital.
Stock Your Summer Raffle
2017
Proceeds supporting the
Competitive Division
Tickets on sale now 3/$5
Prizes are Liquor Mart gift
cards for $500, $300, $200
Draw Date: May 27th (at
the Canada Feile)
Thank you for your support
of our Student’s Association!
Best wishes to all our
dancers for a great performance at our 69th Annual Recital.
We know you’ll make us all very proud!
If you have any questions,
please don’t hesitate to contact us
Thank you,
