We will not have regular classes the week before recital. Instead, we will have a series of rehearsals to prepare dancers for recital.

Yes, your dancer will receive a recital packet that contains performance order, etiquette, schedule, and lots of other relevant information.

Dancers should arrive at the venue by 5:15. Dress rehearsal is scheduled to begin at 6pm and end at 9pm.

Parents are welcome to watch dress rehearsal. Please note that there will be photography happening during this time.

Dancers should arrive to the venue by 3:15. Recital is scheduled to begin at 4pm and end at 6pm.

Dancers will receive 2 complimentary tickets. After that, more tickets may be purchased at $8/ticket at the studio and at the Box Office the day of recital with no limit per family. Please note that physical tickets will not be given prior to June 5th. We will be keeping a file of ticket numbers purchased for each dancer's family and those tickets may be picked up at Will Call in the lobby of the venue.

No, the venue will have open seating available.

Costumes can be transported in the garment bags that they came in. Keep in mind that tutus will crease if they are crushed underneath other items. As for accessories and shoes, we have found that a plastic bin or laundry basket work very well.

All dancers are required to have their hair in a ballet bun for the entirety of dress rehearsal and recital.

No. Much like a bathing suit, wearing underwear under costumes causes bunching and is very noticeable from the audience.

Dancers are required to wear makeup for dress rehearsal and recital. The lights onstage tend to wash dancers out and make them appear ghostly even if they aren't. We require foundation, blush, eyeshadow, mascara, and lipstick of all students. (False eyelashes are required for Troupe dancers.)

Stud earrings are the only jewelry allowed onstage. No necklaces, bracelets, anklets, or hair ties should be on dancers during the performances.

We totally understand that this can feel a little overwhelming. You can talk to your dancer's teacher ahead of time to get some advice/tips on how best to achieve the correct hairstyle. We will also have a "Bun Specialist" available before dress rehearsal and recital. This person will be available to do your dancer's hair for $5 on a first come, first serve basis.

Dancers should not leave backstage until they are completely finished performing.

Flash photography and videotaping are strictly prohibited during dress rehearsal and recital. This is distracting and incredibly dangerous for dancers. We will have DVDs and photographs available for families in the weeks following recital.

Dancers are allowed to have one female "dresser" accompany them in the dressing rooms throughout dress rehearsal and recital.

We do not allow photos to be taken in the dressing rooms because there are typically so many people changing at once.

While we do suggest making sure you have someone lined up to change your dancer, we also have volunteers backstage that can change your dancer. Please just make sure you make them aware that they need help being changed prior to their change time.

Yes, we will have teachers on the side stage to check all dancers before they perform.

We do allow some foods in the dressing rooms. Things like crackers or cookies that cannot stain costumes are permitted. The only drink allowed in the dressing rooms is water. Note: PLEASE make sure your dancer is wearing a cover up if they are eating/drinking in costume.

Yes. However, they should not play any sounds and Wanda Kay's is not responsible for lost, broken, or stolen items.

No, our venue stipulates that we cannot have food or drink in the auditorium.

We may have some left over, but we highly recommend pre-ordering your memoir(s) to make sure they will be there.

Keep your phone on silent and remain quiet throughout the entirety of the performance. Please wait until a number has finished before entering or exiting the auditorium. Make sure you clap for all dancers!

Of course! Here is a list of some of our essentials: All costumes Correct number, color, and type of tights All shoes All accessories Cover up Street Clothes Hair ties Hair pins/Bobby pins Hair net Hairspray Lipstick for touch ups Safety pins Cotton pads/Q-tips Make up wipes Bandaids Alcohol wipes Spill proof water bottle Approved snacks Tissues