Recital 2026

Our 12th annual recital is well on its way, and we have been diligently planning on an exciting end to our year. We are almost ready for show time!

Please review the following packet of information VERY carefully, as it contains all the information you will need for your dancer’s 2026 recital and all of the necessary preparations. We hope this will assist in your planning and will answer any questions you may have.

Our goal is to make the recital an organized, exciting experience for everyone involved. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email the studio. We thank you for the gift of your wonderful and talented children and look forward to working with you on this year’s recital!

Picture Day
PARTICIPATION IS MANDATORY
Date: Monday, May 18th through Thursday, May 21st
Time: during your child’s regular class time
Location: Studio 55 Dance studio

Class photos will take place from on Tuesday May 19. These photos are an important part of our recital preparation, as they will be featured in the official recital program. Attendance is mandatory for all dancers.

Arrival & Preparation
Dancers should arrive fully dressed in their costume, with hair and makeup completed according to class requirements. This helps keep the schedule running smoothly and ensures every dancer is camera-ready upon arrival.

Studio Setup & Supervision
- Studio 2 will serve as the designated dressing and changing area.
- Photos will be taken in the studio storage room.
- Each dancer must have at least one female adult present to assist with costume changes.
- For privacy and safety, no men are allowed in the dressing area at any time.
- To minimize distractions and maintain an organized environment, parents are not permitted inside the storage room during photo sessions.

Photo Access & Options
All photos will be provided in digital format only. Families will receive access to all group photos featuring their dancer via a shared OneDrive folder. All group photos will be uploaded to the shared OneDrive folder by Friday, June 12. You will have full rights to these images, allowing you to print, share online, etc.

Costume Checklist
Before picture day, please:
- Refer to the detailed costume list included in the back of your packet to confirm nothing is missing.
- Ensure all costume pieces are accounted for and clearly labeled with your dancer’s name.
- To maintain a clean and professional appearance in photos and on stage:
- Do not wear underwear under costumes—tights are designed to serve this purpose.
- Dancers who require a bra should wear a nude bra with convertible straps.
Following these guidelines helps create a polished, uniform look for all dancers in both photos and performances.

*Helpful Tip for picture day: Layer your dancers tights to make changing an easier process-have them wear their tan tights first, then put the pink tights on over the top.

Picture Schedule
Below is the day/time your dancer will have their picture taken, including the order in which your dancer will be photographed in each costume.
Preschool – Monday

Monday May 18th 5:30pm
1. Ballet
2. Tap

Preschool – Tuesday
Tuesday May 19th 10:00am
1. Ballet
2. Tap

Kindergarten
Thursday May 21st 6:00pm
1. Ballet
2. Tap
3. Jazz

1st-2nd Grade
Monday May 18th 6:15pm
1. Ballet
2. Tap
3. Jazz

3rd-5th Grade
Monday May 18th 6:15pm
1. Lyrical
2. Tap
3. Jazz

Beginner Hip Hop
Monday May18th 5:45pm
1. Hip Hop

Adult
Monday May 18th 7:15pm
1. Tap
2. Jazz

Recital Ticket Sales
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: online only
Cost: $20.00/ticket

- Tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY on a first-come, first-served basis and provide reserved seating. Paper tickets will not be sold or distributed at the door on the day of the recital.
- Please note that parents or guardians who are volunteering in the dressing room should not purchase a ticket for the performance during which they are volunteering.
- Performers do not need a ticket since they will be participating in the full show lineup. Please note that performers are not permitted to be in the auditorium during the show at any time.
- Children under the age of two do not require a ticket IF they are seated on a parent or guardian’s lap.
- A limited number of accessible (handicap) options are available.

Ticket Purchase Process
Tickets will be available for purchase online only beginning Friday May 15th at 7:00pm.

1. The ticketing link can be found on our website at www.studio55dance.com
2. Click on the red *Recital Ticket* link at the top of the page.
3. Select the show that you would like to purchase tickets for: Saturday or Sunday.
4. Once you have selected the available seats that you would like to purchase, you will have 15 minutes to complete the checkout process before the seats are released back into inventory.
5. Tickets for both shows may be purchased within the same transaction.
6. Complete the process and save your tickets to your device or print them.

- Admission to the auditorium for each performance requires presentation of a valid ticket. Tickets may be presented digitally on a mobile device or as a printed copy.
- As seating is reserved, families and groups who wish to sit together are strongly encouraged to have one individual coordinate and complete the ticket purchase for the entire party.
- We encourage all attendees to plan ahead and determine the number of tickets needed in advance to ensure availability.
- Please note that all ticket purchases are final; no exchanges or refunds will be issued.

Parent Volunteers
Parents are asked to assist our dancers in the dressing area during our performances. Backstage support is essential to ensuring a safe, organized, and positive experience for all dancers.

Volunteer Requirements
- Each dancer is required to have one (1) FEMALE helper assigned to assist at one (1) performance
- Ideal volunteers include mothers; however, older sisters(age 16+), grandmothers, or other approved female guardians are also welcome to assist

Backstage Helper Responsibilities
Volunteers in the dressing areas will be responsible for the following duties:
- Assisting dancers with costume changes
- Escorting dancers to and from the bathroom
- Most importantly, always ensuring the safety and well-being of all dancers

Sign-Up Information
A volunteer sign-up sheet is available in StudioONE. Please sign up as soon as possible to secure your preferred performance time.

Important Ticket Information
Parents who volunteer in the dressing room should not purchase a ticket for the performance they are assisting with, as volunteers are expected to remain backstage for the duration of the show.

Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Additional opportunities to assist throughout recital weekend will also be available. If you are interested in helping in any capacity beyond dressing room supervision, please notify Katie directly.

Rehearsal
PARTICIPATION IS MANDATORY
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 9:00AM
Location: Delano High School Auditorium

700 Elm Street Delano, MN 55328

The purpose of the rehearsal is to familiarize dancers with the performance environment, including the auditorium layout, stage presence, spacing, and overall comfort while performing their routines. During this time, lighting and music cues, as well as entrances and exits, will be rehearsed to ensure a smooth, organized, and professional recital performance.

This rehearsal also provides dancers the opportunity to build confidence on stage and reduce performance anxiety. In addition, it allows staff to address any last-minute adjustments or concerns to ensure all routines are performance-ready. Please remember that dance is a team effort; if a dancer is absent, it can impact spacing, formations, and partnered choreography. We kindly ask that every effort be made to attend.

Arrival & Preparation
- Please arrive 15 minutes early and be ready to begin on time.
- Please enter through door #11 and proceed to the auditorium.
- Dancers should attend rehearsal in proper dance attire with all their necessary shoes for each style of dance the perform.
- Costumes, makeup, and performance hairstyles are not required for rehearsal, though dancers may choose to use this time to practice their full stage look if desired.

Dressing Room Info
- Each class will be assigned a designated area in the dressing room.
- Bring all required costumes, tights, and accessories needed for recital day. These items may be left at the school between rehearsal and the first performance for your convenience. However, please take the costume/tights your dancer will wear for their first routine home so they arrive at the show fully dressed and ready to perform.
- Ensure all personal items are clearly labeled with your dancer’s name.
- Items may be left at the school for convenience.

Parent Supervision
- A parent or guardian must remain present for the duration of the rehearsal. Absolutely no men are permitted in the dressing room area at any time.

Food & Comfort
- Please ensure dancers are fed prior to arrival. You may send a snack with your dancer. However, no food or beverages are permitted inside the auditorium.
- To help keep dancers occupied during waiting periods, you are welcome to send quiet activities. Please do not send items such as markers, pens, playdough, or anything that could stain or damage costumes.

Additional Notes
- The rehearsal is expected to last approximately 2.5 hours in length.
- Not all dancers will stay for the duration of the rehearsal. Please see the rehearsal schedule below.

Rehearsal Schedule
- The following list reflects the order of performance for rehearsal purposes only. The Me & My Special Person dances, as well as the Finale, will be rehearsed on stage approximately three times. All other routines will be run once, unless an additional run-through is requested by dancers or instructors.
- Dancers will be released once they have completed all of the routines that they perform in.

Me and My Special Person – Recreational Dancers
Me and My Special Person – Company Members
Finale
Adults – jazz and tap
Preschool Monday - ballet
Preschool Tuesday - ballet
Preschool Monday - tap
Preschool Tuesday - tap
Kindergarten - ballet
1st-2nd Grade - ballet
Kindergarten - tap
1st-2nd Grade - tap
Kindergarten - jazz
1st-2nd Grade - jazz
3rd-5th Grade - lyrical
3rd-5th Grade - tap
3rd-5th Grade - jazz
Beginner Hip Hop
Company Members
Production
Acro
Hip Hop
remaining routines as necessary

We appreciate your patience in the event of technical adjustments or unexpected delays. Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us create a successful and professional performance experience for all dancers.

Recital
PARTICIPATION IS MANDATORY
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 4:00PM

Date: Sunday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00PM
Location: Delano High School Auditorium
700 Elm Street Delano, MN 55328

Arrival & Check-In
All dancers must arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled show time.
- Please enter through door #11 and proceed to the dressing area.
- Dancers should arrive fully prepared in their first costume with hair and makeup completed.
- Upon arrival, please check in your dancer with the designated dressing room volunteer. You must provide the name and phone number of a designated emergency contact person who will remain at the school for the duration of the recital.
- Please make sure that your dancer has eaten before arrival at the school.
- Dancers should use the restroom prior to arriving at each show.

Seating & Auditorium Access
Seating for the recital will begin 15 minutes prior to show time.
- For the safety and flow of the performance, doors will close promptly at show time.
- Doors should only be reopened between performances while no dancers are on stage.

Show Length
- Each show is expected to take approximately 2 hours.
- There will be a scheduled intermission roughly half way through each show.
- The Sunday show will feature a presentation celebrating the year’s accomplishments, during which dancers will be presented with trophies

Audience Etiquette
We kindly ask that all audience members remain seated throughout performances, as movement during the show can be disruptive to both dancers and other guests.
- If you must leave the auditorium, please do so only between dances.
- Upon returning, you will be asked to wait at the entrance until the current routine has concluded before re-entering.
- Please keep talking to a minimum.
- No personal photos or videotaping is allowed.
- Please silence cell phones and limit screen use for the courtesy of your fellow audience members.
- No phone calls should be taken within the auditorium.

Photography & Video Recording
To ensure an uninterrupted performance and protect the safety of our dancers, personal photography and video recording are strictly prohibited during the recital.
A professional videographer will be recording the entire performance, and a photographer will be in attendance to capture your dancers smiling faces on the stage. Additional information regarding access to the final video and photos will be provided separately.

Food & Beverages
No food or beverages are permitted inside the auditorium at any time.

Backstage & Dressing Room Procedures
- For the safety and organization of all performers, dancers are not permitted in the auditorium at any time during the recital, including intermission. All dancers must remain in the designated dressing room areas for the duration of the event.
- The dressing room will be clearly marked, and each class will have a designated section.
- To help keep dancers occupied during waiting periods, you are welcome to send quiet activities. Please do not send items such as markers, pens, playdough, or anything that could stain or damage costumes.
- Snacks and water are permitted as long as they cannot stain or damage costumes.
- Dancers are expected to show respect at all times toward volunteers, staff, and fellow performers. We appreciate your help in reinforcing appropriate behavior and professionalism with your dancer prior to the event.

Backstage Privacy & Access
For the safety, privacy, and organization of our performers, family members and guests are not permitted backstage or in the dressing room areas at any time, including before, during intermission, and after the performance. Backstage areas are strictly reserved for dancers and approved volunteers due to limited space and safety considerations.

Dismissal & Pick-Up
Dancers may be picked up from the dressing room area following the conclusion of the show. Please be sure to check out your dancer with the designated parent volunteer before leaving.

Extras
Snacks, beverages, recital t-shirts, and flowers will be available for purchase during the intermission and following the conclusion of the show.

Hair/Make Up/Costume
Uniform hairstyles are required for each class to ensure consistency. Dancers will wear the same hairstyle for all of their dances. If you have any questions or would like some tips on hairstyles, I would love to help!

Monday 5:30 Preschool - hair pulled back into a half ponytail with curls
Monday 5:45 Hip Hop - hair pulled back into a high ponytail with curls
Monday 6:15 1st-2nd Grade - hair pulled back into a high ponytail with curls
Monday 6:15 3rd-5th Grade - hair pulled back into a high ponytail with curls
Tuesday 10:00 Preschool - hair pulled back into a half ponytail with curls
Thursday 6:00 Kindergarten - hair pulled back into a half ponytail with curls
Adult - natural hair
Company Members- hair parted down the center and pulled back into a low bun

Makeup is strongly encouraged for both picture day and recital. Without makeup, facial features can appear washed out under the harsh stage lighting, and we want every dancer’s bright, smiling face to be clearly visible from anywhere in the auditorium. Dancers are recommended to wear blush, red or dark pink-toned lipstick, along with neutral toned eyeshadow and mascara.

Please ensure that all nail polish, temporary tattoos, jewelry, and similar items are removed prior to both picture day and recital.

All shoes should be cleaned in advance of picture day and again before the recital.

To avoid any costume-related issues, dancers should only wear their costumes, accessories, and tights during picture day and recital.

If needed, costumes may be steamed prior to picture day. Please do not machine wash.

Helpful Tip: We recommend packing costumes, shoes, tights, accessories, snacks, activities, and any other items in a clearly labeled bag or tote to help keep everything organized and easy to manage.

The recital is a multi-day preparation process, not just a single event. We encourage families to gather all costumes, accessories, shoes, and makeup several days in advance to ensure nothing is missing and everything is ready to go.

Additional Items You May Need
-safety pins