The recital offers our students a professionally directed performance that allows them to present to their families and friends the results of a year's hard work, dedication, and progress. A big part of the dance training process includes learning through performance. The experience helps build self-esteem, self-assurance, and contributes to a sense of confidence. The rehearsal process is a tremendous learning experience as well. It helps the children develop retention skills, and by working with their classmates on a group performance, they learn the positive aspects of working as a team to create the best end result. Dedication to recital commitments is the responsibility of both students and their parents.

IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM OR YOUR CHILD TAKES SEVERAL SUBJECTS PLEASE UNDERSTAND WE CAN NOT GUARANTEE THAT THEY WILL PERFORM IN THE SAME SHOW.

Costume Fees: All students will be required to purchase a costume if they choose to participate in the recital. Average costumes will cost $70.00. Ages 3 & 4, 4 & 5, 5 & 6 combination classes will receive one costume which can be used for tap, jazz and ballet. The costume will run about $70.00. All combo classes will perform one routine in one show.

Costume Alterations: Parents/Students are responsible for minor alterations to costumes: hemming, taking in, sewing straps, etc.

Recital Fee for "Recreational" Students: $90.00 per immediate family: If your child(ren) performs in multiple shows the recital fee entitles you to 6 tickets - 3 for each show. If your child is performing in only one of the shows you will receive 6 tickets for that performance. The recital fee helps defray the cost of renting the facility, technicians, scenery, lighting, programs, tickets, etc. Tickets in advance cost $15. Tickets at the door $20.

Recital Fee for "Dance Company" Members: $150.00 per immediate family ($180 value): If your child(ren) performs in 3 shows you receive 9 tickets, if your child(ren) performs in all 4 shows you receive 12 tickets...Please understand Dance Company members perform in multiple shows!!

This recital fee is due by April 1.
The recital fee is non-refundable even if the student/parent decides not to participate.

Recital Tickets: If you need more than the tickets included in the recital fee, they can be purchased during class time (in advance) at $15.00 each starting in May, and at the auditorium (if they are not sold out) for $20.00 each. All ticket purchases AND recital fees are to be made payable to Gainesville Dance Center.

Recital Rehearsal and Pictures: There will be a mandatory rehearsal at the auditorium prior to the performance. A rehearsal schedule will be handed out. Pictures are taken at the studio during the week leading up to the recital. A picture schedule will be handed out. You are under no obligation to purchase pictures but please have your child attend the group pose. More information and scheduling will be available to you closer to the date of the recital.

SPECIAL NOTE: If you decide not to participate in the recital, please notify the office prior to costume deposit due date! As of Session 5 which beginsApril 23rd, all emphasis will be on our annual recital. If a child is not participating, we feel it is unfair when costumes arrive to single them out. All non-recital students do not participate in Session 5.