Prepare for a GREAT stage and a GREAT show!

Here are some important guidelines that will make the shows and rehearsals a success:

What to Bring: Hair Brush, Bobby Pins, elastics, hair spray, etc...

How to prepare the dance performer:

~Ballet dancers: All ballet Students come to the stage prepared on Saturday and Sunday with the following:
- Pink/white FOOTED ballet tights
- PINK ballet slippers in good condition (no holes)
- Ballet leotard Camisole or Tank style - Undergarment  camisole leotard in beige color is the best. You could purchase it at our ballet store. IF you prefer to use a leotard you already have it should be in white, pink, light blue or lavender color (no black)
Hair, Hair, Hair...A tight ballet bun
- Use hairspray, bobby pins, hairnet. Start with a tight mid-high ponytail. The hair should be pulled back  (the  dance stage loves as much face as possibleJ ). Short hair is pulled away from the face with wide cotton headband secured with bobby pins
- Light make up (optional)
- Boys - black ballet slippers; black socks; neat hair

~Jazz dancers:
- Black jazz shoes in good condition
Hair pulled back in a ponytail - girls. Boys - neat hair
- Jazz pants or tights? - ask your teacher
- Light stage make up (optional)
- Undergarment beige leotard or tank top - ask your teacher
- Boys - black jazz pants; black jazz shoes; neat hair

~Tap dancers:
- Girls - Black tap shoes Hair - neat, long hair on a tight ponytail.
- Girls - white tights. Boys - black jazz pants
- Girls - light stage make up (optional).

 For a successful rehearsal:

Portrait Photography:
We are committed to improving the Portrait organization a great deal this year. Parents, please stay at the auditorium and do not go to the ‘Portrait station'.
You can help the best by making sure your dancer is at their designated place in the auditorium when not on stage.
The Helpers/Volunteers will pick up the dancers, class by class from the theater, and take them to the photo area in order. When they are done with their pictures, the volunteers will return the class back to the theater.
Do not go to the portrait line out of order. Do not create a line at the portrait station.
Step 1 - Arrive promptly and immediately find your costume on the stage. Te costumes are labeled with the Dancers' names (inside). Dress up as fast as possible. You are welcome to use the Green room if you have to prepare the hair (make up) of your dancer. Plan to come 15-20 min. earlier for this. If your dancer has more than 1 costume in the same performance find the second (third costume) and keep it with you for a fast change. The parents are welcome /encouraged to help their dancers with the costume changes backstage.
Step 2 -  Find your dancer's seat in the Auditorium. Look for the signs that indicate the regular class  your dancer attends  during the session (example: Dancing Princesses Wednesday 3:20 Ms. Ashley ).
Step 3 - Follow the instruction of Adagio Ballet's Volunteers. They will wear Adagio Ballet's T-Shirts.
Step 4 - Enjoy the rehearsal if you are planning to stay.

If you are done with BOTH your picture AND your dance you may CAREFULLY take your costume off, leave it with us and go home. 

For a successful performance:
- Absolutely No flash photography....
- Please leave toddlers and babies at home, if for any reason you need to create any noise other than clapping and sounds of appreciation, please do it outside the theater!
- Stay the duration of the whole performance (it will last about an hour) Wait until the end. This is a formal event.
- Dress smart-casual - pay respect to the students, they have worked very hard for this day.
- Bring them something special - a flower, a card, anything to make this day special for them.
- Turn off electronic devises.

Remain seated the entire time during the performance. If you absolutely have to leave, choose a seat that will allow you to leave without disruption in between numbers.
At the end of the show every dancer will receive a trophy - come and pick up yours after the show!
Thank you for your cooperation!

Let's make this year performances a Great Success!