Drumroll please..... Maria's School of Dance is proud to present this year's recital, MSD Soundtrack!
Here you can find important information regarding the recital for your family.
Here you can find important information regarding the recital for your family.
Recitals
Show #1: Saturday, May 16th at 3:00pm
Show #2: Sunday, May 17th at 3:00pm
Where: Ambridge Area High School - 901 Duss Ave, Ambridge, PA 15003
Come dressed in your first costume. Drop off students at the parent check-in by 2:15pm. Auditorium doors opens at 2:30pm. Photo/video IS NOT allowed!
Show #2: Sunday, May 17th at 3:00pm
Where: Ambridge Area High School - 901 Duss Ave, Ambridge, PA 15003
Come dressed in your first costume. Drop off students at the parent check-in by 2:15pm. Auditorium doors opens at 2:30pm. Photo/video IS NOT allowed!
Dress rehearsals
Show #1: Friday, May 15th - Arrive at 4:30pm, start at 5:00pm
Show #2: Saturday, May 16th - Arrive at 9:30am, start at 10:00am
Where: Ambridge Area High School - 901 Duss Ave, Ambridge, PA 15003
Come dressed in your first costume. Parents will be changing their own child during dress rehearsals. Photo/video IS allowed!
Show #2: Saturday, May 16th - Arrive at 9:30am, start at 10:00am
Where: Ambridge Area High School - 901 Duss Ave, Ambridge, PA 15003
Come dressed in your first costume. Parents will be changing their own child during dress rehearsals. Photo/video IS allowed!
Run thrus
Show #1: Monday, May 4th, Wednesday, May 6th and Tuesday, May 12th
Show #2: Tuesday, May 5th, Monday, May 11th and Wednesday, May 13th
Where: Maria's School of Dance
When: 5:00 - 7:30pm
*Students in Creative Movement can be picked up at 5:30. Students in Overture 1, Overture 2, and Adagio 1 can be picked up at 6:00pm
Run thrus are not in costume. Please wear regular dance attire.
Show #2: Tuesday, May 5th, Monday, May 11th and Wednesday, May 13th
Where: Maria's School of Dance
When: 5:00 - 7:30pm
*Students in Creative Movement can be picked up at 5:30. Students in Overture 1, Overture 2, and Adagio 1 can be picked up at 6:00pm
Run thrus are not in costume. Please wear regular dance attire.
Which show is my child in?
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Show #1 - Saturday, May 16th:
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Show #2 - Sunday, May 17th:
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Recital Helpers
Parents with children in the following classes will be assigned to help during the Recital in which you don't purchase tickets. You will gain priority seating through early ticket sales:
- Allegro
- Allegro X
- Melody
- Ensemble
Picture Week
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Studio Picture Week: is March 16 - 21. There will be no classes this week. Sign up for individual photo slots at the front desk after President's Day! Each slot includes 3 poses in the same costume. These individual slots can be used for sibling/cousin photos as well! Your first individual photo slot is $25, and each additional is $20. With each slot, you will get access to 1 digital photo download. You pay our photographer directly in person with her order form.
Group photo: Each student will be in their class's group photo in the program! This is included in your Recital Performance Package. You will also receive a digital download. Acro classes will not have a group photo as Acro is not in the recital. Group photo times will be sent out in February. |
Program Ads
Family and friends have the opportunity to purchase a program photo ad for any dance student! In the ad you can write a brief message to go along with the photo(s) of your choice taken by our photographer. Keep in mind all pages are in black and white.
When are ads due: Wednesday, April 15th!
Step 1: Go to your Parent Portal > click "Store" (on the left) > Click which size ad you would like to purchase
Step 2: Select the number of images if purchasing a Full and Half page ad
Step 3: In "item notes," Write the name(s) of the student(s) in the ad, then write the message for the ad. Please include who the message is from (ex. Love, Mom, Dad and sis). It is easier to write this out first in a document and then copy into the box!
Step 4: Add to Cart, and Check Out. Click "Make secure payment," or "Bill to my account". If you bill to your account, you have 7 days to provide cash/check.
Step 5: Once you receive your images from the photographer, fill out this Google Form to tell us which image(s) from Sarenae Photography you would like in the ad. You can do this step later on.
When are ads due: Wednesday, April 15th!
- Full page ad: $250 (1-3 photos, 4-20 sentences, may have a business card/sponsorship)
- Half page ad: $125 (1-2 photos, 2-8 sentences, may have a business card/sponsorship)
- 1/4th page ad: $70 (1 photo, 1-4 sentences)
- 1/9th page ad: $50 (1 photo, 1-2 sentences)
Step 1: Go to your Parent Portal > click "Store" (on the left) > Click which size ad you would like to purchase
Step 2: Select the number of images if purchasing a Full and Half page ad
Step 3: In "item notes," Write the name(s) of the student(s) in the ad, then write the message for the ad. Please include who the message is from (ex. Love, Mom, Dad and sis). It is easier to write this out first in a document and then copy into the box!
Step 4: Add to Cart, and Check Out. Click "Make secure payment," or "Bill to my account". If you bill to your account, you have 7 days to provide cash/check.
Step 5: Once you receive your images from the photographer, fill out this Google Form to tell us which image(s) from Sarenae Photography you would like in the ad. You can do this step later on.
Ticket sales
How to buy tickets: Tickets are sold online through your Studio Pro parent portal.
Your account must have a $0 balance to purchase tickets.
# of tickets you can buy: 12 tickets per family prior to the public sale
When tickets go on sale:
Ticket price: Tickets are $14-$18 based on their location in the theater, plus convenience fees (3.05% + $1.30)
Please purchase tickets for the show you are assigned prior to the public sale!...
Your account must have a $0 balance to purchase tickets.
# of tickets you can buy: 12 tickets per family prior to the public sale
When tickets go on sale:
- Monday, May 4th @ 9am - 9pm: Our graduating seniors
- Tuesday, May 5th @ 9am - 9pm: Recital Helpers
- Wednesday, May 6th @ 9am - Thursday, May 7th @ 9pm: All remaining families
- Friday, May 8th @ 9am: Open to the public...share this link! --> https://app.gostudiopro.com/tickets/msd
Ticket price: Tickets are $14-$18 based on their location in the theater, plus convenience fees (3.05% + $1.30)
Please purchase tickets for the show you are assigned prior to the public sale!...
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Show #1 - Saturday, May 16th:
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Show #2 - Sunday, May 17th:
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*If your family has siblings in opposite shows, or a student has 1 routine in the other show, we will email you directly about your ticket instructions.
*Children under the age of 2 do not need a seat if they are contained on a lap, and not obstructing the audience view.
*Children under the age of 2 do not need a seat if they are contained on a lap, and not obstructing the audience view.
Seating Chart
*WC seats = open spaces for wheelchairs
*The Balcony is not handicap accessible
*The Balcony is not handicap accessible
Recital video
The recital video is included in your Recital Performance Package. Our videographer shares an online link for each recital video shortly after the performances. Through the link you can download your routines!
Tights and shoes
- All students should have their pink tights for ballet, and tan tights for tap/jazz/contemporary
- All students should have pink ballet shoes, tan tap shoes, and tan jazz shoes with the exception of...
- Melody: bare feet for jazz (footless tan tights)
- Ensemble: black tap shoes, pointe shoes, bare feet for jazz and contemporary (footless tan tights)
Recital packing list
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These can be put in a hanging bag with names on everything!
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Hair and makeup
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Makeup is required so the bright lights on the stage don't wash out your child’s features! All hair should be in a bun. All headpieces go on the child's right side in front of the bun. Only stud earrings allowed.
High bun hair tutorial
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Makeup tutorial for younger students...
Makeup tutorial for older students... Low bun hair tutorial |