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Recital Gear

Recital T-shirts and Crewneck Sweatshirts orders are now closed! We did order a few extra t-shirts, check in with the front desk to reserve yours!

Dance with Me participants who will be on stage, we ask that you order a recital item to wear on stage with your dancer. 


Picture Days & Ordering- Thursday May 30 & Friday May 31

Picture days will be at the same time as dress rehearsals, at Lacey High School 73 Haines St, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 – there are no regularly scheduled classes during Picture/Rehearsal Days. Please review both schedules, as some dancers may have to attend both days.

Here is the picture schedule for both days There are 2 times listed, first is their photo time, then their dance time. All groups will have their pictures taken first and then go on stage to rehearse.

Photo Order Link For Both Days

Ordering Instructions:

1 order form can be used for up to 6 class photos & 1 individual package. If you’d like to order individual pictures of your dancer, you must complete 1 order form for each package and each costume you would like them photographed in.

For example, Suzie is in Ballet, Tap & Jazz. You would like to purchase all 3 class photos, and have individuals taken in her ballet costume and her tap costume. You would complete the order form twice; once for her ballet individual and you can include the group class pictures on the same form, and the other form for her tap individual picture.

If you have questions regarding the photo ordering process/packages you can contact the photographer directly. 


Dress Rehearsals-Thursday May 30 & Friday May 31

Dress Rehearsal will be at the same time as picture days, at Lacey High School 73 Haines St, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 there are no regularly scheduled classes during Picture/Rehearsal Days. Please review both schedules, as some dancers may have to attend both days.

“Dress Rehearsal” means that students practice their dances on stage in their full costumes, & appropriate dance shoes. For all stage performances (dress rehearsals & recital) we do encourage natural makeup for all ages, so dancers facial features can be seen from the audience and on camera.

Schedule for both May 30th & May 31st There are 2 times listed first is their photo time, then their dance time. All groups will have their pictures taken first and then go on stage to rehearse.


Recital Flowers

Purchase flowers from A Blossom Shop Florist and 10% goes to our Competition Team! Payment is due upon pick up, not to the front desk. Order form and flower options are listed here! Orders due by May 24th!


Recital Show Breakout

This year, we will be hosting 3 performances on the weekend of Saturday June 8, 2024 & Sunday June 9, 2024 at Lacey High School 73 Haines St, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 – Saturday June 8th will have a 1pm and 4pm show. Sunday June 9th will have a 12pm show.

Jr Combo classes will be performing Saturday June 8th, 1:00pm &  Sunday June 9th, 12:00pm. During the Sunday June 9th 12:00pm show they will be on stage in the beginning half of the show. During intermission they will be able to join the audience if a ticket is purchased for them or they can be signed out to go home. These schedule choices were made to give many families the chance to see all their children perform in a show together and to account for students who are taking classes across multiple levels.

All level 1 classes and higher (Ballet 1, Tap 1-2, Acro 1, Musical Theater Beg, Hip Hop Beg 1, etc) are in the Saturday June 8th 4:00pm show & Sunday June 9th 12:00pm show

Competition Team Routines will be performed one time across the 3 shows except for productions and Senior Tap

Saturday June 8th 1:00PM Show

Show runtime approx 1.5 hours

This show will include:
  • Tuesday 4:15pm Dance With Me
  • Tuesday 4:15/4:45pm Jr. Hip Hop & Acro
  • Tuesday 5:15pm Preschool Ballet & Tap
  • Wednesday 4:30pm Ballet & Tap Combo
  • Wednesday 5:30pm Tiny Hip Hop
  • Thursday 4:45pm Ballet, Tap & Jazz Combo
  • Friday 5:15pm/5:45pm Jr Tap & Hip Hop
  • Saturday 9:30am Preschool Ballet & Tap
  • Saturday 11:00am Dance With Me
  • Saturday 11:00am Tiny Hip Hop
  • Saturday 9:00am/9:30am Jr. Acro, Ballet, Tap & Jazz
  • Team Production
  • Acro Production
  • Ballet Company Production
  • Pointe 4-6
  • Mini Team- Lyrical
  • Petite Team – Jazz
  • Jr. Team- Hip Hop
  • TN Team – Contemporary
  • TN Team- Tap
  • Pet/Jr Teams- Musical Theater
  • Jr Team- Tap
  • TN Team- Hip Hop
  • SR Team- Lyrical
  • Petite Team- Tap
  • Jr Team- Contemporary
Saturday June 8th 4:00PM Show

Show runtime approx 3 hrs

This show will include:
  • All Level 1 Classes & Higher
  • Team Production 
  • Acro Production
  • Ballet Company Production
  • Contemporary Production
  • TN/SR Team Musical Theater
  • Mini Team Jazz
  • TN Team Lyrical
  • SR Team Tap
  • SR Team Jazz
  • SR Team Hip Hop
  • SR Team Contemporary
  • SR Team Lyrical
  • Jr Team Lyrical
  • Petite Team Lyrical
  • PreTeen Team Tap
Sunday June 9th 12:00PM Show

Show runtime approx 3 hrs

This show will include:
  • All Level 1 Classes & Higher
  • Tuesday 4:15/4:45pm Jr. Hip Hop & Acro
  • Thursday 4:45pm Ballet, Tap & Jazz Combo
  • Friday 5:15pm/5:45pm Jr Tap & Hip Hop
  • Saturday 9:00am/9:30am Jr. Acro, Ballet, Tap & Jazz
  • Team Production
  • Acro Production
  • Ballet Company Production
  • Petite Team Hip Hop
  • Petite Team Contemporary
  • Jr Team Jazz
  • SR Team Tap
  • Contemporary Production
  • Mini Team Tap
  • Mini Team Hip Hop
  • TN Team Jazz

Recital Hair & Makeup

Hair for all dancers should be low bun, with a middle part. Makeup should be neutral/natural colors.

Need help with your dancer’s hair?
Hair Fairies will be available at the recitals! Cost is $5 paid to your hair fairy directly. If your dancer is getting their hair done by a hair fairy, for sanitary purposes, please bring your own hairbrush/materials needed to make their bun – hair ties, bobby pins, hair net, gel, hair spray.

Hair Fairies schedule will be shared soon & then you can reserve a time with them!


Program Boosters/Shout Outs!

More information coming soon!


Dressing Rooms

Saturday 1:00pm show: Dance with Me classes will be in 1 of the rooms behind the stage. All other dancers will be in the gym organized by their classes. Class mom volunteers will be requested soon!

Saturday 4:00pm & Sunday 12:00pm Shows: There are 2 rooms behind the stage (the band & chorus room) one will be for the boys’ changing room, the other for a quick changing room for those with 2 numbers or less to change. All other dancers will be in the gym.


Recital Video

On the day of the shows, June 8th & 9th  there will be no photography or videography permitted in the auditorium. This is a safety issue for our dancers, and it will inconvenience other audience members to see your phone screens in the air as their child dances. Sit back & relax, be in the moment as your dancer performs. I can assure you they will be able to see you from the stage, & they would rather see your smiles than phones.

We will have all the performances professionally filmed.

For 1 price of $40 you’ll get access to all 3 performances to download when production is complete. Sales end June 10th!

Order Online through your Parent Portal  through the store!


Recital Volunteer Sign Up

Sign up to be a volunteer

If you would like to be a classroom parent for the younger dancers & help change shoes, help older dancers backstage, help the boys dressing room, be a ticket taker, program distributer or be a “Hair Fairy”, where you’d help dancers with their hair before the start of the show, please sign up using this form:

  • Ticket Taker Volunteers: Check tickets prior to the show
  • Program Distributers/Ushers: Give out programs and provide seat finding assistance prior to the start of the show
  • Hair Fairies: Help dancers with their stage ready hair style prior to the start of the show
  • Class Moms/Backstage helpers: These volunteers will be backstage during the show assisting dancers with shoes, schedule, costumes, line ups. When their dancer is performing they can watch from the side of the audience and do not need to purchase a ticket for the performance they’re volunteering for. Volunteers are expected to help any dancer that needs it.

Recital Tickets

When Do Tickets Go On Sale? 

  • Priority sale tickets go on sale Friday May 10th at 6:00pmEST. This will require you to use a priority code to purchase – see below for more information
  • Wednesday May 29th at 6:00pmEST, tickets are on sale with no limitations, provided the show isn’t sold out.

How Many Tickets Can I Buy? 

  • Each family will be given a Priority Code that will allow you to purchase up to 8 tickets total from May 10th 6:00pm – May 29th 6:00pm in any combination, across the 3 performances.
  • For example, the Jane Family could choose to purchase 3 tickets for the Saturday 4:00pm show, and 5 tickets for the Sunday 12:00pm show, while the Doe Family could choose to purchase 8 tickets for the Saturday 1:00pm show.
  • After 6:00pm on Wednesday May 29th – the Priority Code Requirement/8-ticket limit will be lifted, and any additional tickets can be purchased for any show.

How Do I Buy Tickets/Get My Priority Code?

  • On Tuesday May 7th you will be receiving an email from “no-reply@dancerecitalticketing.com” with a unique to you 5-digit Priority Code. This will be sent to the primary email we have on file at TDC. The code will allow you access to purchase your tickets during the May 10th- May 29th timeframe.
  • Each code can be used as many times as needed until the 8-ticket limit has been maximized. For example, you purchased 4 tickets using the priority code. Two days later Aunt June says she will be in town and would like to go to the show. You can use the code again to purchase an additional seat for her- you do not need to wait until May 29th when the restrictions are lifted.
  • The email will also include the direct link to the ticketing site, but here it is in case you’d like to bookmark it early: https://www.danceticketing.com/30989/
  • If you do not receive an email with your code by Wednesday May 8th – please email [email protected] and she will assist you.

How Much Do Tickets Cost?

  • Saturday 6/8 1:00pm show – $18/per person + tax
  • Saturday 6/8 4:00pm $23/per person + tax
  • Sunday 6/9 12:00pm – $23/per person + tax

Will There Be Tickets at the Door?

Yes, if seats are available, tickets will be on sale cash only at the door

  • Saturday 1:00pm- $25
  • Saturday 4:00pm – $30
  • Sunday 12:00pm – $30

What is the Refund/Exchange Policy?

  • There are no refunds on ticket purchases, however if seats are available exchanges can be made if tickets were purchased for the wrong show in error, as long as it’s not sold out.

Who does not need to purchase a ticket?

  • If you’re going to volunteer to work the entire performance backstage and help not only your dancer, but others as well, you do not need to purchase a ticket for that show you are volunteering for. When your dancer goes on stage for their routines you will be able to enter the audience from the side door and watch them perform. Volunteer information can be found above or visit here to sign up.
  • Dance With Me parents/guardians performing in the Saturday 1:00pm show do not need to purchase tickets.
  • Anyone under the age of 2, that will be sitting on a lap do not need a ticket. If they are in their own seat, they will need a ticket.

  Everyone else will need a ticket if they plan to occupy a seat for any duration of the show.