MMSD 28th Annual Showcase Recital Presents…

Oz A Wicked Adventure

📅Dress Rehearsal: June 24th |🕠TBD

📅Recital: June 25th & 26th |🕠6:00PM

📍 Caldera High School, 60925 SE 15th St, Bend, OR 97702

About our Showcase Recital

The School of Dance Showcase Recital is the highlight of our season! We love our show and our goal is to make every dancer feel extra special! It is a very important and exciting event for all our dancers!

We will finish the 2024-2025 Season with an end of the year dance recital. Recital week will take place during June. The School of Dance does not charge a Recital Fee. Performance tickets will be sold prior and at the door of the performance. No free tickets will be given - all seats must be purchased. There must be a $0 balance on your account before recital tickets can be purchased. Participation in the recital is not mandatory, but is highly recommended. Students spend a significant amount of time February-May learning recital choreography, as well as performance etiquette and technique. The Recital is a wonderful opportunity for the dancer to grow in courage and confidence. If you decide to opt out of recital, you can still attend your weekly dance class.

Dress Rehearsal: June 24th

Dress Rehearsal and Recital check list

Water bottle

Non-messy snacks

Tights

Nude Leotard (If your dance teacher, requested)

Costumes on a hanger and matching hair accessories

Hairpins, hair ties, hairnet, hairspray

Makeup (if desired) Best to apply at home

Dance shoes

Please ensure everything is labeled!

  • Dancers need to arrive with hair and makeup done, and costumes/shoes ready to put on in their dressing room.

  • Please discuss with your child's dance teacher to confirm which day they will be performing in the recital. Some dancers will only be performing in one show, while others will be performing both nights. Everyone will attend the same Dress Rehearsal regardless of what night you preform.

  • All dancers are required to wear Suntan tights for both the dress rehearsal and the recital. If needed, please contact your dancer's teacher to request tights for $5.00.

  • You should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the “On Stage” time listed in the below schedules on this page. Please do not arrive at the time listed below otherwise you’ll miss your rehearsal.

  • Parents may sit quietly in the auditorium during rehearsal. No food or drink is allowed in the auditorium.

  • Attendance at the rehearsal is required to perform in the Recital performance(s).

  • We do recommend that students with white costumes or student who are in more than one dance wear a skin-colored leotard underneath their costumes; these allow for full coverage when a student needs to change quickly.

  • Jewelry and bright nail polish should be removed before arriving at the venue. It will not be allowed on stage.

  • Dress rehearsal presents a wonderful opportunity to capture pictures and record videos of your dancer on stage. We encourage you to take advantage of this moment so that you can fully relax and enjoy the recital itself. 

  • Please remember to bring a labeled water bottle and snacks that are mess-free for your dancer. Labeling everything, including costumes and dance shoes, will help us ensure nothing gets misplaced during the event.

  • After your dancer has finished practicing their dance(s) on stage they are free to leave dress rehearsal.

  • During dress rehearsal, some dancers may have downtime between performances. They can bring activities or enjoy watching others perform in the audience. While dress rehearsal may be long, being prepared and viewing it as a fun time for your dancer can make the experience enjoyable for all!

  • During dress rehearsal, parents can escort their dancer to the dressing area. Female guardians only; no men allowed in the dressing rooms. For the recital, only volunteers with badges are permitted backstage for the safety of all our dancers.

Dress Rehearsal Info

Recital FAQs

Can I take photos/ video record my child onstage?

ABSOLUTELY! You are welcome to take pictures and record your dancer(s) on stage! We do ask that you are considerate of other audience members. The best time to record video’s and take pictures is at Dress Rehearsal. We will have a professional film both nights of the performance. You will be able to order a copy of the Show at Recital.   

Does my child have to stay for the entire Recital show?

We wholeheartedly encourage all our dancers to stay for the entire Recital show. We would love for all of our dancers to take part in the End Finale, which allows students to celebrate as a family and take their final bows together! With that being said our 3 year old classes always preform first because we know they can get a little antsy sitting in the audience. :)

If I volunteer to help backstage, will I get to see my child perform?

YES! Parents can watch their dancers’ performance(s) from the side of the stage!

Why do we pay for Recital tickets?

There are a lot of expenses associated with putting on a Recital: auditorium rental, scenery & lighting, custodial fees, sound and light technician, insurance, ticket/program printing, etc. These expenses add up! Without admission fees, the studio would not have the means to put on a yearly show. Many Dance Studios charge a recital fee, but we do not; only the cost of tickets!

Are dancers required to wear make-up for the Recital performance?

It’s not required but we encourage a little “stage make-up”. Dancers wear make-up on stage to enhance their facial features, which can be washed-out under the bright stage lighting.

FAQs