Recital Information
Vista Center For The Arts
15660 N Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ 85374
Dress Rehearsal is on May 30th and is MANDATORY at Vista Center for the Arts
Recital is on May 31st and June 1st at Vista Center for the Arts
Recital Split Schedule
To see the show order click on the blue link. All tiny tot and essential classes are in the first act of each show.
Monday classes will have recital on Friday, May 31st at 6:00PM. (dancers arrive at 5:30PM)
Tuesday classes will have recital on Saturday, June 1st at 9:00AM. (dancers arrive at 8:30AM)
Wednesday classes will have recital on Saturday June 1st at 3:00PM. (dancers arrive at 2:30PM)
Thursday classes will have recital on Saturday June 1st at 6:30PM. (dancers arrive at 6:00PM)
Friday classes will have recital on Saturday June 1st at 12:30PM. (dancers arrive at 12:00PM)
Saturday classes will have recital on Saturday June 1st at 12:30PM. (dancers arrive at 12:00PM)
**Select Classes listed are not in corresponding shows: The competitive cheer team is in the Saturday at 6:30PM show, Intermediate Pointe and all conservatory levels are in the Saturday at 9:00AM Show, beginning pointe and pre pointe are in the Saturday at 3:00PM show, and company routines that are performing in recital are split between all 4 shows, not all teams will perform, see show order for details when released March 2nd*
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal, Thursday, May 30th -
• Please arrive with your hair and make-up done and your costume on.
Group (A) 9:00 AM (This is everyone performing in our Friday 6:00 Show)
Group (B) 11:00AM (This is everyone performing in our Saturday 9:00 Show)
Group (C) 1:00PM (This is everyone performing in our Saturday 12:30 Show)
Group (D) 2:30PM (This is everyone performing in our Saturday 3:00 Show)
Group (E) 4:30-6:30ish (This is everyone performing in our Saturday 6:30 Show )
Click link below to view frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
General Dress Rehearsal Policies
Only 1 parent and the dancer are allowed into the auditorium at dress rehearsal. As a reminder, dress rehearsal is NOT a show. It is time to rehearse on stage with lights and sound. Therefore, only 1 parent/guardian is permitted into the auditorium. Parents will not be able to accompany dancers to the stage. We will take dancers to the stage to run through their dance, and then when they are done with their routines, parents are free to take them home. We do not run through the finale at dress rehearsal.
Please be on time. If you are late, we are unable to wait, and your dancer may miss their opportunity to perform with their class. Please remember there is no photography or video for any show. Anyone videotaping the show will be removed without a refund. As part of your $25 media fee, all parents will receive a digital download of both the show, and action performance pictures. The shows are being professionally filmed, and action photos will be taken at dress rehearsal.
Recital Check In Process
Recital Participation Forms are due from every student in order to be able to participate in the show. The two names that are given to the studio prior to the show date will be the only two names that can pick up, or check in a student. Every dancer must be signed in and out. Dancers in the junior and senior classes may sign themselves out if prior approval was granted by a parent, and we have the signature of that parent on file. Here is a printable copy of our Participation Form. Signed forms are due April 1st.
Recital Check Out Process
Recital Pick up: You may check out your dancer from backstage once they are done dancing. Dancers do not have to wait until after the finale to be picked up. However, only the names listed on the check out form will be allowed to pick up their child. Your dancer will NOT be permitted to enter the auditorium once you have picked them up. Which means they cannot watch the show unless they have a ticket. No parent/guardian is allowed inside the dressing room, we will retrieve your dancer from backstage on your behalf. Once your child is picked up, they cannot be checked back in. This means they will not be participating in the finale. Please make sure your dancer has already performed all of their routines before you pickup. As always, your child’s safety is our first priority, this policy is to ensure we can take the time necessary to make sure dancers go home with their parents or guardians listed.
Ticket Information:
Ticket sales begin Monday, April 15th at 10:00AM. Ticket sales are online only, and cannot be purchased at the studio. Every seat in the venue is a great seat. At this time there is no limit on the number of tickets you can purchase, however due to the large number of students participating in the show, if we notice that the quantity of tickets starts to become to low, we may implement a cap in order to make sure all parents are able to recieve tickets. Ticket prices vary from $18-$30 each and any child 2 years old or older needs a ticket whether or not they will be sitting on a lap. Tickets have a small transaction fee of $1 per ticket. In some cases the ticket fee may be charged after the purchase of tickets due to high traffic to the website. If there are any tickets left over, they will be sold at the box office, however all shows are projected to sell out. The show is not being live streamed. The Seating Chart is available here. Section 1, 2 and 3 are closest to the stage. To view a 2 minute video on how to purchase tickets, click here.
The ticket link will not go live until 4/15: Purchase Tickets Here
Friday 6:00 goes on sale at 10:00AM
Saturday 9:00 goes on sale at 10:15AM
Saturday 12:30 goes on sale at 10:30AM
Saturday at 3:00 goes on sale at 10:45AM
Saturday at 6:30 goes on sale at 11:00AM
Multiple Shows
If you have siblings or an individual dancer performing in multiple shows, you have the unique opportunity of seeing a variety of ages and styles perform. You would need to purchase tickets to each show, or you also have the choice to volunteer at one, and watch another with a ticket from the auditorium. No complimentary tickets are given. If you have two dancers in two different shows, and would like them to watch their siblings show, they must have a ticket to enter. If you volunteer as a class mom, you get to watch your dancer perform from side stage.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for backstage class moms, as well as to hand out programs moms or dads. We need at least one classroom mom for every class. There is a mandatory volunteer meeting Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 AM at the dance studio for all first time volunteers. Please login to the parent portal to sign up for volunteering between March 4th- April 6th. It is a such a great experience to see the back side of the show, and to see the joy and excitement on the kids’ faces. Moms can volunteer anywhere, dads can volunteer as ushers only. If you have a dancer who is not fully potty trained, you are required to volunteer backstage as a class mom.
Volunteers can watch their child perform from side stage. Volunteers are not able to go into the auditorium during the show or at intermission.
Accessory List
An accessory list is available online in the parent portal under costumes. You can access this through our app or website. It is labeled under every costume in the parent portal, and includes what accessory is in their bag if any, and how it should be worn, the tight color, and style, and shoes needed. It will also be given out at costume distribution day on March 2nd in the bottom of your dancers’ garment bag.
Recital Checklist
Since Parents cannot come backstage during the show and dancers cannot leave until checked out, we will be selling water and snacks backstage for $1 to the dancers in the main dressing room. It is cash only. However, please feel free to send your dancers with:
- Snacks (not messy) -NO NUTS –
- Water
- Costumes, accessories, tights (always send an extra pair) and all shoes needed. Put your name in everything.
- If your dancer is in multiple classes, please send them with everything they need. Including extra tights, accessories, head pieces. Place all items in a ziplock bag with their name. One ziplock bag per dance.
- Hair pins and Bobby pins, brush, hairspray, and gel.
- Recital T-shirt for the Finale (please write their first initial and last name on the tag) We are not responsible for lost shirts.
Recital T-shirts
Recital T-shirts are available by pre-order for $20 plus tax, $25 after pre-orders close. Each recital T-shirt has our theme “Dancing On Cloud 9” on the front and date with all previous recital themes on the back. The dancers will be able to wear their T-shirt in the finale at the end of the show. All sizes are unisex and available in sizes XSchild- Adult XXL. Reserve yours online here in our Diamond Store. The last day to pre-order is March 16th. The shirt is optional; however, dancers will have the option to wear them in our finale. The shirt will be black with the design this year, however due to supply shortages the color can be changed as needed. The back will have a 24 on it with all recital themes.
FRONT
Back
Diamond Grams
Diamond-Grams are available for $1 and will be sent to your dancer at intermission during the show. Send them a ‘job well done’, a ‘break a leg’, or an ‘I love you!’ You get to personalize the note, and the dancer gets to wear it in the finale along with their recital T-shirt. Let your children, friends, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc. know you are sending them lots of positivity before they perform. Dancers can wear the Diamond-Grams in the finale around their neck. Every recital is assigned a specific Diamond-Gram color, so make sure you are selecting the appropriate color to ensure its delivery. Diamond Grams need to be turned in by May 25th in order to be delivered to your dancer backstage. Any Diamond Grams turned in at dress rehearsal, or purchased at the show, will not be delivered by the studio. They will still be sold at the show, but you will have to hand deliver them to your dancer after the show when they come into the lobby. Please be sure to share this information with your extended families.
Friday 6:00PM - PURPLE
Saturday 9:00AM BLUE
Saturday 12:30PM PINK
Saturday 3:00PM RED
Saturday at 6:30PM WHITE WITH SPECKLES
Flower Pre-Order
Celebrate your dancer by saying job well done, bravo, kudos and I love you with our rose bouquets. Get your flowers early and pick them up at the recital! Your dancer deserves it! Assorted roses, which come in a variety of colors, are available in 6 and 12 stem. Our Pink Glitter Roses and Rainbow Pastel Tie-Dye Roses are also available in 6 and 12 stem. Order online and pick up with ease at recital. To pre-order visit our pre-order page here. Pre-order for flowers closes on May 22nd.
Shout Out
A Shout Out in the virtual recital program is available for purchase. You can purchase a ¼, ½, or full page ad to wish your dancer good luck. Send them a ‘Happy First Recital’ or a ‘Then and Now’. It includes a message, the dancers name, and a photo that you choose. To purchase a shout out, click here to purchase, then send your high resolution photo that you would like included to diamonddanceworks@gmail.com. Deadline for shout out is April 26th.
Makeup
Any dancer in the essential movement and tiny tots classes need minimal makeup. Our suggestion is eyeshadow, blush, and red lipstick or gloss. For dancers in any of our petite, junior, or senior classes, follow the tutorial below.
