RECITAL 2009 INFORMATION!

Holmes Studio of Dance, Music & Wellness
43 Parsons Street, Easthampton, MA 01027
527-5300 or 533-3535 www.holmesdance.com

Recital 2009 Information
Dates:
Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, June 24th 6:00 pm SH High School
Recital: Thursday, June 25th 7:00 pm SH High School
Recital: Friday, June 26th 7:00 pm SH High School

Please note that ALL ACTS are to be present at the dress rehearsal & both performance evenings. Children in the 1st act are to be at South Hadley High School (Newton Street, South Hadley, MA 01075) 30 minutes before the start time of all events. Opening number will be rehearsing for their number while the 1st act is getting ready. I understand that this may be difficult for the dress rehearsal evening, but please do your best!

1. TICKETS ARE $14/adults $12/child (under 12)
$12 senior citizen (over 60) $15 At the door
There is no initial limit on ticket purchases. Tickets will go on sale, Tuesday, June 9th through Friday, June 19th for clients only. Tickets will then be available to the general public.
A reminder that our performances have always been sold out! So…get your tickets early!

Special this year ~ If you purchase 5 Adult Tickets for one night, you can get
one FREE Adult Ticket for the other night.
Advance Purchase by 6/19/09 ( NO exceptions)

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BALANCES OWED TO THE STUDIO MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO ANY PURCHASE OF RECITAL TICKETS.

2. DANCE STUDENTS OF THE STUDIO WILL RECEIVE ONE FREE TICKET! You get to choose which night that you want the ticket for. This information must be stated at the time of purchase.

3. PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL THREE EVENINGS for the dressing room and backstage. Please let the office know if you can help as soon as possible. WE SO APPRECIATE IT!

4. ORDERING TICKETS PROCEDURE: In order to help things run smoothly during the afternoon teaching sessions at the studio, please call and leave a message at the studio at least 24 hours in advance, that informs us of how many tickets you wish to receive, and for which evening's performance. Your order should be ready the following day.
5. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE AUDITORIUM THE NIGHT OF THE PERFORMANCE MUST PRESENT A TICKET.

6. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE AUDITORIUM ON DRESS REHEARSAL NIGHT MUST BE WEARING A WRISTBAND! The only people allowed in the auditorium with our performing students on dress rehearsal evening is a parent and young siblings. Anyone else would need to purchase a ticket. The reason being, in the past few years people other than parents and students have been coming to dress rehearsal night. This night is intended to be a quieter evening in the audience just for our students. Students and their parent will need to pick up their wristbands from the office by Monday, June 22nd.

7. NO PICTURE TAKING is allowed during performances. Last year it happened so frequently it needs to be noted. As we have said, it not only distracts and endangers performers, but also ruins the child's performance on video. Please be considerate and follow this long-standing policy.

8. VIDEOTAPING IS ONLY ALLOWED THE NIGHT OF DRESS REHEARSAL. There will be a professional videographer taping the nights of the performance. If you wish to order a video, please fill out form & return to the studio. (Checks payable ~ TBO Productions).

9. MAKEUP - Students need to wear “stage” makeup (darker colors for lipstick, blush, etc). Students are not to wear underwear under their costumes for it will show up on stage. Students are to wear tights under all costumes. Jewelry is not allowed. Students with shoulder length hair to long hair must have their hair pulled up (braid, bun, etc.) unless specified otherwise by the instructor. NO GUM IS ALLOWED!

10. DRESSING ROOMS - Reminder that dressing rooms need to be kept clean! Students are responsible to pick up after themselves at the end of every evening. If this doesn't occur, students will be restricted on the following day as to what can be brought in. Also, a reminder that behavior in the dressing room will be monitored by our volunteers. Anyone who is not following the rules will be asked to have a parent with them at all times. Thanks to all in advance for your cooperation!!

11. SUPER TOTS PARENTS…..All parents need to bring their tots to the backstage/dressing room area. Parents can stay there until the child is done performing or may go to the auditorium to watch the performance, then return for them when they are finished performing.

We hope that you enjoy the convenience of having this recital at a facility with air conditioning, great seating and a large stage. It is a very comfortable auditorium. We hope you all enjoy the show!

Thank you for your cooperation!