2025 Spring Recital

PHOTO DAY:

Saturday, May 10th at Camelot Community Center, 9270 Cady Ave in the Gym.

Photos will begin approximately 1:15pm. Refer to the detailed schedule for arrival, photo, costumes and other info.

 

MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSALS: 

ANDERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 7400 MILITARY AVE

Tuesday, May 27th, Wednesday, May 28th, Thursday May 29th

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• Casting Assignments and rehearsal schedule are listed below.

• Dress rehearsal requires full costumes, shoes, accessories, and make-up with hair in a bun, or as directed by your teacher.

• Please arrive before your listed rehearsal so you are prepared to go ON STAGE at the listed time.

• Please enter through the front door and report to the theater for instructions.

• No regular classes will meet this week; dress rehearsals only.

• No classes or rehearsals on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th

• Please note that end times are approximate and everyone is expected to stay until your class is finished.

 

PERFORMANCES: 

ANDERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 7400 MILITARY AVE

Friday, May 30th at 6:30pm and Saturday MAY 31st at 3pm & 6 p.m.

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• Each performance lasts approximately a 60-90 minutes.  

• Photography and video are allowed during dress rehearsal ONLY and are strictly prohibited during performances.

 

LOCATION:

ANDERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 7400 MILITARY AVE (ON THE MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS)

• All dress rehearsals and performances are held at the theater, Tuesday, May 27th, through Saturday, May 31st.

• Use Google map and/or make a dry run before your appointed rehearsal day if you are new to the theater. 

 

ARRIVAL TIMES:

Pre-Elementary, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced Dancers:

Must attend a mandatory warm up class before each rehearsal and performance to be properly warmed up, to prevent injury and prepare.

• Proper dance class attire is required.

• Costumes are NOT allowed for warm-up class.

• Call times and warm up classes:

  • Friday evening call time (arrival time) is 5:00pm, warm up class is 5:15-6pm, curtain (show begins) 6:30pm

  • Saturday afternoon call time (arrival time) is 1:30pm, warm up class is 1:45-2:30pm, curtain (show begins) 3pm

  • Saturday evening  call time (arrival time) is 4:30pm, warm up class 4:45-5:30pm, curtain (show begins) 6pm

 

Pre-ballet, Primary, Novice Dancers:

Required to arrive no later than ONE HOUR before each performance to check in and prepare.

• No one is allowed to watch from the wings other than crew, faculty and parent room helpers.

• All students and room helpers should plan to stay backstage until the performance is over.

• No dancers are allowed to sit in the audience before or after they have performed.

• Seating is limited, and it is disruptive to the patrons to have performers moving about. 

 

TICKETS:

RESERVED SEATING THROUGH www.AdairDance.com

• Each student performing receives 2 tickets with a paid up account; via emailed code.

• Tickets go on sale mid-May.

• Codes and ticket info will be emailed shortly before tickets sale begin.

• Additional tickets are available online plus processing fees or at the door the hour prior to the show.

• No refunds, and exchanges are on a case by case basis.

• Each person, including children, must have a ticket to gain admission.

• Seating begins approximately 30 minutes before each performance.  

• Volunteers who help backstage do not need tickets, and will stay backstage for the show.  

• Promo codes are good online and expire one day prior to performances.

• Cards are accepted; Cash, Venmo or check is preferred for tickets at the door.

• Each performance lasts approximately 60-75 minutes.  

 

COSTUMES:

• Costumes will be distributed in late May or kept at the studio/theater for use. Many, but not all costumes, are on a rental basis (included with your tuition), which saves you money and avoids unnecessary accumulation of items in your home.

• Should you wear any costume base (Example: class leotards) to the theater, please cover them up with other clothing, to avoid damage or soiling, and also because it is unprofessional to show costumes outside of performance. Cover up clothes may be casual attire, and not the same dressy outfit for after the performance.

• Pre-ballet, Primary, Novice level students can wear comfortable clothes to the theater, over their costume base and bring a change of dressy clothes for after the performance.

• Pre- Elementary, Elementary, Int/Adv, must bring appropriate warm up attire.

• NO costumes allowed for warm up class.  

• Bring hair supplies, make-up, safety pins, and any supplies needed

• Bring a dressy change of clothes for afterwards to greet family and friends. No jeans, t-shirts, dance wear, costumes etc.

• No costumes may be worn home after performances.

• No eating or drinking in costume!

• Pink tights available at studio & theater: $15/pair or 2/$25

• No underwear under any costumes.

• For older students: wear appropriate undergarments such as bras for girls/dance belts for boys

• Dancers with multiple costume changes (Pre-Elementary and up) are encouraged to invest in a nude leotard for easy costume changes.

• Nude leotards are available at Bobby’s Dancewear, 132nd & Center, or online  www.BobbysDancewear.com (search Nude leotards children or adult) or online through www.DiscountDance.com, a direct link: https://www.discountdance.com/search/Undergarment-Leotard-Nude-Child

 

HAIR AND MAKE-UP:

• Plan to have full hair and make-up for both rehearsals and performances.

• Hair and make-up should be done at home.

• Younger students need only to wear some lipstick and a small amount of blush/mascara.

• Hair must be pulled neatly back in a bun or styled as requested by your teacher.

• Test your bun at class to make sure they will stay secure. 

 

TUITION:

• All accounts must be paid in full before tickets or costumes are distributed.

• Please go to your online parent portal to review your account www.AdairDance.com

• Tuition checks or cash may also be turned in to your teacher at classes.

• Cards may also be processed with Mrs. Adair at the studio or via a phone call. 

 

Account questions:

402-551-4200
AdairDance@gmail.com

 

Administrative Address for mailing payments:

Adair Dance Academy Inc

1006 N 127 Cir, Omaha, NE 68154

 

VIDEO:

• A video download of each of the performances will be emailed to each family with a paid up account.

• Photography and videography during performances are strictly prohibited.

• Parents may video or photograph their child’s dances at dress rehearsal only.         

 

VOLUNTEERS:

• Room helpers, flower sellers, ushers, box office personnel, and runners are needed.

• Younger classes will need a parent from that class who is familiar to the students to assist backstage. These volunteers will be able to see their child’s dance(s) from the wings.

• Your help is appreciated, and this is one of the rare times we ask for parent volunteers.

 

Thank you!