It's Recital Season... now what?
Below find some frequently asked question about our recital and rehearsals.
Basic Information and Tickets
All the dates for this year can be found here: Class Schedule and Calendar
- The Recital is typically on the first or second weekend of May.
- Rehearsals are typically:
- Tech on one of the weekend days before.
- Dress the Wednesday before.
CARVER MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL
60 South Meadow Rd. Carver, MA 02330
In the Auditorium.
Tickets go on sale April 1 at 12am (midnight).
- Be ready March 31 at 11:59pm!
Tickets are purchased online at https://buy.tututix.com/carverdancecenter
- It is reserved seating.
- You pick your seats when purchasing your tickets.
- There is no limit on the number of tickets that can be purchased.
- Everyone under the age of 12 months needs a ticket (per fire code).
- There is handicapped seating. It is noted on the seating chart.
Yes, any tickets left will be available for purchase at the door.
- Tickets at the door are $20
- The tickets are assigned seating.
- Tickets purchased separately may not be near each other.
The cost of each ticket online is $16 (not including the $1.89 processing fee).
- Tickets will be $20 at rehearsals and at the door.
If you are volunteering and your job comes with a complimentary ticket, your code will be sent to you before tickets go on sale.
- The code can be used for any performance.
- One ticket per code.
- Volunteers can get up to 2 codes (1 per show you volunteer for).
Be careful when purchasing tickets.
- Refunds will only be given through the Tutu Ticket website within 24 hours of original purchase.
- Exchanges of tickets bought online will be available through the Tutu Tickets website for a limited amount of time.
- Tickets bought online can only be exchanged online.
No, but we hope you will consider volunteering. We can always use the help. But if you would like, you may drop your child off and come back and pick them up.
Costumes
Costumes are ordered at the end of December, and are typically handed out the second week of April.
- Once costume orders are placed, you can not be refunded even if your dancer has to drop out.
- Your bill must be paid in full to be able to take costumes home.
ALL COSTUMES COME WITH A LABLE ON THEM. Check this label for parts that it should come with, what you need to get, and how hair should be worn.
- Accessories will be kept at the prop table and are not packaged with your costume.
- There may be some exceptions to this rule with the older students.
DO NOT IRON COSTUMES. Most costumes have been steamed before they were repackaged. Sometimes costumes are still a little wrinkled. If you would like you can hang them upside down in the bathroom while you take a shower, and the steam will help.
MAKE SURE TO KEEP THEM SOMEWHERE SAFE.
- We do not have extra costumes and are unable to get replacements.
- Please don’t let your students play in them or eat anything in them before the recital.
NO UNDERWEAR UNDER THE COSTUMES.
- Tights have a built underwear type protection.
- Underwear tends to hang out of costumes and the lighting on stage makes the underwear glow.
MAKE-UP IS ENCOURAGED.
- Most classes do not have specific make-up so you can use whatever you are comfortable with like mascara, blush, and lipstick.
- NO NAIL POLISH, clear or natural colors only.
NO JEWELRY EXCEPT STUD EARRINGS.
- Jewelry gets caught on costumes and may damage to costume or the jewelry.
IF YOUR DANCER HAS MULTIPLE COSTUMES, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PURCHASE A BEIGE CAMISOLE LEOTARD.
- Especially if they have quick changes and are changing backstage (there is NO privacy).
- Students are not allowed to change in the bathroom at any time, so wearing a camisole keeps them covered and makes them feel more comfortable when changing costumes.
- We do sell them at the studio.
- We also sell the tights they will need.
- Creative Movement and General Classes will receive tights with their costumes.
- If your dancer has costume changes, be sure to label inside all your students costumes, shoes, and tights.
- If something gets left behind, this is the only way to easily reunite items with the right dancer.
Tech Rehearsal
Tech Rehearsal is typically the weekend before the Recital.
Either Saturday or Sunday in the Carver Middle High School Auditorium.
- See this year’s dates here: Class Schedule and Calendar
- Tech Rehearsal runs 9–5, however students will be given a time slot to arrive for their dances.
- Students should arrive in the auditorium at least 15 minutes earlier than the time it says their group will begin.
Students will sit in the row with their class and super helper.
- Parents may sit in the outer seating area.
- Students can go home after they are done practicing their last dance.
- Students should wear dance attire with hair up in a ponytail or bun.
- Remember to bring all the dance shoes they will need.
Our littlest dancers (Creative Movement or General 1, 2, or 3) typically only attend one of the rehearsals.
This Rehearsal acts as their Dress Rehearsal.
- Students need to wear their costumes with their hair the way it should be for the recital.
- We will have their accessories there.
- Your student will come with you into the auditorium, find their class row, and sit with their recital helper.
- Parents can sit in the side seating areas.
- Once your student is finished rehearsing their dance, they are free to go home.
Dress Rehearsal
Dress Rehearsal is typically the Wednesday before the Recital in the Carver Middle High School Auditorium.
- See this year’s dates here: Class Schedule and Calendar
- Dress Rehearsal begins at 4 pm. (Some students in the Second Act only may be told to arrive later)
- Students should be dropped off in their waiting area in their first costume.
- They will need to stay until their finale (Mini for Act 1 and Grand for Act 2) at Dress Rehearsal.
Dancers need to arrive prepared in their first costume.
- Dancers need to have all of their costumes and shoes with them for all of their dances.
- Hair should be done the way the teacher asked students to wear it for each dance.
- Students will wait here during the rehearsal like you will during the shows.
Our littlest dancers (Creative Movement or General 1, 2, or 3) typically only attend one of the rehearsals.
- Students need to wear their costumes with their hair the way it should be for the recital.
- We will have their accessories there.
- Your student will come with you into the auditorium, find their class row, and sit with their recital helper.
- Parents can sit in the side seating areas.
- Once your student is finished rehearsing their dance, they are free to go home.
We have so many dancers, that different age groups wait in different locations for their numbers in the show.
- Your dancer will be told which location they should wait in for the Dress Rehearsal, and All Shows.
- Band Room – Adult, High School, and Quick Change dancers
- Middle School Gym – Middle School and Elementary School dancers
- Middle School Locker Room – Male dancers
- Art Room (shows only) – Creative Movement and General 1, 2, and 3 Classes
Absolutely! Parents may sit anywhere in the auditorium to enjoy the Dress Rehearsal.
Performances
Dancers need to arrive an hour early before each show.
Doors open a half hour before the show.
- All seating is assigned seating, so no need to get in line early.
- The First Act is typically about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Intermission is 15 minutes.
- The Second Act is typically an hour.
Total time is estimated at 2 hours and 45 min.
The preschool and general classes will be picked up in front of the stage after the Mini Finale.
All other students will be picked up in the Middle School Gym.
All performers will need to stay in waiting rooms during the First Act with their volunteer (Supermom/Dad).
Those students who participate in the Mini Finale are finished performing after the First Act and are encouraged to stay and watch the Second Act. They love watching the big kids dance and the big kids love performing for them. You do not need to purchase a ticket for them.
All performers participating in the Grand Finale must stay in the dressing rooms for the whole performance.
Photos and Videos
Yes! Nancy Green Photography is available at the studio for Picture Day every year! (Picture Day is typically the Wednesday before Tech Rehearsal.)
- The photo sessions will be held in studio one on the first floor of Carver Dance Center.
- Information concerning the photo session will be located at the desk by the end of March.
- A Google Doc will be emailed out at the beginning of April.
- Use this Google Doc to sign up for a time slot.
- You will need to sign up for multiple time slots if you are planning to get photographed in multiple costumes or if you want an individual photo as well as a family or group photo.
- If you have issues accessing the Google Doc, send a message to Miss Jen and she can help you sign up.
PLEASE NOTE: Nancy Green Photography no longer accepts personal checks. Cash, money order, or credit cards only.
Yes! Nancy Green Photography also typically shoots at the shows. Her photos will be posted and available for purchase.
No.
Photos and videos during the performances is not permitted.
- Flashes and glows from phones are distracting to dancers and is dangerous for them.
- Cameras and other photography devices are also distracting to other audience members.
Parents can take pictures and videos during rehearsals only.
- Please don’t post videos of dances to social media or the internet. We don’t want to ruin any surprises for other guests before the show.
- More importantly, there are students in our studio who do not have permission to be in photos or videos that are posted on social media. Please respect their privacy.
Yes!
Each show will be recorded and edited and available for download.
- Please note that editing the videos take some time. Please be patient while our videographer puts together a great video for you!