Recital 2019 Handbook (984) 377-2019

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Recital Location: Carolina Theater

309 West Morgan Street Durham, NC 27701

Sunday, June 9th @ 4:15pm Theme:

DURHAM RENAISSANCE, PT 3

PERFORMANCE DRESS and TECH REHEARSAL Carolina Theater

309 West Morgan Street Durham, NC 27701

Sunday, June 9th, 2019 @ 4:15pm Doors Open @ 3:45pm

Carolina Theater 309 West Morgan Street

Durham, NC 27701 Thursday, June 6 4:30pm-8:30pm

It is with great pleasure to welcome your participation in this session’s recital performance. We strive to produce a recital that is a glimpse of what our dancers have learned throughout our Spring Session and an opportunity for you to join them in their accomplishments. This packet of information serves as an important communication with parents. We appreciate the opportunity to share this special event with you and your family.

General Information DRESS REHEARSAL: REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY The rehearsal for dancers performing in Renaissance Durham Arts & Culture (Spring Recital) will be at the:

Carolina Theater 309 West Morgan Street

Durham, NC 27701 Thursday, June 6th 4:30 – 8:30 pm

Students must BRING costumes and their hair should be styled off their face (bun) for dress rehearsal. DAY OF RECITAL: Students will need to arrive at 1:30 pm and be in the proper dressing rooms. Please arrive with complete dancewear, hair styled, and make-up (blush, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, etc). SPRING RECITAL PACKAGE TICKETS & DVD: Each family will receive 2 complimentary GENERAL ADMISSION tickets, Recital DVD, Additional tickets can also be purchased from the box office. You can purchase and pick up tickets on the day of the recital. DVD vouchers can be purchased for the day of the recital. PICTURES: NO flash photography allowed inside the theater during the performance, it is distracting to the audience and dangerous to performers. To help you preserve these precious dance recital memories, at least two professional photographers will be in the audience. PERFORMANCE ETIQUETTE:

• NO switching dressing rooms or assignments. • NO touching anyone else’s personal property. • NO locking dressing room doors. • BE QUIET when not on stage. • Make sure your things are together labeled with the performer’s name. • DON’T go to wings until your piece is called.

RULES AND GUIDELINES:

• NO FOOD backstage – NO EXCEPTIONS! • NO DRINKS EXCEPT WATER (once in costume all beverages must stop) • NO electronic games or cell phones backstage! • DO bring a quiet activity such as a book to keep dancers occupied. • Use Deodorant if needed. • Do not bring valuables backstage. Empower Dance Studio, LLC. is not responsible for lost or stolen items. • Clean up after yourself. • All items found backstage after the finale will be thrown away. • Empower staff & parents designated by Directors ONLY backstage at all times.

SHOW DETAILS: The recital lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. At the end of recital, there will be a light reception. Performers should plan on staying backstage for the entire performance. Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet will be dismissed to sit in a reserved section in the audience once they have performed. Empower staff will come to get those dancers for finale.

Recital Look & What To Bring COSTUMES: Label ALL costume pieces, leotards, tights, shoes, and any miscellaneous items with the dancers name (full first name and last initial or first initial full last name). Be sure that all costume pieces are marked. No jewelry (except stud earrings) may be worn. Clear, Nude, or Pink Nail polish is ok as long as it is NEAT and has NO CHIPPING. Underwear should not be worn as tights have a cotton lining that serves as a substitute. IF UNDERWEAR AND BRA IS NEEDED, ALL UNDERGARMENTS SHOULD BE BLACK. MAKE-UP: We recommend using some make-up ie: lipstick, blush, eye shadow, mascara, foundation, as this will help bring out the dancers faces as they perform. HAIR:

• NO BOX BRAIDS • NO BEADS

Hair styles by class are listed in the “QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE” CREATE A “RECITAL BAG” FOR YOUR PERFORMER **Label all items with the performers name Include:

• Water • Dance shoes • Tights (include an extra pair if possible for emergencies, even if it has runs) • Safety pins • Hair ties, hair net, and bobby pins (same color as hair) • Brush, comb, or pick • Hairspray/hair gel (in a Ziploc bag) • Lipstick and other make-up (in a Ziploc bag) • Change of clothes (for after the recital or for emergencies) • Quiet activity (ex. book, jigsaw puzzle, coloring book with crayons)

Don’t Include: • Food, candy, or gum of any sort • Any drinks except water • Cell phones, electronic games, or other valuable items • Markers, paint, or pens

Presentation and Recital Day Preparation WHAT WE DO AT EMPOWER DANCE STUDIO:

• We practice performing the recital dances. • We invite people to act as the audience. • We practice entering and exiting the stage. • We discuss how dark the backstage will be and demonstrate by turning out the lights. • We provide music and dance notes where practicable (especially for more advanced classes). • We try to convey the fun of the recital and dance experience. As important as it is to perform dances in a

technically correct manner, it is just as important to bring a joy in movement and a positive attitude to make the experience as enjoyable as possible for all.

WHAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME: • Talk about the upcoming recital with pleasure. • Let your child know that this event is special and making time for it is not a burden. • Be encouraging and positive when your child chooses to practice. • Applaud your child and praise them for courage of performing in front of others. • Discuss the recital process and let them know you will be in the audience watching. • Unless they ask for your help, don’t offer criticism. • If you think your child needs help, please discuss the issue with the teacher. • Options include videotaping the dance in class or private lessons. • Arrange babysitters/carpools, etc., so you can give your child your undivided attention. • Arrive at the assigned time for rehearsal and recital so your child has time to prepare. • Label everything with your child’s name. Yes, that includes shoes, tights, and make-up. • Check that the costume is “recital ready” (straps attached, steamed, with accessories). • If your child is in multiple dances, sort costumes by putting them in separate bags. • Put costumes in a dress bag or dry cleaner cover and keep them with “special” clothes. • Include your child in plans for the recital day – let them help pack the “recital bag.”

Parent Volunteers

� Backstage: Pre-Ballet � Backstage: Creative Movement � Costume Assistant � Reception � Costume/Seamstress

Please arrive a half-hour before the doors open! Meet house manager in the theater lobby. We usually open the doors to the theater about 30-45 minutes prior to the start of the show. Ushers help seat people before and during the show and also ensure that late arrivals to the theater are seated between (not during) dances. Ushers also monitor illegal video and flash photography and gently remind patrons that videotaping and flash photography is not permitted during the performances.

This is an event that you and your child will remember – make it a fun and

happy memory

Recital Show Order 1) EMPOWER

a. I am Empower Dance....Selah by Empower Instructors b. I Use Dance as a Form of Expression… We Dance – Academy c. I Nurture …. Live Your Story - Pre-Ballet/Tap (Ballet) d. I Uplift …. Titanium – Ballet/Jazz II (Ballet) e. I Encourage … Shine Bright (Chloe x Hallee Trolls) – Intro Ballet/Jazz (Jazz) f. I am Beautiful … Beautiful – Ballet/Jazz I (Ballet) g. I am Confident …. Finesse – Jazz/Hip Hop (Jazz) h. I am Here…. Manifesto by Empower Dancers

2) PURE IMAGINATION –

a. Pure Imagination (Charlie & the Chocolate Factory) – Creative Movement b. I Want Candy – Creative Movement c. ABC – Pre-Ballet/Tap (Tap) d. Pink Panther – Intro Ballet/Jazz (Ballet) e. Arabian Nights – Academy (Ballet) f. Spoonful of Sugar – Academy (Ballet) g. Pure Imagination (Maroon 5, Change is Now)

3) WE THE PEOPLE

a. This is America/American Oxygen – Teen b. Pledge of Allegiance – Junior Academy c. Have Mercy – Adult & Academy d. This is America – Academy & Teen

4) IN THE SPIRIT Dedication to Grandmothers

a. Grandmas Hands – Selection b. Pearls - Teen c. Baptize – Academy d. Wade in the Water – Academy e. Rocka My Soul – Selection f. Amazing Grace – Selection & Adult g. Grandmas Hands - Section

5) THE MARCH - WOMEN’S RIGHTS

a) Let us March On – Modern/Lyrical b) Heart Burn – Ballet/Jazz I (Jazz) c) WOMEN’S MEDLEY - Academy d) Fall in Line - Ballet/Jazz II (Jazz) e) God is a Woman - 10,000 Enemies – Guest: Majestic Angels

6) DURM

a. Take Me out the Ballgame b. We Will Rock You - Lip Gloss - Jazz/Hip Hop (Hip Hop) c. Higher Ground – Academy (Hip Hop) d. Repetto x Mosaert (Stromae)- Academy (Jazz) e. Din Daa Daa – Academy (Spirit)

FINALE

Recital Rehearsal Schedule STUDIO Schedule will change. There will be NO REGULAR classes starting the week of May 28th. We will follow the rehearsal schedule below! Dancers should ONLY come on the days for their sections. This does not apply to Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet/Tap.

Date Time Details

Tuesday, May 28th 5:30 - 7:30 pm Recital Rehearsal: Sections 2 & 3

2. Pure Imagination 3. We the People

Wednesday, May 29th 5:30 – 7:30 pm Recital Rehearsal: Sections 5 & 6

5. “Women’s March” 6. “Durhm”

Thursday, May 30th 5:30 – 7:30 pm Recital Rehearsal: Sections 3 & 4

3. “We the People” 4. “In the Spirit”

Friday, May 31st

**Program Ads Due** 5:30 – 7:00 pm Recital Rehearsal Section 4 4. “In the Spirit”

Saturday, June 1st 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

10:00 am – 11:30 am 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Recital Rehearsal: Sections 1 & 2 Creative Movement & Pre-Ballet/Tap Jazz/Hip Hop, Intro Ballet/Jazz, Ballet/Jazz 1&2, Academy

*Sunday, June 2nd 2:00 – 4:00 pm 2019 – 2020 Academy Auditions

Monday, June 3rd 5:00 – 7:30 pm Show Run (All Sections) *EXCEPT Creative Movement & Pre-Ballet/Tap

Tuesday, June 4th 5:00 – 7:30 pm

Recital Rehearsal: 1st Half of Show 1. “Empower” 2. “Pure Imagination” 3. “We the People”

Wednesday, June 5th 5:00 – 7:30 pm

Recital Rehearsal: 2nd Half of Show 4. “In the Spirit” 5. “Women’s March” 6. “Durhm”

Thursday, June 6th 4:30 – 8:30 pm Dress & Technical Rehearsal at

CAROLINA THEATER OF DURHAM

Friday, June 7th 5:00 – 7:30 pm Recital Rehearsal: Academy ONLY

@ Empower Dance Studio

Sunday, June 9th Recital Day!!

1:30 pm Dancers Arrive at Carolina Theater 3:45 pm Doors Open 4:15 pm Show Time

*Subject to Change

Recital Costume Information

COSTUME PICK-UP: Costumes will be available to take home on the same day as photography (May 16-18). You are responsible for the upkeep of the costumes. Back ordered costumes will be available by Friday, May 31st.

GARMENT BAGS: Garment bags are to be returned the day of recital or purchased in advance at $20 per bag. At the end of Recital, dancers will place additional costumes in their own bags. *Purchased bags will receive a permanent badge to identify.

RECITAL T-SHIRT: Recital T-shirt is to be worn for the Finale. Available for purchase for $20 in the online store. Recital Store.

Photography Information Arrive 15 minutes before photography time. Full time for group photos will be 30 Minutes. Thursday, May 16 (Session Weekday) 6:00 - 7:00 pm 6:00 pm Intro Ballet 6:15 pm Ballet/Jazz I 6:30 pm Ballet/Jazz II 6:45 pm Modern/Lyrical 7:00 pm Teen Friday, May 17 (Academy) 6:00 - 7:30 pm 6:00 pm Empower Section 6:15 pm Arabian Nights & Spoonful of Sugar 6:30 pm Pledge of Allegiance & Have Mercy 6:45 pm In the Spirit Section 7:00 pm Women's March 7:15 pm Durm Section Saturday, May 18 (Session Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am Creative Movement 10:40 am Pre-Ballet/Tap 11:30 am Jazz/Hip Hop

QUICK REFERENCE: Dances, Photography, HairTUESDAY Ballet/Jazz I

• I am Beautiful (Section 1) • Heartburn (Section 5) Hair: Low Bun Photography: Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 pm

TUESDAY Ballet/Jazz II • Titanium (Section 1) • Fall in Line (Section 5) Hair: Low Bun Photography: Thursday, May 16 at 6:15 pm

THURSDAY Intro Ballet/Jazz • I Encourage (Section 1) • Pink Panther (Section 2) Hair: Low Bun Photography: Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 pm

THURSDAY Modern/Lyrical • Let Us March On (Section 5) Hair: Low Bun Photography: Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 pm

THURSDAY Teen • American Oxygen (Section 3) • This is America (Section 3) • Pearls (Section 4) Hair: TBD Photography: Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 pm

SATURDAY Creative Movement • Pure Imagination / I want Candy (Section 2) Hair: High Bun/Curly Bun Photography: Saturday, May 18 9:45 – 10:25 am

SATURDAY Pre-Ballet/Tap • Live Your Story (Section 1) • ABC (Section 2) Hair: High Bun/Curly Bun Photography: Saturday, May 18 10:30 – 11:15 am

SATURDAY Jazz/Hip Hop • I am Confident – Finesse (Section 1) • Rock/Lip Gloss (Section 6) Hair: High Bun/Curly Bun Photography: Saturday, May 18 11:20 – 12:10 pm

ACADEMY Hair: Goddess Braid Photography: Friday, May 17 5:00 – 7:30 pm Academy Dances:

• We Dance (Section 1) • *I Am Here - Manifesto (Section 1) • Arabian Nights (Section 2) • Spoonful of Sugar (Section 2) • **Pledge of Allegiance (Section 3) • *Have Mercy (Section 3) • This is America (Section 3) • Baptize (Section 4) • Wade in Water (Section 4) • Women’s Medley (Section 5) • Ballgame (Section 6) • Higher Ground (Section 6) • Repetto x Mosaert (Section 6) • Din Daa Daa (Section 6)

*Special Casting **Junior Academy Only ACADEMY ADDITIONAL REHEARSALS

JUNIOR ACADEMY should attend Friday Rehearsals starting MAY 3rd Saturday, May 11th 1:30 – 3:00 pm Friday, May 17th 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Ticket Information Recital tickets are $20 Advance and $26 Door. Tickets are available for purchase online or directly from the Carolina Theater Box Office. Visit http://www.carolinatheatre.org/events/empower-dance-studio-durham-renaissance-pt-3 *Tickets will NOT be available for Pick-up at the Studio. Program Ad Information We invite Empower Families and business to submit an ad for the souvenir program!

We are excited to host our Annual Dance Recital! Our recital will be held at The Carolina Theater on Sunday, June 9th at 4:15 pm. The theme is Durham Renaissance, pt. 3 and will feature the hard work of our dancers throughout the season! We love to showcase our dancers and Durham community with an advertisement placed in our program book.

Photography for Program Ad is Saturday, May 4th 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Recital Souvenir Program AD ü $25 Business Listing (NO Ticket) ü $50 - Quarter Page ü $75 - Half page ü $100 – Full Page

You can submit and pay via this online link! https://empowerdancestudio.wufoo.com/forms/p1nr82de19fmczs/

DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS: FRIDAY, MAY 31