​Theme: Disney, Recital 2025


Mandatory Dates: 

Mandatory Recital Informational Video Released: Monday, May 5, 2025, watch your email.

Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, May 24, 2025: Show A 3:00 p.m., Show B 5:00 p.m. @ McMURRY UNIVERSITY - Radford auditorium 1400 Sayles Blvd. Abilene, Texas 79605

Recital: Sunday, May 25, 2025: Show A: 2:00pm, Show B: 6:00pm @ McMURRY UNIVERSITY - Radford auditorium 1400 Sayles Blvd. Abilene, Texas 79605
Location: https://mcm.edu/map-location-details/#location-1688. 
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Costume Info:
Costumes: 
  • Pick up & Try on in studio! You will be notified via email a week in advance when your child’s costume pick up and try on day is for their class.
  • Missing items will be marked on the costume bag and will be distributed to you once it is received by the studio. 
  • You will be emailed a checklist for all attire needed from head to toe for the performance.  
  • Underwear is not to be worn. Underwear lines are easily seen on stage with the bright lights.
  • For dancers who need to wear a bra, please make sure you are wearing one that will not show under your costume. No bra straps showing!
  • The only jewelry allowed is stud earrings during rehearsal and recital.
  • Please do not wear your costume into the facility. You will change in your designated changing room. 

Hair & Make Up:
   **Makeup is required. The bright lights on the stage wash out all your child’s features. The makeup enhances them so we can see their faces better.**
  • Preschool & Elementary:  Please have hair curled and pulled half up or in an updo. Head pieces will go on the right side of their head. For their make-up, have them wear either red or pink lipstick, red/pink blush, blue eyeshadow, and mascara. Fake eyelashes are optional.  
  • Middle School & High School: Hair is specific for each class( your instructor will send out details). Makeup is to be worn heavier. Lips: red/pink lipstick appropriate for skin tone. Cheeks: red/pink blush. Eyes: darker eyeshadow( smokey eye) & mascara. Don’t forget your foundation, powder, eyeliner, & highlighter. Fake eyelashes are optional. 
  • Cheer: Hair needs to be in a high ponytail with bowtails to the front. If hair cannot physically do this please do a high half up. Please see above age groups for makeup.


Schedule:
Mandatory Recital Informational Video Released: - May 5th 
  • It is mandatory that a parent/guardian watches the pre-recorded recital meeting. This will be sent to your SD email. We will go over this packet and answer any questions you may have. If you miss out on this pre-recorded meeting, you will be lost on rehearsal/recital day!!!

Dress Rehearsal: Date- May 24. 2025
  • Not open to the public.
  • Only 1 parent/guardian allowed. This should be the parent helping their child get dressed- please no siblings if possible.
  • Doors will open at 2:15 pm 
  • Parents for children 10 and under are required to stay present at rehearsal.
  • Full hair, makeup, and costumes are required at dress rehearsal.
    • Please have hair and makeup done prior to arriving.
    • Do not wear costume into the building- change into costume onsite. 
  • Schedule:
    • Show A: 3:00-5:30 p.m., ARRIVE: 2:30 p.m.
    • Show B: : 6:00-7:30 p.m., ARRIVE: 5:30 p.m.
  • We will run through each dance 1-2 times in the order of performance.
  • Finale dancers will run the finale dance first. 

Day of Recital: Date- May 25, 2025, Show A: 2:00 p.m., Show B: 6:00 p.m.
  • BUY TICKETS HERE!
  • Doors will open an hour before showtime.
  • Full hair, makeup, and costumes are required at the recital.
  • Schedule: 
    • Classes in Show A
    • Classes in Show B
    • Families in BOTH Shows
      • If your dancer is in the Daddy Daughter dance, they will participate in the show(s) they are performing in for their other classes. Elite and Take a Leap will be in both shows.
      • Use promo code PREPPARENTS25 for two free tickets for parents! Parents only! 

Things to Sign up for:

Recital T-Shirts: Deadline April 27,2025
You can order directly here:
👉 https://gogandy.com/prep-academy-recital25

Daddy/Daughter Dance(optional for ages 5+):
  • A way to spend valuable time with your daughter and learn a sweet dance together that will be performed at recital. 
  • Dancers & Dads must be able to participate in ALL practices.
  • Practices with Miss Channing (you will be able to take video to practice outside of scheduled practices):
    • Mandatory practice dates are:  
       April 26th | 12:00–1:00 PM
       May 3rd | 4:00–6:00 PM
       May 10th | 12:00–1:00 PM
       May 17th | 12:00–1:00 PM
  • $60/daddy daughter duo to participate 
  • Daddy/Daughter Dancers will meet backstage 30 minutes prior to their recital start time to run the dance on stage. They will not run the dance at the dress rehearsal.
  • SIGN UP HERE! https://form.jotform.com/250404452945152 
Hall of Fame 
  • We're excited to announce a special opportunity to celebrate your child's achievements this recital season! 
  • This year, we're offering Hall of Fame photos that will be showcased during our recital. 
  • These beautiful photographs will not only honor your child's hard work and dedication but also serve as a lasting keepsake to cherish for years to come.
  • Please order and submit photo(s) by May 1st, 2025.
  • $30/ Dancer
SIGN UP HERE! https://form.jotform.com/250416028066148

​Makeup & Hair: 
Photography:
  • Crosslet Photography will be taking all our pictures! 
  • Digital recital photographs & costume portraits will be available for purchase.
  • You are allowed to take your own pictures/videos, just no flash photography. 
  • No phones in the air- This blocks the photographer's line of vision.

Recital Video:
Recital Tickets:
  • Tickets are required for all guests. Dancers are free and receive 2 FREE tickets per family. 
  • Available to purchase online through Paramount. Additional tickets will be $12 per person. 
  • Link will be live in Spring 2025 and emailed to parents.

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