Important Recital Information
Hello Recital Dancers and Families!!
IMPORTANT 2024 RECITAL INFORMATION
WHEN/WHERE…
– The recitals will be held at Hyatt Regency Dulles, 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon, VA 20171.
– The Shows are May 10th, 11th and 12th.
– Your dancer’s show is listed here.
– Please enter at the Hyatt Regency Dulles Main Entrance.
– The Dancer Drop off and Audience Line will be on your right as you enter the lobby.
– Your dancer should be taken to the area marked “Dancer Drop Off” 20 minutes before the start of the show.
– All students must come to the Dance Drop Off in costume, hair and make-up ready.
DANCER DROP OFF FOR RECITALS…
– All students must remain for the entire performance.
– For security reasons, dancers cannot be picked up before the end of the performance.
– The children will be well cared for backstage and there is a live video feed of the recital for the dancers to watch backstage.
– Pick up your dancers after each show. For Security purposes all dancers (excluding Dance Company) must be dropped off/picked up at the Dancer Drop off desk before and after each show.
– Dancers will be dismissed based on the main contact in your JackRabbit portal.
– If you need to have your child released to someone outside your first contact in Jackrabbit – email in your dancer’s name, class, the new dismissal contact name, phone number and email buffadance@msn.com by Monday May 6th.
WHAT TO BRING/HELPFUL TIPS FOR RECITALS…
What does your dancer need? Check the specifics here.
– Dancers should have everything labeled (shoes and tights included)
– Ensure all pieces of costume are accounted for – headpieces, accessories
– Bring extra bobby pins, hair spray, combs, and makeup if in multiple dances
– No food backstage – water only. Shows are one hour in length.
– Dancers should arrive in their first costume ready for stage (makeup and hair done).
– Please put any additional costume changes in labeled garment bags – the dancers will have help backstage to change their costumes.
– If your dancer has a costume change make sure all items have been packed. Helpful to have tights layered if they have to go from pink to tan or back. Make sure the dancer has everything they need if there is a hair change (brush, comb, bobby pins, elastics, hair nets, etc)
– Double check for Dancer’s earrings if they are needed
– Please use the bathroom prior to the Dancer Drop off location and label all shoes/bags and items for ease backstage.
– Pick up your dancers after each show. For Security purposes all dancers (excluding Dance Company) must be dropped off/picked up at the Dancer Drop off desk before and after each show.
ATTENDANCE…
– Classes two weeks prior to the recitals are mandatory. Exceptions include contagious illnesses or other pre-arranged absences. Please email buffadance@msn.com if you have not already.
– This is for dancer safety – our dances and choreography use the entire stage and entire class. Spatial awareness for dancers is key – knowing where classmates are in space while moving is imperative to practice before stage.
MASKS…
– If you would like your dancer to wear a mask, please wear a skin toned mask – such as the Bloch B-safe mask.
SHOW ORDERS…
– Show Orders will be sent out to assist dancers with which costume to arrive to the venue.
– Once you receive the show order – If your dancer has a quick change (3 dances or less) please bring a Reusable shopping bag that stands up on its own. On the outside – attach a sheet with your dancers name and the change. Example – Clara Hargett – Fri 5:30pm – Trolls #3 to Party Time #6. Our Quick change crew will assist your dancer.
– More info will follow if your dancer has a Quick Change.
MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSALS…
– Monday, May 6th– Thursday May 9th in class at the studio. Your child should arrive in costume, hair and make-up – if they have additional classes for the day – please send them with a labeled garment bag.
– For additional classes on the same day – they are welcome to use our 8 restrooms or our dressing room. They are also able to be released to you in the parking lot to change in your car and re-enter.
Check out the specifics for your dancers’ classes here!
MAKE-UP/UNDERGARMENTS/ACCESSORIES…
– Make-up: Stage lights wash out faces so be sure all dancers have appropriate make-up applied prior to arrival at both dress rehearsal and the performance.
– Children under 12 should wear red non-stick lipstick, blush on cheeks, brown eye shadow.
– Children over 12 should wear red non-stick lipstick, blush on cheeks, a smoky eye with brown and crème eyeshadow, mascara, foundation, powder. No jewelry or nail polish.
– Male Dancers – please secure hair with gel or hair spray to not have hair in face – makeup is at your discretion.
– Tights act as underwear for dancers, if no tights are specified or a dancer would like to – please use a nude no show underwear.
– Secure all headpieces and any other costume parts (if loose, dancers will try to adjust them instead of dancing).
TICKETS…
– Tickets will go on sale April 20th at 10am at www.buffas.com
– It is a good idea to purchase tickets on April 20th as shows do sell out due to venue restrictions.
– We will have a livestream available for those to watch that will be emailed out at the beginning of each show day
– Dancers in the show do not need a ticket.
MERCHANDISE…
– Recital merchandise will be available soon in the BDS lobby and at the shows
PICTURES and Video…
– Photos/Videos taken at recitals by the production company will be sent out after the shows.
– They can be downloaded and are included free for each dance.
– We will also have a Buffa’s photo booth in the lobby for personal photos.
– Flash photos/video are not allowed from the audience due to dancer safety and the quality of the livestream and video can’t be blocked by raised phones.
FINAL CLASSES…
– Classes will conclude on Tuesday, June 11th (Tuesday classes will be held this day).
THANK YOU…We hope these recitals will be a joy to all- both for those performing and those watching. It is our goal to provide our students with a truly professional, polished performance experience! Thank you for your extraordinary efforts. Thank you for sharing your children with us this year. They have been a delight and we hope to see them again this Summer and next Fall.
Sincerely,
Buffa and Melissa and all of the BDS Teachers and Staff
Dance is for everyone. Dance builds strong, flexible, disciplined bodies and minds and in so doing, enhances the total person: the creative, the physical, the mental and the social.
