Dear Parents and Students,
For over two decades, Dance Kids Toronto has provided students with exciting performance experiences through its Recitals. It’s a rite of passage for thousands of dancers; a chance to shine in front of family and friends, that students anticipate with nervous excitement.
A big part of the dance training process includes learning through performance. The experience helps build self-esteem, self-assurance, and contributes to a sense of confidence. Performance opportunities contribute to children’s success in non-dance activities. That onstage experience can result in better in-school presentations, improved social skills, and strong interview skills for future college or job opportunities.
The rehearsal process is a tremendous learning experience as well. It helps the children develop retention skills, and they learn the positive aspects of working as a team.
It is the responsibility of the entire community, students, parents, teachers and directors to do their part to make a great show. The recital is only as successful as we make it - let's work together to make the recital a magical experience for your child!
We’ve created an online guide in an effort to clarify Dance Kids Canada’s preferred recital process. It can be found below.
We look forward to a great show!
Directors & Staff
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RECITAL CAN BE FOUND BELOW
Recital Dates:
Pink Recital: January 22, 2022
Venue: Fairview Library Theatre
35 Fairview Mall Drive, Toronto, ON M2J 4S4
STUDENT SIGN-IN TIME:
Doors open and sign-in starts at 12:00pm
SHOW TIME:
Curtain will open at 2:00pm
STUDENT SIGN-OUT TIME:
Sign-out at 3:00pm - Doors close 3:30pm
The Costume:
Participation in Dance Kids Toronto recital experience requires the purchase of ONLY ONE recital costume.
If you have purchased your child's costume, we will exchange it for a larger size at NO CHARGE.
Alternatively, you can continue to borrow or buy your costume if you don't currently have one.
LAST DAY TO ORDER is December 10, 2021 AT 6:00PM!
Recital Tickets:
We are proudly NOT-FOR-PROFIT. The recital ticket fees covers the cost of the entire experience for your little dancer.
For example, the theatre venue, theatre & backstage staff, online ticketing, on site parking fees, photography set up for family photos and recital costume solo photos and so much more!
TICKETS SALES START: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 @ 11:00AM
Recital tickets are $20 each with a minimum purchase of 2 tickets
LAST DAY TO ORDER is JAN 21, 2021 AT 11:00AM!
Arrival & Sign-in:
Please come to the "stage doors" on the SOUTH side of Fairview Library Theatre - 35 Fairview Mall Dr, North York, ON M2J 4S4 on Saturday, Jan 22, 2022. Sign-in will start at 12:00pm.
All children must be left with the capable Dance Kids Canada staff for the entire rehearsal and recital (12:00pm - 2:00pm). All parents are welcome to stay in the lobby until the theatre auditorium doors open at 1:45pm.
The goal of this time is to familiarize your child with the theatre stage, backstage, dressing room and process.
Parents can grab a coffee at the Fairview Mall food court or do some shopping to pass the time.
It is our goal to make the entire recital experience a complete JOY for you and your child.
Dressing Rooms:
The children will not stay in the dressing rooms for any period of time. The dressing rooms are used for the bathroom facilities, leaving your child's coats, boots and bags and a quiet place should your child need a moment.
Dressing rooms are closed for all teachers, students, and parents and my only be accessed for washroom facilities and a place to keep belongings.
Dressing room #1
- St. Conrad students.
Dressing room #2
- Blessed Margherita students.
Dressing room #3
- St. Simon Students
Dressing room #4
- Special Guest Dancers
Dressing room #5
- St. Simon Students - Level 2
Please do not pack messy foods or drinks for your child, as we don't want any spills on the costumes.
Hair, Make-up & Tights
HAIR: Dance Kids Toronto does not require uniform hair styles for dancers on stage. We encourage parents to style their children's hair in a way that will make your child feel most comfortable and confident.
It is helpful to have your child's hair off their face so that parents, family, friends and the video camera can clearly see your little star on stage.
The hair piece provided with your child's costume is optional.
Make-up: Dance Kids Toronto does not require your child to wear make-up. As a parent, you control what make-up is worn by your child, if any.
Tights: Tights are mandatory under your child's costume. The required tights are provided with your child's costume.
Stage tights are not going to match your child's skin tone. All of our tights are "classical ballet pink" and have no correspondence with ethnicity.
Short Rehearsal:
No parent will be allowed to remain backstage during the rehearsal or the show for any reason. Should your child have a medical condition or safety issue that our staff needs to be aware of, please submit it in writing to: hello@dancekidstoronto.com before Dec 20, 2021.
Please be advised that it is Dance Kids Toronto's mission to make the recital a positive experience for all involved. We reserve the right to prevent your child from performing onstage if your child is demonstrating any kind of physical or emotional distress. Even in this case, we must adhere to the no refund policy on recital tickets and recital costumes.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
How to Prepare:
- Ensure your child has slept well the night before.
- Ensure your child has had a good breakfast.
- Please ensure that your child has gone to the bathroom BEFORE leaving your home.
- Students MUST arrive to the theatre dressed in their costume.
- Remind your child to ask a grown up for help if needed.
- Dance Kids Canada has arranged many staff members to help with our performance.
What to Bring:
- You may pack food and drink for your child, however, please use disposable packaging.
- Make sure your child has brought all costume pieces, shoes, tights, and accessories the theatre and that every item is clearly marked with your child's name.
- Do not bring any extra items that can be lost, broken or stolen.
- Dance Kids Canada and the Theatre Staff will not be held responsible for ANY lost, broken, or stolen items while at the theatre.
In Case of Emergency:
Dance Kids Toronto makes every effort to create a safe, fun, positive, rewarding and enjoyable recital experience for your, your guests and your child.
However, should there be a case where Dance Kids Canada needs to contact you; it is your responsibility to ensure that your contact information is correct in our database.
The Program:
The recital will last approximately 30 to 40 mins.
The recital will include an awards ceremony at the end.
- Welcome to the Show!
Video Message - Ballet - Level 2
St. Simon Students - Hip Hop - Level 2
St. Simon Students - The PAC
Creative Connexions Dance Team - Ballet
St. Conrad Students - Hip Hop
St. Conrad Students - The PAC
Creative Connexions Dance Team - Ballet
St. Simon Students - Hip Hop
St. Simon Students - The PAC
Creative Connexions Dance Team - Ballet
Blessed M. Students - Hip Hop
Blessed M. Students - The PAC
Creative Connexions Dance Team - Ballet - Level 2
St. Simon Students - Hip Hop - Level 2
St. Simon Students - The PAC
Creative Connexions Dance Team - FINALE
All Students - AWARDS & GOODBYE DANCE
All students
Safety, Dismissal & Sign-out:
Safety is our number one priority.
No child will be permitted to leave the theatre without their own parent that:
1) Is known to the Dance Kids staff
2) Must be the SAME parent who was present at sign-in.
Thank you in advance for your understanding, cooperation and assistance.