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Introducing Studio 5.6.7.8’s 34th Annual Recital – “Emotion in Motion”!

Since 1992, Studio 5.6.7.8 has been presenting outstanding recitals for our community to enjoy. We are thrilled to celebrate our students and all their accomplishments with a year-end performance on stage!

This Recital Handbook will give you all the information you need for the upcoming shows. Please read in full to learn what to expect from us, as well as what is expected of parents and dancers over the next few months. Be sure to keep this link handy for future reference as we approach our Recital events.

There are many moving parts in order for a production to come together with excellence and ease. Your child’s commitment to attending classes and rehearsals on time and prepared is vital to the success of our shows.

On behalf of myself and my team, I would like to thank the students for their hard work and dedication, and to the parents for providing the opportunity for your child to experience the most wonderful gift in the world… DANCE!

Here’s to another incredible recital weekend!

Caroline McLaughlin
Studio 5.6.7.8 Artistic Director

We have 3 Recitals with 3 different lineups.  Each class will perform their routine once. Keep reading to see which recital(s) your child’s class(es) will perform in. 

RECITAL

Where: Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts

Friday June 12th – Evening Show
Venue/changeroom access opens – 5:00 pm
Auditorium doors open – 5:30 pm
Show begins – 6:00 pm

Saturday June 13th – Morning Show
Venue/changeroom access opens – 10:00 am
Auditorium doors open – 10:30 am
Show begins – 11:00 am

Saturday June 13th – Afternoon Show
Venue/changeroom access opens – 3:00 pm
Auditorium doors open – 3:30 pm
Show begins – 4:00 pm

Where:  Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts

Tuesday May 26th:
All Little Leapers & Kinder Leapers classes – Arrival 4 pm 
All Pre classes (age 5-6) – Arrival 5 pm
All Junior classes – Arrival 6:30 pm, Pick Up 8 pm
Voice students – Arrival 7:30 pm, Pick Up 8:15 pm
All Adult classes – Arrival 8 pm 

Thursday June 11th:
Performance Team – Arrival 4 pm, Pick Up 5 pm
All Aerial Hoop classes – Arrival 4:30 pm 
All Acro 1,2,3,4 classes – Arrival 5:30 pm, Pick Up 6:45 pm
All Pre-Teen & Teen classes – Arrival 7 pm, Pick Up 8:45 pm 

*competitive routines are not run at Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal is a very important part of a successful on stage experience! Here are a few reasons why every dancer must be present for Rehearsal:

  • Rehearsal helps reduce children’s nerves before the actual performance, especially if it is their first time dancing on stage. Having a “practice run” without spectators will increase your child’s confidence for the big event!
  • A Dress Rehearsal gives the dancers a chance to experience the lights and special effects at the theatre, and work out any kinks that may come with an on stage performance.
  • Performing the routine on stage will feel different than rehearsing in the studio. Dress Rehearsal is a chance to practice spacing and patterns with their teacher on the large stage, so it is crucial all dancers are present.

Please be sure your dancer arrives on time in full hair and makeup, already dressed in their first costume. The order of routines for Dress Rehearsal will be sent approximately 1 month prior.

Dancers will enter the building through the Darling Street entrance with 1 parent to sign in.

Classes for age 6 & under:

  • Please accompany your child into the auditorium & sit with them in the audience.
  • 1 parent per dancer only.
  • Once your child’s class has finished rehearsing, dancers and parents must leave to clear space for the next session.
  • If your child takes more than one class, staff will show you to the changeroom area for you to help your dancer change into their next costume.

Classes for age 7 & up:

  • There are no spectators in the auditorium for these sessions. Rest assured, volunteers and staff members are available to help dancers with costume and hair changes if needed.
  • At the end of your child’s rehearsal session, dancers will be dismissed from the auditorium and escorted back to the dressing room with volunteers and staff, where their parent will need to sign them out for pick-up.
  • Dancers age 13 & up may sign themselves in and out.

Recital Tickets

On Sale: May 9th
IN-PERSON & PHONE ONLY

Online sales begin: May 16th

Tickets are sold through the Sanderson Centre Box Office

Cost: $23.00 per ticket 

Box Office hours are 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Phone: 519-758-8090

*Please note, there is a service fee for online and phone orders.

*IMPORTANT* 

For the FIRST WEEK of ticket sales (May 9th to 15th):
• 4 ticket limit per DANCER, per SHOW
• Tickets can be purchased via phone or in-person at the box office ONLY
• You will have to provide your dancer’s first and last name (as listed in our system) in order to purchase your tickets.
• Ticket limits are in effect May 9th to May 15th to ensure all parents are given equal opportunity to purchase tickets for their child’s show
• Reserved seating – first come, first served

As of Saturday May 16th:
• Online ticket sales begin on the Sanderson Centre website
• No ticket limits or access codes in place

If your child would like to watch any portion of the show from the audience, you will need to purchase them a ticket.  We encourage dancers performing in only 1 or 2 routines to sit in the audience and enjoy the show live.  It’s an amazing experience! 

Dancers who have a ticket to sit in the audience are to check in at the Rehearsal Hall 4 numbers before they are scheduled to perform. You will be given a program booklet with the show order so that you can follow along during the performance. 

Dancers who do not have a ticket to watch the show can wait in the Rehearsal Hall with our teachers and volunteers. The show will be broadcast on a TV monitor in the Rehearsal Hall. 

Tickets sell quickly – we strongly urge parents to make their purchase during the first week of ticket sales while limits are in place.  

Which Recital Will My Child Be Performing In?

Routines are listed below by your child’s Recital song, class, and teacher – PLEASE LOOK CAREFULLY

  1. Clap Your Hands
    (Performance Team)
  2. Let’s Get It Started
    (Competitive Hip Hop Duet)
  3. Car Wash
    (Competitive Jazz Group)
  4. Get Happy
    (Junior Tap – Miss Helina)
  5. Gonna Be A Good Day
    (Acro 1 – Miss Helina)
  6. Shuffle Of Love
    (Pre Jazz – Miss Peyton)
  7. All You Need Is Love
    (Monday Little Leapers – Miss Erren)
  8. Bad Blood
    (Friday Junior Hip Hop – Miss Neliah) 
  9. Express Yourself
    (Acro 2 – Miss Amanda)
  10. Shivers
    (Pre Teen/Teen Tap – Miss Neliah)
  11. Can You Feel the Love Tonight
    (Friday Pre Ballet – Miss Peyton)
  12. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
    (Friday Kinder Leapers – Miss Peyton)
  13. Honest
    (Adult Lyrical – Miss Erren)
  14. Seize The Day
    (Teen Musical Theatre – Miss Neliah)
  15. No
    (Pre Hip Hop – Miss Maddie)
  16. Tainted Love
    (Pointe – Miss Sherri)
  17. Scared To Be Lonely
    (Teen Contemporary – Miss Erren)
  18. Jet Set
    (Competitive Jazz Group)
  19. Emotions
    (Adult Jazz – Miss Amanda)
  20. Friend Like Me
    (Competitive Acro Duet)
  21. Hold On
    (Voice Performance)
  22. Top Of The World
    (Aerial Hoop 1 – Miss Melissa)
    INTERMISSION
  23. Girl On Fire
    (Aerial Hoop 2 – Miss Melissa)
  24. Another One Bites The Dust
    (Competitive Tap Duet)
  25. Grow As We Go
    (Competitive Lyrical Duet)
  26. Big Girls Don’t Cry
    (Junior Tap – Miss Erren)
  27. Feeling Good
    (Wednesday Adult Ballet – Miss Sherri)
  28. Could You Be Loved
    (Pre Acro – Miss Maddie)
  29. Scared
    (Junior Ballet – Miss Peyton)
  30. Thunderstruck
    (Competitive Jazz Group)
  31. Cowgirls Don’t Cry
    (Acro 2 – Miss Maddie)
  32. Imagine
    (Competitive Lyrical Group)
  33. Somebody To Love
    (Teen Jazz – Miss Erren)
  34. Supermodel
    (Junior Jazz – Miss Helina)
  35. Scream and Shout
    (Pre Teen Hip Hop 2 – Miss Helina)
  36. Parlez Vous Francais
    (Competitive Jazz Trio)
  37. Love Story
    (Friday Acro 1 – Miss Maddie)
  38. MIA
    (Competitive Hip Hop Duet)
  39. Weird People
    (Competitive Jazz Duet)
  40. Achy Breaky Heart
    (Adult Tap- Miss Caroline)
  41. It’s Party Time
    (Performance Team Hip Hop Group)
  42. Poolside Party (Competitive Open Line)

Finale & Awards

  1. Clap Your Hands
    (Performance Team)
  2. When You Believe
    (Competitive Lyrical Group)
  3. I’ll Be There For You
    (Competitive Tap Duet)
  4. Three Little Birds
    (Competitive Open Trio)
  5. Love Is Not Hard To Find
    (Acro 1 – Miss Amanda)
  6. Feelings
    (Pre Teen / Teen Ballet – Miss Sherri)
  7. Get Back Up Again
    (Little Leapers – Miss Maddie)
  8. Walking On Sunshine
    (Pre Acro – Miss Neliah)
  9. I Cry
    (Pre Teen Hip Hop 1 – Miss Helina)
  10. Charleston
    (Competitive Ballet Group)
  11.  I Ain’t Worried
    (Saturday Acro 1 – Miss Maddie)
  12.  J’Adore Paris
    (Saturday Kinder Leapers – Miss Peyton)
  13. Eye Of The Tiger
    (Acro 3 – Miss Amanda)
  14. Feels
    (Adult Tap – Miss Neliah)
  15. This Feeling Is Everything
    (Saturday Pre Acro – Miss Peyton)
  16. Joy
    (Tuesday Adult Ballet – Miss Sherri)
  17. Revolting Children
    (Competitive Musical Theatre Group)
  18. Surface Pressure
    (Pre Hip Hop – Miss Neliah)
  19. Yikes
    (Competitive Hip Hop Group)
  20. Hold On
    (Voice Performance)
  21. Heart In A Headlock
    (Aerial Hoop 1 – Miss Maddie)
    INTERMISSION
  22. What Was I Made For
    (Aerial Hoop 1 – Miss Maddie)
  23. The Cave
    (Competitive Tap Solo)
  24. Beat It
    (Pre Teen Hip Hop 3 – Miss Helina)
  25. Chillin Like a Villain
    (Pre Tap- Miss Neliah)
  26. Just Fine
    (Teen Hip Hop – Miss Helina)
  27. When Somebody Loved Me
    (Saturday Pre Ballet – Miss Peyton)
  28. Dynamite
    (Saturday Junior Hip Hop- Miss Neliah)
  29. Footloose
    (Competitive Tap Group)
  30. Epiphany
    (Adult Pointe – Miss Sherri) 
  31. Cold Hearted
    (Acro 3 – Miss Jenna)
  32. Reflection
    (Junior Ballet – Miss Amanda)
  33. Feel This Moment
    (Adult Hip Hop – Miss Neliah)
  34. Way Down We Go
    (Teen Contemporary – Miss Helina)
  35. It’s Ok I’m Ok
    (Pre Teen Hip Hop 2 – Miss Maddie)
  36. Welcome To Wonderland
    (Competitive Ballet Duet)
  37. Twist Your Frown Upside Down
    (Junior Musical Theatre – Miss Peyton)
  38. Skate
    (Competitive Tap Group)
  39. Something Bad
    (Competitive Acro Duet)
  40. Arrgh… There Be Pirates!
    (Competitive Ballet Group)
  41. 1999
    (Performance Team Jazz Group)
  42. On Broadway
    (Performance Team Jazz Group)
  43. Poolside Party
    (Competitive Open Line)

Finale & Awards

  1. Clap Your Hands
    (Performance Team)
  2. Lip Gloss
    (Competitive Hip Hop Group)
  3. Freak Out
    (Competitive Jazz Group)
  4. Feel It Still
    (Teen Tap Adv – Miss Neliah)
  5. Safe and Sound 
    (Pre Jazz – Miss Erren)
  6. Looking Good Feeling Gorgeous
    (Pre Teen Jazz – Miss Helina)
  7. Lose You To Love Me
    (Competitive Lyrical Duet)
  8. New Attitude
    (Acro 2 – Miss Jenna)
  9. You Don’t Know
    (Monday Adult Jazz – Miss Amanda)
  10. I’m Happy Just To Dance With You
    (Thursday Little Leapers – Miss Erren)
  11. Paranoid
    (Pre Tap – Miss Erren)
  12. I Knew You Were Trouble
    (Monday Acro 1 – Miss Maddie)
  13. Under Pressure
    (Acro 4 – Miss Jenna)
  14. Superstars
    (Kinder Leapers- Miss Amanda)
  15. If You Believe
    (Monday Adult Ballet – Miss Sherri)
  16. Someone’s Waiting For You
    (Pre Ballet – Miss Amanda)
  17. On With The Show
    (Competitive Lyrical Group)
  18. OMG You Guys
    (Pre Teen Musical Theatre – Miss Taylor)
  19. Hold On
    (Voice Performance)
  20. Fight Song
    (Aerial Hoop 2 – Miss Jenna)
    INTERMISSION
  21. Can’t Help Falling In Love
    (Aerial Hoop 3 – Miss Jenna)
  22. Hit Em Up Style
    (Competitive Hip Hop Solo)
  23. Let’s Get Crazy
    (Junior Jazz – Miss Erren)
  24. Na Na Na
    (Competitive Tap Group)
  25. Big Feelings
    (Kinder Leapers – Miss Erren)
  26. Mama I’m A Big Girl Now
    (Pre Teen Musical Theatre – Miss Melissa)
  27. Nobody Can Change Me
    (Acro 1 – Miss Melissa)
  28. I Have Nothing
    (Adult Lyrical – Miss Amanda)
  29. Fright Song
    (Tuesday Pre Acro – Miss Peyton)
  30. No Fear
    (Pre Teen Hip Hop 1 – Miss Maddie)
  31. Block Party
    (Junior Hip Hop- Miss Helina)
  32. I Will Survive
    (Teen Jazz – Miss Amanda)
  33. Good Morning
    (Competitive Tap Trio)
  34. Unstoppable
    (Pre Teen Lyrical- Miss Helina)
  35. Hot N Cold
    (Acro 2 – Miss Jenna)
  36. Humble
    (Teen Hip Hop Adv – Miss Neliah)
  37. Hot Chocolate
    (Competitive Tap Group)
  38. Mama Said Knock You Out
    (Adult Hip Hop – Miss Taylor)
  39. Shades
    (Pre Teen Jazz – Miss Amanda) 
  40. Two Steps Away From Loneliness
    (Teen Lyrical – Miss Helina)
  41. Besties
    (Performance Team Hip Hop Group)
  42. Poolside Party
    (Competitive Open Line)

Finale & Awards

Picture Days will be held at the studio on the following dates…

Comp & Performance Teams – Saturday April 25th (3 pm start)

Recreational classes – Sunday May 24th (10 am start)

CLICK HERE to view the Recreational Picture Day Schedule.

Dancers are to wear their full recital attire, including costume, performance tights, and performance hairstyles.  Makeup for Picture Day is optional. 

When involved in an on-stage performance, dancers wear makeup as part of their performance attire.  Stage lights make dancers look very washed out, therefore makeup is used to accentuate their features.

The following is a list of uniform stage makeup: 

  • A base coat of foundation and face powder will ensure the makeup will not wear off too quickly. Please choose shades that are complementary to your child’s skin tone.
  • Red lipstick, brown eyeshadow, brown blush, and black mascara.
  • While makeup is highly recommended for a stage performance, parents can choose to send their dancer without.
  • Makeup is to be applied at home, not at the theatre.

Uniform performance hairstyles are as follows:

Acro, Aerial Hoop, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Tap classes – Low ponytail, middle part.

All Ballet classes – Low bun, middle part. 

Little Leapers & Kinder Leapers – High ponytail, curled.

  • Hair must be pulled back neatly with no flyaways. Hairspray/gel should be used to ensure hair stays in place and will not be a distraction for the dancer.
  • If your dancer’s hair is too short for a full ponytail, please be sure it is pulled away from face neatly using bobby pins and hairspray or gel. If hair is long enough, a half ponytail is a good option for dancers with short hair. 
  • Bangs should be pinned back to keep them from falling into the dancer’s face.
  • Please use a hairnet for buns.
  • Boys, please neatly groom hair for the performance.
  • No jewellery or nail polish.

NOTE: If the costume includes a hat, headband or any hair accessory, please ensure that it is secured tightly to the dancer’s head with bobby pins.

We spend many hours determining the right costumes for each class. They are always age appropriate and of the highest quality possible. Costume orders were placed in January to ensure the costumes are delivered in time for an organized distribution before photo day. Costume manufacturers do not accept returns or offer refunds; therefore the studio does not refund costume payments.

Costume Distribution

Costumes are being sent home with the dancers throughout April and May.  Your dancer will receive their costume in a labelled garment bag.  Costumes are distributed once arrived and paid in full. 

Please ensure your child’s costume(s) are paid before the due date on your costume invoice. Invoices are sent via email –  please check your junk folder and be sure to mark us as a safe sender!

Alterations

Although rare, if alterations are needed, the student’s parent/guardian is responsible for the alterations.  Any alterations required are typically very small. For example, a strap needing tightened or pants needing hemmed. 


Costume Care

To avoid costume problems, students should not wear their costumes, accessories or tights prior to Picture Day, Dress Rehearsal, or performance. We recommend that your child’s name be placed in all costumes, shoes, accessories and tights.

Each costume will be sent home in a labelled garment bag. If your child dances in more than 1 class, please bring the other costume(s) to the theatre in the labelled garment bag provided. This will ensure our staff and volunteers are able to keep all costume pieces organized when assisting with costume changes.

Tights

Students are required to wear the following tights for the performance:

Ballet: Ballerina pink full foot tights

Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop & Musical Theatre: Skin tone/beige full foot or convertible tights

Acro, Aerial Hoop & Lyrical: Skin tone/beige stirrup, footless, or convertible tights

Little Leapers & Kinder Leapers: Skin tone/beige stirrup, footless, or convertible tights

Beige & pink tights are available to purchase at the studio.  Tights are also available at “Starburst Dancewear”, located at 1175 Wilson Street East, Ancaster.  Please purchase new tights for the recital, and do not wear them before the rehearsal or recital. 

Note: Having an extra pair of tights offers students and parents a great sense of security should one pair get a run or a spill on it.

Shoes

Students are required to have the following shoes for their routines:

Girls

Ballet: Pink Ballet slippers 

Tap:    Pre Tap & Junior Tap – Beige tap shoes.  Pre Teen & Teen Tap – Black tap shoes.

Jazz:   Beige Gore Boots

Acro & Aerial Hoop:   Bare Feet

Hip Hop: Black Running Shoes

Musical Theatre: Beige Gore Boots

Lyrical: Turning shoe (half sole)

Little Leapers & Kinder Leapers: Bare Feet

Boys

Ballet: Black Ballet Shoes and Black Socks

Tap: Black Tap Shoes

Jazz & Musical Theatre: Black Gore Boot

Acro & Aerial Hoop: Bare Feet

Hip Hop: Black Running Shoes

Little Leapers & Kinder Leapers: Bare Feet

Friday June 12th  –  Show begins at 6 pm 

Saturday June 13th –  Morning show begins at 11 am 

Saturday June 13th – Afternoon show begins at 4 pm 

Please be sure your child arrives already dressed in their full costume, hair and makeup.

If you have purchased a ticket for your dancer and they will be watching the show from the audience, you do not need to sign your dancer in. Only dancers left in our care need to be signed in. 

Ticket holders are encouraged to enter through the front entrance on Dalhousie Street to reduce the line.

  • Dancers with a ticket are to remain seated in the audience and report backstage just 4 numbers before they are scheduled to perform.
  • Upon entrance, you will receive a program with the order of the show so you know when to bring your dancer backstage.
  • 1 family member ONLY is to accompany the dancer to the backstage check-in.

If they do NOT have a ticket, or need access to the dressing room for a costume change, please enter through the Darling Street entrance. There will be a line to sign your dancer in before taking your seat in the auditorium.

Backstage

We run a very organized event and have strict protocols that help us have a successful recital.

Family members or friends will not be permitted backstage or in the upstairs dressing rooms during Dress Rehearsal and Recital Day. There is a lot of backstage activity and the dressing rooms are a private area. 1 parent/guardian may help place their child’s belongings in the changeroom, then must leave the dressing room area.

All dancers are supervised by studio staff and volunteers. The volunteers ensure each child in their care is safe and accounted for. They are responsible for making sure each child is in their proper costume and will bring them backstage at the appropriate time. They are also responsible for seeing that the children return to the rehearsal hall after their performance.

Please remind your family and guests to be respectful of the backstage and change room areas. Those who wish to greet a performer after the show may do so in the lobby area.

Upstairs Change Rooms

The change rooms located on the upper level of the Sanderson Centre is the designated change room for the competitive dancers, performance team, teen/adult dancers, and a few other selected classes.  If your child has more than one costume, you will be directed to a change room where you can place your belongings. No males permitted in the upstairs dressing room area.

1. Why is Dress Rehearsal so important?

Rehearsal is important for many reasons. This is our chance to set lighting, sound, stage set-up etc. Most importantly, it gives the dancers an opportunity to practice their routine on stage so that it doesn’t feel completely unfamiliar on show day. Dress Rehearsal is a vital part of the performance process.

2. Can parents watch Dress Rehearsal?

Classes for age 6 & under may have 1 parent accompany them into the auditorium. There are no spectators during rehearsal for all other classes. This limits distractions so the dancers are able to give us their full attention, and allows us to work out the kinks before the big show. Dancers will be seated in the auditorium during rehearsal, which gives them an opportunity to observe the other routines.

3. Do I need a ticket for my dancer?

If your dancer would like to watch any portion of the show from the audience, you will need to purchase them their own ticket. The Sanderson Centre does not allow children to sit on laps.
Dancers are not required to watch from the audience, however, it is recommended for dancers 6 & under and those with only 1 or 2 routines.

4. Will my child be supervised in the change room?

Absolutely! There will be supervision at all times. The recital is also simultaneously broadcast on a TV monitor in the rehearsal hall for the dancers to watch. They will be “on deck” as the theatre saying goes, waiting for their turn to perform.

5. Can I take videos of the show?

No. The use of any type of recording device in the auditorium is in violation of patent and copyright laws. The theatre and Studio 5•6•7•8 can be at risk of copyright violation and fined a substantial fee. A professional video production company has been hired to record the show. A link will be emailed to all the families to order a recital video if you choose.

6. Can I take pictures?

For the safety of the dancers no flash photography is allowed. Pictures of your child on stage may be taken during the finale, presentations and at the end of the show.

7. How many tickets can I buy?

During the first week of ticket sales, there is a 4 ticket limit per DANCER, per SHOW. This is enforced to ensure that all parents are given equal opportunity to purchase tickets for their child’s show. After the first week of ticket sales, there will be no further limits enforced.

We know the process can feel overwhelming at first, but trust us—we’ve done this plenty of times, and it all comes together beautifully. Sit back, enjoy the journey, and we will guide the way!

Yours in Dance,

Caroline McLaughlin

Studio 5•6•7•8 Inc. Director

Recital & Rehearsal Dates

We have 3 Recitals with 3 different lineups.  Each class will perform their routine once. Keep reading to see which recital(s) your child’s class(es) will perform in. 

Recital

Where: Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts

Friday June 12th – Evening Show
Venue/changeroom access opens – 5:00 pm
Auditorium doors open – 5:30 pm
Show begins – 6:00 pm

Saturday June 13th – Morning Show
Venue/changeroom access opens – 10:00 am
Auditorium doors open – 10:30 am
Show begins – 11:00 am

Saturday June 13th – Afternoon Show
Venue/changeroom access opens – 3:00 pm
Auditorium doors open – 3:30 pm
Show begins – 4:00 pm

Dress Rehearsal

Where:  Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts

Tuesday May 26th:
All Little Leapers & Kinder Leapers classes – Arrival 4 pm 
All Pre classes (age 5-6) – Arrival 5 pm
All Junior classes – Arrival 6:30 pm, Pick Up 8 pm
Voice students – Arrival 7:30 pm, Pick Up 8:15 pm
All Adult classes – Arrival 8 pm 

Thursday June 11th:
Performance Team – Arrival 4 pm, Pick Up 5 pm
All Aerial Hoop classes – Arrival 4:30 pm 
All Acro 1,2,3,4 classes – Arrival 5:30 pm, Pick Up 6:45 pm
All Pre-Teen & Teen classes – Arrival 7 pm, Pick Up 8:45 pm 

*competitive routines are not run at Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal is a very important part of a successful on stage experience! Here are a few reasons why every dancer must be present for Rehearsal:

  • Rehearsal helps reduce children’s nerves before the actual performance, especially if it is their first time dancing on stage. Having a “practice run” without spectators will increase your child’s confidence for the big event!
  • A Dress Rehearsal gives the dancers a chance to experience the lights and special effects at the theatre, and work out any kinks that may come with an on stage performance.
  • Performing the routine on stage will feel different than rehearsing in the studio. Dress Rehearsal is a chance to practice spacing and patterns with their teacher on the large stage, so it is crucial all dancers are present.


Please be sure your dancer arrives on time in full hair and makeup, already dressed in their first costume. The order of routines for Dress Rehearsal will be sent approximately 1 month prior.

Dancers will enter the building through the Darling Street entrance with 1 parent to sign in.

Classes for age 6 & under:

  • Please accompany your child into the auditorium & sit with them in the audience.
  • 1 parent per dancer only.
  • Once your child’s class has finished rehearsing, dancers and parents must leave to clear space for the next session.
  • If your child takes more than one class, staff will show you to the changeroom area for you to help your dancer change into their next costume.

Classes for age 7 & up:

  • There are no spectators in the auditorium for these sessions. Rest assured, volunteers and staff members are available to help dancers with costume and hair changes if needed.
  • At the end of your child’s rehearsal session, dancers will be dismissed from the auditorium and escorted back to the dressing room with volunteers and staff, where their parent will need to sign them out for pick-up.
  • Dancers age 13 & up may sign themselves in and out.

Recital Tickets

On Sale:  Saturday May 9th @ 12 PM IN-PERSON & PHONE SALES ONLY

Online Sales Begin: Saturday May 16th

Tickets are sold through the Sanderson Centre Box Office

Cost: $23.00 per ticket 

*Please note, there is a service fee for online and phone orders.

Box Office hours are 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Phone: 519-758-8090

* IMPORTANT *

For the FIRST WEEK of ticket sales (May 9th to 15th):
• 4 ticket limit per DANCER, per SHOW
• Tickets can be purchased via phone or in-person at the box office ONLY
• You will have to provide your dancer’s first and last name (as listed in our system) in order to purchase your tickets.
• Ticket limits are in effect May 9th to May 15th to ensure all parents are given equal opportunity to purchase tickets for their child’s show
• Reserved seating – first come, first served

As of Saturday May 16th:
• Online ticket sales begin on the Sanderson Centre website
• No ticket limits or access codes in place

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

Does My Dancer Need a Ticket to the Recital?

If your child would like to watch any portion of the show from the audience, you will need to purchase them a ticket.  We encourage dancers performing in only 1 or 2 routines to sit in the audience and enjoy the show live.  It’s an amazing experience! 

Dancers who have a ticket to sit in the audience are to check in at the Rehearsal Hall 4 numbers before they are scheduled to perform. You will be given a program booklet with the show order so that you can follow along during the performance. 

Dancers who do not have a ticket to watch the show can wait in the Rehearsal Hall with our teachers and volunteers. The show will be broadcast on a TV monitor in the Rehearsal Hall. 

Tickets sell quickly – we strongly urge parents to make their purchase during the first week of ticket sales while limits are in place.  

Which Recital will my child be performing in?

Routines are listed by your child’s Recital song, class, and teacher – PLEASE LOOK CAREFULLY

Friday June 12th
6 pm Recital

  1. Clap Your Hands
    (Performance Team)
  2. Let’s Get It Started
    (Competitive Hip Hop Duet)
  3. Car Wash
    (Competitive Jazz Group)
  4. Get Happy
    (Junior Tap – Miss Helina)
  5. Gonna Be A Good Day
    (Acro 1 – Miss Helina)
  6. Shuffle Of Love
    (Pre Jazz – Miss Peyton)
  7. All You Need Is Love
    (Monday Little Leapers – Miss Erren)
  8. Bad Blood
    (Friday Junior Hip Hop – Miss Neliah) 
  9. Express Yourself
    (Acro 2 – Miss Amanda)
  10. Shivers
    (Pre Teen/Teen Tap – Miss Neliah)
  11. Can You Feel the Love Tonight
    (Friday Pre Ballet – Miss Peyton)
  12. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
    (Friday Kinder Leapers – Miss Peyton)
  13. Honest
    (Adult Lyrical – Miss Erren)
  14. Seize The Day
    (Teen Musical Theatre – Miss Neliah)
  15. No
    (Pre Hip Hop – Miss Maddie)
  16. Tainted Love
    (Pointe – Miss Sherri)
  17. Scared To Be Lonely
    (Teen Contemporary – Miss Erren)
  18. Jet Set
    (Competitive Jazz Group)
  19. Emotions
    (Tuesday Adult Jazz – Miss Amanda)
  20. Friend Like Me
    (Competitive Acro Duet)
  21. Hold On
    (Voice Performance)
  22. Top Of The World
    (Aerial Hoop 1 – Miss Melissa)
    INTERMISSION
  23. Girl On Fire
    (Aerial Hoop 2 – Miss Melissa)
  24. Another One Bites The Dust
    (Competitive Tap Duet)
  25. Grow As We Go
    (Competitive Lyrical Duet)
  26. Big Girls Don’t Cry
    (Junior Tap – Miss Erren)
  27. Feeling Good
    (Wednesday Adult Ballet – Miss Sherri)
  28. Could You Be Loved
    (Pre Acro – Miss Maddie)
  29. Scared
    (Junior Ballet – Miss Peyton)
  30. Thunderstruck
    (Competitive Jazz Group)
  31. Cowgirls Don’t Cry
    (Acro 2 – Miss Maddie)
  32. Imagine
    (Competitive Lyrical Group)
  33. Somebody To Love
    (Teen Jazz – Miss Erren)
  34. Supermodel
    (Junior Jazz – Miss Helina)
  35. Scream and Shout
    (Pre Teen Hip Hop 2 – Miss Helina)
  36. Parlez Vous Francais
    (Competitive Jazz Trio)
  37. Love Story
    (Friday Acro 1 – Miss Maddie)
  38. MIA
    (Competitive Hip Hop Duet)
  39. Weird People
    (Competitive Jazz Duet)
  40. Achy Breaky Heart
    (Adult Tap- Miss Caroline)
  41. It’s Party Time
    (Performance Team Hip Hop Group)
  42. Poolside Party (Competitive Open Line)

Finale & Awards

Saturday June 13th
11 am Recital

  1. Clap Your Hands
    (Performance Team)
  2. When You Believe
    (Competitive Lyrical Group)
  3. I’ll Be There For You
    (Competitive Tap Duet)
  4. Three Little Birds
    (Competitive Open Trio)
  5. Love Is Not Hard To Find
    (Acro 1 – Miss Amanda)
  6. Feelings
    (Pre Teen / Teen Ballet – Miss Sherri)
  7. Get Back Up Again
    (Little Leapers – Miss Maddie)
  8. Walking On Sunshine
    (Pre Acro – Miss Neliah)
  9. I Cry
    (Pre Teen Hip Hop 1 – Miss Helina)
  10. Charleston
    (Competitive Ballet Group)
  11.  I Ain’t Worried
    (Saturday Acro 1 – Miss Maddie)
  12.  J’Adore Paris
    (Saturday Kinder Leapers – Miss Peyton)
  13. Eye Of The Tiger
    (Acro 3 – Miss Amanda)
  14. Feels
    (Adult Tap – Miss Neliah)
  15. This Feeling Is Everything
    (Saturday Pre Acro – Miss Peyton)
  16. Joy
    (Tuesday Adult Ballet – Miss Sherri)
  17. Revolting Children
    (Competitive Musical Theatre Group)
  18. Surface Pressure
    (Pre Hip Hop – Miss Neliah)
  19. Yikes
    (Competitive Hip Hop Group)
  20. Hold On
    (Voice Performance)
  21. Heart In A Headlock
    (Aerial Hoop 1 – Miss Maddie)
    INTERMISSION
  22. What Was I Made For
    (Aerial Hoop 1 – Miss Maddie)
  23. The Cave
    (Competitive Tap Solo)
  24. Beat It
    (Pre Teen Hip Hop 3 – Miss Helina)
  25. Chillin Like a Villain
    (Pre Tap- Miss Neliah)
  26. Just Fine
    (Teen Hip Hop – Miss Helina)
  27. When Somebody Loved Me
    (Saturday Pre Ballet – Miss Peyton)
  28. Dynamite
    (Saturday Junior Hip Hop- Miss Neliah)
  29. Footloose
    (Competitive Tap Group)
  30. Epiphany
    (Adult Pointe – Miss Sherri) 
  31. Cold Hearted
    (Acro 3 – Miss Jenna)
  32. Reflection
    (Junior Ballet – Miss Amanda)
  33. Feel This Moment
    (Adult Hip Hop – Miss Neliah)
  34. Way Down We Go
    (Teen Contemporary – Miss Helina)
  35. It’s Ok I’m Ok
    (Pre Teen Hip Hop 2 – Miss Maddie)
  36. Welcome To Wonderland
    (Competitive Ballet Duet)
  37. Twist Your Frown Upside Down
    (Junior Musical Theatre – Miss Peyton)
  38. Skate
    (Competitive Tap Group)
  39. Something Bad
    (Competitive Acro Duet)
  40. Arrgh… There Be Pirates!
    (Competitive Ballet Group)
  41. 1999
    (Performance Team Jazz Group)
  42. On Broadway
    (Performance Team Jazz Group)
  43. Poolside Party
    (Competitive Open Line)

Finale & Awards

Saturday June 13th
4 pm Recital

  1. Clap Your Hands
    (Performance Team)
  2. Lip Gloss
    (Competitive Hip Hop Group)
  3. Freak Out
    (Competitive Jazz Group)
  4. Feel It Still
    (Teen Tap Adv – Miss Neliah)
  5. Safe and Sound 
    (Pre Jazz – Miss Erren)
  6. Looking Good Feeling Gorgeous
    (Pre Teen Jazz – Miss Helina)
  7. Lose You To Love Me
    (Competitive Lyrical Duet)
  8. New Attitude
    (Acro 2 – Miss Jenna)
  9. You Don’t Know
    (Monday Adult Jazz – Miss Amanda)
  10. I’m Happy Just To Dance With You
    (Thursday Little Leapers – Miss Erren)
  11. Paranoid
    (Pre Tap – Miss Erren)
  12. I Knew You Were Trouble
    (Monday Acro 1 – Miss Maddie)
  13. Under Pressure
    (Acro 4 – Miss Jenna)
  14. Superstars
    (Kinder Leapers- Miss Amanda)
  15. If You Believe
    (Monday Adult Ballet – Miss Sherri)
  16. Someone’s Waiting For You
    (Pre Ballet – Miss Amanda)
  17. On With The Show
    (Competitive Lyrical Group)
  18. OMG You Guys
    (Pre Teen Musical Theatre – Miss Taylor)
  19. Hold On
    (Voice Performance)
  20. Fight Song
    (Aerial Hoop 2 – Miss Jenna)
    INTERMISSION
  21. Can’t Help Falling In Love
    (Aerial Hoop 3 – Miss Jenna)
  22. Hit Em Up Style
    (Competitive Hip Hop Solo)
  23. Let’s Get Crazy
    (Junior Jazz – Miss Erren)
  24. Na Na Na
    (Competitive Tap Group)
  25. Big Feelings
    (Kinder Leapers – Miss Erren)
  26. Mama I’m A Big Girl Now
    (Pre Teen Musical Theatre – Miss Melissa)
  27. Nobody Can Change Me
    (Acro 1 – Miss Melissa)
  28. I Have Nothing
    (Adult Lyrical – Miss Amanda)
  29. Fright Song
    (Tuesday Pre Acro – Miss Peyton)
  30. No Fear
    (Pre Teen Hip Hop 1 – Miss Maddie)
  31. Block Party
    (Junior Hip Hop- Miss Helina)
  32. I Will Survive
    (Teen Jazz – Miss Amanda)
  33. Good Morning
    (Competitive Tap Trio)
  34. Unstoppable
    (Pre Teen Lyrical- Miss Helina)
  35. Hot N Cold
    (Acro 2 – Miss Jenna)
  36. Humble
    (Teen Hip Hop Adv – Miss Neliah)
  37. Hot Chocolate
    (Competitive Tap Group)
  38. Mama Said Knock You Out
    (Adult Hip Hop – Miss Taylor)
  39. Shades
    (Pre Teen Jazz – Miss Amanda)
  40. Two Steps Away From Loneliness
    (Teen Lyrical – Miss Helina)
  41. Besties
    (Performance Team Hip Hop Group)
  42. Poolside Party
    (Competitive Open Line)

Finale & Awards

Picture Day

Picture Days will be held at the studio on the following dates…

Comp & Performance Teams – Saturday April 25th

Recreational classes – Sunday May 24th

CLICK HERE to view the Recreational Picture Day Schedule.

Dancers are to wear their full recital attire, including costume, performance tights, and performance hairstyles.  Makeup for Picture Day is optional. 

Makeup

When involved in an on-stage performance, dancers wear makeup as part of their performance attire.  Stage lights make dancers look very washed out, therefore makeup is used to accentuate their features.

The following is a list of uniform stage makeup: 

  • A base coat of foundation and face powder will ensure the makeup will not wear off too quickly. Please choose shades that are complementary to your child’s skin tone.
  • Red lipstick, brown eyeshadow, brown blush, and black mascara.
  • While makeup is highly recommended for a stage performance, parents can choose to send their dancer without.
  • Makeup is to be applied at home, not at the theatre.

HAIR

Uniform performance hairstyles are as follows:

Acro, Aerial Hoop, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Tap classes – Low ponytail, middle part.

All Ballet classes – Low bun, middle part. 

Little Leapers & Kinder Leapers – High ponytail, curled.

  • Hair must be pulled back neatly with no flyaways. Hairspray/gel should be used to ensure hair stays in place and will not be a distraction for the dancer.
  • If your dancer’s hair is too short for a full ponytail, please be sure it is pulled away from face neatly using bobby pins and hairspray or gel. If hair is long enough, a half ponytail is a good option for dancers with short hair. 
  • Bangs should be pinned back to keep them from falling into the dancer’s face.
  • Please use a hairnet for buns.
  • Boys, please neatly groom hair for the performance.
  • No jewellery or nail polish.


NOTE: If the costume includes a hat, headband or any hair accessory, please ensure that it is secured tightly to the dancer’s head with bobby pins.

Costumes

We spend many hours determining the right costumes for each class. They are always age appropriate and of the highest quality possible. Costume orders were placed in January to ensure the costumes are delivered in time for an organized distribution before photo day. Costume manufacturers do not accept returns or offer refunds; therefore the studio does not refund costume payments.

Costume Distribution

Costumes are being sent home with the dancers throughout April and May.  Your dancer will receive their costume in a labelled garment bag.  Costumes are distributed once arrived and paid in full. 

Please ensure your child’s costume(s) are paid before the due date on your costume invoice. Invoices are sent via email – please check your junk folder and be sure to mark us as a safe sender!

Alterations

Although rare, if alterations are needed, the student’s parent/guardian is responsible for the alterations.  Any alterations required are typically very small. For example, a strap needing tightened or pants needing hemmed. 


Costume Care

To avoid costume problems, students should not wear their costumes, accessories or tights prior to Picture Day, Dress Rehearsal, or performance. We recommend that your child’s name be placed in all costumes, shoes, accessories and tights.

Each costume will be sent home in a labelled garment bag. If your child dances in more than 1 class, please bring the other costume(s) to the theatre in the labelled garment bag provided. This will ensure our staff and volunteers are able to keep all costume pieces organized when assisting with costume changes.

Proper Attire

Tights

Students are required to wear the following tights for the performance:

Ballet: Ballerina pink full foot tights

Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop & Musical Theatre: Skin tone/beige full foot or convertible tights

Acro, Aerial Hoop & Lyrical: Skin tone/beige stirrup, footless, or convertible tights

Little Leapers & Kinder Leapers: Skin tone/beige stirrup, footless, or convertible tights

Beige & pink tights are available to purchase at the studio.  Tights are also available at “Starburst Dancewear”, located at 1175 Wilson Street East, Ancaster.  Please purchase new tights for the recital, and do not wear them before the rehearsal or recital. 

Note: Having an extra pair of tights offers students and parents a great sense of security should one pair get a run or a spill on it.

Shoes

Students are required to have the following shoes for their routines:

Girls

Ballet: Pink Ballet slippers 

Tap:    Pre Tap & Junior Tap – Beige tap shoes.  Pre Teen & Teen Tap – Black tap shoes.

Jazz:   Beige Gore Boots

Acro & Aerial Hoop:   Bare Feet

Hip Hop: Black Running Shoes

Musical Theatre: Beige Gore Boots

Lyrical: Turning shoe (half sole)

Little Leapers & Kinder Leapers: Bare Feet

Boys

Ballet: Black Ballet Shoes and Black Socks

Tap: Black Tap Shoes

Jazz & Musical Theatre: Black Gore Boot

Acro & Aerial Hoop: Bare Feet

Hip Hop: Black Running Shoes

Little Leapers & Kinder Leapers: Bare Feet

Recital Day

Friday June 12th  –  Show begins at 6 pm

Saturday June 13th  Morning –   Show begins at 11 am 

Saturday June 13th  Afternoon  –  Show begins at 4 pm 

Please be sure your child arrives already dressed in their full costume, hair and makeup.

If you have purchased a ticket for your dancer and they will be watching the show from the audience, you do not need to sign your dancer in. Only dancers left in our care need to be signed in. 

Ticket holders are encouraged to enter through the front entrance on Dalhousie Street to reduce the line.

  • Dancers with a ticket are to remain seated in the audience and report backstage just 4 numbers before they are scheduled to perform.
  • Upon entrance, you will receive a program with the order of the show so you know when to bring your dancer backstage.
  • 1 family member ONLY is to accompany the dancer to the backstage check-in.

If they do NOT have a ticket, or need access to the dressing room for a costume change, please enter through the Darling Street entrance. There will be a line to sign your dancer in before taking your seat in the auditorium.

Backstage

We run a very organized event and have strict protocols that help us have a successful recital.

Family members or friends will not be permitted backstage or in the upstairs dressing rooms during Dress Rehearsal and Recital Day. There is a lot of backstage activity and the dressing rooms are a private area. 1 parent/guardian may help place their child’s belongings in the changeroom, then must leave the dressing room area.

All dancers are supervised by studio staff and volunteers. The volunteers ensure each child in their care is safe and accounted for. They are responsible for making sure each child is in their proper costume and will bring them backstage at the appropriate time. They are also responsible for seeing that the children return to the rehearsal hall after their performance.

Please remind your family and guests to be respectful of the backstage and change room areas. Those who wish to greet a performer after the show may do so in the lobby area.

Upstairs Change Rooms

The change rooms located on the upper level of the Sanderson Centre is the designated change room for the competitive dancers, performance team, teen/adult dancers, and a few other selected classes.  If your child has more than one costume, you will be directed to a change room where you can place your belongings. No males permitted in the upstairs dressing room area.

Frequently Asked Questions​

1. Why is Dress Rehearsal so important?

Rehearsal is important for many reasons. This is our chance to set lighting, sound, stage set-up etc. Most importantly, it gives the dancers an opportunity to practice their routine on stage so that it doesn’t feel completely unfamiliar on show day. Dress Rehearsal is a vital part of the performance process.

2. Can parents watch Dress Rehearsal?

Classes for age 6 & under may have 1 parent accompany them into the auditorium. There are no spectators during rehearsal for all other classes. This limits distractions so the dancers are able to give us their full attention, and allows us to work out the kinks before the big show. Dancers will be seated in the auditorium during rehearsal, which gives them an opportunity to observe the other routines.

3. Do I need a ticket for my dancer?

If your dancer would like to watch any portion of the show from the audience, you will need to purchase them their own ticket. The Sanderson Centre does not allow children to sit on laps.
Dancers are not required to watch from the audience, however, it is recommended for dancers 6 & under and those with only 1 or 2 routines.

4. Will my child be supervised in the change room?

Absolutely! There will be supervision at all times. The recital is also simultaneously broadcast on a TV monitor in the rehearsal hall for the dancers to watch. They will be “on deck” as the theatre saying goes, waiting for their turn to perform.

5. Can I take videos of the show?

No. The use of any type of recording device in the auditorium is in violation of patent and copyright laws. The theatre and Studio 5•6•7•8 can be at risk of copyright violation and fined a substantial fee. A professional video production company has been hired to record the show. A link will be emailed to all the families to order a recital video if you choose.

6. Can I take pictures?

For the safety of the dancers no flash photography is allowed. Pictures of your child on stage may be taken during the finale, presentations and at the end of the show.

7. How many tickets can I buy?

During the first week of ticket sales, there is a 4 ticket limit per DANCER, per SHOW. This is enforced to ensure that all parents are given equal opportunity to purchase tickets for their child’s show. After the first week of ticket sales, there will be no further limits enforced.

We know the process can feel overwhelming at first, but trust us—we’ve done this plenty of times, and it all comes together beautifully. Sit back, enjoy the journey, and we will guide the way!

Yours in Dance,

Caroline McLaughlin

Studio 5•6•7•8 Inc. Director