Inspired ...reasons we dance Recital
Saturday, June 2

We believe we have put together a wonderful show that will provide a great blend of styles, ages and levels of dance.!

Make sure you check EVERY show, to make sure which recital or recitals your child will be participating in. Should you have any questions or concerns please let us know. On with the show!

This year BGDC will partner with two photography companies in hopes of providing quality photographs capturing your child's dancing memories. We believe these two companies offer great service and quality at reasonable prices.

Individual Portrait appointments can be scheduled for Wednesday, May 2nd or Thursday, May 3 between 2pm and 9pm (downstairs in the dance shop/office). Your child may wear hair in any fashion - and several poses will be taken in each costume.

Attached are two information sheets from North American Theatrical Photographers. This company works with many dance studios throughout the U.S. We are looking forward to working with an organized, professional and top-notch organization.

In order to provide the best photography experience and wonderful photos we have arranged for Class Photographs to be taken on stage during dress rehearsal. This saves families time - and allows for your individual portraits to have the "natural" look families desire. And, the on stage photos will bring out all the performing glitz and glamor and energy that leaps from their hearts as they perform on stage.

Professional stage photography provides a wonderful memory of your dancer's performing experience.

This year, we welcome back photographer Crystal Allen-Daniels and On Pointe Photography. Several years ago Crystal photographed our dance recitals and we are happy to have her return again this year! On Pointe will take on Stage candid photos during dress rehearsal - as well as a class photo during dress rehearsal on Saturday, May 19th.

Attached you will find information about this photography company. For Dress Rehearsal stage photography no appointments are required to take your child's photo!  And, once you have selected your photos - On Pointe will deliver them to you!

We look forward to a wonderful dress rehearsal...and photography experience with On Pointe Photography!

The sign up forms are available now for Individual Portraits. Secure a time that suits your schedule!

Recital Information

April Recital Newsletter

Recital Handbook 2012

Children Participating in Multiple Recitals

DVD Recital Order Form

Recital Ticket Order form

Stage Makeup for Young Dancers

How to Survive a Dance Recital

Dance Recital Must- Haves

Recital Hair

Hair and Makeup

North American Theatrical Photographers Info

North American Photographers Price List

Recital VolunteerInformation

Costume Information

Spread out your costume payments. Many parents pre-pay for their child's dance recital costumes. Just making $10 or $15 payments over the next three months can help make a difference in budgeting for this memorable event.

Child size costumes: $67 includes costume and a pair of tightsAdult size costumes: $77 includes costume and pair of tights

Additional $5.00 charge for XL costumes

Costumes should be paid in full by December 9, 2011.

Costumes are ordered in December to allow sufficient time to make the outfits and ship them to arrive at BGDC in April.

Mandatory Dress Rehearsal Details

Saturday, May 19th
1 Hour earlier than Recital Time

• Please arrive right on time for rehearsal... it is already one hour before your recital time.

• You can leave when you are done, but we encourage you to stay and watch. This will be the only time your child can watch their recital.

• Dress Rehearsal means - come dressed in your first dance costume full hair and makeup.

• Bring all costumes and shoes with you!

• Dress Rehearsal is NOT a performance. It is a staging, lighting and tech practice.

• Parents will be allowed to watch but we ask that you do not bring additional family members or siblings to the rehearsal. Less people, less distractions = smooth and quick Dress Rehearsal!

• DRESS REHEARSAL IS MANDATORY!