"Simply the Best!"
2009

 

Our recital: Saturday, June 20,
12:00 and 6:00pm shows!

Dress rehearsal: Sunday, June 14, 1-5pm

Both will held at the beautiful, new, state of the art
theater at Bordentown High School! 
318 Ward Ave. Bordentown, NJ 08505
This theater is the best theater in Central Jersey as it is a real performing arts theater
not a typical high school auditorium.  It can be compared to McCarter Theater in Princeton. 
We are so excited about this upgrade in venues.
Our dancers deserve only the best!

We are known for our great shows.  Our recitals are not average, dance recitals that go on and on. 
It is set like a Broadway Show.  Every year for 10 years we have had standing ovations. 
We receive nothing but compliments!  We know you will enjoy this year's performance
"Simply the Best" as much as all the others.  Be generous with your applause!

 

EXTRA PRACTICES:
Mon. 5:30 both studios, extra practice is June 7, 12-1pm
Mon. 6:30 CHARACTER JAZZ STUDIO A... Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 starting NOW
Mon. 7:30 COMBO...June 7, 12-1pm

Tues. 5:30 both studios...June 7, 1-2pm
Tues. 6:30 BALLET both studios...June 7, 1-2pm
Tues. 7:30 CHARACTER JAZZ STUDIO A...Mondays 6:30-7:30 starting NOW
Tues. 7:30 CHARACTER JAZZ STUDIO B...June 7, 2-3pm
Tues. 8:30 POINTE...June 6, 4:30-5pm

Wed. 6:00 both studios...June 7, 2-3pm
Wed. 7, 8 and 9pm, both studios...June 7, 2-3pm

Thurs. 4:30 and 5:30...June 7, 3-4pm
Thurs. 6:30-10:30...June 6, 5-6:30 (Lyrical first)

Fri. 5:30 both studios...June 7, 3-4pm
Fri. 6:30 both studios...June 7, 4-5:30pm
Fri. 8:00 both studios...June 7, 5:30-6pm

Sat. 11:00 both studios...June 9, 6:30-7:30
Sat. 12:00 COMBO STUDIO B...June 2, 6:30-7:30
Sat. 1:00 LYRICAL...June 2, 6:30-7:30
Sat. 12:00 JAZZ STUDIO A...June 10, 7-8pm
Sat. 1:00 TAP STUDIO A...June 10, 8-9pm
Sat. 2:00 WICKED...June 7, 6:30-8pm
 

2009 RECITAL INFO:     

Recital dates are June 14^th (dress rehearsal) and 20^th (show day) 2009 at Bordentown High School.
Shows are 12 noon and 6pm on June 20th.  They run about 2 1/2 hours.
ALL STUDENTS MUST PARTICIPATE IN BOTH SHOWS!  Let's make this the year that everyone keeps their commitment to dance!
The only exception is our Pre-schoolers.  Participation in both shows is best, but if two shows are too much for them, one can be chosen, we just need to decide that ahead of time so there are enough kids to do the dance.

*DANCERS MAY NOT LEAVE BACKSTAGE FOR ANY REASON UNTIL THE SHOW IS OVER.  NO DANCERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE AUDIENCE AT ANY TIME.  A PARENT MUST PICK YOU UP BACKSTAGE.

Dress rehearsal:
1:00pm SHARP - We start with the finale.  We may do it twice.
1:25 pm - We begin with dance #1 and run through the show.  When you have finished your last dance, you can leave or watch from the audience.
5:00pm - Around this time we will be finished with rehearsal.  Take all belongings home with you.  Do not make a lot of garbage, take it home.  No food or drink in the theater except for water.  EVERYONE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN CHILDREN DURING DRESS REHEARSAL.  NO ONE UNDER 13 CAN BE WITHOUT A PARENT AT ANYTIME. NO ONE IS ALLOWED BACKSTAGE EXCEPT THE DANCERS AND 1 CHAPERONE OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE.

Show Day:
10:45am - ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 11:00am.  Flowers can be purchased at this time.  Make-up should be put on at home.  Hair should be done.  Pre-schoolers do not have to arrive this early, we will go over everything in class. Pre-schoolers need a parent backstage with them at all times.  Sign in and go to your dressing area, teachers and backstage managers will help you.  NO ONE IS ALLOWED BACKSTAGE EXCEPT THE DANCERS AND 1 CHAPERONE OVER 18. IF YOU DID NOT SIGN UP TO BE A BACKSTAGE MOM, YOU DROP OFF, YOU CANNOT GO BACKSTAGE. NO MEN ALLOWED BACKSTAGE.
11:30am - Classes begin to line up for the show.
12:00pm - The show begins!
1:10pm or so - Intermission. Flowers can be purchased at this time.
2:15pm or so - Show is over.  Dancers will be brought out by the theatre entrance and dismissed only when a parent is seen.  NO ONE GOES BACKSTAGE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR SAFETY REASONS, AND NO DANCER UNDER 13 LEAVES WITHOUT A PARENT.  The building closes and everyone must leave.  All belongings can be left in the building, but keep important items with you.  Do not bring chairs and tents for outside, leave school property and come back.
5:20 SHARP - Dancers and backstage parents arrive back at the theater.  Hair and make-up should be fixed.  This show is taped.  Pre-schoolers do not have to arrive this early, we will go over everything in class. Pre-schoolers need a parent backstage with them at all times.  Sign in and go to your dressing area, teachers and backstage managers will help you.  NO ONE IS ALLOWED BACKSTAGE EXCEPT THE DANCERS AND 1 CHAPERONE OVER 18. IF YOU DID NOT SIGN UP TO BE A BACKSTAGE MOM, YOU DROP OFF, YOU CANNOT GO BACKSTAGE.
5:40pm - Classes begin to line up for the show.  Flowers can be purchased at this time.
6:00pm - The show begins!
7:10pm or so - Intermission.  Flowers can be purchased at this time.
8:45pm or so - Show is over.  Dancers will be brought out by the theater entrance and dismissed only when a parent is seen.  NO ONE GOES BACKSTAGE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR SAFETY REASONS, AND NO DANCER UNDER 13 LEAVES WITHOUT A PARENT.  Take everything with you when you leave.  LEAVE NO GARBAGE, BOTTLES, CLOTHES ETC. ANYWHERE IN THE BUILDING. TAKE MOST GARBAGE WITH YOU. LET'S BE THE NEATEST SCHOOL THEY HAVE EVER SEEN.
9:00PM - Tell your dancers what a great job they did and how much you liked their performance!

 

Tickets go on sale June 8,  $15 (Toddlers on a lap are free) 
Tickets at the door are $20.

HAIR, MAKE-UP AND TIGHTS:    
Pre-schoolers only: High, neat ponytail with curls.  Use hair spray and add a hair piece if needed.  Blush, lipstick and eye shadow is the minimum make-up requirement. Glitter is also fun for the Pre-schoolers and is available at the studio.

EVERYONE ELSE:  A neat, low bun parted on the left side. Around the bun, use a scrunchie with hair attached.

Everyone will wear special stage earrings and a clip that sparkle in the lights! Clip-ons and pierced are available. $10 earrings / $5 clip (If you have them from last year, use them again)

False lashes should be worn by everyone 12 years old and up (unless they are really uncomfortable with it). 11 and under is optional. $4 for lashes, $3 for adhesive at the studio.

If you choose to purchase your earrings and clips elsewhere, make sure they are the same as what we are selling so everyone matches. All items are available now for purchase. If you think you have these items at home, bring them in to check if they are ok.
*Make-up must include: blush, blue eye shadow, hot pink or red lipstick, mascara, eye liner and glitter. Check the foyer for more details.

Earrings $10       Clips $5                                                              
Lashes $4           Adhesive $3

Tights must be Capezio or Danskin, both available at the studio.  Check your child's costume picture in the hall for colors needed.

 

SHOW RULES!!!

DANCERS:
Everything needs to be labeled, costumes, tights, shoes etc. Dancers need to be polite, neat and quiet. They need to listen to the backstage moms and stage managers at ALL TIMES. They may NOT leave the backstage dressing area. There is NO ROAMING allowed at all.
THERE WILL BE NO GRAFFITI OR VANDALISM or you will be asked to leave immediately! (Whether it is the middle of the show or not.)
BRING AN INSULATED BAG FOR YOUR SNACKS AND DRINKS AND TAKE THE BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS HOME!

BACKSTAGE MOMS:
Keep count of all kids at all times! Keep drinks and snacks that stain out of their hands!!!! DO NOT LET THEM LEAVE THE BACKSTAGE ALONE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE! Make sure everything is labeled, all tights, shoes, costumes, bags etc. Keep track of who changes when to make sure they are ready.

DROP OFF MOMS:
Send your dancer with snacks that DON'T STAIN and water, NO COLORED JUICE OR SODA. Send a small snack for the whole class please. Send them with books or something quiet and non-messy to do. FOR SAFETY REASONS, NO ONE IS ALLOWED BACKSTAGE. WHEN DROPPING OFF YOUR DANCER, BRING THEM TO THE DOOR, SIGN THEM IN AND GO FIND YOUR SEAT.

AUDIENCE:
NO CAMERAS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED IN THE THEATER!  The lights and flashes from a camera are blinding when on stage.  The dancers get very distracted and it hurts their eyes.  Please watch and enjoy the show without making the performers distracted or upset.  Do not scream out names of dancers.  It is distracting to the dancers and not fair to everyone.  Lots of applause and cheering is what they all want and need.  No food or drinks in the theatre except for water.  Every other dance school leaves theaters a huge mess, let's make sure we do not. 

Some things you may want to pack:
-aspirin -towels -water -blankets -pillow -band aids -bobby pins -safety pins -needle and thread -ice packs -extra tights -change of clothes for after the shows -money -snacks or lunch -hair spray or gel -glitter -scissors -first aid kit -anything else you may need.  Pick up a recital reminder sheet at the studio.

 

RECITAL DVD ORDERS
RECITAL DVDs ARE NOW ON SALE. WE ALWAYS HAVE  A 2 CAMERA SHOOT AND OUR COMPANY FROM MTV IS WONDERFUL! PLEASE RETURN THE BOTTOM SLIP ONLY OF YOUR FORM ALONG WITH A CASH PAYMENT.
 DUE BY JUNE 1. 
Order in the studio. Don't miss out on this incredible keepsake.
DVDs $55
DVDS will be ready to be picked up here at the studio about 8 weeks after the show.
CASH ONLY!

 

RECITAL T SHIRT ORDERS:  
PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR RECITAL T SHIRTS AT THE DESK.  CHOOSE YOUR SIZE AND HOW MANY SHIRTS YOU NEED. EVERY STUDENT'S NAME WILL BE ON THE BACK (EVEN THOSE NOT IN THE RECITAL) $17 Due June 1..

 

PROGRAM ADS-Due June 5!
Personal messages and congratulations are the best way to reward your child for a job well done in the recital, plus you will have a keepsake forever. Also, consider expanding your business with a business ad. Tuition scholarships are given to top sellers!
PLEASE NOTE: FULL PAGE ADS MUST CONSIST OF 1 AD ONLY, NOT A FEW ON ONE PAGE
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Ad instructions if you would like someone to set it up for you:
Simply bring in what you want the ad to say and what type of graphics you would like, and add $10 to your ad cost. Photos can be included for $15.
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Ad instructions if you are preparing the ad yourself:
Bring in a copy to the studio and email a copy to BPSworks4u@aol.com. Your ad should fit within the size that you choose LEAVING A 1/2 INCH BORDER. Please use BLACK INK ONLY for ALL words and graphics, or add in $15. Do not use glue, tape or staples. The ad must be a clear, clean print out that fits into the space you choose. PLEASE email your ad to BPSworks4u@aol.com as well by JUNE 5.
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Ad prices: Awards:
Back cover $135 ........If sell $250 in ads receive a  $30 tuition scholarship
Inside covers $110....... $300 in ads- $35 tuition scholarship
Middle pages $95...... $350 in ads- $40 tuition scholarship
Any whole page $85 (One ad per page) ......$400 in ads- $45 tuition scholarship
1/2 page $55 ......$450 in ads- $55 tuition scholarship
1/4 page $30 ......$500 and up- $70 tuition scholarship
* Photos per ad $15 (only clear photos, no blurry digital printouts)
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PLEASE NOTE: FULL PAGE ADS MUST CONSIST OF 1 AD ONLY, NOT A FEW ON ONE PAGE...All ads due June 5.



Recital Pictures:
Our photographer will be here June 24 from 5pm on for our end of the year photo shoot.  Sign up today in the foyer.

 

PARENTS: 
We are looking for parents to help at our recital.
Please note that you will need to arrive 1-1.5 hours early, and stay until the very last dancer is safely out!!!! You are our security! Keep our kids safe!  Sign up at the desk if you can help us.