Recital Information

Date: June 14, 15 and 16th
 

Friday, June 15th:  First performance starting time is 6:00 p.m. Company and
all students performing in the beginning of Act I should be there by 5:00p.m.
All other students must arrive 1 hour before scheduled time.
 
Saturday, June 16th: Starting time is 2:00 p.m. Company and all students
performing in the beginning of Act 1 should be there by 1:00p.m. All other students
must arrive 1 hour before scheduled time.

Location: Mt. Holyoke College, Rt. 116, South Hadley, Ma.

** As of this year we are selling wristbands to everyone instead of tickets.
Reminder: All students must purchase a student wristband in order to participate in the show.
Wristbands will go on sale by the end of May.

Picture Date: Sunday June 3rd. Schedule of classes will be posted soon as to exact times. Once again Grenier's will be photographing.  Please pick up your price list package if wanting to purchase
individual or class pictures.  Remember we ask that all students try to be present for picture day
regardless if you buy any or not.  It is nice for students to be able to see their class pictures on the walls
when they return in the fall and continually see each new year posted.

Video tapes: Video tapes will be available for purchase by picking up an order form.
If video taping yourself, you are only allowed to do so on Thursday during Dress Rehearsal.
This also applies to any flash photography.

Rules and Regulations: Thursday, Dress Rehearsal is the only night students are
allowed to go into the audience to watch the show for free without a wristband. If they want
to sit in on Fri. or Sat. they MUST buy a wristband since they will be taking up a seat.
No young siblings are allowed to sit on laps unless they are in the back row. A television
monitor will be setup in the back area for all students to watch the show live Fri. and Sat.
The only people allowed in with the performing students dress rehearsal are young siblings 6
and under and the parent or guardian who is transporting them. Anyone else that arrives will
have to purchase a discount wristband. The reason being, is that many people of the past
years decide to come for free for dress rehearsal and not purchase a wristband Fri. or Sat. thus
causing over crowding and much distraction for Thurs. which is supposed to be the students
free night.

Tiny Tot Parents: All Tiny Tot parents must personally bring child to the backstage area and
wait until they go backstage. Parents then go into the audience to watch and come back
immediately following the number to pick them up. Parents please remember that being on
stage for a small 2-5 yr. old can be quite overwhelming with the lights, scenery, people, etc.
If they make it out on stage, we're pleased. If they actually move their bodies we're thrilled
and if they happen to do the dance as learned, we're ecstatic!!  Please be proud no matter what.

Awards: All Achievement pins will be given out the last lesson before the show with the
exception of our "Special Awards". All the Special Awards and Company Awards will be
given out at our Spaghetti Fund Raiser Banquet on May 18th. We invite all company and
non company students and families to attend this fun event.
Like last year we will be handing out Achievement Pins. Each child will receive our special HSPA color
coded collectors Achievement Pin. Each color represents a specific number of years your child has been
a member of our dancing family. Please let us know what year it is for your child using our sign up sheet
located on the bulletin board in the main lobby. You may purchase any of the previous years colored pins
if you would like.

Refreshments: We will be doing the same set up as last year if the school still allows us to.
The common in the center is a great place to picnic with your family, weather permitting.
There is absolutely no food allowed in the dressing rooms or in the auditorium.

Dressing Rooms: The same dressing room spaces will be available as last year. All students
in one number can wear their costume there and bring a large cover t-shirt if entering the
auditorium.

Last Parents Day: Will be their last class in June. For the last lesson in June we will hand
out achievement pins and have last class announcements. If you would like to bring in a treat for
your class, please see the instructor for the number of students per class. All parents please be
present to get last minute information.

Gym Show: For all acro/gym classes. The show is Tuesday June 5th at 5:00 p.m.  The Gym show is at Hampshire Regional High School.
Remember this is a separate show from the recital. This is specifically for our acrobat,
gymnastic students, which takes place in an open gymnasium. It is a very informal exhibition
where you will see your child perform a variety of skills rotating from one apparatus to
another. Unlike the recital you are able to video-tape throughout the show as well as take
photos. It is similar to a three-ring circus where you will see many activities going on at
once, from our youngest beginners to our advanced company students. This format seems to
be the best way for all involved. This format seems to be the best way for all involved. For more
information/details please see the separate Gym Show Newsletter. Any questions see Lisa
Anthony/Debbie Bean.

Company Notices: To help aid in our fundraising efforts, we’re looking for some volunteers
to bake and help out at the gym show and recital. We really appreciate all of you who
take the time to volunteer every year.
There will be no solos, duo/trios, or small groups performing at our dress rehearsal on
Thursday, June 15th.  If time allows we will run through some small groups at the end of rehearsal.

Money past due: Anyone that still owes tuition, competition fees or costume balances will
not be allowed to purchase tickets unless their bill is paid in full. Your monthly payments
are pro-rated throughout the year so that it balances out over the course of the season.
Please remember that there is full June tuition due. We ask for your complete cooperation
regarding this matter.

Summer Registration: All company students must attend summer classes to maintain
Company status. All other students interested may sign up at the recital. Info about Company
Auditions, summer workshops and private lessons will he posted for sign up at the Recital
near the dressing areas.  Summer classes begin after July 4th.  Please call to register.

Questions: For any questions regarding specific costume details stop in and see your child’s
teacher individually.  Any other questions see Lisa, Alison or Lisa.

                              Thank-you for your cooperation
                              The Hackworth Staff