It’s spring, which means it’s time for dance recitals. This is the most exciting time for dancers, parents, and teachers to enjoy the incredible dancing that students have worked on throughout the year! Recital season is also a stressful and busy time. There is so much happening on and offstage. Alexis is sharing some tips that will help you and your dancer be organized so that the beautiful dancing is the focus during the recitals!
Recital Ready Tip 1: Hair & Accessories Done Right
Alexis’ first tip is to pack a brand-new pair of tights. You never know if the pair of tights you are wearing has snags or holes in them. By packing a brand-new pair of tights, you ensure that you look pristine and presentable onstage. You can find tights in pink, suntan, and black at AK Dancewear or AK Dancewear.com!
Her next tip is to show up at the theatre with your hair and makeup already done. By doing so, it takes away two additional steps and allows you to be focused at the theatre. It is smart and extremely important to bring your makeup and hair kits with you as well. That way, if any touch-ups are necessary, you have the tools to fix them. The AK Ballerina Hair Kit includes hair pins, bobby pins, hair ties, and a pocket mirror. This hair kit is the perfect tool to keep in your dance bag during the recital season!
Alexis stresses to steam your costume the night before the dress rehearsal or recital. This way, the costumes are wrinkle-free and look stage-ready. To ensure the costumes stay pristine, Alexis suggests getting a garment bag to store your costumes. You can grab a garment bag from AK Dancewear at our flagship store in Lewisville, Texas.
Recital Ready Tip 2: Sleep Well, Stay Hydrated, Dance Better
Sleep is always imperative when it comes to dancing, but the night before recital, it is crucial. Alexis emphasizes getting a good night’s sleep the night before to ensure your best dancing is shining onstage!
Parents and dancers, please remember to pack snacks that aren’t messy. When you are backstage, you don’t want to get anything on the costumes. It is important to stay fueled throughout long recital days, so make sure you pack snacks, but just think about cleanliness when doing it!
Along with staying fueled, you also need to stay hydrated. Bring extra water bottles and a full water bottle with you to the theatre. Some of these theatres don’t have access to water or water bottles, so be one step ahead and pack it yourself!
Recital Ready Tip 3: Organize, Organize, Organize!
Alexis states how it is super crucial to clean out, organize, and pack your dance bag the night before. Nothing is worse than arriving at the theatre and realizing you are missing something. Pre-packing your dance bag the night before ensures that you have all your shoes and other necessary items for recital.
Finally, Alexis talks about her personal experience as a dance teacher. It’s important to her that all her students and their parents know what the hair is and which side of the head the hairpiece is on for her dances. Students and parents should know and write down what these crucial details are, so the dancers look proper and polished onstage.
The Joy of Recital Season: Celebrating Growth & Performance
Recital season is one of the best times of year. You get to see the growth your dancers have had throughout the year. As a dancer, you get to perform and show off all the beautiful dancing you have worked on. Using these tips will allow you to focus on just the amazing dancing being performed during the Recital!
