Per our policies & curriculum:
There is an annual recital in June in which each class performs. We order each class a costume for this performance (therefore, if your child is enrolled in 2 classes, he/she will have 2 costumes) Students are not required to purchase these costumes nor are they required to perform in the recital. However, performance in the recital requires purchase of a costume. All costumes will range in price from $50-$85 each. Costumes WILL be ordered during Thanksgiving & Winter Break and a $30 deposit is due to ensure costumes are ordered. **PLEASE NOTE: THE COSTUME DEPOSIT IS NO-REFUNDABLE** Payment for all costumes is due on or before January 31st. Any comments or concerns with this, please let Lindsay know.
The 1:00pm show will feature preschool through 2nd grade classes, opening, staff dances and ATD Blue Heat
The 6:00pm show will feature 3rd grade through HS classes, opening, finale, staff dances and ATD Blue Heat
Tickets/wristbands will be on sale starting May 1st, 2025 until May 28th, 2025 at the studio and are priced as follows: (no online orders)
$15 each (for admittance to ONE show) and will be a specific color
$20 each (for admittance to BOTH shows) and will be a specific color
Families will receive (1) wristband for free that will grant them admittance to both shows (usually given to a mom or whoever helps students change costumes in the dressing room) All other audience members must purchase tickets/wristbands.
Due to capacity limits – we are limiting EVERY family to purchasing no more than 5 tickets/wristbands total unless otherwise noted. This will guarantee each family the opportunity to purchase tickets/wristbands without (hopefully) overselling the house. Tickets will only be sold to current dance families per show so we can keep a close eye on ticket sales. *(in other words: If you want to bring others, they must be included in the 5 tickets you’re allowed)
Please note that any performer who wishes to watch the actual performances MUST sit on a lap as to not take a seat away from a ticket holder. (Performers will receive a pass to attach to their costume coverup and allow them free admission to either show)
It’s recommended that dancers wishing to watch the show watch dress rehearsals instead.
Recital tickets are on sale from May 1st until May 28th, 2025 and must be purchased at the studio.
As always: We accept cash/check/venmo at the studio (we cannot swipe cards)
Remember, each family is guaranteed to purchase up to 5 tickets total. No need to panic or rush to the studio; they’ll be available for purchase when you’re there for class. You can also notify us at that time if you want to be put on the request list for additional tickets if they become available.
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Ticket requests (#1) granted 5/17/24 (families notified by email)
Ticket requests (#2) granted 5/24/24 (families notified by email)
If you’re still in need of additional tickets – please email or talk to Miss Lindsay. All tickets MUST be purchased by Wednesday, May 29th at the studio. We will NOT be selling tickets at the rehearsals or shows.
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Thank you for your understanding & cooperation!
Make your voice heard!
While we are thrilled to be back at GHS in 2024, we have had to increase our ticket prices to the recital due to the nearly triple rental fees we are being charged by District #205. We have reached out to the Board to voice our opinions but need your help as well. Please reach out to the Board or attend any of their meetings to show your support for us and other entities in the community who are being forced to pay significantly higher prices making it nearly impossible to afford to utilize their newly renovated space. We want to support the District but if they aren’t willing to reduce their fees to make it more affordable, we will be forced to find other venues for future recitals.
For 2024: The facility rental fee (not counting the required custodial fee, supervisor fee or technical director fee) that we are being charged is now $300/hour versus $75/hour in years past.
Looking for ways to help?
Our recitals are successful because of our cooperative ATD students and families and our generous volunteers.
Read more on our volunteer page about how you can help either with your time or your sponsorship and donation.
We are grateful for your generosity!
COUNTDOWN TO SHOWTIME 2025
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2025 schedule will be posted and available after spring break
2025 schedule will be posted and available after spring break
2025 recital show orders will be posted and available after spring break
2025 recital show orders will be posted and available after spring break
SPIRIT WEEK
C.O.L.A.
A fun way to celebrate recital during the last week of regular classes: May 19th – 22nd, 2025
Monday, May 19th: Colorful day (wear as many colors as possible)
Tuesday, May 20th: Older day (dress like someone older than you)
Wednesday, May 21st: Lazy day (wear your pajamas or comfy clothes)
Thursday, May 22nd: Adventure day (wear something to show where you’d like to travel or have traveled)
SHIRTS
The 2025 shirts will have the recital logo on the front and a list of all performers on the back. Keep in mind that although we do order extras, the best way to ensure your child receives a shirt is to sign up and pre-pay at the studio by April 10th.
Adults & Youth $15, (adult 2XL & 3XL: $20)
SHIRTS WILL BE ORDERED APRIL 14th. If you didn’t preorder one, you may purchase one of the extras once they arrive.
We have a couple 2024 shirts left over if anyone wants to purchase them.
PICTURES
Forms & money due to ATD by Thursday, May 8th, 2025!
You must order at least 1 package for 1 class. After that, you may order add-ons only for additional classes. You may write 1 check for multiple classes.
Pictures will be taken professionally by Dickerson’s Photography at the studio.
Class & individual pictures ordered will be available to pick up at ATD most likely after July 15th. Specific dates & times on the News page and our social media pages.
**Hair may be done however you like for pictures but MUST be pulled up for rehearsals & shows
FLOWERS
We’ll be selling 5-stem ‘crazy daisy’ (bright colors!) variety bouquets ($14 each)
Pre-orders for flowers must be in by May 8th.
We will also have flowers on hand for those who want to purchase on the night of the show. We know this is a perfect way to congratulate your dancer on a job well done!
VIDEOS
RECITAL VIDEOS by JEFFREY CERVANTEZ (JC STUDIOS) will be available to purchase as follows:
DVDS:
$25 each (for 1 copy of the 1:00pm show)
$25 each (for 1 copy of the 6:00pm show)
$35 each (for 1 copy of EACH show)
FLASHDRIVES: (digital copies of the shows)
$30 each (for 1 copy of the 1:00pm show)
$30 each (for 1 copy of the 6:00pm show)
$40 each (for 1 copy of EACH show)
Videos will be ordered after the show is over & will be available to pick up at ATD.
Specific dates & times on the News page and our social media pages.
SIGN UP AT THE STUDIO; payments payable to JC STUDIOS & must be paid at the studio.
TIGHTS
Unless told otherwise:
all ballet & pointe students will wear pink tights
all tap & lyrical students will wear suntan tights
all jazz & hip hop students will wear suntan tights
**some classes have been told to wear specific tights
We sell tights at the studio!
child tights (2-6) or (8-12)
adult s/m or l/xl
all regular tights are $20 each
all body tights are $25 each
Past Recitals
- 2002: ATD Goes To The Movies
- 2003: Under The Rainbow
- 2004: After Dark
- 2005: A Year In Review
- 2007: Dancing In Paradise
- 2008: Black, White & Dance All Over
- 2009: Here's To The Heroes
- 2010: Inside The Toy Box
- 2011: ATD Celebrates 10 Years
- 2012: Cirque du Carnaval
- 2013: Elements Of Dance
- 2014: Game Night
- 2015: Dance Me A Story
- 2016: Celebrating 15 Years
- 2017: Dreams & Nightmares
- 2018: What A Feeling
- 2019: The All That Dance Adventure Begins
- 2020: The Year Of Change
- 2021: 20 Years In The Making
- 2022: Twenty-One Hit Wonders
- 2023: A Dance Odyssey
- 2024: In The Land Of Make Believe
- 2025: