Dance Recitals at Nan’s in Raleigh
About Our Dance Recitals
2024-2025 Rehearsal & Dance Recital Schedule
Our rehearsals and recitals will be held at Jones Auditorium on Meredith College’s campus. Please mark your calendars for May 27th – June 1st. Your child’s specific rehearsal date and time will be emailed to you.
Dance Recital Costs
Because the performance element is basic to our philosophy, we start planning now for every dancer to participate in the recital. Again this year, you will be asked to buy one costume for each class. There is also a recital fee, which is $50 per student. This fee helps defray the cost of renting the auditorium and the production costs involved as well. We strive to keep all of these costs low for you. Starting with reasonably-priced costumes, our well-trained recital staff, and down to the printing costs of programs, we carefully monitor all aspects of our recitals. We do not sell tickets to our recitals.
Payment
Costume and recital fees are due from each dancer by November 10 by cash, check, or credit card. A $10.00 late fee will be added on payments made on or after November 15th. This late fee will not apply toward your costume and recital fees. The costume and auditorium fees are non-refundable and non- transferable as we order costumes (that we cannot return to the manufacturer) in late November and book the auditorium nine months to a year in advance.
Costume Fees for 2024-2025
PreDance
ONE costume per class | $75 (plus tax)
Ages 3 to 5 Combo Class and Kindergarten Combo Class
ONE costume per class| $88 (2-n-1)* (plus tax)
1st-2nd Grade Combo Class (Ballet/Tap/Jazz)
TWO costumes per class | $160 for both (plus tax)
(One costume is a 2-n-1)*
3rd-5th Grade Combo Class (Ballet/Tap/Jazz)
THREE costumes per class | $225 for all three (plus tax)
Elementary Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Acro-Dance
ONE costume per class | $83 per class (plus tax)
5th-7th and 8th-12th Grade Classes
ONE costume per class | $85 per class (plus tax)
Each class has one dance in the recital – EXCEPT for Combo Classes. You are required to buy a costume(s) as described above.
* 2-n-1 Costumes: Combination classes have multiple dances in the recital. Some of these classes use 2- in-1 costumes, which have a ballet skirt/tutu for ballet and a skirt for tap or jazz.
Measurements
Dance Recital Handbook
For more information about costumes, shoes, hair, and what to expect at rehearsals and recitals, please review our Recital Handbook.
Not participating in recital is an option for you, however our office must be notified in writing prior to November 10th. After this date, you will be responsible for full payment of the costume fees.
Because we order custom-made costumes in advance and reserve the auditorium ahead, several policies below apply to all dancers:
Costume & recital fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
If a student withdraws from class after his/her costume is ordered and all fees are paid, they will
receive their costume once the recitals are over.Students may not switch class times once costumes are ordered without director’s approval.
For students who enroll between November 10 and January 31, your costume must be special ordered; therefore, costume fees plus shipping and handling are due upon registration.
For those not participating in recitals, mailing of your costume after recital will require shipping and handling charges be paid before delivery.
While we make every effort to establish recital dates, costs, and class times so that everyone has this information in advance, we must reserve the right to change or amend our policy, dates, class times, etc. in the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control.
Frequently Asked Questions For Dance Recitals
How long are the shows?
When can we leave?
My dancer uses a prop in class, but it wasn’t in his/her costume bag. When will the class get them for their dance?
Who & how many can I invite to attend?
Where can we (and our guests) sit?
How will my dancer change costumes?
How do classes get backstage on time?
All classes are escorted by a Nan’s STAFF member from the auditorium to stage left. Timing is handled by our show director.
My costume doesn’t fit!! What should I do?
Who supervises during the show?
Want to learn more about our classes or studio?
Just fill out this form and we can answer all your questions. We look forward to seeing you soon in our studio!
Sincerely,
Hillary
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