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The 2025 Spring Performance (we have not decided on what ballet we are doing yet) will once again be at South Lakes High School. The theater dress rehearsals will take place for most of the day on Saturday, June 7 beginning at approximately 12:00 p.m. Rehearsals will end at 7:00 p.m. that evening. Our youngest classes will not be required to be there the whole time.
On Sunday, June 8, we will be meeting at approximately 12:15 and the performance is set for a 3:30 matinee. Our performances generally run to be approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours at max.
There will be two mandatory rehearsals Fridays, May 16 & May 30. There are no classes on Friday, May 23 as this is Memorial Day weekend.
Theater Information…
Please carefully read below on how we can all have an ideal performance experience!
Hair/Makeup/Accessories:
Hair and Makeup should be completed prior to arrival at the theater.
Hair should be pulled straight back, no parts or bangs. Please use gel, hairspray, pins, and hairnets.
Please leave ALL non performance earrings and all jewelry at home. We will ask dancers to remove them if worn and do not want them to get lost. Older levels are invited to specifically wear ballet crystal performance earrings.
Please do not bring food that contains any nuts (due to allergies). Snacks and meals should be light and easy to eat. No greasy foods, chocolate or colored drinks. Pizza, spaghetti, french fries and lots of sugary foods are not foods that you want to bring to the theater. Thank you!
Departure/Post Performance:
Absolutely no friends or family members or siblings visiting backstage after the performance. Parents of our youngest students in Level 1/2- please come backstage to pick up your child. Please do not bring siblings backstage when picking up your dancer unless absolutley necessary. Parents of students in Levels 3 and up, please wait by the front rows of the theater and your student will come to you when they are done.
Theater Schedule
Saturday, June 7 TBA
Sunday, June 8 TBA
Hair and Make up
Below is a tutorial on hair and make up for the performance which you might find helpful. You will need your hair and make up done before arriving at the theater.
Our youngest of students can modify make up expectations. False eyelashes are only required for our upper levels. You will see after viewing the video (before the eyelashes are applied) that the dancer does not look too “done -up” even though a lot of make up has been applied. At minimum, we ask students to wear foundation, pink blush, red lipstick and mascara. Additionally applying highlighter on the eyes, eye liner and eyeshadow will enhance the face even more and will look wonderful from the audience. Please remember that what seems like a lot of make up to you will look very light on stage. Dancers end up looking washed out and dull if they don't apply enough make up. The idea is to look radiant on stage! It makes the whole production look better when the dancers are radiant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LC2aIzpvLg
Tights, Camisole, Shoes
Tights should be ballet pink BALLET TIGHTS only. Please wear tights that are clean and do not have holes.
Ballet slippers should be traditional ballet slippers without holes and not dirty.
Please arrive at the theater with tights, camisole, class leotard, leggings or sweatpants and sweatshirt, t-shirt or ballet sweater. Students need to wear easy to move in clothing for warm up when they arrive.
Camisole Link for Lower Division:
Camisole Link for Upper Division for more support
If you desire a built-in bra, you can find this type here (see link below), check other websites that may offer, or call Cinnamon Tree in Herndon and ask about availability.