Dear Prima Parents and Students,
For over ten years, Prima Ballet School has provided students with exciting performance experiences through its Recitals and Performances. Recital is a rite of passage for thousands of dancers, it is their chance to shine in front of family and friends. Students anticipate their Recital with nervous excitement.
A big part of the dance training process includes learning through performance. The experience helps to build self-esteem, self-assurance, and contributes to a sense of confidence. Performance opportunities contribute to children’s success in non-dance activities. The onstage experience can result in better in-school presentations, improved social skills, and strong interview skills for future college or job opportunities.
The rehearsal process is a tremendous learning experience as well. It helps your Dancer to develop retention skills, as well as to learn the positive aspects of working in a team.
It is the responsibility of the entire community (students, parents, teachers and directors), to do their part to make a great show. The recital is only as successful as we make it. It is of vital importance that we make every show great for everyone. If your Dancer is in more than one show please ensure that they are available for every performance - our audiences should all experience the same great show - and all Dancers deserve the opportunity to perform in all shows - let's work together to make the recital a magical experience for your Dancer!
We’ve created an online guide in an effort to clarify Prima Ballet Schools' preferred recital process. It can be found below.
We look forward to a great show!
The prima team
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RECITAL CAN BE FOUND BELOW
Recital Dates:
Recital Date: June 10, 2023
Venue: Oshawa Little Theatre
62 Russett Ave, Oshawa L1G 3R5
SHOW TIME: TBC
STUDENT SIGN-IN TIME: please drop your child off to one of our backstage volunteers - 3 numbers BEFORE THEY ARE DUE TO GO ON STAGE. This ensures for a smooth performance and gives the Dancers a moment to settle in before going on stage.
STUDENT SIGN-OUT TIME: please pick up your Dancer from the back stage waiting room as soon as their dance is over.
Get Measured
All of our Prima Dancers from Tots through to our Prima Ballerinas and Adults will be measured for costumes by our Prima Staff. We then order each costume based on their sizing. As of March 5 all of our Dancers have been measured and our costume orders have been placed. Your pricing includes admin time, costume and accessories, garment bag, tax, shipping and duty.
Recital Costume:
Participation in the Prima recital experience requires the purchase of one recital costume per dance class.
We pride ourselves on selecting adorable, age appropriate costumes that students and families will love!
Costumes include: a costume on a hanger, in a garment bag
Costume balances per dance are $100.00 plus HST and payment is made by e transfer. This price includes admin time, costume, garment bag, accessories (where applicable), shipping, taxes and duty.
Payments are due by February 17th, 2023. You will be invoiced directly. If payments are late there will be a $10 late payment fee.
Recital Tickets:
The recital ticket fees covers the cost of the entire experience for your dancer.
For example, the theatre venue and change rooms, theatre & backstage staff, online ticketing, professional sound and lighting technicians, on site parking fees, photography set up for family photos.
Recital tickets will be sold through the Oshawa Little Theatre Box Office. There are a few tickets available for "babes in arms". These tickets are on a first come first serve basis. These are available for babies under 12 months. The amount of tickets available is decided by Oshawa Little Theatre. Prima Ballet School has no control over how many tickets are available. Every single person that enters the theatre must have a ticket (as per Oshawa Little Theatre safety regulations).
TICKETS SALES START: DATE TO BE CONFIRMED WWW.OSHAWALITTLETHEATRE.COM
Tickets must be ordered on line through Oshawa Little Theatre. There will be no ticket sales at the box office on the day of - as per Oshawa Little Theatre.
Home Practice
Please remind your Dancer to practice, practice and practice some more. Practising at home is vital to how confident your Prima Dancer will be on stage. We will provide you with the music so that your Dancer can practise at home. we can not express how important at home practise is. We want all of our Dancers to feel confident on stage - this will only happen if they know their music well and practise their dance at home.
Photo Week
Photo shoot day: June 17 Located at the studio - please arrive in costumes. Older dancers should arrive in their first costume and bring the rest of their costumes in a garment bag. Please ensure everything you bring is labelled. We will be on a tight time line which will be emailed to you. Hair and Make up should be done at home please. Please only one parent / guardian (over 18) per Dancer.
dancer arrival for recital:
Please come to the "stage doors" back of the theatre in the parking lot.
For recital - Dancers must be dropped of by a parent to the back stage holding area 3 dances before they are on stage. Once a Dancer completes their dance - please pick up your child immediately from the same area.
It is our goal to make the entire recital experience a complete JOY for you and your Dancer.
Dressing Rooms:
The children will not stay in the dressing rooms for any period of time. Dancers (10 and up who have multiple changes will have access to a change room)
The dressing rooms are used for the bathroom facilities, leaving your child's coats, boots and bags and a quiet place should your child need a moment.
Dressing rooms are to be used by female family members to help their Dancer change (if they have multiple changes). Please do not have your Dancer keep items of value in the Dressing Room. Prima and Oshawa Little Theatre are not responsible for any stolen or lost items. There is to be NO FOOD OR DRINK in any of the dressing rooms. Please NO siblings or friends hanging out in the dressing room - this area is for Dancers and one female over 18 please (should any Dancer not have a female over 18 to help please let us know before recital so we can make accommodations).
Dressing room #1
- Minis, Petites, Tots if you need somewhere to keep your belongings or to change
Dressing room #2
- Apprentice, Corps de Ballet,
Dressing room #3
- Prima Ballerina only / Adults
Please do not pack messy foods or drinks for your child, as we don't want any spills on the costumes.
Hair, Make-up & Tights
HAIR: ALL GROUPS ALL AGES: middle part, low ballet bun (bun should be at the back of the head between the ears). Please make sure buns are secure.
- Some of the older groups, solos and duets - may have a different hair style which will be communicated to the Dancers by the Teacher.
If a hair piece is provided you will have a note home telling you which side to place the hair piece on. Please ensure hair pieces are very secure on your Dancers head. Most accessories with be above the left ear.
Make-up: TOTS, MINIS AND PETITES: make up is optional. If you choose to wear make up please do pink lip, pink blush and a pink eyeshadow, mascara should you choose to.
Prima Apprentice, Prima Corps de Ballet and Prima Ballerina: foundation (if desired), red lip, red blush, rose gold eyeshadow, mascara or false eyelashes (as decided by you).
Tights: Tights are mandatory under your child's costume. The required tights are the same as what your Dancer wears to class. Please ensure they are clean with no rips or runs
Stage tights are not going to match your child's skin tone. All of our tights are "classical ballet pink" and have no correspondence with ethnicity.
Short Rehearsal:
No parent will be allowed to remain backstage during the rehearsal or the show for any reason - unless you are a designated volunteer. Should your child have a medical condition or safety issue that our staff needs to be aware of, please submit it in writing to: admin@primaballetschool.ca before APRIL 1, 2023
Please be advised that it is Prima's mission to make the recital a positive experience for all involved. We reserve the right to prevent your child from performing onstage if your child is demonstrating any kind of physical or emotional distress. Even in this case, we must adhere to the no refund policy on recital tickets and recital costumes.
There is NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEOGRAPHY allowed during the show or in the Theatre. Please just sit back and enjoy the moments.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
How to Prepare:
- Ensure your child has slept well the night before.
- Ensure your child has had a good breakfast.
- Please ensure that your child has gone to the bathroom BEFORE leaving your home.
- Students MUST arrive to the theatre dressed in their costume. If a student has multiple changes they can change in the provided change rooms. One parent is allowed to help a Dancer change if needed.
- Remind your child to ask a grown up for help if needed.
- Prima has arranged for staff members to help with our performance. If you would like to be a parent volunteer please let us know - this will be first come basis.
What to Bring:
- You may pack food and drink for your child, however, please use disposable packaging. No food or drink are allowed in the Theatre or dressing rooms.
- Make sure your child has brought all costume pieces, shoes, tights, and accessories to the theatre and that every item is clearly marked with your child's name.
- Do not bring any extra items that can be lost, broken or stolen.
- Prima Ballet School, (Staff, Volunteers) and the Theatre Staff will not be held responsible for ANY lost, broken, or stolen items while at the theatre.
In Case of Emergency:
Prima Ballet School makes every effort to create a safe, fun, positive, rewarding and enjoyable recital experience for you, your guests and your child.
However, should there be a case where Prima needs to contact you; it is your responsibility to ensure that your contact information is correct in our database.
The Program:
PRIMA BALLET SCHOOL PRESENTS: MUSICALS
The recital will last approximately 2 HRS
The recital will include a final bow at the end which includes all of our Prima Dance.Welcome to the Prima Recital
1. Smooth Criminal: MJ theMusical
choreographer: Phillip Nero
Solo: Ava Ereddia : Jazz
2. Mama Mia: Mama Mia
Choreographer: Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Corps de Ballet : Ballet
3. Ease on Down the Road: The Wiz
Choreographer: Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Minis Sat 10:30 : Ballet
4. Stand: Zombies
Choreographer: Kalie Hunter-Nero
Prima 1st Time Solo: Harlow : Lyrical
5. Spoonful of Sugar: Mary Poppins
Choreographer: Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Petites Mon / Fri : Ballet
6. All I ask of you: Phantom of the Opera
Choreographer: Maria Lapham
Group: Prima Adults Thursday : Ballet
7. Hard Knock life: Annie
Choreographer: Maria Lapham
Group: Prima Corps de Ballet : Ballet
8. The One That I Want: Grease
Choreographer: Maria Lapham
Group: Prima Ballerina : Ballet
9. A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes: Cinderella
Choreographer: Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Petites Saturday : Ballet
10. Wha'ts up Duloc: Shrek
Choreographer: Kalie Hunter-Nero
Group: Jr. Performing Arts
11. This is Me: The Greatest Showman
Choreographer: Maria Lapham
Prima 1st Time Solo: Audrey : Ballet
12. Under the Sea: The Little Mermaid
Choreographer: Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Mini Saturday 11:15 : Ballet
13. We Go Together: Grease
Choreographer: Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Tots Fri / Sat. :Ballet
14. Once Upon a December: Anastasia
Choreographer: Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Adults Friday: Ballet
15. A Million Dreams: The Greatest Showman
Choreographer: Maria Lapham
Prima 1st Time Duet: Harlow and Annabelle : Ballet
16. Uninvited: Jagged Little Pill
Choreographer: Kalie Hunter-Nero
Group: Prima Corps de Ballet : Contemporary
17. Hopelessly Devoted : Grease
Choreographer: Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Ballerina Monday : Ballet
18. One Short Day: Wicked
Choreographer : Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Mini Friday 5:45 : Ballet
19. Bye Bye Blackbird : Fosse
Choreographer: Kalie Hunter-Nero
Prima First Time Solo: Emily :
20. Over The Rainbow ; The Wizard of Oz
Choreographer: Kalie Hunter-Nero
Group: Prima Petites Tues / Wed : Ballet
21. My Favorite Things : The Sound of Music
Choreographer: Maria Lapham
Prima 1st Time Solo: Eva : Ballet
22. Just Can't Wait to be King : The Lion King
Choreographer: Maria Lapham
Group: Prima Apprentice : Ballet
INTERMISSION 15 MINUTES
23. Singing in the Rain: Singing in the Rain
Choreographer: Maria Lapham
Group: Prima Corps de Ballet / Prima Ballerina Variations Class: Ballet
24. Spoonful of Sugar: Mary Poppins
Choreographer: Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Petites Mon / Friday : Ballet
25. All I ask of you: Phantom of the Opera
Choreographer: Maria Lapham
Group: Prima Adults Thursday : Ballet
26. One Short Day: Wicked
Choreographer : Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Mini Friday 5:45 : Ballet
27. Just the Way You Are : Pitch Perfect
Choreographer: Maria Lapham
Prima 1st Time Solo: Abigail : Ballet
28. What A Feeling : Flashdance
Choreographer: Maria Lapham
Solo: Ava Ereddia : Ballet
29. Under the Sea: The Little Mermaid
Choreographer: Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Mini Saturday 11:15 : Ballet
30. Once Upon a December: Anastasia
Choreographer: Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Adults Friday: Ballet
31. A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes: Cinderella
Choreographer: Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Petites Saturday : Ballet
32. When I Grow Up : Matilda
Choreographer: Kalie Hunter-Nero
Group: Prima Apprentice : Contemporary
33. Footloose ; Footloose
Choreographer: Kalie Hunter-Nero
Group: Sr. Performing Arts
34. Waltz of The Flowers : Fantasia
Choreographer: Maria Lapham
Solo: Lauren : Ballet
35. We Go Together: Grease
Choreographer: Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Tots Fri / Sat. : Ballet
36. She Used To Be Mine : The Waitress
Choreographer: Kalie Hunter-Nero
Prima 1st Time Solo: Amelia : Ballet TBC
37. If My Friends Could See Me Now: Sweet Charity
Choreographer: Kalie Hunter-Nero
Prima 1st Time Solo: Chloe
38. All I Need Is An Angel : Grease Live
Choreographer : Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Apprentice : Ballet
39. Waving Through A Window : Dear Evan Hanson
Choreographer: Kalie Hunter-Nero
Group: Prima Ballerina : Contemporary
40. Ease on Down the Road: The Wiz
Choreographer: Erin Brownhill
Group: Prima Minis Sat 10:30 : Ballet
41. For Good : Wicked
Choreographer: Kalie Hunter-Nero
Prima 1st Time Duet: Dahlia and Adelina
42. Over The Rainbow ; The Wizard of Oz
Choreographer: Kalie Hunter-Nero
Group: Prima Petites Tues / Wed : Ballet
THANK YOU FOR COMING! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! THANK YOU FOR TRUSTING US EVERY SINGLE WEEK WITH YOUR AMAZING DANCERS.
43. No Way : Six
Choreographer: Kalie Hunter-Nero
Group: Prima Corps de Ballet / Prima Ballerina: Jazz
ALL DANCERS ON STAGE FOR THE FINAL BOW
Safety, Dismissal & Sign-out:
Safety is our number one priority.
No child will be permitted to leave the theatre without their own parent that:
1) Is known to the Prima Ballet School staff
Thank you in advance for your understanding, cooperation and assistance.