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N-STEP Dance Center
Recital 2015 Information
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Dear N-STEP Families,
We are so excited for N-STEP Dance Center’s 14th Spring Recital! This year’s Recital theme is “N-STEP’s
Playlist” featuring some of our favorite “playlists” found on our iPods! We will have one show that will be
held at the beautiful auditorium at Windham High School on Saturday, June 20th at 11:30am.
Please read the information in this packet very carefully and be sure to add all dates and times to
your family’s calendar. All schedules and details included are very important. Well-informed parents can
help the performance season run smoothly and be less stressful for everyone! All of this information will
also be posted on our website www.nstepdance.com as well as our blog n-stepdance.blogspot.com.
Schedules are subject to change – any changes or updates will be sent out via email and posted online
with as much advance notice as possible.
As always, thank you for choosing N-STEP, and please feel free to contact us with any questions or
concerns.
Jackie Lemoine
Owner/Executive Director
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Dates
Costume Information & Costume Week
Picture Day
Tech/Dress Rehearsal at Windham High School
What to Bring
TicketsPage
Volunteers
Outstanding N-STEPPER Award
Recital T-Shirt Order Form
Tights & Bodysuit Order Form
Program Ad Form
Recital Bear Order Form
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IMPORTANT DATES
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SPRING BREAK:
Sunday, April 26th – Sunday, May 3rd
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COSTUME WEEK AT N-STEP:
Monday, May 11th – Saturday, May 16th (during regular class schedule)
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PICTURE DAY AT N-STEP:
Wednesday May 20th All Competition Groups
Thursday May 21st All Classes
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N-STEP CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY:
Monday, May 25th
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PICTURE SALES DAY AT N-STEP:
Wednesday June 3rd
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TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL AT WINDHAM HIGH SCHOOL:
Saturday June 13th 9:00am
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LAST DAY OF REGULAR CLASSES:
Friday, June 19th
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PERFORMANCE AT WINDHAM HIGH SCHOOL:
Saturday, June 20th 11:30am
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WINDHAM HIGH SCHOOL ADDRESS:
(603)641-6787
67 London Bridge Rd, Windham, NH 03087
*Do no use GPS for directions or you will end up at the other side of London Bridge Rd
From the North and South: take Interstate 93 to exit 3. From NORTH, at end of ramp take a right to
onto Route 111. From SOUTH, at end of ramp take a left onto Route 111.
WHS is on London Bridge Rd which is a left at the 5th traffic light. Follow the road up the hill to the
entrance of the high school at the top on the left.
From the West: take Route 3 to Route 111 East. After you pass the intersection of Route 111/Route
128 (Mammoth Rd) you will continue straight for a few miles and at the next light take a right onto
London Bridge Rd. Follow the road up the hill to the entrance of the high school at the top on the left.
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COSTUME INFORMATION:
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COSTUMES – Costumes will be tried on in class as shipments arrive. Any alterations are the
responsibility of the parent. N-STEP does NOT provide alterations. Costumes with significant
sizing issues will be sent back to the manufacturer for size exchange. Costumes should NOT be
worn for any reason except for Picture Day, Costume Week, Tech Rehearsals, and Recital Day.
Costumes CANNOT be replaced if damaged or lost.
UNDERGARMENTS: NUDE LEOTARD (Briefs for boys) – ALL DANCERS THAT
ARE IN MORE THAN ONE ROUTINE MUST WEAR A NUDE LEOTARD UNDER
THEIR COSTUMES. Nude leotards can be purchased at N-STEP ($18.50 child sizes, $19.50
adult sizes). This pricing is 30% off retail pricing! Nude leotards keep costume changes quick,
easy, and modest. Regular underwear is not permitted underneath costumes. Students who wish
to wear bras must purchase a nude/flesh toned bra and panties from a dance retailer to wear
under their costume.
TIGHTS – If required for your dancer’s costume, tights are available for purchase at NSTEP ($8). Tights must be worn over the nude leotard. (We recommend having an extra
pair of tights on hand, just in case one pair gets a run!)
HAIR & MAKE-UP – Hair and Make-Up Requirements are included in this packet.
COVER-UP – Students must wear a cover-up over their costumes at all times while
waiting to perform/rehearse. A bathrobe or oversized button-up shirt from Mom or Dad
works well. (Shirts that have to be pulled over the head are not allowed as they will mess up
hair and makeup.)
PROHIBITED DURING REHEARSALS, PICTURE DAY, & RECITAL:
o Glitter
o Jewelry of any kind – please do NOT get your ears pierced before the Recital!
o Nail polish
o Temporary tattoos
o Underwear (nude leotard/briefs only)
o Tights with runs or holes
All personal belongings, including costumes, shoes, and finale costume pieces, must be
clearly labeled with dancer’s first and last name.
STUDENTS MAY NOT EAT WHILE IN THEIR COSTUMES AT ANY TIME. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
More costume details specific to your dancer’s class will be released when costumes are handed out.
COSTUME WEEK AT N-STEP: Monday May 11th – Saturday May 16 t h
N-STEP WILL OPERATE ON A REGULAR CLASS SCHEDULE DURING THIS WEEK - Costume
rehearsals will occur during regular class time.
 Dancers should come to class wearing their nude leotard (boys – nude briefs) and their costumes
with required tights and all accessories. Full hair and makeup are not necessary for this week.
 Dancers should bring their regular class attire with them to change into following dress rehearsal
and a garment bag or other protective covering to put their costume into after rehearsing.
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PICTURE DAY
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Wednesday May 20th: Competition dances (schedule to be distributed at a later
time)
Thursday May 21st: All classes
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled picture time wearing costume, tights, accessories, with hair
and makeup done.
 Due to the busy nature of the event & the number of students who will be in the studio at once,
parents must wait in the waiting area while their students are having their pictures taken.
 Students in more than one dance will be able to change costumes in dedicated changing areas.
 Pictures will be taken by Donner Photographic Inc. Parents will be able to order prints of group
shots and solo portraits. Ordering info will be released closer to the Picture Day date.
 Dancers should come to their class’s picture day even if parents do not plan on ordering prints so
that all dancers will be in the group photo to go on the N-STEP’s wall of fame!
 The picture day schedule below is subject to change. Any changes will be released at least one week
before picture day.
 It is imperative that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your child’s first scheduled picture time as
they will not be held for individuals arriving late.
 A significant portion of class time will be spent rehearsing the recital dance in the costume to
ensure we have no potential “wardrobe malfunctions.”
2015 PICTURE DAY SCHEDULE
5:00
5:05
5:10
5:15
5:20
5:25
5:30
5:35
5:40
5:45
5:50
5:55
6:00
6:05
6:10
6:15
6:20
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Jazz 2 Mon - Miss Jen
PreDance Fri & Sat - Miss Alycia
Lyrical 2 - Miss Ashley
Ballet 2 Wed - Miss Ashley
Tiny Tots Fri - Miss Alycia
Lyrical 1 - Miss Mikayla
Musical Theater Int - Miss Erin
PreDance Mon Ages 3-4 - Miss Lindsay
Lyrical 3 - Miss Ashley
Ballet 1 Mon - Miss Lindsay
Tap/Jazz/Ballet Combo 4-6 - Miss Mikayla
Tiny Tots Morning - Miss Jackie
Hip Hop Ages 7-10 Tues - Miss Sinead
Jazz 3 - Miss Ashley
Musical Theater Beg - Miss Erin
Jazz 4 - Miss Emma
Hip Hop Girls Age 4-7 - Miss Lindsay
6:25
6:30
6:35
6:40
6:45
6:50
6:55
7:00
7:05
7:10
7:15
7:20
7:25
7:30
7:35
7:40
Tap 1 /2 - Miss Alycia
Urban Hip Hop Beginner - Deo
PreDance Tues - Miss Jackie
Jazz 1 Wed - Miss Ashley
Tiny Tots Saturday - Miss Alycia
Contemporary 1 - Miss Ashley
Ballet 1/2 Recital Fri - Miss Ashley
Tap/Jazz Combo 6-9 - Miss Lindsay
Ballet 3 - Miss Ashley
Hip Hop Age 6-9 - Miss Lindsay
Urban Hip Hop Intermediate - Deo
Teen & Level 1 Ballet - Miss Alycia
Breakdancing & Tricking - Shaquille
Tap 3/4 - Miss Lindsay K.
Jazz-Teen/Adult Beginner - Miss Erin
Ballet 4 - Miss Ashley
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TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL AT WINDHAM HIGH SCHOOL - JUNE 13th 9am
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Dancers must arrive and check in least 30 minutes before their first scheduled rehearsal.
Parents are encouraged to stay to watch the dress rehearsal. 1 adult is permitted per child
Students who will be at the theater for longer period of time may bring dinner or a snack to eat
(NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM). Please make sure this meal is
light on the tummy & NOT MESSY.
During the dress rehearsal, students are required to stay with their Class Mom, but may wait in the
dressing room or sit in the audience to watch the other classes rehearse.
Students will be dismissed after they have finished their practice time on stage for their class dance.
All costumes and student belongings must be removed from the dressing rooms following rehearsal.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR CHILD’S FIRST SCHEDULED
REHEARSAL TIME.
RECITAL DAY: SATURDAY JUNE 20TH 11:30AM
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Dancers arrive at the Windham High School NO LATER THAN 1 HOUR prior to their
scheduled show.
Parents sign their dancers in at the check-in table. Parents who are not Class Mom volunteers may
NOT stay in the dressing rooms.
All dancers arrive in their first costume, with hair and makeup already done. Show line-up will
be released closer to the show.
Additional costumes should be transported in garment bags.
Dancers stay in the dressing rooms during the entire show. There will be dedicated staff
members and volunteers in the dressing rooms to help students change and keep them occupied.
The show begins at 11:30AM and will last approximately 3 hours.
SPECIFIC ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL INFORMATION WILL BE DISTRIBUTED
PRIOR TO DRESS REHEARSAL
WHAT TO BRING
Dancers will be at the theater for several hours on Tech Rehearsal day and Recital day. Dancers will be in the dressing
room for the duration of the Recital, except during their own performances.
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A cover-up to wear over their costumes at all times and a towel or blanket to sit on while they are
waiting in the dressing room.
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Extra hair supplies: hair spray, bobby pins, etc. and make-up for touch-ups: lipstick, eye
shadow/eye liner, blush, mascara, etc. Students will not be permitted to share makeup for
hygienic reasons.
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A bottle of water with student’s name.
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Quiet, clean activities to keep students occupied, such as coloring/reading books (NO
MARKERS), board games (easily cleaned up), cards, etc. Lost/stolen items are not the
responsibility of N-STEP.
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To keep the dressing rooms organized, we recommend having your child’s belongings in a tote or
large plastic container labeled with the student’s name. Caboodles or tackle boxes are great for
hair and makeup supplies.
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TICKETS
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N-STEP Dance Center
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Tickets will be sold through DanceRecitalTicketing.com & will go on sale Friday April 17th at 10am. A link
will be sent out prior to the sale date.
All tickets are Reserved Seating.
Ticket prices are $20/person for all seats, with a ticket administration charge of $1.75/ticket.
If you have a child under the age of 2, you do NOT need to purchase a ticket for them provided they will be
sitting on someone’s lap. If they will require a seat, you will need to purchase a ticket.
All sales are FINAL! No returns for ANY reason.
Based on historical sales, we anticipate that this show will sell out. Please be prepared to purchase tickets when they go on sale
or you will be at risk of not having any available to purchase.
PREORDER YOUR PERSONALIZED RECITAL BEAR TODAY!
We are excited to offer beautiful personalized Ballet, Jazz/Tap, Hip Hop & Gymnastic Bears that your star
performer will love and cherish forever & ever. Each bear is embroidered with the Performer’s Name, Studio
Name & Recital Year free of charge. Cost for the bears are $40 each. Please fill out the information below &
return the Order Form with payment to the Front Desk by May 1st. All orders will be shipped free of charge
to the studio and will arrive prior to the recital. Order forms can be found at the Front Desk as well as at the
end of this informational packet.
WHAT CAN YOU PURCHASE AT THE SHOW?
A professional videographer & photographer will be capturing the Recital this year. DVD’ s & p h o t o s
will be available for purchase. More info & pricing will be available closer to the show date.
Every hard working dancer deserves a beautiful bouquet of flowers after a performance. We will have
arrangements for sale at the recital.
What would a show be without concessions? We will have an assortment of goodies that you can purchase
to eat during intermission, as well as before and after the show.
VOLUNTEERS
Putting on the Recital takes a LOT of work, and we need your help! We will be posting all jobs and
descriptions on SignUpGenius.com in coming weeks. We hope that you will join us in making this a
wonderful experience for all of our dancers here at N-STEP!
Class Moms
The most important parent volunteer job is Class Mom. These moms stay with their group during
rehearsals and the Recital to help keep everyone calm, happy, and organized in the dressing rooms. All
Class Moms will be able to watch their child perform from the wings. Dads are not allowed in the Girls
Changing area under any circumstances!
Other important jobs:
Ushers
Sign
up here!
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Ticket Takers
Check In
Check Out
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054DAAA828A57-2015
Security
And more!
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OUTSTANDING N-STEPPER AWARD
N-Step Dance Center is pleased to announce our 5th ANNUAL OUTSTANDING N-STEPPER AWARD. We
are asking our dancers to nominate a fellow dancer who they believe is worthy of this award by writing a brief essay
explaining why they believe their nominee is truly an Outstanding N-Stepper. Not only are we looking for
nominees who are dedicated, but those who exemplify the qualities of a good person with a role-model worthy
character. Maybe there is someone in one of your classes who you know tries 100% all the time. Maybe you know
of a dancer who went above and beyond to help another at some point during this year, or a dancer that always
does a great job and you look up to them. Maybe there is a dancer that stands out to you for another reason.
Please write us a brief essay and tell us about them! Essays will be read by me and a winner will be chosen based on
the content of the essay not by how many nominations an individual receives. The winning essay will be read aloud
during our awards ceremony at our 14th Annual Recital acknowledging the author and the recipient. If you wish
your nomination to remain anonymous please let us know. All essays need to be submitted by June 1st. You may
write it and place it in the Payment Box or email it to nstepdance@nstepdance.com.
Please share this opportunity with your dancer. Have them use the space provided below for your essay and if
additional space is needed please attach another sheet of paper to this. The Staff thought that this award would be a
neat addition to our recognition ceremony at the Recital and a way for the dancers to have a voice as to who they
thought was deserving of recognition!
Past Recipients
2014
Kaylie Leitner
2013
Isabelle Richard
2012
Jaclyn Allen
2011
Courtney Poirier & Elizabeth Morrissette
Thank you and I look forward to reading all your essays!
Miss Jackie
YOUR NAME:_____________________________________________________________________________
I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE:_____________________________________________________________
TELL US WHY:
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BODY SUIT AND TIGHTS PRE-ORDER FORM
Please review the document that reviews additional accessories requirements for tights. You have the choice to
order the item yourself or you can simply place the order using the form below and save on the shipping charges.
All orders will be delivered to the studio for distribution.
BODYSUIT
CHILD:
$18.50
SIZE:__________
CHILD:
$19.50
SIZE:__________
Theatricals Caramel:
Size:______________
Stirrup
Convertible
Qty:_______________________
Theatricals Ballet Pink: Stirrup
Size:_______________
Footed
Footed
Convertible
Qty:_______________________
Tights are $8/pair
DANCER’S NAME:________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL DUE:_____________________________
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ADS FOR RECITAL PROGRAM BOOK
When you attend the Recital, you will receive a Program Book that highlights the dances that will be performing. A
Program Book is handed out to everyone that attends the show so it is seen by hundreds of individuals. Are you looking
to get your company name out there? What about sending a special note to one of the performers? We will be selling
space in the program book for you to send your special message!
If you are interested, please fill out the attached form and put it in the payment box, along with any pictures that you
would like included. You can either email the design of the ad, or have us design it for you! All submissions are due no
later than May 20th.
Please see the Front Desk with any questions!
________$100 - FULL PAGE (up to 4 photos)
________$25 - QUARTER PAGE (1 photo)
________$50 - HALF PAGE (up to 2 photos)
________$10 - SPECIAL NOTE TO YOUR DANCER, NOT
TO EXCEED 50 WORDS
Your Name:________________________________________________________________________________
Dancers Name:_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone #____________________________________Email Address:___________________________________
Please be sure to submit your ad as you would like it to read, in addition to any pictures that you would like to include.
Proof of all artwork will be submitted to you for approval before printing. Remember submissions are due no later than
May 10th. Below is an example of a Half Page Ad:
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