RECITAL 2025
“Minds in Motion” will be held at Platt High School in Meriden, CT on June 21st and 22nd
Dear dance families,
For 8 years now, Star Dance Academy has provided students with an incredible performance experience through the June recital. It's a time when all of our thrilled students get to show an audience everything they've learned. The recital offers our students a professionally directed performance that allows them to present to their families and friends the results of their year's hard work, dedication, and to show their progress. Dedication to recital commitments is the responsibility of both the students and their parents/guardians. Please read the email thoroughly and save the dates as it's an effort to clarify what we expect from you in terms of commitment and reponsibilty to the annual recital, dress rehearsals, and more. Recital weekend is the biggest and most important event of the year and we strive to make it the best experience for our dancers and audience/dance community. We are known for having extremely entertaining recitals and we are excited for this year's "mind blowing" recital weekend!
RECITAL 101: Everything You Need to Know
1. *In-Studio Dress Rehearsals 6/16 (Recital 1) & 6/17 (Recital 2) at 5:00pm
2. *Recital Tickets go on sale June 1st
3. *Full Dress rehearsal at Platt 6/20 at 3pm (Recital 1) & 6pm (Recital 2)
4. *Recitals 6/21 & 6/22 both at 2:00pm. Call time for dancers is 1:00pm
5. *Program Ads due May 24th
6. *Recital Bouquets due by June 8th
7. *Recital T-Shirts order by May 27th - link included
8. Recital Volunteers or Donations
*Important dates
1. In-Studio Dress Rehearsals- In-Studio Dress Rehearsals are mandatory and will be held on the following days: 6/16 and 6/17 at 5:00pm with costume changes. We will be holding in studio dress rehearsals in June to make the transition to the stage smoother. We estimate rehearsals taking about 2 and a half hours, but dancers can leave after their dances are done. These rehearsals will be run throughs of the acts of recital with costumes and our Marley dance floor to prepare our dancers, have production numbers rehearse together and help our dress rehearsal on 6/20 at Platt run quickly and smoothly. Because of our in-studio dress rehearsals, we will only be running each recital once during dress rehearsal on 6/20 at Platt.
Only one guardian may come to help their dancer just as it'll be at recital backstage/in the dressing rooms. Please email Miss Chantel if you have a conflict.
Monday, June 16th @5:00pm RECITAL 1
Tuesday, June 17th @5:00pm RECITAL 2
Wednesday, June 18th @5:00pm Recital Specialties (VIP Dance, solos, duets, graduating seniors) 5-6:30pm & Staff Opening 6:30-8pm
Thursday, June 19th NO DANCE for Juneteenth
2. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, June 1st at 12pm (noon) through DSP and it is assigned seating. A ticket link will be sent out soon so you can save and send to friends/family. Please be sure your DSP account is accessible so you can log on to choose seats when the link opens. Ask family/friends now so you know how many tickets to purchase together or send them the link so they can purchase tickets themselves. More info on how to purchase recital tickets will be announced with a layout of the auditorium soon. We will have tired ticketing prices available again this year and have included a $10 option this year. With tiered ticketing options, it allows families to choose more affordable ticket prices who want to see both recitals. Children 2 and younger do not need a ticket if they are sitting on laps. Dancers will be eligible to purchase tickets as well to watch the recitals if they have bigger breaks in between their routines!
3. Full Dress Rehearsal at Platt is Friday, June 20th at 3pm and 6pm and we are running the shows once! Dancers have the option to practice costume changes or wear dance attire (most people prefer wearing their recital t-shirts). Dancers should arrive in their first costume ready to perform and head straight to their dressing room after checking in with attendance.Bring a bagged dinner/snacks and water for dancers and be sure you have everything you need for each routine (costume, tights, shoes, hair accessories, etc). Recital 1 will run 3-5:30pm & Recital 2 will run 6-8:30pm.
4. Recital Days are Saturday 6/21 & Sunday 6/22 at Platt! Dancers' call time is 12:45pm (must be checked in and by this time) as we need to line up and practice bows and the recital begins at 2:00pm. Dance with Me/Tumble Time can arrive for 1:30pm. Audience doors will open at 1:30pm. We will be selling concessions and star grams (special notes/wishes for your dancer) in the lobby. Please carpool as we experienced last year that parking goes quickly! Recital checklist: all costumes, all dance shoes, hair pieces/accessories, spare tights if needed, hair brush, gel/hairspray, bobby pins, makeup, mirror, makeup wipes, double sided tape/body glue if needed, skin color undergarments, bandaids, medicine, safety pins, water, and non-messy activities if younger.
5. Program Ads Due 5/24! https://forms.gle/LiZg5WZ2WWUy8ob4A
Program ads are the perfect way to give a special shout-out to your dancer or to promote your business! Our recital program will be available digitally, but those who purchase a half-page will receive one printed program and full page ad will receive 2 printed programs. There will be printed programs available for purchase as well! The program is a memorable keepsake and dancers will have the special message forever! We have a limited amount of ad space in our program this year so please don’t wait! Once we have reached our limit, we unfortunately will not be able to add anymore. Payments will be required within 5 days of submitting your ad or the space will be made available again. Cash/check/Venmo payments can be put in the box that specifically says for program ads/pre-ordering printed programs($4 each). Thank you! All ads are due by Saturday, May 24th. If you have any questions please email aimee.sobkowiak@gmail.com. Checks can be made out to Aimee Sobkowiak and her Venmo is @Aimee-Sobkowiak https://forms.gle/LiZg5WZ2WWUy8ob4A
$10 Shout outline
$20 Business card
$40 Half Page
$75 Full Page
3. Recital Sponsors - We are looking for business and individual sponsors for our June Recital! We are offering 5 options this year for sponsorship packages. If you know of someone who would be interested in supporting our studio let us know and we’ll reach out to them! We greatly appreciate your support, at any level, and thank you in advance for yourgenerous contributions. Sponsors help with all costs associated with such a huge event!
Option 1: Ruby Sponsor
-Your ad projected onto the big screen in our recital slideshow
-A business card size advertisement in our event program and logo on the back cover
Valued at $100
Option 2: Emerald Sponsor
-Your company logo displayed on our website and social media pages under business sponsor spotlight
-Your ad projected onto the big screen in our recital slideshow
-A half-page advertisement in our event program and logo on the back cover
-Opportunity to set up a booth at the event to promote your products/services
Valued at $200
Option 3: Silver Sponsor
- Your business will be recognized as a sponsor for one of our giveaways during recital
-Your company logo displayed on our website and social media pages under business sponsor spotlight
-Your logo projected onto the big screen in our recital slideshow
-Verbal recognition during the event by our Master of Ceremonies
-Your logo on the back cover of our program
-Opportunity to set up a booth at the event to promote your products/services
*Valued at $250*
Option 4: Gold Sponsor
-Your company logo displayed on our event website and social media pages
-Your full page ad projected onto the big screen in our recital slideshow
-Verbal recognition during the event by our Master of Ceremonies
-A full-page advertisement in our event program and logo on the back cover
-2 Advertisements as “Business Sponsor Spotlight” for your business made on our social media before recital
-Opportunity to set up a booth at the event to promote your products/services
Valued at $300
Option 5: Diamond Sponsor *Top Sponsor*
- Your business will be recognized as a sponsor for multiple of our giveaways during recital
-Your company logo displayed on our event website and social media pages
-Your full page ad projected onto the big screen in our recital slideshow
-Verbal recognition during the event by our Master of Ceremonies
-A full-page advertisement in our event program and logo on the back cover
-Special advertisement as a top Business Sponsor under “Business Sponsor Spotlight” for your business made on our social media before recital
-Opportunity to set up a booth at the event to promote your products/services
Valued at $400
6. Recital Bouquets - All female dancers are required to have flowers at recital for finale bows. As part of our cherished recital tradition, each dancer will take a final bow at the end of recital. Female dancers are required to have a bouquet, and every dancer will receive a trophy provided by SDA to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments. To make it easy, we offer flowers that will be delivered to our recital and will be available for pick up in the lobby at Platt High School before recital begins. Flower orders must be submitted and paid for by Sunday, June 8h! Sign-up form will be released soon!
7. Recital T-Shirts - Recital shirts are a great keepsake for dancers and family members to remember the season! Each t-shirt includes the names of all of our dancers from this season participating/helping in recital! These are optional to purchase, however they are great to wear leading up to recital and afterwards to dance/studio events. Please place orders by 5/28
8. Recital Volunteers & Donations Needed. Each family for recital is required to volunteer or donate an item to help support our recital. There are many opportunities to help with set up, concessions/sales tables, tickets, backstage, dressing room, snack/concession donations, breakdown and more! It takes our entire dance family to run a successful recital weekend. We appreciate your support in our biggest event of the season! Backstage badges will be distributed to qualifying volunteers at Dress Rehearsal. Click the link to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044DAFA723A7F94-56843665-recital#/
Reminder: Dancers cannot have an outstanding balance or else they will not be allowed to participate in recital. Please check DSP to ensure that all balances are paid for, that your dancer has the correct style/size shoes, and remember to communicate if your dancer will be missing class - attendance is crucial!