RECITAL 2026
“Lights, Camera, Dance!” will be held at Platt High School in Meriden, CT on June 13th and 14th
Dear dance families,
For 9 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 show-stopping recitals!
RECITAL 101: Everything You Need To Know
1. Recital Line Up!
2. Program Ads & Business Sponsors! Ads are the perfect way to give a special shout-out to your dancer or to promote your business! 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 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. There is a separate ad payment box in the lobby and checks should be made to Star Dance Academy. Thank you!All ads are due by Saturday, May 30th. Please use this form to sign up for ad space in this year's SDA recital program. Please submit one form for each ad you are purchasing. Submit your Ad Here! Ads are due NO LATER than May 30, 2026. There is a limited amount of ad space available, please reserve and pay for yours as early as you are able. Ads will be in the printed program in black and white, the digital program in color. NEW! Option to print IN COLOR for $10 preordered programs. If you have any questions, please reach out to aimee.sobkowiak@gmail.com Thank you, Aimee!
For every full-page ad you order you get 2 printed programs
For every 1/2 page ad you order you get 1 printed program
**ALL IMAGES AND AD TEXT MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THIS FORM. NO EDITS OR SUBMISSIONS VIA EMAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED**
We have many options this year for sponsorship packages including VIP perks such as early ticket access! 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 your generous contributions. Please email missqusie.sda@gmail.com if you're interested in our Spotlight Sponsorship Packages!
#1 Ruby Sponsor
-Your business card projected onto the big screen in our recital slideshow
-Your logo on the back cover of our program
*$100*
#2 Emerald Sponsor
-Your business card projected onto the big screen in our recital slideshow
-Your logo on the back cover of our program
-Your company logo displayed on our website and social media pages under business sponsor spotlight
*$250*
#3 Silver Sponsor
-Your half page ad projected onto the big screen in our recital slideshow
-Your logo on the back cover of our program
-Your company logo displayed on our website and social media pages under business sponsor spotlight
- Your business will be recognized as a sponsor for one of our giveaways during recital
-Verbal recognition during the event by our Master of Ceremonies
*$300*
#4 Gold Sponsor
-Your full page ad projected onto the big screen in our recital slideshow
-Your full-page ad in the event program and logo on the back cover
-Your company logo displayed on our website and social media pages under business sponsor spotlight
- Your business will be recognized as a sponsor for one of our giveaways during recital
-Verbal recognition during the event by our Master of Ceremonies
-Advertisement as “Business Sponsor Spotlight” made on our social media before recital
*$400*
#5 Diamond Sponsor
-Your full page ad projected onto the big screen in our recital slideshow
-Your full-page ad in the event program and logo on the back cover
-Your company logo displayed on our website and social media pages under business sponsor spotlight
- Your business will be recognized as a sponsor for one of our giveaways during recital
-Verbal recognition during the event by our Master of Ceremonies
- Presale ticket access before online sales go live, we will contact you to reserve seats instead of going through the online ticket link.
-Special advertisement as a top Business Sponsor under “Business Sponsor Spotlight” made on our social media before recital
*$500*
#6 Platinum Sponsor *Top Sponsor*
-Your full page ad projected onto the big screen in our recital slideshow
-Your full-page ad in the event program and logo on the back cover
-Your company logo displayed on our website and social media pages under business sponsor spotlight
- Your business will be recognized as a sponsor for giveaways during recital
-Verbal recognition during the event by our Master of Ceremonies
-Special advertisement as a top Business Sponsor under “Business Sponsor Spotlight” made on our social media before recital
- Reserved VIP seating, premium center seats, reserved in advance before tickets open to the public. We will contact you to reserve seats instead of going through the online ticket link.
- Official Trophy Sponsor (have your business promoted during bows as each dancer receives their trophee)
- Recognition with your logo in the recital DVD!
*$1,000*
3. Flower Order- All female dancers are required to have flowers at recital for bows. To make it easy, flowers will be delivered to our recital and will be available for pick up in the lobby before recital begins. Click here to Order Flowers Now! All flower options and colors are listed in the form, pictures for reference! Orders due by 5/30!
4. T Shirt Order Form! Recital shirts are a great keepsake to remember the season! Each t-shirt includes the names of all dancers from season 9! These are optional to purchase, however they are great to wear leading up to recital and to dance/studio events. Order Recital Shirts HERE! Payments and orders are due by 5/26. T shirts are $27 each.
5. In Studio Dress Rehearsals- In-Studio Dress Rehearsals are mandatory 6/8 & 6/9 at 5pm with costume changes. Rehearsals are estimated at about 2.5 hours, but dancers can leave after their last dance. Rehearsals will be run throughs of the acts of recital with costumes & our Marley dance floor to prepare dancers, have production numbers come together & help our tech rehearsal on 6/12 at Platt run smoothly.
One guardian may come to help their dancer6/8 RECITAL 1 -5pm @ SDA
6/9 RECITAL 2 -5pm @ SDA
6/10 SOLO/DUO/TRIO 4:30-6pm, DEDICATED DANCERS 6-6:30pm &VIP @ 6:30-7pm at SDA
6. Tech Rehearsal 6/12 - Tech Rehearsal @4:00pm at PLATT Costumes are optional for this. Because of school, we changed to a tech rehearsal which means the schedule of routines will not be the same as the recital order. All routines will run once so dancers can practice on the stage. We recommend wearing your recital t-shirt if you're not doing costumes changes. In-studio dress rehearsals are extremely helpful in practicing the true order & costume changes.
7. Family Sign Ups-Each family is required to volunteer or donate an item to help support our recital. Looking for help with set up, concessions/sales tables, tickets, backstage, dressing room, snack/concession donations, breakdown and more! Backstage badges will be given to qualifying volunteers. Sign up here!
8. Tickets Go on sale 5/24!Please ask family/friends now so you know how many tickets to purchase together or send them the following links: Recital 1 will go on sale at 11am through this link and Recital 2 will go on sale at 12pm through this link! Dancers who would like to watch the show may purchase tickets through Miss Qusie via missqusie.sda@gmail.com. Please send her an email with letting her know the dancer name and which recital! Dancer tickets are $5. To qualify dancers must be enrolled in at least one class at SDA.
9. Recital Days 6/13 & 6/14! Dancers' call time is 1pm (must be checked in by this time) and the recital begins at 2:00pm. Dance with Me/Tumble Time can arrive for 1:30pm. Audience doors will open at 1:30pm.
Reminder: Dancers cannot have an outstanding balance or else they will not be allowed to participate in recital.Please check JackRabbit 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!
