PERFORMANCES - Please check the matrix below for your show

 

WMBA will be holding 3 performances:  The classes will be sorted into 3 different groups: Show A, Show B, and Show C The dates for your child’s class performance are included in the “Everything You Need to Know Matrix” included in this packet.  

• Friday, June 14 – 6pm @ Towson High School – Show A  Click for Show A Matrix

• Saturday, June 15 – 1pm @ Towson High School – Show B  Click for Show B Matrix

• Saturday, June 15 – 5pm @ Towson High School – Show C Click for Show C Matrix

 

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Towson High School - 69 Cedar Avenue, Towson, MD 21286  

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TICKET ORDER:

• Tickets may be ordered through the link that will be listed on our website starting May 1st.

• Tickets will be sold at $20 per person. On performance day, tickets will be available, however price will be $25.

•  All tickets will be reserved seating.  

• Doors open 15 Minutes before the performance. 

• Call the studio ahead of time if you need handicap provisions of any kind.

• Tickets are also available for Livestream.

• Livestream links can be ordered through our website at $20 and patrons will receive the link the day of the performance.

Order Tickets Here 

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PROGRAMS:

• Programs will be available online through a QR Code accessible through your cell phone. Please help your guests that are older patrons with accessing this, or share your online program with them.  

• A hard copy print out of casting only (no ads) will be available for those without a cell phone. KEEPSAKE PERFORMANCE LINK:

• Google Play Video Link: An edited video of the performance will be available to download onto any device for up to a year.

• Google Play Video Link- Cost $25

*NOTE: All performers will receive the video link and accounts will have the $25 fee charged automatically. If you would NOT like to purchase the link, please email the studio so that your account is not charged.

 

OPTIONAL EXTRA’S

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PHOTOS - WMBA offers each student the opportunity to have class and individual photos taken in their costumes. Photos will be taken at WMBA studios on the evening June 3 and 4. Purchasing photos is optional, but we would like everyone to be in the group photos. A price sheet will be emailed to you before Picture Day. See “The Everything You Need to Know Matrix” for your child’s specific picture day and time.  

 

T-SHIRTS - Performance t-shirts are available now through May 13. These shirts are a great way to celebrate the performance. See attached form in email for additional info.  

T- Shirt Order Form

 

PROGRAM ADS:

• Ads will be available electronically and we will email families who purchase an ad, a pdf version of the program after the performance.

• Cost is $20 per ad  You can pay at the front desk, or your portal account will be charged.

• Ad size dimensions should be 4.5" tall x 7" wide

• Ads are due 5/13 via email to hinchliffe3@comcast.net  

• Submit electronic files in the following formats:

• Microsoft word, Publisher, Powerpoint, pdf, .jpg, .gif            

Program Ad Form

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RECITAL FLOWERS: We are welcoming back The Commencement Group back to our performance to provide flowers to celebrate your dancer’s hard work! Use the link below or in your email to Pre-Order your dancer’s flowers. We strongly suggest pre-ordering the flowers considering supplies will be limited at the shows. The Commencement Group will be with us at Perry Hall High School on June 16 and June 17. 

Order Flowers Here

 

COSTUME INFORMATION

• Costumes will begin to be distributed the week of May 15th.

• All accounts must be current to receive your costumes. Please make any payments due.

• A parent or guardian should be available at the beginning of class during costume hand out week to receive any costume instructions or additional performance information.

• Please let us know if you need help with sewing or would like to volunteer to help with sewing.

• All costumes should be prepared before Picture Day. Remove your child’s costume(s) from the bags & hang them up when you get home. This helps with the wrinkles.

• Keep costumes out of reach of your children prior to the show to avoid damage.

• DO NOT IRON COSTUME - they will burn. You may use a steamer, or hang near a hot shower to help steam out the wrinkles.

• Check the “Everything You Need to Know” matrix for any additional costume accessories for your child’s class.  

 

PICTURE DAY June 3 & June 4

• Check the “Everything You Need to Know” matrix for your child’s specific class photo day and time.

• Picture Day is held at WMBA Studios, 8007 Corporate Drive, Suite G.

• Dancers are encouraged to attend for the class photo, even if you are not interested in purchasing individual photos.  

• If your child is not going to attend picture day, please be sure to inform someone at the front desk.

• Students should be dropped off with their picture form and payment in the lobby of the studio. They will be taken out the back door when their photo shoot is finished.

• If purchased, individual photos will be taken during the designated class photo time.

• Pricing and package information for pictures will be provided a week prior to picture day.

• Dancers must have all accessories, headpieces, makeup on and hair in their ballet bun to participate in the pictures. Everyone must look uniform for the nicest pictures possible.

• All costumes should be prepared before Picture Day.

• No underpants should be worn under tights.

• All performers are required to wear a classical bun. Hair must be secured back with hair spray, gel, and hairpins. NO BANGS or FRIZZIES.

• All headpieces should be placed securely on the RIGHT side of the head or around the bun.

• No jewelry of any kind may be worn.

• No nail polish.

• Please make sure shoes and tights are clean with no holes.

• MAKE-UP - Brown and gold eye shadow; Pink blush; Bright red lipstick

• PLAN FOR DELAYS--We try our best to maintain our schedule for photos, however, we have experienced delays in the past. We ask that you allow extra time and patience during this extremely busy performance week.  

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BEFORE THE SHOW

 

TECH & DRESS REHEARSALS—June 6, June 7, June 14, & June 15  

• Check the “Everything You Need to Know” matrix for your child’s class tech and dress rehearsal times and locations.

• All students are REQUIRED to attend all tech and dress rehearsals for their class(es).

• Tech rehearsals will be held at both WMBA Studios and Towsn High School.  

• Please be prepared to have your child at the venue at the assigned arrival time for your child’s scheduled rehearsal times.

• No jewelry of any kind is to be worn. If jewelry is worn, it will be removed. PLEASE LEAVE IT AT HOME. Backstage helpers are not responsible for any jewelry removed backstage.  

• No nail polish is to be worn.

• Don’t forget to tuck in the strings on ballet slippers (kitty cat whiskers).

• Students will be permitted to leave rehearsals once dismissed by their teacher.  

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DRESS REHEARSALS June 8, June 9, June 14 & June 15  

• Check the “Everything You Need to Know” matrix for your child’s specific class tech and dress rehearsal times and locations.

• Dress rehearsals will be held at the WMBA Studio, 8007 Corporate Dr, White Marsh, MD 21236 and Perry Hall High School.

• All students are REQUIRED to attend all tech and dress rehearsals for their class(es). If they don’t, they will be very confused on stage!

• Please be prepared to have your child at either venue at the assigned arrival time for your child’s scheduled rehearsal times.

• Students for dress rehearsal should arrive with hair show ready (no make-up required) and in costume.

• Just as in dance class, no jewelry of any kind is to be worn. PLEASE LEAVE IT AT HOME.

• No nail polish is to be worn.

• Proper color tights and shoes must be worn.

• Students should have all costumes, shoes, and required accessories (see the “Everything You Need to Know” matrix for additional accessories).

• Don’t forget to tuck in the strings on ballet slippers (kitty cat whiskers).  

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PERFORMANCE DAY—June 14-15  

• Check the “Everything You Need to Know” matrix for your child’s scheduled performance day.

• Please be prepared to have your child at Perry Hall High School at the following times before the performance begins:

  • Friday, June 16- arrive at 5:15 p.m. (Show A)

  • Saturday, June 17- arrive at 12:15 p.m. (Show B)

  • Saturday, June 17- please arrive at 4:15 p.m. (Show C)

• ALL classes should arrive at Towson High School with hair and make-up done.

• Students SHOULD wear costumes to the venue. If the student is in multiple dances, they should wear their first dance costume. It will be in the same order as dress rehearsal

• No underpants should be worn under tights. Dancers who have quick changes should wear a nude leotard and be sure the leotard is completely covered under their costume. Straps should not show.

  • MAKE-UP—Brown and gold eye shadow, Pink Blush, Red Lipstick

  • HAIR - Classical Ballet Bun required for all performers. Hair must be secured back with hair spray, gel, and hairpins. NO BANGS or FRIZZIES.

• No jewelry of any kind is to be worn. If jewelry is worn, it will be removed. PLEASE LEAVE IT AT HOME. Backstage helpers are not responsible for any jewelry removed backstage.  

• No nail polish is to be worn.

• Proper color tights and shoes must be worn  

• Students should have all costumes and required accessories (see the “Everything You Need to Know” matrix for additional accessories).  

 

AT THE PERFORMANCE SPACE  

• We must follow Fire Marshall Safety Requirements meaning no parents will be allowed backstage or in the dressing room area. If this creates a problem for any student, please see the students’ teacher to make appropriate arrangements.

  • All WMBA teachers and staff will always be backstage with your dancers.

• During the performance, we require that you leave your child with the teachers/backstage helpers and enjoy the performance from the audience.

• There will be a designated area in the auditorium for parents to sit if they are concerned their child may need them during the show. By sitting in this area, backstage helpers can find you more easily.

• Auditorium doors will open 15 minutes prior to showtime. The shows are reserved seating only. Tickets will be available online during performance day at a cost of $25 per ticket.

• If you have someone with a health concern for someone who may need assistance for seating, please see someone at our front desk prior to show week. 

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HOW TO MAKE A BUN

• Long straight hair- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yG7Hcozrf8           

• 4C Hair- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjCqr28fmyc     

• Toddler hair- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46mgHEQB-UE