Recital Information 2025
Dress Rehearsal:
Wednesday, April 30 beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Robinson/Olsen Auditorium at West Point High School
Friday Recital:
Friday, May 2, 6:30 p.m.
R/O Auditorium in WP
Entire School Performs - students report by 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Recitals:
Sunday, May 4, 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
R/O Auditorium in WP
2 pm show = Preschool - 3rd grade (also includes Jr. 2 Acro, Jr. 2 Pom Funk, Team and Company) - report by 1 p.m.
6 pm show = 4th grade and up (also includes Jr. 2 Acro, Jr. 2 Pom Funk, Team and Company) - report by 5 p.m.
Students need to report one hour before performances.
Performing in both shows on Sunday...Competition Team, Student Dance Company, Wednesday's Jr. 2 Acro and Jr. 2 Pom Funk.
Tickets: On Sale starting April 21
***All tuition and costume money must be paid before tickets are purchased.
DRESS REHEARSAL: Wednesday, April 30
THINGS TO BRING TO THE DRESS REHEARSAL:
1. costume
2. tights
3. shoes
4. large shirt to wear over costume while waiting.
5. make-up
6. hair accessories
7. light snack to be eaten in the hall
8. books, games, tablet, etc. something to keep students busy while waiting
9. strapless (or clear straps) bra or full flesh colored bodysuit. (This is for anyone who normally wears a bra)
THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME:
1. jewelry
2. nail polish YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON STAGE WITH POLISH. (French manicure is okay)
3. underwear
4. markers
5. snacks that are messy
The Dress Rehearsal is for dancers and parents. Please try to leave siblings at home if possible. If you must bring siblings, please remember that you are responsible for them at all times. They are not allowed to wander in the halls or around the auditorium. We also ask that you keep siblings with you during the recital. Bored siblings will not be allowed to wander in and out of the auditorium. We do have someone monitoring the doors. The doors will be kept closed while classes are performing. NO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM. You will be asked to leave if caught with food in the auditorium. Please make sure that every ticket holder is aware of the food and drink policy in the auditorium. Our ability to use the auditorium in the future depends on how well we
enforce this rule. We cannot stress this enough. Please eat snacks in the hall. If you must send food for your child to eat during the recital in the dressing rooms please limit it to water and non-messy snacks. We have had a problem in the past with huge messes in the dressing rooms.
Items of Note for Rehearsal and Recital:
We will also be selling DVDs of the recital for $25.00, for this reason we cannot allow videorecording of the recital on Friday night. You are free to record during the dress rehearsal. This will be a fundraiser for our trip to Disney 2026. This is an opportunity for dancers in grades 6-12 enrolled in ballet or jazz to perform at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
You may purchase DSD apparel online at gearupkw.myshopify.com and it will be delivered directly to you. This is also a fundraiser for Disney. Both of the above fundraisers help to cover the cost of the bus that transports our DSD Dancers to Florida.
Brittany York Photography will be be taking individual pictures at the Dress Rehearsal. Her packages and prices will be forthcoming (please check for a post from her on Facebook).
We will be offering summer classes. We will be posting class opportunities within the week. You may register at dress rehearsal, recital and online. Classes will be a full week. We are hoping to offer something for everyone.
The Competition Dance Team will also be selling flowers on Friday and Sunday. They will be taking pre-orders two weeks ahead of recital at the studio. The Team will be going to Nationals in North Carolina this June. This fundraiser will help with those competition fees. Prices will be forthcoming. It has become a tradition to give flowers to the dancers at the end of performances. This is not mandatory by any means, but only you know how your child will respond to this situation. You are also not required to purchase flowers from the company. They are just providing a service.
Of Interest:
The Student Dance Company show "Joyful" will be 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 26 @ HHMS.
The Company is completely student choreographed and directed. Admission is free but donations are accepted and welcomed. These young ladies have been working hard all year preparing for their own show. Students as young as fourth grade have choreographed and taught dance numbers to their peers. Future dance teachers are found in this group. It is open to all students fourth grade and up that are enrolled at DSD. Auditions are held in the fall. Come out and see what the students of Dawn's School of Dance have been creating.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Dawn: 804-241-9782
We are looking forward to a great RECITAL WEEKEND.
Dress Rehearsal Schedule:
3:40 Jr. 1 Ballet ( Miss Ella ) Ma Belle Evangeline
3:50 Jr. I Hip Hop ( Miss Alexandra ) Gotta Get That
4:00 Pre Ballet ( Miss Ashley ) Music Box Dancer
4:10 Jr 2 Tap ( Miss Annie ) I Don't Need Anything But You
4:20 Jr. I Pom ( Miss Caitlin ) Hey Mickey
4:30 Jr 2 Ballet ( Miss Rachael ) When Somebody Loved Me
4:40 Jr 1 Ballet ( Miss Ashley ) Disney Wish Come True
4:50 Jr 2 Jazz ( Miss Rachael ) Takin' Care of Business
5:00 Jr 1 Jazz ( Miss Jackie ) DSD Airlines
5:10 Jr. 1 Acro ( Miss Elaina ) Maniac
5:20 Jr. 2 Pom ( Miss Caitlin ) We're All In This Together
5:30 Jr. 1 Tap ( Miss Annie ) L-O-V-E
5:40 Jr 2 Acro ( Miss Elaina ) Welcome To The Circus
5:50 Pre Ballet ( Miss Jackie ) Butterfly Kisses
6:00 Finale EVERYONE MUST BE PRESENT
6:30 Sr 1 Modern ( Miss Ashley ) In New York
6:40 Sr. 2 Jazz ( Miss Samantha ) Somebody to Love
6:50 Jr 3 Ballet ( Miss Dawn ) My Heart Will Go On
7:00 Sr 1 Jazz ( Miss Emma ) Look What You Made Me Do
7:10 Sr 3 Ballet ( Miss Paige ) Even If
7:20 Sr. 1 Hip Hop ( Miss Rachael ) Can't Handle Me
7:30 Sr 3 Pointe ( Miss Dawn ) In My Arms
7:40 Sr. 1 Tap ( Miss Rachael ) Smooth Criminal
7:50 Sr 2 Acro ( Miss Emma ) Angel By The Wing
8:00 Adult Tap ( Miss Annie ) I Lived
8:10 Jr. 3 Jazz ( Miss Dawn ) Newsies
8:20 Sr 2 Tap ( Miss Alexandra ) Jolene
8:30 Sr 2 Modern ( Miss Ashley ) At Home
8:40 Sr. 1 Pom ( Miss Samantha ) Physical
8:50 Sr. 2 Hip Hop ( Miss Rachael ) Tempo
9:00 Sr 1 Ballet ( Miss Caitlin ) Come Sail Away
9:10 Sr. 2 Pom ( Miss Samantha ) Mi Gente
9:20 Sr. 1 Pointe ( Miss Ella ) Lavender Fields
9:30 Sr. 3 Tap ( Miss Samantha ) Mission Impossible
9:40 Adult Ballet ( Miss Caitlin ) Rise up
9:50 Heels ( Miss Ella ) Edge of Seventeen
10:00 Sr 2 Pointe ( Miss Samantha ) Swan Lake
10:10 Sr 3 Jazz ( Miss Samantha ) Fighter
10:20 Sr 2 Ballet ( Miss Paige ) Leave the Light On
Company and Team will run their numbers at 1:00 on Sunday afternoon.
Dress Rehearsal Reminders:
1. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled stage time. We are
unable to wait for dancers who are not ready to take the stage. We will
use a classroom and bathrooms for dress rehearsal. We will have more
classrooms on the actual show dates.
2. Students are expected to stay in the auditorium when not performing
onstage, changing clothes or taking pictures with photographer. They
are not allowed to wander through the building. Your children must
stay with you during the entire rehearsal.
3. Food and Drink is NOT ALLOWED in the AUDITORIUM. This is
for EVERYONE. Please go to the foyer/hallways to eat and drink
4. Hair is to be worn in low bun and students are asked to wear makeup
so that their faces can be seen under lights. (Natural colors for blush
and eyeshadow. Lipstick dark pink or red, No black lipstick)
5. Nail polish...French tip or nude. This goes for feet as well. If it is
noticeable from stage, you will be asked to remove it.
6. Tattoos must be covered.
7. Brittany York will be doing photos of individuals during dress
rehearsal. Her info will be posted on FB and sent in email.
Wednesday, April 30 beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Robinson/Olsen Auditorium at West Point High School
Friday Recital:
Friday, May 2, 6:30 p.m.
R/O Auditorium in WP
Entire School Performs - students report by 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Recitals:
Sunday, May 4, 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
R/O Auditorium in WP
2 pm show = Preschool - 3rd grade (also includes Jr. 2 Acro, Jr. 2 Pom Funk, Team and Company) - report by 1 p.m.
6 pm show = 4th grade and up (also includes Jr. 2 Acro, Jr. 2 Pom Funk, Team and Company) - report by 5 p.m.
Students need to report one hour before performances.
Performing in both shows on Sunday...Competition Team, Student Dance Company, Wednesday's Jr. 2 Acro and Jr. 2 Pom Funk.
Tickets: On Sale starting April 21
***All tuition and costume money must be paid before tickets are purchased.
- Ticket price $8 per seat (preschoolers in laps are free):
- Friday Night Show will include the entire school -- tickets for this performance limited to 3 tickets PER FAMILY.
- Sunday Night Shows will be split according to age groups -- tickets for this performance will initially be limited to 8 tickets PER FAMILY.
- All remaining tickets will go on sale at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening during the dress rehearsal. Leftover tickets are always available for all shows, so getting extras should not be a problem, but there may be a limit initially to make sure everyone is given equal chance to purchase what they need.
- Only a few families will be affected by the two shows on Sunday. I will try to put those two dances (Jr 2. Acro and Jr.2 Pom) at the end of first show and beginning of second show, so no one has to stay for the entirety of both shows.
- Note on complimentary tickets (which will be limited this year):
- If your child has all of their dances in one of the shows but is in Jr.2 Acro and/or Pom and needs to be there for both to perform that number again, you will need to purchase all friends/family tickets for the show with the majority of their numbers, and then one (1) complimentary ticket will be given for the other show for the accompanying adult (see Dawn with questions).
- If you have children performing multiple numbers in both shows, you only need to purchase tickets for one show; you can receive complimentary tickets for the other show.
- Doors will open 30 minutes prior to beginning of shows.
DRESS REHEARSAL: Wednesday, April 30
- Preschool - 3rd Grade session begins at 3:30 p.m. Please arrive 30 minutes before your rehearsal time (see Rehearsal Schedule below for your rehearsal time)
- 4th Grade and up must report by 6:00 p.m.
- Everyone must be present for the finale (6:00-6:30 p.m.). Younger students are free to leave after finale rehearsal.
- Older students are free to leave after they have rehearsed their dance or dances on stage, but please remember students will not be allowed to sit in auditorium or on the sides of the stage the night of the performances to watch dances.
- The dress rehearsal is a great time for your child to watch other dances.
- During the dress rehearsal each class will rehearse their dance twice on stage. This allow students to become accustomed to lights and spacing on stage.
- We will do our best to keep things moving. It is a very long night. Because it is a long night, we cannot wait to run numbers, so please be on time and ready to take the stage. We have organized the dress rehearsal so no one has to be there for the entire time.
- See Rehearsal Schedule below. We will do our best to stay true to schedule.
- The dress rehearsal is not the order of the recital.
THINGS TO BRING TO THE DRESS REHEARSAL:
1. costume
2. tights
3. shoes
4. large shirt to wear over costume while waiting.
5. make-up
6. hair accessories
7. light snack to be eaten in the hall
8. books, games, tablet, etc. something to keep students busy while waiting
9. strapless (or clear straps) bra or full flesh colored bodysuit. (This is for anyone who normally wears a bra)
THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME:
1. jewelry
2. nail polish YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON STAGE WITH POLISH. (French manicure is okay)
3. underwear
4. markers
5. snacks that are messy
The Dress Rehearsal is for dancers and parents. Please try to leave siblings at home if possible. If you must bring siblings, please remember that you are responsible for them at all times. They are not allowed to wander in the halls or around the auditorium. We also ask that you keep siblings with you during the recital. Bored siblings will not be allowed to wander in and out of the auditorium. We do have someone monitoring the doors. The doors will be kept closed while classes are performing. NO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM. You will be asked to leave if caught with food in the auditorium. Please make sure that every ticket holder is aware of the food and drink policy in the auditorium. Our ability to use the auditorium in the future depends on how well we
enforce this rule. We cannot stress this enough. Please eat snacks in the hall. If you must send food for your child to eat during the recital in the dressing rooms please limit it to water and non-messy snacks. We have had a problem in the past with huge messes in the dressing rooms.
Items of Note for Rehearsal and Recital:
We will also be selling DVDs of the recital for $25.00, for this reason we cannot allow videorecording of the recital on Friday night. You are free to record during the dress rehearsal. This will be a fundraiser for our trip to Disney 2026. This is an opportunity for dancers in grades 6-12 enrolled in ballet or jazz to perform at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
You may purchase DSD apparel online at gearupkw.myshopify.com and it will be delivered directly to you. This is also a fundraiser for Disney. Both of the above fundraisers help to cover the cost of the bus that transports our DSD Dancers to Florida.
Brittany York Photography will be be taking individual pictures at the Dress Rehearsal. Her packages and prices will be forthcoming (please check for a post from her on Facebook).
We will be offering summer classes. We will be posting class opportunities within the week. You may register at dress rehearsal, recital and online. Classes will be a full week. We are hoping to offer something for everyone.
The Competition Dance Team will also be selling flowers on Friday and Sunday. They will be taking pre-orders two weeks ahead of recital at the studio. The Team will be going to Nationals in North Carolina this June. This fundraiser will help with those competition fees. Prices will be forthcoming. It has become a tradition to give flowers to the dancers at the end of performances. This is not mandatory by any means, but only you know how your child will respond to this situation. You are also not required to purchase flowers from the company. They are just providing a service.
Of Interest:
The Student Dance Company show "Joyful" will be 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 26 @ HHMS.
The Company is completely student choreographed and directed. Admission is free but donations are accepted and welcomed. These young ladies have been working hard all year preparing for their own show. Students as young as fourth grade have choreographed and taught dance numbers to their peers. Future dance teachers are found in this group. It is open to all students fourth grade and up that are enrolled at DSD. Auditions are held in the fall. Come out and see what the students of Dawn's School of Dance have been creating.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Dawn: 804-241-9782
We are looking forward to a great RECITAL WEEKEND.
Dress Rehearsal Schedule:
3:40 Jr. 1 Ballet ( Miss Ella ) Ma Belle Evangeline
3:50 Jr. I Hip Hop ( Miss Alexandra ) Gotta Get That
4:00 Pre Ballet ( Miss Ashley ) Music Box Dancer
4:10 Jr 2 Tap ( Miss Annie ) I Don't Need Anything But You
4:20 Jr. I Pom ( Miss Caitlin ) Hey Mickey
4:30 Jr 2 Ballet ( Miss Rachael ) When Somebody Loved Me
4:40 Jr 1 Ballet ( Miss Ashley ) Disney Wish Come True
4:50 Jr 2 Jazz ( Miss Rachael ) Takin' Care of Business
5:00 Jr 1 Jazz ( Miss Jackie ) DSD Airlines
5:10 Jr. 1 Acro ( Miss Elaina ) Maniac
5:20 Jr. 2 Pom ( Miss Caitlin ) We're All In This Together
5:30 Jr. 1 Tap ( Miss Annie ) L-O-V-E
5:40 Jr 2 Acro ( Miss Elaina ) Welcome To The Circus
5:50 Pre Ballet ( Miss Jackie ) Butterfly Kisses
6:00 Finale EVERYONE MUST BE PRESENT
6:30 Sr 1 Modern ( Miss Ashley ) In New York
6:40 Sr. 2 Jazz ( Miss Samantha ) Somebody to Love
6:50 Jr 3 Ballet ( Miss Dawn ) My Heart Will Go On
7:00 Sr 1 Jazz ( Miss Emma ) Look What You Made Me Do
7:10 Sr 3 Ballet ( Miss Paige ) Even If
7:20 Sr. 1 Hip Hop ( Miss Rachael ) Can't Handle Me
7:30 Sr 3 Pointe ( Miss Dawn ) In My Arms
7:40 Sr. 1 Tap ( Miss Rachael ) Smooth Criminal
7:50 Sr 2 Acro ( Miss Emma ) Angel By The Wing
8:00 Adult Tap ( Miss Annie ) I Lived
8:10 Jr. 3 Jazz ( Miss Dawn ) Newsies
8:20 Sr 2 Tap ( Miss Alexandra ) Jolene
8:30 Sr 2 Modern ( Miss Ashley ) At Home
8:40 Sr. 1 Pom ( Miss Samantha ) Physical
8:50 Sr. 2 Hip Hop ( Miss Rachael ) Tempo
9:00 Sr 1 Ballet ( Miss Caitlin ) Come Sail Away
9:10 Sr. 2 Pom ( Miss Samantha ) Mi Gente
9:20 Sr. 1 Pointe ( Miss Ella ) Lavender Fields
9:30 Sr. 3 Tap ( Miss Samantha ) Mission Impossible
9:40 Adult Ballet ( Miss Caitlin ) Rise up
9:50 Heels ( Miss Ella ) Edge of Seventeen
10:00 Sr 2 Pointe ( Miss Samantha ) Swan Lake
10:10 Sr 3 Jazz ( Miss Samantha ) Fighter
10:20 Sr 2 Ballet ( Miss Paige ) Leave the Light On
Company and Team will run their numbers at 1:00 on Sunday afternoon.
Dress Rehearsal Reminders:
1. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled stage time. We are
unable to wait for dancers who are not ready to take the stage. We will
use a classroom and bathrooms for dress rehearsal. We will have more
classrooms on the actual show dates.
2. Students are expected to stay in the auditorium when not performing
onstage, changing clothes or taking pictures with photographer. They
are not allowed to wander through the building. Your children must
stay with you during the entire rehearsal.
3. Food and Drink is NOT ALLOWED in the AUDITORIUM. This is
for EVERYONE. Please go to the foyer/hallways to eat and drink
4. Hair is to be worn in low bun and students are asked to wear makeup
so that their faces can be seen under lights. (Natural colors for blush
and eyeshadow. Lipstick dark pink or red, No black lipstick)
5. Nail polish...French tip or nude. This goes for feet as well. If it is
noticeable from stage, you will be asked to remove it.
6. Tattoos must be covered.
7. Brittany York will be doing photos of individuals during dress
rehearsal. Her info will be posted on FB and sent in email.