West Coast Dance Complex 5th Annual Recital
Recital Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido - Concert Hall
Recital Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Recital Show Time: 5:30 PM
Theater Tech Rehearsal: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Other Important Dates
Mandatory In-Studio Picture Day: June 2, 2025
In-Studio Dress Rehearsal: June 3rd, 2025
Studio Closed: Monday, May 26, 2025
Mandatory Rehearsal Dates: May 19-May 30, 2025
For our Pre-Level A&B dancers in Ballet/Tap, Intro to Dance, Jazz/Tap, Jazz/Hip Hop:
They will be released to sit in the audience after intermission. Please be sure to purchase their ticket online so that they have seat to enjoy the rest of the show! If you would like your 3 and under dancer to sit on your lap, complimentary lap tickets can be provided.
For our Grown Up & Me Pre-Level A dancers, please don't forget to purchase a ticket for your Grown Up! They will both be released to the audience immediately after their performance.
*Button links will become active as information is updated. Stay tuned for more information closer to late May!
Picture Day - June 2, 2025
Picture Day is a special part of the recital experience where we capture a group photo of all the performers in costume. You also have the opportunity to have individual or sibling photos taken! We are thrilled that the amazing and talented Holly Ireland is our recital photographer for this year.
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Picture day is mandatory for all participating dancers and purchase is NOT required to participate. If you are ONLY performing your competition dances in recital then picture day is not required because we will not be takes comp group pictures. You are welcome to purchase individual or sibling pictures in your competition costumes. If you would like to purchase group photos as well as individual photos in costume, please click here to complete the order form.
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Date: Monday, June 2nd
Location: West Coast Dance Complex
Call Time: Please refer to the PDF schedule below for your dancer's exact call-time. If your dancer is not participating in additional classes, please return by the listed pick-up time.
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For classes that are combined, they are highlighted in yellow and noted. Please confirm your dancer's correct class by reviewing the listed teacher under the Combined Class column.
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How to Order: Purchase is not required, but the deadline to order is May 30th.
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Please arrive ready in full hair and make-up with costume(s) at your scheduled call time. Any late arrivals will not be accepted.
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To view Holly's work visit her on instagram @hollyirelanddance or website www.hollyireland.com
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Photos will be delivered via your email within 3 weeks after the photo day.
Parent Pick-Up/Drop-Off Policy:
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For all Pre-Level A & B dancers, ONE (1) parent must accompany their dancer.
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For Grown Up & Me dancers, ONE (1) additional parent may be present.
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For dancers Level 1 and up, parents should drop-off and pick-up their dancer based on their scheduled time.
Costume Distribution: We will be distributing all costumes on PICTURE DAY. Included with the costume will be a 1 pair of tights (if required). Additional tights must be purchased in-studio, but shoes can be purchased outside of the studio. Please refer to the Picture Day schedule above for required shoes prior to Picture Day.
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Hair & Make Up
HAIR REQUIREMENT
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Low middle bun and middle part with all the hair pulled straight back from the face. No bangs. There should be no wisps of hair flying around either. Please use hair ties, hair nets and bobby pins that match your child's hair color.
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MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT
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Dancers must have STAGE MAKE-UP on! This includes: Foundation, Powder, Pink Blush, Red Lipstick, Filled in Brows, Dark Eye Shadow, and Black Mascara.
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Shoes & Tights
Shoes and tights are NOT included in the costume fee. All costumes requiring tights will be charged to your account. You will be responsible for one pair of the same tights. For example, if your dancer is in two routines and they both require pink tights, you will only be charged for one pair. If you would like additional pairs as backup, you are welcome and encouraged to purchase them. Tights must be purchased at the studio and should be clean with no runs or holes on them.
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Underwear is not required to be worn under costumes except those that come with pants or shorts. This is to avoid them being shown through their costume on stage!
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Make sure you have the right color and style of shoes for each routine. If you are unsure, please refer to the checklist on the costume bag. We sell some shoes at the studio but limited sizes will be available. If you prefer to shop online please see these links below as a helpful guide.
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What To Bring On Recital Day
We recommend to pack these following items in your dancer's bag for both Dress Rehearsal and Recital Day:
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All tights and shoes (we also recommend a backup pair of tights)
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Warm-ups and/or change of clothes
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Extra hair supplies (come with hair done!) – brush, hair ties, pins, hairspray
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Extra make-up (come with make-up done!) – eyes, cheeks, lips
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Make-up remover and q-tips
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Blanket or large beach towel
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Pillow and comfort items
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Water
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Dry snacks (no NUTS)
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Quiet activities - books, coloring books, electronics with headphones
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Label all belongings and pack before show day
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Please do not send valuables with dancers, we are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Check-In & Check-Out Process at the Theater
CLICK HERE FOR THE THEATER MAP WITH MARKED CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT LOCATIONS
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Check-In: Please check-in your dancer backstage, behind the Concert Hall theater.
Check-Out: Dancers will be released outside at the Cal Club Courtyard at the conclusion of the show.
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Grown Up & Me participants will be released immediately after their performance.
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Pre-Level dancers will be released at Intermission at the theater LOBBY
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Dancers ages 14 & Up will be released into the theater lobby at the conclusion of the show.
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Dancers must be accompanied by one parent at both check-in and check-out, unless they're over the age of 14 and have received approval by our Administrative staff.
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