The long awaited
moment is finally here! Seeing your child on stage dancing his or her heart out
can be a wonderful moment, however the chaos that surrounds a dance recital can
put a damper on the event for even the most seasoned dance parents. Here a few
tips to ensure that you’re expertly prepared and able to fully appreciate the
experience with your child.
BEFORE THE RECITAL
Keep those flyers. All
the flyers and handouts your dance class will provide for you will be chock
full of important information. Staying organized will is the first step in
order to have a stress-free experience. It’s a good idea to keep a folder with
all of the important dance related notes that have been handed out.
Get the costume
ready. Have your child try the costume on in advance before
the recital and try out a few moves in it. This is the perfect time to test
for fit as well as function so that if any adjustments or safety pins are
necessary, you will have plenty of time to apply them.
Makeup trial run. For
young dancers, the act of putting on and wearing makeup can be quite
foreign. Doing a test run of the makeup beforehand can help prevent any
meltdowns the day of the recital.
THE DAY OF THE
RECITAL
Pack activities for
down time. Cards, coloring books, or similar activities can be great
ways to keep your child busy during downtime without endangering his or her
costume. Your dance studio will likely inform you of their policy on snacks and
activities allowed in the waiting area.
Bring an emergency
kit. This can be your catch-all bag for
anything and everything you might need during the show. Baby wipes, makeup,
safety pins, hairspray, clear nail polish (for tight runs), bobby pins, hair
elastics etc. will prove to be extremely helpful on the big day.
Arrive early. Give
yourself time to get your dancer ready and deal with any unforeseen parking or
seating issues. It’s best to make sure that dancers aren’t under any excess
stress.
Enjoy yourself! Kids won’t be kids forever so enjoy the moment
you’ve prepared all year for! When they are grown up it’ll be fun to look back
at a memorable experience.
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