LFDA RECITAL 2025
SATURDAY, mAY 10
Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake ForestJoin us for a day filled with dance! It will be a day to celebrate students and staff as they share their artistry and dedication in this end of season performance.
Elemental Show 1: 10:00am
Elemental Show 2: 12:00pm
Elemental Show 3: 2:00pm
Elemental Show 4: 4:00pm
What show is my dancer in?Click on the links below for the Show Orders and to find out what show your dancer is in.
We are excited to invite you to Lake Forest Dance Academy's 2025 Recital!
Details:
- Recital will be performed at Gorton Community Center.
- Ticket allotment is 8 per family per show.
- Performances will run approx. one hour each, with no intermission.
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SATURDAY, MAY 10
Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
Join us for a day filled with dance! It will be a day to celebrate students and staff as they share their artistry and dedication in this end of season performance.
Elemental Show 1: 10:00am
Elemental Show 2: 12:00pm
Elemental Show 3: 2:00pm
Elemental Show 4: 4:00pm
Performance Details:
- Dancers will need to arrive 30 minutes before the show. A teacher will escort dancers to dressing rooms.
- Dancers should wear their first costumes, hair in a bun and make up applied.
- Dancers are to remain in designated areas until the recital is completed. All dancers will participate in the finale.
- After the performance, all early year’s dancers will be dismissed from the stage in the theater. All Level 1 and up dancers will be dismissed and escorted from dressing rooms to the lobby area.
Costume Care
- Costumes are NOT to be used for dress up until AFTER recital.
- Label costumes, shoes and accessories with the student's name.
- Pack accessories in a clear plastic bag labeled with the student's name.
- Steam all costumes prior to picture day and again before recital.
Alterations
- If your dancer's measurements fell on the border of sizes, costumes are sized up to allow for growth and alterations. Costumes can always be made smaller but can rarely be made bigger with alterations.
- Alterations are the responsibility of the parent and are minor. They can be done at home or most dry cleaners can accommodate.
Undergarments
- We ask that all dancers with multiple costumes wear a nude colored camisole leotard. A nude colored camisole leotard should be worn under costumes for added privacy during costume changes. This should be worn closest to the skin. Here is a link to a recommendation: nude leotard
Show Orders:
Click on the links below for the Show Orders!
- RECITAL PHOTO DAY: Tuesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 2
- MANDATORY RECITAL REHEARSALS: May 3-8
- SPRING RECITAL: Sat, May 10
LFDA RECITAL PHOTO DAY IS Tuesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 2.
- Photos are taken at the Recreation Center
- Participation is highly encouraged.
- Please plan on attending all your class photos even if you are not ordering prints.
- Individual photos will be taken in Studio 2 and are available by appointment only.
- Please do not sign up for individual photos during the class scheduled photo.
- Sign up for individual photos here.
- Bring all costume pieces and accessories and label everything with your name.
- Arrive in plenty of time to fill out order forms.
- Payment is due with your order. Check - payable to Kathleen Weinstein Photography or Venmo @Kathleen-Weinstein-1
Order your recital flowers ahead and pick them up at the theater!
All online orders will be available for pickup on site the day of the event at our booth and the website will accept orders until the day before at midnight.
Dress rehearsals
- All rehearsals are mandatory.
- All dress rehearsals will take place May 3 – May 8.
- Dress rehearsals will take place at the Recreation Center during your regularly scheduled class time.
- Costumes should be worn.
Show Tickets
Show Date: MAY 10
- Online Ticket Sales open Thursday, April 10 at 12:00pm.
- Tickets are $17.00 each and seating is assigned.
- Any child under the age of 3 not sitting in a lap will require a ticket.
- Tickets are limited to 8 tickets per family.
- Ticket link to be emailed after spring break!!
Friendly Reminders!
General Recital Do's & Don’ts:
- Dancers must attend rehearsals to perform in the recital.
- Please arrive at least 35 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow for parking, getting their dancer checked in.
- Label all costumes, accessories, and shoes.
- Put all belongings in a bag labeled with dancer's name.
- Dancers are not allowed to wear any jewelry, watches, or nail polish.
- Please do not bring valuables or electronics to any stage, tech, dress rehearsal or performance.
- Make up should be blush high on cheekbones, red lipstick - Revlon 740 and a small amount of eye shadow and mascara.
- No photography or videos taken of performances. This is not only distracting to other audience members, but it also distracting to the dancers performing.
Recital Media Package:
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