What are the extras for the year end show?
Most studios put on a year end show in a professional theater and students must have a costume for their dance number. Some studios ask parents to sew childrens costumes, or pay extra if they are not able to do the sewing. This can be inconvenient and frustrating for parents who are busy or cant sew. Our studio orders costumes from professional companies and we always work to match the artistic elements of the dance with the appropriate costume for each age group. While some studios allow students to wear just class leotards and skirts on stage, we believe a beautiful costume helps dancers get into character, have the confidence and motivation to perform their best and make their parents proud. Many studios also require parents to purchase tickets for the performance night. At our studio, there are no tickets to buy, required amount of tickets to sell, or donation jars to make audience members feel guilty. Instead, we charge a modest performance fee and encourage students to invite the
