21st Annual Recital
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Important Dates | Recital Orders | Stage-Ready 101
Dress Rehearsal | Professional Photos | Recital - Dressing Room Recital - Audience Etiquette | Recital Tickets | Recital -Venue Parking
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View Dress Rehearsal Times & Show Assignments by class
Show Times
May 31st 9:00 am
May 31st 11:00 am
May 31st 1:00 pm
May 31st 3:00 pm
May 31st 5:00 pm
May 31st 7:00 pm
June 1st 9:15 am
June 1st 11:15 am
June 1st 1:15 pm
June 1st 3:15 pm
June 1st 5:30 pm
Important Dates
April 5th ใ
Recital T-Shirt and Recital Program Ad online orders are due.
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May 18th ใ
Recital Tickets go on sale online. All account balances must be paid to purchase.
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May 16th & 17th, May 19th-22nd, & May 27th-28th ใ
Dress Rehearsals on stage at David Brearley High School in Kenilworth, NJ.
May 31st & June 1st ใ
21st Annual Recital at David Brearley High School in Kenilworth, NJ. See Recital assignments for your dancer's show.
Recital Orders
RECITAL T-SHIRTS
T-shirts $25 ...........................................................................................................due April 5th
All shirts have the Recital artwork on the front and "cast member" on the back. A great way for your dancer to remember their big moment! Place orders here.
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PROGRAM ADS
Various sizes .........................................................................................................due April 5th
Send a special message to your dancer on their big day! Visit the Recital Program Ads page to submit your ad. For Recital Sponsorship opportunities for businesses, please email our office at office@fdc.dance for more information.
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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS
Available at Dress Rehearsal
Digital photo packages of your Dancer in costume will be available for purchase at Dress Rehearsal ONLY. See Dress Rehearsal section below for more details.
FLOWERS AND GIFTS
Available for pre-order and at Recital
Flowers, cookies, and other congratulatory items will be available for purchase at the theater on Recital Day. However, some of our most popular items sell out fast. Pre-order a special surprise for your dancer below:
Pre-order special FDC Recital gifts! Deadline April 5th.
Looking for Digital Downloads of the performance?
We are thrilled to share that all ticket purchases to our 21st Annual Recital include a complimentary Digital Download of the performance. *Please note that this is NOT a livestream of the event. You will receive a download link via email at a later date.
Hair & Makeupโ
Girls should have their hair in a low-bun with NO BANGS. Bun Kits can be purchased in Fusion's office, and a video tutorial can be found below and our socials.
Makeup is optional but highly recommended. Dancers should use neutral eyeshadows, blush, red or pink lipstick, and mascara so they are not washed out by the stage lights.
Boys should wear chapstick and "do" their hair with gel or hairspray so that it does not fall in their eyes.
Stage-Ready 101
Costumesโ
Costumes will be sent home in the Spring after being tried on in class. Please put your dancer's costume somewhere safe and do not touch until Recital. We cannot guarantee a replacement if lost or damaged. Instructions for any included accessories will be put on the garment bag for the costume.
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Girls should not wear underwear but instead wear the included tights. We recommend purchasing a back-up pair from the office. Boys should wear socks that match their shoe color.
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We ask that your dancer not wear nail polish or dangling jewelry on stage.
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Please do not send your dancer to Dress Rehearsal or Recital with family heirlooms or other valuables!
View A Recital
Bun Tutorial →
Dress Rehearsal will be held on stage at David Brearley High School in Kenilworth, NJ on May 16th & 17th, May 19th-22nd, & May 27th & 28th. Each class will only rehearse once.
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A detailed breakdown of Dress Rehearsal times can be found here, in your Fusion Parent Portal account, and at our office.
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Please plan accordingly to have your dancer ready (costume, tights, shoes, hair, and makeup) prior to their assigned time so that rehearsal can remain on schedule.
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Dress Rehearsal FAQโ
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All dancers must attend their scheduled dress rehearsal in order to participate in the show.
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Only one parent or guardian may accompany each dancer to Dress Rehearsal. Dress Rehearsal is not open to additional family members.
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There will be a row in the auditorium labeled with your dancer's class. Upon arrival, please go to your row and put your dancer's shoes on so they are ready to go!
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Parents will remain in the auditorium while dancers are rehearsing. No Parents will be allowed backstage or in the photo area. Dancers will be escorted back to the auditorium at the conclusion of their rehearsal.
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Videotaping during Dress Rehearsal is allowed. Flash photography is prohibited.
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Parent Tip
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Set a calendar appointment with your dancer's rehearsal day and time, allowing ample time for parking. Rehearsal times may differ slightly from your dancer's class time.
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Dress Rehearsal & Photos
Professional Photosโ
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Photo packages of your dancer in costume will be available for purchase upon arrival at Dress Rehearsal.
Packages are $35 for TWO full-resolution digital images, for download only. Links to download photos will be emailed in June.
Professional Photos FAQโ
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SIBLINGS
Siblings may take photos together. If their rehearsal times are not on the same day, both siblings may come dressed during one rehearsal time. Let Fusion Staff know upon arrival.
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Can I see the photos first? Can we retake photos after seeing them?
No individual dancer photos will be taken without an order. There is not an opportunity to preview photos or for photos to be purchased later. No photos can be retaken for any reason.
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What if my dancer takes more than one class?
A package must be purchased for each class/costume that you would like photos of your dancer in. Packages can not be split between two costumes.
Recital tickets will be sold online beginning Sunday, May 18th.
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You will be able to choose your individual, assigned seats on the ticket buying site. Tickets are first-come, first-serve and will be sold online only until Thursday, May 29th, after which they may be purchased at the door, if available.
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To gain access to the ticket purchasing site each family will need an individual code. To receive your code, all account balances, including May & June tuition, must be paid. Codes will be emailed to you the week of May 5th.
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Recital Tickets
Ticket FAQโ
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All ticket purchases to our 21st Annual Recital include a complimentary Digital Download of the performance you purchase. *Please note that this is NOT a livestream of the event. You will receive a download link at a later date.
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You must purchase a ticket for each show that you wish to attend.
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There are no limits to the number of tickets you may purchase. We have many Recitals so that there are plenty of seats for everyone and your dancer's entire fan club can attend!
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Ticket pricing is the same for children, adults, and seniors. Every child will need a ticket unless an infant can sit comfortably on your lap.
To eliminate potential site congestion, sale times will be staggered on Sunday, May 18th.
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May 31st 9:00am show time - 10:00am sale time
May 31st 11:00am show time - 10:15am sale time
May 31st 1:00pm show time - 10:30am sale time
May 31st 3:00pm show time - 10:45am sale time
May 31st 5:00pm show time - 11:00am sale time
May 31st 7:00pm show time - 11:15am sale time
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June 1st 9:15am show time - 11:30am sale time
June 1st 11:15am show time - 11:45am sale time
June 1st 1:15pm show time - 12:00pm sale time
June 1st 3:15pm show time - 12:15pm sale time
June 1st 5:30pm show time - 12:30pm sale time
Backstage Dressing Roomsโ
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Fusion's dressing rooms are highly supervised and organized. To keep it stress-free for parents and fun for dancers, we have a few rules and guidelines.
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Backstage "Groups"โ
Every dancer has an assigned group backstage. The groups will be labeled and there will be Fusion Event Staff to assist you. -
Check-in Time
Dancers must be signed in 30 minutes before showtime by one chaperone. The SAME chaperone must sign them out at the end of the show. -
Parent "Wristbands"โ
Each family will receive one "backstage wristband" at sign-in. You must be wearing this wristband to come backstage during the show.
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Miscellaneous
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Dancers must remain in the dressing room for the entire show. There are no exceptions. Siblings performing in the same show will be able to watch the live stream that our videographer sets up in the Dressing Room.
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Products with common allergens are not allowed in the dressing rooms. Please do not forget to remove your dancer's jewelry and to take it and other valuables with you.
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โAt the end of the show, every Dancer is brought back onstage to take a final bow and to receive a medal!
Recital Weekend
Audience Etiquetteโ
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To remain respectful of the dancers who worked so hard for their big moment, the following will be strictly enforced.
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Failure to adhere may result in removal from the auditorium at the discretion of Fusion Staff & Kenilworth Police.
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No flash photography or video is allowed. Tablet & cellphone use is prohibited.
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Audience members must remain seated during each dance. Please do not stand up. It blocks the view of other audience members and our videographer.
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Doors WILL NOT BE OPENED WHILE A DANCE IS ONSTAGE. There will be no exceptions. Thank you for remaining respectful of the dancers and other audience members.
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Don't forget—when everyone puts the dancers first, recital is a memorable experience for all!
Venue Parkingโ
Don't forget...every show starts ON TIME!
Please allow yourself enough time to park and please remind members of your party that are arriving separately to do the same. All vehicles must be parked legally. Cars blocking fire lanes may receive a ticket from Kenilworth Police.
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*Additional parking is available behind Harding Elementary School. Access from N 18th St.