Just Gotta Dance

Land O'Lakes Classes Resume the 1st Thursday in September! We are very excited !

Please Remember:
Wesley Chapel Classes start later now: Preschool Ballet: 6:15
Musical Theater: 6:45

Classes as usual Friday, 5/29.
Saturday, 5/30 there is a recital rehearsal: 9:30 to 11:40 am.
Everyone is to come EXCEPT Little Gems and 5 and under class.
Thank you!

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Legends, Divas and Superstars! June 21st, 2026

Day: SUNDAY, JUNE 21st, 2026

Location: COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, 12707 COLLEGE HILL DR., HUDSON, FL.

Time: SHOW A: 12:00-1:30pm
SHOW B: 2:15- 4:30pm

There are 2 shows.

Show A will have guests seated at 11:45am. Performers must be at community center by 11:15am. Guests cannot come in at that time. We are preparing too many things. The 6 and under dancers may have their mom or grandma stay. ONLY 1. Rubies and Diamondz must also be there by 11:45 in 1st costume. They are also in Show B performing Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. Avery also has a solo.

When show is over, please leave promptly after a few pics.

Show B will have guests seated at 2:00pm. Performers must be at community center by 1:35pm dressed in their first costume and dance shoes. Guests cannot come in at that time. We are preparing too many things. Show should begin by 2:00pm.

Tickets are sold by Miss Ro: $10 a piece. 5 and under free. You may buy last minute at door if available. Cash only.

Refreshments will be there for all the families to enjoy. Please help yourself! You may bring water bottle or any non-alcoholic beverage you want to sip on through show.

Make-up: Neutral colors on eyes: no blue! Medium pink blush and lipstick. No red please.
Hair: Half up/half down. No hair hanging on side of face. Use gel for fly aways. Black hair elastic only.

Performers may bring water bottles only. Goldfish or pretzels are okay. We don’t want stained costumes.

PLEASE FEED CHILD GOOD BREAKFAST! High protein and not too much grease to prevent stomach upset and good energy.

Please have small cardboard box with performer’s name in Sharpie on it. Put all dance shoes, costume pieces and hair accessories in box. Put initials on each piece to prevent mix-ups. Backpacks and wardrobes are not allowed.

We have very qualified assistants to help the children change costumes. Parents stay seated. BY NO MEANS ARE ANY MEN ALLOWED IN DRESSING ROOMS.

We would like to have a wonderful and smooth sailing day for the children. There is plenty of seating and all will have a good view since I split the shows. Please act like adults and make our performers proud. After all, we are all so proud of them.

A DVD Recording of the shows will be available for $12 each.

Costume line up:

SHOW A:

1. Dear Future Husband: Juniors and Rubies- gold sequined unitard, tan tights, character shoes. Please come in this costume

2. American Kids!: 6 and under- Hip Hop 2 piece (red, white, blue), white socks and tan tap shoes.
Please leave on hip hop shorts through every costume change.

3. Wake Me Up Before You Go Go!: Belle- solo costume

4. Mind Over Matter: Kayla and Valentina- duet costumes

5. K-Pop!: 6 and under but not Presley or Annabelle- K-pop shirt, pastel colored skirts, white socks, hip hop shorts, tan ballet shoes.

6. I Won’t Give Up!: Bridgit and Elise- duet costumes

7. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy: Rubies and Diamondz- gold sequined unitard, tan tights, tan tap shoes

8. Because You Loved Me: Rubies and Juniors Lyrical- gold sequined unitard. Just put blue tutu on and tan ballet shoes.

9. Tiny Dancer: Avery solo costume

10. You Are My Sunshine: All 6 and under- sundress, hat, white socks and tan ballet shoes. Leave hip hop shorts on underneath.

SHOW B:

1. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy: Same as Show A

2. You Are My Child: Emily and Danny

3. Moonlight Sonata: Rori solo

4. Shcroeder: Brynn and Arianna duet

5. Tiny Dancer: Avery solo

6. Rescue: Aubree solo

7. You Say: Mackenzie solo

8. Beautiful: Elyse and Lily C duet

9. Girls: Lyrical Group- blue costume from Tangled and tan tights, tan ballet shoes

10. Bridge Over Troubled Water: Bellina solo

11. Come On A My House: Elyse solo

12. In The Dark: Lily C solo

13. Die With A Smile: Lily W solo

15. 4 Minutes: Lexi and Lexi duet

16. Someone To Watch Over Me: Arianna, Aubree, Brynn trio

17. I Dreamed A Dream: Tan Ballet Dress, tights, ballet shoes

There may be 2 more solos in this mix but overall, this is the line up.
Try on all costumes now. If you need tights or new ballet shoes, let me know now. I cannot help you the day or week before. I have most hair accessories with me.

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Tomorrow! Saturday, May 16th, recital practice: 9:30-11:40
The Little Gems 9:30-10:00
Aubree
Elise and Bridgit
Ariana
Brynn
GG
Jules
Avery
Bellina
Lily W
Rori
Lexi B
Elyse J
Mackenzie
Everyone else is free! Next practice 5/30

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How to be a Great Dance Parent for the Recital

Responsibilities and Duties of the Players:
Your Child/the Dancer:
Focus and prepare for the performance
Warm-up the mind and body
Follow directions of the adults organizing backstage

Studio Owner and Teachers
Too many duties to mention!!
Focus is on the students balanced with the technical functioning of the show
What they cannot be responsible for:
Answering questions or giving directions that have been laid out in emails and notices
Hair and make up of your child
Costume, shoes and accessories organization of your child
Drop off and Pick up of your child (Procedures will have been shared prior to recital day)

The Parent/Guardian
Keeping the dancer calm and yet excited about the performance up to drop off backstage
Packing and organizing all necessary items required backstage
Nourishing the dancer for long term energy (no sugar crashes please!)
Building confidence and a sense of eagerness to share their dancing with all members of the
audience

There will likely be much direction from the studio on the best way to prepare and support your
dancer to be prepared, including checklists of what to pack for backstage
This document is to share a few extra points that may not be considered as something to do
actively but rather more of a “please consider” list created after decades in the industry caring
for the well being of 1000’s of students.

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How to be a
Great Dance Parent
on Recital Day:

Duties are Shared: Know what YOU are Responsible to Organize
Child/Dancer: Own emotions (age appropriate), Warm-Up and Performance
Owner/Teacher: Theater organizations, producing/running the show, the dance, warm-up
Parent/Guardian: Packing, planning, driving, hydration and nourishment, keeping your
child happy and stress free, managing the stimulation and likely Hair & Make-Up application
Organization
Costume, Accessories, Shoes, Hair and Make-Up (practice in advance if you are new)
Planning of timing for the day to allow for relaxed meals, preparation and driving time
Nutritious meals and snacks that give long term energy instead of a sugar crash
Please label with initials everything that goes with your child to the theater
Emotional Needs of your Child
Lower your expectations of your child for the day as stress lowers our self management
abilities and heightens our emotional sensitivity and reactivity
Pick your battles: This is not the day for a lesson and growth, except about preparation
Ask how they are feeling and then listen and validate any nerves or fears without trying to
change their state; listen and reassure while avoiding language that could dismiss the
legitimacy of their nerves and anxiety. Being truly heard often releases much of the stress
Stress is easily transferable, so avoid adding stress to your child AND avoid any stresses
yourself so that you are a beacon of calm and relaxation
Give lots of time to organize and prepare to leave the house and plenty of time for the
drive to the theater allowing for an early arrival even with traffic
Avoid scheduling stressful deadlines or events for the day before or day of recital if at all
possible ie. not a birthday party the same afternoon as an evening performance
Moderate the Stimulation on the Day
An overstimulated dancer runs the risk of having a meltdown at the theater, lessening
performance ability and possibly even refusing to perform
Schedule the visit with the additional family and friends coming to watch the theater for
AFTER the recital; this is true for young children as well as older teens
Let you child focus on the task at hand without any added distractions
A Year of Hard Work has gone into Recital Day
The final hours are just as important as the previous months so
keep the focus right up until it is time to sit and enjoy the show!

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Happy Mothers Day to all the mamas and the mama's mamas!