SVDC
28th Anniversary
Dance Recital

Dress Rehearsal: Thurs. June 8
Recital: Sat June 10, 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm, Sun June 11, 1:00pm
(all classes dance 2 shows, solo/duo/trio dance 1 show)
Scroll down for the recital line-up
Welcome to our 2023 Dance Recital Information Page!
We are estatic to annuounce that our dance recital will be held at Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University. We were so fortunate to be able to secure such a professional facilty for our annual recital. From the stage to the lighting masters that we are able to work with, this will be an unbelievable experience for each and every dancer. We are looking forward to celebrate our 28th recital under the direction of Miss Holly.
This page should provide you with ALL the information you need for our upcoming dance recital. If you have any additional questions please see the front desk.
The recital is a dancer's SUPERBOWL
Every single student is a part of the SVDC family. If you are new or a returning parent please take the time to read this information and make note of all of the important dates.
Class songs to practice, costume pictures, class costume requirements including hair and makeup and more can be found on your parent portal by clicking the button below
Zoellner Arts Center
420 E. Packer Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Dress Rehearsal - Thurs. June 8
Twinkle Stars - 5:15
Act I- 6:00
Act II- 7:00
Recital - Sat. June 10, 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm, Sun June 11, 1pm
Our annual recital is an exciting event for students, staff and parents. The children have worked very hard all year and are excited to showcase what they have learned. We as teachers have seen tremendous growth in all of our students since the first day of classes back in September! For parents new to SVDC, our studio’s dedication and commitment to excellence over the past 28 years has made our recital an outstanding event, from our professional lighting and sound to our dedicated back-stage crew, we take great pride in this annual event.
Following, you will find all of the information you need for this exciting time of year. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to a staff member.
TICKET SALES
Ticket sales start on SUNDAY MAY 28th. They will be ONLINE and tickets will be reserved on a first come, best seat available basis. Online orders will start at 12pm. All accounts must be paid for the year (including June tuition), in order to purchase tickets. You will receive an email with the link to purchase tickets on the morning of Sunday, May 28th. Because this facility has plenty of seating, Each family is allowed UNLIMITED TICKETS. Tickets can be researved through the Zoellner Arts Center Box Office, there is also a processing fee.
Ticket price...$19.50 in advance, $21.50 at the door. All seats are RESERVED SEATING. If dancers will be watching the show, they will need a ticket. If you have a child under 3, they will not need a ticket if sitting on a lap. If they occupy a seat, they will need a ticket.
ALL MAY & JUNE tuition (including past due balances) must be paid by May 27th. You will not receive a ticket code to purchase tickets until your account is paid in full (unless you are on auto-pay. Auto-pay for June will go through June 1st and you can still purchase your tickets in May))
RECITAL T-SHIRT
Every year we print a special recital t-shirt commemorating this exciting event! This year’s t-shirts will be available to order online and will also be available at the recital, but in limited quantity, so please make sure to place your
orders in advance! You can order here: RECITAL T-SHIRT LINK
RECITAL DVD’S
Our annual dance recital will be professionally videotaped. This year we are going to have them available on USB. All shows will be on the USB. The cost of the USB is $35. For the safety of our students and integrity of our choreography, videotaping is not allowed during the recital performance. You can order in your parent portal under the online store.
HAIR/MAKEUP/DRESS CODE
The following applies to Pictures, Dress Rehearsal and Recital. All children need to wear makeup as performance and camera lighting can make the skin look very pale. For the younger girls, blue eyeshadow, blush and red lipstick. Make sure to gel and hair spray hair for a sleek and professional look. Buns and hair pieces should be secured with bobby pins. Older girls – No black or colored bras straps, nude only!
NO Jewelry of any kind (unless otherwise instructed), NO nail polish, NO underwear under tights.
This is for the uniformity and professionalism of our dance recital
DRESS REHEARSAL
Will be at the Zoellner Arts Center
DRESS REHEARSAL START TIMES:
Twinkle Star classes……….5:15 pm
Act I ………………6:00
Act II ………………7:00
We will not be rehearsing competition solo’s during dress rehearsal
We schedule a dress rehearsal so our students can become familiar with the stage and to ensure proper lighting, sound and direction. Please make sure you are on-site and in full costume/makeup/hair by your designated time.
No Video taping is allowed during dress rehearsal and we ask that only one parent accompany each child.
RECITAL -
Our shows run approximately 2hrs long with intermission. We ask that all audience members exit the auditorium when the show is ovr.
**** Please note – The recital line up is final. There will be no changes to accommodate personal schedules, please do not ask. It's hard to accommodate multiple dances for costume changes.
RECITAL POLICIES
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Please arrive at the Auditorium 30 minutes before performance time. Doors open to the public 30 minutes before performance time.
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COSTUMES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE AUDITORIUM or anywhere outside of the “backstage area”. Please cover up when in public, costumes are for stage only.
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Doors to the auditorium will only be opened BETWEEN NUMBERS. Please be courteous to our performers and proceed to the exit during the applause and refrain from any unnecessary exit/entry. Ushers will be available at all doors to assist. A majority of ushers are through the Zoellner Arts Center and they are very strict with this policy. This is proper theater ettiquitte.
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ABSOLUTELY NO VIDEOTAPING IS PERMITTED DURING RECITAL. You will be asked to leave the auditorium.
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Only 1 parent/guardian will be allowed in the backstage area when picking up/dropping off your child. Please be advised that dressing rooms are GIRLS only, if your child needs assistance please ask another dance Mom, or talk to our desk staff prior to the recital. Please make sure the dressing rooms are tidy and picked up after when the recital is finished. If your child is under 10, please do not leave them unattended in the dressing room. Everyone must be picked up after their dance number.
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NO pictures or selfies in dressing rooms, you will be asked to leave.
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If you have any questions/concerns during Dress Rehearsal or the Recital, please see one of our backstage staff (not Miss Holly).
OTHER REMINDERS:
* Please make sure to drop your child off at least 9 numbers before their performance. You can pick up your child after
they dance. We do not have babysitting services backstage as our parent volunteers also want to see the show
after their childrens dances. Older children are not allowed to hang out in the dressing rooms if they are finished dancing.
* Please make sure to clean up after your dancer in the dressing room.
CLASSROOM MOMS
We are looking for Classroom Moms for each performance for ALL Twinkle Stars and Combination Stars classes. Responsibilities include staying with the class at all times, line ups, walking them backstage, and walking them back to the dressing room after their performance. Classroom Moms must stay with the entire class until all children have been picked up. With this, comes the added perk of watching your child from the wings of the stage – the best seat in the house! Please see the desk to sign up
USHERS
We are looking for ushers for all performances. You may volunteer for as little or as many performances as you like. Ushers will be handing out programs and monitoring the entry/exit at either our main or side doors as well as helping with ticketing and intermission.
If you are interested in being an usher please sign up here.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing our fabulous dancers on stage!!!
Miss Holly
Director SVDC
Saturday Afternoon - 1:00 pm
ACT I
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Rio (opening number)
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Walk The Dinosaur - Acro I Tues
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Peppermint Candy Canes - Mermaid Sat
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Kite Song - Combo B Wed
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Real Wild Child - Acro IV Mon
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Another One Bites The Dust - Ania/Payton
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In Case You Don't Live Forever - Ali
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Tron - Ballet D
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Lion - Jordyn
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Like A Bird - Pearls
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Baby Take A Bow - Mermaid Thurs
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Hot Chocolate - Diamond
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A World Of My Own - Combo C Thurs
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Someday - Payton
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Words - Ruby
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Aristo-Cats - Mermaid Mon
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Can't Help Falling In Love - Diamonds
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Grow- Acro III Thurs
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Under The Boardwalk - Amethyst
ACT II
1. Serotonin - Diamond
2. Rich Girl - Ruby
3. Ghost- Acro II Wed
4. Dancing In The Dark - Combo A Tues
5. Fly To Your Heart - Starfish Mon
6. 2023 Graduates
7. Welcome To Wonderland - Delaney
8. Hold Me Closer - Acro IV Wed
9. Salute - Pearls
10. Sea Cruise - Dolphin Tues
11. One Way Or Another - Combo B Tues
12. Come Together- Diamonds
13. Get Me Bodied - Tenn Hip Hop
14. When I Grow Up - Pearl/Ruby
15. I Could Hve Done More - Ania
16. I Lived - Aisley
17. Hold Your Breath - Mantana
18. Anchor - Madi/Makayla
19. The Four Seasons - Spring - Ballet B
Saturday Evening 6:00 pm
ACT I
1. Rio (opening number)
2. Peppermint Candy Canes - Mermaid Saturday
3. Baby Take A Bow - Mermaid Thursday
4. How Soon Is Now - Madi J
5. Ghost - Acro II Wed
6. White Teeth Teens - Acro V
7. Cool Cat In Town - Pearls
8. It Takes Two - Combo C Thurs
9. Tron - Ballet D
10. Candyman - Evie/Madi
11. Dos Aruguitas - Ballet A Mon
12. Under The Boardwalk - Amethyst
13. Hot Chocolate - Diamond
14. Sea Cruise - Dolphin Tues
15. Nobody Knows - Emeralds
16. Real Wild Child - Acro IV Mon
17. Hold Onto Me - Nat/Lilly
18. Boomboyah - Ruby
19. Have A Little Faith In Me - Teen Contemporary
20. No Boys Allowed - Quinn/Charlotte
21. No Roots - Diamond
ACT II
1. 2023 Graduates
2. Fever - Morgen
3. Fly Like A Bird - Pearls
4. Take It All - Lilly
5. One Way Or Another - Combo B Tues
6. Little Red Wagon - Dakota
7. Queen Mix - Acro III Thurs
8. The Kite Song - Combo B Wed
9. Serotonin - Diamond
10. Get Me Bodied - Teen Hip Hop
11. When I Grow Up - Ruby/Pearl
12. Burning Love - Starfish Mon
13. Fall For You - Nat
14. Roar - Dolphin Mon
15. Lean On Me - Madi F
16. A Million Dreams - Charlotte/Evie
17. The Swan - Ballet C
Sunday Afternoon - 1:00 pm
ACT I
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Rio (Opening Number)
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Walk The Dinosaur - Acro I Tues
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In A World of My Own - Combo C Thurs
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Burning Love - Starfish Mon
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I Just Got Paid - Mantana
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Cool Cat In Town - Pearls
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White Teeth Teens - Acro V Wed
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Have a Little Faith In Me - Teen Contemporary
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Nobody Knowns - Emeralds
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The Cave - Avery
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Boomboyah - Ruby
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Glam - Kyleigh/Keira
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Headlights - Emily
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The Swan - Ballet C
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Dos Oruguitas - Ballet A
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I've Been Loving You Too Long - Emma
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Queen Mix - Acro III Thurs
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Aristo-Cats - Mermaid Mon
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Words - Ruby
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The Girl You Think I Am - Dakota
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Edelweiss - Elise
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No Roots - Diamonds
ACT II
1. The Four Seasons - Spring - Ballet A
2. Grow - Acro III Thurs
3. Can't Help Falling In Love - Diamond
4. Dancing In The Dark - Combo A Tues
5. Roar - Dolphin Mon
6. Somewhere Only We Know - Isabella
7. Rich Girl - Ruby
8. Salute - Pearl
9. It Takes Two - Combo C Thurs
10. 2023 Graduates
11. Forgive Myself - Nyah
12. Fly To Your Heart - Starfish Mon
13. For The Boys - Zoey
14. Buttons - Trio
15. Bring Me Close - Kyleigh
16. Girl On Fire - Keira
17. Acro IV- Wed
18. Come Together - Diamond
Theatre Etiquette
As art educators, we feel that it is our responsibility to teach young people the appropriate audience etiquette. This also makes a more enjoyable performance for all audience members. These guidelines make sure our dancers give their best possible performance without distractions.
* Please refrain from talking during dance performances
* Enter and exit only between numbers
* All phones should be turned off or on silent
* All restless or crying infants should be removed from the performance area.
* For the safety of our dancers and integrity of our choreography, no photos or videos are
allowed to be taken.
* Please be kind to our volunteers they are also parents of dancers and just want the best
performance for their children and are helping to make that possible.