Character Con, October 4

Saturday, October 4, 2025 CDDS perform @ 1pm: Mulligans Island, Cranston RI

Dancers arrive stage ready. Company & Hippityy Hop Crew arrive 12:30pm, Preschool/Primary arrive 12:45pm
We perform in sprinkle or shine. A decision will be made by 7pm the night before if heavy rain in the forecast. There is no rain date.
CDDS performersdo not need to purchase an event ticket. Parents will receive a discount code for ticket. All other guests require regular ticket.
CLICK HERE for event page.
Saturday Demonstrators: arrive with hair and makeup done, not lipstick. Demonstrate until 11:15am, get ready at studio and head to show.

Cast & Show Order as of 9/15

My House - Lealise Hughes, Chloe Wilcox, Chloe Bouchard, Carly Dollarhide, Andrea Crum
Born Ready- Closed Class cast TBD 9/26
Simply The Best - Malin de Roxas
It’s A Small World - Preschool 2024-2025 Recital Routine
Spidey & Friends - Hippity Hop Crew cast TBD9/25
Blah Blah Blah - PVD Fest cast: Madelyn Amitrano, Sophia Braga, Malin de Roxas, Lealise Hughes, Miranda Hutchinson, Carly Cate Iacobucci, Gabriella Paulino, Makenna Rebello, Chloe Wilcox, Mila Longo, Lily Kelliher
Bluey dance party

Rehearsals
Hippity Hop Crew Rehearsal: Thursday October 2 7:55-8:15pm
Company Rehearsals
(Rhy/Jr/Sr in class/rehearsal block)

Arrival

Performance location: Stage at Mulligans Island (in the large grass lot before the the mini-golf)
Preschool/Primary dancers arrive stage ready 12:45pm.
Company & Hippity Hop Crew dancers arrive stage ready 12:30pm. CDDS warmup jacket and leggings on over first costume (If you don't have a warmup jacket wear any CDDS or black zip-up. ). Remove 5 minutes before show and give all belongings to parents. NO - nail polish or jewelry

ALL

BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES if staying to enjoy the festival. Change in port a potty or your car, we do not have a tent. Dancers should not play or eat in costume.
Students stay with CDDS staff upon arrival and return to parents after they perform.
Leave plenty of time for parking and finding our performance area so you are not late.
Contact the Studio Google Line if you need any assistance day of the show 401-288-1232. This line is only active 1 hour before the performance.

What to Wear
Primary

Costume, headpiece, pink tights, pink Ballet shoes
Hair in a low bun, center part, slicked back.
Stage makeup: Girls- (brown eyeshadow, black mascara, pink blush, bright red lipstick (Suggested lipstic: MAC-Red, MAC-Russian Red, Sephora cream liquid lipstick-Always Red). Boys: light stage makeup that they are comfortable wearing, or none if not comfortable. Hair combed back out of face,
Slides/easy slip on shoes over dance shoes. Don't wear dance shoes on ground as much as possible.
No jewelry or nail polish
Parents hold all belongings.
BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES if staying to enjoy the festival. Change in port a potty or your car, we do not have a tent. Dancers should not play or eat in costume.

Company & Hippity Hop Crew

Costume and accessories, headpiece secured, tan tights, appropriate dance shoes, camisole (full body).
Full stage makeup, rhinestone earrings.
- Required lipstick: MAC-Red, MAC-Russian Red or Sephora cream liquid lipstick-Always Red
- Rhy/Jr/Sr false eyelashes.
Hair in a low bun, center part, slicked back
Arrive in warmup jacket and black leggings/dance pants on over costume. HHC without warmup jacket wear black zip up.
Slides/easy slip on shoes over dance shoes. Don't wear dance shoes on ground as much as possible.
No jewelry or nail polish
Parents hold all belongings.
Changing pods for those in multiple routines.
BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES if staying to enjoy the festival. Change in port a potty or your car, we do not have a tent. Dancers should not play or eat in costume.

Remember: You are representing CDDS when out in public at an event, on social media and when wearing CDDS merch. The behavior and harmony clause applies. Always be kind and respectful, smile and have a positive attitude :)