Recital 2025- Day of Show

Step 1- Get ready at home
  • Put on makeup, tights, camisole, first costume (see website), hair done. (Dancers walk backstage in first costume/dance shoes on and small bag. Parents keep street shoes, jacket etc.)
  • Write dancer name in everything - shoes, costumes, accessories, bag
  • Pack all costume pieces and dance shoes in a small bag with dancer’s full name written on outside (ie. dance bag/garment bag/extra large ziploc).
    • Pack epipen in a small bag with dancer's name, allergies, parent contact info. (Staff have full list of student allergies that parents added to their account.)
  • Do not pack anything else-no snacks, water, toys. Shows are short and we have water if needed.
  • Use bathroom at home and upon arrival if needed.
  • Leave extra time for traffic, parking, and emotions :)

Step 2- Arrival at East Providence High School
  • Dancers arrive 30 minutes before your show in full stage makeup & hair done, first costume and shoes, other costumes and shoes in a small bag.
  • Remove street shoes (dance shoes on), coats, do last minute touch ups and bathroom before going to the check-in table. 
  • REMOVE ALL JEWELRY AT HOME-this is so important so dancers don't get upset here. 
  • One parent check-In dancer and receive a wristband required to pick up dancer after the show.  (Please put the wristband on yourself.  Do not wait for staff to put it on you.)
  • Give a last hug before CDDS staff and demonstrators escort dancers to backstage dressing room :)

During the Show
  • Dancers remain backstage with staff and volunteers (all submitted a current BCI) who change dancers in/out of their other costumes. Dancers wear a camisole and tights and are never nude. Boys have a private changing area and then return to their class in the common area.
  • Students cannot be dismissed early and must remain for the entire duration of the show.
  • Audience: Photo/video are prohibited during the show. Keep devices away at all times. Ushers will ask you to put your device away if they are out, please prevent disruption. There is a video for purchase. Enjoy the moment!

After the Show:
  • Remain in your seat until the curtain closes after the Parade of Dancers (final presentation of dancers at end of show). 
    • Give everyone the opportunity to see their dancer one more time and for dancers to return to the dressing room. Pickup does not begin until after the show.
  • One parent with wristband pick up dancer in the dressing room (past the check-in table). 
  • All other guests should exit the auditorium to allow preparing for the next show.
  • We ask for calmness and patience during dismissal for a safe and orderly exit.

Take a photo at the CDDS Step & Repeat on your way out and tag @cddsdancer on Instagram!