Recital Day is a big moment.

Arrive 30 minutes before your dancers show

Arrive fully dressed in costume for the first dance (see Appearance Checklist)

Check-in your dancer - outside, behind the recital venue. Dancers 13+ may check themselves in. Only one parent present per dancer.

After check-in, dancers go backstage with MSDA Staff

Parents keep extra costumes & items with them in the auditorium (ensure dance shoes are in the bottom of each costume bag).

After their first dance, dancers return to the right side of the auditorium.

Parent meets them for costume changes. Change costumes immediately:
- Girls → curtained dressing rooms (right side)
- Boys → lobby restrooms

Double-check the dance order to avoid mistakes

Staff escorts dancers backstage after changes (right side)

Parent return to seats

Stay familiar with the recital lineup.

Be ready for quick, organized costume changes.

Dancers remain backstage after their final dance to receive trophies.

End of Act dismissal order:
13+ dancers first. Remaining dancers dismissed usually youngest to oldest with their last dance.

Parents of younger dancers should be toward the front of the line.

If your dancer performs in the next act, they remain backstage

Only one parent needs to be present for pickup.

Ask family/friends to keep dismissal area clear.

🏆 Dancer Dismissal

🎶 During the Show

👗 Costume Changes

⏰ Check-In

Step 01

Step 02

Step 03

Step 04

Parent Checklist

Recital Day