+ REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES

Q: When will my child rehearse and perform?

• Click here for your dancer's rehearsal and performance schedule.

• Dancers must arrive 15 minutes prior to their call times and be in full costume and hair, ready to perform / rehearse. (There will be a small changing area in the lobby. If your dancer needs to change, you must arrive extra early to be dressed and ready 15 minutes before the call time.)

• Dancers may not bring any personal or valuable belongings with them backstage. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

• No food is permitted backstage

• Dancers rehearsing / performing in the same day must be picked up after each rehearsal / performance. Parent volunteers are welcome to assist during breaks.

• If your dancer can leave the theater alone, please send us an email at info@cynthiakingdance.com.

Q: Do I get to watch rehearsals?

• No. Parents are not allowed in the theater during rehearsals on May 2 & 3. Parents will not accompany dancers backstage. Staff will be present to supervise dancers.

+ LOCATION

Where will the tech rehearsals and performances take place?

• All rehearsals and performances on May 2 and 3 are held at Kumble Theater (1 University Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11201). There will be no dance classes on those dates.
• During the break between rehearsals and performances your dancer will need to be picked-up.
• There are great local food options for dancers and families during breaks between Rehearsals and Calltimes. Here are some of our recommendations: Next Stop Vegan, LuAnne's Wild Ginger, and a variety of eateries in Dekalb Market.

+ COSTUMES & HAIR

• Costumes will be distributed as they are ready.

• Everyone will wear the same brand & color of tights we have at the studio. If you do not already have these (tan) tights, you must purchase them from us. Tights with holes are not appropriate for the performance.

• DANCERS SHOULD NOT WEAR UNDERWEAR (regardless of dancer's age). A costume and tights are like a bathing suit.

• Write your dancer's name inside the costumes, shoes and tights. EVERYTHING!

• We shoot photos during dress reheasal. Dancers must look exactly the way they will look in the performance. Hair must be neatly tied or braided in a bun, wear proper tights, costumes and ballet slippers, no nail polish, tattoos or jewelry.

• Some costumes are yours to keep and some get returned back to the studio. We will let you know which costumes need to be returned.

• Dancers needing undergarment support must wear items that are not visible with their costumes. We recommend the following items or something similar:

• Capezio bra with clear back strap
• Capezio low back camisole leotard
• Capezio convertible bra with clear back strap

Q: What about hair and accessories?

• For rehearsals AND performances hair must be neatly tied or braided back, close to the head in a bun. No decorative accessories. No beads. Short hair pulled back away from the face. Use gel or hairspray to secure all fly-aways.

• No nail polish, nail tips, tattoos, or jewelry anywhere AT ALL! Nail polish, tattoos and jewelry must be removed BEFORE arrival and are not permitted backstage.

• Bun help will be available for $10 (cash) click here to RSVP. Those in need of bun help must arrive 30 minutes before their call time. Or if you just need some tips, let us know.

+ TICKETS

When will tickets go on sale?

• Pre-Sale Week for CKDS families and friends starts Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 9am EST and ends Saturday, March 29, 11:59pm.
• On Sunday, March 30, at 12:00am ticket sales will open up to our community fanbase.

Where will tickets go on sale?

• Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. Check back here on Sunday, March 23, @ 9am to purchase tickets.

How much do tickets cost?

• Tickets cost $55.00 (+ fees). There is no cap to the amount of tickets you can purchase. Seating is assigned. Tickets are first come first served and non refundable.
• If your dancer is not in both shows, we encourage bringing your dancer to the alternate show to support their fellow dancers. CKDS dancers tickets will be discounted.
• The 3pm and 6pm shows are not the same! After you purchase tickets to the show we indicated HERE, you may purchase tickets for the other show!
• If you need special seating accommodations (wheelchair accessible), please email us at info@cynthiakingdance.com

+ Important Dates

• Dance classes ARE ON for Sunday, May 4 (the day after the show) and regular classes will continue after the performance until Thursday, June 5.

• Auditions for 2025-26 company levels will take place on Saturday, May 10. Stay tuned for sign-up details!

• No classes on Sunday, May 25 (Memorial Weekend).

• Registration for 2025-2026 school year classes will begin in late May.

• Registration for our 2025 Summer Programs will open soon.

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