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Rehearsals and Performances

Dancers must arrive 15 minutes prior to their call times and be in full costume and hair, ready to perform / rehearse in order to check-in. (There will be a small changing area in the lobby if you need, but we recommend arriving in costume)
Dancers may not bring any personal belongings with them backstage. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
No food is permitted backstage. Bottled water only.
Dancers rehearsing & performing in the same day must be picked up in between dress rehearsal and their performance call time.
If your dancer can leave the theater alone, please send us an email at info@cynthiakingdance.com.

No. Parents are not allowed in the theater during rehearsals on May 9. Parents will not accompany dancers backstage. Staff will be present to supervise dancers.
We will ask for parent volunteers to assist backstage during all dress rehearsals and performances. You may sign up HERE

All dress rehearsals and performances on May 9 and 10 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 nearby at Dekalb market, etc. for dancers and families during breaks between rehearsals and call times.

Costumes will be distributed as they become available.
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 DO NOT WEAR UNDERWEAR (regardless of dancer's age). A costume and tights are like a bathing suit.
Write your dancer's name inside all costumes, ballet slippers, tights, water bottles and even outdoor shoes. EVERYTHING!
We shoot videos 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:

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.
If you would like to volunteer as a bun helper, you can sign-up here (we appreciate volunteers comfortable with a variety of hair textures)

Pre-Sale Week for CKDS families and friends starts Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7am EST and ends Sunday, March 29, 11:59pm.
CKDS Families will recieve an emailed priority code from DRT to access tickets during Pre-Sale week.
On Monday, March 30, at 12:00am ticket sales will open up to our community fanbase.

Tickets can be purchased at this link on Monday, March 23, @ 7am. (DRT customer service will be available starting at 9am)
We are excited to be using a new ticketing service called DRT. They have excellent customer service! Please contact their helpful and friendly staff with all ticket related questions.

Teir 1 tickets for rows A - D cost $65.00 (+ fees). Teir 2 tickets for all rows behind D 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 them to the alternate show to support their classmates. CKDS dancer tickets are 50% off. Discount codes will be emailed from DRT when tickets go on sale.
The Saturday and Sunday 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

Regular classes will continue after the performance until Thursday, June 4, 2026.
No classes Thursday, April 2 - Friday, April 10 for Spring Recess. Classes will resume Saturday, April 11. (Stay tuned about class on Wednesday evening, April 1)
Thursday, May 21 will be a special outdoor dance day. Stay tuned for details.
No classes on Saturday - Sunday, May 23 - 24 (Memorial Day Weekend).
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