"Celebrate, 20 Years in the Making"

We are celebrating 20 years of dance instruction in Orange County in our Annual Production performed by current and former MV Dance students.

Performances are June 26 through July 1 at San Juan Hills High School.

 ORDER COSTUMES ONLINE

CAST LISTS

Recital tickets:             Tuesday, May 29^th tickets go on sale at the front desk and on-line ($18-24, Limit 10 per family per cast, before June 11th)         

Picture Day:                Sat. June 9 and Sun. June 10 at the studio. (Times posted May 1, 2012)

Dress Rehearsal At the Studio (no regular classes)
Cast A:                         Tues. June 19, 2012    Act I – 4:00 – 6:30 pm            Act II – 5:30 – 8:00pm

Cast B:                         Wed. June 20, 2012     Act I – 4:00 – 6:30 pm            Act II – 5:30 – 8:00pm

Cast C:                         Thurs. June 21, 2012   Act I – 4:00 – 6:30 pm             Act II – 5:30 – 8:00pm

Cast D:                         Friday June 22, 2012   Act I – 4:00 – 6:30 pm             Act II – 5:30 – 8:00pm

Dress Rehearsals At the Theatre
Cast A:                         Tues. June 26, 2012    Act I – 2:00 – 4:30 pm                       Act II – 3:30 – 5:30pm

Cast B:                         Wed. June 27, 2012     Act I – 2:00 – 4:30 pm                       Act II – 3:30 – 5:30pm

Cast C:                         Thurs. June 28, 212     Act I – 2:00 – 4:30 pm                       Act II – 3:30 – 5:30pm

Cast D:                         Fri. June 29, 2012        Act I – 2:00 – 4:30 pm                       Act II – 3:30 – 5:30pm

Shows BOTH SHOWS ARE REQUIRED. 

Cast A:  Tues. June 26 - 6:30pm(6:00pm call time) AND Sat. June 30 - 2:30pm (2:00pm call time)

Cast B:  Wed. June 27 - 6:30pm (6:00pm call time) AND Sat. June 30 – 6:30pm (6:00pm call time)      

Cast C:  Thurs. June 28 – 6:30pm(6:00pm call time) AND Sun July 1 – 2:30pm (2:00pm call time)

Cast D:  Fri. June 29 – 6:30pm (6:00pm call time) AND Sun. July 1 – 6:30pm (6:00pm call time)                       

THEATRE: SAN JUAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL                             

Driving Directions from the studio:

Take 5 south towards San Juan Capistrano, Exit Ortega Highway, turn left to go east.

Turn right on La Pata, high school is ¾ mile on your right. Auditorium is the tallest building

San Juan Hills High School, 29211 Vista Montana, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Rehearsals: We will hold two dress rehearsals to put the show together. Please check the cover page to determine the dates and times.  Please check the cast lists to find out which show & act your class will be in. The cast list is attached, but is subject to change show order. Check online for updates.  Final show order posted by March 1^st  2012.

Recital Fee: Recital fee is $25 per dancer, and is mandatory for ALL performers.  This fee enables us to provide props, scenery, programs and other recital purchases needed to make our show fantastic! A FREE recital shirt is included for all performers.  Recital shirts are worn as a cover-up to and from the theatre.  Anyone going backstage for any reason must have this shirt.

Costumes: CLICK HERE for the costume list. Every class has a picture of their costume posted in the lobby and on-line. Costume orders must be remitted no later than Saturday February 11^th at 3:00pm.  The office will close at 3:00pm. Check your costume information, find your child's class and associated costume name. Then order at the front desk or on-line. On-line prices are discounted. To order your costume on-line, log-in, find the corresponding costume (s), order the size closest to the student’s leotard or shirt size or the next size up to add room for growth, and place order. Costume orders MUST be placed individually and under the student’s name – not the parent’s. You can order costumes even if you are not performing in the recital. After 3:00pm on February 11^th, costume prices will increase due to separate and rush shipping. Most costumes CANNOT be ordered after March 15^th.

Costumes will be distributed starting in mid May. Students must be present to receive their costumes. Costumes cannot be returned, or refunded for any reason. If a student's measurements fall between sizes will we order the larger size to ensure that it is not too small. Costumes are not custom fitted and may need to be slightly altered.  We will be providing information for local tailors if needed.  Once a student receives their costume, they need to put their name in it and keep track of all accessories. Shoes and tights are the student's responsibility-teachers will be providing this information when costumes are distributed.

Ticket Information: Tickets go on sale on Tues. May 29^th  at 10:00am.  Seating is assigned at time of purchase, so get your tickets early.  Tickets will be available by an online ticket service as well as in the studio office, and at the door, pending availability.  Due to the initial limit of 10 tickets per family, we should not sell out before June 10^th.   If you need to purchase more tickets, the remaining seats will be available beginning June 11^th, 2012. Tickets are $18-$24. There are no returns or refunds on tickets. Young children under 2 who sit on your lap are not required to have a ticket. We will accept Visa, MasterCard, cash or check for tickets.  No Checks for tickets will be accepted after June 10, 2012. We can only accept cash at the box office on the day of the show.

Photos: Professional photos will be taken of each group and individual dancer on Saturday June 9^th & Sunday June 10^th, 2012. Gilmore Photography will be taking photos. Order forms will be available Friday June 1. Students are not required to purchase photo packages but need to attend the group photo. Times for each group will be posted at the studio. Photos will be available for pick up at the studio in August. Watch for emails for exact date of pickup.

Videotaping: We have contracted a company to professionally record and edit the recital. The DVDs sell for approximately $35. Order is available on-line and at the front desk after May 29^th. The DVDs are delivered to the studio for you to pick up in person.  If you would like it to be mailed directly to you can pay separate shipping and handling fees and we can arrange that for you. Taping of the show by the audience isnot allowed, video camera’s will be confiscated by the ushers, locked up, and made available to you after each show, so do not bring them. However, you are welcome to tape the dress rehearsals. 

Performance Etiquette: Dancers should not wear their costume to the theatre, and they will not be allowed in the audience in costume at the performance. It is part of the theater experience to dress at the theater.  Children must stay backstage for the entire show.  If you wish to see your child at intermission you must check them out and back in.  Remember that we need to know where they are at all times. We need all performers backstage for the grand finale.  Please, dancers, nofood or drinks backstage, or in dressing rooms, or in the theater.  Water bottles that close would be ideal. Food must be eaten outside.  Also, please be courteous to other families in the audience and STAY SEATED until the intermission, or end of the show.

Program: People who want to place a personal ad in the program for their favorite dancer may do so for $25.00- $150.00 depending on the size of the ad. These ads will be placed throughout the program and are tremendously valued by the performers.  The program is a great memento for the performers. Program Ad Forms will be available on May 1^st, 2012 and the forms are due no later than May 29^th 2012.

Volunteers: Each class with students under the age of 12 will need one volunteer parent. A Volunteer makes sure that students are prepared at their performance times, remains with their class, is accounted for at all times, and helps the group line up for the finale. Only volunteers and performers will be allowed backstage. Volunteers can sign up at the front desk starting in May. A mandatory volunteer training meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 16^th, 1-2pm. We suggest that you see one show and volunteer for another. It’s a great opportunity to be backstage with your child and watch them perform from a different perspective.