Revolution Dance Academy's
1ST ANNUAL RECITAL
​Important Dates | Program Ads | Recital Orders
Professional Photos |Stage-Ready 101 | Dress Rehearsal
Recital Day | Audience Etiquette | Recital Tickets
Dress Rehearsal Times & Show Assignments are now available in your Jack Rabbit Parent Portal
​View the 1st Annual Recital Handbook PDF
MAY 1ST: Recital Program Ad orders are due online. Congratulatory Gifts & Treats pre-orders are due online.
MAY 10TH:
Recital Tickets go on sale online. All account balances must be paid to purchase.
MAY 18TH:
Picture day!
JUNE 7TH: Dress Rehearsals onstage at Cresskill High School in Cresskill, NJ
JUNE 8TH: 1st Annual Recital at Cresskill High School in Cresskill, NJ
Send a message to your dancer on their special day or promote your business to an audience of many hundreds! Submit your Program Ad online by MAY 1ST, 2025. No ads will be accepted in person or via email.
These rates are ONLY for congratulatory Program Ads & Messages
sent to dancers. Business Ads of any type must be done through our
Business Sponsorship program.
ONE LINE........... $25 (10 words)
1/4 PAGE AD........... $60 (2.5” w x 4” h)
1/2 PAGE AD........... $100 (5” w x 4” h)
FULL PAGE AD........... $175 (5” w x 8” h)
- All ads will be printed in black and white.
- If you are including a photo of your dancer, please select a 1/2 page or full page ad.
- There is a
$15 fee
to have your Program Ad designed by RDA.
Interested in learning more about being one of our Recital sponsors? Contact us at revolutiondanceacad@gmail.com. Business Ad Packages begin at $150 and ALSO include social media posts!
CONGRATULATORY GIFTS & TREATS
Various Prices ............ Online Pre-orders Due 4/30
Celebrate your dancer’s achievements with adorable stuffed animals, candy bouquets, and keepsakes! Pre-ordering is highly recommended to ensure availability, as limited quantities and styles will be offered at the theater during Recital Weekend. Please note, flower bouquets will only be available for purchase on Recital Days at the theater.
BUN KITS
Various Colors............ $10
Order by text 551-303-7800 or In-studio
Simplify your recital prep with one convenient Bun Kit! Each kit includes ponytail holders, a hair net, bobby pins, and a link to our bun video!
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS............ Package $40
Digital photo packages of your Dancer in costume will be available for purchase at the dress rehearsal.
Coming Soon
Photo packages of your dancer in costume will be available for purchase via email or text (551-303-7800). Please contact the studio if you wish to schedule a slot for the photo shoot.
Packages are $40 for THREE full-resolution digital images, for download only. Links to download photos will be delivered by email in June.
PHOTO FAQs
Can I purchase a photo of my siblings together?
Siblings may take photos together. Let RDA Staff in advance if you would like this option.
Can I preview the photos before purchasing? Will retakes be available? To receive professional recital photos, a photo package must be purchased. Only dancers with a photo order will be photographed. Due to the volume of classes, photos cannot be previewed before purchase, and retakes are not available.
What if my dancer takes more than one class?
Each class/costume requires its own photo package. Packages cannot be split between two costumes.
HAIR & MAKE UP
For both Dress Rehearsal and Recital, girls should have their hair in a low pony tail or bun with NO BANGS. Bun Kits can be purchased on our website or at our office. Please practice prior to Dress Rehearsal using the bun tutorial video here.
Makeup is optional but highly recommended for both photos and the stage so your dancer’s features are not washed out by the lights. Dancers should use neutral eyeshadows, blush, red or pink lipstick, and mascara.
Boys should wear chapstick and do their hair with gel or hairspray so that it does not fall in their eyes.
COSTUMES
Costumes will be sent home in the Spring after being tried on in class for proper fit. Please put your dancer’s costume(s) in a safe place and only wear it on Dress Rehearsal and Recital Days! We cannot guarantee a replacement if lost or damaged. Instructions for how to wear any included accessories will be put on the garment bag for the costume.
Undergarments should NOT be seen onstage. Just like a bathing suit, girls should not wear underwear under the tights included with their costume. We highly recommend purchasing a back-up pair of tights. Bras should have clear or skin-tone straps only.
Boys should wear socks that match their shoe color.
DRESS REHEARSALS WILL BE HELD AT CRESSKILL HIGH SCHOOL IN CRESSKILL, NJ
ON JUNE 7TH, 2025
IMPORTANT INFO
- Each class will have one assigned Dress Rehearsal time. A detailed schedule can be found here, on our website, or at the RDA office.
- Please plan accordingly to have your dancer ready (costume, tights, shoes, hair, and makeup) prior to their assigned time so that Dress Rehearsal can remain on schedule.
- All dancers must attend their scheduled Dress Rehearsal in order to participate in the show.
- Only one parent or guardian may accompany each dancer to Dress Rehearsal. Dress Rehearsal is not open to additional family members.
- There will be a row in the auditorium labeled with your dancer's class. Upon arrival, please go to your row and put your dancer's shoes on so they are ready to go!
- Parents will remain in the auditorium while dancers are rehearsing.
No Parents will be allowed backstage.
- Dancers will be supervised by RDA staff members and parent volunteers at all times and escorted back to the auditorium at the conclusion of their rehearsal.
- Videotaping during Dress Rehearsal is allowed. Flash photography is prohibited.
RECITAL DAY WILL BE HELD AT CRESSKILL HIGH SCHOOL IN CRESSKILL, NJ
ON
JUNE 8TH, 2025
To keep the Recital experience stress-free for parents and FUN for dancers, we have some tried- and-true guidelines to follow!
BACKSTAGE GROUPS
- To maintain organization in our Dressing Rooms, each dancer will be assigned to a group with other members of their class. Your dancer’s group number will be emailed prior to the show.
- There will be Assistant Teachers, Parent Volunteers, & RDA Event Staff backstage to assist with costume changes and bathroom breaks, so we encourage you to relax and enjoy the show!
- For safety reasons, dancers must remain under the supervision of RDA Staff and Parent Volunteers in the Dressing Room and backstage for the entire show. No exceptions.
Our shows are very short in duration and every dancer is brought back onstage to take a final bow and receive a medal!
CHECK IN TIME & CHAPERONES
- Dancers must be signed in 45 minutes before showtime by one chaperone. The SAME chaperone must sign them out at the end of the show.
- For safety purposes, each chaperone will receive a wristband when their dancer is signed in to the Dressing Room. The wristband MUST be worn to enter the Dressing Room after the show begins and at pick-up. There are no exceptions.
OTHER INFO
- Water and snacks that are not sticky/won’t stain costumes are permitted. Products with common allergens are not allowed in the dressing rooms.
- Please do not forget to remove your dancer's jewelry and to take it and other valuables with you.
- Siblings performing in the same show will be able to watch the livestream that our videographer sets up in the Dressing Room.
Recital Weekend is the highlight of our year! We want dancers to feel supported and encouraged for their big moment, but please note that this is NOT a sporting event. To remain respectful of the students onstage and their families in the audience, appropriate guidelines of theater etiquette will be followed and strictly enforced.
Clapping, cheering, and dancing in your seat is always
welcome! Screaming or creating distractions of any kind
while dancers are performing is not permitted.
NO flash photography, videotaping, tablet or cellphone use during a performance. Flashes are dangerous for dancers onstage and screen light is distracting for audience members.
For your enjoyment, our shows are short with very little time between dance numbers! Therefore, everyone MUST REMAIN SEATED DURING EACH DANCE. Please do not stand up and block the view of other audience members and our videographer. Doors will not be opened while a dance is onstage, no exceptions.
RECITAL TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ONLINE BEGINNING SATURDAY, MAY 10TH!
ONLINE PRICE PER TICKET: $25
Customary online fees may apply
DOOR PRICE PER TICKET: $30
If tickets are remaining
You will be able to choose your individual, assigned seats on the ticket buying site. Tickets are first come, first served and will be sold online only until Thursday, May 29th, after which they may be purchased at the door, if available.
Each family will be assigned a unique code to gain access to the ticket purchasing site. To receive your code, all account balances, including May & June tuition, must be paid. Codes and further instructions will be emailed to you the week of May 1st.
All ticket purchases to our 1st Annual Recital include a
complimentary Digital Download of the performance. *Please note: This is NOT a livestream of the event. You will receive a download link via email
AFTER recital weekend at a later date.
OTHER INFO:
- You must purchase a ticket for each show that you wish to attend.
- There are no limits to the number of tickets you may purchase. We have plenty of seats for everyone and your dancer's entire fan club can attend!
- Ticket pricing is the same for children, adults, and seniors. Every child will need a ticket unless an infant can sit comfortably on your lap.
Link will be live on May 10th, at 12pm.
Tickets available on a first come, first serve basis so mark your calendars!
