PHOTO DAY/DRESS REHEARSAL AND RECITAL

With recital just around the corner, we’re excited to help make this special day even more memorable for your dancer!

You can now pre-order flowers, show programs, photos, and videos through your Parent Portal’s online store. Here’s what’s available:

💐 Flowers
Make your dancer feel extra special with a beautiful bouquet, ready for pickup at the recital. Pre-order today to avoid missing out on this recital tradition!

📘 Show Programs
Our show programs are like a yearbook, featuring photos of all the classes, dancer names, ads from local businesses, and the full show lineup. A wonderful keepsake for the year!

🎥 Recital Video
Can’t make it to the show or want to relive the magic? Pre-order a digital recital video so you can watch your dancer shine again and again.

👉 Log in to your Parent Portal to pre-order now!

Please Note:

Flowers and show programs are available for pre-order only.

A very limited number of flowers and programs will be available for purchase at the recital—pre-ordering is strongly recommended!

We’re so excited to celebrate our dancers’ hard work together!

With gratitude,
The Dance Directions Team

Hi ,

We hope you’re having a wonderful day! This is your friendly reminder that recital tickets go on sale next [Update Day & Date] at [Update Time].

Mark your calendars and visit our Recital Website ahead of time to ensure you have all the details you need for our recitals on [Update Recital Dates]!

👉 Access the Recital Website

🌸 Pre-Order Flowers, Show Programs & Videos

Make your recital day extra special! You can pre-order flowers, show programs, and recital videos directly through your Parent Portal’s online store:

Programs: Like a school yearbook for our dance season! Programs include class photos, dancer names, and the full show lineup. A beautiful keepsake for years to come.

Flowers: A timeless recital tradition. Pre-order your dancer’s bouquet and we’ll have it ready for pickup at the show.

Video: Want to relive the magic? Pre-order a digital video through the online store or purchase at the front table during the event.

✨ Please note: A limited number of flowers and programs will be available for purchase at the recital. Pre-ordering guarantees your items.
 

✨ This year, all dancers will receive photos taken at recital!

🙌 Volunteer at Recital!

We’re still looking for volunteers to help make our Dress Rehearsal and Recital events run smoothly. Our shows wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing volunteer families!

To sign up:
1️⃣ Log into your Parent Portal
2️⃣ Go to the Volunteer page (under the Registration tab or in the app)
3️⃣ Select the position you’d like to help with

If you need assistance, just let us know—we’re happy to help!

We can’t wait to celebrate your dancer’s hard work on stage soon!

With gratitude,
Cierra Rohde

Hi ,

The day is here—recital tickets are officially on sale! 🎉

Tickets tend to sell out quickly, so be sure to grab yours as soon as possible by clicking the button below.

👉 Get Your Recital Tickets Here

Our recitals are just around the corner on [Update Recital Dates], and we can’t wait to celebrate all the hard work, joy, and dedication your dancer has poured into this season.

🌸 Pre-Order Flowers, Show Programs & Videos

In addition to tickets, you can now pre-order flowers, show programs, and recital videos through your Parent Portal’s online store! Here’s what’s available:

Programs: A beautiful keepsake, like a yearbook for the season! Each program includes class photos, dancer names, the full show lineup, and ads from our scholarship sponsors.

Flowers: A timeless recital tradition! Let us handle the flowers so they’re ready for pickup when you arrive at the show.

Video: Can’t make it to the show or want to relive the magic? Order a digital video through the online store or at the front table during the event.

✨ Please note: A very limited number of flowers and programs will be available for purchase at recital. Pre-ordering guarantees your items!
 

✨ This year, photos taken at recital are included with your pre-order!

🙌 Volunteer Opportunities

We’re still looking for volunteers for Dress Rehearsal and Recital!
Our incredible shows wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing parent volunteers.

To sign up:
1️⃣ Log into your Parent Portal
2️⃣ Head to the Volunteer page (under the Registration tab or in the app)
3️⃣ Choose the position you’d like to help with

Questions? Need assistance? We’re happy to help—just reach out!

Thank you for being part of our Dance Directions family. We can’t wait to see your dancer shine on stage!

With gratitude,
Cierra Rohde

Hi ,

It’s almost here! Our Dress Rehearsal is happening in just one week on [Update Date] at the Eagle Eye Theatre. This is an important day for all dancers to prepare for recital and experience the magic of the stage!

Here’s what you need to know:

📅 Dress Rehearsal Details:

Date: [Update Date]

Location: Eagle Eye Theatre

Arrival Time: All dancers should arrive by 11:00 AM in full costume, with hair and makeup done.

What to Bring: All costumes, shoes, and accessories.

The full Dress Rehearsal schedule, arrival details, and tips for the day can be found on our Recital Website:

👉 Visit the Recital Website

✨ A few important notes:

Dress Rehearsal is a closed event—only dancers and volunteers are permitted inside.

Please ensure your dancer arrives on time so we can stay on schedule!

Don’t forget to pre-order your flowers, programs, and videos through the online store in your Parent Portal. Pre-orders help ensure you don’t miss out!

We’re still looking for volunteers for Dress Rehearsal and Recital! If you’d like to lend a hand, you can sign up in your Parent Portal under the Volunteer tab.

Thank you so much for your support! We’re so excited to see our dancers shine during Dress Rehearsal next week!

With gratitude,
Cierra Rohde

Hi ,

It’s almost time to capture some amazing memories—Photo Day is just one week away!

Here’s what you need to know:

📅 Photo Day Details:

Date: [Update Date]

Location: At the studio

Arrival Time: Please arrive at least 20 minutes early in full costume, with hair and makeup ready to go.

The full Photo Day schedule, details on how to order photos, and other important info can be found on our Recital Website:

👉 Visit the Recital Website

✨ Photo Day Reminders:

Check the schedule on the Recital Website to know when your class photos will be taken.

Bring all necessary costumes, shoes, and accessories.

Hair and makeup details for each class are listed in your Parent Portal under the Costumes page. Be sure to review these ahead of time!

This is a great opportunity to practice your recital look—thank you for helping us keep the day running smoothly!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We can’t wait to see all our dancers dressed up and ready to shine!

With excitement,
Cierra Rohde

Hi,

We hope you're having a lovely week. We are reaching out as it has reached that time of year where you get to pass on the celebration of your child’s success at Dance Direction. 

This is a friendly reminder that the pass along date for the trophy is one week away. Please see the schedule attached on the bottom of the trophy to make arrangements for the trophy to move to its next home. It is really important that each child in the class gets an equal opportunity to celebrate their hard work and achievements in dance. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out. We are always happy to help.

Thanks,

The Dance Directions Team

Hi,

We hope you're having a lovely week. We are popping in with a reminder that sadly, it is time of the year to say goodbye to the trophy for now and pass it on to its next home. 

If you have not already, please reach out to the next person in the schedule noted on the bottom of the trophy to arrange transfer of the trophy as soon as possible. It is really important that each child in the class gets an equal opportunity to celebrate their hard work and achievements in dance. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out. We are always happy to help.

Much appreciation,

The Dance Directions Team

Hi,

We hope you're having a lovely week. We are popping in with a reminder that sadly, it is time of the year to say goodbye to the trophy for now and return it to our studio office. 

This is a friendly reminder that the trophy return date is today. It is really important that all trophies are returned to the studio on time so that we are able to get them ready for our end of the year recital to pass along to this season's receiving class. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out. We are always happy to help.

Much appreciation,

The Dance Directions Team

Hello Dance Families,

We hope you're having a wonderful week! We're excited to let you know that this season’s recital video is already available!

You can access and download your video using the link below. We recommend downloading it to ensure you have a copy for the future.

Video Link: 

If you have any questions or need support accessing the file, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always happy to help.

Thanks,

Cierra Rohde

Hello Dance Parents,

We hope you're having a lovely summer so far! We're excited to announce that the video from our year-end recital has just arrived! If you haven't had a chance to purchase it yet, don't worry, it's not too late. Simply reply to this email with your order and we will add it to your account and send you the link once payment has been received. The video is priced at $21.40+GST. Payment can be made by etransfer or credit card. Please note all credit card payments are subject to a 2.4% processing fee. If you have already submitted your purchase you can expect your video link later today.

We also still have a limited number of our recital programs (Studio Yearbook) available for purchase at $15.25+GST. If you would like to purchase one, please reply to this email to reserve a copy, as quantities are limited.

When replying, please also let us know which recital show you would like:

Sunday evening

Monday evening

As always if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out. We are always happy to help.

Thanks,
Cierra Rohde