WHAT DAY IS THE DANCE CONCERT?

Our 13th Annual Dance Concert Series “Elevate” will be held on June 21 and 22, 2024 at the Fred Kavli Theatre in the Bank of America Performing Arts Center formally known as the ‘Civic Arts Plaza’. 

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WHAT SHOW IS MY DANCER IN?

Dancers are assigned a show based on age and level. Find the category that best fits your dancer and that will be their show. If you have any questions about what show your dancer is in please reach out to us. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LIST OF SHOW ASSIGNMENTS

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WHAT TIME SHOULD MY DANCER ARRIVE?

“Call Time” is the time that dancers need to arrive to the theater on the day of the Dance Concert. Dancers should arrive in their first costume with hair and make up complete, ready to take the stage. Dancers must arrive early to get situated in their dressing rooms, prepare their costumes and to stretch and prepare their bodies for their performance. All performers will attend an on stage meeting shortly after their Call Time. Once they are determined, dancer call times for each show will be listed below. Please mark your dancer's Call Time on your calendar.

• Show 1 Call Time: Friday June 21 @ 4:30PM

• Show 2 Call Time: Saturday June 22 @ 9:30AM

• Show 3 Call Time: Saturday June 22 @ 3:00PM

 

HOW DO I PURCHASE TICKETS?

Tickets will go on sale Saturday March 16th. You can purchase them at Bank of America Performing Arts Center Box Office or from home on Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $38 for Standard seating and $48 for Premium seating. Keep in mind that all 3 shows are different so be sure to know if your dancer is in Show 1, 2, or 3 before purchasing your tickets. The box office charges a $4 box office fee per ticket and Ticketmaster charges an $8 fee per ticket. Tickets are reserved seating so purchase your tickets early! Everyone entering the facility needs a ticket. Children 2 years old and under are permitted to sit on your lap however you need to obtain a complimentary ticket from the box office.

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BOX OFFICE HOURS

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00AM - 2:00PM

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BOX OFFICE PHONE NUMBER

(805) 449-2787

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HOW LONG IS THE SHOW?

While we typically run a fast paced show with very little downtime, we never truly know how long the show will be until it actually happens. Since it is a live show and we are working with young dancers there may be circumstances that cause small delays that could adjust the overall length of the show. We typically overestimate the time frame just in case.

 

DOES MY DANCER HAVE TO STAY UNTIL THE END OF THE SHOW?

At the end of each show all of our dancers come on stage for the Curtain Call and their final bows. During the Curtain Call we announce our end of the year Thrive awards and scholarships (all students are eligible). The Curtain Call is a highlight for the dancers as they get to return to the stage once again to celebrate their hard work and dedication for the year!

 

WHERE DO I DROP OFF?

On the day of the Dance Concert parents will park in the main parking structure at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center and walk their dancers past the fountain area to our check in tables. For the safety of our dancers, the backstage area is closed to the public. Parents will not be allowed backstage or in the dressing room areas, however our faculty, staff, teachers and assistant teachers will help to escort the dancers to their dressing rooms. 

 

WHERE DO I PICK UP?

Immediately after each dance concert ends, parents will return to the check in table area to receive their dancers. Please send only 1 parent to the pick up area.

 

CAN I GO BACKSTAGE TO CHECK ON MY DANCER?

For safety reasons our backstage is closed to the public. Parents cannot go from the audience to the backstage area or vice versa at anytime. For security reasons no one will be allowed to enter the backstage area during or after the show. In case of an emergency, someone will be at the check in table at all times and communicating with our backstage staff.

 

CAN DANCERS GO INTO THE AUDIENCE/LOBBY?

For their safety and in order to maintain theater etiquette & professionalism, dancers may not go into the audience or the lobby during the performances or intermissions. They must stay backstage in their dressing room until after the curtain call.

 

WHERE DO I PARK?

On the day of performances, the Bank Of America Performing Arts Center charges a parking fee for each vehicle. No cars will be allowed to park in any other parking lot. Any cars without the proper permits in other lots will be immediately towed.

 

COSTUMES

Costumes will arrive over several months typically beginnning around January. You will receive an email once your dancer's class costumes are available to sign out. Please make sure that all costumes are in good condition, fit properly and have all of the necessary pieces when you take them home. This must be done PRIOR to photo days and the dance concert. After signing out costumes, any issues that might occur are at the expense of the parent. Do not wear, wash or iron costumes prior to the performance. For details on hair, accessories, hemming etc. please see the costume book located at the front desk or in your Thrive Customer Portal.  

 

HAIR

The hairstyle for all classes will be either a low Bun or a low Ponytail with a center part. Please see the Costume Book at the front desk to see what hairstyle your teacher has chosen. Buns and Ponytails should be parted in the center, slicked back with gel and no wisps. Dancers should bring extra hair supplies with them to the performance (hair ties, bobby pins, gel, brush). For more information on how to do a bun please see the HAIR TUTORIAL link.

 

MAKE UP

All dancers should wear make up for their Show. Make up allows the dancers expressions to be seen under the bright stage lights. Our youngest dancers ages 3-6 should wear eye shadow, mascara, red lipstick & pink blush (eyeliner is optional). Our older dancers ages 7+ should wear full stage make up: foundation, powder, eyeliner, eyeshadow, mascara, blush, red lipstick. Dancers should bring their own make up to the performance for touch ups. Please check out the Make Up Tutorial link or stop by the front desk and check the Costume Book.

 

DRESSING ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

Dressing rooms will be assigned to all dancers. Location assignments will be posted below. Keep in mind students are assigned by age, not necessarily by classes. Some classes have a variety of ages therefore all dancers in any given class may not be rooming together. Also, if you have siblings that are in separate rooms that would like to be together, please let us know. Do keep in mind however that sometimes the siblings would prefer to be with their age group rather than with their sibling.  Listed below are things each of the dancers can bring with them to make this experience more comfortable. Make certain that each item is labeled with your dancers name:

1. A rolling suitcase or large bag to carry belongings

2. A cover up to wear over costumes while waiting to perform (robe, large button down shirt etc.)

3. A towel or small blanket to sit on

4. A pillow

5. Quiet toys, books, ipads, video games, board games etc.

6. Lunch/snacks/water

7. Wet Ones 

8. Make-Up

9. Brush, comb, hair supplies

10. Mirror

11. Extra Bobby Pins/Safety Pins

12. Gel, Hair Spray

13. Any other items that will make your day more comfortable

*We recommend that you LABEL EVERY THING!

*Please note that Thrive Dance Center is not responsible for any lost items. 

 

THE LIST OF NO’S!

1. No Eating in costume (without cover up)

2. All shoes must be clean without tears or holes.

3. Don’t wear jewelry unless instructed. All other jewelry must be removed.

4. No nail polish

5. No gum

6. No underwear under tights or costume.

7. No hair wisps. All buns and ponytails must be pulled back tight and slicked with gel.

 

PHOTO DAYS

Mark your calendars for Photo Days!

Tuesday May 21, Wednesday May 22 and Thursday May 23

Photos will be taken at Thrive Dance Center. A professional photography company will transform our classrooms into photo studios and capture beautiful images of your dancers in their costumes. Class and individual photos are a wonderful keepsake honoring your student's hard work and dedication in dance. Photo days are also a great opportunity for you and your dancer to practice preparations for the dance concert. Purchasing photos is optional. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PHOTO DAYS

 

WILL I GET A VIDEO OF THE PERFORMANCE?

A professional videography company has been hired to capture your dancer's special moments on stage. As part of your dance concert participation fee, all dancers participating in the dance concert will receive a digital download of their show. After the dance concert the video will be professionally edited and should be available 6-8 weeks after the dance concert. Please note, no video or photography will be allowed inside the Fred Kavli theater per theater rules.

 

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY DANCE CONCERT T-SHIRT?

As part of your dance concert participation fee, all dancers participating in the dance concert will receive a commemorative dance concert T-shirt. Dancers will receive their T shirts in May and can wear them to classes and to the theater on the day of the dance concert.

 

WHEN IS THE LAST DAY OF CLASSES?

The last day for classes at the studio will be Thursday June 20, 2024.

 

JUNE CLASS TUITION

June Class Tuition will be due on June 1, 2024. June tuition will be only 75% of your normal tuition amount.  Dancers will not be allowed to participate in the performance unless all accounts are paid in full by June 10th. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

COMPANY AUDITIONS

If your dancer loves to PERFORM, why not check out what our Thrive Dance Company has to offer. Thrive Dance Company is a great opportunity for your child to be a part of a team, learn and grow in a positive environment and take their dance training to the next level.

 

Company auditions for the 2024-25 Season will be held in August 2024. More detailed information will be emailed out this summer. We will also announce the company auditions on our website.

 

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVES, DANCE CAMPS & AUGUST CLASSES

This Summer, Thrive Dance Center will be offering a full Summer of fun and exciting programing including our new Themed Summer Dance Camps!  In addition for dancers ages 2-18, we offer our 2 Week Dance Intensive for dancers focused on exposure to all styles of dance and technical growth. 

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DANCE INTENSIVE DATES 2024

WEEK 1 - Monday July 8 - Thursday July 11, 2024

WEEK 2 - Monday July 15 - Thursday July 28, 2024

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AT THRIVE WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON PROVIDING A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT TEACHES CONFIDENCE, DISCIPLINE, AND A LOVE FOR THE ARTS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TRUSTING US WITH YOUR DANCER AND ALLOWING US TO HELP THEIR PASSION FOR DANCE GROW!

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