CenterStage Performing Arts Academy 2020 Recital Information
Schedule

Where: GodWhy Church
100 GodWhy Court, Hendersonville, TN 37075

Tech Rehearsal: Tuesday May 26th at GodWhy
This is a technical rehearsal only, students do not need to be in costume or have make up or hair done. They will need to be in dance attire and have their dance shoes with them. Additionally, students will also be able to see their dressing rooms. NO REGULAR DANCE CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT CENTERSTAGE ON TUESDAY, MAY 26TH.
The following times are estimates. Please do not plan or expect to be finished by these times.
  • Tap 4, Jazz/Lyrical 4, Hip Hop 4 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
  • Tap 5, Jazz/Lyrical 5, Hip Hop 5 4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
  • MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Tap, Jazz/Lyrical, Hip Hop and INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Tap, Jazz/Lyrical, and Hip Hop 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
  • Tap 6/7, Tap 8, Tap 9, Jazz/Lyrical 6, Jazz/Lyrical 7, Jazz/Lyrical 8, Hip Hop 6, Hip Hop 7, Hip Hop 8, Afro Caribbean,, Acrojazz 1, Clog, Clog 1, Broadway Dance, and Worship 6:15 – 9:00 p.m.
Tech Rehearsal: WEECITAL Friday May 29th at GodWhy (For Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Pre School, K – 2nd Grade, and Elementary classes.
This is a technical rehearsal only, students do not need to be in costume or have make up or hair done. They will need to be in dance attire and have their dance shoes with them. Additionally, students will also be able to see their dressing rooms.
  • ALL Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Pre School, K - 2nd Grade, and Elementary classes 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
SHOW Date: Friday, May 29th 7:00 p.m. AND Saturday, May 30th 7:00 PM at Godwhy
  • All Tap, Jazz/Lyrical, Hip Hop class level 4 and up
  • Clog and Clog 1
  • Acrojazz 1
  • Afro Caribbean
  • ​Broadway Dance
  • Worship
  • Middle/High School Tap, Jazz/Lyrical, and Hip Hop
  • Intermediate Middle/High School Tap, Jazz/Lyrical, and Hip Hop

SHOW Date: WEECITAL Saturday, May 30th 11:00 AM at Godwhy
  • All Level 1 classes
  • All Level 2 classes
  • All Level 3 classes
  • Preschool Hip Hop
  • All K-2nd Grade Classes
  • All Elementary Classes

Scholarship Fundraiser:
Any student who would like their hair or make up done for the recital can book appointment times with our CenterStage Ambassadors. Each slot is 20 minutes and is $10 per appointment. All monies will go to our scholarship fund. Appointment times can be booked through our sign up genius.

Show Day FRIDAY MAY 29th SCHEDULE at Godwhy:
  • Hair/Make Up Appointments begin at 4:00 PM
  • All Students should arrive at 6:00 PM
  • House opens at 6:30 PM
  • Show starts at 7:00 PM

***WEECITAL Show Day May 30th SCHEDULE at Godwhy:
  • Hair/Make Up Appointments begin at 9:00 AM
  • All Students should arrive at 10:15 AM
  • House opens at 10:30 AM
  • Show starts at 11:00 AM

Show Day May 30th SCHEDULE at Godwhy:
  • Hair/Make Up Appointments begin at 3:00 PM
  • All Students should arrive at 4:30 PM for DANCE AWARDS
  • House opens at 6:30 PM
  • Show starts at 7:00 PM

Hair-style for ALL students, ALL songs:
Girls: low bun in back center of head with hair parted on the left. If hair is too short for a bun, please pull hair out of their face in some way. Boys: keep out of face.

Day-Of Details:
  • Parents can drop their student off at our check-in station in the lobby.
  • We will have adult volunteers checking each student in to their classrooms, and additional volunteers in each classroom to monitor each level and make sure they are prepared for their next dance. There will be toys, coloring activities, movies, and more available in each classroom to entertain them during their back-stage time. Feel free to send your student with their own activities and/or snacks.
  • During the show, please feel comfortable to remain in your seats. We will make sure that each student is changed and prepared for their next dance so that you can sit back, relax, and enjoy!​

Ticket Information

Tickets: Tickets will go on sale April 24th, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Based on our most recent survey results, our patrons would prefer assigned seating. All attendees will be able to purchase their seats from their personal computer or at the dance studio. Tickets can be purchased through performcenterstage.eventbrite.com, and will include a tax and surcharge.
  • $12 for adults
  • $10 kids aged ten and under
  • $10 for seniors 60+
  • $10 for military
  • $0 kids aged 4 and under (must sit on a lap)
Purchasing tickets online:
-using a computer, you are able to select your assigned seat
-using a cell phone or tablet, you will automatically be assigned the best available seats
-tickets purchased together will be seated together
-tickets will be emailed to you
-you do not need to wait in line to purchase tickets, or enter the theatre on show day
-ticket availability is guaranteed
-tickets will have an additional surcharge of around $2 per ticket

Purchasing tickets at the door (available at CenterStage, 1 hour before the show begins):
-tickets can be purchased with cash or credit card
-you will not be able to select your assigned seat. All tickets purchased at the door will automatically be assigned the best available seat
-if you are attending the show with others who purchased tickets ahead of time, you will not be able to sit together
-ticket availability is not guaranteed
-tickets will have an additional surcharge of around $1 per ticket
-if purchased with credit card there will be a $0.30-$0.80 charge added to your order (not per ticket)

​If you do not purchase tickets before the show day, we cannot guarantee availability. If you need assistance purchasing tickets, please stop by the front desk during regular business hours or email [email protected]. All tickets purchased ahead of time, either online or in person will be subject to the surcharge. Refunds: No refunds will be issued the day of the show. Please organize payment and attendance with your party ahead of time.

DVD’s: $27+ each, including the cost of shipping directly to your home. All DVD purchases will go through our vendor's website and will be available for purchase HERE.

Volunteer Information

Volunteers:
We cannot host our recitals without the help of parent volunteers! Please email [email protected] if you are interested! Positions available:
  • (3) Head of concessions - this volunteer is in charge of coordinating all food and drinks for the recital and recruiting additional volunteers to help man the concession stand for each show. Concessions volunteers work 45 minutes before the show begins, during intermission, and after the show. All concession proceeds go to our dance scholarship fund. Each head of concession will receive 8 free tickets in the front row.
  • (14 - 21 per show) Classroom volunteers - these volunteers are in charge of helping students change shoes and costumes, taking students to the restroom, and keeping students quiet and entertained during the recital. Classroom volunteers must meet with Natalie during their student's tech rehearsal, must arrive 45 minutes before students arrive on the day of recital, work through the show, and wait until every student has been picked up, or their volunteer replacement arrives. Each classroom volunteer will receive 4 free tickets.
  • (3 - 6 per show) Ticket taker volunteers - these volunteers are in charge of helping patrons find their seat for the show. Ticket taker volunteers must meet with Kayla the week of recital to go through how the Eventbrite app works. They only work 30 minutes before the show. Each ticket taker volunteer will receive a discount on 4 of their tickets.