The Rockbridge Ballet

TheStudio for Dance and the Arts

Recital Info for Students and Parents

Our year-end production, “Welcome to the Jungle” is right around the corner! Here is some important information for dancers and their families.

SHOWS & LOCATION

Our classes will be split into 2 separate shows.

View the Recital Spreadsheet to determine if your child is in Show A, Show B, or both shows.

Show A
  • Show A will perform Saturday, May 4th at 1:00 and Sunday, May 5th at 5:00
  • Show A will have a Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday, May 1st
Show B
  • Show B will perform Saturday, May 4th at 5:00 and Sunday, May 5th at 1:00
  • Show B will have a Dress Rehearsal on Thursday, May 2nd

All performances and dress rehearsals will be held at The Gillis Theater in Marshall Hall at VMI.

Due to an event at VMI, there are no rehearsals or performances on Friday, May 3rd. 

RECITAL WEEK SCHEDULE

  • View the Recital Week Schedule
  • Students will practice on the stage at The Gillis Theater at VMI.
  • Recital Week will include a Dress Rehearsal for each show, which includes full costume, hair, and makeup.
  • It is important for dancers to attend all rehearsals and be on time.

HAIR & TIGHTS REQUIREMENTS

  • View the Recital Spreadsheet to see the specific hair style and style of tights the dance teacher has assigned for each costume.
  • A limited number of tights of all colors can be purchased at TheStudio.

NUDE LEOTARDS

  • Dancers who have multiple dances within the same show (for example a ballet, tap, and jazz costume change) are required to wear a nude leotard.
  • Nude leotards are flesh colored leotards worn underneath tights and dance costumes.
  • We require them for the dancers’ and staff’s comfort and safety during quick costume changes.

TICKETS

  • Tickets are $12 each.
  • All accounts must be paid in full to receive recital tickets.
  • All attendees must have a ticket.
  • We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets as early as possible. Shows have sold out in the past.

UPDATED TICKET INFO:

From now through Friday, May 3rd at 5:00 pm – Tickets may be reserved by calling (540) 463-3436. Leave a voicemail stating which show you’d like to attend, how many tickets you need, your name, and your phone number. Your tickets will be available at the ticket table outside of the Gillis Theater 30 minutes before the start of the show. You may pay for the tickets at that time using cash, check, or credit card.

After Friday, May 3rd at 5:00 – Tickets will ONLY be sold at the Gillis Theater starting one hour before each showtime until sold out.

COSTUMES

  • Recital costumes will be sent home the week of April 15th.
  • All accounts must be up to date to receive your dancer’s costumes.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

The recital is an exciting time but we understand that it can be a little overwhelming for parents. We are here to help!  Teachers and staff will be available to answer questions at the theater or you may email rockbridgeballet@gmail.com. 

Thank you for dancing with us!