Make Your Dance Magic:
Mystical Creatures of Dance
Julia's Academy of Dance Recital 2024
Recital
June 8th, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Nancy O'Brien Center for the Performing Arts
Norman, OK
Dress Rehearsal
June 7th, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Nancy O'Brien Center for the Performing Arts
Norman, OK
Picture Day
MAY 25th 12:00 PM
Julia's Dance Academy
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All students should arrive with hair, makeup, tights, and shoes ready.
All dancers should arrive 10 minutes before their first scheduled picture. Picture purchases are not required, but we encourage all dancers to attend!
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DRESS REHEARSAL
June 7th at 5:00 pm
Nancy O'Brien Center for the Performing Arts
1801 Stubbeman, Norman, OK 73069
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All students should arrive with their costumes in bags, and hair and makeup completely finished.
Please bring all tights and dance shoes.
The first thing we rehearse on Friday will be the final bow for the end of the show.
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Dancers should arrive in their nude leotard and tights needed for their first dance under their clothes.
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We will rehearse from 5-8.
As soon as your dancer has rehearsed all of their dances, they are allowed to leave for the night.
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Dress Rehearsal is mandatory. Students who do not participate in Dress Rehearsal due to late arrival, or any other reason,
may not be allowed to participate in the recital.
Recital Order
For both dress rehearsal and show day. Subject to change.
Greek Goddesses
Zoey Brown, Daenerys Essington, Lorelei Krieger, Larra Ledesma, Tawnnie Ledesma, Maggie McIntyre, Molly McIntyre
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Yetis
Liam Maelzer, Nick Zhmutski
Werewolves
Emma Brittan, Daenerys Essington, Larra Ledesma, Tawnnie Ledesma Maggie McIntyre, Molly McIntyre, Katie Walls
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Fairies
Maeve Hamilton, Wren Johansen, Addison Miller, Olive Pace, Priscila Vicent, Jem Voda, Isabella Ward, Tyler Webb
Phoenixes
Zoey Brown, Daenerys Essington, Brianna Gribbin, Lorelei Krieger, Larra Ledesma, Maggie McIntyre, Molly McIntyre, Tawnnie Ledesma, Lillian Standridge
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Mermaids
Mimi Baroff, Layla Ferguson, Audrey Pundsack, Kaitlyn Yoo
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Swan Maidens
Daenerys Essington, Maggie McIntyre, Molly McIntyre
Pegasus
Zoey Brown, Lydia Ernst, Larra Ledesma, Tawnnie Ledesma, Katie Walls
Leprechauns
Isabella Abrahamson, Wren Johansen, Brooklyn Maelzer, Addison Miller, Stella Poe
Witches
Marleigh Langston, Olive Pace, Eleanor Pond, Priscila Vicent, Isabella Ward, Allie Whaley
Elves
Emma Brittan, Lydia Ernst, June Hamilton, Maggie McIntyre, Molly McIntyre, Stella Poe, Madeline Price, Anika Singh
Intermission
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Fauns
Emma Brittan, Brooklyn Maelzer, Maggie McIntyre, Molly McIntyre, Stella Poe
Wood Nymphs
Daenerys Essington, Maggie McIntyre, Molly McIntyre
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Sprites
Emma Brittan, Stella Poe
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Ghosts
Lily Daniels, Alida Hayman, Karlee Long, Brooklyn Maelzer, Jem Voda
Vampires
Zoey Brown, Larra Ledesma, Tawnnie Ledesma, Kenley Ritter
Dragons
Emma Brittan, Lily Daniels, Lydia Ernst, June Hamilton, Alida Hayman, Karlee Long, Harper McAuley, Maggie McIntyre, Molly McIntyre, Stella Poe, Lydia Thomas
Avalons
Larra Ledesma, Tawnnie Ledesma, Katie Walls
Zombies
Arianna Dowers, Ashlyn Gasaway, Marleigh Langston, Brooklyn Maelzer, Harper McAuley, Aspyn Sepulveda, Lydia Thomas, Kenzleigh Tice, Kinley Price, Madeline Price
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Cherubs
Avalyn Buller, Lydia Ernst, Larra Ledesma, Tawnnie Ledesma, Maggie McIntyre, Molly McIntyre
RECITAL DAY
June 8th at 6:00 pm
Nancy O'Brien Center for the Performing Arts
1801 Stubbeman, Norman, OK 73069
Be ready, and be on time!
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All students should arrive by 5:00 pm with their hair and makeup completely finished.
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5:30 PM Seating opens
6:00 PM Show Begins
Arrive with hair and stage makeup complete,
dressed in tights and a nude leotard. Dancers may arrive in their first costume. There will not be time to make adjustments once you arrive.
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If your dancer is finished at intermission they will be released to sit with you. They do not need a ticket for this.
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TIGHTS
All tights and shoes are available for purchase on our Nimbly storefront. It's important that all dancers wear the exact same shade and brand of tights and shoes (except in cases where the required shade is skin-toned).
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We recommend having two new pairs of tights in case one pair gets a snag.
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PROPER UNDERGARMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS
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NUDE LEOTARD - Female Students
A nude leotard is worn under all costumes.
We do not have gender-separated dressing rooms and a nude leotard provides coverage and modesty for your student. If students only have one dance and arrive and leave in their costumes they will not need a nude leotard.
COMPRESSION SHORTS - Male Students
Bike shorts/compression shorts must be worn under their costume and be kept on as they change.
All male dancers over the age of 8 should also be wearing a dance belt.
Ticket Sales
Tickets for the recital will be available through TUTUTIX. Visit their website Here to get yours. Everyone 3 and older will need a ticket. Tickets will be available online now through June 7th. After that tickets must be purchased in person either at the front desk beginning May 15th or at the door.
Tickets at the door will be $20 each and cash only. Dancers who are performing do not need tickets.
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Volunteers
We need volunteers! We could never make these beautiful productions happen without the help of all of you! We need volunteers for many positions both before/after the show and during the show. Our largest need is parents to be backstage with dancers. Volunteers who are backstage will get to see their dancers from the side of the stage. Please let us know at the front desk if you'd like to volunteer.
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WHAT TO PACK FOR REHEARSAL AND RECITAL
Please ensure that your student’s name is on ALL of their belongings, especially their shoes!
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All students should bring one bag with the following items:
Costume and all accessories
Tights (pack an extra pair)
Nude Leotard
Dance Shoes
Water in a no-spill bottle, preferably with a straw
Lipstick for touch ups (please instruct your children NOT to apply it themselves!)
Extra hairpins
Hairbrush
Hairspray
Snacks: no chocolate or chips, nothing sticky or greasy. Carrot sticks, grapes, string cheese,
turkey roll-ups, goldfish crackers, etc... all make great snacks.
WATER IS THE ONLY DRINK ALLOWED. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO CLEAR GATORADE.
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WATER FOUNTAINS MAY BE CLOSED.
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Costumes
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All dancers should have tried on their costumes. If you haven't please let your teacher know. Costumes will stay at the studio until the full run through. They will go home with their dancers after the full run through. You will be responsible for bringing their costumes to the dress rehearsal. Costumes will stay at the venue after dress rehearsal then come home with you after the show. If your dancer is not going to have a nude leotard and only has ONE dance they can take their costume home after dress rehearsal so they can wear it to the show the next day.
HAIR
A tutorial can be found here. If you need assistance, please let the front desk know.
Hair should be parted in the middle, french braided on each side, and pulled back into a bun at the nape of the neck. The bun itself should be covered with an invisible hair net and secured with hair pins. Hairspray is a must!
If hair is too short for this style then it needs to be braided then held back using gel and bobby pins. Males should have their hair gelled and secured out of their faces.
MAKEUP
All students will need stage makeup. Bright stage lighting washes out faces and makes them look dull.
We are not trying to make the students look older, just make their lovely faces visible to the audience!
Your child will need to wear:
Foundation
Powder
Blush
Contour
Neutral shade of eyeshadow
Black eyeliner- not too heavy
False Eyelashes
Medium Pink Lipstick
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Please use a long-wearing lipstick, such as Maybelline Superstay.
The color should complement your child's skin tone.
Think of rich rosy color, not fuchsia or hot pink.
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No sparkles or glitter, no red lipstick, no vivid or bright eyeshadow.
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Here is a video you can watch for a little help, if needed:
RECITAL T-SHIRTS
All dancers will receive a recital t-shirt. If you or your family would like to purchase shirts, see the front desk to fill out the order form and pay. No orders will be accepted after May 25th. T-shirts will be available for pick-up at dress rehearsal.
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