Program Information
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Alamo City Arts is dedicated to inclusive education in the art of dance, theater and music; in order to help instill and perpetuate a genuine appreciation of the performing arts in our community through educational and performance opportunities alongside professional artists.
We ask that all students in our Dance Enrichment Program abide by Alamo City Arts Academy Uniform and Policies which you can find below and on AlamoCityArtsAcademy.org UNIFORM Creative Movement(Pre-K3 & Pre-K 4) Female Identifying Dancers: Black or Pink solid colored leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes Male Identifying Dancers: Plain white or black shirt, black pants, black ballet or jazz shoes Ballet 1(K - 8th) Female Identifying Dancers: Black or Pink solid colored leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes Male Identifying Dancers: Plain white or black shirt, black pants, black ballet or jazz shoes Folklorico(K - 8th) Female Identifying Dancers: Black solid colored shirt or leotard, black leggings or shorts, black heeled folklorico shoes Male Identifying Dancers: Plain white or black t shirt, black shorts or pants, black folklorico boots COMMUNICATION All information regarding the dance enrichment program will be emailed through our Dance Studio Pro Software. Please note, if you unsubscribe from the DSP Software, you will not receive any emails with any showcase information and will miss important deadlines. Please ensure you list an email you check regularly. If you have any questions regarding classes, our showcase etc. please do not hesitate to reach out! Email: [email protected] Phone: 210.369.8311. END OF SEMESTER SHOWCASE Near the end of our enrichment program, all dance classes will be participating in an end of semester showcase for all friends and family to enjoy. More information is listed below! ALAMO CITY ARTS ACADEMY If you enjoy our enrichment programs, join Alamo City Arts Academy. We offer a variety of genres for dancers of all ages. Schedule a FREE trial class and find the perfect fit for you and your dancer! BALLET | JAZZ | TAP | HIPHOP | MODERN/CONTEMPORARY | MUSICAL THEATER | FOLKLORICO | FLAMENCO | MOMMY & ME Ages 1.5 - Adult Beginner through Pre-professional Visit AlamoCityArtsAcademy.org to schedule a FREE trial class. Thank you for your interest in our Dance Enrichment program and I look forward to a fantastic semester! |
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Showcase Information
DATE, TIME & LOCATION
- TENTATIVELY December 6th, 2024 **Date is subject to change due to availability
- 6:00PM Showtime (Dancer calltime is 4:45pm)
- St.Luke's McNab Family Gymnasium
DANCER INFORMATION
All dancers must meet in the dance studio on December 6th by 4:45pm. If your dancer is not accounted for by 4:45pm, they will not be permitted to perform at the showcase. This allows all dancers to be fit into their costumes/accessories and prepare for dancing on a stage in front of a crowd. If your dancer is in afterschool care, please email Ms.Lizzy if you would like us to grab your dancer. Please note, parents will not be permitted into the dance studio for any reason, parents may drop their dancer off and wait in the gymnasium. If your student is nervous you may stay in the hallway with your dancer.
Dancers are encouraged to bring a water bottle and a dry snack to eat before the showcase, no wet, sticky or greasy foods to avoid staining or transfer to costumes.
Encouraged snacks include:
- Animal Crackers
- Dry granola bars ( no chocolate chips, marshmallows, etc.)
- Graham Crackers
Please avoid:
- Potato Chips
- Fruit Snacks
- Cheetos
(If you would not trust your dancer to eat their snack in a white formal dress/suit, please do not bring it)
COSTUMING
If you have paid your recital costume fee, your dancer will receive their costume on the day of the Showcase, dancers will be permitted to take their costumes home after the conclusion of the showcase. Below will be the specific costuming needs supplied by the performer in each class who paid their costume fee. Please note, if you do not pay your costume fee by November 1st, 2024, your dancer(s) will not receive any costumes or accessories and will be required to supply their own dance uniform which can be found at AlamoCityArtsAcademy.org.
Creative Movement
Female - Pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Male - Black pants, black ballet or jazz shoes
Ballet
Female - Pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Folklorico
Female - Shorts to the length of your comfort, nude or white tank top, tan tights, black folklorico shoes
Please have students wear cover-ups and additional shoes when entering the dance studio. Do not wear your ballet/folklorico shoes outside of the dance studio.
HAIR & MAKEUP
Dancers are not required to wear makeup but may if they choose.
Lipstick - True Red Lipstick (No orange or blue undertones), a lipstain is best to avoid transfer of costumes
Eyeshadow - Earth toned eyeshadows(No purple, blue, green, etc.)
All female dancer must wear their hair in a ballet bun at the crown of the head, no flyaways, no wispies. If your dancer's hair is too short to put into a bun, we recommend a small thin headband to keep hair our of the dancer's face.
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Parents are encouraged to take pictures and videos but are asked to not use flash as it may become distracting to our younger dancers.
Thank you for your participation and we look forward to another successful showcase!
- TENTATIVELY December 6th, 2024 **Date is subject to change due to availability
- 6:00PM Showtime (Dancer calltime is 4:45pm)
- St.Luke's McNab Family Gymnasium
DANCER INFORMATION
All dancers must meet in the dance studio on December 6th by 4:45pm. If your dancer is not accounted for by 4:45pm, they will not be permitted to perform at the showcase. This allows all dancers to be fit into their costumes/accessories and prepare for dancing on a stage in front of a crowd. If your dancer is in afterschool care, please email Ms.Lizzy if you would like us to grab your dancer. Please note, parents will not be permitted into the dance studio for any reason, parents may drop their dancer off and wait in the gymnasium. If your student is nervous you may stay in the hallway with your dancer.
Dancers are encouraged to bring a water bottle and a dry snack to eat before the showcase, no wet, sticky or greasy foods to avoid staining or transfer to costumes.
Encouraged snacks include:
- Animal Crackers
- Dry granola bars ( no chocolate chips, marshmallows, etc.)
- Graham Crackers
Please avoid:
- Potato Chips
- Fruit Snacks
- Cheetos
(If you would not trust your dancer to eat their snack in a white formal dress/suit, please do not bring it)
COSTUMING
If you have paid your recital costume fee, your dancer will receive their costume on the day of the Showcase, dancers will be permitted to take their costumes home after the conclusion of the showcase. Below will be the specific costuming needs supplied by the performer in each class who paid their costume fee. Please note, if you do not pay your costume fee by November 1st, 2024, your dancer(s) will not receive any costumes or accessories and will be required to supply their own dance uniform which can be found at AlamoCityArtsAcademy.org.
Creative Movement
Female - Pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Male - Black pants, black ballet or jazz shoes
Ballet
Female - Pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Folklorico
Female - Shorts to the length of your comfort, nude or white tank top, tan tights, black folklorico shoes
Please have students wear cover-ups and additional shoes when entering the dance studio. Do not wear your ballet/folklorico shoes outside of the dance studio.
HAIR & MAKEUP
Dancers are not required to wear makeup but may if they choose.
Lipstick - True Red Lipstick (No orange or blue undertones), a lipstain is best to avoid transfer of costumes
Eyeshadow - Earth toned eyeshadows(No purple, blue, green, etc.)
All female dancer must wear their hair in a ballet bun at the crown of the head, no flyaways, no wispies. If your dancer's hair is too short to put into a bun, we recommend a small thin headband to keep hair our of the dancer's face.
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Parents are encouraged to take pictures and videos but are asked to not use flash as it may become distracting to our younger dancers.
Thank you for your participation and we look forward to another successful showcase!