Recital Day Information
The River Place
1420 Convention Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Getting There
Parking & Arrival
Venue Parking
Free parking is available in the venue lot and surrounding areas. Arrive early for the best spots.
Drop-Off
Dancers should be dropped off at the backstage entrance. Follow signs from the parking lot.
Dancer Prep
Recital Checklists
Tap a card to view the full checklist for each category.
Costume & Recital Prep
Make sure every costume, shoe, and bag is labeled, organized, and ready before you head to the venue.
Appearance Checklist
Hair, makeup, tights, and dress code requirements so every dancer looks stage-ready from the moment they arrive.
Parent Check-In Guide
Step-by-step instructions for arriving, checking in your dancer, and getting settled before the show begins.
During the Show
Costume Changes
After the First Dance
After their first dance, dancers return to the right side of the auditorium. Parents meet them there for costume changes. Change immediately: Girls use the curtained dressing rooms on the right side; Boys use the lobby restrooms. Double-check the dance order to avoid any mix-ups.
Staff Escort
After costume changes are complete, our staff will escort dancers backstage through the right side of the auditorium. Parents return to their seats once the escort is underway.
During the Show
Stay familiar with the recital lineup throughout the performance. Be ready for quick, organized costume changes when your dancer comes off stage. Dancers remain backstage after their final dance to receive their trophies.
End of Show
Dancer Dismissal
- 1
Younger dancers will be dismissed at the end of the Act in the auditorium on the right-hand side. To help prevent congestion, only one adult should come to pick up each dancer.
- 2
Older dancers (as determined by studio policy) may check themselves out at the end of the Act without a parent present.
- 3
Parents of younger dancers should be toward the front of the pickup line to ensure smooth dismissal.
- 4
If your dancer performs in the next Act, they remain backstage until their Act is complete.
- 5
Ask family and friends to keep the dismissal area clear so staff can manage pickup safely.
All dancers receive their awards at the end of the Act.
If your dancer is absent from the recital or leaves early for any reason, we may be unable to distribute awards afterward. Contact your studio for details.
Read Carefully
Important Details
In the Auditorium
Show Etiquette
Video Recording
Videotaping of any kind is not permitted during the recital. Your recital fee includes a downloadable link to your dancer's performance, emailed approximately four weeks after the recital.
Photography
Photography is allowed during the recital; however, flash photography is not permitted. Please remain seated and avoid obstructing the view of those around you.
Show Courtesy
Please do not stand while dancers are performing. If you need to enter or exit the auditorium, please do so between numbers. Excessive movement can be distracting to audience members and the videographer. We kindly ask that you stay seated for the remainder of the Act, as every dancer deserves to perform in front of a full audience.
Don't Forget
Pre-order flowers for your dancer
Rose bouquets available for pickup at the venue (Providence shows only). Deadline May 8.
Have questions about recital day?
Our staff is happy to help. Reach out to your studio location and we'll get back to you.