arrival: Check-In process

Sign in your dancer and provide a reliable contact number.

1. You will receive a color-coded index card with your dancer’s name — do not lose this card.

2. Volunteers will escort dancers to their assigned age-group dressing rooms.

Important Reminders

• All dancers must be dropped off by an adult.

• Parents of dancers ages 3–7 should take them to the restroom before check-in.

• No parents allowed backstage, unless they are pre-approved volunteers.

• Please arrive on time to help dancers feel calm, organized, and prepared.

Who Drops Off

• One (1) parent or guardian may escort the dancer to check-in.

• No additional guests allowed.

dismissal: check-out process

At the end of the show, instructions will be announced onstage.

• Parents will be released by card color group to pick-up locations.

Pick-Up Locations

• Ages 3–7: Form a line in the lobby in front of the Recital Hall doors.

• Ages 7+ & YAA: Dancers will be dismissed from stage left or stage right inside the theater.

Parents will not be allowed to exit until they have received their dancer.

What You Need

• Only one adult (preferably the same adult from drop-off) may pick up the dancer.

• Present your color index card at pick-up.

• Your dancer’s name will be called when it is your turn.

If You Lose the Card

• You will need to wait until the end of dismissal to pick up your dancer.

Parking Information

Free Parking

• Available directly in front of the theater

• Additional spaces available in front of the Stillwell building

• First-come, first-served

• Carpooling is encouraged

Where to Park & Enter

• Park on the left side of the building.

• Escort your dancer to the breezeway between the two dressing-room areas.

Overflow Parking

If the main lot is full, families may park at Mt. Zion High School located directly across the street.

During the Show

Parents will return to the audience after drop-off and enjoy the performance.

1. Dancers will remain backstage for the entire duration of the show.