Elevate Fall Update

• Fall Show Reminders and Ticket Info

• Fall Show Costume Week

• Halloween Costume Week

• Local Convention Information

• Cancellation of the Christmas Parade

• Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks

We're getting closer to watching our dancers bring The Snow Queen to life! Along the way, Gerda will encounter robbers, flowers, birds, snowflakes, and so much more as she travels north to the Snow Queen's palace.

If you're new to the studio, welcome! We've included a quick overview of important dates and times below.

First, let's talk tickets! Ticket sales are officially open! If you're interested in preordering recital gifts along with your tickets, make sure you read the entire newsletter before heading over to the ticketing page.

Each dancer receives 2 free tickets, and every account holder will receive a coupon code to claim them.

Here's what you need to know:

• Check your email: Your code will come from Dance Recital Ticketing, not Elevate. Look for an email from no-reply@drttix.com.

• Check your spam folder: Based on past experience, these emails occasionally end up there.

• Don't panic if your code doesn't arrive! The codes don't expire until the show starts, and we're happy to resend yours if needed.

• You still need to claim your free tickets. The code gives you access to your 2 free tickets, but you must use it to claim them.

• Need more tickets? You can purchase as many additional tickets as you need!

We can't wait to share this magical story with you!

Our November story production, The Snow Queen, is coming up soon! If you're new to the studio or need a refresher, here's a quick overview:

Stage Rehearsal: Monday, November 9
CALE Collective Auditorium

Check your dancer's specific rehearsal time here:
https://www.elevate-motion-studio.com/recital/dressrehearsal

Shows: Tuesday, November 10 & Wednesday, November 11
CALE Collective Auditorium | 5:30–6:30 PM

• Level 1 & 2 dancers: Perform in both shows.

• Creative dance classes: Check which show your dancer is assigned to: https://www.elevate-motion-studio.com/recital/showassignments

• Check-in times: Arrival times vary by age. Find your dancer's time here: https://www.elevate-motion-studio.com/recital/dates-and-times

Costumes & Getting Ready

• Girls: Costumes are loaned by the studio and put on backstage. Dancers should arrive wearing the required base layer. Details and shopping information: https://www.elevate-motion-studio.com/recital/buy

• Boys: Take costumes home to get ready before arriving.

We will have a merchandise table at the show venue.

• Card Only: The venue merchandise table is cashless (card payments only).
• Limited Supply: Flowers and mugs are limited and may sell out quickly.

🎟️ How to Guarantee Your Gifts (Pre-Order)

Want to make sure you don't miss out? Pre-order when buying your tickets.

You can preorder Snow Queen Recital Mugs along with your show tickets.

👗 It's Costume Week!

We are trying on costumes this week! Here is everything you need to know:

📸 Photos & Close-Ups

• Costume Week: This is your big chance to get up-close photos of your dancer in their costume!

• Show Photography: A professional photographer will be at both shows, and we share those photos for free! However, we can't guarantee every single dancer gets captured.

• Audience Photos: Taking photos during the show is allowed and encouraged, but keep in mind those won't be close-ups—so recital week is a great opportunity to get those!

👕 What to Wear During Costume Week

• Base Layer: Dancers may wear their base layer to try costumes on and get the best pictures, but it's not required.

• Alternative: If not wearing a base layer, please send your child in fitted dance clothes so they can easily slip the costume right over them.

🎭 Show Day vs. Rehearsal Dress Code

• Stage Rehearsal: Dancers wear their normal dance clothes for the single stage rehearsal.

• Girls: Arrive at the venue in your base layer and put costumes on backstage.

• Boys: Take your costume home and get ready at home.

📏 Why We Do Costume Week Early

• The Goal: To ensure every dancer has a properly fitting costume.

• If there's a sizing issue (rare): Don't panic! This is exactly why we do trials early. Reassure your dancer that we will have the right size for them by show day.

🧶 A Note on Sensory Sensitivities

• Don't stress: You’d be surprised how many children breeze past sensitivities when everyone is matching!

• If they refuse (rare): We will find a matching alternative costume that they feel comfortable in.

🗓️ Missed Costume Week?

• Don't panic! We will figure out another time to try it on.

• Backup plan: If we have your dancer's costume in multiple sizes, we may wait until recital day—rest assured we keep track of everyone and always have extras on hand at the venue!

The week after recital costume week, dancers are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to class!

🩰 The Golden Rule: Can They Dance in It?

While we love making Halloween week fun, we are VERY close to our big shows and still need to work hard on our recital dances.

• Safety First: Dancers should only wear costumes if they can truly and safely dance in them.

  
  

✨ Quick Details

• Zero Pressure: There is no pressure at all—usually only about 50% of our dancers dress up, so your dancer won't feel like the odd one out either way!

  
  

• Multiple Classes: If your dancer takes multiple classes this week, they can choose which class to dress up in (or skip dressing up entirely)—it is completely up to them!

We are not affiliated with this convention and cannot answer any questions about it. However, because not a lot of dance conventions (weekend master-class events with visiting choreographers) come through Columbia, we wanted to forward the following opportunity:

Need to check something up quickly? Our studio hub is your go-to hub for everything!

Make sure to bookmark it so you always have easy access to:

• 📅 Studio Calendar (closures, breaks, and key dates)

• 📜 Studio Policies

• 🎟️ A direct link to our Recital Page, and more!

👉 Tip: Save the link on your phone's home screen or browser favorites so you never have to go hunting for it!