

BBA Recital Info
Recital Location: The Plaza Theater, 125 W. Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Recital Date: Saturday, May 27th, 2023
Recital Times: 11:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
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All dancers are required to dance in both shows.
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The shows will be the same, so family and friends can attend either or both shows.
Bring with you:
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All necessary costumes in a garment bag
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Any accessories that go with the costumes
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All necessary dance shoes
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All necessary tights
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At least one extra pair of tights
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Bobby pins, hair ties, hairspray
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Makeup
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Safety pins
Arrival:
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Be on time! We run like clockwork and will not wait for anyone.
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You will be able to enter the dressing rooms at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
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Dancers should arrive at the Plaza Theater with hair and makeup done according to their teacher’s instructions.
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Dancers should arrive in regular clothes.
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Under NO circumstances can a dancer wear their costumes or any accessories that come with them to or outside the theater, or in the auditorium. It is unprofessional.
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In the past, we have been complimented by the stage crew on our professional conduct in the theater. We trust that we can count on the same cooperation this year.
Parking:
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Parking is available at the Camino Real, the Convention Center, the parking garage on Oregon St and Franklin St, or at any parking lot downtown.
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There are fees at all parking locations.
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We encourage families to drop off dancers and one parent (see below) at the backstage door parking lot and then go park the car.
Entering the Plaza Theater:
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Enter the Plaza Theater at the backstage door. This door is next to the loading dock, on Main St, across from the Convention Center.
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Only mothers and their dancers will be permitted backstage. No men allowed backstage, unless there is an extreme situation and it has been approved by Amy (see Special situations). *Stage crew, security, photographers, BBA staff, and dancers are exceptions.*
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Do not bring foods or drinks backstage.
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Follow the posted signs to find your dancers’ dressing rooms.
Getting Ready:
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Help your dancer change into their costume, tights, shoes, accessories, and touch up hair and makeup.
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No bras or underwear under costumes!
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Have your dancers ready at least 5 dances before they go on stage.
Getting to the stage and watching the dances:
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BBA staff will come get you and your dancers’ group and escort them to the stage area 3 dances before they go on stage.
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Wait for direction from our staff. Do not go or send your dancer to the stage area alone.
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Mothers may come to the side of the stage to watch their dancers perform as directed by BBA staff.
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Mothers must watch from stage right only, not from stage left.
After the dances:
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You will take your dancers back to their group’s dressing room.
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Help your dancer change out of their costume and back into their regular clothes.
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Pick up all of your/your dancers’ belongings.
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Clean up any trash you/your dancer may have made.
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You and your dancers may leave or watch the rest of the show.
Tickets:
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6 tickets per dancer for the 11:00 am show. 6 tickets per dancer for the 5:00 pm show.
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You have already paid for these. There are no additional admission fees.
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Anyone 2 years old and older needs a ticket to get in.
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Every dancer needs a ticket if they are going to watch.
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Handicap tickets are sold separately in the office.
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Tickets are assigned alphabetically. You do not pick your seats.
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Tickets will be handed out starting at the beginning of May.
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After tickets have all been handed out and accounted for, extra tickets will be raffled for $8 per ticket.
These are your only tickets. If tickets are lost or stolen, they will not be replaced. We do not keep a record of what tickets we assign people and cannot make duplicates of the tickets.
Photography:
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No photography or filming in the auditorium.
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Professionals will be filming and photographing both of the shows. The video and photos will be for sale later on.
Special situations:
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If you have special situations regarding parents/grandparents backstage, multiple dancers, multiple dances, quick changes, or anything else, come to the office before the recital to discuss it with us.