2025 Recital Information
Recital Week: June 2 - 6, 2025 at The Arts Center at Iowa Western
2700 College Rd Arts Center, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Recital Picture Day: May 18th at OAB Get ready to smile—MoveUp
Images will be at OAB this Sunday to photograph all
our dancers in their recital costumes! Each class will take a group photo, and
every dancer will have an individual photo taken in each of their costumes.
Please note: There will be no makeup day.
To help the day run smoothly:
- Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled photo time
- Ensure your dancer is performance-ready
(hair, makeup, and costume in place)
- Pre-Ballet and up should wear clean or new tights
- Creative Movement dancers will have bare legs and feet
- The parking lot will be busy - please
carpool if you can or use the Walgreens lot next door for
overflow
In-Studio Recital Rehearsal: May 31st at OAB 9 AM–12 PM This important rehearsal will be held at OAB
and is required for:
- Dancers in Level 1–Advanced
Ballet performing in the June
5th and 6th shows
- Supplemental dancers with multiple costumes (please
bring all costumes!)
We’ll be running the show in
order to practice costume changes. Performance hair and makeup are not required for
this rehearsal.
Dancers with only one routine are
welcome to attend, but it’s not
mandatory. Recital Dress Rehearsals at Iowa Western All dress rehearsals will be
held at The Arts Center at Iowa Western on Monday,
June 2 and Wednesday, June 4.
To help ensure a smooth and
timely experience for all:
- Please arrive 10 minutes before your
scheduled time
- Make sure your dancer is fully performance-ready
(hair, makeup, and costume in place)
- Check in at the table located at the bottom of the stairs near the main
entrance
Friendly
Reminder: Dress rehearsals are the
perfect time to capture photos and videos - no photography or filming is
allowed during the performances.
Thank you for your cooperation
and support in keeping rehearsals organized and successful!
Recital Performances:
Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:30pm
- Creative Movement 3
- Creative Movement 3 & 4
- Creative Movement 4
- Pre-Ballet
- Primary 1
- Primary 2
- Beginning Hip-Hop
- Intermediate Ballet
- Advanced Ballet
Thursday, June 5th & Friday, June 6th at 7:00pm
- Ballet Levels 1–6
- Intermediate & Advanced Ballet
- Beginning Ballet 1 & 2
- All Tap levels
- All Jazz levels
- All Lyrical levels
- All Contemporary levels
- All Modern levels
- Hip-Hop Fundamentals 1 & 2
- Seniors
Basic Stage Make-Up and Hairstyle Information Basic Stage Make-Up For Creative Movement (Optional), Pre-Ballet, Primary 1, & Primary 2: - Brown eyeshadow applied in the crease of the eyelid
- Rosy or peach-toned blush
- Rosy lipstick (see suggestions below)
- Creative Movement dancers are welcome to follow these guidelines, but makeup is optional for this level.
For Levels 1 and up: - Same as above, plus:
- Black eyeliner on the upper and lower lash lines
- Black mascara
- False lashes are optional
Lipstick Suggestions: - For lighter skin tones: Maybelline NY Super Stay 24 Color in Timeless Rose #090
- For deeper skin tones: Maybelline NY Super Stay 24 Color in Infinite Petal #080
Please ensure makeup is applied neatly and stage ready. Ballet Bun/Hairstyles - All dancers should have a sleek, flat bun secured tightly at the crown of the head, with no flyaways
- For dancers with short hair, please slick back all hair neatly and ensure it stays in place throughout the performance.
Recommended Tools & Products: - Strong-hold hair gel or finishing spray to tame flyaways
- Hair pins and hair elastics in a shade that matches the dancer’s hair
- Matching hairnet to create a smooth and secure bun
- Fine-tooth comb or smoothing brush for a sleek finish
Bun Tutorial: Secure all flyaways and create a neat flat, tight bun positioned at the crown of the head.
2025 Recital Costume Prices
| Class |
Price |
| Creative Movement 3 |
$50.00 |
| Creative Movement 4 |
$50.00 |
| Pre-Ballet/Tap |
$50.00 |
| Beginning Ballet 1 |
$65.00 |
|
Beginning Ballet 2
|
$75.00 |
| Primary 1 Ballet/Tap |
$55.00 |
| Primary 2 Ballet/Tap |
$55.00 |
| Level 1 Ballet |
$65.00 |
| Level 2 Ballet |
$65.00 |
| Level 3 Ballet |
$65.00 |
| Level 4 Ballet |
$70.00 |
| Level 5 Ballet |
$75.00 |
| Level 6 Ballet |
$75.00 |
| Intermediate Ballet |
$80.00 |
| Advanced Ballet |
$80.00 |
| Seniors |
$80.00 |
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| Tap 1 |
$65.00 |
| Tap 2 |
$65.00 |
| Intermediate/Advanced Tap |
$75.00 |
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| Lyrical 2 |
$60.00 |
| Lyrical 3/4 |
$75.00 |
| Lyrical 5/6 |
$75.00 |
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| Contemporary 1 |
$75.00 |
| Contemporary 2 |
$80.00 |
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| Beginning Hip-Hop |
$70.00 |
| Hip-Hop Fundamentals 1 |
$80.00 |
| Hip-Hop Fundamentals 2 |
$80.00 |
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| Modern 1 |
$75.00 |
| Modern 2 |
$80.00
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| Jazz 1 |
$60.00 |
| Jazz 2 |
$60.00 |
| Jazz 3/4 |
$70.00 |
| Jazz 5/6 |
$70.00 |
| Int/Adv Jazz |
$80.00 |
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