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Dress Rehearsal Week

 

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  • Dates: May 18th - May 21st

  • Always the week BEFORE the recital.

  • Dancers wear their recital costumes to class all week!

  • We take class pictures.

  • Parents may take individual pictures of their dancers.

MSC Ballet Parents:

Since you’re not present during class time, MSC Ballet will not have a formal dress rehearsal.

 
 

🎉 Goins Dancing Recital Information

📅 Date:
May 23, 2026
⏰ Time:
The time of each recital is still to be determined.
We have multiple recitals on the same day.
📍 Location:
Lex2 Performing Arts Center
3205 Platt Springs Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170
🎟️ Ticket Prices:
TBD

We do not charge a recital participation fee; instead, we sell tickets for the event.

🙅🏻‍♀️ Not interested in the recital?

You may opt your dancer out of the recital using one of the options below:

All Goins Dancing classes, including tumbling 🤸🏾‍♂️, participate in our end-of-season Dance Recital.

More details will be announced throughout the year!

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💖 Costume Information

  • Goins Dancing keeps costs low by selecting versatile recital costumes that coordinate across all dance styles, so dancers within the same age group wear the same costume.
  • Dancers who take multiple dance classes within the same age group only need one recital costume.
  • Only dancers in more than one age group will need to order more than one costume.
  • Female Costume Preference: 3-in-1 design that includes:
    • a tutu
    • a shorter skirt
    • shorts
  • Male Costume Preference: Classic black vest and pants with a white shirt. This style is the same across all age groups and routines.

Price: $85

 
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Shoes and Tights

Shoes

We don’t require specific brands, but we do ask for specific shoe colors for each style:

  • Ballet: Ballet shoes
    • Female Costume: Light pink
    • Male Costume: Black
  • Tap: Black tap shoes
  • Jazz: Skin color jazz shoes
  • Lyrical: Skin color pirouette shoes

Tights

  • Skin color transition tights

These items can be purchased anywhere — but we’ve included some helpful examples on Amazon:

View Examples on Amazon 👀

Local Dancewear Stores

 
 

Well-Heeled Dancewear

The Turning Pointe

  • 1030 Harden St,

  • Columbia, SC 29205

  • Website

 
 

Hair

Ages 1–5

The back of a little girls head.  She has a small pony tail and her hair has been curled with a curling iron. 

“Half up and curly”
All dancers in this age group

Ages 6 and Up

A dancer with her hair in a neat bun on the crown of her head.

Neat bun on the crown of the head
All dancers in this age group

Make Up

  • Makeup can make the recital extra fun for young dancers. It also helps their facial features to be seen by the audience.
  • It's a personal preference for each family, but dancers typically wear:
  • Powder
  • Pink blush
  • Nude eye shadow
  • Red lipstick
  • Black mascara
  • Black eye liner
  • It is OK if you prefer that your dancer does not wear make-up.
 
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Recital TIps

 
Ask Questions Early
It might be hard to contact staff on the day of the recital. Please ask questions in advance.
Investigate the Commute
Look into how far the venue is from your home or from wherever you’ll be coming.
Buy Shoes, Tights, & Undergarments Early
Buy these at least 30 days in advance to avoid sizing or shipping issues. Let dancers practice in them before the big day!
Check Out Our Recital Webpage
Recital details are updated there regularly. Find it at goinsdancing.com.
Label All Items
Label shoes, bags, lovies, etc. to avoid mix-ups. Masking tape works great!
Arrive on Time
Please aim to have your dancer backstage 15 minutes before start time.
Don’t Stress
Perfection is not the goal. Focus on fun and creating memories.
Consider Bringing Flowers
Many dancers receive flowers. Some may feel left out if they don’t.
Audience Etiquette
Stay for the full recital. Silence phones. Sit toward the back with small children.
Enjoy the Show!
Recital day is special for dancers and families. Sit back, relax, and celebrate your dancer’s hard work!

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