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Can you believe it’s that time of a year again? It seems like just yesterday students were worried about their first day of dance class, and now the seasonal recital is quickly approaching. Recitals are often the highlight of the dance year, so make a dance recital checklist and help students be adequately prepared for the big day. Here’s how dancers can get ready for their dance recitals.

Get Ready Two Weeks Before the Show

Luck favors the prepared, so dancers should start getting ready for their big show with plenty of time before the performance date. This will ensure that you take the time to carefully pack all your supplies and can review your checklist a few times.

When you’re packing for a dance recital, you’ll want to bring many of the same things that you’d bring to a dance competition. Be sure you have proper undergarments, extra tights, all your different shoes and makeup supplies.

Do you have a schedule for the day planned out? While a recital might “start” at 6PM, dancers will be required to arrive early to check in, get prepared, potentially take pictures: there’s a lot going on! As a dance family, make sure you’ve looked through all of the emails and information your studio has sent you to be sure you know little details that can make a big difference, such as:

  • Parking for the recital (guest parking and dancer parking)
  • How to purchase tickets for the performance
  • Where to check in
  • Where to pick up any studio merchandise or flowers for dancers

Be Prepared for Unexpected Issues

Any experienced dancer will tell you that there are a lot of little things that can go wrong on recital day. Whether it’s something small like a bra strap breaking or makeup getting smudged, preparation is key to dealing with these issues.

Part of that is getting in the right mindset: attitude can truly make or break your recital experience. Some dancers are predisposed to stage fright, and that’s OK! Just be prepared with a few calming exercises that will help calm your mind and banish those jitters. Try taking a few slow, deep breaths or getting into a relaxing yoga pose.

When you’re waiting backstage, resist the urge to practice your steps. Chances are that you’ve got them down, so focus on getting excited for the performance. After all, it’s your time to shine! Take pictures with your friends, listen to pump-up music or simply visualize your success. Positivity will help you bring your natural radiance to the stage and dance your heart out!

Own Your Show

The recital is an opportunity for dancers to leave everything they have on the stage, and to truly enjoy doing what they love. Your entire dance community will be there, and they’re there to support you! So make the days before your recital count.

Show up to class and give it 100%. Ask questions and make sure you have everything you need to do the best job that you can. And finally, love the dancers who are next to you on stage, and be as supportive for them as you hope they can be for you!

*Originally posted on the Tutu Tix website.

    • Costumes will be passed out from May 1-12 (we are still receiving some costumes). Parents will need to come into the studio and sign out their child’s costume during their class time. Costumes will be not be given to students – only parents.
    • All unpaid balances (tuition, late fees, bounced check fees, etc.) must be paid before you receive your child’s costume.
    • Costumes MAY NOT be picked up on Studio Picture Day (May 13). No exceptions.
    • Each girl will receive one pair of footed tights with their costumes.These are to be worn for photos, dress rehearsal, and recital ONLY. Things happen, so we strongly recommend purchasing 1-2 pair of extra tights per dancer. If your dancer has multiple costume changes, we recommend purchasing a pair of body tights (our older dancers prefer body tights for modesty). Additional tights can be purchased at the TFAD front desk ($5 for footed tights; $15 for body tights).
    • All boys will need mid calf solid black socks (no other color, designs or logos) for Studio Picture Day, dress rehearsal, and recital.
    • Hip Hop 11+ Class (Thurs. 7-8 p.m.) & Junior Ballet Class (Tues. 6:45-7 p.m.): All girls will need a black leotard under their costume. These can be purchased at the TFAD front desk for $20, if they don’t already own one.
  • Studio Picture Day photo order forms will be handed out with your child’s costumes. Please remember to fill these out and bring them back to Picture Day with full payment if you plan to order prints.

If you have questions, please see Miss Paula at the TFAD front desk. The last day to place orders for leotards, dance shoes, recital earrings, makeup, etc. will be Friday, April 28.

Talent Factory Company Parent Boosters are partnering with Paint & Party to provide a fun and creative fundraising opportunity. The proceeds will go directly to the dancers to offset their expenses to compete at Nationals at The Wisconsin Dells.

Thank you in advance for your support!
Talent Factory Dance Company & Parents

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Join us on Friday, April 14th at 6 p.m. for Paint & Party! Cost is $40 per painter. No need to be an artist, we bring stencils and teach you step by step how to create a beautiful 12×16 wood sign! Please choose the design you would like to paint from the picture here and in this post . You get to choose your paint color at the event, please come with paint colors in mind.

You can prepay online or pay at The Talent Factory, you must RSVP so we have your stencil ready! This event is open to the public. 🙂

We love celebrating with our TFAD family! Wishing days full of cake, ice cream and dancing to our March birthdays:

5 – Eli Sloan
7 – Aliviah Long
9 – Olivia Parker
13 – Timmy Faulk
15 – Olivia Ritter
16 – Jaxson Martin
16 – Sloane Simms
17 – Gracie Meeks
20 – Lydia Harris
24 – Harlow Miller
26 – June Dimiceli
29 – Josh Bishop
31 – Jaycie French

Talent Factory is now enrolling for its second February Workshop!

Physical Comedy Workshop
Sunday, Feb. 26, 2-5 p.m.
Ages 6 and up! Limited spots available!
Click here for the registration form

Don’t miss your chance to learn performing techniques from one of the top physical comedy performers in the world, Mr Barry Lubin!

At this workshop, we will focus on improvisational skills, physical comedy, confidence, slapstick, and developing routines. This workshop is suitable for performers and non-performers, ages 6 and up.

Registration is $50 per person. Participants DO NOT have to be a student at Talent Factory to enroll. Talent Factory is open for registration Monday–Fridaybetween 4:30-7:30 p.m. Interested participants may email Brandy Moss or visit the TFAD front desk for more information.

About the Instructor:
BARRY LUBIN

Barry Lubin is a Professional Clown first and foremost, and has been for 42 years. Barry has toured the world performing in theaters, festivals, circus, on television and even a few tiny parts in films. He attended Ringling’s Clown College and performed on Ringling for five years, New York’s Big Apple Circus for 25 years, and has been freelancing for the past five years. Barry just returned from Antarctica last month – becoming the first professional clown in history to perform on all seven continents.

Barry has appeared on national and international television countless times. He is an inductee into the International Clown Hall of Fame in Wisconsin, the International Circus Hall of Fame in Peru, Indiana, and the Ring of Fame in Sarasota, Florida. Barry was on The Late Show with David Letterman four times, and featured in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day broadcast on NBC a dozen times.

Barry directs, mentors, writes, and teaches physical comedy/clowning as well, working with all ages and abilities.  His teaching credits include Ringling Clown College, various American university programs, in Europe and Asia, in schools, at circus camps, with various dance groups, and much more.

We’re honored that we were nominated as the Top 3 in Boone County in four of the following categories, especially after only being in business less than two years!

BEST FITNESS CENTER:
1. Witham Family YMCA 58.3%
2. Talent Factory Zumba Class 25.1%
3. Anytime Fitness 16.7%

BEST TEACHER:
1. Tracy Hammel 40.8%
2. Lindsay Musgrave 32.2%
3. Madeline Kochert 27.2%

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE:
1. Witham Health Services 47.7%
2. Talent Factory 31.6%
3. Bill Estes 20.7%

BEST LOCAL WEBSITE:
1. Witham Health Services 40.5%
2. The Lebanon Reporter 30.0%
3. Talent Factory 29.5%

Thanks to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote for us. You’re the reason we do what we do and continue to improve our services!

When you wish upon a star you may just receive the phone call of a lifetime. That’s exactly what happened to Talent Factory Guest Artist, Jade Perry.

Perry received the call from the Walt Disney Company last November that he has been cast as a face character at Disneyland Paris in Paris, France.

He leaves for his new gig next month, but not before sharing his experience and knowledge with the community. Mr. Jade (as the Talent Factory kids so fondly refer to him) will be offering a Theme Park Audition Workshop at Talent Factory in Lebanon on Saturday, Feb.4.

“Jim (Kochert) and I have known Jade since he was just a kid performing in our production of ‘Suessical the Musical’ at Crawfordsville High School,” said Talent Factory co-owner Paula Kochert. “We are thrilled to have been a stepping stone for his career, and we’re even more excited to have him in our Talent Factory family.”

Perry began performing when he was 7 years old as a member of The Lollipop Guild in a summer theater production of The Wizard of Oz. His parents recognized his passion and enrolled him in voice lessons and dance classes.

At the age of 16, he was ranked in the IHSAA top 10 in the freestyle and breaststroke events in men’s swimming. Due to time commitments, Mr Jade was faced with the difficult decision to dance or swim.

He cleaned out his swim locker and the rest is history.

During high school he continued to perform. His favorite role was as The Cat in the Hat in Seussical the Musical directed by Mr Jim and Miss Paula.

Mr Jade danced with Miss Madeline and Miss Marigrace for eight years. He also competed on the national level during that time, and took home several titles and trophies.

While attending University of Southern Indiana, Perry decided to try out for the dance team. He was the first male to make the team, and while on the team they ranked seventh nationally at the collegiate level.

At 19, Perry decided to audition in Chicago for Shanghai Disneyland. He was cut in the second round. He waited four years before re-auditioning in Louisville.

“I was in the dance audition with 65-70 other people. Half of them were cut within the first 60 minutes,” Mr Jade said. “I auditioned with a fractured foot since I felt that was my one chance to make it. At the end of the audition they asked me to stay longer to video me dancing.”

It took nearly two months to receive a response. Perry had a telephone interview and was offered a position as a parade dancer and rotating “fur” character at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.

In 2015, Perry took a huge risk and left his position at Walt Disney World to pursue a modeling and acting career. He was signed with three different agencies, which landed him a featured extra role in the CBS series “The Inspectors,” and box office movies “Alvin and The Chipmunk’s – The Road Chip” and “War Dogs” with Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, and Bradley Cooper.

His agents kept him busy with video shoots and commercials including one for HSN with Giuliana Rancic. He was also a regular on the Florida fashion runways and was a brand ambassador for Bacardi. While in Orlando, Mr Jade was offered a job as a brand ambassador/brand model for Blue Chair Bay Rum – which is owned by county superstar Kenny Chesney. He accepted, and quickly became an intern at the Nashville headquarters.

During his time in Tennessee he learned there was a Disneyland Paris audition being held 30 minutes away in Franklin, TN. He went through four rounds of intense auditions competing against other performers around the globe.

This third Disney audition must have been the charm because Perry was offered his dream role. His contract with Disney will not allow him to disclose his character role until Disney officially announces it, so we wait.

“This is the first year Disney has offered open-ended contracts, so I am one of the first performers Disney has offered this to, which is very exciting!” Mr Jade said.

He moved back home to Indiana right before the holidays to spend time with his Mom and to get everything in order for his big move to France. Mr Jade has been keeping busy judging beauty pageants and preparing for his upcoming workshop at Talent Factory.

Mr Jade’s workshop at Talent Factory will guide young performers through an audition process for the entertainment/theme park industry by teaching invaluable skills such as character improvisation, audition etiquette, audition choreography, accepting and correcting critiques, confidence, and resume/portfolio building. The Talent Factory staff will also assist with the workshop.

“This will be a fast-paced, fun workshop that is great for anyone who would love to perform or is curious as to what goes into an audition to become a professional performer. If you love Disney, this workshop is for you!”

The workshop is Saturday, Feb. 4 from 1-4 p.m. Registration is open to anyone 9 and older. You do not have to be a student at Talent Factory to enroll. There are limited spot available, and the cost is $35 per participant. Talent Factory is open for registration Monday-Friday 4:30-7:30 p.m., or you may email info@talentfactoryarts.com for more information.