Recital day notes:
Makeup dos and donts
Please complete your makeup at home and reach the venue at your call time i.e. for shift 1 at 2.15pm and shift 2 at 4.45 pm. You will need a good 1.5 hrs to dress up. We will take pictures before the program begins. It takes about 45 minutes from Plano. So plan accordingly.
1. We don’t need a Mattel/ earring chain.
2. Secure your long chain with safety pins
3. Lock the back of the choker and long necklace behind with rubber bands so they don’t drop forward
3. Start braiding your hair, and hide it behind the false /fake hair. No buns.
4. Fake hair is tucked with the belt so that they don’t dangle around.
5. Wear a bigger round Pottu/ Bindi
6. A white stone sticker on the right side of the nose to look like a nose pin. If you have a piercing, good for you.
7. Your blouse and dawn / dupatta tucked into your pants
9. Secure your fans with safety pins.
10. Secure your dawani/dupatta like how you would for a saree on your shoulder and just around the arms so they don’t slip.
11. Remember your pants/Skirts must be considered as high-rise jeans and wear it accordingly. Your belt will also be high waist.
12. Wear a black leggings underneath your skirt costume. Under a Pant costume wear black shorts/cycling shorts.
13. Participants eat a good meal 1 ½ hr before your call time. Then don’t eat anything until your performance is over.
I4. If your child is allergic, please carry a child-friendly meal for them to eat. After every performance participants will be ushered for a snack backstage.
15. No food is allowed in the auditorium. So please be mindful of that.
16. No Red color/Alta or marker on hands or feet.
17. Carry your shanghai/ghungroos if you have them.
Make up videos
The videos below might help you get dressed. To begin with, put on a front open shirt. Then wear your necklaces, if they are made to be worn over the head. You can watch the videos below to help get started with the makeup. You will need an undisturbed 1.5 hrs to finish everything.
Here is the part one
And Part two
Recital Etiquette
Following these tips will help us ensure an enjoyable recital experience for everyone involved.
Tip #1: When entering the theater, take a quick note of where the exits are, just in case of an emergency.
Tip #2: Plan to turn off or silence all of your devices prior to the start of the show. The sounds and screens are very disruptive. Additionally, Flash photography is not permitted as it can be very distracting to the dancers. You may videotape dance, but be sure to be seated in your place.
Tip #3: It is courteous to applaud after each routine in the recital, but please avoid shouting or screaming as it can be distracting to both the dancers on stage and to other audience members.
Tip #4: There may be some high-energy routines where you are encouraged to clap. (Just remember: no hollering!)
Tip #5: Avoid entering or exiting the theater while there are dancers performing onstage. A good rule of thumb is to only move from your seat in between routines, if necessary.
Tip #6: Following Tip #5, if you have a baby or young child who is sitting with you and they become disruptive, please exit with them quickly and quietly between routines.
Tip #7: Refrain from talking or whispering with other audience members while the dancers are performing. Quick comments in between routines are OK!
Tip #8: Don’t litter. Please take care not to leave any belongings or trash behind so we do not incur an unexpected cleaning fee.
Natyam Academy of Performing Arts is known for being well-organized, gracious, and respectful of the Theatre, policies. As members of our recital audience, your cooperation is much appreciated in helping us maintain this good standing! If you will be inviting other family members and friends to the show, please share these tips with them too.
As you enjoy the show, don’t forget that our students are dancing their hearts out for you and the rest of the audience! Show them your appreciation by following these tips and recognizing their hard work.
Please let us know if you have ANY questions before the big day!