All rehearsals and performances are held at the Prairie Center for the Arts.

201 Schaumburg Ct.

Schaumburg, IL 60193

Full costumes, including proper footwear, tights, and accessories, are required for all rehearsals and performances. Requirements for tights, shoes & accessories can be found in the Customer Portal under “Costumes.” Musicians should wear their shoes for rehearsal, but do not need to be in recital attire. Please label all costume pieces & shoes with your child’s name.

Full hair is required for all rehearsals and performances. Dance students (except boys) are required to have hair parted in the center and slicked into a low bun. Pre Ballet, Tip & Tap, Pre Jazz, and Hip Hop n Bop students should have hair off the face.

Makeup is required for all rehearsals and performances to prevent a washed-out look on stage. Dance students (except team members), including little ones, should wear at least brown eyeshadow, pink blush, and red lipstick in order that their features can be seen under the bright lights. Smokey eyes are also optional for older dancers! Team members should do their usual performance make up. It is recommended that boys and musicians also wear light makeup (i.e. blush/bronzer).

Attendance at dress rehearsal is mandatory in order to participate in the performance. Students who are ill or have a conflict with rehearsals and/or performances should immediately text us at (630)686-7227.

Online Sales Begin: May 15th, 2026 at 6:00pm

Advance*: $17 for Recital, $23 for Gala Showcase (Gala tickets include formal reception)

Door*: $22 for Recital, $28 for Gala Showcase

Advanced Sales end: May 28th, 2026 at 6pm

*prices do not include a processing fee. Discount codes will be sent to families with students who have completely different routines in both Performing Arts Recitals

TICKET POLICIES

• Click to purchase tickets.

• Performers do not require a ticket, as they will be backstage for the show.

• Ticket availability at the door is not guaranteed if a show sells out.

• Children sitting on laps do not require a ticket.

• Please do not purchase a handicapped or companion seat unless they are for a handicapped individual & their companion.

• There are no refunds for unused tickets or incorrect purchases, so please be sure to select the correct show.

• If there is an issue with your ticket purchase, call the ticket help line listed in the ticket portal. Do NOT re-purchase tickets.

Professional videos will be available through Zaker Video Productions. All purchases include a digital download ONLY. You will be able to watch the videos on your tv, computer, phone, and other devices.

Orders can be placed at: www.zakervideo.com

No videotaping will be allowed during the recital. This is for the safety and protection of your children. Our ushers may not know which audience members are friends or relatives of the performers. To protect the privacy of the performers, and prevent any unwanted videos or social media posts, we ask that there is no videotaping by anyone during the performance, aside from the professional videography company.

PHOTOS

Group and individual pictures will be taken at BCS on picture day, Saturday, May 9th (starting 9am) for all recreational dance classes (teams not included, but may sign up for individuals). Pictures are $30 for digital image packages, and anyone wishing to receive pictures should sign up by April 1st on the BCS website (scroll down for order form). A picture day schedule will be released no later than April 15th.

FLOWERS, APPAREL & GIFTS

Flowers, BCS Teddy Bears, apparel, and other gifts will be available for sale in the theatre lobby before and after each performance. Online pre-orders will be available starting April 1st, to avoid the line in the lobby!

CHECK IN

One parent/guardian may bring their student to check in starting at the designated check-in time for each rehearsal & performance. All students will check in at the stage doors, by the big yellow flag. Parents of dancers under age 6 will be issued a return ticket that must be presented in order to check out their student after the rehearsals & show. Rehearsals are closed for all non-performers. Parents/guardians must leave the theatre & dressing room areas by the time rehearsal begins (for rehearsals) or the theatre doors open (for performances).

ATTIRE

Students should arrive dressed in their 1st costume, with hair and make up completed. Please label ALL costume pieces and shoes with your child’s name in permanent marker, or with clothing labels.

WARMUPS

The stage will be available for warm ups until rehearsals begin, or doors open for performances.

PARKING

Parents/Guardians and audience members park in the main parking lot, and enter through the main theatre doors for performances.

DURING REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES

To maintain the magic and excitement of the performance, parents/guardians are not permitted in the theatre or dressing rooms during rehearsals. They are also not permitted backstage during performances. Our littlest dancers use convertible costumes that do not require changing tights. Teachers and teaching assistants will be assisting with shoe changes, and will also assist students who may need help with a costume change. This will allow parents to be able to sit back and enjoy the show!!

REHEARSAL DISMISSAL

One parent/guardian may assist in collecting the student’s items from the dressing room. Students should check out at the stage door after they have removed ALL of their belongings. Students in the Gala Showcase may keep their items in the dressing rooms after rehearsal on Thursday, May 28, provided they are orderly.

PERFORMANCE DISMISSAL

One parent/guardian with a student claim ticket should meet their child at the Studio dressing room to check out. This parent/guardian may then assist in collecting the student’s items. Once they have removed ALL of their belongings, they may exit through either the stage door or main theatre entrance. For students who do not require a claim ticket, one parent/guardian may meet them in their assigned dressing room to assist with their items following the performance.

A & B: Stage Level

C & D: Upstairs

Studio: Stage Level

Green Room: Stage Level

See the recital handbook for each student's dressing room assignment.

All dressing Rooms have individual restrooms, sinks, and counters with lighted mirrors. Dressing rooms are also equipped with stage monitors to watch the progress of the show. The studio, a large space for our younger dancers and large groups, is on the stage level, but close to the upstairs restrooms.

Students should not use the dressing room restrooms to change costumes. Students who are not comfortable changing costumes in the dressing room may wear a nude-colored leotard under their costumes.

Participating Classes/Students:

BCS Team Solos, Duos, Trios & select groups

Student Choreographed Routines

Senior Students

Dress Rehearsal:

Date TBD

call-time/drop-off: 5:15-5:25pm

rehearsal begins: 5:30pm

approximate end time: 8:00pm

Performance:

Friday, May 29, 2026

call-time/drop-off: 5:30-5:50pm

doors open: 6:00pm

performance begins: 6:30pm

formal reception begins: immediately following performance

reception includes hors d'oeuvres, desserts, open bar, and entertainment in the theatre gallery

Participating Classes/Students:

TBA

Dress Rehearsal:

Date: TBA

call-time/drop-off: TBA

rehearsal begins: TBA

approximate end time: TBA

Performance:

Saturday, May 30, 2026

call-time/drop-off: 10:00-10:20am

doors open: 10:30am

performance begins: 11:00am

approximate end time: 12:00pm

Participating Classes/Students:

TBA

Dress Rehearsal:

Date: TBA

call-time/drop-off: TBA

rehearsal begins: TBA

approximate end time: TBA

Performance:

Saturday, May 30, 2026

call-time/drop-off: 2:00-2:20pm

door opens: 2:30pm

performance begins: 3:00pm

approximate end time: 4:30pm