Question 1

Location

Accepted Answer

All rehearsals and performances are held at the Al Larson Cultural Center:
201 Schaumburg Ct. 
Schaumburg, IL 60193

Question 2

Costumes

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Hair

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Makeup

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 5

Attendance

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Tickets

Accepted Answer

Online Sales Begin:  May 1st, 2027 at 6:00pm
Advance*:  $18 for Recital, $23 for Gala Showcase (Gala tickets include formal reception)
Door*:  $23 for Recital, $28 for Gala Showcase
Advanced Sales end:  June 3, 2027 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.

Question 7

Videos & Filming Policies

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Photos, Flowers, Apparel & Gifts

Accepted Answer

PHOTOS
Group and individual pictures will be taken at BCS on picture day, Saturday, May 8th, 2027 (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 30th.

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!

Question 9

Rehearsal & Performance Procedures

Accepted Answer

CHECK IN
One parent/guardian may bring their student to check in starting at the designated check-in time for each rehearsal & performance, and may assist in getting their items to the dressing room.  All students will check in at the stage doors, by the big yellow flag.  Parents of dancers in Pre Ballet, Pre Jazz, Tip & Tap, Hip Hop n Bop, and Empower 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, June 3, 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.

Question 10

Maps

Question 11

Dressing Rooms

Accepted Answer

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.

A & B dressing Rooms have individual restrooms, sinks, and counters with lighted mirrors.  C & D dressing rooms are larger, have counters and lighted mirrors, and are next to public restrooms.  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.

Question 12

Gala Showcase

Accepted Answer

Participating Classes/Students:
BCS Team Solos, Duos, Trios & select groups
Senior Students

Dress Rehearsal:
Thursday, June 3, 2027
call-time/drop-off: 5:15-5:25pm
rehearsal begins: 5:30pm 
approximate end time: 8:00pm

Performance:
Friday, June 4, 2027
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

Question 13

Recital 1

Accepted Answer

Participating Classes/Students:

Company Production
Contemporary 1
Contemporary 2
Empower Mini Team
Hip Hop n Bop
Jazz 2
Jazz/Contemporary 1 Combo
Jazz/Hip Hop 1/2 Combo
Pre Ballet
Pre Jazz
Tap 1/2
Tip & Tap

Dress Rehearsal:
Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2027
call-time/drop-off: 4:00-4:20pm
rehearsal begins: 4:30pm
approximate end time: 5:45pm (Pre Ballet & Beyond Barriers will be finished at 4:50pm)

Performance:
Saturday, June 5, 2027
call-time/drop-off: 10:00-10:20am
doors open: 10:30am
performance begins: 11:00am
approximate end time: 12:00pm

Question 14

Recital 2

Accepted Answer

Participating Classes/Students:

Ballet Production
BCS Company Groups
Contemporary 3
Empower Team 10+
Jazz/Hip Hop Combo 1
Additional classes, coming soon!

BALLET PRODUCTION Dress Rehearsal:
Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2027
call-time/drop-off: 5:40-5:50pm
rehearsal begins: 6:00pm
approximate end time: 7:30pm

ALL OTHER PERFORMANCES Dress Rehearsal:
Date: Thursday, June 3, 2027
call-time/drop-off: 4:00-4:20pm
rehearsal begins: 4:30pm
approximate end time: 5:30pm

Performance:
Saturday, June 5, 2027
call-time/drop-off: 2:00-2:20pm
door opens: 2:30pm
performance begins: 3:00pm
approximate end time: 4:30pm

Location

Costumes

Hair

Makeup

Attendance

Tickets

Videos & Filming Policies

Photos, Flowers, Apparel & Gifts

Rehearsal & Performance Procedures

Maps

Dressing Rooms

Gala Showcase

Recital 1

Recital 2

Date, Times & Location

Dress Code

Tickets

Show #1 Participants (11:00am)

Show #2 Participants (12:30pm)

Show #3 Participants (2:30pm)

Warm Ups

Photo & Video

Opt Out of Performances 2027

Recital Picture Order 2027