Daddy Daughter Dance
The Daddy Daughter Dance is a wonderful opportunity for fathers to spend quality time with their daughters. Together, they will learn a dance and perform during the Spring Recital on May 17-18, 2024.
Dancers must be 3 years of age by January 1, 2024 in order to participate in this year’s daddy/daughter dance. For the recital, the dancers wear a white dress and the dads wear a dark suit. Since we know it can be frustrating locating a white dress, we will have some options available for you to order.
Please read the following information very carefully before committing to the 2024 Daddy/Daughter Dance:
The non-refundable fee to participate is $119 (includes all rehearsals, dress rehearsal and a choreography streaming video). The fee can be deducted automatically from your tuition account. This fee is non-refundable, so moms make sure Dad actually knows about the dance, rehearsal dates + times and is fully committed before signing up.
Dancers must be 3 years of age by January 1, 2024 to participate.
The Daddy Daughter Dance is great fun, but it also involves lifting your daughter (sometimes over your head-for smaller/younger dancers), memorizing choreography and several hours of rehearsals. If you have back problems or other physical conditions that prohibit you from lifting your daughter, please check with your doctor and contact us before you register.
There are 6 rehearsals on the following (tentative**) dates:
December 2, January 13, February 3, March 23, April 27, May 4, plus a stage rehearsal on May 17.
**We try not to change the rehearsal schedule, but this is “show biz” and circumstances beyond our control sometimes cause schedule changes.
If the schedule is adjusted, we will provide at least 24 hours notice.
We will communicate with Daddy Daughter Dance participants via email. If you do not have email or if you never check your email, please prepare now for email communication.
At SSOD, we believe in creating positive experiences and lasting memories. The Daddy Daughter Dance is an experience that will last a lifetime! Spending time at rehearsal and working through choreography with your daughter is never time wasted. The memories of class, in fact, are as significant as performing the actual dance on stage in front of an audience. Try to remember this if you feel confused, frustrated and tired during rehearsal. This time with your daughter is for you and your daughter... it is unique, important and very special.
All rehearsals are “Closed Rehearsals”, meaning moms, friends and family may not watch the daddy daughter rehearsals.
Dads must know and memorize the following information in order to be placed in the correct cast. This information will be given to you on or before your first rehearsal
What recital is your daughter in?
What date is the recital?
What time is the recital?
Where is the recital?
What is the name of the dance that your daughter is performing in her regular weekly class?
We realize that many dads travel out of town on business, however rehearsal attendance is very important. You may miss only one rehearsal (not the dress rehearsal) and you should try not to miss any of the last three rehearsals, which is when actual on-stage placements occur. Unfortunately, we are unable to alter the rehearsal schedule to accommodate individual travel plans, illness, vacation etc.
How do I sign up for the Daddy/Daughter Dance?
If you have any questions or cannot attend a rehearsal please contact sandi@sandisschoolofdance.com
*Granddads, uncles, big brothers, cousins, friends, and guardians are invited to perform if a dancer’s father is absent or otherwise unable to perform. If you have two dads, train them both! Since we have multiple shows, you can dance in more than one show. Dancers will not be able to have 2 male figures to dance with in the same show. If you have a different unique situation, shoot us an email and we’ll figure out a way to make your dreams come true.
