
Recital Volunteer Sign-Up
A lot of work goes into making a recital run smoothly and effortlessly. The more volunteers we have, the better experience for all involved. A greater number of volunteers will allow parents the opportunity to see their child perform without having to purchase a ticket for the show they are volunteering for whether it be watching from backstage or running into the auditorium to take a seat in one of the volunteer reserved seats and then getting right back to their volunteer position. Here is a breakdown of the different volunteer positions.
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Thank you in advance for volunteering! Together, we can make this an incredible recital and experience for all. All volunteers will be entered into a drawing to win a free month of tuition next year! Please be sure to sign in and register at the volunteer table at the recital to complete a raffle ticket!
Dressing Room Monitors (3 per show)
Ideal for parents whose children are in fewer dances.
Arrival Time:
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11:00 AM Show: Arrive by 10:00 AM 
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4:30 PM Show: Arrive by 4:00 PM 
Duties:
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Check in at the volunteer station for a lanyard and emergency contact info. 
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Maintain order and calm in dressing rooms—no rough play. 
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Allow only water and dry snacks (no staining food/drinks). 
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Dancers must remain in the dressing room unless called backstage. 
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No wandering into hallways or audience—must be locatable for lineup. 
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Children under 9 must be escorted to the restroom by a volunteer or responsible teen. 
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Assist with hair, makeup, and costume needs. 
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In case of a fire alarm, calmly escort dancers to the football field via nearest exit, bringing the check-in list. Monitors are the last out and must close the door. 
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One monitor must remain in the room at all times. Only leave briefly to watch your own child perform—coordinate coverage with another monitor or a floater. 
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Tidy the room and dispose of trash at the end of your shift. 
 
Important:
This is a critical role for dancer safety. Please volunteer for only one show to allow others time to enjoy the performance.
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Ushers (2 per show)
Must be comfortable standing and enforcing rules with kindness.
Arrival Time:
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11:00 AM Show: Arrive by 10:00 AM 
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4:30 PM Show: Arrive by 4:00 PM 
Duties:
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Check in and receive your lanyard. 
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Greet and guide guests to seats. 
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Verify all guests have wristbands. 
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Ensure guests are seated promptly. 
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During the performance, only allow entry to the seating area only between dances. 
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No photography or video during the show—enforce this rule and alert staff if needed. 
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In an emergency, calmly guide guests to exits and assure them dancers are being escorted safely by staff to the football field 
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Program Distribution / Wristband Check (2 per show)
Arrival Time:
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11:00 AM Show: Arrive by 10:00 AM 
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4:30 PM Show: Arrive by 4:00 PM 
Duties:
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Check in and receive lanyard. 
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Greet guests, verify wristbands, and hand out programs or QR code cards. 
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Monitor entrance until 10–15 minutes after show starts, then sit in a designated volunteer seat. 
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After intermission, return to entrance for 10 minutes to check wristbands. 
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May be asked to assist sound/lighting booth with errands. 
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In emergencies, guide guests out calmly and update them on dancer safety procedures. 
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50/50 Raffle Ticket Sales (2 per show)
Must be outgoing and comfortable addressing a crowd.
Pre-Show Sales:
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Arrive 45 minutes before showtime 
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Check in for lanyard, raffle tickets, and money belt 
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1 volunteer sells in auditorium, 1 in foyer 
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Return materials to Bill Cacciapouti at check-in before taking a seat 
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Note: No reserved seating—must purchase a ticket to watch the show 
 
Intermission Sales:
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Check in at the start of intermission for materials 
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1 volunteer sells in auditorium, 1 in foyer 
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Return materials to Bill Cacciapouti before taking a seat 
Note: No reserved seating—must purchase a ticket to watch the show​
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Set-Up Crew (Wednesday before Dress Rehearsal)
Time: 11:00am
Volunteers Needed: 5 (must be able to lift heavy items)
Duties:
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Unload props 
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Roll out flooring 
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Set up dressing rooms 
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Hang directional signs 
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Clean-Up Crew (After Final Show)
Time: Directly following 4:30pm show
Volunteers Needed: 5 (must be able to lift heavy items)
Duties:
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Collect trash 
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Roll up dance floor 
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Assist with packing and loading props into trailer