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Join Sunflower State Dance in celebrating this holiday season with one of the most beloved ballets! Clara and the Land of Sweets: A Nutcracker Story features Act II of the Nutcracker, where Clara dreams of a magical land called "the Land of Sweets." There candies, angels, peppermints, chocolate, the sugar plum fairy, and more welcome their guest with dances. 

This children friendly show is the perfect length for young children. 

Join us on the journey through the Land of Sweets December 16, 2018 at 2:00pm. The show will take place at Eudora High School's Performing Arts Center.

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Thank you to our sponsors so far Keith Nowland State Farm and SERC Physical Therapy Eudora, KS. We are still looking for a couple more sponsors for our 2018 show. Please contact Miss Rachel at msrachelweitekamp@gmail.com for more information.

Do's and Don'ts of Dance Performances

Whether it is your first dance recital or you are a dance recital pro, here are some important do's and don'ts for dance performances.

Some other things to consider:

• Have your dancer use the restroom before dropping them off backstage.
• You may want to consider bringing a change of clothes for after the recital.
• Always have a pair of backup tights, just in case they snag while getting ready.
• Do bring a bottle of water for backstage.

Picture Day Reminders

We do have tights available for purchase in our in studio dance store. 

If you are renting a costume be sure to leave adequate time to get changed at the studio before your dancers allotted picture. Rental costumes will be in studio b (the right side studio). You may change in there, the cameras will be turned off. 

Sunflower State Dance            104 W 20th St Suite 4 Eudora, KS 66025                  785-690-7200

Recipe for a great recital.

The end of the season recital.

Recital performances can seem stressful for both parent and dancer!  But at Sunflower State Dance we strive to make our end of the year recital as stress-free and enjoyable as possible, for everyone.

Here is our recipe for a great recital:

1. Start preparing your recital costume/attire early- we are now one month away from our recital on June 24. Now is the time to start thinking about having everything ready. Do you have a good pair of tights in the right color? (Extra tights are always recommended!) Will your shoes last through the recital? Do you have enough hair products, ties, bobby-pins? Is your costume in good shape? Does it need ironed or steamed?
2. Practice routines regularly- the more your dancer knows the choreography, the more comfortable they will be on stage. At Sunflower State Dance we record practice videos for all our younger and recreational classes. All you need is a smartphone or computer to practice right along with your teacher! 
3. Know your schedule- plan out your preparation time before so you will have adequate time to get ready on recital day. Make sure you know where to drop off and pick up your child before and after the recital. Talk to your child about what will happen recital day. 
4. Practice hair and makeup before the day of the recital- there is nothing worse than having to start over while doing makeup. Save the tears and the irritated skin for a different day! Practice your child's stage makeup days before the recital. Be sure to follow directions your studio provides on what to wear for stage makeup. Stage makeup is very important in making sure your child's features do not get washed out by the very bright stage lights!
5. Have fun!- remember to have fun! Performing should be an enjoyable experience for all dancers. It's a performance where they get to show off their new dance skills to friends and family. Be sure to take pictures with family and friends after the show!

Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas

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Clara and the Land of Sweets

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$6 for 8 years old and under

$8 for 9 years old and up

$10 tickets at the door (cash only)