21st Annual Recital
Thank you to our 2025 Recital Sponsor:
Show Times
Click on your dancer’s show time below to view the full show order.
If your dancer is in more than one routine, this will show you which class performs first. Please have your dancer arrive at the theater dressed in the costume for their first dance.
Important Dates
May 31st & June 1st ใ
21st Annual Recital Weekend at David Brearley High School in Kenilworth, NJ.*
*Find your dancer's assigned Dress Rehearsal & Recital performance date(s) and time(s) in your Parent Portal online, or in the NEW Parent Portal App.
Recital Orders
โโCONGRATULATORY GIFTS & TREATS
Available for purchase at Recital......................................Available while supplies last.
Celebrate your dancer’s achievements with adorable stuffed animals, candy bouquets, and keepsakes! Pre-ordering is highly recommended to ensure availability, as limited quantities and styles will be offered at the theater during Recital Weekend. Please note, flower bouquets will only be available for purchase on Recital Days at the theater.
BUN KITS
Various Colors....................................Purchase Online or In-studio While Supplies Last
Simplify your recital prep with one convenient Bun Kit! Each kit includes ponytail holders, a hair net, bobby pins, and a link to our bun video!
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Looking for Digital Downloads of the performance?
We are thrilled to share that all ticket purchases to our 21st Annual Recital include a complimentary Digital Download of the performance. *Please note that this is NOT a livestream of the event. You will receive a download link via email AFTER Recital Weekend at a later date.
Hair & Makeupโ
For both Dress Rehearsal and Recital, girls should have their hair in a low bun with NO BANGS. Bun Kits can be purchased on our website or at our office. Please practice prior to Dress Rehearsal using the bun tutorial video on our website and our socials.
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Makeup is optional but highly recommended for both photos and the stage so your dancer’s features are not washed out by the lights. Dancers should use neutral eyeshadows, blush, red or pink lipstick, and mascara.
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Boys should wear chapstick and "do" their hair with gel or hairspray so that it does not fall in their eyes.
Stage-Ready 101
View A Recital
Bun Tutorial →
Costumesโ
Costumes will be sent home in the Spring after being tried on in class for proper fit. Please put your dancer’s costume(s) in a safe place and only wear it on Dress Rehearsal and Recital Days! We cannot guarantee a replacement if lost or damaged. Instructions for how to wear any included accessories will be put on the garment bag for the costume.
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Undergarments should NOT be seen onstage. Just like a bathing suit, girls should not wear underwear under the tights included with their costume. We highly recommend purchasing a back-up pair of tights from the office. Bras should have clear or skin-tone straps only.
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Boys should wear socks that match their shoe color.โ
Colored nail polish or toe nail polish is not permitted onstage.
Dress Rehearsal will be held on stage at David Brearley High School in Kenilworth, NJ on May 16th & 17th, May 19th-22nd, & May 27th & 28th. Each class will only rehearse once.
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A detailed breakdown of Dress Rehearsal times can be found here, in your Fusion Parent Portal account, and at our office.
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Each class will have one assigned Dress Rehearsal / Photo time. Photos will be taken just before dancers rehearse. A detailed schedule can be found on our website, in your online Parent Portal, on the Parent Portal App, or at the Fusion office.
Please plan accordingly to have your dancer ready (costume, tights, shoes, hair, and makeup) prior to their assigned time so that Dress Rehearsal can remain on schedule.
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Dress Rehearsal FAQโ
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All dancers must attend their scheduled Dress Rehearsal in order to participate in the show.
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Only one parent or guardian may accompany each dancer to Dress Rehearsal. Dress Rehearsal is not open to additional family members.
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There will be a row in the auditorium labeled with your dancer's class. Upon arrival, please go to your row and put your dancer's shoes on so they are ready to go!
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Parents will remain in the auditorium while dancers are taking photos and rehearsing. No Parents will be allowed backstage or in the photo area. Dancers will be supervised by Fusion staff members at all times and escorted back to the auditorium at the conclusion of their rehearsal.
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Videotaping during Dress Rehearsal is allowed. Flash photography is prohibited.
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Parent Tip
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Set a calendar appointment with your dancer's rehearsal day and time, allowing ample time for parking. Rehearsal times may differ from your dancer's class start time.
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Dress Rehearsal & Photos
Professional Photosโ
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Photo packages of your dancer in costume will be available for purchase upon arrival at Dress Rehearsal.
Packages are $35 for TWO full-resolution digital images, for download only. Links to download photos will be delivered by email in June.
Professional Photos FAQโ
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Can I purchase a photo of my siblings together?
Siblings may take photos together. If their rehearsal times are not on the same day, both siblings may come dressed during one rehearsal time. Let Fusion Staff know upon arrival.
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Can I preview the photos before purchasing? Will retakes be available?
To receive professional recital photos, a photo package must be purchased at Dress Rehearsal. Only dancers with a photo order will be photographed. Due to the volume of classes, photos cannot be previewed before purchase, and retakes are not available.
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What if my dancer takes more than one class?
Each class/costume requires its own photo package. Packages can not be split between two costumes.
Recital tickets will be sold online beginning Sunday, May 18th.
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ONLINE PRICE PER TICKET: $23
Customary online fees may apply.
DOOR PRICE PER TICKET: $28
Subject to availability.
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You will be able to choose your individual, assigned seats on the ticket buying site. Tickets are first come, first served and will be sold online only until Thursday, May 29th, after which they may be purchased at the door, if available.
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Each family will be assigned a unique code to gain access to the ticket purchasing site. To receive your code, all account balances, including May & June tuition, must be paid. Codes will be emailed to you the week of May 5th.
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Recital Tickets
Ticket FAQโ
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All ticket purchases to our 21st Annual Recital include a complimentary Digital Download of the performance you purchase. *Please note that this is NOT a livestream of the event. You will receive a download link via email AFTER Recital Weekend at a later date.
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You must purchase a ticket for each show that you wish to attend.
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There are no limits to the number of tickets you may purchase. We have many Recitals so that there are plenty of seats for everyone and your dancer's entire fan club can attend!
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Ticket pricing is the same for children, adults, and seniors. Every child will need a ticket unless an infant can sit comfortably on your lap.
To eliminate potential site congestion, sale times will be staggered on Sunday, May 18th.
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May 31st 9:00am show time - 10:00am sale time
May 31st 11:00am show time - 10:15am sale time
May 31st 1:00pm show time - 10:30am sale time
May 31st 3:00pm show time - 10:45am sale time
May 31st 5:00pm show time - 11:00am sale time
May 31st 7:00pm show time - 11:15am sale time
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June 1st 9:15am show time - 11:30am sale time
June 1st 11:15am show time - 11:45am sale time
June 1st 1:15pm show time - 12:00pm sale time
June 1st 3:15pm show time - 12:15pm sale time
June 1st 5:30pm show time - 12:30pm sale time
Backstage Dressing Roomsโ
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Fusion's dressing rooms are highly supervised and organized. To keep the Recital experience stress-free for parents and FUN for dancers, we have some tried-and-true guidelines to follow!
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Backstage "Groups"โ
To maintain organization in our Dressing Rooms, each dancer will be assigned to a group with other members of their class. Your dancer’s group number will be emailed prior to the show. Fusion Staff will be on hand to assist you at all times.. -
Check-in Time
Dancers must be signed in 30 minutes before showtime by one chaperone. The SAME chaperone must sign them out at the end of the show. -
Parent "Wristbands"โ
For safety purposes, each chaperone will receive a wristband when their dancer is signed in to the Dressing Room. The wristband MUST be worn to enter the Dressing Room after the show begins and at pick-up. There are no exceptions.*There are Assistant Teachers & FDC Event Staff backstage to assist with costume changes and bathroom breaks, so we encourage you to relax and enjoy the show! -
Miscellaneous
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Water and snacks that are not sticky/won’t stain costumes are permitted. Products with common allergens are not allowed in the dressing rooms.
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Please do not forget to remove your dancer's jewelry and to take it and other valuables with you.
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For safety reasons, dancers must remain under the supervision of FDC Staff in the Dressing Room and backstage for the entire show. No exceptions. Our shows are very short in duration and every dancer is brought back onstage to take a final bow and receive a medal! Siblings performing in the same show will be able to watch the livestream that our videographer sets up in the Dressing Room.
Recital Weekend
Audience Etiquetteโ
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Recital Weekend is the highlight of our Fusion Dance Year! We want dancers to feel supported and encouraged for their big moment, but please note that this is NOT a sporting event. To remain respectful of the students onstage and their families in the audience, appropriate guidelines of theater etiquette will be followed and strictly enforced.
Audience members who do not comply with the following rules will be removed at the discretion of Fusion Staff & the Kenilworth Police Department.
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Clapping, cheering, and dancing in your seat is always welcome! Screaming or creating distractions of any kind while dancers are performing is not permitted.
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NO flash photography, videotaping, tablet or cellphone use during a performance. Flashes are dangerous for dancers onstage and screen light is distracting for audience members. Recording other people’s children or the intellectual property of professional choreographers is illegal.
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For your enjoyment, our shows are short with very little time between dance numbers! Therefore, everyone MUST REMAIN SEATED DURING EACH DANCE. Please do not stand up and block the view of other audience members and our videographer. Doors will not be opened while a dance is onstage, no exceptions.
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Don't forget—when everyone puts the dancers first, recital is a memorable experience for all!
Venue Parkingโ
Don't forget...every show starts ON TIME!
Please allow yourself extra time to park, and please remind members of your party that are arriving separately to do the same. All vehicles must be parked legally. Cars blocking fire lanes may receive a ticket from Kenilworth Police.
*Additional parking is available behind Harding Elementary School. Access from N 18th St.