Two months to go: get Show Ready!

If you are holding a summer show, the countdown is on!

With about two months to go, now’s the perfect time to get organised and stay ahead of the game.

Here’s your show prep checklist for this stage:

1. Lock in the details: Make sure your show dates, times, and venue are confirmed. Ensure all licences, chaperones, helpers, and essential checks (like DBS) are in place and up to date. Speak with your insurers about appropriate show cover. And don’t wait — begin drafting your running order now.

2. Choreography & Rehearsals: Most of your routines should be choreographed or nearly there. Finalise your rehearsal schedule and secure any extra studio time you need.

3. Costumes: Now’s the time to finalise your costume choices, gather measurements, and organise sizing bookings. If you haven't booked your costumes yet, you need to do this urgently before the summer rush.

4. Music & Tech: Sort out your show tracks, start edits if needed, and touch base with your lighting and sound techs. If you are having your show filmed or photographed, book your photographers now.

5. Communication & Admin: Keep parents and dancers in the loop with rehearsal dates and ticket info. If you are charging show or costume fees, start collecting these now.

6. Budgeting & Planning: Set your show budget and begin tracking expenses. Decide on your ticket pricing and sales timeline.

7. Promotion Begins: It’s never too early to start the buzz — get your marketing underway and tease the show on socials! Your pupils are your most powerful ambassadors. When they’re genuinely excited, that energy is infectious — and they’ll naturally become your biggest promoters.

Let the excitement begin — and remember, we’re always here to help with any of your costume needs!