Laveen Dance & Cheer

Laveen Dance & Cheer Presents

⭐ Country Lights & Denim Nights ⭐

Annual Recital 2026

📅 May 15 – 16, 2026

Betty Fairfax High School Performing Arts Center · Laveen Village, AZ

🤠
Show 1
The Roundup
Littles Performers
🌟
Show 2
The Showdown
Cheer & Tumbling
🏆
Show 3
The Rodeo
Main Show

All 3 shows on Saturday, May 16 · Dress Rehearsal Friday, May 15

🎭 Dress Rehearsal — Friday, May 15th

Everyone should plan to attend the duration of each rehearsal.

Show Who Performs Check-In Dress Rehearsal
The Roundup Littles 4:00 PM 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
The Showdown Cheer & Tumbling 5:15 PM 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM
The Rodeo Main Show 6:45 PM 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

🎪 Show Night — Saturday, May 16th

Betty Fairfax High School Performing Arts Center · 8225 S 59th Ave, Laveen Village, AZ 85339

Show Who Performs Doors Open Showtime
The Roundup Littles 12:45 PM 1:30 PM
The Showdown Cheer & Tumbling 3:45 PM 4:30 PM
The Rodeo Main Show 6:45 PM 7:30 PM

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⏰ Shoutout deadline: May 15, 12:00 PM
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📍 Venue & Parking

Betty Fairfax High School Performing Arts Center

8225 S 59th Ave, Laveen Village, AZ 85339

  • 🚗 Free parking — arrive 30 minutes before showtime
  • 🚪 Doors open per show schedule below
  • 🎟️ Tickets required for all guests — see FAQ for details
  • 🚫 Street parking not recommended — use venue lot

👧 Dancer Drop-Off

  • 📍 Drop-off at designated backstage entrance (signage posted)
  • ⏰ Arrive 45 min before show time in full hair, makeup, and costume
  • 🎒 Label everything — costumes, shoes, bags
  • 🔄 Multiple costume changes: bring all costumes labeled and organized
  • 🚫 Parents do NOT accompany dancers backstage
  • ✅ Dancers are released to parents at curtain call in designated pickup area

🗺️ Venue Map (Feel Free to Zoom In!)

Betty Fairfax High School Performing Arts Center — tap the image to open full-size on your phone.

Betty Fairfax High School venue photo map

🎒 What to Bring

✅ DO Bring

  • ✓ All costumes (labeled, in order of performance)
  • ✓ Dance shoes for every number
  • ✓ Hair accessories & makeup for touch-ups
  • ✓ Water bottle (labeled, no sugary drinks)
  • ✓ Small snack (nothing that stains)
  • ✓ Any props for your numbers
  • ✓ Your good energy! 🤠

🚫 Do NOT Bring

  • ✗ Valuables / large amounts of cash
  • ✗ Candy or gum backstage
  • ✗ Phones visible on stage
  • ✗ Extra family members backstage
  • ✗ Costumes without name labels

🔄 Backstage Flow — All Shows

Here's how your dancer moves through the backstage process on show day:

🏠
Holding
→
📷
Pictures
30 min before show
→
⏳
On Deck
→
🎭
Backstage
→
⭐
Stage
→
↩️
Return to Holding

Volunteers escort dancers through each stage. Parents do not accompany dancers backstage.

📸 Show Rules for Audience

📸No flash photography during performances. It distracts the dancers and affects the lighting.
📹Video recording for personal use is welcome. Do not sell or broadcast professionally filmed content.
👶Children in audience must remain seated during performances.
🤫Please silence all devices before the show begins.
🎭Hold applause until the end of each number. Stay for curtain call!
🌹Flowers and gifts may be given at the designated post-show area — not on stage.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When will I find out which show my child is in?

Your instructor has already communicated which show your child performs in. Each class is assigned to The Roundup (Littles), The Showdown (Cheer & Tumbling), or The Rodeo (Main Show). Exact show times and dates will be confirmed by May 1.

How many tickets do I need?

Anyone who needs a seat needs a ticket, except for students and children under 3 years old sitting on a parent's lap. Buy Tickets on StageStubs →

Can I watch the dress rehearsal?

Each student can bring one parent to the Dress Rehearsal, and they can watch in the audience.

My child has multiple costume changes — how should I organize them?

Put each costume in a separate labeled bag in performance order. Include all accessories (shoes, hair pieces, props) with the costume they go with. Write your child's name on everything with a Sharpie.

What if my child misses dress rehearsal?

Contact us immediately at 480-433-6874. Missing dress rehearsal affects the whole group. In most cases the child can still perform in the show but will be oriented backstage by a volunteer.

When and where do I pick up my child after the show?

Students and Parents will receive 2 color wristbands to coordinate with which room the child will be in. Parents will drop off to that room, and pick up from that room 10 minutes after curtain call. Only parents with the right color wristband will be allowed into the room to pick up their child.

Are flowers and gifts allowed?

Yes! Flowers and gifts can be given at the post-show gift/greeting area. Please do not throw items on stage or attempt to hand things to performers during the show.

📞 Contact Us

Studio Address

3330 W. Southern Ave Ste 121
Phoenix, AZ 85041

Phone

480-433-6874

Email

Hollywood.kiva@gmail.com

📋 2-Week Production Countdown

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Wed, Apr 30 — 15 days out
  • 🎵 Music: Compile final list of all 60 class songs — confirm no edits needed
  • 🙋 Volunteers: Send backstage volunteer sign-up to staff and trusted parents
  • 👗 Costumes: Confirm all classes have costumes ordered/received
  • 📧 Parents: Send Rehearsal Reminder #1 (dress rehearsal dates, location, call times)
  • 🏟️ Venue: Confirm venue contract, load-in time, and stage access
Thu, May 1 — 14 days out
  • 🎵 Music: Deadline — all final music edits submitted to sound tech
  • 🎵 Music: Begin building master playlist in show order (3 separate playlists)
  • 🏟️ Staging: Draft stage diagram — dressing rooms, wing positions, prop storage
  • 👗 Costumes: Post costume check-in deadline to instructors (May 9)
  • 📋 Act Order: Draft preliminary act order for all 3 shows
Fri, May 2 — 13 days out
  • 🙋 Volunteers: Confirm all backstage volunteer slots filled (min. 1 per 5 dancers)
  • 🔄 Quick-Changes: Identify all acts requiring costume changes under 60 sec — assign helpers
  • 🚪 Backstage: Draft backstage traffic flow — which wings, which aisles, dancer flow
  • 🏆 Props: Start prop inventory list — who brings what, storage location on stage
Sat, May 3 — 12 days out
  • 🎭 Classes: During regular Saturday classes — observe formations and stage spacing needs
  • 👗 Costumes: Do visual spot-check — any missing pieces, sizing issues, repairs needed?
  • 📋 Act Order: Share draft act order with instructors — get buy-in on sequencing
Mon, May 5 — 10 days out
  • 📧 Parents: Send Reminder #2 — dress rehearsal confirmation (time, location, costume/hair expectations)
  • 📋 Act Order: FINALIZE all 3 run-of-show documents — lock in act order
  • 🎵 Music: Review music edits — approve or request final corrections
  • 🙋 Volunteers: Send backstage briefing email — roles, schedule, rules
Tue, May 6 — 9 days out
  • 🚪 Backstage: Post dressing room assignments — class/group → room number
  • 🏆 Props: Props list finalized — all instructors confirm prop ownership and transport plan
  • 📞 Emergency: Compile day-of emergency contact list (all staff, volunteers, venue contact)
Wed, May 7 — 8 days out
  • 💡 Lighting: Send lighting cue sheet to lighting tech — per-act cues, special effects
  • 🎵 Sound: Share finalized playlists with sound tech — confirm cue numbering matches run sheet
  • 🏟️ Staging: Finalize stage setup plan — furniture/set pieces, curtain placement
Thu, May 8 — 7 days out
  • 🎵 Music: Build and test backup USB drives — 1 per show, labeled, in order
  • 🎵 Music: Upload music to cloud backup (Google Drive or Dropbox) accessible day-of
  • 👗 Costumes: Costume check-in begins — instructors confirm all costumes present
  • 📋 Run Sheets: Print all run-of-show documents — 3 copies per show
Fri, May 9 — 6 days out
  • 🎵 Sound: Sound check scheduled with venue / A/V team
  • 👗 Costumes: All 60 classes confirmed — zero missing costumes. Log any exceptions + backup plan
  • 📧 Parents: Send Day-of Logistics email (arrival time, drop-off, parking, rules, show order)
  • 🙋 Volunteers: Final volunteer headcount — confirm no-shows replaced
Sat, May 10 — DRESS REHEARSAL: The Roundup (Show 1)
  • 🎭 Dancers in full costume, hair, makeup at call time
  • 💡 Test all lighting cues — note adjustments needed
  • 🎵 Test music cues — confirm fade in/out, volume levels
  • 🔄 Test all quick-changes — identify any that need extra help or re-ordering
  • 📝 Log all notes — issue, act number, who addresses it
  • 🚪 Walk backstage flow — confirm dressing room assignments work in practice
Sun, May 11 — DRESS REHEARSAL: The Showdown (Show 2) + The Rodeo (Show 3)
  • 🎭 Full run of Show 2 — same protocol as May 10
  • 🎭 Full run of Show 3 — same protocol as May 10
  • 📝 Compile master notes list — all 3 shows reviewed and prioritized
  • ⏱️ Record actual timing per act — update run sheets with real times
Tue, May 12 — 3 days out
  • 🔧 Address all dress rehearsal notes — lighting, sound, staging, costume fixes
  • 📧 Parents: Send final Day-of email with confirmed times, parking details, pickup procedure
  • 📋 Update all run sheets with final timings from dress rehearsal
  • 🖨️ Print final run sheets — 3 per show, backstage director, SM, stage left, stage right
Tue, May 13 — 2 days out
  • 🙋 Final volunteer briefing — walkthrough of roles, positions, emergency protocol
  • 📞 Distribute printed emergency contact sheets to all volunteers and stage managers
  • 🏟️ Confirm venue load-in schedule and access times for May 14 setup
Wed, May 14 — TECH NIGHT / Stage Setup
  • 🏟️ Load in: Set up stage, dressing rooms, prop tables, signage
  • 💡 Lighting tech: Final cue programming and focus
  • 🎵 Sound: Final levels check — walk the house, confirm coverage
  • 🎵 Test backup USB at sound board — all 3 shows play correctly
  • 🚪 Label all dressing rooms, wings, and backstage areas with signage
  • ✅ Stage manager walkthrough — confirm everything is production-ready
🎭 Fri, May 15 — DRESS REHEARSAL DAY
  • ⏰ Call time: All staff and volunteers arrive 2 hours before first show
  • 🚪 Backstage check-in opens 45 min before show — dancers checked in against roster
  • 💡 Final lighting check — confirm from FOH
  • 🎵 Sound board check — test first music cue
  • 🎭 SHOWTIME — stage manager cues: house lights down, intro music, welcome
  • 🎭 Intermission (if applicable) — house lights up, 15-minute break
  • 🌹 Curtain call — all performers on stage, director recognition
  • 🚪 Dancer pickup — release to parents at designated pickup area
🎪 Sat, May 16 — SHOW DAY + WRAP
  • ⏰ Same call time protocol as May 15
  • 🎭 SHOWTIME — final show(s)
  • 🌹 Curtain call — director remarks, thank-yous
  • 📦 Strike — collect all props, costumes, signage, equipment
  • 📧 Parents: Send post-show thank-you email (within 48 hrs)
  • 🙏 Thank all volunteers personally

🎬 Run-of-Show Templates

Show: The Roundup
Performers: Littles Classes
Date: TBD — May 15 or 16
Est. Duration: ~60-75 min
Acts: ~20
# Class Name Instructor Music Cue Costume / Style Backstage Notes Est. Time

⏱️ Timing Notes

Show Open:
Intermission:
Curtain Call:

📝 Recital Communication Templates

Ready-to-send templates for parent comms. Click Copy to grab the text.

📧 Dress Rehearsal Reminder

Send: May 12–13
Subject: 🎭 Dress Rehearsal This Week — What You Need to Know Hi Dance Families! Dress rehearsal is almost here! Here are the details for your child's show: 📍 LOCATION: Betty Fairfax High School Performing Arts Center 8225 S 59th Ave, Laveen Village, AZ 85339 📅 YOUR SHOW'S DRESS REHEARSAL: • The Roundup (Littles): Check-in 4:00 PM | Rehearsal 4:30–5:45 PM (Friday, May 15) • The Showdown (Cheer & Tumbling): Check-in 5:15 PM | Rehearsal 5:45–7:30 PM (Friday, May 15) • The Rodeo (Main Show): Check-in 6:45 PM | Rehearsal 7:30–9:30 PM (Friday, May 15) ✅ PLEASE ARRIVE in full costume, hair, and makeup at your check-in time. 👁️ ONE parent per student may watch in the audience during dress rehearsal. Questions? Reply to this email or call 480-433-6874. See you soon! 🤠⭐ — Kiva & the Laveen Dance & Cheer Team

📧 Show Day Logistics Email

Send: May 14–15
Subject: 🎪 Show Day Tomorrow — Arrival, Parking & Pickup Hi Dance Families! Show day is TOMORROW! Here's everything you need for a smooth experience: 📍 VENUE: Betty Fairfax High School Performing Arts Center 8225 S 59th Ave, Laveen Village, AZ 85339 🎟️ SHOWTIMES (Saturday, May 16): • The Roundup: Doors 12:45 PM | Show 1:30 PM • The Showdown: Doors 3:45 PM | Show 4:30 PM • The Rodeo: Doors 6:45 PM | Show 7:30 PM 🚗 PARKING: Free parking on site. Arrive 30 min before doors open. 👧 DANCER DROP-OFF: • Drop off at the designated backstage entrance (signage posted) • Arrive 45 min before showtime in full hair, makeup, and costume • Label EVERYTHING — costumes, shoes, bags 🚫 Parents do NOT accompany dancers backstage. 🎟️ TICKETS: Required for all guests (except children under 3 on a lap). Buy tickets: https://stagestubs.com/us/laveen-dance-cheer/country-lights-denim 🌹 Flowers & gifts can be given in the post-show greeting area. SO excited to see you all! 🤠⭐ — Kiva & the Laveen Dance & Cheer Team

📧 Volunteer Briefing

Send: May 13
Subject: 🙋 Volunteer Briefing — Your Role at Country Lights & Denim Nights Hi [Volunteer Name], Thank you SO much for volunteering at our recital! Here's your briefing: 📅 YOUR CALL TIME: [Insert call time — typically 2 hrs before first show] 📍 Check in at the backstage entrance. Look for the volunteer coordinator. YOUR ROLE: [Insert role — e.g., Holding Room, On Deck, Quick Change, Stage Left Wing] THE BACKSTAGE FLOW: Holding → Pictures (30 min before show) → On Deck → Backstage → Stage → Return to Holding IMPORTANT RULES: • No phones visible while working with dancers • No releasing a dancer to anyone without the matching wristband • If a dancer is distressed or injured, find Kiva immediately • Stay in your assigned station unless directed by the stage manager WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable dark clothing (all black preferred) QUESTIONS? Text Kiva at 480-433-6874 You are making this recital possible. Thank you! 🌟 — Kiva, Laveen Dance & Cheer

📧 Post-Show Thank You

Send: Within 48 hrs of show
Subject: 🌟 THANK YOU — Country Lights & Denim Nights was AMAZING Dear Dance Families, WE DID IT! 🤠⭐🎉 Country Lights & Denim Nights was everything we hoped for and more. Your dancers were INCREDIBLE, and the energy in that theater was electric. A huge thank you to: • Every dancer who worked so hard all year • Every parent who helped with costumes, transportation, and encouragement • Our amazing volunteers who made backstage magic happen • Our instructors who poured their hearts into every class We are so proud of every single performer. Watching them shine on stage is why we do what we do. 📸 Photos and video will be shared in the coming weeks — watch for an email! Registration for the 2026–2027 season opens soon. We hope to see everyone back on the dance floor. With so much love and gratitude, Kiva & the Laveen Dance & Cheer Team 📞 480-433-6874 | Hollywood.kiva@gmail.com

💬 Short Reminder Text (SMS/GroupMe)

Any time
🎭 RECITAL REMINDER from Laveen Dance & Cheer: Show Day: Saturday May 16 at Betty Fairfax HS (8225 S 59th Ave) 🤠 The Roundup: 1:30 PM | 🌟 The Showdown: 4:30 PM | 🏆 The Rodeo: 7:30 PM Dancers arrive 45 min early in full costume + hair + makeup. Label everything! Tickets: stagestubs.com/us/laveen-dance-cheer/country-lights-denim Questions? Call 480-433-6874 💃

🎭 Backstage Operations

Room assignments, volunteer counts, and flow reference for all 3 shows.

📊 Show Overview — Dancer & Volunteer Counts

Show Dancers Adults Volunteers Dressing Rooms
🤠 Show 1 — The Roundup 55 — 5 Room 8111 (A–L) · Room 8122 (M–Z)
🌟 Show 2 — The Showdown 114 — 6 2 rooms (TBD by instructor roster)
🏆 Show 3 — The Rodeo 150 12 8 7 rooms (see below)
TOTALS 319 12 19 11 rooms total

⚠️ Show 3 adult performers: wave-through policy applies — adults proceed directly backstage, no holding room.

🔄 Universal Backstage Flow

Applies to all 3 shows. Volunteers escort dancers through each stage.

🏠
Holding
→
📷
Pictures
30 min before show
→
⏳
On Deck
→
🎭
Backstage
→
⭐
Stage
→
↩️
Return to Holding

🙋 Volunteer Station Guide

🏠 Holding Room (1–2 per show)

  • • Receive dancers at check-in
  • • Verify wristband color matches room
  • • Keep dancers calm and seated
  • • Manage costume bags & belongings
  • • Release ONLY to On Deck volunteer

📷 Pictures (1 per show)

  • • Coordinate with photographer 30 min before show
  • • Bring acts in order per run sheet
  • • Return to Holding or move to On Deck

⏳ On Deck (1 per show)

  • • Hold next 2 acts in the on-deck area
  • • Monitor run sheet timing
  • • Communicate with Stage Manager via radio
  • • Escort act to wing when cued

🔄 Quick-Change Helpers (as needed)

  • • Assigned per act needing change under 60 sec
  • • Pre-position costume in wing before act
  • • Practice the change at dress rehearsal
  • • Two helpers minimum per quick-change act

🏆 Show 3 (The Rodeo) — 7-Room Backstage Map

150 dancers + 12 adults. Adult performers use wave-through — no holding room required.

🗝️ Room assignments editable below

Fill in class groupings per room. Print and post at backstage entrance.

Room 1

Room 2

Room 3

Room 4

Room 5

Room 6

Room 7 (Adults)

🚨 Emergency Reference

Day-of Contacts

Kiva (Director): 480-433-6874

Venue Manager: Add before show →

Stage Manager: Add before show →

If Something Goes Wrong

  • 🩺 Medical emergency: Call 911, then notify Kiva
  • 🔊 Sound failure: Stage manager announces pause, tech troubleshoots
  • 👧 Lost child: Lock down exits, notify Kiva, PA announcement
  • 🔥 Evacuation: Volunteers escort dancers to front parking lot

🎨 Wristband Color System

Students and parents each receive 2 matching colored wristbands. Color determines which room a dancer belongs to for pickup.

Red

Blue

Green

Yellow

⚠️ Dancer released ONLY to parent/guardian with matching wristband color. No exceptions.

Laveen Dance & Cheer

3330 W. Southern Ave Ste 121, Phoenix, AZ 85041 · 480-433-6874

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