Edge Magazine – Recital 2025 Edition

Edge Dance Center
5 days ago
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We are thrilled to welcome you to Edge Dance Center’s 19th Annual Recital at the Burlington Township Performing Arts Center! As we gear up for another unforgettable weekend of performances, this edition of Edge Magazine is your go-to guide for all things recital.

Our goal is to make this experience as smooth and special as possible for dancers and families alike. Inside this digital magazine, you’ll find all the essential information to help you prepare for the big day—from arrival logistics and backstage guidelines to volunteer info and show etiquette.

As always, we are here to help! If you have questions beyond what’s covered here, the best way to reach us is by email at info@edgedancecenter.com.

Edge Dance Center’s 19th Annual Show

📅 Saturday, May 31st – 11AM, 2PM & 6PM

📅 Sunday, June 1st – 11AM, 2PM & 5PM

📍 Burlington Township High School Performing Arts Center

610 Fountain Avenue, Burlington, NJ 08016

For class assignments, dress rehearsal schedules, and more, please visit our Recital Magazine.

Why We Recital

A dance recital is so much more than a performance. It’s a celebration of a dancer’s growth, confidence, and love for the art.

Recitals offer a professionally directed stage experience that reflects an entire year of hard work and progress. Students learn more than just choreography—they build self-esteem, teamwork skills, and stage presence that benefit them in school, social settings, and future endeavors like job interviews or college auditions.

The rehearsal and recital process teaches responsibility, dedication, and the joy of working together toward a common goal. The smiles, the applause, the sense of accomplishment—it’s a moment they’ll never forget.

Performance Tips & Tricks

Arrival Instructions:

Arrive 30 minutes before showtime, fully dressed and recital-ready.
Use the side cafeteria doors for dancer check-in.
Audience members enter through the front auditorium doors.
Be prompt! Late arrivals cause unnecessary stress for performers.

Auditorium Seating:

All tickets are General Admission.
Those with accessibility needs may enter first.
Please be kind, courteous, and patient while waiting in line.

Showtime Details

Dancers remain backstage for the duration of the show.
We create a fun, safe environment in the cafeteria with snacks, crafts, and a closed-circuit livestream of the show.
No visitors are allowed backstage, including during intermission.
No food or drinks in the auditorium.
Video and flash photography are not allowed. We want every dancer to shine without distractions.

❗ No vaping is permitted anywhere on school property.

Dismissal Process

For “Dance with Me” Classes:

Dismissed at intermission in the lobby.
Only one parent/guardian should pick up the dancer.
If returning to the audience, please change them out of their costume.

For All Other Students:

Dancers are dismissed at the end of the show—not before.
Younger classes will be called in order. You’ll meet them at the bottom of the stairs on house right.
Older dancers will meet parents in the lobby.
After pickup, please exit the auditorium promptly to allow for a smooth dismissal process.

Volunteers & Chaperones

We are so thankful for our incredible team of volunteers and class chaperones who help bring our recital to life.

Each class has assigned chaperones to guide dancers backstage. Volunteers assist with guest greetings and student transitions.

Volunteers arrive 45 minutes before showtime and stay backstage throughout the performance. However, they are permitted to step into the auditorium to watch their dancer perform. No ticket is required for volunteers.

Want to help? Sign up in the studio lobby or email us at info@edgedancecenter.com.