Recitals
SASPA 2020
36th Annual School Performance
Performances serve to celebrate student accomplishments.
(See Venue Directions)
CIRQUE DE LA DANSE
Carol B. Conway Theater
11210 Disco St.
LOWER & UPPER SCHOOL PERFORMANCE(S)
MAY REHEARSALS FOR FINALE PLEASE SEE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Wednesday May 27, 2020
8:00 – 9:00 PM | RECITAL PRODUCTION MEETING FOR ALL WORKING BACKSTAGE (Teachers, Volunteers, ACDC and Runners) |
(If you miss this meeting and don’t know what has been planned for backstage, please do not change things from what we have discussed in the mtg)
Friday May 29, 2020
5:00 – 6:30 PM | SASPARILLAS & SASPA DANCE CO. have regular class |
5:00 – 5:45 PM | ACDC, JR ACDC, SASPA DANCE CO. Warm Up |
5:00 – 7:30 PM | PM RECITAL REHEARSAL @ SASPA LOWER SCHOOL |
Saturday May 30, 2020
1:00 – 3:00 PM | ALAMO CITY DANCE COMPANY 2019-2020 SEASON AUDITION |
3:00 – 5:00 PM | ASPA DANCE COMPANIES AUDITION (JR ACDC, SASPA Dance Co., TapSAtions, SASPA Folk. / Flam., Sasparillas) |
Friday June 5, 2020
5:00 – 6:30 PM | PM SASPARILLAS & SASPA DANCE CO. have regular class |
5:00 – 5:45 PM | PM ACDC, JR ACDC, SASPA DANCE CO. Warm Up) |
5:30 PM | LOWER SCHOOL CALL TIME |
6:00 – 7:30 PM | LOWER SCHOOL REHEARSAL IN CLASSROOM ATTIRE |
Saturday June 6, 2020
12:30 PM | Call Time For Lower School (Dance Basics 3,4,5,6 & Levels 1,2) In Regular Class Attire |
1:00 – 2:30 PM | LOWER School Run Through Rehearsal (Dance Basics 3,4,5,6 & Levels 1,2) In Regular Class Attire |
5:30 PM | LOWER SCHOOL CALL TIME |
2:30 – 4:00 PM | Upper School Run Through Rehearsal (Levels 3,4,5,6) In Regular Class Attire |
Friday June 12, 2020 LOWER & UPPER SCHOOL FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL @SASPA
5:00 PM | Call Time For All Dancers (Lower School and Upper School) |
6:00 – 8:30 PM | PM FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL |
5:30 PM | LOWER SCHOOL DISMISSED AT 7:00 PM) In costume and make-up |
5:45 – 7:00 PM | LOWER SCHOOL DRESS REHEARSAL (Dance Basics 3,4,5,6 & Levels 1,2) In costume and make-up |
7:00 – 9:00 PM | UPPER SCHOOL DRESS REHEARSAL (Levels 3,4,5,6) In costume and make-upp |
Saturday June 13, 2020 PERFORMANCE DAY @
NO REGULAR SASPA CLASSES due to PERFORMANCE OF “CIRQUE DE LA DANSE”
12:30 AM – 2:00 PM | PM SET UP THEATER TEACHERS AND VOLUNTEERS |
1:45 PM | UPPER SCHOOL CALL TIME IN MAKE-UP (Levels 3,4,5,6) @ Stage Door |
5:30 PM | LOWER SCHOOL DISMISSED AT 7:00 PM) In costume and make-up |
1:00 – 2:00 PM | UPPER SCHOOL WARM-UP (Levels 3,4,5,6) |
2:00 – 4:30 PM | UPPER SCHOOL REHEARSAL (Levels 3,4,5,6) |
4:00 PM | LOWER SCHOOL CALL TIME (Dance Basics 3,4,5,6 & Levels 1, 2) In Costume, Hair and Make-up Done |
4:30-5:30 PM | LOWER SCHOOL REHEARSAL (Dance Basics 3,4,5,6 & Levels 1, 2) In Costume, Hair and Make-up Done |
4:30-5:30 PM | PM UPPER SCHOOL WARM-UP (Levels 3,4,5,6) |
5:30 – 6:00 PM | LOWER SCHOOL BREAK (Dance Basics 3,4,5,6 & Levels 1, 2) In Costume, Hair and Make-up Done |
6:00 – 8:30 PM | CIRQUE DE LA DANSE PERFORMANCE (Show ends approximately 8:30 PM) |
8:30 – 9:00 | UPPER SCHOOL AND VOLUNTEERS PLEAES HELP STRIKE THEATER |
- Parking is free at all shows.


DANCE NEEDS SUPPLIED BY PERFORMER (in Show Order)
ACT 1 LOWER SCHOOL | CIRQUE DE LA DANSE | ALL DANCERS PERFORM | IN SHOW |
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DANCE NUMBER | CLASS | TIGHTS | SHOES |
YOU’RE WELCOME A SANCHEZ | Acro-Tumbling Thursday / Saturday | Tan Tights | Bare Feet |
BUBBLY BLUE STARFISH HALL | Dance Basics 3/4, 5/6 Saturday | PINK TIGHTS | PINK BALLET SHOES |
SIRENS OF THE SEA LANDEZ | Jazz 1-3 Saturday | TAN TIGHTS | TAN JAZZ SHOES |
BABY SHARK BURROUGHS, COOK, HALL | Dance Basics 3/4, 5/6 MON. WED. | Pink Tights | Pink Ballet Shoes |
THE LITTLE MERMAIDD CONWAY | MUSICAL THEATRE WEDNESDAY | TAN TIGHTS OR SOCKS | JAZZ SHOES |
FINDING NEMO LANDEZ | Ballet 1/2 SATURDAY | PINK TIGHTS | PINK BALLET SHOES |
SOUTH PACIFIC CONWAY | Ballet 1/2 Wednesday | Pink Tights | Pink ballet shoes |
BIG FISH ESPINOZA | HIP HOP 1-4 TUES. / SAT. | See Teacher | See Teacher |
WHAT’S MY NAME HALL | JAZZ 1/2 MONDAY | TAN TIGHTS | TAN JAZZ SHOES |
BEYOND THE SEA ANGLIN | TAP 1/2 TUESDAY | Tan Tights | TAN TAP SHOES |
SEA HORSES S. TREVINO | BALLET 1/2 MONDAY | PINK TIGHTS | PINK BALLET SHOES |
JEWELS OF THE SEA CONWAY | SASPARILLAS DANCE COMPANY | PINK TIGHTS | PINK BALLET SHOES |
INTERMISSION | PARENTS MAY PICK P | LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS | UNLESS IN ACT 2 |
ACT 2 UPPER SCHOOL | |||
DANCE NUMBER | CLASS | TIGHTS | SHOES |
MASTER OF TIDES HALL | SASPA DANCE COMPANY FRIDAY | PINK TRANSITION TIGHTS | BAREFOOT |
SURF CRAZY ANGLIN | JAZZ 4-6 MONDAY | TAN TIGHTS | TAN JAZZ SHOES |
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER CONWAY | ADULT JAZZ THURSDA | TAN TIGHTS | TAN JAZZ SHOES |
ROCK LOBSTER LANDEZ | TAPSATIONS DANCE COMPANY | TAN TIGHTS | TAN TAP SHOES WITH HEELS |
AQUARIAS TREVINO | MATEO SALINAS | SEE SUSAN | |
SINALOA ESPINOZA | FOLKLORICO SATURDAY | SEE TEACHER | |
A PIRATES BOOTIE CONWAY | ADULT TAP TUESDAY | TAN TIGHTS | TAN TAP SHOES |
ASTURIAS ESPINOZA | FLAMENCO 1-6 SATURDAY | SEE TEACHER | SEE TEACHER |
SHIPWRECKED IN THE GROTTO TREVINO | BALLET 3/4 SATURDAY | PINK TIGHTS | PINK BALLET SHOES |
OCEAN EYES ESPINOZA | HIP HOP 5/6 WEDNESDAY | SEE TEACHER | SEE TEACHER |
SAILORS HORNPIPE CONWAY | SCOTTISH HIGHLAND THURSDAY | WHITE TIGHTS OR SOCKS | BLACK HIGHLAND GILLIES |
SEA SHELLS S. TREVINO | TEEN / ADULT BALLET MONDAY | PINK TIGHTS | PINK BALLET SHOES |
PRICELESS P MARTINEZ | LYRICAL CONTEMPORARY THURSDAY | SEE TEACHER | SEE TEACHER |
CALYPSO CRUSTACEANS LANDEZ | TAP 1-4 SATURDAY | SEE TEACHER | SEE TEACHER |
FUEGO Y AGUA 1:00 PM SHOW | COCO SECO | Pedro Cuevas, David Echevarria, Dario Garcia | (SEE YUKI) |
FUEGO Y AGUA 5:00 PM SHOW | MARIA CERVANTES | YUKI & DARIO GARCIA | (SEE YUKI) |
SEA ANEMONE, OCEAN LIFE and TURTLES CONWAY | JAZZ 3-5 THURSDAY | TAN TIGHTS | TAN JAZZ SHOES |
A SHOALING OF FISH CONWAY | Ballet 5/6 SATURDAY | PINK TIGHTS | PINK POINTE SHOES |
AGUAS DE AMAZONIA LANDEZ | BALLET 3/4 MONDAY | PINK TIGHTS | PINK BALLET SHOES |
WATER SPRITES AND TRITON S. TREVINO | BALLET 5/6 TUESDAY | PINK TIGHTS | PINK BALLET SHOES or POINTE SHOES |
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN Landez | BOYS CLASS TUESDAY | SEE TEACHER | SEE TEACHER |
FINALE TREVINO | ALAMO CITY DANCE COJR COMPANYSASPA DANCE CO. | PINK TIGHTS | BALLET COSTUMES |
2020 RECITAL PRODUCTION CALENDAR
DATE | TIMES | WHERE | WHAT |
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WEDNESDAY 17, NOVEMBER 2019 | RECITAL FEE CHARGED | RECITAL FEE CHARGED FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE 2018 END OF YEAR PERFORMANCE | |
M-F 3,-8, DECEMBER 2019 | IN CLASSES | Costume Measurements Taken | |
MONDAY 15, JANUARY 2020 | 1ST COSTUME CHARGE | 1ST COSTUME INSTALLMENT CHARGED FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE 2018 END OF YEAR PERFORMANCE | |
THURSDAY 15, FEBRUARY 2020 | 2ND COSTUME CHARGE | 2ND COSTUME INSTALLMENT CHARGED FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE 2018 END OF YEAR PERFORMANCE | |
THURSDAY 15, MARCH 2020 | 3RD COSTUME CHARGE | 3RD COSTUME INSTALLMENT CHARGED FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE 2018 END OF YEAR PERFORMANCE | |
TUESDAY APRIL 1, 2020 | 5:00 PM | ON LINE AT SASPA.ORG | RECITAL TICKETS GO ON SALE 2 SHOWS TO PICK FROMFRIDAY JUNE 15THSATURDAY JUNE 16THRECITAL SHIRTS AND OTHER MERCHANDISE CAN BE ORDERED HERE ALSO |
FRIDAY MAY 3, 2020 | 5-5:45 | ACDC, JR ACDC, SASPA DANCE CO. | WARM-UP |
6-7:30 | ACDC, JR ACDC, SASPA DANCE CO. | FINALE | |
SATURDAY MAY 4, 2020 | 1-3 PM | ACDC, JR ACDC, SASPA DANCE CO. | FINALE |
FRIDAY MAY 10, 2020 | 5-5:45 | ACDC, JR ACDC, SASPA DANCE CO. | WARM-UP |
6-7:30 | ACDC, JR ACDC, SASPA DANCE CO. | FINALE | |
SATURDAY MAY 11, 2020 | 1-3 PM | `ACDC, JR ACDC, SASPA DANCE CO. | FINALE |
FRIDAY MAY 17, 2020 | 5-5:45 | ACDC, JR ACDC, SASPA DANCE CO. | WARM-UP |
6-7:30 | ACDC, JR ACDC, SASPA DANCE CO. | FINALE | |
SATURDAY 18, 2020 | 1-3 PM | ACDC, JR ACDC, SASPA DANCE CO. | FINALE |
FRIDAY 24, – MONDAY 27, 2020 | MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND | SASPA CLOSED NO CLASSES | NO REHEARSALS |
WEDNESDAY 29, MAY , 2020 | 8-9:00 PM | SASPA | RECITAL PRODUCTION MEETINGTEACHERSVOLUNTEERSACDC |
FRIDAY 31, MAY 2020 | 5-5:45 | ACDC, JR ACDC, SASPA DANCE CO. | WARM-UP |
6-7:30 | ACDC, JR ACDC, SASPA DANCE CO. | FINALE | |
SATURDAY JUNE 1, 2020 | 1-3 PM | ALAMO CITY DANCE CO AUDITION | SEASON 2019-2020 |
3-5 PM | SASPA DANCE COMPANIESJR ACDCSASPA DANCE CO.TAPSATIONSSASPARILLASSASPA FLAMENCOSASPA FOLKLORICO | SEASON 2019-2020 | |
SUNDAY JUNE 9, 2020 | 9:00 AM – 12 NOON | RECITAL PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN | MUST SIGN-UP IN SASPA FOR YOUR DESIRED TIMEFIRST COME FIRST SERVE. 5 MINUTE INCREMENTS |
SATURDAY JUNE 15, 2020 | 9 AM-12:30 PM | NO SASPA REGULAR CLASSES | DUE TO THE LIVING SEAS PERFORMANCES |
1:00 PM | CBC THEATER | PERFORMANCE 1 | |
5:00 PM | CBC THEATER | PERFORMANCE 2 | |
8:00 PM | TEACHER, VOLUNTEERS AND UPPER SCHOOL | PLEASE HELP STRIKE THE THEATER |
THEATER POLICIES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
STUDENTS AND PARENTS need to know the name of their Dance Number(s) and which part of shows student is in (LOWER OR UPPER School OR Both). Students should not wear regular underwear under costumes and all visible tags should be removed.
CLASS UNIFORMS OR COSTUMES are to be worn for rehearsals as listed and hair in a bun. Backstage assignments have been made to help with the program run smoothly.
SHOW ORDER is listed above and it will be posted in many locations.
QUESTIONS should be asked now so the director, teachers and backstage help are not bombarded during recital.
VIDEO , PHOTOGRAPHY OR RECORDING DEVICES are NOT allowed due to distraction and consideration of fellow audience patrons. The safety of all performers can also be compromised. NO photography in allowed backstage!!!
ARRIVE EARLY DANCERS to all calls and you are required to sign-in and out at the backstage door. (Music school entrance) when you arrive or exit. Dancers will not be released without a parent picking them up for safety purposes after a rehearsal or performance.
Parents and audience patrons use the front door of the school. If wheel chair assistance is needed please come in the front door and ask for help.
REHEARSALS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AND PARENTS!
LABEL ALL BELONGINGS with a permanent pen on labels and inside shoes. Dance Basics students, it really helps if you come dressed and put extra belongings in a basket (dance bag), with your name on it. This way we can keep all your belongings together.
DO NOT BRING valuables, jewelry and money to the theater. SASPA is not responsible for any lost belongings.
PROPERTY NOT labeled is almost impossible to figure out who the owner is.
REHEARSAL TIMES
- LOWER SCHOOL PERFORMERS must attend Friday May 31st in class attire and June 7th rehearsal in costume at SASPA 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Stage rehearsals are MANDATORY for SAFETY REASONS.
- UPPER SCHOOL PERFORMERS must attend Saturday May 31st in class attire and June 7th rehearsal in costume at SASPA 5-9:00 pm. This includes warm-up and organizing backstage. Stage Rehearsals are MANDATORY for SAFETY REASONS.
- UPPER SCHOOL PERFORMERS will have Saturday June 1st in class attire and June 8th in costume at SASPA 1-3:30 pm if Friday night rehearsals don’t go well. Work hard so you can have Saturday off after class.
MISSED REHEARSALS by any students risk ruining the number and more importantly risk physical danger due to not knowing where to go in the dark and what is or isn’t dangerous on or off stage. This also affects the performance of others in the number. Teams DO NOT PRACTICE in pieces or as singles.
LAYER YOUR TIGHTS accordingly. Plan your individual show accordingly. Especially if you are in several numbers.
BALLET STUDENTS may have to purchase tan knee-high hose to wear over pink tights (for jazz) or full tan tights for jazz and tap depending on costuming requirements. Plan ahead.
DANCE BASICS AGES 3/4 and DANCE BASICS 5/6 (Required)
DB students should have black elastic sewn through tap shoe eyelets. Ballet slippers should be tied tightly in a square knot and trimmed approximately one inch and then tucked into the front of shoes. DB students students should be picked up after each show running approximately 1 hour. (Show times listed above)
ACPAA PRODUCTIONS (Not required)
DVDs of the performance can be ordered. Price is $30.00 for one show $50.00 for both. Order forms can be picked up at SASPA in May or at the performance. Cash or checks should only be made out to ACPAA Inc.
PHOTO SESSIONS AND PACKET PRICES (Not required)
Photographer Louis Benavides C.P.P. Student must sign up at SASPA for session time Sunday June 10th 2018. Order forms are available at SASPA. Photos are sold in units. 1st Unit = $20.00 All subsequent Units = $10.00 Units are: (1) 8×10, (2) 5 x 7’s, (8) Wallets Example; (1) 8 x 10 + (2) 5 x 7’s + (8) wallets = $40.00 Checks are to be made out to Louis Benavides C.P.P.
RECITAL CHECKLIST: MAKE-UP, HAIR AND SHOE REQUIREMENTS
Make-up includes
HAIR FOR ALL
is required in a bun and sometimes as requested by the teacher for other numbers.
ALL PERFORMERS
No underwear under tights. Students who require costume changes should purchase a flesh colored camisole leotard. Bra straps showing across the back of leotards and costumes is unacceptable.
RECITAL PRODUCTION ASSIGNMENTS FOR BACKSTAGE
ASSIGNMENTS | JUNE 20, 2020 6:00 PM PERFORMANCELOWER SCHOOL | INTER. |
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Lights | S. Trevino | N/A |
Sound | E. Wood | N/A |
Stage Manager | S. Conway | N/A |
Prod. Coordinator | N/A | |
Backstage Hall ? | K. Sanchez | N/A |
Ramp Quick Change | K. Burroughs | N/A |
Ramp Runner | M. Burroughs | N/A |
Duncan Room ? | A Reyes | N/A |
Girls Dressing Room ?Downstairs | H Cook | H Cook |
Duncan Quick Change Ramp ? | D Espinoza | N/A |
Duncan Runner | A Kienlen | N/A |
Bathroom Break Runner | A. Sanchez | N/A |
Graham Room ? | M Earls | N/A |
2nd Graham Room ? | S. Wineberg | N/A |
Graham Runner | H. Anderson | N/A |
Boys Runner | M. Salinas | N/A |
Backstage DoorSign-In / Out | ||
Extra Runner | J. Norwood | N/A |
Extra Runner | V. Richey | N/A |
Extra Help AsNeeded | S. Reyes | S. Reyes |
Concessions | BEFORE SHOWM. WoodC McRaeJ Wulff | INTERMISSIONM. WoodC McRaeJ Wulff |
STRIKE | Volunteers | Please strike room you are in |
ACDC Members Need | Collect Trash and Left Stuff | |
If Everyone Helps | The Strike Goes Fast |
VENUE DIRECTIONS
FOLLOWING IS DANCER / STUDENT DRESSING ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
DANCER / CO MEMBER | STUDENT | ROOM ASSIGNED TO |
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DANCE BASICS 3,4,5,6 DANCERS | Ages 2-6 | Temple Dressing Room OR Duncan With Guardians |
Abbott, Emma | Bazajou, Brooklyn | Duncan Room |
Aguilar, Hailey | Chappell, Miriam | Duncan Room |
Chini, Sara | Craft, Violet | Duncan Room |
Haaelwood, Adelyn | Kim, Caryss | Duncan Room |
Earls, Malena | Hall, Jane | Duncan Room |
Elizondo, Eos | Wiley, Sophia | Duncan Room |
Garza, Stephanie | Hood, Georgia | Duncan Room |
Gordon, Nicole | Hughes, Teagan | Duncan Room |
Kim, Abigail | O’Leary, Emmerie | Duncan Room |
Salinas, Mateo | ALL BOYS Georg Chini, Niko Coutros, Ethan Wulff, Louis Gordon, Caleb Meeks | Arkadiy Piano Room and Music All |
Medrano, Elizabeth | Smith, Bernadette | Duncan Room |
Warden, Anglina | Miller, Adelina | Duncan Room |
Hood, CAmeron | Jimenez, Sophia | Duncan Room |
Landry, Sarah | Kienlen, Liliana | Duncan Room |
Lozano, LIana | Reyes, Allyson | Duncan Room |
Alamo City Dance Co. | Unless you need to be downstairs at fast change ramp | Markova Dressing Room |
ADULT DANCERS | Adult Ballet, Adult Jazz, Adult Tap, Adult Hip Hop | Graham Room |
Many Co Dancers | ACDC, JR ACDC and, SASPA DANCE CO. | On Ramp For Quick Changes OR In Duncan |
THEATER DIRECTIONS, Carol B. Conway Theater is at SASPA.
(From 1604 East or West) Take 281 south exit Bitters or Nakoma head east from either exit. Bitters and Nakoma will take you to Jones Maltsberger Rd. From Bitters turn right on Jones Maltsberger Rd. From Nakoma you will turn left on Jones Maltsberger Rd. There are two streets Safari and Triplet, turn on either street going east. Both will dead end at Disco St. We are the main building on 11210 Disco St. SASPA has free parking.
We look forward to seeing you at the show. Applaud loudly (it’s contagious) when you feel like it…there’s no wrong time. The beauty of live theatre is the strive for perfection with its many mistakes. Have a great show and our thanks to so many terrific chaperons, parents, teachers and students! Enjoy the show! SASPA.