Arrival & check in: Dancers must check in one hour before the show's start.
- Check in with Miss Josie in the lobby. A staff member will escort the dancer and parent to their assigned dressing room.
  - Once checked in, dancers may not leave the building.
Costumes: Dancers should arrive dressed in their first costume.
Undergarments: Proper undergarments are a must! Please avoid wearing bright or patterned underwear that may show through tights (e.g., no Paw Patrol underwear on stage!).
Dressing Room Rules:
- Absolutely NO photos in the dressing rooms. This policy ensures the safety and privacy of all dancers.
PRO TIPS:
- Do hair and makeup at home before arriving to avoid stress and dressing room chaos.
- Apply lipstick after your dancer is fully dressed in costume to prevent smudging.

Backstage Access:
- Only staff and designated Class Moms are permitted backstage.
- Anyone with backstage access must wear a lanyard.
Dancers Are Backstage for the Entire Show:
- Dancers will not be allowed in the auditorium at any point during the performance.
Costume Changes:
- If you need to change your dancer's costume between numbers, please wait until a pause between dances to leave or return to your seat.
Photography & Video:
- NO flash photography during the performance! Flash can be dangerous and distracting to performers.
- The performance is being professionally recorded and will be available via digital link to all NLDC families after post-production.
TICKETS:
- Anyone watching the performance will be required to have a ticket. Children over the age of 1 year old will not be permitted to sit on laps and must have a ticketed seat.

Dancer Pick-Up: To be determined; we will notify you once the process is finalized.
Dressing Room Clean-Up:
- Please clean up your dressing room space promptly after the show.
- Double-check that you have all personal belongings before leaving.
- We are not responsible for lost items!