Mom2Three
High Silver Member
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Posted 1489191855
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We have a very very small comp team. The SO usually wants the girls there 2 1/2 hours before their first number. This weekend, they are to be there 3 hours before the first number. I just think that's excessive. How long before do your dancers have to be there?
Winterjoy
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Posted 1489192095
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Our girls need to be ready to start warm up/ run through an hour before they are scheduled to be on stage. We usually do hair and make-up at home, and get to the venue half an hour before warm-up call time.
rdsmom
High Platinum Member
1291511068
Posted 1489192692
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We are 2 hours before, fully ready to go-hair and makeup done and in full costume. If we have a competition that is notorious for running early, SO will have us there up to 3 hours early.
tappinmom
Double Diamond Member
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Posted 1489194524
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We always had to be there and ready 2 hours before. You have to take into account if they start running early and time for the DT to run the dance or just give a pep talk.
Noel
Gold Member
1486178785
Posted 1489194852
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I guess my question would be 3 hours before THE first number of all the competitors or THEIR first number? Makes a difference to me... I sympathize with you, it is frustrating, hoping the day will be great.
prancer
1332216704
Posted 1489195176
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Ready 2-3 hours before the dancer is supposed to be on stage.
melissa745
Platinum Member
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Posted 1489197239
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We are told 2 hours, unless that would put us there before the venue even opens.
disneymom2two
1432298686
Posted 1489197333
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We have to be there 2 hours early.
mom24
Silver Member
1406308109
Posted 1489198905
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Old studio - fully ready to walk on stage 1 hour before time your first number was scheduled
New studio - fully ready to walk on stage 1 1/2 hours before time your first number was scheduled
The SO is very good about posting updates on our team Facebook page saying whether the comp is running early, late, etc.
tendumom
High Platinum Member
1298213712
Posted 1489199775
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Was at a comp this past weekend with my niece. She had to be there, in costume and make up 1 hour before her first number.
stpierremom
High Platinum Member
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Posted 1489199965
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Depends on the competition. Some run excessively early and we would want to be there 3 hours prior to first number. For the average comp, 2 hours prior.
elastigal
High Silver Member
1432239628
Posted 1489201364
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For us the rule is ready in full make-up, hair and fully costumed 90 minutes ahead, except if they are dancing right at the start of the comp and the venue only opens 1 hour before then you must be there as soon as it opens and be ready within minutes of that to warm up and run the dance. I hate those early call times and of course that's what we have later this month at our first full team comp. ☹️
Kfish1987
High Silver Member
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Posted 1489203800
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If we are 2-3 hours away, we need to be there 3 hours early, just in case of traffic and the possibility of the competiton running early. Starbound National 2 years ago was running 1 1/2 hours early.
meatball77
High Platinum Member
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Posted 1489206373
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The real reason is because one of the kids/moms in the group runs 45 minutes late so the teacher adds extra time as padding so that child will be ready. I always tell parents I need the kids to be there half an hour before I really need them because I don't trust them to actually be on time (although at one school they were all early so I adjusted my times there). . .
LeapYear0208
High Silver Member
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Posted 1489208599
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2 hours before, hair and makeup done and ready to change into costume. I usually get hair done and most makeup and arrive 2 hours early to have another momma do her lashes and eye liner. I also save lips. Typically, they are completely ready and in costume 1-1.5 hours before their first # is set to go on.
Livsmom
Novice Member
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Posted 1489211389
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We don't have a required time. We try to be there at least 2 hours early. We are also in constant contact with other moms or the studio owner to see if they are running ahead! I would rather be early and watch than be running late and have increased pressure
Jacaranda
High Platinum Member
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Posted 1489212298
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Our kids have to be there 1 1/2 hours before they are expected to be on stage. That does not mean ready to go on, they just need to be there at that time to get dressed, do hair and make up, stretch and run routines.
jwsqrdplus2
Platinum Member
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Posted 1489239541
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Generally 2 hours prior to first dance with hair and make up done.
Twinkletoesx2
High Platinum Member
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Posted 1489245739
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1.5 hours before, dressed and ready to go. If it is a convention comp where we are staying in the hotel, 1 hour.
Suzit42
Platinum Member
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Posted 1489267987
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Our call time is 2 hours before you are scheduled to dance. You must be at the venue, dressed in costume, shoes and full hair and makeup. Comps run early, dances can get bumped, etc.. This has always worked for us.
DanceForFun
High Silver Member
1458253708
Posted 1489274138
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Our girls generally have to be there 1 1/2 to 2 hours early depending upon how close by venue is and if it is a comp with a rep for running early or late. Girls arrive in first costume under warm up suit if possible with hair and make up done . If it is not possible to wear costume then dancer gets ready at comp so should arrive earlier. It's a lot of stress getting out the door but better early than late for sure. Good luck!
Jerseyboymom
High Gold Member
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Posted 1489368354
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DS's studio call times are about 1 to 1.5 hours ahead of dance time, and that is in costume with hair and makeup done. If they want to get ready at tge venue, they need to arrive earlier, obviously. The SO is great about texting updates on the schedule and even traffic to the venue.
Billpayer2000
Silver Member
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Posted 1489369605
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We are to be there ready except for costume 2 hours before the first piece is performed.
Virginia9
High Bronze Member
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Posted 1489371520
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Our call time (completely ready to be given to SO) is 1 hour before dance time.
dancedivasx2
Gold Member
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Posted 1489406092
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We have to check in with the team mom full hair makeup and costume 2 hours before.
