The Place to Be Performances

What is "The Place to Be"?

"The Place to Be" is the BRAVO Center's Spring Show, which will take place on

FRIDAY, JUNE 6th & SATURDAY, JUNE 7th, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Al Ringling Theatre in Baraboo, WI.

What’s the purpose?

To have fun, show off all of our hard work from a fantastic semester of classes, and CELEBRATE dancing on stage! This year is extra special since it's the 35th Anniversary of the BRAVO Center!

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What time and day do I have to be there?

The show begins at 6:00pm with theatre doors opening for our guests at 5:30pm.

Dancers must be in their assigned areas by 5:30pm each night.
High Schoolers must check in on the sign-in sheet in dressing areas by 5:30pm.
- Ms. Kristen will be leading warm-ups onstage at 5:30 pm. If you wish be part of warm-ups, we recommend arriving to the theatre by 5:20 pm.
Unless you have a signed Early Release Form on file, dancers must stay the length of the show.
- This is a safety precaution. If you are debating whether or not your little one will make it the whole show, please fill out an Early Release Form just in case.
  We would rather have these forms on file and not need them than deny your child’s release.
  NOTE: Chaperones have been strictly instructed to not release a child early without a signed Early Release form; no exceptions.

Where is my assigned area?

Each class will have an assigned area in the theatre labeled by their class code or song title(s). Volunteer Chaperones are the only adults allowed in the dancer areas.

Kindergarten/1st Grade Combo Class dancers will be seated with their parent/guardians during the show. Parents/guardians will walk their dancer to the backstage entrance to meet their dancer's teacher or class helper. After enjoying their performance from your seat, parent/guardians can meet their dancer at the backstage entrance to escort them back to their seat.

Ms. Amy's Creative Movement Class- Parents/guardians will walk dancers to the backstage entrance to meet a BRAVO teacher after Miss Amy's curtain speech at the beginning of the show.

Ms. Molly's Class- Parents/guardians will walk dancers to the backstage entrance to meet a BRAVO teacher at the end of Opener in Act 1 for their first dance (Mambo Italiano), and the end of intermission before the beginning of Act 2 [think when the house lights flicker to retake your seats] for their second dance (Crazy Train)

Elementary Dancers will be seated with their class and their assigned chaperones.

Middle School Dancers will be seated with their class and their assigned chaperones. Middle School Dancers in multiple classes will sit with the class they perform with first.

High School Dancers will be in the backstage dressing rooms off of the mainstage along with a chaperone.

How do I read class codes?

Each class is listed with a "Class Code." This code is determined by which day and what time your dancers class takes place, followed by the grade level and/or style of dance. For example, if you are enrolled in the 2nd and 3rd Grade Combo class on Thursdays at 4:15 PM, your class code is "TH415 2/3 Combo".

Tuesday classes are represented by "TU", Wednesdays by "W" and Thursdays by "TH".

What should I wear?

You should wear your appropriate costume (see below), including the style of the hair, shoes, and makeup for each class.
Males and females both must wear heavy makeup in order to counteract the lighting ghost effect on the face.
Wear your The Place to Be show T-shirt to cover up your costume. High school dancers can also choose to wear their BRAVO Jackets– keep your costume a surprise for the audience!

Where do I buy tickets?

Tickets will be available thru the Al Ringling Theatre website: https://www.alringling.org/events
- Be aware that the theatre's online sales system, Eventbrite, add additional fees as well as sales tax over and above our asking price.
Tickets will also be available at the Al Ringling Theatre Box Office during their normal business hours, Tech and Dress Rehearsals, and at the doors prior to performances.

Am I allowed to take photos or videotape?

Flash photography and videotaping during performances is strictly prohibited.

If you would like to purchase a professional DVD or Blu-Ray, please do so at www.DropFrame.com/BravoDVD

Also, remember to turn all electronics on SILENT, including cell phones, as they are not only distracting to everyone around you (including dancers), but they also interfere with our tech crews' head sets back stage. Thank you!

Can I buy flowers during performances?

Blooms Unfold will be selling a limited number of pre-made bouquets in the theatre lobby during both the Friday and Saturday performances.

To avoid flowers being sold out, families can pre-order a bouquet that will be available to pick-up during their performance of choice. Please contact Blooms Unfold at 608-448-4757 by Friday, May 30th, 2025 to ensure availability for showtime.

Costume Descriptions

Costume DO and DO NOT's

DO:

Put your name on all of your items, including shoes
Bring "quick-fix" items you may need for your own use [Ex. Safety pins, bobby pins, hairbrush, make-up, extra tights, etc.]
Keep items together under your seat or assigned dressing room
Garment bags work well for multiple costumes- keep smaller items in Ziploc bags
If you wear your hair in a bun for one class- keep it that way for all classes
It is your responsibility to have all your costume alterations completed by the photo day or Dress Rehearsal (whichever comes first)
Have your payments ready for photos or DVD's (order forms will be available during Tech Rehearsals)
Sit/stay in your assigned areas, and sign in and out with your chaperones
Be helpful and respectful of others, and the Al Ringling staff and building
Ask Miss Amy questions only after checking the information board, reading the website, talking with your parent, teacher, or chaperone.

DO NOT:

Leave anything of value in your bags in the seating area or in the dressing rooms - Please leave those items safely at home.
Bring friends down in the dressing rooms - Meet them in the lobby.
High school dancers should wear their jackets to cover themselves when not in the basement dressing rooms (this helps keep your costume clean and a surprise to the audience)
All tattoos must be covered with make-up, and there is no nail polish or jewelry worn on stage.

Costume Descriptions are sorted by instructor's name

[Miss Amy, Miss Grace, Ms. Brie, Ms. Kristen, Ms. Molly, & Ms. Kari], and then categorized by class night.

Private Lessons are not included on this list.

Dancers who take private lessons, please contact your teacher with any costuming questions.

The Place to Be SHOW OPENER

Participating High School Dancers

Opener

Hair: Whatever your first dance requires

Costume: The Place to Be T-Shirt

Legs: Own Black Bottoms

(i.e. black pants, leggings, shorts, etc. *Please hide/cover all logos)

Shoes: Own Black Shoes

(i.e. black jazz shoes, black sneakers, black ballet shoes, etc.)

MISS AMY’S SUNDAY CLASS

SU700- Senior Ballroom

Good to Go

Hair: Dancers Choice

Costume:

Ladies- Black Cherry Scallop Leo & Black Skirt, Nude Tights, and Tan Character Heels

Gentlemen- Black Button Down Shirt, Black Dress Pants, Black Shoes, & Black Socks

MISS AMY’S MONDAY CLASSES

M600- High School Girls Audition

Jazz: Pink Panther

Hair: Mid to High Ponytail

Costume: Pink Fringe Leotard with Pink Gloves

Legs: Nude Tights

Shoes: Tan Jazz Shoes

Hip-Hop: 5-4-3-2-1

Hair: Mid to High Ponytail

Costume: Purple Parachute Pants with Black T-Shirt Top

Shoes: Black Sneakers w/out Logos

M700- High School Girls Audition

Jazz: Vogue

Hair: Slicked Back Ponytail

Costume: Gold & Black Sequin Leotard

Legs: Nude Tights

Shoes: Nude Jazz Shoes

Hip-Hop: Sally Walker

Hair: Mid to High Ponytail

Costume: Navy Parachute Pants with Own White Top

Shoes: White Sneakers w/out Logos

MISS AMY’S TUESDAY CLASS

TU500 Creative Movement

Polka Dot Polka

Hair: High Ponytail with Red Bow

Costume: Red and White Polka Dot Tutu

Legs: Nude Tights

Shoes: Pink Ballet Shoes

TU530 Middle School Tap

Puttin' on the Ritz

Hair: Half-Up Ponytail

Costume: Black and White Tuxedo Leo

Zakhar- As Instructed by Miss Amy

Legs: Nude Tights

Shoes: Black Tap Shoes

TU615 High School Tap

Soul Bossa Nova

Hair: Mid to High Ponytail

Costume: Colored Fringe Crop and Pants or Bodysuit

Shoes: Nude Tap Shoes

MISS AMY’S WEDNESDAY CLASSES

W415 2/3 Combo: Tap & Jazz

Tap: Lollipop

Hair: High Ponytail with Scrunchie

Costume:

Ladies- Spaghetti Strap Leotard with Purple/Pink/Teal Skirt and Nude Tights *NO JACKET

Gentlemen- Blue or Purple Top with Black Pants and Black Socks

Shoes: Black Tap Shoes

Jazz: TTYLXOX

Hair: High Ponytail with Scrunchie

Ladies- Spaghetti Strap Leotard with Purple/Pink/Teal Skirt and Nude Tights WITH White Jacket

Gentlemen- Blue or Purple Top with Black Pants and Black Socks

Shoes: Black Jazz Shoes

W700 High School Boys Combo

Jazz: Bye Bye Bye

Hair: Out of Face

Costume: Red or Blue Varsity Tracksuit

Shoes: Black Jazz Shoes

Hip-Hop: B-Men

Hair: Out of Face

Costume: Yellow Stitch Jersey with Long Black Sleeved Undershirt, and Black Pants

Shoes: Black Sneakers w/out Logos with Black Socks

MISS GRACE’S MONDAY CLASSES

M600 Beginning Ballet

Earth Song

Hair: Medium Bun

Costume: Mint Leo Dress

Legs: Pink Tights

Shoes: Pink Ballet Shoes

M700 High School Modern

La Petite Cascade

Hair: Low Ponytail

Costume: Maroon or Black Dress

Legs: Nude Tights

Shoes: Nude Half-Soles

M800 Advanced Ballet

Earth Song

Hair: Medium Bun

Costume: Pink Leo Dress

Legs: Pink Tights

Shoes: Pink Ballet Shoes

MS. BRIE’S TUESDAY CLASSES

TU515 Middle School Lyrical

Keep Holding On

Hair: Low or Mid Bun

Costume: Mulberry/Emily, White/Alena, Jade/Cassidy, Sapphire/Aubree Leo Dress

Legs: Nude Stirrup Tights

Shoes: Half-Soled Contemporary Shoes

TU615 Middle & High School Contemporary

Kingdom Come

Hair: Choice of: Half-Up/Half-Down, Bun, Low Ponytail, or Bubble Braids

Costume: Slate, Juniper, Latte or Mocha costume piece(s)

Legs: Nude Stirrup Tights

Shoes: Half-Soled Contemporary Shoes

MS. BRIE’S WEDNESDAY CLASSES

W515 High School Musical Theatre

Freak Flag

Hair: Dancers Choice Appropriate to Character

Holly/Pinocchio- Yellow Leo, Red Overalls, Yellow Hat, White Gloves, Nude Tights, Black Jazz Shoes

Grace/Sugar Plum Fairy- Pink Tutu Leo, Blue Ombre Leggings (can wear over tights of choice), Tiara, Wings, Wand, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes

Airianna/Wicked Witch- Black Dress, Purple Cape, Witch Hat, Purple Gloves, Black Shorts, Nude Tights, Black Jazz Shoes

Jack/Big Bad Wolf- Purple Sparkle Top and Black pants from You Can’t Stop the Beat, Blue Robe, Wolf Hood/Hat, Gloves, Tail, Nose w/Teeth, Black Jazz Shoes

Sam/Peter Pan- Green Tunic, Brown Pants, Leaf Belt, Green Hat, Black Jazz Shoes

Alex/Gingy- Gingerbread Suit, Red Mittens, Black Jazz Shoes

Evie/Little Pig- Pink Dress, White Traditions Leo under, Ear Headpiece, Nose, Tail, Pink Ballet Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes

Aris/Mad Hatter- Purple Suit, White Button-Down, Black Gloves, Bowtie, Top Hat, Black Jazz Shoes with White Shoe-Spats

Eli/March Hare- March Hare Suit (Pants, Vest, Bowtie, Jacket, White Button-Down), Top Hat with Ears, Clock, Black Jazz Shoes

W600 High School Co-Ed Combo

Jazz: The Greatest Show

Hair: Short Hair- Out of Face

Longer Hair- Low Bun or Ponytail

Costume: Red Sequin Blazer, Black Jazz Pants, Bowtie, Own White Top

Shoes: Black Jazz Shoes *Black Socks Optional

Hip-Hop: Snap it Low

Hair: Short Hair- Out of Face

Longer Hair- Low Bun or Ponytail

Costume: Black ‘35’ T-Shirt with Yellow Cargo Pants *Feel free to wear your own shorts or leggings under pants if preferred.

Shoes: Black Sneakers with own personal black or no-show socks

MS. BRIE’S THURSDAY CLASSES

TH430 4/5 Musical Theatre

Hard Knock Life

Hair: Dancers Choice Appropriate To Character *Can be a bit messy (i.e. half-up/half-down, bun, low ponytail, pigtails, or braid(s)

Costume: Colored Long Sleeved Dress, Colored Pinafore, and White Bloomers

Legs: Nude Tights

Shoes: Black Jazz Shoes

TH515 4/5 Ballet

Smooth Criminal

Hair: Low Bun with Black or Red Fedora

Costume:

White & Black- Violet, Lily, Kelsey, Kaira & Wicahpi

Red & Black- Morgana, Stella, Avery & Adeline

Legs: Nude Tights

Shoes: Pink Ballet Shoes

TH615 IP Musical Theatre

Surf Crazy

Hair: Dancers Choice Appropriate To Character

Costume: Beachwear Costume

Legs: Nude Tights Optional

Shoes: Half-Soled Contemporary Shoes, Bare Feet or Tan Jazz Shoes

TH700 IP Contemporary

Hungry Like the Wolf

Hair: Dancers Choice Appropriate To Character

Costume:

Jayna, Evie & Makaylah- Blue Laced Sleeve Leo with Black Skirt

Olivia & Ellie- Blue Laced Leo with Ivory Dress Over *Pre-Set Black Skirt

Legs: Nude Stirrup or Footless Tights

Shoes: Half-Soled Contemporary Shoes

MS. KRISTEN’S TUESDAY CLASS

TU715 Advanced Ballet & Pointe

Man in the Mirror

Hair: Bun without Part *Use hair net to secure

Costume: Black and White Unitard

Legs: Pink Seamed Tights

Shoes: Pink Satin Pointe Shoes

[*Ms. Kristen needs to approve ribbons and elastic before show]

Dance of the Swans

Hair: Bun without Part *Use hair net to secure

Costume: White Sequin Romantic Tutu

Legs: Pink Seamed Tights

Shoes: Pink Satin Pointe Shoes

[*Ms. Kristen needs to approve ribbons and elastic before show]

MS. MOLLY’S WEDNESDAY CLASSES

W500 K/1 Combo: Tap & Jazz

Tap: Mambo Italiano

Hair: High Ponytail

Costume:

Ladies- Black Biketard with Black Skirt and Nude Tights

Gentlemen- Black Tank and Pants with Sequin Blazer

Shoes: Black Tap Shoes

Jazz: Crazy Train

Hair: Space Buns

Costume:

Ladies- Black Biketard and Nude Tights with Rockstar accessories

Gentlemen- Black Pants with Black Tank with Rockstar accessories

Shoes: Black Jazz Shoes

W615 4/5 Tap

Iko Iko

Hair: Low/Side Ponytail

Costume:

Ladies- Teal Sequin Leo with Attached Skirt and Nude Tights

Gentlemen- Hawaiian Button Down with Black Pants

Shoes: Black Tap Shoes

W700 4/5 Hip-Hop

Wild Wild West

Hair: Low Ponytail or Pigtails/Braids

Costume: Pink Western

Legs: Nude Tights

Shoes: Black Sneaker without Logos

W745 Middle School Musical Theatre

Mamma Mia

Hair: Dancer’s Choice (out of face)

Costume: Various Colored Dresses

Legs: Nude Tights

Shoes: Black Jazz Shoes

MS. KARI’S THURSDAY CLASS

TH700 High School Hip-Hop

Luther

Hair: Dancer's Choice (Out of Face)

Costume: Brown Button Down with Black Mesh Crop and Own Solid Black Sports Bra

Legs: Brown Cargo Pants

Shoes: Black Sneakers w/out Logos

< Take Me Back to the Show Overview

The Place to Be Performances

What is "The Place to Be"?

What’s the purpose?

What time and day do I have to be there?

Where is my assigned area?

How do I read class codes?

What should I wear?

Where do I buy tickets?​

Am I allowed to take photos or videotape?

Can I buy flowers during performances?

Costume Descriptions

Costume DO and DO NOT's

DO:

Put your name on all of your items, including shoes

Bring "quick-fix" items you may need for your own use [Ex. Safety pins, bobby pins, hairbrush, make-up, extra tights, etc.]

Keep items together under your seat or assigned dressing room

Garment bags work well for multiple costumes- keep smaller items in Ziploc bags

If you wear your hair in a bun for one class- keep it that way for all classes

It is your responsibility to have all your costume alterations completed by the photo day or Dress Rehearsal (whichever comes first)

Have your payments ready for photos or DVD's (order forms will be available during Tech Rehearsals)

Sit/stay in your assigned areas, and sign in and out with your chaperones

Be helpful and respectful of others, and the Al Ringling staff and building

Ask Miss Amy questions only after checking the information board, reading the website, talking with your parent, teacher, or chaperone.

​

DO NOT:

Leave anything of value in your bags in the seating area or in the dressing rooms - Please leave those items safely at home.

Bring friends down in the dressing rooms - Meet them in the lobby.

High school dancers should wear their jackets to cover themselves when not in the basement dressing rooms (this helps keep your costume clean and a surprise to the audience)

All tattoos must be covered with make-up, and there is no nail polish or jewelry worn on stage.

BRAVO Center

Where do I buy tickets?