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[quote=Anonymous]Dance teacher here (Perhaps even at your studio!)

Did she go on stage during Dress Rehearsal or freak out before even getting to that point?

Call the studio/email the teacher immediately to let them know.  (There will be spacing issues to fix, but usually at age 7 they are standing in 2 straight lines or a V so it will be easy to fix quickly)

Have her attend recital on Saturday... if there are 2 shows and you are in the later show - come early just to watch the first one.

If you email the teacher today - ask if she can talk with your DD between shows... give her a quick pep talk, hugs, etc. (We are super busy recital day, but ALWAYS have time for pep talks and hugs!)

Have her wear her costume and sit with her class back stage-- btu tell her she doesn't have to go on stage if she doesn't want too.  Make if very clear that you will be in the audience and will meet her before she goes on stage if she doesn't want to do it - but that she will have fun in the dressing room with her class.

Our studio has a live feed back stage while the kids wait/color/ play games etc.  So she can be dressed up with her class and then if she is still not wanting to go on stage- have the parent volunteer txt you if you should come get her.

Don't just follow along in the program and pop back - because she could be ready and excited but seeing you could make her remember she had an out :)

There will ALWAYS be kids who freak out on recital day.  Even some who did great at dress rehearsal.  It is not the end of the world.  But there are also kids who get there and are nervous - but then get on stage and love it and are so proud of themselves.

Try not to mention "stage fright" at all.  Just talk about how much fun dance was, and how they are a team, and they get to wear this great costume and have so much fun!

She might also have the option of standing backstage with the teacher to watch the class which is sometimes fun- and then the teacher will bring her on at the end just for the bow.

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