B. FUNK DANCE COMPANY
2026 ANNUAL RECITAL!
RECREATIONAL CLASSES - FRIDAY MAY 29, 2026
COMPANY AND CREW - FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2026
SHOW DATE, TIMES AND LOCATION
All shows will take place at Laurel High School,
8000 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD
Recreational classes - Friday May 29th
3 - 7 year old classes - Time TBD
8 - 18 year old classes - Time TBD
Company and Crew - Friday June 5th - Time TBD
Dancers arrive 30 minutes before show.
Doors open 30 minutes before show for general seating.
DRESS REHEARSALS FOR
RECREATIONAL CLASSES
Dress rehearsals will be held at Laurel High School on the evenings of Tuesday May 19th through Thursday May 21st from 5-8pm for all recreational classes. The dress rehearsal schedule will be posted when finalized.
Dress rehearsals are MANDATORY for all students! Please let your student's teacher or a studio manager know if your dancer cannot attend their rehearsal. NOTE: Dress Rehearsal is closed so dancers only in the auditorium please. Only parents of Creative Movement and Lil' Movers classes may sit in the auditorium with their child.
Dancers must arrive 15 minutes before their rehearsal time in costume and may leave when their dance is finished.
TICKET SALES AND PROCEDURE
Tickets go on sale May 11th according to the schedule below. Each dancer receives two (2) complimentary tickets; parents must sign for tickets at the time of pickup.
May 11: Pick up complimentary tickets, and purchase up to 4 additional tickets
May 18: Purchase unlimited additional tickets
Please note: All fees must be paid in full before tickets can be purchased. Tickets are NOT available for sale through email or over the phone; all purchases must be made in person at the studio, or during dress rehearsal at Laurel High School.
Ticket Pricing:
$25 adults
$15 seniors ages 65 and older
$15 children ages 4-10
$10 enrolled sibling (if you have 2 or more dancers performing in different shows)
Free for ages 3 & under on a parent's lap
RECITAL COSTUMES
Please review the costume for your child's class in the parent portal by clicking the "COSTUMES" button on the left side. Shoes, tights, and accessory information will be available below when finalized.
Be sure to mark your dancer's name in their costume before recital day . Dancers must arrive at Laurel High School 30 minutes before recital time dressed in their costume, with hair and makeup complete. All dancers will remain backstage until the final bow.
PICTURE WEEK
Group and individual pictures will be taken at the studio for recreational and Crew classes the week of May 4-7 (tentative dates with exact times TBD). We will do our best to have pictures scheduled on the dancer's regular class day.
RECITAL PROGRAM
You will be able to view our digital recital programs here when they are finalized. Scannable QR codes will also be available at the auditorium for each show.
Personal ads in our recital program are a great way to recognize your special dancer, B. Funk instructor, or staff member! We also offer business ads to get the word out about local companies and services. Pricing is as follows:
Personal ad with text only - $5
Personal ad with text and photo - $10
Business ad - $30
When ordering begins, ads must first be purchased through the parent portal in our online store by going to SHOP tab at the top of the page. Next, please email the text of what you would like your ad to say along with your photo (if applicable) to info@bfunk.com.
RECITAL FLOWERS
An independent vendor will be on-site offering flowers for sale should you wish to congratulate your dancer on their performance. Flowers will only be available at our May 29th recreational shows. Payments must be made directly to the vendor (cash, card, Apple or Google Pay), pricing TBD.
RECITAL T-SHIRTS
Recital t-shirts will be available ONLY by pre-orders through our Online Store in the account portal and will not be sold at the recitals. The cost is $20 for youth S,M,L, $25 for adult S,M,L,XL, and $27 for adult XXL, plus tax. It is a black short sleeve t-shirt with the white BFunk logo on the left chest and the recital graphic (design TBD) on the back. When ordering begins, please log in to the account portal and select the SHOP tab at the top of the page.
RECITAL RECORDINGS
Recital recordings may be ordered in the Online Store through the account portal. When ordering begins, select the SHOP tab at the top of the page. Cost TBD. You will receive a link by email a few weeks after the recital and will then be able to download the recording for the show you selected.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers keep our shows running smoothly by helping with costume changes, lining up dancers, and chaperoning dancers in the dressing rooms. They may be moms, dads, older siblings, or close relatives.
Volunteers are not required to purchase a recital ticket to the show they volunteer for and are able to watch their dancer's routine by stepping into the audience one number before they perform.
When sign-ups begin, you may volunteer by going to the REGISTER tab at the top of the parent portal and selecting VOLUNTEER from the drop-down menu. Thank you in advance for your help; we couldn't do this without you! More details will be emailed to those who volunteer.
QUESTIONS?
Recital time may be overwhelming for students, new and experienced! Please let us know if you have any questions along the way and we will be more than happy to guide you!
Direct Contacts:
410-313-8199
Karen Filipowicz - Studio Manager/Owner or Ellen Thomas - Studio Manager: info@bfunk.com
Suzy Vanyur - Accounts Manager: info@bfunk.com
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