Due to limited performance time on recital day, specialty number opportunities are only available to students in our level classes for our Trussville shows, and asterisked Oneonta classes in our Oneonta show. There are 50 slots available (Please note, this does not mean 50 dancers, but performances across the entire day. If a dancer performs in multiple shows, that would take multiple of the 50 spots). Each student, with the exception of Level 4 Seniors ONLY, will perform in only 1 show. Level 4 Seniors will still perform in all 3 shows, therefore taking 3 slots each.

We have no way of knowing how many students will want to perform a specialty number for the upcoming year. So please understand that all level dancers may NOT be offered a spot.

A specialty number request form will be sent out only after level placements. Levels 3 and 4 will be offered a spot first. Remaining spots will be offered to levels 1 and 2. (Should there still be spots left, then the next most advanced class would be offered a spot). Should the volume of numbers requested exceed the 50 spots, there will be a live-streamed lottery drawing to distribute the remaining available slots.

If your class is offered specialty number availability, you must still meet the following requirements:

1. You must be 11 by the recital date.

2. You must perform a duet, trio or quartet before doing a solo. (Teachers have made exceptions for extenuating circumstances such as a duet partner quitting, etc).

All students will perform in one of our Trussville shows (matinee or evening), unless they would like to request the morning show for any reason. When selecting which show students perform in, we first make every effort to make it convenient for your families attending the shows. For example, if your dancer has musical theatre performing in only the matinee show, we will make every effort to have your solo in the matinee. Next, we consider siblings. If a little sister performs in only the evening, we will make every effort to have your solo in the evening show. However, your show preference may not be guaranteed.

There will be a non-refundable $50 deposit required after your specialty number has been approved. This will hold your spot and your share of recital expenses for stage time, admin fees for handling music approval, costume approval/ordering/distribution, music editing (by the studio only), up to 1 photo recital projection (must still be submitted by the deadline required. Up to 5 additional pictures may be added for $4 each).

The prices below will be paid directly to your instructor and includes 5 hours of instruction, which may be divided up however you wish. Any additional time past this amount is considered a private lesson, and will be charged as such. Half must be paid by the first lesson, and the 2nd half by April 1st. If it is not paid to the instructor by April 1st, it will be posted directly to your account.

Solo - $375
Duet - $250 (per dancer)
Trio - $200 (per dancer)
Quartet - $175 (per dancer)

In the specialty number request form, you may request multiple teachers that you would like to teach your specialty number. Our office will reach out to these instructors for their availability and let you know who was available when your specialty number is approved.

If you obtain an outside choreographer, and would like to book studio time, you must do so through the office like normal, and the $20 an hour rental fee will still apply. (The non-refundable $50 specialty number fee will also still apply for those obtaining an outside instructor).

In order to keep recital quality at it’s very best, we do not repeat any song within 5 years. Therefore, all music must be approved via the solo submission form.

Music also may not have any bad language/suggestive lyrics and must be approved BEFORE beginning choreography.

If you obtain someone outside of the studio to edit your music, it must be a high quality recording not exceeding 1:30 - 2 minutes. All edits must have smooth transitions and endings. Even the tiniest glitch on big speakers at Samford sounds much worse than in the studio.

Music choices must ONLY be included on the solo submission form emailed to you. Please do not email, text, or request song choices in person. With so much to keep up with, it is best managed in one place by one person. Thank you!

In order to keep recital quality at it’s very best, we do not repeat any costumes within 5 years. Therefore, all costumes must be approved via the form below - even if you are not ordering your costume through us.

Costume choices will only be considered after November 1st and must be requested/approved through this form submission. Please do not text or email your costume choices. With so many involved, it is best if we keep up with it all in one place via the form. Thank you!

Only the approved costume may be worn at recital. No changes may be made without another approval.

Crop tops are fine, but bra tops are not allowed. If in doubt, the costume description will tell you if it is a crop or bra top.

There will only be two order dates for specialty number costumes if ordering through the studio - November 15th and January 15th. So please be sure to submit your request ASAP after November 1st.

You may take your picture in your costume during picture week, but you may only come before the first class of the day, or after the last class of the night. You may also book an appointment on makeup day.

1 image is included with your payments. You may add up to 5 additional photos for $4 each. However, these all must submitted along with your edited music file to alyssa@misskelleys.com by no later than April 1st in order to be used. We are sorry, but because of deadlines with Samford’s tech crew, there can be no exceptions.

If all dancers involved are on team - yes! However, you must declare this upon submitting your solo request form.

Any competition team members who are not offered a spot to perform a specialty number in recital may still compete a solo that is not performed in recital IF they meet the following criteria. A form for purely competition purposes will be included in the first team newsletter email.

• Must be 11 years old by end of the dance year

• Must compete a duet/trio before competing a solo

• Must have previously competed on team for 2 years

Unlike specialty numbers that also perform in recital, competition only specialty numbers will only be charged a $25 deposit to cover administration associated with handling music and costume approval, editing, competition entries, etc.