teaching/ class recital?

[dancingleaf]

/I have a small group.  But they're a fun group.  The beginners are just so darn cute.  It's so nice to see someone finally get something or struggle with something that after all this time seems so... easy to me but so hard for them.  :)

My feet are killing me.  Even in my dance shoes those concrete floors are hell after teaching for 2 1/2 hours.  I wish I could find a better space - with sprung wood floors *dreams*, but the rent is cheap,  *sighs*  - after costs... I need to make a little something.

I raised the idea with my 'advanced' class of maybe doing some sort of class recital.... they seem interested.  The logistics of it could be a problem though.  Would I charge for rehersals? Would I sell tickets for the recital?   Ideally of course I'd do neither but the space won't pay for itself.  I would be happy to spring for the cost of the recital but...if I provided door prizes and/or refreshments  in addition to having to pay for the space.... it could really add up. 

Those of you who have done this before... tell me how it has worked for you... I'm rather naive about these things.  The only performances I've done have been solos at free events (so far)  

Comments

[dancingleaf.livejournal.com]

It would be tough for me to do the MC bit, and perform, and run the music. Ideally I'd have someone that could do some of those things for me... or at least trade off with me.

For prizes I was just thinking a music CD, maybe a veil/hip scarf, maybe a small gift certificate for a local food place, or free lessons.

Believe me - I'm not going to do this if it will cost me big money. I don't make much after my expenses now. It depends on how much of a production the students want it to be. If we want to make it just a low key - invite close family & friends to the last class or..."an EVENT"

Thanks for your help.

[mish55.livejournal.com]

*Nodnods*

I wasn't sure if you wanted to perform or not, so assumption there on my part.

Those sound like great prizes. :D

And that sounds good. Hope to hear how it goes. =D