Blacksburg High School
3401 Bruin Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Show runs about 2 hrs 45 mins with two intermissions.
Free parking is available on-site at Blacksburg High School for theater events. The school features large, dedicated parking lots surrounding the campus — ample space for visitors. Easiest access is the left-side entrance, which leads to the theater.
Accessibility: Handicapped spaces are in all lots.
Show start time: 5:30 PM.
• Older dancers who need time to prepare — arrive 1 hour prior (4:30 PM)
• Dancers who arrive prepared (ready to sit in their assigned seats) — arrive 45–30 minutes prior (4:45–5:00 PM)
• Act 3 only, ages 5 and under — you may drop off during the first intermission.
Only performers and authorized volunteers backstage during the show. Parents please remain in the audience. Volunteers manage costume changes and line-up.
Volunteer spots are limited and require approval — volunteers are required to help all dancers in their care (not just their own). Volunteers do not need a ticket and must wear all black.
Interested? Request a volunteer spot › or email volunteers@thelittleleapers.com. Wait for confirmation before showing up.
Dancers do not need a ticket. They stay with their class volunteer backstage or in the upper seats.
Dancers cannot sit with parents before their routine — they'd miss their number and the line-up falls apart.
You may sign your dancer out during designated intermissions with their volunteer. No child may be signed out early (before the end of show) without prior notification, and the person checking out must be on the dancer's Jackrabbit account.
After bows, we announce each dancer remaining in our care by name from the stage over the microphone. One family member per dancer comes up to collect them — please don't send the whole family, it creates a bottleneck.
If your family member isn't there yet: The dancer stays with their class volunteer until you arrive. We will not release your child to anyone else without your OK. Please text your child's teacher if you're delayed so we can reassure your dancer.
Stage-ready hair (high bun) and dancewear. Check your child's profile in Find My Child for their full schedule.
Classic high bun for ALL dancers. Slicked back, no stray hairs, no flyaways.
Most dancers don't have time to change hair between genres — one bun for everything.
Use gel + hairspray + bobby pins. Keep a comb & spare pins in your dance bag for backstage touch-ups.
Light, age-appropriate makeup only. Same look for everyone — leads included.
Stage lights wash out faces, so a little goes a long way: light blush, mascara (if age-appropriate), and a soft pink or red lip. Skip heavy eyeshadow.
The show extends to the lobby! Arrive early to enjoy these extras — all proceeds benefit our LEAP Performing Arts Company nonprofit.
🤹 Professional Juggler — Geoffrey Marsh: Performing mid-show as featured entertainment. @jugglinggeoffmarsh
🎪 Lobby Games: Open before the show and during intermissions for younger siblings and dancers waiting for their numbers.
🍿 Concessions: Snacks, drinks, popcorn, and treats available throughout the show.
🎨 Custom Show Shirts: Decorate your own Aladdin show shirt at the lobby table — great keepsake for dancers and families.
📸 Aladdin Photo Backdrop: Capture family photos with our themed backdrop in the lobby.
🎶 Raffles: Grab a ticket in the lobby for a chance to win prizes — winners drawn during intermission.
💐 Bouquets & Well Wishes: Pre-orders can be picked up at the lobby table. Order here ›
Photos and video are welcome from your seat throughout the show. No flash — it distracts the dancers and washes out the stage lighting. Please stay seated while recording so you don't block other families' views.
Dancers do not need a ticket. They stay with their class volunteer backstage or in the upper seats. Dancers cannot sit with parents during the show — they'd miss their number and the line-up falls apart.
After bows, we announce each dancer by name from the stage over the microphone. One family member per dancer comes up to collect them — please don't send the whole family, it creates a bottleneck.
For our Blacksburg show, dancers will leave with their costumes. We will have a designated time to return the costumes to the studio to help us keep everything organized — details will be shared after the show.
If your family member isn't there yet: The dancer stays with their class volunteer until you arrive. We will not release your child to anyone else without your OK. Please text your child's teacher if you're delayed so we can reassure your dancer.
📝 Place Your Order ›
Our amazing team of parent volunteers makes the show possible. Thank you!
Saturday 5/16 — Show Day (5:30 PM Showtime)
• 4:00 PM — Staff & volunteer arrival begins
• 4:30 PM — Dancer arrival
• 5:30 PM — Show begins
All black: plain black top, black pants or leggings, closed-toe shoes (soft soles — no heels).
Hair pulled back. Minimal jewelry. Backstage needs to stay quiet and invisible.
Before the dance: Check dancers in. Help with quick costume swaps. Do NOT check out headpieces — they stay with the studio.
During: Keep dancers in the line-up area. Help little ones onto stage with the stage manager.
After: Collect any extra costumes. Bag headpieces back into the group bin.
Safety pins, bobby pins, hair spray, water bottle, healthy snacks for energy. Phones on silent.
