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Tips for Planning Your Best Spring Recital Yet

February 29th, 2016

Dance Recital - On The Go Backdrop

It’s almost March, which means Spring is around the corner! Being in backdrops, we love to be involved in different industries that we truly care about. When we think about Spring, we don’t only think about warmer weather and blooming flowers. We know this is THE time for dance recitals. Often dancers practice all year to demonstrate their ability and love for dance in front of their teachers, parents, and friends. There’s nothing better than dancing with your best friends.

Dance Recital - Medieval Village Backdrop

Through all of our years working in the dance industry, we’ve rounded up our tips on how to make your Spring Recital the best one yet!

Choose your Theme & Dare to be Different!

We love, love, LOVE themed recitals. There are SO many incredible and unique themes to choose from. From 80s to A Night at the Movies to Alice in Wonderland to Around the World. The world is truly your oyster in terms of choosing your theme. While we love the classical themed recitals, we also love those teachers that dare to be different. The ones that go above and beyond to conjure up a new theme that few have thought of before. These are our customers that often inspire us to create new, hand-painted backdrops to transform their recitals. These are the trendsetters that we know are ahead of the curve. No matter if your style is more traditional or modern, there’s always a way to create that WOW factor for your recital.

No Theme, No Problem!

Dance Recital - Drapes Purple Stars Backdrop

Not into the whole themed recital world? You’re not alone! We come across as many non-themed recitals, as we do with themed recitals! What’s amazing about not having a theme is that you can create an elegant, picturesque recital that demonstrates your and your dancers love for dance. It’s easy to create a spectacular recital by focusing on the dancers and letting us take care of the rest! There are so many beautiful backdrop options: Drapes, Sparkling Drapes, Drapes with Stars, Dance Splash, Dance Radio, & Dance Watercolor.

Practice Makes Perfect!

Practice, practice, practice! Nothing makes parents more proud than when their children’s hard work and determination pays off through a perfect performance. We all know that practice best prepares your students for success. We love seeing how amazing the recitals turn out because of the hard work and creativity of the studio owners, teachers, and dancers.

Set the Scene for your Recital!

Dance Recital - Fantasy Castle 2 Backdrop

Setting the stage is effortless with using our hand-painted backdrops. Transform your stage into your ideal recital through choosing a perfect backdrop to enhance your dancer’s performance. Our seasoned backdrop consultants can help suggest backdrops to make your recital the best it can be.

Match those costumes!

There are SO many costumes out there that you can choose exactly what you want your dancers to wear to match your theme and scenery. It’s so fun to look through all of the costume catalogs to find the perfect attire.

We love seeing how the recitals come together. Every piece is integral in making the performance a success and we think it’s the best that we get to be a part of it. We can’t wait to see how our backdrops enhance your recitals this year!

February’s New Backdrops!

February 17th, 2016

Here are our featured new backdrops for the month of February! We’re super excited to show you these hand-painted backdrops. Our designers and artists have put all of their talent and effort into making these awesome backdrops.

New Backdrop - Street Mall 1Our Street Mall backdrop is a highly detailed depiction of unique architecture. This hand-painted backdrop invites you to walk along the sidewalk between the buildings to venture to see what other buildings are around the corner. The inspiration for this backdrop is the iconic Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California. Rodeo Drive is a major shopping and tourist destination. This backdrop sets the ideal scene for a Los Angeles themed event as it makes you feel that you are in one of the most famous places in California.

New Backdrop - Stage Showgirls 5This vibrant backdrop is sure to catch the eyes of all of your attendees. Our Stage Showgirls 5 backdrop sets the stage with the vivid colors and the extensive detail. This backdrop features silhouettes of showgirls and palm trees amidst a bright sunset with fireworks, green palm leaves, and market lights along the top. The purple stairs of the stage are the perfect complement to the the blue sea in the background, complete with ripples in the water. This background can easily transform your event to a vibrant affair.

New Backdrop - Mansion View 17 Drapes

Imagine you’re inside a warm, cozy mansion adorned with beautiful red drapes looking out on a snow covered village. That’s the feeling you get when experiencing our newly painted Mansion View Backdrop. The pine trees are covered in freshly fallen snow and the houses in the village are warmly lit. This backdrop creates a majestic and elegant atmosphere for your dance recital, special event, or theatrical production.

New Backdrop - Chalkboard 1

Our Chalkboard backdrop will literally take you back to your school days. I challenge you to try to tell the difference between this new backdrop and a real chalkboard. The smudges of chalk beneath the math equations create an authentic classroom experience. No matter where you go, you can create a classroom with this new backdrop.

We are constantly adding new backdrops to our inventory! Check back next month to see what we’ve been up to! Suggestions for new backdrops? Leave a comment below!

New Year, New Backdrops!

January 19th, 2016

What’s the most exciting thing about being in the backdrop business? Seeing all of our beautiful backdrops at your stunning events, dance recitals, and theatrical performances! The close second is adding new backdrops to our inventory! Since our inventory is constantly growing, we love to highlight our favorite new backdrops of the month! This way, you can see what our designers and artists have been up to all month!

Garden 2 Panel - New BackdropOur Garden Backdrop with a Gazebo and Fountain is one of our favorite new backdrops! This new backdrop is full of vibrancy, contrast, and a beautiful garden scene. The light emanates  from the fountain on the left, overflowing with streaming water. The floral-lined walkway is perfect for a long stroll in the park.

Havana Streets 1 - New BackdropThis Cuban inspired Havana Streets backdrop is the ideal, vivid background that will instantly transform your event. The vibrant color of each building creates a distinct, but collaborative look as the buildings seamlessly go into the next. The cobblestone ground adds texture to the bottom of the backdrop, which complements the tables and chairs on the sidewalk.

Mystic Forest 5 - New Backdrop

Our new Mystic Forest Backdrop is an exciting addition to our ever-growing forest series. The light peering into the backdrop adds a warmth and brightness to this backdrop. The small details, including the delicate bridge, the colorful mushrooms, and the unique flowers, create a depth the backdrop that separates it from the rest.

Umbrellas 1 - New Backdrop

This colorful Umbrellas backdrop transports you anywhere you want to go. Amidst a cloud-filled sky are an array of vibrant umbrellas suspended in the air. The different umbrellas transcend the spectrum of color – a complete rainbow of colors.

We can’t wait to see what unique, new backdrops are added to our inventory going forward! Stay tuned to our blog to see what our designers and artists are up to next month!

END OF YEAR SALE!

December 30th, 2015

Don’t miss out on our last sale of the year! It ends tomorrow night as we ring in the New Year!  15% off all backdrop rentals! We’re celebrating the end of 2015 with a bang! Call us now to book your rental @ 858-300-2100!

We’re so excited for what 2016 will have in store for us. We want to thank all of you for supporting us & making this year one of the best yet!

End Of Year Sale!

Use promo code: YEAREND2015 to take advantage of our last sale of the year! On any future order, you can receive 15% off your backdrop rental! We have over 2,500 backdrops in our inventory ready to transform your next event, recital, or production! From a beautiful Italian street scene to fantasy-filled Alice in Wonderland to feeling like a celebrity surrounded by paparazzi. Any theme or scene you can think of – we have in our ever-growing inventory or will add just for you! We view our customers as trendsetters, always giving us deeper insight into the latest and greatest trends within our industries.

Paparazzi Celebrity 5BOur backdrops can truly enhance and transform any space into whatever your imagination desires! No matter the theme or scene of your event or production, our inventory will inspire you to create an impact on all of your attendees. With years of experience, our backdrop specialists are available to provide suggestions for your event and always have innovative ways to bring your imagination to life. We always love to see how our customers use our backdrops!

Happy Holidays!Happy {almost} New Year & Happy Holidays from our family to yours! Looking forward to what this next year will bring! There’s no better way to end this year than with a sale! Call us to get your discount before the sale ends tomorrow night! Can’t wait to ring in the New Year! 2016 here we come!

Newly Painted Backdrops – December!

December 11th, 2015

How is it already December? Our artists have been working hard to create new hand-painted backdrops and they have outdone themselves. These backdrops are seriously creative, amazingly vibrant, and definitively unique.

Bridge 2 backdrop

This Brooklyn bridge inspired backdrop speaks volumes about the vibrancy of the city and it’s unique architectural structures. Our interpretation of the Brooklyn Bridge was inspired by our trip to New York for a trade show. This angled take on the bridge has the viewer tangled in the web of the infamous cords of the Brooklyn Bridge. The sunset behind the bridge sets the scene for a vibrant and exciting night ahead. If this isn’t one of your favorite bridges in New York City, it should be. Take a walk across from Manhattan to Brooklyn and eat at one of the most famous pizza joints New York has to offer. It will change your perspective on New York City, this beautiful bridge, and what the city has to offer. We love creating new backdrops that represent the heartbeat of major cities.

whale1 - 40x20 i copy

What’s not to love about a whale and it’s loving offspring? Our whale backdrop is the definition of a realistic depiction of a whale and it’s calf spending time together. Nothing jerks at my heart more than seeing these two together. It amazes me that it looks like a picture, but it’s actually a painted backdrop! Our artists are seriously talented. As the light shines from the top of the ocean, it glimmers down onto the whales. A beautiful blue depiction of a serene moment between two majestic marine mammals.

courtyard 2 backdrop

Our Courtyard 2 Backdrop was designed as a part of our unique custom rental process! That means our client shared with us their exact vision, wants, and needs and we painted this beautiful backdrop as a result! We rented this out to our esteemed customer and now we have it in our inventory! We couldn’t be more excited about it. Read below to learn a little bit more about our custom rental service!

Our custom rental option is a unique service whereby we create new or existing designs in a variety of sizes. This is not only an excellent alternative to purchasing a custom or in-stock backdrop, but also enables you to make that ‘one-of-a-kind impression’ at an affordable rate without the need to compromise. Our designers and artists will work directly with you to produce the backdrop of your dreams!

mystic sky 4 backdrop

Our Mystic Sky 4 Backdrop details a magical night sky with a bright star as the focal point. The mountainous scenery among the star-filled night creates a majestic feeling. This backdrop can effortlessly transform any space into an ethereal affair. We’re so excited to see what new backdrops next month will bring!

Black Friday – 25% Off Your Next Rental!

November 27th, 2015

Shop our Black Friday sale and save 25% off your next rental until December 1st, 2015! Mention Offer Code: BLACK15 to save! Take advantage of this special to transform your next event to a night that everyone will remember! Our backdrops will take you out of this world and into another! Have a theme in mind for your next event or recital? We have over 2,500 hand-painted backdrops in our inventory ready to enhance your production! Our dedicated and creative team are available to suggest an array of backdrops that will be perfect at your event. Call us at 858-300-2100!

Black Friday - 25% Off!

Want to take advantage of our exclusive Black Friday offer, but you haven’t finalized the details of your event? Still need to decide on the location, the theme, or the date? We’re here to help! Reserve and book your backdrop now & have the opportunity to update any of the details later! Need a different backdrop? We have thousands in stock ready to transform your event! The date or location has changed? No worries! Our team is ready and willing to assist with all of your changing needs!

Our backdrops can enhance your event, no matter the type of production! Planning an event, wedding, anniversary, or birthday party & want to transform the space you’ve rented? Look no further. Our backdrops will set the theme in an instant! Designing your next dance recital and want to WOW your attendees? Our backdrops are all non-reflective and look amazing behind dancers of all ages! Developing your next theatrical production and want to give your audience an immersive experience? Our backdrops do just that! Ask our team about our show themed backdrops that are ready to enhance your production. We have thousands of backdrops in-stock, ready to complement your show.

We cannot wait to see how our backdrops complement your beautiful events, recitals, and productions! It’s the time of the year to be THANKFUL for all of our loyal clients and supporters. We thank YOU and we are so thrilled to see our beautiful backdrops enhance your event!

Our Fall Favorites – New Backdrops!

October 29th, 2015

It’s time to showcase some of our newly painted backdrops! These are our fall favorites that may or may not have anything to do with fall & that’s alright by us! It’s so fun to constantly add to our inventory. We love designing new backdrops & love when they are freshly painted! These new backdrops are sure to enhance your event to the next level!

Pier 2 Carnival Backdrop

Our Pier 2 Carnival backdrop is the perfect, vibrant background to bring life to your next event or party! We love this iconic pier in Santa Monica. There are so many fun activities for people of all ages to enjoy. From the ferris wheel to the roller coaster to the restaurants and ice cream shops, there is so much to enjoy. All of that fun and excitement shines through in this lively and vivid backdrop. The sunset and reflection of the bright lights on the ocean add a dynamic element to the scene.

Winter Waterfall 1 Backdrop

Our Winter Waterfall backdrop is the ideal scene for a snowy, wintry themed event, recital, or production. This backdrop features a frozen waterfall, which is a unique element that adds a chilling and beautiful effect to the backdrop. The snow covered trees, both near and in the distance, provides a depth perception that feels as if you were walking into the snowy abyss. This will enhance your winter wonderland production instantly.

Downstage 2 Backdrop

Want to bring a theater audience to your event or production? Look no further. This newly painted Downstage 2 backdrop provides the idyllic drapes surrounding a gorgeous theater filled to the brim with onlookers. The gold theater is a sign of elegance and class, which is perfectly complemented by the red drapes. Create a theater-like atmosphere in no time!

Check back with us next month to see our newly painted November backdrops! Have an idea for a backdrop? We’d love to here it! Adding new hand-painted backdrops is one of our favorite parts of the business!

New Hand Painted Backdrops – September 2015

September 29th, 2015

Our inspirational graphic designers and talented artists have created some unique and vibrant backdrops during the month of September! We’re so excited to have these backdrops available to be rented or purchased for your upcoming dance recital, special event, theatrical production, or to be placed in your studio!

Xmas Home 8 backdrop - 40x20 i

Our newly painted Christmas home backdrop showcases the ideal interior during the magical winter nights of December. With the snow outside the window and the moonlight shining down, this backdrop emanates a feeling of warmth and comfort to be inside. The Christmas Tree is adorned with effervescent lights and vibrant ornaments. It’s topped with a prominent yellow star and surrounded by a plethora of presents for all that live within this home. The fireplace is generously decorated with a greenery and topped with a festive wreath above. This is perfect for any Nutcracker ballets, Holiday events, or Christmas themed performances!

drapes_purple2_stars - 40x20 i

Looking for a beautiful backdrop that complements your actors, performers, or dancers? This purple drape and stars backdrop highlights just the right amount of shimmer and elegance. We all know that real drapes can be extremely expensive, which is why we are so excited to offer this affordable drape backdrop that looks just as amazing as real drapes. Love the style, but want a different color? Check out all of our drape backdrops here.

graffiti7 - 20x10 iThis Graffiti backdrop was inspired by our love for street art and the dynamic sport of skateboarding. This backdrop offers so many vibrant colors and an array of different images that creates a seamless and unique design. This was a custom rental that we designed together with a customer for a Bar Mitzvah to celebrate his love for skateboarding and passion for street art. What person that loves skateboarding wouldn’t want this at their event or party? This backdrop creates a fun and playful atmosphere and looks wonderful as a background in pictures, video, and in person!

We can’t wait to see what new backdrops are painted next month! As always, feel free to let us know if you have any ideas of backdrops to add to our ever-growing inventory!

Dance is your Art, Backdrops is ours!

September 2nd, 2015

Dance 17 Urban Backdrop!

We had such a great time over the last few months traveling all over the states for one of our favorite industries: DANCE! We met so many ambitious, creative, and amiable dance teachers and studio owners during our travels. Our first stop along the Dance wave was Dance Teacher Summit in Long Beach, CA. What a fun vibe to be around so many people that are passionate about dance and are eager to learn about the next best thing in the industry.

Our next stop was DanceLife Teacher Conference in Scottsdale, AZ where we escaped the heat and enjoyed the conference and expo by talking to new and familiar faces in the industry. It was wonderful getting a chance to bond with fellow vendors and those excited about learning how to make their recitals the most memorable ones yet.

Dance Teacher Web Conference & Expo!

We then travelled to Dance Teacher Web Live Conference at the beautiful Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, CT. Surrounded by a beautiful, lush forest – this resort is one of a kind. We featured our Dance Radio backdrop, which has become one of our more popular dance themed backdrops. We loved meeting with so many dance teachers and studio owners from the East Coast. Our favorite discussions were hearing all of the different recital theme ideas and were so inspired by all of the professionals that dare to be different! We’re always welcoming new suggestions and ideas on new backdrops that we can paint to better accommodate all of the trendsetters in the dance industry.

We can’t wait to see you all at the UDMA Shows in Atlanta, New Jersey, and Chicago! Let us know if you’ll be there and be sure to stop by our booth to say hi and receive our latest specials! I have a feeling that we will be offering something special in our raffle and we would love for the winner to be you!

New Hand Painted Backdrops – August 2015

August 26th, 2015

It’s time to showcase what our talented graphic designers and artists have been up to this past month! Our team has been busy designing and hand-painting these beautiful backdrops. We can’t wait to see them at your event, theatrical production, or recital!

Fantasy Village 1 backdrop

Our Fantasy Village 1 backdrop offers an escape from reality and an opportunity to enter a land full of animation and vibrancy. The unique shaped houses, the mountainous scenery, the abstract clouds, and the playful colors highlight each component of the backdrop. Bring an element of fantasy to your affair by showcasing this newly hand-painted backdrop or any of our other fantasy backdrops!

Museum 2B backdrop

Our Museum 2b backdrop feels as if you have just stepped into a world renowned museum. It is complete with intricate bronze statues, hand-painted portraits along the wall, and a glimpse into the past with skeletal artifacts in the room on the left. This backdrop features great depth perception as the hallway appears long and inviting. The skylight in the middle of the hall illuminates the statue and brings the attention to the marble floor.

Train 5 Winter backdrop

Our Train 5 Winter backdrop is one of our newest additions as we are preparing for winter recitals and events. This is the ultimate winter backdrop, accentuating the fast pace of the train amid a snowy day. The beaming lights of the train showcase the essence of witnessing light within the darkness. This backdrop is perfect for any winter occasion. It will definitely change the atmosphere of your affair immediately.

Have a new idea for a backdrop that we don’t currently have in our inventory? Feel free to call or email us to let us know! We love hearing what you would like to see and treat all of our customers as trendsetters! Can’t wait to hear what you think and we’re looking forward to seeing what our team comes up with next month!