2026 Recital Information

2026 Recital Information

Recital Dates: Saturday, May 16, 2026 and Sunday, May 17, 2026

Recital Venue Location:
Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center | 344 Main Street, Groton, MA
(Groton-Dunstable Middle School)

Dress Rehearsal & Picture Day Information

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Dress Rehearsal & Picture Day are the same day and the same location
Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center | 344 Main Street, Groton, MA

• [DATE]: Saturday, May 9, 2026.

• [LOCATION]: Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center (Middle School: 344 Main St, Groton, MA)

• [ENTRANCE] Use the main Middle School entrance; the auditorium is the first door on your left (blue door).

• [PARKING]: Anywhere in the middle school lots surrounding the building

• [ARRIVAL]: Please arrive 15-20 minutes before your first scheduled on-stage time, dressed and ready to go!

• What Is Dress Rehearsal?: A full run through of your dancers recital routine(s), please come hair, make-up and costume - stage ready! The big stage is different than our studio space - and we want the dancers to be prepared (but mostly excited) for the show the following weekend! 

Please click the link below to find your dancer’s specific rehearsal times, costume photos, and rosters. 

2026 Dress Rehearsal & Picture Day Schedule

How to read the schedule: Look for your dancer's class time/roster.

• The time listed in red (above their costume photo) is their On-Stage time - please have them there about 15-20 minutes before this scheduled time so that they can line up with their class and get ready.

• Check your class day and time in purple (some classes have the same costume) as they are performing in different shows

• Since we are on a tight professional timetable, we cannot wait for late arrivals.

How Picture & Dress Rehearsal Day Works

We’ve streamlined the process so you can get your rehearsal and photos done in one efficient loop:

• Stage First: Everyone start by going into the auditorium. Each group will get approximately 10-15 minutes of stage time to block and run their routine. Teachers/assistants will take dancers backstage for their rehearsal, parents will remain in the auditorium to watch them and take stage photos.

• Group Photos: Immediately after their stage time, the group will be led to the cafeteria for their professional group photo. Parents will meet dancers there.

• Individual Photos: Once the group photo is done, you can take individual portraits. Our photographer is available until 6:30PM (excluding a lunch break from 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM) so you can jump in and take photos at any point of the day. Sibling and friend photos are always welcome!

• No Paperwork: No order forms! You will receive a digital code via email after the event to view and purchase photos online.

 What You Should Bring To Dress Rehearsal:

• Dance costumes – all of them including any accessories that came in the bag

• Tights [your new ones we’re giving out next week] – wear them for dress rehearsal and recital

• All your dance shoes

• Please label all items with your dancer’s name! 

Pro-Tips for a Stress-Free Day

• Hair Help: Not a pro at buns? Our Boosters are offering hair appointments! (more info to come)

• We have a breakdown of all hair and make-up tips here for both dress rehearsal and recital 

• Where Can My Dancer Change?: There are lobby bathrooms, two small dressing rooms (with bathrooms), and a designated hallway with cafeteria tables/chairs that you can change or store your costumes if dancers have multiple numbers. 

• Costume Questions: We will answer all questions regarding headpieces and accessories during your designated on-stage time. If you have any specific/urgent costume questions - please email the studio before dress rehearsal.

• Food/Drink: No food or water is allowed inside the auditorium. Snacks are welcome in the lobby and hallways that are designated for changing.

• The Finale: The "Dance On Demand" finale is optional to rehearse but open to everyone who wishes to participate (it's in the very middle of our dress rehearsal day). Our finale is done by everyone from our preschool dancers to the Seniors - think of it as final bows for all dancers! In the dress rehearsal schedule, you will see a time where we will practice this dance - please know this is optional! Your dancer will be able to participate in finale during recital regardless if you are able to come to the finale rehearsal. 

• Supervision & Safety: Dress rehearsal is an exciting, high-energy, and can be long day! Please keep in mind that our teachers and staff will be fully immersed in managing their classes and on-stage transitions. Because of this, supervision between and after your dancer's scheduled numbers is the responsibility of the parents/guardians. We appreciate your help in keeping everyone safe and making the day run smoothly!

• Photos are OK! Video cameras or any recording devices are prohibited but…photos may be taken with a camera/phone during dress rehearsal.

• Scheduling Conflicts: If your dancer is unable to make it to dress rehearsal for any reason, please email us before dress rehearsal so we can prepare our teachers and the class. 

• Saturday Classes: If you have a Saturday morning class, we will have a modified class times and will be emailing everyone with those times shortly.

We can’t wait to see these routines come to life under the lights! Please let us know if you have any questions.

2026 Recital Performance Times

We will be having 2 recital performances during our recital weekend. Most dancers will only be performing in one show. Recital Showtimes are as follows :

WE HAVE 2 RECITAL PERFORMANCES:

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 2:00PM

Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 1:00PM

Please click the button below to find out which day/time your dancer is performing in our 2026 Recital

Not sure what you dancer needs?
Check out our 2026 Recital Costume Book which features all of your dancers classes and shoe needs.

2026 Recital Practice Videos

Password can be found in email sent on 2/27

2026 Recital Practice Music

Password can be found in email sent on 2/27

Getting Recital Ready
Hair, Make-Up & Costuming

You’re dancers have learned their routine and now it’s time to showcase them on the big stage! But what about hair, make-up and costuming? We’ve got you covered in the link below!

2026 Recital Costs

Associated Performance Costs:

Recital Costumes: We require dancers to purchase one dance costume for each class. The only class exception is our Tap/Ballet Combo classes - they will have two costumes. During the month of November, we require a $50 costume deposit to secure their costume for recital. The remaining balance of the costume deposit is due in January when we return from our holiday break.

If you pay your initial costume deposit, you are required to pay the full remaining costume balance – we cannot make any exceptions. We strive to keep costume prices as low as possible for each dancer. In general the costume totals range between $80-$125+ per costume.

Recital Tickets:
Recital tickets will go on sale on Monday, April 27, 2026. Each family member and/or audience member must purchase a ticket to view the performance. After that date, recital tickets will remain on sale until the performance dates. We use an online recital ticketing service for our recital tickets. Families will be able to purchase their recital tickets directly from their phones, laptops and tablets. More information about recital tickets will be sent out closer to that date.  

Recital Package/Fee:
We require any dancer participating in our recital to pay a one-time $150 recital package fee per dancer or $200 for multiple dancers (families). This fee will be posted in March of 2026 and must be paid with March tuition.

As a reminder, with this fee all dancers receive:

• A digital download of ALL of the recital performances from the weekend.

• One (1) recital t-shirt. Each year we design a unique t-shirt that is themed for our recital performance with all the dancers names on the back. Family pricing will receive one shirt, per dancer.

• Recital Tights: Tights are very much a part of your dancers costume, and in years past, they have been a separate item that dancers/parents need to purchase. As a part of this package we will include them to simplify our recital costuming. Most dancers will receive Body Tights. If your dancer takes a ballet class they will also receive pink tights. Our Tutu & Tumble Preschool classes will receive pink tights only. 

• Recital Program Book: All dancers will receive one (1) recital program book that will feature photos/memories from the year, the run order of the show and any student/dancer shout-outs - see below.

  • Parents will have the opportunity to place a student/dancer shoutout within the new program for an additional cost

  • More information will come out about this in February, 2026

• This also includes our recital rehearsal fee. This covers the cost our on-stage dress rehearsal/performance and helps to keep our recital ticket prices from increasing substantially.