Sat, 09 May 2026 06:10:45 -0700WeeblyTue, 05 May 2026 23:20:58 GMThttps://www.woodlandoperahouse.org/2026-dance-showcase/junior-showcase-blocking-scheduleHello Families, 

Here is the Blocking Schedule for our Junior Showcase:

CAST A
Blocking Monday, June 1st
3:45: Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride - Creative Movement Tues (Anna)
4:00: Here Comes the Sun - Creative Movement Wed (Anna)
4:15: Snowflakes - Prep 1A Sat (Bailey)
4:30:  Plantasia - Prep 1A Mon (Anna)
4:45: Figure 8 - Prep 1B Tues (Anna)
5:00: Great Pumpkin Waltz - Prep 2A (Anna)
5:15: September - Tap Juniors Tues (Lela)
5:30: Golden/Cruel Summer - Jazz Juniors Thu (Lela)
5:45: Let it Grow - Hip Hop Juniors Wed (Naomi)

CAST B
Blocking Tuesday, June 2nd
4:00: Island Song - Creative Movement Sat (Bailey)
4:15: Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride - Creative Movement Fri (Anna)
4:30: Figure 8 - Prep 1B Mon (Anna)
4:45: Great Pumpkin Waltz - Prep Ballet 2A Wed (Anna)
5:00: Hot Wings - Teeny/Tiny Tap Jazz Thu (Lela)
5:15: Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows - Tap Juniors Wed (Lela)
5:30: Let it Grow - Hip Hop Juniors Sat (Naomi) 

DRESS REHEARSALS
​CAST A Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, June 3rd from 4:00 to 6:00 pm 
CAST B Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, June 4th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm ]]>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:53:57 GMThttps://www.woodlandoperahouse.org/2026-dance-showcase/april-29th-2026Hello Families, 

Below is our schedule for BLOCKING WEEK (May 18th through 23rd) for each class involved in our Main Showcase in May. 

BLOCKING WEEK involves crucial rehearsals for individual classes to rehearse their showcase choreography with their instructor, allowing for safe movement and familarity dancing on our historic stage. Absences during this week are highly discouraged! 

Please note that due to some internal conflicts with scheduling, there are a few classes scheduled for times not on their regularly scheduled day. All classes will meet at our theatre, 340 2nd Street. 

MONDAY - May 18th
4:00 pm - Jazz Basics A (Bailey)
4:30 pm - Level 1 Ballet (Crystal)
5:00 pm - Level 2 Ballet (Crystal)
5:30 pm - Level 3 Ballet (Crystal)
6:00 pm - Jazz 2 (Staci)
6:30 pm - Tap 2+3 (Staci)
7:00 pm - Jazz 3 (Staci)

TUESDAY - May 19th
4:30 pm - Level 2B (Crystal)
5:00 pm - Level 4+5 (Crystal)
5:30 pm - Variations (Crystal)
6:00 pm - Hip Hop Choreo (Naomi)
6:30 pm - Tap Basics A (Lela)

WEDNESDAY - May 20th
4:30 pm - Jazz Basics B (Lela)
5:00 pm - Prep Ballet 2B (Anna)
5:30 pm - Hip Hop 1 Wednesday (Naomi)
6:00 pm - Hip Hop 1 Saturday (Naomi)
6:30 pm - Adv. Conditioning (Lela)
7:00 pm - Contemporary (Lela)

THURSDAY - May 21st
4:30 pm - Tap Basics B (Krissy)
5:00 pm - Jazz 1 (Krissy)
5:30 pm - Tap 1 (Krissy)
6:00 pm - Tap 1 (Lela)

SATURDAY - May 23rd
10:30 am - Boys Dance (Erik)
11:00 am - Hip Hop 2 (Erik)
11:30 am - Hip Hop 3 (Erik)

Schedules for our Junior Showcase will be released next week. 
]]>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:10 GMThttps://www.woodlandoperahouse.org/2026-dance-showcase/dance-showcase-pre-sale-informationDear Families,

We’re getting closer to Showcase time, and we’re excited to see all of your dancers shine on stage! Below is everything you need to know about tickets and how to find out which show your student is performing in.
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Ticket Information
Tickets are now available for presale! Please note that each family is limited to 4 tickets during the presale period to ensure all families have a chance to attend.  Please check the recent email that went out for direct links for the pre-sale. 

After the presale, tickets will be available for general sale on:

• May 19th for the Main Showcase
• May 26th for the Junior Showcase

​For complete details about the showcases, please keep your eyes on this web page. 
TADA Staff]]>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:36:50 GMThttps://www.woodlandoperahouse.org/2026-dance-showcase/ticket-information-pre-sale-public-sale-datesHello Families,

Please save the following dates:

Main Showcase
Pre-Sale link goes out to enrolled/participating families with pre-sale tickets (4 per family) starting April 28th. 
Public Sale begins May 19th. 

Junior Showcase*
Pre-Sale link goes out to enrolled/participating families with pre-sale tickets (4 per family) starting May 6th.
Public Sale begins May 26th. 

*This showcase typically sells out. You may purchase up to 4 tickets during the pre-sale, with additional tickets available once public sales open. We recommend purchasing early when they become available.
]]>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:48:01 GMThttps://www.woodlandoperahouse.org/2026-dance-showcase/junior-dance-showcase-show-orderHello Parents, 

As promised, here are the showcase orders for both Cast A and Cast B for our Junior Showcase on Saturday, June 6th. 

Cast A
11 am

Let it Grow - Hip Hop Juniors (Wed) - (Instructor: Naomi)
Snowflakes - Preparatory Ballet 1A (Sat) -  (Instructor: Bailey)
Good Days - Duet Performance - Irie and Lauren
Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride - Creative Movement (Tues) - (Instructor: Anna)
Plantasia - Preparatory Ballet 1A (Mon) - (Instructor: Anna)
Blame - Duet Performance - Adelaide and Cora
September - Tap Juniors (Tues) - (Instructor: Lela)
Cupid from Don Quixote - Duet Performance - Malaya and Zea
Figure 8 - Preparatory Ballet 1B (Tues) - (Instructor: Anna)
Here Comes the Sun - Creative Movement (Wed) - (Instructor: Anna)
Surf Crazy - Solo Performance - Ethan
Great Pumpkin Waltz - Preparatory Ballet 2A - (Instructor: Anna)
Golden/Cruel Summer - Jazz Juniors - (Instructor: Lela)
September Remix - Duet Performance - Kaori and Naomi 


Cast B
2 pm 

Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows - Tap Juniors (Wed) - (Instructor: Lela)
Island Song - Creative Movement (Sat) - (Instructor: Bailey)
Surf Crazy - Solo Performance - Ethan
Let it Grow - Hip Hop Juniors (Sat) - (Instructor: Naomi)
Figure 8 - Preparatory Ballet 1B - (Instructor: Anna)
Blame - Duet Performance - Adelaide and Cora
Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride - Creative Movement (Fri) - (Instructor: Anna)
Cupid from Don Quixote - Duet Performance - Malaya and Zea
Hot Wings - Teeny/Tiny Tap/Jazz - (Instructor: Lela)
Good Days - Duet Performance - Irie and Lauren
Great Pumpkin Waltz - Preparatory Ballet 2A (Wed) - (Instructor: Anna)
​September Remix - Duet Performance - Kaori and Naomi 

]]>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:39:48 GMThttps://www.woodlandoperahouse.org/2026-dance-showcase/main-dance-showcase-program-orderHello Families,

Here are the program order specifics for both CAST A and CAST B for this year's Main Dance Showcases, performing May 29th through 31st. 

Please note: The Junior Showcase details will be posted soon. Stay tuned! 

CAST A 
Friday, May 29th at 7 pm 
Saturday, May 30th at 2 pm 

After the Storm - Hip Hop Choreo (Instructor: Naomi)
Dog Days are Over - Solo Performance - Ruby*
Strawberry Blonde - Preparatory Ballet 2B Wed 5 pm (Instructor: Anna)
Cupid Variation from Don Quixote - Duet Performance - Malaya and Zea
Spring Roses - Academic Ballet Level 3 (Instructor: Crystal)
Vacation - Jazz Level 2 (Instructor: Staci)
September - Duet Performance - Kaori and Naomi
White Winter Hymnal - Tap Basics A Tues 6 pm (Instructor: Lela)
Hazy Shade of Winter - Tap Levels 2+3 (Instructor: Staci)
Blame - Duet Performance - Adelaide and Cora
Moondance - Tap Level 1B (Instructor: Krissy)
Good Days - Duet Performance - Irie and Lauren
What Time is It? - Hip Hop 2 (Instructor: Erik)
Winter (Vivaldi) - Advanced Ballet Conditioning (Instructor: Lela)
Don't Rain on My Parade - Jazz Basics B Wed 4 pm (Instructor: Lela)
Surf Crazy - Solo Performance - Ethan
​The Seasons: Winter - Ballet Variations (Instructor: Crystal)
West Coast Love - Hip Hop 1 Wed (Instructor: Naomi)

*Only performs Saturday matinee performance

CAST B
Saturday, May 30th at 7 pm 
Sunday, May 31st at 2 pm 

Fall - Ballet Levels 4+5 (Instructor: Crystal)
Good Days - Duet Performance - Irie and Lauren
Let's Go Back - Hip Hop 1 Sat (Instructor: Naomi)
Surf Crazy - Solo Performance - Ethan
Spring - Academic Ballet Level 1 (Instructor: Crystal)
Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy - Jazz Level 1 (Instructor: Krissy)
Blame - Duet Performance - Adelaide and Cora
The Seasons Movement 5 - Academic Ballet Level 2 (Instructor: Crystal)
Cruel Summer Remix - Jazz Level 3 (Instructor: Staci)
Pink Pony Club - Tap Level 1A (Instructor: Lela)
Boys Dance Athletics (Instructor: Erik)
Cupid Variation from Don Quixote - Duet Performance - Malaya and Zea
Skyfall - Contemporary (Instructor: Lela)
Hall of the Mountain King - Academic Ballet Level 2B (Instructor: Crystal)
Winter Wonderland - Tap Basics Thurs (Instructor: Krissy)
September - Duet Performance - Kaori and Naomi 
Walking on Sunshine - Jazz Basics Mon (Instructor: Bailey)
Dog Days are Over - Solo Performance - Ruby
Umbrella - Hip Hop 3 (Instructor: Erik) 

]]>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:41:08 GMThttps://www.woodlandoperahouse.org/2026-dance-showcase/soloduettrio-video-submission-informationWe are pleased to announce that we have limited spots available for solos, duets, and trios in our upcoming dance showcase. To ensure a high-quality production, we will be holding auditions to select 2-3 entries to add to our Main Showcases (May 29-31)) as well as the Junior Showcase on June 6.
Eligibility and requirements for audition entries are as follows:

• Dancers must be 13 years or older.
• Dancers must be in a dance class at level 2 or higher (ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, etc.).
• Participants must be willing to self-choreograph to a song that fits this year’s theme, "Seasons in Motion."
• Chosen songs should be family friendly and have a duration between 2:00 and 3:00 minutes.
• Students are responsible for providing their own costumes; however, all costumes must be approved by the Education Director.
• Preference will be given to graduating Seniors and any remaining spots will be granted to other selected pieces. 

If your student is interested in being considered, please email avideo or video link of your completed piece of choreography no later than March 20th, 2026 to Ms. Andrea. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us. 
]]>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:13:08 GMThttps://www.woodlandoperahouse.org/2026-dance-showcase/2026-dance-showcases-important-informationHello TADA Families! 
It’s that time of year again — Dance Showcase season! This is a longer email, so we appreciate you taking the time to read it in its entirety. Below you’ll find important information about showcase dates, costumes, expectations, and more.

Our 2026 Dance Showcases, Seasons in Motion, will take place this May and will celebrate the skills, growth, and artistry our dancers have developed throughout the academic year. Each participating student will be charged a $25 recital fee, not to exceed $75 per family. This fee helps offset modest operational costs associated with producing these events.

The recital fee will be automatically posted to each student’s account unless we hear from you opting out of the showcase by January 30, 2026.

As is tradition, our Dance Showcases will be presented in two formats: a Main Showcase for our older students, and a Junior Showcase featuring our youngest dancers.

We will once again have a Showcase Blog on our website that will be regularly updated. 

Costumes
Each participating class will have a $25 costume fee. This year, the Woodland Opera House will order individual costumes for each participating dancer and oversee distribution.

In recent seasons, we’ve explored different approaches to recital costumes. To keep the process manageable, consistent, and less stressful for families and staff, we’ve shifted costume purchasing back to the theatre while keeping fees modest.

Once your child receives their costume, it is their responsibility to bring it to all dress rehearsals and performances. After the final performance, the costume is yours to keep. As in previous years, items such as ballet skirts or similar pieces may also be worn in class on designated Fridays.

If you choose to participate in the showcase but wish to opt out of a specific class, please let us know by January 30 so our teachers can plan accordingly.


Dress Rehearsals & Participation Expectations
Attendance at your child’s assigned dress rehearsal is required to participate in that weekend’s showcase performances. Dress rehearsals are a crucial part of the process, ensuring that students can safely and confidently perform with their class.

We recognize that graduating seniors may have end-of-year academic or school-related commitments. Seniors who wish to participate in the showcase but anticipate conflicts with their assigned dress rehearsal must contact both their instructor and the Education Director in advance for approval. Approval is not guaranteed and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please note that requests to miss dress rehearsal to participate in performances will not be approved unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Attendance, Behavior, & Refund Policy
Regular attendance and appropriate classroom behavior are required for participation in the Dance Showcase. If a student’s attendance or behavior prevents them from being adequately prepared to perform, their instructor may determine that the student should be removed from the showcase. This decision will be made with care and in the best interest of the student, the class, and the overall performance.

Please note that recital and costume fees are non-refundable if a student is removed from the showcase due to attendance or behavior concerns, or if a family chooses to withdraw after fees have been paid.


Main Showcase:  May 29th through 31st, 2026. 
Cast A: Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 2 pm
Cast B: Saturday at 7 pm, Sunday at 2 pm 

CAST A
Hip Hop Choreo (Naomi)
Preparatory Ballet 2B Wed 5 pm (Anna)
Academic Ballet Level 3 (Crystal)
Jazz 2 (Staci)
Tap Basics A Tues (Lela)
Hip Hop 1 Wed (Naomi)
Tap 2-3 (Staci) 
Tap 1 (Krissy)
Hip Hop 2 (Erik)
Advanced Ballet Conditioning (Lela)
Jazz Basics B (Lela)
Ballet Variations (Crystal)

CAST B
Academic Ballet Level 4-5 (Crystal)
Hip Hop 1 Sat (Naomi)
Academic Ballet Level 1 (Crystal)
Jazz 1 (Krissy)
Academic Ballet Level 2 (Crystal)
Jazz 3 (Staci)
Tap 1 (Lela)
Boys Dance Athletics (Erik)
Contemporary (Lela)
Ballet Level 2B (Crystal)
Tap Basics B Thu (Krissy)
Jazz Basics A (Bailey)
Hip Hop 3 (Erik)

Video Audition Submissions for Solos/Duets/Trios for those in any dance level 2 or higher will be due March 6th. More information will be released soon. 

Blocking Week:
Classes will be held on half-hour increments during their normal class day, Monday, May 18th, through Saturday, May 23rd.* Schedules will be released closer to this week. 
*Please note that any Friday class will meet on Saturday morning

Dress Rehearsals: 
Cast A: Wednesday, May 27th, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm 
Cast B: Thursday, May 28th, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm 


Junior Showcase: Saturday, June 6th
Cast A: 11 am
Cast B: 2 pm 

CAST A: 
Hip Hop Juniors Wed (Naomi)
Prep Ballet 1A Sat (Bailey)
Creative Movement Tues (Anna)
Prep Ballet 1A Mon (Anna)
Tap Juniors Tues (Lela)
Prep Ballet 1B Tues (Anna)
Creative Movement Wed (Anna)
Prep Ballet 2A Fri (Anna)
Jazz Juniors (Lela)

CAST B: 
Tap Juniors Wed (Lela)
Creative Movement Sat (Bailey)
Hip Hop Juniors Sat (Naomi)
Prep Ballet 1B Mon (Anna)
Creative Movement Fri (Anna)
Teeny/Tiny Tap-Jazz (Lela)
Prep Ballet 2A Wed (Anna)


Blocking Dates: 
Cast A: Monday, June 1st, 2026.*
Cast B: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026.*
*Classes will meet at half-hour increments. The exact schedule will be released in May. 

Dress Rehearsals: 
Cast A: Wednesday, June 3rd from 4:00 to 6:00 pm 
Cast B: Thursday, June 4th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm 

We are excited to share Seasons in Motion this spring and celebrate all that our dancers have accomplished this year.  If families have any questions, please direct them to TADAOffice@woodlandoperahouse.org 

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