Hello parents,

Our 2:00 PM Junior Showcase on May 24th is officially sold out — what an amazing show of support for our youngest dancers!

Some good news, though: We’ve just released 28 additional tickets! These are seats we typically hold back due to limited visibility, but they still offer a fun way to be in the room and cheer on your performer.

These seats are located on the far sides of the balcony and are not wheelchair accessible. Because they’re not part of our usual ticketing inventory, you won’t receive assigned seat numbers. Instead, once you've purchased your ticket online, just bring your receipt to the Will Call table on May 24th and we’ll hand you your physical ticket(s) there.

We’re so excited to share this special day with you — thank you for your enthusiasm and continued support!

Hello Families!

Our dress rehearsals are going well and as we gear up for our final dress rehearsals and weekend of performances, we have a few reminders.

THIS IS A LOT OF INFORMATION SO PLEASE READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY!

There is also a special event in the plaza on Saturday and that information is contained at the end of this message.

Hair/Makeup
Please remember to send your child/teen with hair/makeup ready to go.  

• Hair should be clean and slicked back (no whispies!) in either a bun or a ponytail as instructed by your instructor. For shorter hair, it needs to be either gelled (boys or pixie cut) or clipped back away from face.  Certain classes may have received different information from their instructor, which supersedes this information.  
• Makeup should enhance natural features so that dancers faces are not washed out under the lights. Mascara, blush/rouge, and lipstick are always good baselines to have. 

Jewelry

• Dancers will be asked to remove all necklaces, watches, and bracelets (if they are "permanent jewelry" they will be asked to tape it to their skin so that it does not snag on a costume.)  If something is sentimental or precious, leave it at home! 
• Only stud earrings can be worn. 

Tights
Please check for holes and send your dancer with clean tights! 

Costumes

• All costumes and items must be clearly labeled with the dancer's name! 
• Good rule of thumb: if you have multiple numbers, please arrive with items on a hanger and/or in a garment bag.  We have hangers and racks for you to hang items on as well. 

Please only bring a bag if you have multiple dances as to not clutter our small backstage space! 

Call time for Performances
All dancers are called 45 minutes prior to the start of the show. 

• For a 7 pm show, call is at 6:15.
• For a 2 pm show, call is at 1:15. 

As it may take time to check dancers in, arriving EARLY is better than LATE. 

Saturday's Shows
The Soroptomist's have a Wine Event in Heritage Plaza from 2 to 5 pm and the building will NOT be accessible from Main Street. Please arrive early to allow time to find parking! 

We know that large events like our showcases take a village to pull off, and we’re so grateful for your support, flexibility, and enthusiasm throughout the process. Thanks for being part of the magic!

 - MShowcase Blocking and Dress Rehearsal Dates 
Once Upon a Time - Main Showcase
(for the Junior Showcase, scroll down)

Showcase Blocking Week: May 5–10, 2025
During this week, your child will attend class on their regular class day, but please note:

• Class may begin at the top or middle of the hour
• All classes will be held at the Woodland Opera House, 340 2nd Street, not at the TADA Studio
  
  

This special rehearsal gives dancers a chance to become familiar with the stage, explore backstage areas, and see how their dance will look in performance. It’s an exciting part of the process as we prepare for the big show!


Monday, May 5th: 
4:00 - 4:30 PM: Jazz Basics Mon - Blah Blah Blah - Sammy 
4:30 - 5:00 PM: Academic Ballet 1 - Mr. Jeremy Fisher - Ms. Crystal
5:00 - 5:30 PM: : Academic Ballet 2  - The Painting - Ms. Crystal
5:30 - 6:00 PM:  Academic Ballet 3 - Poirot & Anne Triumphs - Ms. Crystal
6:00 - 6:30 PM:  Jazz 2 - Cinderella - Ms. Staci
6:30 - 7:00 PM:  Tap 2-3 - Bad Romance - Ms. Staci
7:00 - 7:30 PM: Jazz 3 - Holding Out for a Hero - Ms. Staci

Tuesday, May 6th:
5:00 - 5:30 PM:  Academic Ballet 1B - Nimbus 2000 - Ms. Crystal 
5:30 - 6:00 PM:  Academic Ballet 4-5 - The Shire - Ms. Crystal 
6:00 - 6:30 PM:  Academic Ballet 4-5 (Pointe) The Sky Boat Song - Ms. Crystal 
6:30 - 7:00 PM:  Tap Basics A -  Fairytale  - Ms. Lela
7:00 - 7:30 PM:   Variations - Sleeping Beauty’s Friends - Ms. Ania

Wednesday, May 7th:
4:30 - 5:00 PM:  Jazz Basics Wed - The Popular Song - Ms. Andrea
5:15 - 5:45 PM:  Prep Ballet 2B  - The Hobbit - Ms. Anna
6:00 - 6:30 PM: Hip Hop 1 - You Should See Me in a Crown - Ms. Naomi
6:30 to 7:00 PM: : Contemporary - The Hanging Tree - Ms. Lela

Thursday, May 8th:
4:30 to 5:00 PM: Tap Basics B - Sisters - Ms. Krissy 
5:00 to 5:30 PM: Jazz 1 - The Pink Panther - Ms. Krissy 
6:00 to 6:30 PM: Tap 1 - The Mysterious Ticking Noise - Ms. Lela

Saturday, May 10th: 
10:30 to 11:00 AM:  Hip Hop 1 - You Should See Me in a Crown - Ms. Naomi
11:00 to 11:30 AM:  Hip Hop Choreo* - This is What Space Feels Like - Ms. Naomi 
11:30 to 12:00 PM:  Hip Hop 2 - Dig it/No Diggity - Mr. Erik 
12:00 to 12:30 PM: Hip Hop 3 - What’s Up Danger? - Mr. Erik 
12:30 to 1:00 PM:  Soloist (duets)
*Note the different time/day!

Dress Rehearsals:
Monday May 12th - Thursday May 15th, there will be dress rehearsals at the Opera House starting at 4pm. (If your child goes to a school with a later dismissal and will be late, please email Martha to let her know.)

Please do not send children with any bags unless needed for a costume change for another number. They should be dropped off in their full hair and makeup and required dance shoes (no other shoes) and a clearly marked water bottle with their name. We will have activities for them backstage. 

Cast A will have dress rehearsals on Monday May 12 and Wednesday May 14
Cast B will have dress rehearsals on Tuesday May 13 and Thursday May 15 

Cast A will perform Friday May 16 at 7pm and Saturday May 17th at 2pm 
Cast B will perform Saturday May 17th at 7pm and Sunday May 18h at 2pm. 


Showcase and Blocking Rehearsal Dates 
Junior Showcase

Showcase Blocking will be held in 2 Blocks depending on their CAST. These rehearsals will be on the WOH Stage, 340 2nd Street, a block up from TADA. 

​This special rehearsal gives dancers a chance to become familiar with the stage, explore backstage areas, and see how their dance will look in performance. It’s an exciting part of the process as we prepare for the big show!

On blocking days, please send your child in their normal class uniform. 

CAST A - Monday, May 19th
3:30–4:00 PM | Creative Movement – Winnie the Pooh | Tues 3 PM | Anna Walton
4:00–4:30 PM | Creative Movement – Sweet Dreams | Wed 3 PM | Anna Walton
4:30–5:00 PM | Tap Juniors – How Bad Can I Be? | Tues 4:15 PM | Lela Rose
5:00–5:30 PM | Hip Hop Juniors – Wild Things | Wed 5:15 PM | Naomi Catalan
5:30–6:00 PM | Prep Ballet 1B – Soldier, Poet, King | Mon 5 PM | Anna Walton
6:00–6:30 PM | Prep Ballet 1A – The Plaza | Sat 10 AM | Bailey Baland
6:30–7:00 PM | Prep Ballet 2A – Live and Let Dance | Fri 4 PM | Anna Walton

CAST B - Tuesday, May 20th
3:00–3:30 PM | Creative Movement – Winnie the Pooh | Fri 3 PM | Anna Walton
3:30–4:00 PM | Creative Movement – Storybook | Sat 9 AM | Bailey Baland
4:00–4:30 PM | Teeny Tiny Tap Jazz – Hot Dog | Thu 4 PM | Lela Rose
4:30–5:00 PM | Hip Hop Juniors – Wild Things | Sat 9 AM | Naomi Catalan
5:00–5:30 PM | Jazz Juniors – Fabulous | Thu 5 PM | Lela Rose
5:30–6:00 PM | Prep Ballet 1A – Luigi’s Mansion | Mon 4 PM | Anna Walton
6:00–6:30 PM | Prep Ballet 1B – Soldier, Poet, King | Tues 4 PM | Anna Walton
6:30–7:00 PM | Prep Ballet 2B – Live and Let Dance | Wed 4 PM | Anna Walton

Dress Rehearsals are divided by CAST and held at the Woodland Opera House. Please send your child in their costume (or in their 1st costume, if in multiple numbers.)

Please do not send children with any bags unless needed for a costume change for another number. They should be dropped off in their full hair and makeup and required dance shoes (no other shoes) and a clearly marked water bottle with their name. We will have activities for them backstage. 

CAST A Dress rehearsal - Wednesday, May 21st  4:00-6:00

CAST B Dress rehearsal - Thursday, May 22nd, 4:00-6:00 

More detailed information about dress rehearsals will be coming out shortly! 

Dear Families,

​As we prepare for our upcoming showcases, we wanted to provide some context around costume expectations and fees to help keep things clear and transparent.

This season, we’re trying a new approach. With over 300 students participating across both showcases, costuming on this scale is no small task. In an effort to keep things manageable for families and our staff, we’ve created simple, class-specific costume requirements—most of which are approximately $20 or less per student. These are modest requests that are in addition to the $25 recital fee.

That recital fee helps cover operational needs—including cleaning (especially for borrowed costume items), teacher and staff support during performance days, and other essential showcase logistics. We’ve worked hard to avoid the common model of charging $80–$100 per costume per class - as many other studios do - and this new structure reflects our ongoing commitment to keeping our program as accessible and affordable as possible.
Many of the costume pieces are built around items your student already wears to class as part of their regular dress code, and we're doing our best to avoid unnecessary or one-time-use purchases.

That said, we know mistakes happen—especially when compiling costume lists for this many classes! While we’ve caught many already, if anything looks off or confusing, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to double-check or clarify.

And as a little bonus: starting next season, we’ll be introducing a “Free Dress Day” at the end of each month, where students can wear fun dance-appropriate clothing outside of dress code—including many of their costume pieces, if they’d like.

Thank you for your flexibility and continued support. We can’t wait to see your amazing performers take the stage!
Warmly,
​Ms. Andrea

Dance Showcase Costume Information

It’s almost time for our dancers to hit the stage, and we couldn’t be more excited for the upcoming Main Showcase and Junior Showcase!

Click here for the full costume spreadsheet

The spreadsheet lists each class and what is required, including whether requirements differ based on dancer or gender. These specifications will be clearly marked, so please read carefully to make sure your dancer is performance-ready.

Hair Guidelines

• Ballet Classes:
  • For dancers with long hair: hair should be styled in a slick bun.
  • For short hair (chin-length or above): please pin or secure hair away from the face.
  • For boys with long hair: pull hair back into a low ponytail.
  • For boys with short hair: gel or slick hair back neatly.
• All Other Classes:
  • Hair should be in a slick, neat ponytail unless your teacher has provided other instructions.

Costume Deadline
We know this is a quicker turnaround than usual, and we appreciate your flexibility. Please plan to have all costume items ready by the week of April 28. If there are any shipping delays or other challenges, the absolute latest deadline is the week of May 5.

Need Help?
If you have any concerns about obtaining a costume item or need clarification, please contact Martha at the front desk. We’re here to help.

We’re looking forward to seeing every dancer shine in either the Main Showcase or Junior Showcase. Thank you for being part of our dance family and for helping make this performance a success!

P.S. Ticket Pre-sales will begin on April 28th and run through May 5th.  More information regarding pre-sales to come soon! Stay tuned!

We’re excited to announce that order forms for our 2025 Dance Showcase merchandise and DVDs are now available! This is a fantastic opportunity to capture memories from this year’s incredible performances and show your support for our talented dancers.

Available Items:

• Exclusive Showcase T-Shirts and Hoodies (Youth and Adult Sizes)
• Professional DVDs of the Full Performance
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How to Order:Simply click the links below to access the order forms:

• Merchandise Order Form   - Due by April 4th, 2025.
• DVD Order Form  - Due by May 10th, 2025. 

 Don’t miss out on these special keepsakes!
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Thank you for supporting our amazing dancers. We can’t wait to see you at the showcase!

2025 Annual Dance Showcases 

A Note for Parents: Now that class assignments for each performance have been finalized, we are unable to make any changes to the performance schedule. Please note that some families may have dancers in multiple performances.

Main Showcase - May 16th-18th, 2025
A Note on Solos/Duets - Since we have confirmed auditions with several applicants, only spots that are confirmed with graduating Seniors or are needed to assist with quick-changes have been identified. After the auditions on the 4th, we will then confirm any additional solo/duet and their spot in the performances. 


CAST A 
Dress Rehearsals: May 12th and 14th, 4 to 6:30 pm 
Performances: May 16th at 7 pm, May 17th at 2 pm 

1     Ballet Variations: Sleeping Beauty's Friends (Class: Spring Ballet Variations - Tues 6:30 pm - Ania Mieszkowska)            

2     Jazz 1 : The Pink Panther (Class: Fall Jazz 1 - Thu 5pm - Krissy Schwerin)            

3     Duet - Kaori and Sammy - Good Omens          

4     Ballet Level 1B : Nimbus 2000 (Class: Fall Academic Ballet Level 1B - Tues/Thurs 4 pm - Crystal Rea)            

5     Senior Duet - Emily and Journey: Princess Florine (Sleeping Beauty)           

6     Contemporary: The Hanging Tree (Class: Fall Contemporary Dance - Teen/Adult - Wed 7 pm - Lela Rose)            
7     Tap Basics A: Fairytale (Class: Fall Tap Basics A (N,R) - Tues 6 pm - Lela Rose)            

8      Duet - Somewhere Only We Know (Irie and Lauren)

9     Hip Hop 1 - Sat: You Should See Me in a Crown (Class: Fall Hip-Hop 1 (Ages 9 to 12) - Sat 10 am - Naomi Catalan)            

10     Ballet Level 4/5: The Shire (Class: Fall Academic Ballet Level 4/5 - Tues 5 pm (90 Minutes) - Crystal Rea)  

11     Solo - Carl - New Money (Great Gatsby)       

12     Jazz Basics B: Popular Song (Class: Fall Jazz Basics B (R) - Wed 4 pm - Andrea St. Clair)            

13     Jazz 3: Holding Out for a Hero (Class: Fall Jazz 3 - Mon 7 pm - Staci Arriaga)            

14     Hip Hop 2: Dig it/No Diggity (Class: Fall Hip-Hop 2 - Ages 13-16 - Sat 11 am - Erik Catalan)            

15     Senior Duet - Auden and Cambree: Angelina Ballerina (Class: 2025 Showcase Solos/Duets)            

16    Tap 2/3: Bad Romance (Class: Fall Tap2/3 - Teen/Adult - Mon 6 pm - Staci Arriaga)      

17     Duet - Adelaide and Cora - Stepsisters (Cinderella)

18     Ballet 3: Poirot (Class: Fall Academic Ballet Level 3 - Mon/Fri 6 pm) - Crystal       

CAST B
Dress Rehearsals: May 13th and 15th, 4 to 6:30 pm 
Performances: May 17th at 7 pm, May 18th at 2 pm 

1     Level 4/5 POINTE: The Sky Boat Song (Class: Fall Academic Ballet Level 4/5 - Tues 5 pm (90 Minutes) - Crystal Rea)                   
2     Ballet Level 2: The Painting (Class: Fall Academic Ballet Level 2 - Mon/Fri 5 pm - Crystal Rea)            

3     Jazz Basics A: Blah Blah Blah (Class: Fall Jazz Basics A (N,R) - Mon 4 pm – Sammy Rosendale)            

4     Hip Hop Choreo Jam: This is What Space Feels Like (Class: Fall Hip-Hop Choreo Jam -Teen/Adult - Fri 5 pm - Naomi Catalan)            

5     Senior Duet - Emily and Journey - Princess Florine (Sleeping Beauty)     

6     Preparatory Ballet 2B 5 pm : The Hobbit (Class: Fall Preparatory Ballet 2B (N,R) - Wed 5 pm - Anna Walton)        
7     Hip Hop 1 - Wed: You Should See Me in a Crown (Class: Fall Hip-Hop 1 (Ages 9-12) Wednesdays at 6 pm - Naomi Catalan)            

8      Jazz 2 : Cinderella (Class: Fall Jazz 2 - Mon 5 pm - Staci Arriaga)            

9      Hip-Hop 3: What's Up Danger (Class: Fall Hip-Hop 3 - Ages 17+ - Sat 12 Noon - Erik Catalan)     

10     Duet: Stepsisters (Duet - Adelaide and Cora)        

11     Ballet Level 1: Mr. Jeremy Fisher (Class: Fall Academic Ballet Level 1 - Mon/Fri 4 pm - Crystal Rea) 

12     Duet - Kaori and Sammy - Good Omens

13     Tap Level 1: Ticking Noise (Class: Tap Level 1 - Thu 6 pm - Lela Rose)

14     Duet - Irie and Lauren - Somewhere Only We Know 
           
15     Tap Basics B : Sisters (Class: Fall Tap Basics B - (R) - Thu 4 pm - Krissy Schwerin)    

16     Senior Duet - Auden and Cambree: Angelina Ballerina (Ballet) (Class: 2025 Showcase Solos/Duets)           

17     Ballet Level 3 : Anne Triumphs (Class: Fall Academic Ballet Level 3 - Mon/Fri 6 pm - Crystal Rea)    
       


Junior Showcase - May 24th, 2025
CAST A -  
Blocking Rehearsal: May 19th, 2025 TBD
Dress Rehearsal: May 21st, 2025 4 to 6 pm
Performance: 11 am

1     Hip Hop Juniors (Wed): Wild Things (Class: Fall Hip-Hop Juniors - Wed 5:15 pm - Naomi Catalan)            

2   Creative Movement Tuesday: Winnie the Pooh (Class: Fall Creative Movement (N,R) - Tues 3 pm - Anna Walton)            

3     Duet - Somewhere Only We Know (Irie and Lauren)

4     Tap Juniors: How Bad Can I Be? (Class: Fall Tap Juniors - Tues 4:15 pm - Lela Rose)        
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5     Preparatory Ballet 1A Sat (Bailey): The Plaza (Class: Fall Preparatory Ballet 1A - Sat 10 am - Bailey Baland)          

6     Senior Duet - Auden and Cambree: It's Romance (Ballet) (Class: 2025 Showcase Solos/Duets)                

7     Preparatory Ballet 1B - Monday (Anna): Soldier, Poet, King (Class: Fall Preparatory Ballet 1B - Mon 5 pm - Anna Walton)            

8     Preparatory Ballet 2A: Live and Let Dance (Class: Fall Preparatory Ballet 2A - Fri 4 pm - Anna Walton)            

9     Creative Movement Wednesday: Sweet Dreams (Class: Fall Creative Movement (N, R) - Wed 3 pm - Anna Walton)            

10    Senior Duet - Emily and Journey: TBD (Class: 2025 Showcase Solos/Duets)        



CAST B -
Blocking Rehearsal: May 20th, 2025 TBD
Dress Rehearsal: May 22nd, 2025 4 to 6 pm 
Performance: 2 pm 

1       Creative Movement Friday : Winnie the Pooh (Class: Fall Creative Movement (N,R) - Fri 3 pm - Anna Walton)

2        Jazz Juniors : Fabulous (Class: Fall Jazz Juniors - Thurs 5 pm - Lela Rose)

3        Duet - Somewhere Only We Know (Irie and Lauren)

4        Teeny Tiny Tap Jazz : Hot Dog (Class: Fall Teeny Jazz/Tap - Thu 4 pm - Lela Rose)

5     Preparatory Ballet 1B - Tuesday : Soldier, Poet, King (Class: Fall Preparatory Ballet 1B - Tues 4 pm - Anna Walton)

6        Senior Duet - Emily and Journey : TBD (Class: 2025 Showcase Solos/Duets)

7     Creative Movement Saturday (Bailey) : Storybook (Class: Fall Creative Movement (N) - Sat 9 am - Bailey Baland)

8       Preparatory Ballet 1A Mon : Luigi's Mansion (Class: Fall Preparatory Ballet 1A - Mon 4 pm - Anna Walton)

9        Solo - New Money (Carl) 

10     Preparatory Ballet 2B 4 pm : Live and Let Dance (Class: Fall Preparatory Ballet 2B - Wed 4 pm - Anna Walton)

11     Senior Duet - Auden and Cambree : It's Romance (Ballet) (Class: 2025 Showcase Solos/Duets)

12     Hip Hop Juniors (Sat) : Wild Things (Class: Fall Hip-Hop Juniors - Sat 9 am - Naomi Catalan)

While we finalize our casts per showcase, here is a reminder of which classes are in which showcase:

Main Showcase - May 16th-18th, 2025
All Academic Ballet Levels (1-5, including Pointe)*
Preparatory Ballet 2 B - Wednesday 5 pm
Ballet Variations 
Contemporary
Hip-Hop Levels 1-3 
Hip-Hop Choreo Jam
Jazz: Basics, Levels 1-3
Tap: Basics, Levels 1-3
*these are higher level classes, not to be confused with Preparatory Ballet classes. 

Junior Showcase - May 24th, 2025 (11 am and 2 pm)
Creative Movement 
Preparatory Ballet 1A, 1B, 2A
Preparatory Ballet 2B (Wednesday 4 pm)
Hip-Hop Juniors 
Jazz Juniors
Tap Juniors
Teeny Tiny Tap/Jazz

We will be finalizing Casts A and B for each showcase by Friday, February 21st. 

Mark Your Calendars: "Once Upon a Time" Dance Showcases 2025
Dear Families,

We are excited to share the important dates for our upcoming Dance Showcases, themed "Once Upon a Time." Please review the schedule below and mark your calendars. (All dates are subject to slight changes.)
​
Main Showcase (May 16–18, 2025):

• Cast A:
  • May 16 at 7:00 PM
  • May 17 at 2:00 PM
• Cast B:
  • May 17 at 7:00 PM
  • May 18 at 2:00 PM
  
  

Junior Showcase (May 24, 2025):

• Cast A: 11:00 AM
• Cast B: 2:00 PM

Cast determinations will be made by the end of February.

Blocking Week:

• Main Showcase: May 5–10, 2025
  • Each class will have a 30-minute slot on their normal class day at the theatre. Times will be announced by early April.
• Junior Showcase:
  • Cast A: May 19
  • Cast B: May 20

Dress Rehearsals:

• Main Showcase:
  • Cast A: May 12 and 14
  • Cast B: May 13 and 15
• Junior Showcase:
  • Cast A: May 21
  • Cast B: May 22

We will also be sending out emails in March to sign up for parent assistance with ushering, flower sales, and backstage help. Ticket sales will be announced soon.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to an enchanting season of dance and storytelling!

Sincerely,
The Woodland Opera House Education Program Team