Christmas Recital 2025

📍 Location: Highland Elementary School - 701 NW Newport Ave. Bend OR 97703

December 13th at 5:00 PM
Doors open at 4:00 PM, dancers should arrive by 4:30 PM.

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December 14th at 2:00 PM
Doors open at 1:00 PM, dancers should arrive by 1:30 PM.

Volunteer: We would love your help backstage! Each class will need one volunteer to stay with the dancers until they perform. After the performance, dancers will join their parents in the audience, and class volunteers will have the option to watch the rest of the show. Volunteer sign-ups will begin on November 1st.

Join us to celebrate the magic of dance this Christmas! We’re excited to announce that The School of Dance will be holding its 3rd annual Christmas Recital. Each class will learn and perform one dance on stage. If you choose not to participate in the Christmas Recital, you are still welcome to attend your weekly dance classes and be part of our Spring Showcase Recital.

The recital will showcase a variety of dance styles, including ballet, tap, hip-hop, and pom. A dress rehearsal for all dancers will be held on December 13th. Please check with your dancer’s teacher to confirm which day your dancer will be performing, as some of our older dancers will be performing in both the Saturday and Sunday shows.

Dress Rehearsal

Date: Saturday, December 13th

Time: 10:00 AM

We will have a dress rehearsal on Saturday, December 13th, starting at 10:00 AM. It is crucial for all performers to attend the dress rehearsal, as it ensures that everything runs smoothly during the actual show. There will be one dress rehearsal. Regardless of which performance you choose to attend, you will participate in this dress rehearsal. Please make sure your dancer arrives with plenty of time to prepare for the rehearsal. Dress Rehearsal is a great practice tool for our dancers to get comfortable on stage. Dress Rehearsal can sometimes feel lengthy, but we assure you that every minute invested will be worth it. For Dress Rehearsal, we kindly request that a parent or guardian be present with your child. Please refrain from dropping off your dancer and leaving unaccompanied.

• Entrance: Everyone will enter through the front of the school under the "Gymnasium" sign.

• Attire: Bring your dancer in the pajamas they'll wear for the show. No large jewelry. Hair should be styled as specified for each dance; see the guidelines below for details.

• We will begin by reviewing the finale at the start of the dress rehearsal, then each dance will go through their routine twice, allowing them to fine-tune their acts and gain confidence in their performance.

• After your child has performed their dance on stage twice, you are welcome to depart from the dress rehearsal with your child.

• Hydration: Pack a labeled water bottle for your dancer to stay hydrated during the performance and Dress Rehearsal

  Dress Rehearsal Order & Hair Styles

  1. 10:00-10:15 Finale -

  2. 10:15-10:25 

  3. 10:25-10:35 

  4. 10:35-10:45 

  5. 10:45-11:00 

  6. 11:00-11:10

  7. 11:10-11:20

  8. 11:20-11:30

  9. 11:30-11:40

  10. 11:40-11:50

  11. 12:00-12:15

  12. 11:50-12:00

  13. 12:15-12:25

Recital

December 13th & 14th

• Doors will open one hour before the show. Dancers should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start time.

• Santa Claus will be making a special appearance! He'll be available for pictures before the show!

• Dancers will gather backstage 10 minutes before the show; parents are not permitted backstage unless volunteering. Backstage volunteers will ensure that dancers are entertained and well cared for until their performance.

• IMPORTANT: Inform your dancer of your seating location for them to join you after their performance. After performing on stage, each dancer is escorted offstage to sit with parents/guardians.

• Finale: While not mandatory, it's encouraged to stay until the end to support all dancers and allow performers to take final bows with their class.

• There are 13 dances with no intermission, making the show approximately an hour.

• Belongings: Do not leave anything backstage; put on dance shoes before bringing dancers backstage. Keep street shoes and coats with you. Remember, dance shoes should not be worn outside.

• For older students making costume changes, they are responsible for their belongings and permitted to bring what they need backstage.

• Flowers & Sweatshirts for Sale: We will have beautiful flowers available for purchase at the affordable price of $5 and a limited supply of Mrs. Marcelle’s School of Dance sweatshirts for sale.

🎟️ Tickets 🎟️

Tickets will go one sale December 1st! Please check with your dancer’s teacher to ensure you purchase tickets for the correct day. This year, we will have a Saturday night show and a Sunday matinee. Your dancer’s teacher will inform you of the day your dancer is performing.

Please note that seating will be open, so you'll have the flexibility to choose your preferred seats on a first-come, first-served basis.

Costumes

Please make sure your dancer wears a pajama set or onesie with both a top and bottom, and avoid nightgowns. The pajamas don’t have to be Christmas-themed, but they can be if you’d like! The goal of having students wear pajamas for the Christmas show is to keep costs low for our dance families, so there’s no need to purchase anything extra.

Recital Order

TBD

Recital FAQs:

Can I take photos/ video record my child onstage?

ABSOLUTELY! You are welcome to take pictures and record your dancer(s) on stage! We do ask that you are considerate of other audience members.

Does my child have to stay for the entire Recital show?

We wholeheartedly encourage all our dancers to stay for the entire Recital show. We would love for all of our dancers to take part in the End Finale, which allows students to celebrate as a family and take their final bows together! With that being said our 3 year old classes always preform first because we know they can get a little antsy sitting in the audience. :)

Why do we pay for Recital tickets?

There are a lot of expenses associated with putting on a Recital: auditorium rental, scenery & lighting, custodial fees, sound and light technician, insurance, ticket/program printing, etc. These expenses add up! Without admission fees, the studio would not have the means to put on a yearly show. Many Dance Studios charge a recital fee, but we do not; only the cost of tickets!

Are dancers required to wear make-up for the Recital performance?

It’s not required but we encourage a little “stage make-up”. Dancers wear make-up on stage to enhance their facial features, which can be washed-out under the bright stage lighting.