Christmas Recital 2026
✨✨The Magic of Christmas ✨✨
📍 Location: Highland Elementary School - 701 NW Newport Ave. Bend OR 97703
December 12th at 5:00 PM
Doors open at 4:00 PM, dancers should arrive by 4:30 PM.
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December 13th 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 15th.
🎄 About our Christmas Recital🎄
Join us to celebrate the magic of dance this Christmas! We’re excited to announce that The School of Dance will be holding its 4th 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 12th. 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 12th
Location: Highland Elementary School - 701 NW Newport Ave. Bend OR 97703
Time: 10:00 AM
We will have a dress rehearsal on Saturday, December 12th, 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. 10:00-10:20 Finale - X-MAS
2. 10:20-10:30 - Snowflake
3. 10:30-10:45 - Cookies and Milk
4. 10:45-10:55 - Hot Coco
5. 10:55-11:10 - Here Comes Santa
6. 11:10-11:20 - Doll Dance
7. 11:20-11:30 - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
8. 11:30-11:45 - Oh Santa
9. 11:45-11:55 - I Believe in Santa
10. 11:55-12:05 - Hark the Herald Angels Sing
11. 12:05-12:15 - Run Rudolph Run
12. 12:15-12:25 - Polar Express
13. 12:25-12:35 - Christmas Medley
14. 12:35- 12:45- Little Saint Nick
15. 12:45- 12:55- Winter Wonderland
16. 12:55- 1:05- Shake the Snow globe
17. 1:05- 1:15- Hippopotamus For Christmas
Christmas Recital Performance Information
December 12th & 13th
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 17 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.
Performance Schedule Information
Please look for your dancer’s class on the list to see which day they are performing. Some classes have a choice and may perform either Saturday or Sunday. These classes will be marked as “Choice”. Some classes are assigned to a specific night. These classes will be listed under Saturday only or Sunday only. Some classes will perform on both nights and are required to be at both performances. These classes will be marked as “Both Nights.”
If you have questions about your dancer’s assigned night, feel free to reach out, we’re happy to help!
Snowflake - Choice
Cookies and Milk - Choice
Hot Coco - Choice
Here Comes Santa - Both Nights
Doll Dance - Both Nights
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Both Nights
Oh Santa (Tuesday 10:30am Class & Tuesday 4:45pm Class ) - Saturday Show | 12/12
Oh Santa ( Wednesday 3:15pm Class ) - Sunday Show | 12/13
I Believe in Santa - Both Nights
Hark the Herald Angels Sing - Both Nights
Run Rudolph Run - Both Nights
Polar Express - Both Nights
Christmas Medley - Both Nights
Little Saint Nick - Both Nights
Winter Wonderland - Both Nights
Shake the Snow Globe - Both Nights
Hippopotamus For Christmas - Both Nights
🎟️ Tickets 🎟️
Tickets will go on 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.
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
Snowflake
Cookies and Milk
Hot Coco
Here Comes Santa
Doll Dance
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Oh Santa
I Believe in Santa
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Run Rudolph Run
Polar Express
Christmas Medley
Little Saint Nick
Winter Wonderland
Shake the Snow Globe
Hippopotamus For Christmas
X-MAS
Christmas 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 perform 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.