You Won't Want To Miss!
We are proud to offer multiple fun activities for our dancers and families throughout the year.
Here are a few you can look forward to!
Parent Welcome Week: September 23 - September 29
Join us for a portion of each dance class to meet your teacher, see what our goals are for the year, and ask any questions you may have! No additional sign-up required.
Bring A Friend Week: September 30 - October 6
Bring A Friend to class to let them see what our dance family is all about! Waivers and Participation Forms will be available the week before, via the Google Classroom as well as in person at our Front Desk.
In-Class Halloween Parties: October 24 - October 30
Arrive to class in costume if you dare, and join us for a Halloween dance party! Learn a Halloween dance, play games, and indulge in some sweet treats during class time. Free of charge, no additional sign-up required.
JCDA GLOW DANCE PARTY: Friday November 15, 6:00pm-8:00pm @ NT
$30.00 JCDA Members, $35.00 non-dancers
8 years old and up!
Wear white and neon and meet us at JCDA! Join us for a fun HipHop Class and Combo performed under our glow party lights! Snacks, Glow Sticks, and Fun Provided. Must sign-up on our website once the form becomes available.
CHARITY EVENT: Sunday, November 17, 12-5pm @ NT
More Info To Follow
All JCDA Dancers and Families!
More Info to Follow! Must sign-up on our website once the form becomes available.
JCDA POLAR EXPRESS CAMP: December 14 12:00pm-1:30pm
Ages 4-8, @ Newfane
Wear your festive pajamas, and join us for a dance trip on the polar express! Join our staff for activities and dancing surrounding the famous book and movie. Indulge in some sweet festive treats and bring home a holiday craft. Must sign-up on our website once the form becomes available.
$25.00 Members, $30.00 for Non-Members
In-Class Christmas Parties: December 9- December 14
Arrive in your red and green to class this week, and join us for a Christmas party! Learn a Christmas dance or learn about the Nutcracker, play some holiday games, and indulge in some sweet festive treats during class time. Free of charge, no additional sign-up required.
JCDA MOVIE NIGHT: Friday January 24, 6:00pm-8:00pm @ NT
$10.00 JCDA Members, $12.00 non-dancers
6 years old and up.
Bring your blankets and pillows, wear your coziest pajamas, and meet us at JCDA! Join us for a movie on the big projector (Movie TBA)! Snacks and Fun Provided. Must sign-up on our website once the form becomes available.
JCDA PRINCESS VALENTINE'S TEA PARTY: February 8 12:00pm-1:30pm, @ Newfane
Ages 4-8.
Wear your best princess dress, and join us for an afternoon of royal fun! The party will include activities and dancing surrounding the our princess etiquette, and music from our favorite princesses. Indulge in some sweet festive treats during our tea party, and bring home a princess craft. Must sign-up on our website once the form becomes available.
$25.00 Members, $30.00 for Non-Members
JCDA Spirit Week: May 12 - May 17
Get amped up for recital week by getting silly and participate in our theme days! Be sure you still can dance in your get up, and bring your dance shoes! No additional sign-up required.
Monday: Retro Day (Throwback! Use decades gear, old costumes - anything considered "retro"!)
Tuesday: Dress Like Your Role Model/ Hero Day (Who do you look up to? Let's see it!)
Wednesday: Sports Team Day (Dress to rep your favorite team!)
Thursday: Pajama Day (Tired from all that dressing up? Wear your cozies to class!)
Saturday: Disney Day (Who is you favorite Princess or character? We can't wait to see!)
JCDA Pride Week: May 19 - May 22
It's our last week of classes - and we want to see the JCDA LOVE! Wear any JCDA apparel you have, or wear our pink and teal colors. How crazy can you get?! Lets see the love! No additional sign-up required.
Hold tight for additional pop-up classes, workshop, and camp opportunities!
Check out our JCDA calendar, and updates via e-mail and Social Media to hear any additional activities scheduled through the year!
JCDA is proud to announce the return of our Christmas Dance Showcase for our 2024-2025 Dance Season!
CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE
Saturday December 7
11am Showtime
10:30am Dancer Call Time & Doors Open
at Cardinal O'Hara HS
Tickets $10.00 per person
Participation is OPTIONAL. This year, all of our dancers will learn the dance for their Style & Level IN CLASS. A more detailed explanation of this process will be explained in the Fall once our season begins.
If they are interested in performing onstage, they will be required to attend the following:
Dress Rehearsal @ JCDA Newfane:
Tuesday, December 3 (Time TBD)
PARTICIPATION FEE:
$50.00 PER DANCER
The Participation Fee includes a show tee-shirt, Rehearsal & Stage Fees, on-site security, and Recital Day Holiday Experiences. Dancers may need to provide the required costume accessories for their class.
The Participation Fee is Non-Refundable. Thank you for your understanding regarding this matter.
If interested, please submit the Participation Form in the Fall. If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to ask! We are excited to continue this tradition with all of you.
CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO OF LAST YEAR'S CHRISTMAS RECITAL BELOW!
CHRISTMAS RECITAL WEAR
Included in your participation fee is the cost of a Christmas Recital T-Shirt! Costumes for this show are super simple - wear your Christmas Recital T-Shirt and black pants/leggings and you're good to go!
Small accessories will be added to each dance (some of these items are FAMILY provided, so please be looking for these details in November 2024.)
Details of how your child should wear their hair or makeup will also be announced and sent home in November 2024, but feel free to check out details here: Performance Look