Fall Sampler Parents,
Thank you so much for joining us for our Winter Showcase! You joined us during a very busy but incredibly exciting time of year, and we are so happy to have you as part of the celebration. New dancers joining us for our Fall Samplers are eligible for a free leotard and tights upon paying their registration fee ($40). Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Fall Samplers Dress Code:
Sprouts (0-3): Pink Leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes.
Seedlings (3-4): Pink leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes.
Saplings (5-6): Black Leotard, tan tights, and tan jazz shoes.
Aspens (7-17): Black leotard, tan tights, and tan jazz shoes.
Expectations: We wanted to quickly reiterate expectations for dancers in our Fall Sampler classes who will participate in picture day and have opted to participate in the recital.
You must complete your dancer's T-shirt sizing form by Friday, October 14th, 2026. - Winter Showcase (Sprouts, Seedlings & Saplings): https://forms.gle/
All Fall Samplers must pay their Recital Experience Package Fee by November 1st, 2026, if they are participating in the Winter Showcase.
Your dancer must attend their regularly scheduled class during the week of November 9th-14th, 2026. They will have their photos taken and run their showcase dances. For picture day, your dancer must have a middle part and a low bun with no flyaways. Light makeup is suggested. Dancers must come in their appropriate colored leotard, tights, shoes, and either leggings, shorts, or skirts. Sweaters or other clothing accessories are encouraged if they match the dancer's correct colored leotard. Example: A pink leotard, a pink wrap sweater, and pink leg warmers.
All FALL Sampler Class dancers must attend the recital on Saturday, December 19th, at 9:00 AM if they have opted in. (Please arrive at check-in time (9:00 AM), as we cannot accommodate early check-in)
For show day: When you arrive, you will check in at the front desk and receive your recital bag on show day. This bag will include the recital T-shirt your dancer will wear for both their routine and the finale performance on recital day.
For recital, dancers should wear:
Black leggings
Their recital T-shirt
Tan Jazz shoes
Additional clothing accessories are not permitted.
Hair: Your dancer must have a middle part and a low bun with no flyaways for both dress rehearsal and recital. Hair glitter is permitted.
Makeup: Stage makeup is highly encouraged, as the stage lighting can wash dancers out under the performance lights.
We kindly ask that dancers arrive dressed and ready to perform, with all belongings clearly labeled. Additional recital details, including arrival and dismissal procedures, will be shared as we get closer to show weekend.
Parents have the opportunity to volunteer backstage and watch their dancer from the side of the stage. Visit here to view all volunteer information. Otherwise, tickets are required to watch dancers in the auditorium. Tickets can be purchased here: https://29766.danceticketing.com/r/events/
We are so excited to watch your dancer shine on stage and celebrate this special experience together!
Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Show day policies: https://sites.google.com/view/branches-of-dance-nutcracker26/performance-weekend-info-policies?authuser=1
Showday report times: https://sites.google.com/view/branches-of-dance-nutcracker26/report-times?authuser=1