Weekly Updates

Updates from March 22, 2026

🩰 Company Recital Finale Obligations

• Company dancers perform in the finale for all shows they are in 

• Costume: Wear a technique class costume (jazz, hip hop, acro, or tap)

  • Do not wear company costumes

• Finale Practice Opportunities

  • Optional early learning sessions with Ms. Meghan:

  • Thursday, May 7th | 4:45–5:30 PM (Studio 3, Friendswood)

  • Thursday, May 14th | 4:45–5:30 PM (Studio 3, Friendswood)

  • May 19th rehearsals : Full group teaching/review

🎥 Opening Number Filming Day

• Date: April 28th

• Time: 4:30 PM

• Location: Pearland Independence Park 

Outfit Requirements:

• Chara colors: Maroon, Grey/Silver, White

• Can mix & match (don’t need all colors)

• Optional: add silver or gold accents

• Submit outfit photos for approval

✨ End-of-Year Banquet

Theme: Lights. Camera. Dance! 🎬

• Celebrating 20 seasons of Chara

• Evening of memories, sparkle, and celebration

• RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Fzs8SB43ud1CqbqJA

  1. 🎞️ Slideshow Submissions

• Look for email: “End Of Season Slideshow”

• Submit dancer photos to be featured at banquet

• 2. 🎁 Buddy Gift Reminder

• Final Buddy Gift exchange at banquet

🗓️ Important Dates

• • Tuesday, May 5th - Optional Elevate Audition Prep Class

  • Friday, May 8th - Mandatory Audition Prep (learning choreography) for Chara Crew and Chara Elevate

  • Tuesday, May 12th - Chara Elevate and Chara Crew Auditions

  • Saturday, May 16th - Chara Elevate Callbacks

  • June 22nd - June 27th - Elevate Intensives

  • July 20th - July 25th - Elevate and Chara Crew Intensives

Updates from March 15, 2026

📷 Company Recital Picture Week (Pearland)

• No regular classes/rehearsals next week — pictures only

• Check the Picture Week Schedule for exact times (may differ from normal class times)

• Dancers will:

  • Take group photos in all company costumes

  • Choose ONE costume for individual photos

  • Take 3 poses + 1 headshot (no jumps for individuals)

🎥 Opening Number Filming Day

• Date: April 28th

• Time: 4:30 PM

• Location: Pearland Independence Park 

Outfit Requirements:

• Chara colors: Maroon, Grey/Silver, White

• Can mix & match (don’t need all colors)

• Optional: add silver or gold accents

• Submit outfit photos for approval

✨ End-of-Year Banquet

Theme: Lights. Camera. Dance! 🎬

• Celebrating 20 seasons of Chara

• Evening of memories, sparkle, and celebration

• RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Fzs8SB43ud1CqbqJA

  1. 🎞️ Slideshow Submissions

• Look for email: “End Of Season Slideshow”

• Submit dancer photos to be featured at banquet

• 2. 🎁 Buddy Gift Reminder

• Final Buddy Gift exchange at banquet

🗓️ Important Dates

• • Tuesday, May 5th - Optional Elevate Audition Prep Class

  • Friday, May 8th - Mandatory Audition Prep (learning choreography) for Chara Crew and Chara Elevate

  • Tuesday, May 12th - Chara Elevate and Chara Crew Auditions

  • Saturday, May 16th - Chara Elevate Callbacks

  • June 22nd - June 27th - Elevate Intensives

  • July 20th - July 25th - Elevate and Chara Crew Intensives