The 2024 Summer Main Recital will be held at The Santander Performing Arts Center (located at 136 N 6th St, Reading, PA 19602) on Saturday, June 14th. The show will begin promptly at 4:30pm. We suggest all guests be seated by 4:15pm to avoid missing any of this amazing show!

*The Main Recital is approximately 2 hours long with a 30-minute intermission.

Creative Movement and Lil level Preschool Recital will be held promptly at 10 am on Saturday, June 14th. This Recital will also be held at The Santander Performing Arts Center. We suggest all guests be seated by 9:45am to avoid missing any of this adorable show!

*The Preschool Recital is approximately 30 minutes long with no intermission.

All Rehearsals are CLOSED to parents/spectators. Dancers should be dropped off and parents will be able to come back at the designated time to pick them up.

Creative Movement and Lil level dancers do not participate in either rehearsal.

Reminder: We have TWO mandatory rehearsals. One on Saturday, June 1st and one on Friday, June 7th. Exact times can be found by clicking on the "Rehearsal/Recital Schedule" quick link button above. Please see the "What Act is My Dancer In?" quick link button above to double check what Act your dancer is in.

Saturday June 1, 2024: This is a dress rehearsal that is mandatory for all students Beginner Level and up. This rehearsal will be held AT the DYD STUDIO! Students will need ALL items that will be used for the Recital. Hair should be neatly out of face and off neck. Dancers in more than 1 class should bring all of their quick change items for rehearsal.

Friday June 7, 2024: This is a FULL dress rehearsal that is mandatory for ALL students "Beginner" Level and up. This rehearsal will run almost EXACTLY like the actual Recital. It will be at the Santander Performing Arts Center and dancers should arrive in full hair, make up and costumes - EXACTLY how they will for Recital. Dancers in more than 1 class should bring all of their quick change items.

As a reminder: no parents are permitted in the backstage area for security reasons. Only ONE parent should drop off and pick up the dancer. Dancers should have ALL of their costumes and shoes labeled and should not bring any other personal items with them to either rehearsal.

***Please see the "Rehearsals" & "Recital Day" sections of the Recital Guide for FULL DETAILS about drop off and pick up for rehearsals.

A ticket will need to be scanned for every guest. All guests (including parents, siblings, family members, and more) will require a ticket. Children ages 4 and under who will sit on a lap for the ENTIRE show will not be required to have a ticket. Any guest 5 years old and up or who will sit in their own seat at any point during the show is REQUIRED to have a ticket.

If you require handicap seating for a guest attending Recital, please contact us by email right away, BEFORE purchasing tickets. 

Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.danceticketing.com/27579/

At DYD, our dancers' safety is of the utmost importance! We have implemented a system that will help expedite the pick up and drop off process for Recital and rehearsals as well as keep our dancers as safe as possible! All dancers' parents will be emailed an individualized QR code that will need to be scanned at drop off, so that we have every single dancer checked in accurately. Then, at pick up, the QR code will need to be scanned by whoever is picking the dancer up before they will be released to the parent or guardian. This QR code can be easily shared with any adults who are responsible for your dancer.

DYD does not allow any photography or videography during the show. This allows for the best viewing experience for all of our guests and eliminates the risk that someone's view of their dancer may be blocked by another parent holding up a camera or cell phone. All parents will receive professional digital pictures and videos of the entire performance, so sit back, relax and enjoy the show! There will be security at the event who will be monitoring this and removing anyone seen taking pictures/videos.

Preschool dancers are required to be checked in and seated in the audience with their family by 9:45AM. Dancers will remain seated with their families until their class is called up to the stage to perform. Plan to arrive early so you have time to park, use the bathroom, visit our merchandise table, etc. Dancers will be picked up from the stage to sit with their family again immediately after performing.

ALL dancers in the Main Recital are required to be checked in and in the dressing room(s) no later than 3:45PM. Plan to arrive early so you have time to park, use the bathroom, grab a refreshment, etc. Dancers may NOT be picked up during intermission. This is so all dancers can participate in our big finale dance at the end of the show!

As a reminder: no parents are permitted in the backstage area for security reasons. Only ONE parent should drop off and pick up the dancer.

Hair: At DYD, we do not require a certain hairstyle. A bun is required if the dancer is in a Ballet class. All hair should be securely up, out of the face, and off of the neck. All fly-aways should be smoothed out/down with hairspray or gel. No abnormal colored hair is permitted. Hair should be the dancer’s natural color and hair accessories such as clips, bobby/hair pins, hair nets, hair ties, etc. should be the color of the dancer's hair. Beads or other hair accessories are not permitted for safety reasons.

Make Up: At DYD, we do not require make-up, but do strongly recommend it. We prefer age-appropriate makeup. As the dancer ages, “stage make-up” becomes more of the norm. Please be conscious of color choices. “Clown” is not the look we are going for! We suggest a sparkly color on the eyes, pink blush, mascara, and lip color that is a few shades darker than the dancer's natural lip color.

Accessories: No jewelry or additional accessories are permitted to be worn for rehearsals or the Recital. This is for safety reasons and also because we don't want anything broken! This includes, but is not limited to: necklaces, bracelets, hair pieces, and dangle or large earrings. Dancers are permitted to wear clear diamond-looking stud earrings only, if they would like.

*NEW THIS YEAR! Visit DYD's Boutique (inside of the DYD lobby) to purchase tights, nude suits, earrings, make up kits, hair kits, and more for Recital!*

We are here for any questions you have (and to give suggestions!) about hair and make up!

YES! There are so many great options! At DYD we sell flowers, merchandise, “Shout Outs” in the Recital Program, and "Kiss the Cast" to celebrate your dancers’ big night! Some items are available right from the ticketing site and can be picked up the night of the Recital. Other items (such as stuffies, bracelets, Croc charms, and more) will be available on a first come, first serve basis the night of the show! Shout Outs to go in the Recital program can be purchased from the quick links above.