The 2026 Winter Showcase (Studio & Competition) will be held at The Scottish Rite Cathedral on Saturday, January 17th.

The show for Creative Movement, Lil Level, and all recreational dancers will begin promptly at 10:30am. We require all guests be seated by 10:15am to avoid missing any of the show!

The EDDC Competition Showcase will begin promptly at 4:30pm. We require all guests be seated by 4:15pm to avoid missing any of the show!

The 10:30am show is approximately 2 hours long with a 30-minute intermission.

The 4:30 show is approximately 2.5 hours long with a 30-minute 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.

Reminder: Our mandatory rehearsal is Friday, January 16th. Please see the "What Act is My Dancer In?" quick link button above to double check what Act your dancer is in.

Please see the Rehearsal Schedule quick link button above to double check what time your dancer should arrive. Keep in mind that rehearsals occasionally run ahead of or behind schedule. Keep an eye out for a text the day of to keep you updated of any schedule changes.

Don't forget your dancer's QR code!

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.

***Please see the "Rehearsals" section of the Recital Guide for FULL DETAILS about drop off and pick up for Friday's rehearsal.

A ticket will need to be scanned for every guest. All guests (including parents, siblings, family members, friends, 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.

All parents of recreational dancers will receive a code to get a free ticket for dancers 5 years old & up to sit with you when they are not dancing.

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/

DYD does not allow any photography or videography during any 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 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.

DYD Studio Showcase Act 1 dancers are required to be checked in with the staff member in the lobby by 10AM. Dancers will be picked up from the stage.

DYD Studio Showcase Act 2 dancers are required to be checked in immediately at the start of intermission. All dancers must be picked up immediately following the end of the show, not before.

EDDC Competition Showcase dancers are required to be checked in by 3PM. Dancers will remain backstage for the duration of the showcase. All dancers must be picked up immediately after the show, not before.

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 earrings. Dancers are permitted to wear clear diamond-looking stud earrings only, if they would like. Dangle earrings are not permitted.

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 Candy Grams 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 will be available on a first come, first serve basis the night of the show!