DANCE RECITAL
Spring performance featuring all Encore Performers dancers.
Important Dates
Studio Dress Rehearsal | Run The Full Show
May 19 - Recital A (munchkin/minis) 5:00-7:00pm
May 20 - Recital B (juniors) 5:30-8:30pm
May 21 - Recital C (tween/teens) 5:30-8:30pm
DETAILS
What: We will rehearse the full show in order at the studio. Costume & Hair/Makeup. ​​
Where: Encore Performers Studio​
​When:
- Recital A: all dancers can arrive at 4:45pm to begin at 5:00pm.
- Recital B & C: Act 1 (before intermission) dancers arrive at 5pm. Act 2 (after intermission) dancers arrive at 6:30pm.
Please Note:
- No Parents - we cannot accommodate all parents and dancers in the studio. Please drop your dancer off and return to pick them up when they are finished. Thank you!
- Dancers may leave after their dance performs. Check the running orders to estimate pick up time, figuring roughly 3 minutes per dance routine.
Theatre Dress Rehearsal | Practice On Stage
May 26 - Recital A 5:00-7:00pm
May 27 - Recital B 5:30-8:30pm
May 28 - Recital C 5:30-8:30pm
DETAILS
What: Students should arrive at the theatre in costume & hair/makeup and be ready to run the show from the beginning. We cannot wait for late arrivals - please plan accordingly.
​Where: Richard Ernst Theater, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003
​When:
- Recital A: all dancers can arrive at 5:00pm
- Recital B & C: Act 1 (before intermission) dancers arrive at 5pm. Act 2 (after intermission) dancers arrive at 6:30pm.
Please Note:
- Parents are welcome to stay and watch from the audience.
- Dancers may leave after their dance performs. Check the running orders to estimate pick up time, figuring roughly 3 minutes per dance routine.
Recital Performances | Showtime!
May 30 & 31, 2026
DETAILS
What: All dancers will perform twice; once on Saturday and once on Sunday.
​Where: Richard Ernst Theater, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Wakefield, VA 22003
When:
- Recital A: Arrive in costume at 9:30am for a 10:00am show.
- Recital B: Arrive in costume at 11:30am for a 12:00 show.
- Recital C: Arrive in costume at 3:00pm for a 3:30 show. ​
Recital Dress Code
Class Style | Shoes | Tights | Hair |
|---|---|---|---|
Broadway Bound | Tan Jazz Slip On | Tan | Low Pony Center Part |
Contemporary | Pirouettes or Bare Feet | Tan Convertible | Low Pony Center Part |
Hip Hop | White Sneakers | N/A | Ponytail (Low or High) |
Jazz | Tan Jazz Slip On | Tan | Low Pony Center Part |
Tap | Black Taps | Tan (Mini/Junior). Black (Tween/Teen) | Low Pony Center Part |
Ballet | Pink Ballet Shoes | Pink | Low Bun Center Part |