CONGRATULATIONS ON A FABULOUS SHOW!!
VIDEO AND ACTION PICTURES NOW AVAILABLE
2026/27 SHOW THEME TBA!!
What to expect during rehearsals and show day?
Rehearsals are essential to a successful production. Dancers of all ages MUST attend rehearsals in order to set our dancers up for success. See details below for more information.
Technical Rehearsal
The tech rehearsal includes the performers in Kinderdance II and up. The dancers are to come in their class uniform.
ATTIRE
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Black Leotard
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Pink or tan Tights (Pink ballet and tap, tan jazz and hip hop)
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PROPER SHOES
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Skirt for ballet and tap
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NCDA shorts for jazz or Hip Hop
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HAIR IN A BUN
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NO EARRINGSS, JEWELRY, or GUM.
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Undergarments must be dancewear attire. Ask staff for guidance.
DANCERS MUST ARRIVE PREPARED IN THE ABOVE ATTIRE OR THE DANCER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON STAGE TO REHEARSE.
SCHEDULE
Each class has a scheduled stage time. Dancers must arrive 30 minutes prior to the stage time. The dancers will sit in the audience as a class with the backstage mom.
The finale will rehearse between Acts. Dancers may leave after they have rehearsed ALL of their routines.
Staff will be available for assistance.
Dress Rehearsal
The dress rehearsal is the final rehearsal of a live show shortly before the show. It is a rehearsal conducted as if it were a live performance to ensure perfection for the actual show. Dancers are to arrive completely stage ready at the designated arrival times.
When arriving, enter through the designated performer door. Parents will sign the child in and then head towards the theater.
BACKSTAGE MOMS should arrive 30 minutes early to assist with dancers.
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Mom and Me - Kin I dancers are to wear a cover up over the costume. The dancer is to be dropped off stage ready (Change shoes before dropping off). Parents hold on to the street shoes.
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NO EARRINGS, JEWELRY, OR GUM. The tights act as proper undergarment. Unless a pull up is required.
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Dancers in more than one routine must bring the extra costume(s), shoes, tights or prop. It's advised to label everything!!! We suggest placing extra costume(s) in a garment bag labeled.
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Costumes must be wrinkle free. DO NOT IRON! To get any wrinkles out put in a steamy shower.
Exit
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Mom and Me -Kin I classes are released two numbers after they perform. ONE parent is to pick up the child from the designated area. This will be the same for the show
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All other dancers will be dismissed by the Director.
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Finale will rehearse in-between Acts.
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Show Day
It's SHOWTIME!
The stars of the show are ready to dazzle you! Be sure to applaud as this is music to a performer's ear.
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Drop off and pick up rules follow the dress rehearsal's policy on the previous days.
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Kinderdance II and up will stay backstage for the entirety of the show. NO EXCEPTIONS. The safety and well-being of our students is our first priority.
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At the conclusion of the show, dancers will be released by class in the designated area where they were dropped off. Please send only one parent to pick up as this can get hectic.
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Dancers in BOTH SHOWS are not allowed to leave the premises. They may come out and see their fan club and eat to fuel up for the next show.
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ABSOLUTELY NO VIDEO OR PHOTOGRAGHY IS ALLOWED DURING THE SHOW.
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No cell phones are to be out during the show as it is a distraction to the performers and others.
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Theater etiquette - If you must leave the theater, only get up in-between routines. (This also applies to parents picking up children in Mom and me-Kin I)
NCDA's thrives on our performances and love creating the opportunity to enhance lives though the performing arts. NCDMA thrives on our show etiquette and professionalism.
2026 Show Information
Recital Package
Each family participating in the recital will be charged the recital fee. The annual recital fee package will be automatedly debited on March 16th, 2026.
The package is charged per family and will include one show
t-shirt, a professional video of
the recital, and free live stream link. We will have additional add-ons available, allow for all of our families to have a keepsake for years to come. The package
is $70.
T-shirt ($28.50), Video ($48.50), live stream $12.00= $89.00. (Saving $19)
Add on options- additional
T-shirt, flowers, and picture package. The upcoming Fundraiser can be used towards recital package fees.
Order for addons coming soon.
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Costume Picture
Costume picture time is always so exciting!! Each teacher will show a picture of the class costume starting Monday, January 26, 2026. Once we have confirmation from each costume company.
Backstage Moms & Tickets
Monday, March 16, 2026
Backstage Mom sign-ups
Saturday, April 18, 2026-
Show Tickets Go on Sale.
Look for more details coming soon.
Lights, Camera, Action
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May 11-16th, 2026- Lights, Camera Action Week (Newark Studio)​
During lights camera action week, the dancers will come to class stage ready. They will take individual picture and class group pictures (pictures will be available for purchase).
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Saturday, May 16th (Middletown Studio) will come to our Newark location. A schedule will be sent to allot for each class.
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Pictures will be available in 2-3 weeks.
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A link will be emailed for viewing and purchasing.