Important Announcements!
2026 PROGRAM
Class Attendance
As we get closer to our show attendance in classes is very important! We want to be sure that all of our dancers feel comfortable and confident on stage. Thank you all so much for making your class attendance a priority!
Ticket Sales
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 15th at 1:00 pm!
Order Tights & Undergarments
All dancers will be required to wear proper undergarments for our show. Female dancers are required to wear tights and nude leotards under their costumes. Our tights and undergarments orders are OPEN! Please contact Ms. Carly with any questions or concerns!
T-Shirts & More!
Check out our ‘Merch’ header to purchase our limited edition recital merch!
$10 Program Shoutouts
Purchase a $10 shoutout to appear in our recital program! Submit your sweet message for your dancer below. The fee will be billed to your Parent Portal account.
Program Ads for Small Businesses
Both Full-page and half-page ads in our program are available for purchase! Digital designed files may be submitted or you may send information to us and we will happily design your ad. Payment may be added to your Parent Portal account or you may pay with cash or check at the studio.
Order Your Recital Photos
Our recital dance photos will take place during our dress rehearsal on Friday, June 19th. Parents will meet in the lobby of the auditorium and groups will be called to the stage one at a time. Backstage volunteers will be the only parents allowed in the auditorium. Dancers will be returned to the lobby once they are done rehearsing on stage and have had their photos taken.
Photography order forms will be distributed to dancers in the studio as we get closer to the date.
Order Your Recital DVD
Please either order your recital DVD online through the link below or pick up your order form at the front desk in our studio lobby! All DVD orders must be paid by either cash check if paying in the studio.
Backstage Parent Volunteers
Thanks so much in your interest in being a backstage volunteer! APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED AS ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED.
Dress Rehearsal & Show Information
Dress Rehearsal
Friday, June 19th (around 4:00-9:00 TBD)
at Lincoln-Way North High School
Dress rehearsal is mandatory for all dancers participating in our show. Please note that dancers will only be required to attend for their assigned time slot, NOT the entire duration of the dress rehearsal.
All parents must drop off their dancers into the lobby of the theater at the check in table. Parents must stay with their dancer in the lobby until the dancer is called to stage to practice. Parents must stay in the lobby and wait, only BACK STAGE VOLUNTEERS ARE ALLOWED TO WATCH THE DRESS REHEARSAL DANCES. Once dancers have done their dance on stage and taken a picture, they will return to the lobby to be picked up.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled stage time. We have very limited time on Friday evening, and need to stay on schedule.
Dancers will acclimate to the stage so they feel comfortable on show day.
All dancers should have a nude leotard under their costume. All dancers must arrive STAGE READY in costumes, makeup and with hair done.
Absolutely NO food is allowed in the theater and ONLY WATER is permitted. Please Never Eat or Drink anything but water in costume!
WDA is not responsible for any lost items. Please be sure you properly label your dancer's items and send them with a dance bag.
Dress Rehearsal Times
WDA June 19 Dress Rehearsal Schedule
Lincoln Way North High School
4:00–5:00 PM
Mom & Me
Oh What a Beautiful Morning
Dance Myself to Sleep
Happy Working Song
Baby Beluga
Shaboom
5:00–6:00 PM
Ghostbusters
Stand By Me
Scooby-Doo
Runaway Baby
Grease Lightning
Chipmunks
6:00–7:00 PM
Choose Your Fighter
Coppélia
Circus
Castle on a Cloud
Black Eyed Peas Mix
People Help the People
7:00–8:00 PM
Grand Waltz Suite
Be Our Guest
Journey Through the Past
Teen Hip Hop
Little Ballroom
I Know the End
8:00–9:00 PM
Emily’s Solo
Emma's Solo
Legally Blonde
SIX
Uptown Funk
Serendipity
Please arrive dressed and ready with full hair and makeup! Do not forget costume accessories, tights, undergarments, and bobby pins!
Dance Pictures
Dance pictures will also be taking place during our dress rehearsal on Friday, June 19th. Dancers will have their photos taken immediately following their assigned time slot for dress rehearsal. Parents are not permitted for photos either and must wait outside the theater in the lobby area. This will be a very quick process!
Important Show Day Details
Saturday, June 20th at 3:00 pm
at Lincoln-Way North High School
The recital starts at 3:00 pm. Our recital cast must arrive at the auditorium at the following times. Dancers ages 5+ should arrive at 2:15. Dancers ages 18 months to 4 should arrive at 2:30. All dancers should arrive in their proper undergarments, costumes, and with their hair and makeup done. Volunteer backstage parents should arrive at 2:00 pm.
Parents, please assist your young dancers with using the bathroom prior to check-in!
Absolutely NO parents or audience members are allowed backstage BEFORE our show or during INTERMISSION. This is to keep all of our dancers safe and accounted for. No cast members will be allowed to leave early as our entire cast is in the finale.
All dancers will be released from the stage immediately following the conclusion of our show.
ORDER OF THE SHOW ON 6-20
(different than dress rehearsal order)
ACT 1
Be Our Guest
Shy Lions
Chipmunks
Baby Beluga
Serendipity
Dance Myself to Sleep
Grease
Girl Talk
Oh What a Beautiful Morning
Runaway Baby
I Know the End
Scooby Doo
She’s a Lady
Choose Your Fighter
Stand By Me
Emily’s Solo
Six
ACT 2
Ghostbusters
Coppélia
Castle on a Cloud
Shaboom
Black Eyed Pea Mix
Grand Waltz Suite
Happy Working Song
People Help the People
Journey Through the Past
Circus
Uptown Funk
Emma’s Solo
Legally Blonde
Finale
Required Shoes, Makeup & Hair Styles Per Dance
Shy Lions
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Light Pink Lipstick
Oh What a Beautiful Morning
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Light Pink Lipstick
Dance Myself to Sleep
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Black Tap Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Light Pink Lipstick
Happy Working Song
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Light Pink Lipstick
Baby Beluga
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Black Tap Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Light Pink Lipstick
Shaboom
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Black Tap Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Light Pink Lipstick
Ghostbusters
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Black Tap Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick
Stand By Me
Center-Part Low Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick
Scooby Doo
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Black Jazz Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Light Pink Lipstick
Runaway Baby
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Black Jazz Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick, Boys: Black Socks & Black Jazz Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick
Greased Lightnin'
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Black Jazz Shoes, Boys: Black Socks & Black Jazz Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick
Chipmunks
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Black Hip Hop Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Light Pink Lipstick
Choose Your Fighter
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Barefoot, Bring Slippers to Stay Warm Backstage, Light Stage Makeup, Light Pink Lipstick
Coppélia
Center-Part Low Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Pointe Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick
Circus
Center-Part Low Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Tan Jazz Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick
Castle on a Cloud
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Light Pink Lipstick
Black Eyed Pea Mix
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Black Hip Hop Shoes, Boys: Black Socks & Black Hip Hop Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick
People Help the People
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Light Stage Makeup, Light Pink Lipstick
Grand Waltz Suite
Center-Part Low Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick
Be Our Guest
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Light Pink Lipstick
Journey Through the Past
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick
Girl Talk
Hair of Choice, Pink Tights, Slippers, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick
She’s a Lady
High Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Ballroom Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Light Pink Lipstick
I Know the End
Center-Part Low Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Slippers for Backstage, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick
Legally Blonde
Center-Part Low Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Black Jazz Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick
SIX
Center-Part Low Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Black Fishnets, Black Tap Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick
Uptown Funk
Center-Part Low Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Black Hip Hop Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Light Pink Lipstick
Serendipity
Center-Part Low Bun, Classic Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Light Stage Makeup, Red Lipstick
Undergarments
Tights serve as underwear. NO underwear should be worn under dance tights. A nude leotard is required and must be worn at all times as a base layer.
Stage Makeup
Makeup on stage is highly recommended for all dancers. Please note that makeup can be applied heavier as stage lights make faces appear very pale and washed out.
NO NAIL POLISH OR JEWELRY SHOULD BE WORN!