Our 2026 Recital will be held at South Orange Performing Arts Center on May 16th & 17th.

*Troupe & Team Showcase will be held Thursday May 14th

Please check your email for further and upcoming information

Costume FAQs

    • Hair: all dancers hair will be required to be pulled back into a tight slicked back low ponytail. Please use hair spray or hair wax to ensure no flyaway hairs Hair can be either curled, straight, or natural. If your dancers hair is too short to be pulled back into a ponytail, they may keep it down but out of their face.

    • Makeup: Stage makeup is strongly recommended but not required. This is because the bright stage lights may wash out your dancers features. There are plenty of online tutorials available for instructions on how to apply stage makeup!

    • We recommend:

      • A bold Red or pink Lipstick

      • Blush that complements your dancers skin

      • Neutral and shimmery Eyeshadow

      • Eyeliner (optional)

      • Mascara (recommended for older dancers)

  • Please refer to our dress code tab above

  • Yes, they should show up in their costume, hair and makeup.

  • We will have extra backstage in case of an emergency

Recital FAQs

  • Yes, this venue requires assigned seating. All ticket sales will be handled by SOPAC staff

  • Information on how to purchase the Recital Video will be released via email closer to recital time

  • Yes please support all our students by staying the entire show. All students will be brought out on stage for the finale.

  • No, for security reasons we need to account for all students backstage during the show

  • Yes, we plan for this and staff will be available to help your dancer.

  • Your child's teacher will be with your child backstage as well as other staff members and student teachers

  • Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of your child's show

  • No, absolutely no photos and videos during the performance. We will have a taping of the show available for purchase.

  • One parent will need to go to their dancer's assigned dressing room and sign out their dancer

  • Water, and a mess-free snack. We will have movies and coloring supplies, You are welcome to bring other entertainment for your dancer but please ensure everything is labeled

  • No, before the show one parent is allowed to sign a dancer in, once the show begins absolutely no parents will be allowed in dressing rooms. Once the show ends one parent may pick up their dancer and sign them our

Recital 2025 Information