Recital Info

RECITAL LOCATION/DATE/TIMES

Ambridge Area High School

909 Duss Ave, Ambridge, PA 15003

Saturday, June 20, 2026

  • Matinee Show: 12:30pm

  • Evening Show: 6:00pm

Please note- Pre-K, Beginner, Intermediate and Junior dancers are only in one show, all other dancers are in both shows. Click here to view the show rosters.

RECITAL TICKETS

Recital tickets will go on sale online on May 23 at 10am. Tickets required for all audience members, regardless of age.

Pre-K, Beginner, Intermediate and Junior dancers are only in one show, all other dancers are in both shows; show rosters are posted to ensure you purchase tickets for the correct show. There are no refunds on tickets.

Tickets will not be sold at the door, they must be purchased online prior to the show.

Use the Recital facebook event to invite friends and family to support your dancer at the show.



RECITAL 2026 IMPORTANT DATES

April 20 - Recital T-Shirt Orders Due & Photo Shoot Sign-up Deadline

May 8 - Recital Costume Photo Shoot

May 15 - Program Ad Reservation Deadline

May 16 & 17 - Recital Costume Photo Shoot

May 23 - Recital Tickets Go on Sale

June 1 - All Accounts Must Be Paid In Full

June 14-18 - Rehearsal Week at the Studio (all dancers)

June 19 - Dress Rehearsal at Ambridge Area HS (all dancers)

June 20 - Annual Recital at Ambridge Area HS at 12:30pm & 6:00pm (all dancers)

Costumes & Dance Shoes

RECITAL COSTUMES

Costumes and tights will be given to students with all accounts paid in full in early June (dates will vary depending on photo shoot participation).

You will not receive costumes unless your account balance is $0.

Once the costumes leave the studio you are responsible for it so, please keep them in a safe place. With just a few weeks before the recital if a costume is lost or damaged, we won’t be able to replace it.

Costumes should be removed from the garment bag and steamed (do not iron) prior to the recital.

We do not send accessories home. Our staff will put them on the dancers backstage, and they’ll be yours to keep after the show.

DANCE SHOES

Detailed shoe requirements can be found in the studio handbook.

Please contact Miss Casey if your dancer needs to order new shoes before the recital.

Hip-hop classes have received their specific shoe assignments via email.

Beg/Int, Adv Co & Elite Co - White High-Top

Junior, Mini Adv, Jr Adv - Back High-Top

Rehearsal Info

Dance classes will run as scheduled at the studio through Saturday, June 13.

REHEARSAL WEEK

Location: Joy School of Dance, Studio A

Dancers will enter and exit through the Dinsmore Ave door (upstairs).

It is very important for every student to attend these rehearsals. Working with the full rosters in a space the size of the recital stage will really help to prepare them for Dress Rehearsal and the Recital.

  • All students must attend.

  • Wear dance attire not costumes.

  • Bring your dance bag and dance shoes, batons and a spill-proof water bottle.

  • This is a closed rehearsal, dancers and staff only.

Sunday, June 14 @ Joy School of Dance, Studio A

  • Pre-K 1, 12:00-12:45pm

  • Pre-K 2, 1:00-1:45pm

  • Pre-K 4s, 2:00-2:45pm

  • Joyful Noise (All Classes), 3:00-4:30pm

Monday, June 15 @ Joy School of Dance, Studio A

  • Beginner Dance (Mon, Wed & Sat Classes), 5:30-6:15pm

  • Beg/Int Hip-Hop, 6:15-6:45pm

  • Beg/Int Twirl, 6:45-7:15pm

  • Intermediate Dance (Mon & Sat Classes), 7:15-8:15

Tuesday, June 16 @ Joy School of Dance, Studio A

  • Mini Advanced, 5:30-6:30pm

  • Mini/Jr Advanced Twirl, 6:30-7:00pm

  • Jr Advanced, 7:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, June 17 @ Joy School of Dance, Studio A

  • Junior Twirl, 5:30-6:00pm

  • Junior Dance (Mon & Wed Classes), 6:00-7:00pm

  • Junior Hip-Hop, 7:00-7:30pm

DRESS REHEARSAL, JUNE 19

Location: Ambridge Area High School, 901 Duss Ave, Ambridge, PA 15003

In an effort to get everyone in and out as quickly as possible, the dress rehearsal will be scheduled by class; we will not run the show in order.

The tentative dress rehearsal schedule can be viewed here.

The stage rehearsal start time is when they are on stage, if you arrive at this time, you are late. Specific arrival times are listed to ensure everyone is dressed, has accessories, and is lined up backstage ready to go for the start of the rehearsal time.

We have a tight schedule to keep, so it is essential that all dancers arrive on time.

Please do not be late.

Dress Rehearsal Reminders-

  • All students must attend

  • Bring all costumes, dance shoes, batons and a spill-proof water bottle

  • All shoes, costumes, spill-proof water bottles, etc should be labeled with the dancer’s name.

  • Arrive during your designated arrival time

  • Younger dancers must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone

  • Dancers are limited to 3 adults max at dress rehearsal.

    • Please do not bring siblings that aren’t in the show

  • Cameras are welcome, this is the perfect photo op

  • Food, drinks and gum are not permitted in the auditorium

  • Smoking is not permitted on school property

  • No roaming the halls; please stay in the auditorium area

  • Make a checklist and use it; take home everything you brought with you

    • After they rehearse, we will hold onto the dance shoes and accessories for all Pre-K, Beginner and Intermediate dancers plus all batons.

Recital Day-of Info

Arrival Times

12:30pm Show

Dancers must arrive and be signed in between 11:30-11:45am

6:00pm Show

Dancers must arrive and be signed in between 5:00-5:15pm

Dancer Check-In

One "backstage" pass will be issued to a parent/guardian for each pre-k, beginner and intermediate dancer for use after the show.

Parents will not have access to the backstage area.  Dancers will not be allowed to leave the backstage area.  Our staff will not allow any dancer to leave the recital until AFTER the show is over.  This is to ensure your child’s safety.  Dancers will remain under the supervision of Joy School staff from when they are checked in prior to the show starting until they are checked out at the conclusion of the show. 

Dancer Pick-up

Pre-K, Beginner and Intermediate dancers will remain in their dressing rooms backstage after the curtain call and can be picked up by a parent or guardian with their “backstage pass” from there. To help make dismissal as efficient as possible, only one adult should go backstage to pick-up your dancer.

Recital Packing List for Dancers

  • All Dance Shoes

    • Remember- We hold onto the dance shoes and accessories for all Pre-K, Beginner and Intermediate dancers plus all batons at dress rehearsal, so these items are already backstage.

  • All Costume Pieces

  • Baton (if applicable)

  • Spill-Proof Water Bottle

    • Please no Stanleys with straws

All shoes, costumes, water bottles, etc should be labeled with the dancer’s name.

 What Dancers Should Wear to the Show

  • Nude tights

  • Your first costume with your recital t-shirt over it

  • Slip-on sandals (Crocs, Slides, etc)

  • There are no specific hairstyles, but dancers should wear their hair away from their faces allowing for headpieces to be pinned on

  • If you choose to wear make-up, a light application of blush, eye shadow & lipstick is suggested.  Makeup should be applied at home and not sent backstage with young dancers

 

What Dancers Should Not Wear

  • Jewelry

  • Bright Colored Nail Polish

  • Underwear

    • Dancers will wear their tights under every costume and their tights serve as underwear with a built-in liner. If your dancer must wear underwear, it needs to be high leg, bikini style so that none of it shows beneath the legs of the costume. And absolutely no patterns as these will often show through the costume. If a dancer needs to wear a bra, make sure it is nude and that the straps cannot be seen when wearing the costume.

Dancer Pick-up

Pre-k, Beginner and Intermediate dancers will remain in their classroom backstage after the curtain call and can be picked up by a parent or guardian with their “backstage pass” from there.  To help make dismissal as efficient as possible, only one adult should go backstage to pick-up your dancer. 

 

Reminders for Audience Members

  • Arrive Early

    • Arrive at least 15-20 minutes before the recital begins to ensure you’re seated before the performance starts.

  • Silence Your Devices and refrain from using them during the show.

  • No Taking Videos or Flash Photography

    • All families will receive a copy of the recital filmed by our professional videographer. You are welcome to take photos and video at dress rehearsal.

  • No Late Arrivals

    • If you arrive after the performance has started, please wait until between dances before entering the theater to avoid disrupting others.

  • Limit Movement in the Aisles

    • If you need to get up, do so quietly and quickly to minimize disruption to other audience members. Try to move only when there is no performance happening.

  • No Eating or Drinking

  • Be Considerate of Other Audience Members

  • Avoid Talking During the Performance

    • Babies and small children may cry, and that’s completely understandable. However, it’s important to recognize that their noise can be distracting to the dancers and audience. Parents are encouraged to be mindful and take appropriate action if this occurs.

  • Support the Dancers

    • Show your appreciation with generous applause, the kids have worked very hard and deserve it.

  • Enjoy the Show!

    • Most importantly, remember that the recital is a celebration of the dancers' hard work and talent. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!