A Time to Dance

Christmas Show 2025 Information! 

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Christmas Wonders...

Join us on Saturday, December 13th at Hoover High School's Performing Arts Hall for two different performances at 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm! We are excited to share what we have learned in class so far and celebrate the holiday season. Each year all of our classes and students perform in our annual Christmas show. Performing is a valuable part of the learning process in the performing arts and so rewarding to share with an audience. Invite friends and family to relax and enjoy while we put on a show!

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• Tickets are general admission and $12 each per show OR $20 each for a 'both-show' ticket. (Example: It is not $20/ two tickets for one show. The combo ticket is for those with performers in both shows or wanting to attend both performances.) You can begin purchasing tickets through the Parent Portal or studio office on Monday, November 3rd. Tickets will also be available at the door. The balcony and main floor of the auditorium will be open for ample seating.

• Our shows are professionally recorded, and a digital download will be distributed to each performer. You may opt to purchase a flash drive with both shows for an additional $15. Flash drive purchases must be made by Sunday, December 15th. Please remember photography and video are NOT allowed during the performances. (You are permitted to video during June dress rehearsals.)

• We will be selling flowers, treats/snacks, fresh popcorn, and water at both shows again. Stop by the tables to pick up flowers or a treat for you and your dancer while supporting our spring performance of Alice in Wonderland! 

• You may begin purchasing Dancer Shout-Outs (https://forms.gle/L8UgckrsG92doc6YA) or Business Advertisements (https://forms.gle/dkU2Dmd64WhKp7KD6) displayed pre-show and through our electronic program. This is a fun way to wish your performer good luck or share an encouraging message while giving your support. Thank you!

• Lastly, we have scheduled a Chick-fil-A food trailer to come between the two performances again from 4p - 6p. You will be able to purchase meals for your dancer and family and eat in the commons area between shows eliminating the stress of 'grabbing food.'

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Our mandatory Dress Rehearsals will be held the evening before on Friday, December 12th. Dress Rehearsals are at A Time To Dance for our Christmas shows. Show One dress rehearsal begins at 4:30 pm. Show Two dress rehearsal begins at 6:45 pm. Your performer must attend the dress rehearsal in order to perform in the show. You may leave once you have finished all of your routines for that rehearsal, though we do request that performers stay backstage through the end of the actual performance to take their bow in the finale. Instructors will be backstage and in the changing area monitoring students. Performers should wear their correct attire, shoes, accessories, hair, and makeup to dress rehearsal.

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Here is how you should prepare.

Students should wear the outfit described under their class type on our Dress Code Sheet  along with the $5 headpiece/accessory specifically for their class. These accessories were passed out over the past couple of weeks for you to keep. Please note that some classes, such as Troupe, may be wearing different costumes—instructors will inform both the students and parents if this is the case.

 

All performers should wear their hair in a flat, tight ballet bun unless otherwise specified by the instructor. Acrobatics classes should wear their hair in a ponytail. No jewelry or nail polish should be worn while in costume. 

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Performers will remain in the choir room and music hallway during the show with the teachers. Please drop off your performer 30 minutes prior to showtime to get settled in and be accounted for. All performers will bow together at the end of the performance and then may be picked up from the choir hallway area after the show.

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Makeup List: Pink/Berry lipstick, Rose blush, Neutral eye shadows to define and brighten eyes, Eyeliner, Mascara, Eyebrow pencil, Foundation/Concealer, Contour/Highlight as needed, False Eyelashes ages 13+ 

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*** Links to tutorials to help you ***

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Miss Lauren demonstrating a ballet bun => https://youtu.be/KpAMMBTHkRM

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Miss Lauren demonstrating performance stage makeup => https://youtu.be/u4JlqA3wHDk

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Pacific Northwest Ballet demonstrating ballet performance makeup => https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3wnSeSehWs

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Ages 12 & under do not need false eyelashes and can do a simplified version of the stage makeup including lipstick, blush, mascara, and eyebrow pencil with other elements optional.

 

 

 We can't wait to perform for you and create new

special memories during this joyous season through dance.

Thank you!

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***Please check the program order for your student's class(es).

Routines may shift slightly within  the show prior to the performance, but your show will not change.** ​​​​​

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