The 2026 holiday show
A season
of JOY.
Their moment to shine.
Your guide to enjoying every moment.
Everything your FaMMily needs for the Dover holiday show, together in one place.
The reveal is coming
JOY.
Official flyer coming November 1
Your family’s show guide is ready below.
Mark your calendar
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 6 at 9 AM ET.
01 / Reserve your seats
A seat for every
proud moment.
Before purchasing, check your studio, performance date and show time. Both studios use the same ticketing website.
Tickets open
Friday, November 6
9:00 AM Eastern
Dover · December 5 · 11 AM & 4 PM
Open ticketing website ↗The ticketing website opens in a new tab. Sales begin at the date and time above.
Before you book
Check every class your dancer takes in the show assignment lists before choosing seats. Some classes perform in both shows.
Lap children do not need a ticket. Ticket prices, additional seating details and other admission policies will be shared separately.
02 / Your show day
Dover dancers.
A stage full of JOY.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Schwartz Center for the Arts · Dover, DE
Morning performance
11:00 AM
Afternoon performance
4:00 PM
These are performance start times. Audience doors open at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM, 30 minutes before each show. Review the stage rehearsal schedule below for dancer arrival times.
Find the venue on Maps ↗Park in the theater lot or on the street. Do not park in the apartment parking lot on show day. Dancers enter through the backstage door. Accessible entry details will be shared separately.
Find your dancer’s performance
Dover show assignments.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · Schwartz Center for the Arts. Check every class your dancer takes before choosing tickets. These lists show participation, not performance order or exact dance times.
Performing in both shows
Company, 1B Praise Dance and 2 Praise Dance perform in both the 11 AM and 4 PM shows. Dancers with other classes across both lists may also perform in both shows.
1 Hip Hop is now split into 1A Hip Hop and 1B Hip Hop. Both classes are taught by Chayse Tucker and perform in the 4 PM show.
11:00 AM show
| Class | Teacher |
|---|---|
| Twos | Chayse Tucker |
| Mini B (Ballet & Jazz) | Chayse Tucker |
| Hip Hop & Tumble | Chayse Tucker |
| Ballet & Jazz A | Adrianna Brown |
| Ballet & Jazz B | Adrianna Brown |
| Hip Hop & Tumble | Adrianna Brown |
| Ballet & Hip Hop Combo A | Paulina Oakley |
| 1B Praise Dance Both shows | Melody Hubert |
| 2 Praise Dance Both shows | Elizabeth Paulhill |
| Company Both shows | Melody Hubert |
| Daddy & Me | Paulina Oakley |
4:00 PM show
| Class | Teacher |
|---|---|
| 1A Ballet & Jazz | Elizabeth Paulhill |
| 1A Praise Dance | Elizabeth Paulhill |
| 1A Majorette | Elizabeth Paulhill |
| Company Both shows | Melody Hubert |
| 1B Ballet & Jazz | Melody Hubert |
| 1B Praise Dance Both shows | Melody Hubert |
| 1B Majorette | Melody Hubert |
| Tap – Open Level | Adrianna Brown |
| 2 Praise Dance Both shows | Elizabeth Paulhill |
| 2 Majorette | Elizabeth Paulhill |
| 2 Ballet & Jazz | Jasmyn Moore |
| 2 Hip Hop | Jasmyn Moore |
| 1A Hip Hop | Chayse Tucker |
| 1B Hip Hop | Chayse Tucker |
Exact performance order, individual dance times and show ending times are not yet confirmed. Morning-show dancers performing again in the afternoon leave with their families and return by 2:30 PM, or earlier if required by their first afternoon stage rehearsal.
Plan ahead / All times Eastern
Dover studio rehearsal.
Staggered arrivals and pickup times help us keep the evening moving smoothly.
Studio show run-through
Location: Dover studio · Date to be announced.
Moving With Me, Twos, Mini A and Mini B begin at 5:30 PM. Groups rehearse in that order and leave at their assigned pickup time. Mini B finishes by 6:10 PM to allow families to exit before older dancers arrive.
Levels 1–2 begin together at 6:30 PM. Please arrive at your assigned time to keep drop-off running smoothly. Dancers will sit with their class and enjoy watching one another perform.
| Group | Arrival | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Moving With Me & Twos | 5:30 PM | 5:45 PM |
| Mini A | 5:30 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Mini B | 5:30 PM | 6:10 PM |
| Level 1A | 6:15 PM | 7:45 PM |
| Level 1B | 6:20 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Level 2 | 6:25 PM | 8:15 PM |
Dancers in both 1A and 1B arrive with 1A and stay until their last required dance is finished. Families with siblings may use the later sibling’s pickup time.
Plan ahead / All times Eastern
Show-day stage rehearsal.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · Schwartz Center for the Arts · Before the 11 AM show.
Arrive ready & plan your visit
Show-day hair and makeup must be completely finished before arrival.
Rehearsal attire for Level 1 and up: arrive in your leotard and tights.
Performing in both shows? Dancers must leave the theater between shows and return for their next assigned rehearsal or arrival time.
Estimated show length: 1–1½ hours per performance.
Late seating: audience members arriving after the show begins will be seated between dance numbers.
| Stage time | Group / focus |
|---|---|
| 9:15–9:25 AM | Level 2 Praise |
| 9:25–9:35 AM | Company |
| 9:35–9:45 AM | 1B Praise |
| 9:45–9:55 AM | Mini B, including Daddy & Me |
| 9:55–10:10 AM | Hip Hop & Tumble |
| 10:10–10:20 AM | Mini A Daddy & Me and Mini A stage placement |
A note for our youngest dancers
Twos and Moving With Me do not have a stage rehearsal. Mini A will check their stage spots rather than run their regular dance. Mini A Daddy & Me will rehearse during the final slot.
Arrive at the backstage door 10 minutes before your first scheduled stage rehearsal. Twos and Moving With Me arrive at 10:30 AM.
Afternoon stage rehearsal
For the 4 PM show. Each class has a full 10-minute rehearsal.
| Stage time | Class | Arrive by |
|---|---|---|
| 1:50–2:00 PM | 1A Hip Hop | 1:40 PM |
| 2:00–2:10 PM | 1A Ballet/Jazz | 1:50 PM |
| 2:10–2:20 PM | 1A Majorette | 2:00 PM |
| 2:20–2:30 PM | 1A Praise Dance | 2:10 PM |
| 2:30–2:40 PM | 1B Hip Hop | 2:20 PM |
| 2:40–2:50 PM | 1B Ballet/Jazz | 2:30 PM |
| 2:50–3:00 PM | 1B Majorette | 2:40 PM |
| 3:00–3:10 PM | 2 Hip Hop | 2:50 PM |
| 3:10–3:20 PM | 2 Ballet/Jazz | 3:00 PM |
| 3:20–3:30 PM | 2 Majorette | 3:10 PM |
Stage rehearsal ends at 3:30 PM, leaving 30 minutes before the 4 PM show. Dancers performing in both shows must return by 2:30 PM, or earlier for their first scheduled rehearsal.
03 / The finishing touches
Hair & makeup.
A polished look for their moment on stage. Use the reference photo and guide below as you get your dancer ready.
A secure high bun
Hair should be styled in a high bun. Secure the bun with a hair net and several bobby pins so it stays in place while dancing.
Matte red lipstick
Choose a red matte lipstick with no shine. This finish looks best on stage.
Our top recommendation: Ruby Woo by MAC. The specific brand is a recommendation; the matte red finish is the requirement.
We suggest lining the lips with a burgundy or brown lip liner for a more polished look.
Eyes & lashes
Neutral-toned eyeshadow is recommended.
For dancers in Level 1 and up, we highly recommend age-appropriate false lashes to complement the look.
Lashes and eyeshadow are recommendations.
Your family’s quick guide
Arrival & show essentials.
Audience doors open 30 minutes before each performance: 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM.
Dancer arrival
Arrive at the backstage door 10 minutes before your first scheduled stage rehearsal.
Twos and Moving With Me arrive at 10:30 AM, fully dressed with hair and makeup complete. They perform near the beginning of the 11 AM show. Moving With Me participating adults remain with their dancer through the performance.
What to bring
- All required dance shoes.
- Costumes on hangers inside the studio-provided garment bag.
- Label every item with your child’s first name and last initial.
- Water is the only drink allowed backstage.
- Small, non-messy snacks are permitted. Dancers must cover or change out of their costumes before eating. Avoid crumbly, greasy, sticky or staining foods.
Tickets & recording
Lap children do not need a ticket.
A professional recording will be made. Audience recording is welcome. No flash photography.
Show-day help
Call or text the studio at 302-306-5457 for show-day assistance.
Between shows
Dancers leave with their families for lunch. They do not stay at the theater between shows; staff do not provide between-show supervision.
Company, Level 2 Praise and 1B Praise perform in both shows. Dancers performing in both shows must return by 2:30 PM, or earlier if required by their afternoon rehearsal.
A smooth goodbye
Pickup & early departure.
Please review these instructions with the adult picking up your dancer.
Authorized pickup required
Dancers will only be released to a parent or authorized pickup adult listed in their parent portal. We cannot release dancers to adults who are not listed. Please update your authorized pickup information before show day.
Early pickup
Dancers may leave after completing all of their scheduled performances. Please notify the studio before show day and remind staff at check-in if you need early pickup.
Early pickup location: Backstage door. Use the same dancer entrance used at arrival to avoid walking back and forth through the theater.
For an unexpected early departure, call or text 302-306-5457. Please allow time for staff to gather your dancer and their belongings. A staff member will bring your dancer to the designated door and complete checkout.
Parents may not enter backstage or dressing rooms.
Moving With Me & Twos
Both groups exit through the backstage door immediately after their performances.
Moving With Me: The participating adult stays with their dancer, and they leave together immediately after performing.
Twos: Dancers must be checked out by a parent or authorized pickup adult listed in their parent portal.
Regular end-of-show pickup
After the show, the curtain closes while dancers return to their dressing rooms to collect their belongings. They then return to the stage for pickup.
Parents join the pickup line at the front of the stage. Dancers are released in parent-line order once they are packed and ready. Please wait for a staff member to release your child before leaving.
Regular pickup is from the stage, not backstage or dressing rooms. The authorized-adult requirement applies to all pickups.
04 / Less rushing. More celebrating.
Your show-ready plan.
Use this checklist as your family’s preparation guide. Checkmarks stay on this device.
Your family checklist
Rehearsal & arrival
View studio rehearsal arrivals and pickup times. View show-day stage rehearsal times. Show-day check-in and backstage instructions will be shared separately.
Performance start time is different from dancer arrival time.
05 / A little clarity goes a long way
Questions, answered.
Which show should I buy tickets for?
This guide is for the Dover studio’s December 5 performances at Schwartz Center for the Arts. Use the show assignment lists to check every class your dancer takes before selecting the 11 AM or 4 PM performance. Company, 1B Praise Dance and 2 Praise Dance perform in both shows.
When can I purchase tickets?
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 6, 2026 at 9 AM Eastern. Use the ticketing link above and choose the correct studio, date and time.
What time should my dancer arrive?
For the studio run-through, use your level’s assigned arrival time. For show day, review the stage rehearsal schedule; check-in times will be shared separately. The 11 AM and 4 PM times are performance start times.
Where can I find hair and makeup instructions?
Use the Hair & Makeup guide for the high bun, matte red lipstick and recommended finishing touches, including a reference photo.
What about young children, accessibility and ticket policies?
Lap children do not need a ticket. Additional admission policies, accessible seating guidance and seating details will be shared separately.
Can my dancer leave early?
Yes, after completing all scheduled performances. Please notify the studio in advance and remind staff at check-in. Early pickup is at the backstage door. For unexpected departures, call or text 302-306-5457. Only adults listed in the parent portal may collect dancers. Read the full pickup policy.
Can dancers stay in the theater between shows?
No. Dancers performing in both shows must leave the theater between performances and return for their next assigned rehearsal or arrival time.
How long is the show, and what if I arrive late?
Each show is estimated to last 1–1½ hours. Late seating takes place between dance numbers.
Who should I contact if I still need help?
Send your question through Studio Hub using your usual studio messaging channel. Include your dancer’s name, class and Dover studio so the team can help.