Spring Showcase 2025

• All costumes and accessories have been ordered by Metro and distributed to dancers

• Dancers are responsible for tights and shoes (select classes responsible for other costume items)

• Each class has a unique Costume Detail Sheet outlining the costume, accessories, shoes, tights and required hair and makeup

• Purchasing class pictures is optional. Payments for any purchases will be handled directly through Hults Photography.

• ONLINE ORDERING & PICTURE DAY DETAILS

• Matinee Show Dancer Call Time: 10:30am

• Evening Show Dancer Call Time: 2:30pm

• Doors to the auditorium will open 30 minutes prior to the show for seating. Please have your ticket ready

• Please arrive to the venue with your dancer in full costume, hair and makeup

Tiny Dancer Check-In Instructions:

• At dancer check-in, please arrive in costume, and place all personal items needed backstage in the large ziplock bag that we will provide. 

• Please limit the number of items your dancer brings backstage. We suggest only a water bottle, small snack and dance shoes. 

• All items will be placed in a labeled bin specific to your dancer's class. 

• Items may be picked up after the conclusion of the recital in the cafeteria area. Please do not leave the show to retrieve dancer's items until the entire showcase is finished.

After Your Dancer's Routine: 

• Please have ONE parent/guardian line up on the left side of the stage immediately following your dancer's performance on stage.

• Dancers will be released to their parent/guardian directly from the stage and can then go into the audience and sit on parent/guardian lap for the remainder of the show. 

After The Show:

• You will not need to check your dancer out at the end of the show. 

• Be sure to remember to pick up your dancer's items from your class bin in the cafeteria. 

Rec Dancer Check-In Instructions:

• All dancers must be checked in by a parent/guardian.

• Look for the dancer check-in table located near the main auditorium entrance doors.

• Please limit the number of items your dancer brings backstage in a small bag. We suggest only a water bottle, small snack and dance shoes. 

• All items will be placed in a labeled bin specific to your dancer's class once backstage. 

• Once checked in, dancers will be escorted to the get-ready room by a Metro staff member.

• Dancers will remain with their class and their instructor for the duration of the show.

• Staff members will be available to assist with any costume/hair changes backstage.

• No parents/guardians will be allowed in the get-ready room or backstage at any time

Dancer Check-Out Instructions:

• At the conclusion of the show, all dancers will come on stage and take a final bow.

• Once the final bow is complete, dancers will be escorted off stage and into the hallway to get their belongings and wait to be checked-out.

• Check-out tables will be located in the lobby to the right and left sides of the auditorium doors.

• Send one parent/guardian to find your dancer by class. Follow the signs with your dancer’s class name, instructor and costume to either the right or left side for check-out. Please take the time prior to the show to find where your dancer will be checked-out.

*Please note, that if your dancer is performing in both the matinee and evening shows, you will need to check them in and out of both shows using the same process listed above

On-Site Questions:

If you have any questions or special requests involving dancer check-in/check-out, costume changes, etc., please find Metro Staff Member, McKenzie Roberts. All Metro Staff Members will be wearing matching black Metro Dance Academy shirts and name badges

We’re inviting all dads to kick off our Showcase with a special on-stage performance with your dancer, in celebration of Father’s Day! No dance experience? No problem! We’ll keep it fun and simple. All Dads interested in participating must attend a rehearsal and learn a short routine for the performance plus review a video tutorial to practice at your own pace. Let’s make this a memorable moment!

Rehearsals will be held on Sunday, May 18th, and Sunday, June 8th, from 4:00-5:30 PM. Dads and dancers must attend at least one rehearsal but are encouraged to join both for extra practice and fun!

Celebrate your dancer with a custom Dancer Spotlight in our 2025 Spring Showcase program!

Submissions now closed. You will receive a proof of your spotlight for approval.