Spring Showcase 2026

2026 Spring Dance Showcase, Presented by Metro Dance Academy!

Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Show Times: Matinee: 12 PM & Evening: 4 PM
Venue: Lake Oswego High School Auditorium

Save the date for Metro Dance Academy’s 2026 Spring Showcase, Sunday, June 14th at 12 PM & 4PM at Lake Oswego High School. This year’s theme is “Stay True”.

Our spring show is a celebration of all the hard work, growth and accomplishments made by our dancers throughout the season. It’s an opportunity for all of our amazing dancers to shine on stage and perform for family and friends.

PERFORMING CLASSES

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Opt-Out Deadline: Thursday, February 26th 

  • Costume Charge Date: Monday, March 9th

  • Showcase Fee Charge Date: Thursday, April 9th 

  • Recital Picture Day: Friday, May 8th & Saturday, May 9th

  • Tickets On Sale: Thursday, May 14th at 12 PM

  • First Dad's Dance Rehearsal: Sunday, May 17th - 4 PM - 5:30 PM

  • Second Dad's Dance Rehearsal: Sunday, June 7th - 4 PM - 5:30 PM

  • In-Class Dress Rehearsals: June 8th - 13th

  • In-Studio Ballet Dress Rehearsal: Friday, June 12th - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

  • On-Stage Ballet Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, June 14th - 10 AM

Opt-Out & Showcase Fee:

  • If you have a known conflict and your dancer is unable to perform, please opt-out by Thursday, February 26th to avoid being charged the costume and showcase fees

  • Please note that if you opt-out after the deadline, you will be responsible for the costume fees

  • Showcase Fee: One-time $50/dancer fee to be charged to your card on file on Thursday, April 9th

Costumes:

  • Measurements will be taken during class in the month of February

  • For most classes, costumes and accessories will be ordered by Metro, you will only be responsible for shoes and tights

  • Each class will have a Costume Detail Sheet including a photo and description of the costume/accessories, required shoes, hair and makeup

  • Stay tuned for Costume Detail Sheets coming soon

  • Tiny Dancer: $60 per costume

  • Company/Crew/Rec Dancer: $75 per costume

  • Fees will be charged to your card on file Monday, March 9th

  • COSTUME FEES BY CLASS

Tickets:

  • Tickets will be available to purchase online only via TutuTix

  • Ticket sales open Thursday, March 14th at 12 PM

  • Reserved seating - select your seats at time of purchase

  • Separate tickets required for matinee and evening shows

  • Pricing:

    • Adult: $18

    • Child Age 3+: $15

    • Age 2 & under: FREE (sitting on lap)

Day of Show: Dancer Check-In/Out

What time is dancer check-in?

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  • Company/Crew Call Time: 9:30 AM

  • All Ballet Dancer Call Time: 10:00 AM

  • Rec Dancer Call Time: Matinee: 11:00 AM, Evening: 3:00 PM

  • All dancers must arrive in full costume, hair and makeup

  • Check-in will be organized by dancer last name

Are parents allowed backstage?

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For the safety of our dancers, parents WILL NOT be allowed backstage at any time, unless you are registered volunteer

What should my dancer bring?

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Please bring a small bag for shoes and belongings marked with dancer’s first and last name. Please bring a small snack and a water bottle marked with dancer’s first and last name. Tiny Dancers will receive a plastic bag at check-in for their belongings that can be picked up at the conclusion of the show.

How do I check-out my dancer after the show?

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Dancer check-out will be organized by dancer last name and check-out stations will be located on either side of the auditorium doors.

Tiny Dancers will be released to their parent/guardian off the stage immediately following their routine.

Ballet Dress Rehearsals:

  • All Ballet routines will be performing scenes from Swan Lake and will have two dress rehearsals

  • In-Studio: Friday, June 12th - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

  • On-Stage: Sunday, June 14th at 10:00 AM

  • Company/Crew Rehearsal Call Time: 9:30 AM

  • Rec Ballet Dancer Call Time: 10:00 AM - please arrive in full costume, hair and makeup

  • These times are subject to change

SAVE THE DATE!
2026 Spring Recital Picture Day
Friday May 8th & Saturday May 9th

Mark your calendars for our professional photo shoot with Hults Photography. Dancers will wear their costumes, hair and makeup for each Spring Showcase routine.

*If you have a known conflict and are unable to attend picture day, please email danceatmetro@gmail.com.

Dad’s Dance:

We are so excited to bring back our popular Dad’s Dance at this year’s Spring Showcase! Dads and dancers will open both the 12 PM and the 4 PM shows with a special performance on stage. It was so much fun last year in celebration of Father’s Day, that we just had to bring it back again!

Stay tuned for sign-up forms and more details coming soon!

Dad’s Dance Rehearsals:

  • Sunday, May 17th - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

  • Sunday, June 7th - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM