find all the recital 2026 information here!
quick info:
Date: Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st
Location: Nashua North High School (8 Titan Way, Nashua NH)
*Class show assignments are available below.
recital show times:
Bracelet Procedure
Bracelet Pick Up Week: May 16-22
Bracelets must be worn to recital shows.
Every dancer ages 11 and under will receive a white bracelet with their name and number, in an envelope. Dancers with quick changes will also receive a colored bracelet corresponding to their show, indicating their quick change.
hair and makeup
Hairstyle for all shows: Low bun with a center part. Click here for a photo example.
Makeup: We recommend stage makeup for all dancers consisting of pink blush, light contour, smokey eye shadow, black mascara, and red lipstick so dancer’s features aren’t washed out by the stage lights.
costumes
Costume Distribution Week: May 11th-16th
Check our show orders to see if your dancer has a quick change (3 routines or less)
Check out our Quick Change Ready video to make sure your costumes are ready to go!
Click here: Printable Quick Change Tag
We HIGHLY recommend purchasing a garment bag at TDC for your quick change costume!
All dancers with a quick change must wear a nude leotard under their tights and costumes.
Recital Costume Checklist:
-Costume
-Hair accessory (if applicable)
-Shoes (if applicable)
-Tights (nude or pink)
-Labeled garment bag
shoes & Tights
Recital shoe requirements are the same as dance class dress code.
Ballet/pointe classes: Pink ballet shoes
Jazz/theater classes: Nude jazz shoes
Tap classes: Black tap shoes
Hip Hop petite and younger: All white sneakers
Hip Hop level A-F: All black sneakers
All other classes (including Mini Mester): Bare feet
Tights for all ballet/pointe classes: Pink footed
Tights for ALL other classes: Nude stirrup
practice
Costumes
Dancers should wear their own pastel colored shirt and black leggings/long pants. Bare feet. Please see costume inspo here! We will provide costume accessories.
details
Opening number is a super fun routine that opens every recital show! It is not required for dancers to participate in every show. They may perform in the show(s) they are already in!
*Click the day of the week, then your class to listen to and download your music!