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Join us for our 2026 Spring Showcase. The Spring Showcase is our formal showing where students ages 3-18+ perform the choreography they have been learning this semester. We can’t wait for you to see your dancers up on stage!
Van Dyke Performance Space
Greensboro Cultural Center (First Floor)
200 N. Davie St., Greensboro NC 27401
Tickets are sold IN ADVANCE via Studio Pro. Please be sure to purchase your tickets ASAP.
Tickets are limited to 8 tickets per dancer/show. Dance Project asks that families please be respectful of this so that all families may enjoy the show, if you are in need of more than 8 tickets, please reach out. If you are not using all 8 tickets, let us know!
*Exception for Performance Co. Showcase- no ticket limit!*
Tickets must be purchased for any guest ages 2+, guests under 2 may sit in laps/carriers.
Please be sure to check Show Assignments to know which show(s) your dancer is in!
PLEASE NOTE: DRESS REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY (and there will be no regular classes 5/25-5/31).
Please also note: the schedule below is not show order. Show order will be posted for performers the day of.
Tuesday 5/26
Dress Rehearsal:
(Show 1)
Dancers arrive by 4:30pm
Dress Rehearsal runs 5:00-7:00pm
Pickup Under 13 7:00pm
Extra Rehearsal Time 13+ Classes
7:00-8:00pm
Pickup 13+8:00pm
(Break for Wednesday 5/27)
Thursday 5/28
Dress Rehearsal:(Show 2)
Dancers arrive by 4:30pm
Dress Rehearsal runs 5:00-7:00pm
Pickup Under 13 7:00pm
Extra Rehearsal Time 13+ TPC, Rise, APC 7:00-8:00pm
Pickup 13+ 8:00pm
Friday 5/29
Dress Rehearsal:(Show 3)
Dancers arrive by 4:30pm
Dress Rehearsal runs 5:00-7:00pm
Pickup Under 13 7:00pm
Extra Rehearsal Time 13+ Classes 7:00-8:00pm
Pickup 13+ 8:00pm
Saturday 5/30
Show 1, 11:00am
Backstage Open/Stage Open for Warmup by 9:30am
Dancers arrive by 10:00am
Show 2 6:00pm (Performance Co.)
Backstage Open/Stage Open for Warmup by 4:30pm
Dancers arrive by 5:00pm
Sunday 5/31
Show 3, 2:00pm
Backstage Open/Stage Open for Warmup by 12:30pm
Dancers arrive by 1:00pm
Parents/Guardians:
All you need to know about the process
(Keep checking for new updates, last updated 5/6/2026)
Show 1- Sat. May 30 11:00am
(Dress Rehearsal: May 26)
Show 2 (Performance Co.)- Sat. May 30 6:00pm
(Dress Rehearsal: May 28)
Show 3- Sun. May 31 2:00pm
(Dress Rehearsal: May 29)
2 Weeks Before Showcase (Attendance Mandatory to Participate): 5/11-5/23
Last Week of Regular Classes: 5/18-5/23
Spring Showcase Rehearsals: 5/26, 5/28-5/29
Spring Showcase Performances: 5/30-5/31
Spring Close Dates- NO CLASSES:
Memorial Day: 5/25 (Building Closed)
Monday After Showcase: 6/1
| Class Name and Day | Age | Teacher/ Choreographer | Hair | Makeup: Stage or Light Stage | Dance Project Provide (Costume) | Dancers Provide (Costume) |
| Creative Movement (Monday) | 3-5 | Magalli Morana | Out of face | Light Stage Makeup/ Optional | T-shirt (red/purple/yellow), black leggings, wings, headband with antenna | Undergarments, barefeet OR ballet shoes |
| Creative Movement (Saturday) | 3-5 | Meghan John | Out of face | Light Stage Makeup/Optional | Pink Leotard/Tutu Combo, Pink Feather Wings, Pink Feather Hair Accessory | Pink convertible/footless tights, barefeet |
| Jazz/Tap (Tuesday) JAZZ DANCE | 5-7 | Carrie Plew | Out of face | Light Stage Makeup/Optional | Black leggings, black t-shirt, accessories: bandana, cowboy hat | Jazz Shoes |
| Jazz/Tap (Tuesday) TAP DANCE | 5-7 | Carrie Plew | Out of face | Light Stage Makeup/Optional | Black leggings, black t-shirt, accessories: bandana, yellow holster belt + 2 banana props | Tap Shoes |
| Ballet/ Modern (Wednesday) | 5-7 | Kate Gupton | Out of face | Light Stage Makeup/Optional | Blue leotard and blue skirt | Undergarments, black leggings |
| Mini Performance Co. (Wednesday) | 5-7 | Magalli Morana | Out of face | Light Stage Makeup/Optional | Black leggings, metallic skirts, black leotard if needed | Black leotard, barefeet |
| Little Rhythms (Thursday) | 5-7 | Adrienne Powell | Out of face | Light Stage Makeup/Optional | Blue/teal shirts, blue shorts OR blue skirt | Sneakers/tennis shoes |
| Ballet/Modern (Saturday) MODERN DANCE | 5-7 | Meghan John | Out of face | Light Stage Makeup/Optional | White/Black leotard, black leggings | Undergarments, barefeet |
| Ballet/Modern (Saturday) BALLET DANCE | 5-7 | Meghan John | Out of face | Light Stage Makeup/Optional | White dress | Ballet Shoes, Pink or fleshtone tights |
| Ballet I/II (Monday) | 8-12 | Adrienne Powell | Bun or securely out of face | Stage Makeup | Red dresses, flower accessories | Pink or flesh tone tights and ballet shoes, flesh tone leotoard/ appropriate undergarments |
| Hip-Hop I/II (Monday) | 8-12 | Tay KT Williams | Out of face | Light Stage Makeup/Optional | Gray short sleeve hoodie, bottoms-shorts, skort, or joggers, hat | Accessories (optional), hat (optional) |
| Breaking I/II (Tuesday) | 8-12 | Joshua Link Lanning | Out of face | Light Stage Makeup/Optional | Light Blue Shirt- Benjamin, Parker Syrus, Audrey Light Purple Shirt- Margot, Magnolia, Juniper | comfortable pants to dance in- sweat pants/athletic pants/denim |
| Junior Performance Co. (Wednesday) | 8-12 | Kate Gupton | Out of face with scunchy | Stage Makeup | Skirt, sheer black sparkly top, accessories- scrunchy + gloves, black leotard if needed, flesh tone leotard if needed | Black leggings and black leotard |
| Modern I/II (Wednesday) | 8-12 | Milanda McGinnis | Out of face | Stage Makeup | Green/blue leotards and blue/purple/lavender pants | Undergarments, barefoot |
| Jazz I/II (Thursday) | 8-12 | Milanda McGinnis | Out of face, blue scrunchies | Stage Makeup | Blue sparkly leotards and blue shiny pants | Undergarments, black or flesh tone jazz shoes |
| Tap I/II (Thursday) | 8-12 | Katie Allison | Out of face | Stage Makeup | Silver skirts and silver vests | Tap shoes, flesh tone tights and black leotard OR black leggings and black t-shirt |
| Teen Performance Co. (Tuesday) FALL DANCE | 13-18 | Jiwon Ha | Low bun or Securely out of face | Stage Makeup | Navy Mesh Dress | Black leotard/top, black bike shorts, barefoot |
| Teen Performance Co. (Tuesday) SPRING DANCE | 13-18 | Jiwon Ha | Low bun or Securely out of face | Stage Makeup | Black mesh cap-sleeve dress, Seniors- black mesh tank dress | Black leotard/top, black bike shorts, barefoot |
| Teen Performance Co. Guest PIece | 13-18 | Alexandra Warren | Out of face | Stage Makeup | TBA | TBA |
| Rise Performance Co. (Thursday) SPRING JAZZ DANCE | 13-18 | Lauren Joyner/Lauren Joyner and Dancers | Out of face | Stage Makeup | Lime green racerback tank tops and peacock feather hair pieces | Black flared leggings, undergarments, and black socks |
| Rise Performance Co. (Thursday) FALL DANCE | 13-18 | Lauren Joyner/Lauren Joyner and Dancers | Out of face | Stage Makeup | Black dress | Undergarments and black socks |
| Rise Performance Co. (Thursday) SPRING CONTEMPORARY DANCE | 13-18 | Lauren Joyner/Lauren Joyner and Dancers | Out of Face | Stage Makeup | N/A | Dress from home and undergarments, socks of choice |
| Rise Guest Piece Eva | 13-18 | Eva Castera-Martinez | Out of face/slick low pony | Stage Makeup | Black sparkly fringe racerback tank top, flower accessory, fans | Black flared leggings, black crew socks, undergarments (black spaghetti strap sports bra OR black racerback leo) |
| Modern I/II (Monday) | 13+ | Milanda McGinnis | Out of face | Stage Makeup | Burgundy dress/pant/top (each dancer different) | Black pants, black leggings or black tops (each dancer different) |
| Open Level Hip-Hop (Monday) | 13 + | Elijah Motley | Out of face or half up/half down | Light Stage Makeup | N/A | Black pants, brown shirts, sneakers |
| Jazz I/II (Tuesday) | 13+ | Meghan John | Out of face | Stage Makeup | Orange/Pink Racerback tank top | Black jazz shoes, undergarments (black leotard/tank), other items from home (each dancer different) |
| Modern III/V (Tuesday) | 13+ | Jiwon Ha | Low bun or Securely out of face | Stage Makeup | Black/Brown Ombre Skirt | Black leotard |
| Ballet I/II (Wednesday) | 13+ | Anne Morris | Low bun or securely out of face | Stage Makeup | Black wrap skirt with special fabric attached, hair accessories | Black leotard, black tights, ballet shoes |
| Ballet III/IV (Wednesday) | 13+ | Christina Motley and Dancers | Bun any level on head | Stage Makeup | Blue/green/purple/burgundy pull on ballet skirt (Blue- Sophie, Olivia Green-Zoe, Catherine Purple-Emily, Meghan Burgundy-Haddon, Xandria), Leotard if needed | Tights that match shoes; ballet shoes; leotard (capsleeve, tank, or cami) that is close in color to skirt |
| Pre-pointe/Pointe (Wednesday) | 13+ | Christina Motley and Dancers | Bun any level on head | Stage Makeup | White romantic tutu, accessories | Tights that match shoes, ballet shoes or pointe shoes (if already en pointe), jewel toned leotard (ruby, saphire, emerald, etc) |
| Jazz III/IV (Thursday) | 13+ | Lauren Joyner | Secured with Wig | Stage Makeup | Wig and White sunglasses | Black costume of their choice with black socks |
| Open Level Tap (Thursday) | 13+ | Katie Allison | Out of face | Stage Makeup | Pink handkerchief (styled in dancer’s choice) | Neutral buisness casual wear, tap shoes |
| Absolute Beginner Ballet (Monday) | 18+ | Adrienne Powell | Bun or Securely out of face | Stage Makeup | 2 layered blue long tie skirts, blue leotard if needed | Blue leotards, pink or flesh tone tights and ballet shoes, flesh tone leotoard/ appropriate undergarments |
| Adult Performance Co. FALL DANCE | 18+ | Milanda McGinnis | Out of face | Stage Makeup | Black buttondowns, assorted color leos if needed | Black pants, colored leos, foot thongs if needed |
| Adult Performance Co. SPRING DANCE | 18+ | Milanda McGinnis and dancers | Out of face | Stage Makeup | Blue wide leg pants, white tops if needed | White tops, foot thongs if needed |
| Parkinson’s Dance Class + Adult Performance Co. | 18+ | Lauren Joyner/Magalli Morana/Milanda McGinnis | Out of face | Stage Makeup | N/A | White & denim, funky socks |
Show 2. Saturday, May 30 6pm
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Dance Project is a non-profit resident organization of the Greensboro Cultural Center, made possible by a significant in-kind contribution from Creative Greensboro, the City of Greensboro’s office for arts & culture.
Dance Project is a non-profit resident organization of the Greensboro Cultural Center, made possible by a significant in-kind contribution from Creative Greensboro, the City of Greensboro’s office for arts & culture.
