Spring Showcase

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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!

When/Where is the Showcase?

May 30-May 31, 2026

Van Dyke Performance Space
Greensboro Cultural Center (First Floor)
200 N. Davie St., Greensboro NC 27401

Buy Tickets on sTUDIO pRO

Tickets On Sale Early May

$5 + fees

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!

Show Assignments & Schedule

Review all info:

Coming Soon!

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 4/15/2026)

Coming Soon

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

  • All families are asked to fill out a Ride Permission Form for their youth dancer, to ensure that anyone that may be picking your dancer up during the Spring Showcase weekend will have permission to do so. They will be required to show a photo ID.
  • If you do not list anyone we will list the person(s) on your registration form.
  • Thank you in advance for helping us keep your dancers safe! Please submit the following Google Form by 5.15
  • Ride Permission Form

  • Check in on 1st floor of Greensboro Cultural Center- all youth dancers must check in/out with a parent present, including 13-18
  • Parent/Guardian will be asked to show ID upon pickup, ID must match name of adult listed on ride permission form submission
  • All dancers will remain backstage for the length of the show, dancers will be allowed to watch from the audience for dress rehearsals
  • No parents will be allowed backstage during the show or in the theater during dress rehearsals, exception made for parent volunteers. Sign up ASAP
  • No child may leave early unless there is an emergency that has been communicated, we ask that all families stay for full show
  • All borrowed costume items will be left backstage
    *No food with nuts will be allowed backstage/in the theater for Dress Rehearsals and Spring Showcase- you will be alerted if there are any other allergy considerations backstage*
  • Dance Project merchandise and Spring Showcase keepsakes/gifts will be sold during the day-of each show
  • Make sure your dancer is set up for success, review our Stage Etiquette rules!
  • Want more info? Check out our slideshow from the Parent Showcase Meeting!

  • Costumes: Dance Project provides main costume pieces, although families may be asked to provide some costume items in line with their class dress code (ex: leotard, tights, dance shoes, etc)
  • Hair: Hair out of face (7 and under) “Ponytail/Bun” (8-12) for 13+ hairstyles may vary. 
  • Makeup: Light Stage Makeup (Ages 7 & under)- 1 or 2 makeup items, blush/eye makeup
  • Stage Makeup (Ages 8+)- full face makeup, eye makeup

All Classes Costume/Hair/Makeup

Coming Soon

  • The cultural center is a public building, so children must be attended at all times.
  • All parents must be present with their dancer (18 & under) for check-in / check-out.
  • We recommend you familiarize yourself with Dance Project’s Health Protocols.

Show 2. Saturday, May 30 6pm

  • See the work of our Mini Performance Company (5-7), Junior Performance Company (8-12), Teen Performance Company (ages 13-18), Adult Performance Company (ages 18+), and Rise Pre-Professional Performance Company from the 2025-2026 season.
  • Open to the public, all Dance Project families encouraged to attend!
  • Interested in joining Performance Co. for 26-27 Season? Here is your chance to see what they’re all about! For more information about our Performance Companies, see our webpage here.
  • Reception following performance. Light refreshments will be served and Semi-formal attire encouraged.
  • Featuring…

Interested in helping behind the scenes to support your dancer? Sign up here.

  • Parents: Don’t miss the chance to honor your dancer during the Spring Showcase! Let your dancer know how much you love seeing them dance with a special feature in the Spring Showcase program.
  • Don’t want to go it alone? Join with a dance buddy or get a whole class to go in on an ad!
  • Reservations MUST be secured by 5/1 to guarantee your spot in the program!
  • Pricing:

    • Quarter page: $45

    • Half page: $90

    • Full page: $135

    • Want to shout out your dancer, but don’t want to design an ad? Send us a text-only message (up to 2 lines) in honor of your dancer for just $15!

  • *Ads can be color or black/white.*

  • Examples: Program Ad Example
  • Message Donya to reserve your ad by 5/1 or before! deg327@gmail.com   

Presented by Andrew Bowen Studios

This show would not be possible without the generous support of dance-photographer Andrew Bowen. Learn more on his website below!