Spring Dance Performance 2026

Information and Policies

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Q: What is Spring Dance Performance 2026?

A: It is a professional dance production that works with a professional stage lighting/audio company and sound editors. The dancers wear beautiful dance costumes with hair and light stage makeup. It is combined with student and Director choreography. Dancers enroll in a 5-month consecutive intensive dance program in their selected styles of dance and assigned levels.

Q: Who is eligible for this program?

A: Girls and boys, ages 2-17, beginning or experienced are enrolled in a 5-month program beginning on Monday, December 1st and consecutively continues through Saturday, May 2nd, 2026.

Q: When, where and what time is Spring Dance Performance 2026?

A: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville, Texas

Performances: Solo, Private Lessons, Rhythm and Hip Hop Showcase begin at 5:00pm

Performance: “Wicked” begins at 6:30pm-8:00pm

Q: What other important dates should I save in my calendar?

A: Friday, May 2nd from 4-8pm is our Final Full Rehearsal at the TSC Performing Arts Center. The month of April will have an altered dance schedule; all dance families will be notified of specific schedule. The week of “Performance Week”, 4/27-4/29 all performers’ ages 2-17 attend a special schedule from Monday through Wednesday. During the months of January-April, Saturday rehearsals are a possibility at the dance studio and would be from 1pm-5pm., schedule to be released as needed.

Q: What styles of dance and music are performed?

A: Contemporary, Modern, Lyrical, Jazz, Ribbons, Hip Hop, Rhythm, Theatre Dance and Student/Director Choreography. Music can be from any era or genre.

Q: What fees are associated with Summer Dance Performance?

A: Besides the Monthly Tuition, there is a Participation Fee and Costume Fee. The Participation Fee includes the day/night of the performance and the final full rehearsal at TSC PAC, in-studio rehearsals. The Costume Fee includes all costumes, hairpieces, accessories, tights, earrings, undergarments, choreographer sound edit fee, and portrait for the performance program and website.

Q: Will there be an opportunity to have sponsorships and congratulatory photos in the program this year?

A: Yes, businesses can sponsor a dancer or purchase a section in our program for promotion. Dance families can purchase a section to congratulate their dancers’ accomplishments. Due on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Policies

Payments Schedule of Show/Costume Fee:

  1. A deposit payment of $20 is due on Monday, December 22nd, 2025. A 4-month payment plan will be split up between the months of January, February, March, April 2026. All payments must be paid in full of a zero balance for dancer to participate.

Participation:

Once enrolled, students are to respectfully finish the 5-month program until the end of Spring Dance Performance 2026. If for any reason, student is unable to complete program, dance family is aware that there are no refunds or credits. A deduction of any rehearsals will be taken from amount paid and from there, student would receive any costumes paid in full. The Participation Fee is $150. This includes the rehearsals, the final full rehearsal and day/night of performance.

Costume Policies:

Students are measured and according to the costume company sizing chart and are ordered. Costumes may need to be altered and does not guarantee a perfect fit. For a professional fit, we have a costume design alteration specialist. If alterations are needed, the parent is financially responsible for those fees. Costumes may not be altered or changed unless the studio sees a need for alteration.

Dance costumes are more fitted to the dancer body, can be shorter in length, can have full sleeves or sleeveless. The dance costume may have sequin. Dancer must wear costume as instructed and cannot alter the design.

TSC PAC POLICIES:

TSC PAC does not allow balloons, glass, food or drink inside house audience as these items can damage property and cause injury. We do encourage you to bring flowers and/or gifts to celebrate your daughters’ accomplishments!

Items and fees not included:

Tickets, hair, makeup and food are not included the day/night of performance. Hair must be complete before arrival on day of show. Hair style is pulled away from face, neat. May wear braids or have design. Dancers with multiple costumes will need a medium storage bin to hold costumes.

Ticket Sales:

Ticket sales begin in April 2026. Sales of the main floor will be sold first, then the balcony if needed. Each seat is a ticket for all ages. Please let Director know 2 weeks in advance for accommodations for wheelchair access and seating.

Ticket Price: $18

Jewelry:

Only earrings that are included in the Costume Fee are worn. No extra jewelry is allowed. Soloists must have any extra jewelry approved by dance studio.

Agreement of Policies:

All students and dance families are in agreement with the “Studio Policy” page on this website and are in agreement to adhere to all policies for Spring Dance Performance 2026.

Security/Backstage Passes:

Safety is extremely important to our dance studio. We have a security team onsite on May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd. Please be vigilant and report immediately to the Director or any staff for unusual activity. If needed, please call 911.

Health/Medical:

For a successful dancer performance, please do not eat fast foods, fatty foods, bioengineered foods, gassy foods, artificial foods, sodas or candy 2 days before our performance. The lunch that is packed should be healthy and handheld, with all bottles labeled. No mugs, open containers or straws are allowed.

Rest is needed on Thursday, 4/30 as we are having a final rehearsal on Friday, 5/1 and our live performance on Saturday, 5/2.

If any injury occurs where dancer will need to be taken to a medical center, 911 will be called and parent will be notified through form of text and/or phone call communication.

Please note, the performance does not stop and will continue to finish in its entirety.

Final Run Through 5/1 & Day/Night of Performance Schedule 5/2

This schedule must be respected and followed.

Bring all costume items and all dance shoes. Intro to Dance must be wearing their full costume items with shoes. Ages 7-14, wear a cover up, button down top with shorts or pants to change into all costumes and shoes.

Bring a snack bag with water, everything should be labeled. No open containers, mugs, straws.

***Schedule for Friday, 5/1***

Arrival Time: 4pm at the Loading Dock backstage door, all dancers, ages 2-18.

End Time: 8pm

SCHEDULE TO BE RELEASED IN MARCH/APRIL 2026

  1. SOLOS

  2. PRIVATE LESSONS

  3. RHYTHM

  4. HIP HOP

  5. “WICKED”

***Schedule for Saturday, 5/2***

Important Notes:

Bring all costume items and all dance shoes. Please wear a cover up, button down top with shorts or pants to change into all costumes and shoes.

Bring a snack bag with water, everything should be labeled. No open containers, mugs, straws.

SCHEDULE TO BE RELEASED IN MARCH/APRIL 2026

SOLOS

  1. PRIVATE LESSONS

  2. RHYTHM

  3. HIP HOP

  4. “WICKED”

Director Note:

I am very grateful for your trust and respect throughout this performance process. With the collaboration of the Director, Dancers and Family, our performance will strive to be successful. Thank you!