Academy of Classical & Contemporary Dance       Recital Information 

RECITAL SHOW TIMES

  • DATE: Saturday, June 6th, 2026
  • SHOWTIME: 10:00AM
  • PLACE: Sandler Center of the Performing Arts 201 Market St, VA Beach, VA 23462
Dancers need to be backstage no later than 9:00AM. All dancers should enter back-stage via the performer’s entrance to the theatre. This entrance is on the side of the building that faces the Westin Hotel. One person should bring the dancer backstage and then make their way to the front of the theatre. All dancers should arrive with their hair
and make-up done.
Other than volunteers, no parents will be allowed backstage at any time during the recital. Please send a snack with your  dancer, but please nothing that will stain their costumes. Dancers are required to stay through the finale.

DRESS REHEARSAL

  • DATE: Friday, June 5th, 2026
  • ARRIVAL TIME: 5:00PM
  • Start Time: 5:45PM
  • PLACE: Sandler Center of the Performing Arts 201 Market St, VA Beach, VA 23462
A full-dress rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, June 5th, 2026. Rehearsal will start promptly at 5:45. As soon as your child has completed their rehearsal, we are going to ask that you leave the building. 
ATTENDANCE AT DRESS REHEARSAL IS  EXPECTED. Any dancer who does not attend dress rehearsal will not be permitted to perform in the recital. This is a full-dress rehearsal; dancers should come just as they would for the recital, i.e., costume, make-up, hair, etc. All dancers need stage make-up. Younger dancers need light make-up application. Older dancers should wear heavier make-up. All dancers need foundation, powder, earth tone eye shadow (not blue), blush, eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick. Nail polish is not to be worn and only clear stud earrings are acceptable. Hair is to be pulled straight back into a bun at the crown – NO BANGS OR POOF. 
Attendance at dress rehearsal is restricted to one parent only. Dancers are required to stay for their entire show on Saturday. Please meet your child as soon as possible at the conclusion of their show. All dancers under the age of 10 will be picked up in  their dressing room.

TICKETS

Due Date: COMING SOON!
For the 2026 recital, each family will pay a recital fee of $160.00. This will include 6 tickets, your recital t-shirt for 2026 and a downloadable video package. If you have more than one dancer in your family, please add $20.00 for each additional t-shirt you need. An order form is at the end of this packet of info. 

I will be able to sell tickets at the door this year. The cost to purchase a ticket at the door will be $25.00… CASH ONLY!

 BACK STAGE VOLUNTEERS

For our younger classes, I will be needing backstage volunteer moms! Please reach out if you are able to help. This is vital for the success of our show!

LAST TUITION PAYMENT

Tuition at the studio is not based on a monthly schedule of classes. It is based on a weekly number of total classes/hours for the year. Your total is then broken up into equal installments. Your final payment will be due on TBD.


If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask someone in the office. Thank you very much; we look forward to a great recital!

PICTURES

  • DATE: The entire week of May 11th - 15th, 2026 
  • PLACE: ACCD Studio (677 Oak Grove Road Chesapeake, VA 23320) 
Pictures are taken at the studio. Everyone has been receiving sewing instructions with their costumes which stipulate all necessary items needed. Please find your dancers class and the corresponding time that you will need to be at the studio in the schedule attached to this email.

ACCD 2026 Picture Day Instructions:

You have TWO OPTIONS for ordering photos: you may order the digital files (see instructions below) or physical photo prints (see instructions below).

Order Physical Photos:

After picture day, you may order physical photos from the online purchasing gallery with a credit card. The photos will be delivered in the mail. The online gallery information will be emailed to you after picture day.

Order Digital Files:

This option is the BEST choice for those dancers in 3 or more dances or if you have more than 1 dancer at the studio.

To pre-order the digital files from picture day, please complete and submit the google form below *AND* complete your payment via Paypal. Paypal is the only payment method accepted when ordering digital files.


You have the option to pre-order the digital files for ONE child ($149), or ALL siblings ($199).


A separate email will be sent to you with an attached link for ordering.