Photo: Sean Openshaw Photography

2025-2026 SHOWS

Nov. 7, 2025
Fall Ballet show: The Nightmare Before Christmas

3:00pm
Sinagua Middle School

Important Dancer Dates

  • Picture Day: Nov. 15, ATD studio, times TBA
  • In-Studio Rehearsals (dress out for ballet):
    • Nov. 8, 9 am – noon
    • Nov. 15, 9 – 11 am
  • Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Fri. Nov. 21, 5-7 pm, Sinagua Middle School
  • In-Studio DRESS Rehearsal
    • Dec. 6, 9 am – noon
  • Day of show: Dancers check in backstage READY to perform, 1:30 pm

Tickets go on sale Nov. 24 9 am — $12 in advance, $15 day of show.

Tentative: Feb. 7, 2026
Company Showcase

3:00pm
Sinagua Middle School

Important Dancer Dates

  • Picture Days: TBA
  • Tech/Dress Rehearsal: TBA
  • Dancers check in backstage READY to perform: TBA

Tentative: May 9, 2026
“It’s Showtime!”
Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop recital

3:00pm
Sinagua Middle School

Important Dancer Dates

  • Picture Day: TBA
  • Tech/Dress Rehearsal:  TBA
  • Dancers check in backstage READY to perform: TBA

*Fall ballet recital fee $50.00 and $25 costume rental

*Spring recital fee $65 for 1st class/dance, $12 recital fee for each additional class/dance; $75 per class costume deposit due 12-1-25

*Performing in the recitals is not mandatory.
*Additional fees for costume, rehearsals, tickets, etc.
**Dates and times subject to change.

Recital hair and makeup

Dancers must have stage makeup and hair done as instructed with their costumes.

See the basic makeup information at the left and videos below.

Need help? Contact the ATD Booster Club, ATDboosters@gmail.com

Company dancers: Do your regular competition makeup for recitals unless otherwise instructed by your teacher.

For all of our ballet performers
HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT BALLET BUN:
For younger performers and those new to the stage
HOW TO DO SIMPLE STAGE MAKEUP:
For more experienced performers
HOW TO DO STAGE MAKEUP: