Saturday, December 12th
Franklin Saber Center
9:00 am & 11:00 am
The dancers are so excited to show you everything they have learned!
Schedule of Events
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Tickets:
Priority ticket sales (people who registered for VIP week) go on sale 11/4 @ 10:00 am
Regular ticket sales go on sale 11/9 @ 10:00 am
- NO extra rehearsals. Preparations for the show will be during regularly scheduled classes. (Tuesday & Saturday morning classes, see the Rehearsal tab below)
- Dress Rehearsal/Picture week is December 7th – 11th (All dancers wear their Holiday costumes to class with hair/makeup done.)
- Show Date: Saturday, December 12th
- Show Times: 9:00 am & 11:00 am
*If you have multiple costumes, bring all costumes and wear the costume that is first in the show order (don’t forget your dance shoes).
View Recital Information Below:
Ticket Information & Pre-Orders
Cost – Three Tiers:
$25/$20/$15 per ticket – reserved seating
Click HERE to purchase tickets online starting:
Priority ticket sales (people who registered for VIP week) go on sale 11/4 @ 10:00 am central
Regular ticket sales go on sale 11/9 @ 10:00 am
Please see which show(s) your dancer will be performing in, at the Show Order tab below.
Every person in the theater needs a ticket with an assigned seat.
👉 Pre-order items to pick up at the show: HERE!
Show Order
See What Time Your Dancer Will Be Participating In The Show:
Saturday, December 12th
Show I: 9:00 am (dancers arrive at 8:30 am)
Show II: 11:00 am (dancers arrive at 10:30 sm)
👉 SHOW I: Costumes & Show Order COMING SOON!
👉 SHOW II: Costumes & Show Order COMING SOON!
Costume Information
Select the show your dancer is performing in at the button below to see the performance order and what costume they require!
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All Dancers: NSDS has all headpieces that will be handed out at recitals.
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Hair: (video)
– High bun at the crown of the head
– No Part, no bangs -
Makeup: (video)
-Medium brown eyeshadow over the entire lid & dark brown in crease (or grays)
-Blush
-Black mascara and black eyeliner for the top and bottom of eyelashes
-Red Lipstick
-No jewelry, nail polish, glitter, or temporary tattoos are allowed for performances.
*Parents are responsible for all makeup and hair supplies.
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Picture Week/Dress Rehearsal: December 7th – 11th at the studio during regular class time.
- Tuesday morning classes will have pictures on Thursday, December 10th, & Saturday morning classes will be Friday, December 11th.
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Holiday Show Day and Time: Saturday, December 12th (arrive 30 minutes before your dancer’s Showtime)
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Location: Franklin Saber Center
*If your dancer has more than one costume, please come in the first costume they will be dancing in show.*
Costume Info with Show Order:
👉 Show I: 9:00 am Costume & Show Orders – COMING SOON
👉 Show II: 11:00 am Costume & Show Orders – COMING SOON
Picture/Dress Rehearsal Week
December 7th-11th
(During Regular Class Time)
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Pictures will be taken during your dancer’s regular class time by a professional photographer unless otherwise noted
- Tuesday morning classes will have pictures on Thursday, December 10th, & Saturday morning classes will be Friday, December 11th.
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Come to class dressed in the Holiday costume with hair/makeup ready for pictures
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Photo Proofs & Ordering: Photo proofs will be emailed to all families within two weeks of their dancer’s photo date. After viewing the proofs, families can decide whether they’d like to purchase photos.
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No picture envelopes or order forms are needed. We will provide the photographer with the email addresses listed in your Parent Portal. Please make sure your email address is up to date.
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Buddy, Sibling & Cousin Photos: If you’d like a photo with a buddy, sibling, or cousin, please have everyone attend one of the participating dancers’ scheduled photo time slots. Let the photography team know upon arrival so they can arrange the photo.
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If your dancer has more than one costume – please come to class in the costume that correlates with the class they are in.
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Don’t forget your dance shoes!
Performance Day Info
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
The show will begin promptly at Franklin Saber Center: Show I: 9:00 am Show II: 11:00 am
👉 Show I: 9:00 am Costume & Show Orders – COMING SOON
👉 Show II: 11:00 am Costume & Show Orders – COMING SOON
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Have your dancer visit the restroom when you arrive, before checking in with NSDS staff.
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Allow a few extra minutes.
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When you arrive, please check in at the table with your dancer located in the Lobby of the School.
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All Twinkle dancers will have one person drop them off and pick them up backstage. That person will get a wristband with dancer’s name on it and they will need that wristband to pick up dancer after show.
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All Level I and Up students will meet their parents outside after the show.
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Dancers will stay backstage for the entire show.
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Please bring any additional costumes in a garment bag, labeled with the dancer’s name on everything! Don’t forget your dance shoes (ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop). Wear street shoes to the theatre and change into dance shoes backstage.
Backstage during show:
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Staff will help with all costume changes. Parents can sit back and enjoy the show!
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No food allowed backstage. Water only.
Audience:
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No photography or videotaping during the show. It is dangerous for the performers.
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Each family will receive a Digital Download as a memory of the show approximately 6 weeks after show.
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Every person entering the theater needs a ticket with an assigned seat.
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Late Arrival Policy: Performances start at the time stated on your ticket. If you arrive late & the performance has begun, ushers will seat you where it will be least disruptive to the audience and performers.
Pick up after Show:
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ALL Twinkle dancers will need the person with the wristband with dancer’s name on it, to come backstage and can pick up your dancer. The wristband is required at pickup for all of our dancer’s safety.