October 26th 11am Mactoberfest **Diamonds, Pearls, Creative Space, Rhythmic Soles**

Arrive: 10:50am

Performance: 11am

Attire: Halloween costumes or an old dance costume that you can safely perform in (shorts or leggings underneath). Hair in ponytails. 

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November 2nd Day of Dance **Opals & Dancers Ages 12+**

9am-4pm TPAC Chesapeake College FREE

Attire: Black Company Leotards plus Co logo Leggings & Jackets. Hair in braids or clean ponytails. No strays, bangs, or wisps.

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Nov 9th 11am Holiday Bazaar at St Benedict in Ridgely **Due to limited space, we will only be doing a few Solos from the Nutcracker**

Clara Solo (Leah), Snow Doll Solo (Jahzara), Rose (Brynlee), Lotus (Ashlynn only), Sugar Plum Solo (Miranda)

Attire: Hair in bun, flesh tone tights, ballet slippers, full costume.

Leave from studio at about 10:40am, arrive at St Benedict's at about 10:45am, perform at about 11am, return to studio at about 11:20am. Jump in to Company Class.

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Dec 5th Denton Holiday Performance **Diamonds, Pearls, Opals**

Attire: Favorite warm holiday/winter pajamas & company sneakers. Layers underneath should be black (such as long sleeve shirt, leggings, socks) & as needed depending on weather. Hair should be in braids or ponytails (pigtails are also ok). Ear warmers/ear muffs are allowed, as well as hand warmers - again, if needed, depending on weather. 

**Important changes for tomorrow's event!!!** We will now be performing the parade routine, PLUS the Pearls, Crew, & Tap Team holiday dances at the Denton Christkindlmrkt at 5:30pm. This performance will be *instead* of the Denton parade. All attire remains the same. Dancers should meet at 5:20pm at Market & 3rd St in Downtown Denton. We will be performing in front of the Christmas tree(s) at 5:30. The DJ will be playing our music. After this performance, dancers will be dismissed to parents. Classes are going on as normal at the studio so dancers who have Thursday classes, will then report to class. 

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Dec 7th - Nutcracker Library Storytime **Characters from The Nutcracker: Clara, Mrs Staulbaum, Louise, Fritz, Drosselmeyer, Nutcracker, Rat Queen, Snow Queen, Sugar Plum Fairy, more tba asap.**

Denton Library

9am-11:30am

Full Costume, Hair in Bun, Flesh tone Tights & Leotard, Ballet Slippers.

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Dec 7th - Ridgely Christmas Parade **Diamonds, Pearls, Opals** 

Attire: Favorite warm holiday/winter pajamas & company sneakers. Layers underneath should be black (such as long sleeve shirt, leggings, socks) & as needed depending on weather. Hair should be in braids or ponytails (pigtails are also ok). Ear warmers/ear muffs are allowed, as well as hand warmers - again, if needed, depending on weather. 

Line Up at Martin Sutton Park - 6:15pm Sharp

Step Off - 6:45pm

Pick Up - Directly after our performance. By the train station.

Parade Route - Martin Sutton to Central Ave, down Central & turn Left towards the train station. We will perform periodically but definitely in front of Town Hall. 

 

February 7th - Washington Wizards Pre-Game Performance with the National Dance Foundation **Open to all branches of Company**

*Payment & Registration due by January 11th.

Call Time: 5:00pm (Tentative) Game Time: 7pm

Attire: Hair in ponytails, recital makeup. NDF shirts, Black Leggings, white sneakers.

Tickets:
Level 1 - for all dancers…includes Ticket, special NDF T-Shirt (this is also available for teachers, family members etc) $99 each
Level 2 - Ticket only $50 each

Dancers do need tickets.

Community Service: 8 hours (Bring in your Service Learning form for Ms Bri to sign.)

Video of Shout Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bHVtQjvXAo

Video of Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl3RAgLOOuI

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Saturday, Feb 22nd Day of Dance Chesapeake College **Opals & Dancers 12+**

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Friday, March 14th Free performance by the Ballet Theatre of Maryland at the YMCA in Centreville from 5:30-6:30pm.

The address for the YMCA is: 210 Vincit St, Centreville, MD. Register here: https://www.carolecasciofund.org/march-free-dance-performance-registration/

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Saturday, March 29th 

Sat Ballet - regular time

In Studio Dress Rehearsal - Student Choreography Showcase 10:30am-12pm Full Cast

Lunch Break 12-12:30pm

In Studio Dress Rehearsal - Like a Girl Benefit Concert 12:30-2:30pm Full Cast

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Monday, March 31st 

In Studio Dress Rehearsal - Movement Opal (High Schoolers) 4:45-5:15pm

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Saturday, April 5th **Opals**

Participation & Performance at the Eastern Shore Arts Festival at Chesapeake College

TPAC Chesapeake College

Tentative Schedule:

9am Contemporary Class (Sat Ballet & Opals)

10:45am-12pm Rehearsal for Movement

12pm Lunch Break (pack a lunch)

1-2pm Performance

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Friday, April 11th **Opals**

In Studio Concert Rehearsal 7:15-9pm

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Saturday, April 12th **Diamonds, Pearls, Opals, Crew & Tap Team, Additional Student Pieces**

Student Choreography Showcase 

TPAC Chesapeake College

Call Time: Opals - 10:15am; Diamonds, Pearls, & Remaining Cast - 11:30am

Doors Open: 12:30pm

Showtime: 1pm

(Tickets are $15/audience member. Kids 2 & under are free.)

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***Dancers who are in both Showcase & Concert should bring a healthy packed lunch to eat between shows (carbs, protein, fruit & veggies, water).***

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Saturday, April 12th **Pearls, Opals, Crew, Tap Team, Int/Adv Jazz, Int Contemporary, Adv Contemporary, Sat Ballet**

Annual Benefit Concert - Like A Girl

TPAC Chesapeake College

Call Time: 3:30pm 

Doors Open: 4:30pm

Showtime: 5pm

(Tickets are $15/audience member. Kids 2 & under are free.)

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Saturday, April 19th **Opals**

Regular Schedule

Ballet 9:15-10:30am

Company Rehearsal 10:30am-12:30pm

Agenda: Horizons Pieces (Movement, I Am Woman, Woman's World, Respect, Everybody Dance Now, Rio, Lose Control, Femininomenon) & Recital Pieces (I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Human, Movement, etc)

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Saturday, August 26th Sat Ballet & Opals as usual. Costume check in & inventory. Bring all studio borrowed costumes from the Showcase & Concert plus what is needed for Horizons (see below). We will repack bags for Horizons.

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Saturday, April 26th **Opals, Crew, Tap Team, Int/Adv Jazz**

Horizons Fine Arts Showcase

Parkside High School, Salisbury

Call Time: 5pm

Showtime: 6-9pm

Movement, I Am Woman, Woman's World, Respect, Everybody Dance Now, Rio, Lose Control, Femininomenon

All dances that have already been performed - same costume. Everybody Dance Now - Co Black Leotard, jeans, red bandana, Rio - blue leotard, black fringe shorts, feather fans. 

More details to come.

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Wednesday, April 30th **Crew, Tap Team, Jumps & Turns**

NCHS Spring Unity Fair - Multicultural Festival

Call Time - Dancers may head over AFTER Hip Hop class, between 5:45-6pm, find the TTP table & Ms Bri.

Performance - 6-6:30ish

Attire (to arrive & dance in): High Ponytail, light makeup, Co uniform (leotard, leggings, jackets), black Co sneakers, 2025 Co tees.

Show Order: Respect, Femininomenon, Best Day Ever, Americano (? - depends on surface), Lose Control

Afterwards, dancers will be dismissed to return to classes at the studio or they may work the studio table with Ms Bri.

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Sunday, May 25th **Diamonds, Pearls, Opals**

Strawberry Festival Parade

Meet at the train station at 11:30am. Parade steps off at 12pm. We end at Martin Sutton Park and will meet parents at the playground. Teen drivers will be dismissed without a parent. If you would like me to dismiss your middle or high schooler, just message me that it is ok. 

Attire: tbd

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Looking Ahead...

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Sunday, June 1st Opal Company Auditions

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Sunday, June 1st Final Disney Payments Due to DTM

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Saturday, June 7th Awards Ceremony 

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June 10th - 14th Recital Week

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June 29th & July 11th Nutcracker Auditions

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July 29th - August 1st Opal Company Summer Intensive

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August 4th - 7th Nutcracker Rehearsal Camp

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Sept 8th 2025-2026 Season Begins

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October 16th - 19th DTM Disney Trip

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