Show Casts, Arrival Times & Dismissal Procedure
Please see below for which show your dancer is performing in according to class name.
Arrival times and Dismissal Procedures for Show Day May 31st are below.
The Big Day is Almost Here!
Now that you have got the essentials, let's dive into the exciting details that bring the recital experience to life. This guide will walk you through the key milestones leading up to the big show, including class photo week, dress rehearsal, and of course, the grand performance itself!
Remember, this guide is your one-stop shop for everything recital-related. Keep it handy as you and your dancer prepare to shine on stage!
CAST LIST
CLASSES IN Show A on Sunday, May 31st at 1:30 pm
My First Dance Class:
Toddlers in Tutus on Monday 4 pm
Toddlers in Tutus on Tuesday 4:45 pm
Toddlers in Tutus on Wednesday 10 am
Toddlers in Tutus on Friday 10:30 am
Tiny Tappers on Tuesday 5:15 pm
Tiny Tappers on Wednesday 10:30 am
Tiny Tappers on Wednesday 4 pm
Pre-School:
Creative Movement
Move & Groove
Discover Dance
Ballet/Tap Tuesday 1 pm
KinderDance:
Tuesday 4 pm Ballet Tap
Thursday 4:15 Ballet/Tap
Tumble/Ballet/Tap
Jazz/Hip-Hop/Tumble
Boys:
Youth Boys
Elementary Boys
Dance Company:
MTV
Brand New Day
Funkytown
Other:
Junior Broadway Bound Live!
Family Dance – Elvis!
CLASSES IN Show B on Sunday, May 31st at 5 pm
Level 1:
Ballet 1
Jazz 1
Hip-Hop 1
Acro 1
Elementary Lyrical
Elementary Musical Theater
Elementary Tap
Junior Boys
Level 2:
Ballet 2
Jazz 2
Hip-Hop 2
Acro 2
Level 3:
Ballet 3 Advanced
Ballet 3 Junior
Jazz 3 Advanced
Jazz 3 Junior
Junior Musical Theater
Junior Contemporary
Hip-Hop 3
Teen Contemporary Foundations
Level 4:
Ballet 4
Jazz 4
Intermediate Contemporary
Junior Intermediate Tap
Teen Musical Theater
Level 5:
Intermediate / Advanced Hip-Hop
Advanced Jazz
Advanced Contemporary
Ballet 5
Senior Pointe
Advanced Tap
Company & Other:
MTV
Teen Showtime Jazz
Family Dance - Elvis!
Alumni Dance
Senior Solos:
Serena, Kaiya, Bella, Megan, Maddy
Show Day Procedures
Sunday, May 31st
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
201 Market St UNIT 204, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Show A | 1:30 pm
Show A is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes long and includes a brief intermission.
This intermission is simply a short break and students will not be released during this time.
Show A Arrival Times
To ensure a smooth process, we have designated arrival times for each group of dancers.
12:00 PM – Jazz/Hip-Hop/Tumble, Tumble/Ballet/Tap
12:15 PM – Ballet/Tap Tuesday 1 PM, Tuesday 4 PM, Thursday 4:15 PM
12:30 PM –AFTERNOON Toddlers in Tutus & Tiny Tappers at Monday 4 PM, Tuesday 4:30 pm, Tuesday 5:10 pm and Wednesday 4 pm
12:45 PM – Youth Boys, Elementary Boys, MORNING Toddlers in Tutus & Tiny Tappers Wednesday at 10 am, 10:30 am and Friday 10:30 am
Auditorium Opens: 1:00 PM
Show Begins: 1:30 PM
Check-In Process
· All dancers will enter and be checked in through the Performer Entrance located on Commerce Street, directly across from the Westin Hotel lobby. Staff and volunteers will escort each dancer to the dressing rooms.
· Parents will say their goodbyes at the Hug Station before students are released to the care of our staff and volunteers backstage.
· Parents are not permitted backstage during the performance.
Costumes & Preparation
· All dancers should arrive with hair and makeup completed and wearing their tights/undergarments.
· Pre-school dancers should arrive already in costume.
· Please try not to bring valuables or electronic devices backstage.
· If your dancer has any medical conditions, allergies, or medications, please notify staff in advance.
Show A Intermission
A brief intermission will occur approximately halfway through the performance.
This intermission is a short break only. Students will remain backstage and will not be released to parents during this time.
Show A Pick-Up Procedure
To ensure a safe, smooth, and efficient dismissal process, we have streamlined our pick-up procedure this year. Please read carefully and follow all directions to help avoid congestion and delays.
At the conclusion of the performance, dancers will be released directly from the stage to their parents in the auditorium. ONE parent per dancer should remain near the stage area to collect their child when their class is dismissed.
Pick-Up Time: At the conclusion of the show only
1. At the conclusion of the performance, patrons will remain seated while dismissal begins.
2. ONE parent per dancer should approach the stage area when their dancer’s class is called.
3. Students will be released from the stage in age order by class.
4. Parents will collect their child directly from the stage area.
5. After retrieving their child, families should exit the theater lobby in an orderly manner to allow space for the next class dismissal.
⚠️ No dancers will be released mid-show or from backstage. All students must remain backstage until the end of the performance and will be dismissed from the stage during the official release process.
Show B | 5 pm
Show B will begin at 5:00 PM at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.
The performance is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes long and includes a 20-minute intermission.
To ensure a smooth process, we have designated arrival times and check-in procedures for each group of dancers.
Show B Call Times & Arrival for Dancers
3:30 PM – Level 4 & 5 Dancers
3:45 PM – Level 2 & 3 Dancers
4:00 PM – Level 1 Dancers and Boys Classes
Auditorium Opens: 4:30 PM
Show Begins: 5:00 PM
All dancers must arrive on time and fully prepared before check-in.
Check-In & Backstage Procedure
All dancers will enter and be checked in through the Performer Entrance located on Commerce Street, directly across from the Westin Hotel lobby.
Staff and volunteers will escort each dancer to the dressing rooms.
Parents are not permitted backstage after check-in.
Backstage is limited to Music in Motion staff and registered volunteers only.
Please ensure dancers arrive fully prepared, as we cannot send messages, food, or items backstage once the show begins.
Backstage Guidelines
All dancers should arrive with hair and makeup completed and wearing their tights/undergarments
.
Dancers may arrive in comfortable clothes and change into costumes at the theater, or arrive already in costume if preferred.
Bring all costumes and accessories in a garment bag for easy organization.
There are no private changing areas, only group dressing rooms organized by class and age.
Students may bring a large t-shirt or button-up shirt to wear over costumes while changing if additional privacy is desired.
Please avoid bringing valuables or unnecessary electronics backstage.
Show B Pick-Up Overview
Before reviewing the full procedures below, please note which dismissal applies to your dancer:
Act 1 Only Dancers → Pick-up available during intermission at the Performer Entrance check-out table.
Level 1–3 Dancers performing in Act 2 → Released from the stage to parents at the end of the show.
Level 4–5 Dancers → Reunite with parents in the Auditorium Left Hallway in the lobby after the show.
To ensure a safe, smooth, and efficient dismissal process, please read carefully and follow all directions. There are two designated dismissal opportunities for Show B dancers: Intermission and the conclusion of the show.
Intermission Pick-Up (For Act 1 Dancers Only)
Students who only perform in Act 1 may be picked up during intermission.
Parents wishing to pick up their dancer during intermission should follow these steps:
1. Exit the theater at the start of intermission.
2. Walk to the Performer Entrance on the side of the building.
3. Report to the check-in table for dancer check-out.
4. Dancers will be lined up and ready for dismissal.
⚠️ Only dancers who perform in Act 1 only may be dismissed during intermission. Students performing in Act 2 must remain backstage.
End of Show Dismissal
At the conclusion of the performance, dismissal will occur in two different ways depending on dancer level.
Level 1–3 Dancers
These dancers will be released directly from the stage to their parents in the auditorium.
ONE parent per dancer should approach the stage area when their dancer’s class is called.
Dancers will be released in class order.
Level 4–5 Dancers
· These dancers will exit backstage and reunite with their parents in the Auditorium Left Hallway in the lobby.
· Parents should meet their dancer in this hallway location following the performance.
No dancers will be released mid-show outside of the designated intermission procedure.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping make this process safe, organized, and efficient for all dancers and families