SESSION DATES
WINTER 2:
2/16-3/29
SPRING 1:
3/30-5/10
SPRING 2:
5/11-6/21
BIG SHOW 2026: 6/5, 6/6, 6/7
- Dress Rehearsal Friday 6/5 LEVELS 1-4 ONLY
- Arrive 5pm at GF High School. This does not include Ready Set Dance and Pre Level classes.
- Saturday 6/6 Levels 1-4 Shows:
- Morning Show: Arrival 10am. Show at 11am
- Evening Show: Arrival 4pm. Show 5pm
- Sunday 6/7 Ready Set Dance and Pre Level Show
- Arrival 10am. Show 11am. Brief stage placements followed by performance
- Sunday 6/7 BBDC Show
- Arrival 1pm for brief stage placements. Show 2pm
Recital FAQ’S:
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Do I need tickets to both shows on Saturday? Also- if my dancers are in both saturday and Sunday shows, do we need tickets? Yes, tickets are required for each show. It is the same show twice on Saturday, meaning your dancer is in both shows on Saturday. Sunday is our Pre classes (ages 5&6) and Ready Set Dance Classes (ages 2-5)-followed by BBDC Show (competition students only) to follow.
Why are there two identical shows on Saturday?
Performing twice gives dancers a second chance to shine and show off what they’ve been working so hard on all year-building confidence, improving performance quality, and enjoying their time on stage even more. This weekend is designed to support their growth as performers.
Offering two performances also allows more family and friends to attend by providing flexible showtimes that accommodate a variety of schedules.
Does my dancer need a ticket? No, dancers do not need a ticket if they are in the show.
What about toddlers attending as watchers? If a toddler is sitting on a lap, no ticket is needed. If they require their own seat, a ticket must be purchased.
Where do I buy tickets?Purchase tickets here:
https://33970.danceticketing.
How does costuming work? We order a full range of sizes and have dancers try them on to ensure the best fit, rather than measuring and hoping sizes come in correctly.
What shoes do they need? Details on exact footwear, tights, and colors will be sent out as soon as possible.
Dressing room assignments: Dressing room assignments will be announced ASAP. We have staff that will stay with your dancer while they are waiting to dance, before during and after.
Do we stay the whole time? Yes. We ask that all dancers remain until the finale at the end of the performance. This is an important part of recital and shows support and respect for fellow dancers and their families. It also helps avoid disruptions caused by audience members leaving early/opening the doors and letting the light come in, distracting dancers and audience members etc. Be courteous. Remember, that could be your dancer on stage.
THEATER ETIQUETTE
Must read:
When entering the theater while the show is in motion, please wait until a dance has finished before finding your seat. This helps ensure you don’t block the view of families watching their dancer on stage.
We strive to create a supportive environment while also encouraging professional etiquette in our dancers. Being part of a performance includes not only being on stage, but also being a respectful audience member.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain an enjoyable, considerate, and focused experience for everyone.
SUMMER:
SEE OUR SUMMER PAGE FOR ALL OF OUR OFFERINGS!
FALL 1:
9/14-10/19
FALL 2:
10/26-12/7
(Off 3 wks for Holidays)
DRESS CODE
GENERAL DRESS CODE:
- Clothing MUST be tight fitting and stretchy.
- ABSOLUTELY NO STREET CLOTHES OR SHOES!!!
- Hair must be UP and out of the face for all classes.
- We do not have color/brand guidelines, but for possible performances we suggest purchasing black for everything except ballet which would be pink, and lyrical tan. Subject to change.
- We sell all shoes at studio, tights, and some basic dancewear.
- Come dressed and ready according to dress code, carry in dance shoes (do not wear outside).
- Bring a water bottle.
- Do not bring anything else unnecessary as provided cubbies are small.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS BY CLASS:
- TINY TUMBLERS/DANCERGARTEN: Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt- many kids like to dress up as ballerinas. Ballet slipper/grippy sock/barefoot.
- READY SET DANCE: Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt- many kids like to dress up as ballerinas. Jazz/Hip Hop can be jazz or ballet shoe, Ballet is ballet slipper, acro is barefoot, tap is tap shoe.
- ACRO: Tight fitting clothing that allows movement, most wear leotard with shorts. Shirts should not fall over head when upside down. Barefoot.
- BALLET: Leotard, tights, skirt/shorts for warmup. Hair in bun. Ballet slipper.
- CIRCUS ARTS: Must wear full leg body suit/unitard or leotard with leggings, barefoot, hair secured in bun.
- JAZZ: Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper.
- LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY: Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper, barefoot upon instructor preference.
- HIP HOP: Clothing that allows movement. Clean sneaker not worn outside.
- MUSICAL THEATER: Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Perhaps leotard/tights/coverup or leggings/shirt. Jazz shoe or ballet slipper.
- TAP: Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Tap shoe.
- POM: Tight fitting clothing that allows movement. Clean sneaker or jazz shoe.
- ADULT CLASSES: Tight fitting athletic wear that is comfortable to move in (perhaps leggings and tank).
- Yoga: bare foot or grippy sock, mat, towel
- Barre: bare foot or grippy sock
- Ballet: ballet slipper or grippy sock.
- Circuit: sneaker
- Tap: tap shoe
- Contemporary: ballet slipper/jazz shoe/turn shoe.
- Zumba: sneaker
BBDC COMP SZN INFO:
***They send the comp schedules to us ~2 weeks before each comp
WHERE/WHEN:
- “All Out”
- Weekend of 4/24
- Albany Capital
- “3Sixty”
- Weekend of 5/15
- Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, NY-12242
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjxBxDKBIxo
DRESS REHEARSAL THIS SUNDAY (4/19):
- Rehearsal for all is 9AM-noon.
- Arrive no earlier than 8:50AM.
- Bring water and a light snack.
- FULL OUT- there will be no “marking” dances.
- Report to Studio 2! This will be the “dressing room” and Studio 1 will be the “stage”.
- Parents can help dancers in Studio 2, but ask that you observe from windows in Studio 1(if you wish) and not in the Studio so we don’t get crowded.
- Costumes are at the studio ready in a labeled garment bag- do NOT help yourself, a staff member will give them to you.
- After rehearsal, bring your costumes home.
- We will attempt to run the full BBDC “show” twice.
- We will be rehearsing without mirrors!
- Hair: middle part, low pony as hair changes won’t happen with timing like they will for the actual competition!
- Makeup/Shoe/Tights/Costume detail all found on parent page here: https://thebodybarrestudio.com/information-for-the-big-show/
ORDER:
- BBDC: HIP HOP SR (11+)Eviana Brown | Emma Canfield | Alayna Chatterton | Amelia Di Bari | Madeline Gilles | Brycen Hatt | Annaleigh Heilman | Finley Lipa | Ava Marchese | Merritt Minnolera | Etta Roberts | Wren Roberts | Aubrey Root | Cailee Rose | Samantha Smead | Olivia Stillman | Hazel Wood |
- Ammie Solo Ammie Nusskern |
- Leah, Leah Duo Leah MacAlpine | Leah Mulfinger |
- Sam Solo Samantha Smead |
- Ava Emma Hazel Trio Emma Canfield | Ava Marchese | Hazel Wood |
- Cailee Solo Cailee Rose |
- Kins, Lydia, Ellie Trio Ellianna Bennett | Kinsley Combs | Lydia Dickinson |
- BBDC: MINI Lillianna Bennett | Nettie Donnelly | Vanessa Lafontaine |
- BBDC: Lyrical/Contemporary SR Annaleigh Heilman | Ava Marchese | Charleigh Morrison | Ammie Nusskern | Cailee Rose | Samantha Smead | Hazel Wood
- BBDC: Theater JR Josie Bennett | Lydia Dickinson | Nora Pouliot | Silas Roecker | Renee Sorrell | Morgan Wagner |
- Hazel Solo Hazel Wood |
- Ammie, Melody Duo Ammie Nusskern | Melody Whitcomb |
- Mad, Ava, Merritt Trio Madeline Gilles | Ava Marchese | Merritt Minnolera |
- Evi, Sam Duo Eviana Brown | Samantha Smead |
- Annaleigh Solo Annaleigh Heilman |
- Cailee, Aubrey Duo Aubrey Root | Cailee Rose |
- BBDC: HIP HOP JR (ages 7-10) Ellianna Bennett | Josie Bennett | Kinsley Combs | Lydia Dickinson | Cordelia Hogue | Kathryn Morgan | Eleanor Petteys | Gianna Sankey | Morgan Wagner | Cora Walajtys |
- BBDC: Theater SR Eviana Brown | Emma Canfield | Madeline Gilles | Annaleigh Heilman | Ava Marchese | Ammie Nusskern | Aubrey Root | Cailee Rose | Olivia Stillman | Hazel Wood |
- Melody Solo Tap Melody Whitcomb |
- BBDC: Jazz Sr Eviana Brown | Madeline Gilles | Annaleigh Heilman | Ava Marchese | Charleigh Morrison | Cailee Rose | Hazel Wood |
- Lydia Solo Lydia Dickinson |
- Melody Solo Theater Melody Whitcomb |
- BBDC: Tap SR Ava Marchese | Olivia Stillman | Hazel Wood |
- Kins Solo Kinsley Combs |
- BBDC: ACRO Leah MacAlpine | Ava Marchese | Leah Mulfinger | Ammie Nusskern | Ava Perry | Hazel Wood |
COMPETITION NEXT SAT/SUN (4/25-26):
LOCATION: Albany Capital Center 55 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Hair/Makeup/Shoe/Tights/Costume detail all found on parent page here: https://thebodybarrestudio.com/information-for-the-big-show/
ARRIVE:
- Doors will open at 6am Saturday and 7am Sunday.
- We have our own dressing room! This is where you can find us. It will be labeled Body Barre or BBDC.
- Arrive 2 hours before your scheduled time with hair/makeup done unless otherwise noted.
- First two rows at comp are for teachers only-per competition
- Wear your TEAM JACKET!
- Change into your costume at the venue.
- There is absolutely NO RECORDING OR TAKING PICTURES at comp!! If caught-the dance will be disqualified! Pro pictures and vids being taken and will be provided to you, usually only a week after competition!
FAQ:
- Your choreographer will go backstage with you about 3 entries before you go on stage- no parents backstage.
- After performing, you will go back to the audience (you can change out of costume at this time if you wish) and wait until your awards session where you will report backstage and go on stage for this.
- Team jacket on for awards!
- After awards, you’re welcome to stay and watch as much as you want! But free to leave at this time.
- Admission for parents/spectators is FREE and not regulated for how many people come etc.
COMP RULES TO NOTE:
- The first row of seats are reserved for DANCE TEACHERS ONLY. Be sure to share this with your parents.
- There is absolutely NO recording or taking pictures. If caught recording, that routine will be DISQUALIFIED. The reason for this is for the children’s safety. There is no way for us to monitor who is recording who. We do not want anyone recording someone else’s child. As it states in our rules, if caught, that routine WILL BE disqualified. So we ask, please share with your families about not recording. (THANK YOU).
- If you have not been with us before, we take pride in creating a fun, positive, motivating, and confidence building environment where you and your dancers feel good while doing something you all love! With that said, we ask that everyone shows good sportsmanship to each and every person / studio in attendance. After all, it is all about the kids! We had a GREAT start to our 2026 season and we know this weekend is going to be a great one!
- All Out Call Out: This was something new last season! Remember: If the dancers hear “call me” play after their routine, this means they have received an All Out Call Out! STAY ON STAGE, Renee, myself, or one of the judges will be giving the dancers live feedback on why we loved that specific piece.
- We do have an Improv competition for Itty Bitty / Mini, Junior / Pre-Teen, and Teen / Senior age divisions. If interested they can sign up at the Merch table prior to the awards session in which the improv will be held. We always have a lot of fun with this!
***IMPORTANT: we will have the studio phone with us (it is a cell phone) in which you can text/call to reach us at anytime (we will be busy- but checking the phone intermittently) during the competition! 518-741-6000
BBDC COSTUME DETAILS:
All out Sched:
INFO FOR THE BIG JUNE SHOW IS BEING UPDATED/ADDED CONTINUOUSLY
2026 T- SHIRT
Sizes 2T-Adult XXL Available for pre-order.
ORDERS NOW CLOSED.
TICKET INSTRUCTIONS
Hello Dance Families!
The Body Barre is excited to be teaming up with DRT Performance Tix this year for tickets to our upcoming performance of “Big June Show” on June 6th-7th, 2026.
Tickets can be purchased at this link:
https://33970.danceticketing.com
Things you need to know:
- For the best experience, use a desktop or laptop machine when purchasing tickets.
- Tickets are going to sell fast, so be ready to make your purchase when sales start on April 15, 2026
- If you are unsure which show(s) your dancer is in, use the Performer Lookup box at the top of the shows list to search for them.
- Bookmark your receipt when you are done, as that has a link to your tickets.
- Tickets can be printed or added to your Google Wallet for your convenience.
The DRT Platform is very easy, and you should have no problems making the purchase online to get the best possible seats. But, for any technical issues relating to purchasing tickets on the DRT platform, please give DRT Performance Tix a call at 706-550-1416. If you have any questions pertaining to you or your child’s involvement in the show that you cannot find on the PARENT INFO PAGE (https://thebodybarrestudio.com/information-for-the-big-show/) please contact us directly at thebodybarrestudio@gmail.com.
- Parents dropping dancers off: do NOT check in with your ticket until you are ready to enter the auditorium. Drop your dancer where they need to be, and then check in once you’re ready to enter and stay in the auditorium.
- You will enter the school and present either a printed ticket or ticket on your phone- if you have this you will enter the auditorium faster.
- If you do not have a copy of your ticket you can email the studio to send you one, or you can see the ticket check in table where you can give them your name to retrieve your “ticket” in lieu of a physical ticket.
- If you did NOT purchase a ticket, there is risk of SELLING OUT and not having tickets available at the door. See “ticket sales” table when you enter the building.
Ticket FAQ:
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- Every attendee needs a ticket, including dancer parents
- Under 2 years old does not need a ticket but will not have their own seat- if you want your little to have a seat, they need a ticket
- You must purchase a ticket to the show time you want to attend, example: if you want to attend both 11am and 5pm, you will need a ticket to each
- Dancers in the show do not need a ticket
- Seating is open, no assigned seats and first come first served
- Theater doors open 30 minutes prior to show time
- Due to a high volume of requests to transfer tickets from one show to another last year and the administrative time to do so, there will be a $5 charge per ticket for any transferring of tickets from the AM to PM show and vice versa
- There are no refunds for purchased tickets at any time
- Clapping/cheering is encouraged for dancers!
- Studio code of conduct is enforced at show, any poor behavior from any attendee will result in dismissal from the performance
- No photo/video during show OR dress rehearsal (we will once again be providing professional photos complimentary to you, and professional video will be available for purchase for online download as our rates for video went up significantly this year we can no longer offer it complimentary) *this includes at dress rehearsal please do not post ANY photos/videos on social media before our show!
FRIDAY
JUNE 5TH
DRESS REHEARSAL FOR SAT SHOW: LEVELS 1-4
- At Glens Falls High School
- Costumes/makeup/hair just like SHOWTIME!
- Show up with hair/makeup/first costume ON but covered with robe/dress/sweats etc.
- Carry dance shoes in do not wear them outside
SATURDAY
JUNE 6TH
11AM SHOW: LEVELS 1-4
5PM SHOW: LEVELS 1-4
SUNDAY
JUNE 7TH
11AM SHOW: READY, SET, DANCE & PRE LEVELS
2PM SHOW: BBDC
DRESSING ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
Due to high traffic in the dressing rooms, all changing must be done in the bathrooms or in the changing pods provided in the dressing rooms! Do not undress outside of bathroom/changing pods.
COSTUME INFO
We pride ourselves in choosing costumes for our show that average ~$60 and try to incorporate dance wear pieces that can be reworn for class or everyday. We let the performance speak for itself over putting the burden of expensive costumes (typically $100+ even 15 years ago!) or spending funds on stage decor/props that would be expenses passed through onto parents. Our show is simple but FUN and wonderful.
We have all tights and jazz/ballet/tap/turn shoes available for purchase at the studio in the retail section of the parent lounge!
See front desk or costume manager in parent lounge for assistance!
MAKEUP/HAIR INSTRUCTIONS
ALL CLASSES WILL BE IN THE SAME HAIR UNLESS NOTED SPECIFICALLY!
PLEASE no jewelry (clear stone stud earrings are OK), no nail polish, no hair ties on wrists, no temporary tattoos.
HAIR:
Pre Ballet, Ballet 2-3, Ballet 4: Low BUN with center part
ALL OTHER DANCES: Low ponytail with center part.***this includes all Ready Set Dance and other toddler classes! All the same hair.
MAKEUP:
We HIGHLY suggest but will never require any child to wear makeup.
RECOMMENDED:
Eyes: Natural colored shadow (brown tones), liner, mascara or fake lashes
Cheek: Bronzer/blush
Lip: Red lip