2026 Dance Show Information Pack

Dance Show

Information Pack

Dancing Around the World

Saturday 17th  & Sunday 18th MAY 2025

The Beacon Arts Centre

DATES FOR THE DIARY  –

Vocal Recording Session – 22nd March 2026 @ TDC STUDIOS

Easter Holidays - 6th -13th of April (Please note this is the only week we have off, we will run as normal the first week and any other bank holidays etc)

Technical Rehearsal at The Beacon Arts Centre Greenock – Sunday 3rd of May

TDC Studios Final Rehearsal - Sunday 24th of May

Show Days at The Beacon Arts Centre – Saturday 30th May & Sunday 31st May

Week off Post Show - from June 1st to Monday the 8th, for some R&R after our show.

All information regarding each of the above dates can be found below –

VOCAL RECORDING SESSION

It is so important for the children who attend our Musical Theatre classes to know the lyrics to the song/songs they are performing for the show. Lyrics have been shared and worked on in class, we would appreciate your support in encouraging your child to practice these regularly throughout the weeks before the recording session.

Times & songs for each session are below;

Junior MT – 10-10:45am

Inter MT - 11-12pm

Senior MT – 12-1pm

Junior MT –

'I’m on my way'

'Let’s get married'

'Life with you'

'500 miles'

'Sunshine on leith' - all by the Proclaimers

Inter MT -

'Amigas cheetahs'- cheetah girls 2 soundtrack

Senior MT –

'New York, New york' - Anna Uzele and original broadway cast from New York New York broadway musical.

REHEARSAL'S

It is crucial for all show participants to attend the rehearsal at our venue, The Beacon Arts Centre. This rehearsal will follow the same procedure as classes: parents should drop off their children at the designated time slot and return for pick-up. While parents are welcome to wait in the coffee shop in the foyer, they are not allowed into the auditorium. This rule is set by The Beacon Arts Centre, and we appreciate your cooperation. Please refer to the schedule below for your allocated rehearsal time.

ON STAGE REHEARSAL - SUNDAY 3rd MAY @BEACON ARTS CENTRE

10 - 10.45am – BABIES

10.45 – 11.45am – PRE SCHOOL

11.45-1.45pm – JUNIORS

1- 5pm – INTERS

1– 2.15pm BOYS

1– 5pm – SENIORS

If you child only attends acro they will be required during the boys rehearsal time 1pm - 2.15pm on May 3rd, we also ask that any juniors who attend an acro class stay for the additional 30 mins (until 2.15pm) to rehearse these classes.

FINAL STUDIO REHEARSAL - SUNDAY 24TH MAY @ TDC STUDIOS

10.30-12PM - JUNIOR

11.30-12.15 - BOYS

12.00-12.30 - ALL ACRO DANCERS

12.30-3PM - INTER/SENIOR

Please note if your child participates in an acro class in addition to their junior, inter or senior classes, they are required for the additional times above.

SHOW START TIMES & ARRIVAL TIMES

Saturday 30TH MAY – SHOW STARTS AT 5.00PM, arrival times as follows:

3.30PM – INTERS & SENIORS

3.45-4.00PM – JUNIORS

4.15PM – BOYS, ACRO ONLY PUPILS, BABIES & PRESCHOOL

Sunday 31ST MAY  STARTS AT 2PM, arrival times as follows:

12.30PM – INTERS, SENIORS

12.45-1PM – JUNIORS

1.15PM – BOYS, ACRO ONLY PUPILS, BABIES & PRESCHOOL

SHOW RECORDING

This year's performance will be filmed and available to view online via a Vimeo link. The cost for the show recording has been covered for you and will be sent out to you via email once available.

COSTUME EXTRAS

These are items that the pupils will need on top of their costumes provided by us ON HIRE. We ask that everyone check this list and have the appropriate extras for the performance. If you are unsure of the correct footwear your child needs for their class(es) please do ask when at drop off.

BABIES & PRE SCHOOL – Plain White frilled ankle sock. White pants. No vests.

BOYS - Black underwear. No vests. Black ankle socks.

JUNIORS – Plain White frilled ankle sock. White pants. No vests.

INTERS – Plain black ankle sock. Nude underwear – bras/vests and pants or nude all in one.

SENIORS – Nude underwear – bras & pants.

Ballet Tights for both Inter and Senior Ballet as always

ONCE COSTUMES ARE COMPLETELY FINALISED ANY EXTRAS REQUIRED BY STUDENTS WILL BE SENT OUT AT A LATER TIME. Though we expect there to be none ATM.

IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT DANCERS HAVE THE CORRECT DANCE SHOES FOR EACH CLASS. DANCE SHOES WILL BE NEEDED FOR THE SHOW AND CHILDREN SHOULD BE WEARING THESE TO PRACTICE IN FROM NOW. IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRECT FOOTWEAR WE ASK THAT YOU LOOK TO GET THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Full uniform and Footwear requirements were shared via email and blog Last Month. Please note we kindly requested that ALL pupils must have the correct footwear and uniform before the end of last month and we still have a number of pupils coming to class with none.

This is so important to practice and beak in the correct footwear to prevent injury and feel prepared. - Senior MT character shoes and all tap classes especially!!

All dancers will also need their TDC T-shirt and black TDC leggings or plain black leggings for the finale.

Limited edition show t-shirts are NOW available to order.  These t-shirts are also suitable for the finale. Please note the limited edition show t-shirts are not available online as these are only limited edition for our show and these can only be ordered through us at class or via email/text or message. Personalisation for show t-shirts is NOT available. Payment can be handed in a sealed envelope with your name and which size you would like marked on the front and the correct amount inside or via bank transfer after correspondence via a message. Show t-shirts are priced at £22.50 each and are available in the following sizes:

Children’s sizes – Age 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-11, 12-13

Adult sizes – Small, medium, large, XL, XXL

All show t-shirt orders must be placed by the Friday 3rd April to arrive in time for the show.  

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Can we please take this opportunity to ask that ALL of your child’s personal belongings i.e. shoes, costume extras, clothing etc is clearly marked with their name. We can’t be held responsible for lost property however, names on personal belongings help us to rectify a problem like this more efficiently.

Can we also ask that each child only brings a small bag with only the essentials; shoes, any costumes extras, drink and a small snack (NO NUTS). Drinks bottles must be leak and spill proof! Please keep in mind costumes when providing snacks, nothing that spills, stains or is brightly coloured.

Changing areas will be reset on Saturday evening after the show therefore all pupils must take their bags home with them and bring back with them for Sundays performance. No Costumes must be taken from the Venue at all.

HAIR

Babies & Pre-school – bunchies/pig tails where possible.

All other student’s hair should be up and scraped back off the face – style can be individual to each dancer. No hair accessories and any bobbles should be the same colour as hair.

Glitter is allowed. Please note all hair to be done prior to dropping your child off. If you need assistance with hair for your child please let us know in advance, however you may be asked to arrive slightly earlier to accommodate this.

Make up is not necessary however should you wish to apply make up to your child this should also be done prior to dropping your child off at their designated time.

PARENT HELPERS

Thank you so much to all of those who have volunteered as a parent helper backstage this year, the show could not run without you and your help is greatly appreciated. Can we please remind you there are strict rules backstage and once the children arrive, parents who are not helpers are NOT allowed backstage. All of our helpers will be identifiable to venue staff and anyone who is not a helper will not have backstage access. Parent helpers are asked to attend a meeting to be talked through a breakdown of the evening and how things will work. Attendance at this meeting is extremely important as you will be given the names of the children you are helping and we ask where possible that you make yourself known to them and their parents in advance.

If you have signed up as a helper, we will be reaching out with info about PVG protection, and helper packs and assignments soon. Keep your eyes peeled.

FINALE

All pupils will need to arrive wearing their uniform to change into after they have performed their dances. All dancers will need their TDC T-shirt and black TDC leggings or plain black leggings/joggers for the finale.

Baby and Pre-school pupils will have their own finale at the end of the first half of the show, then they will be free to be collected by one parent at the interval.

Thank you for taking the time to read, please get in touch if you need any further information. We cannot wait for another amazing show performance.