Finale Showcase 2026
June 13th, 2026. Location: Maryland Hall!
Please note that there will be NO CLASSES the week of June 8-12, because we will be running onstage dress rehearsals.
On this page you will find all of the information you need to know about our 2026 Finale Showcase!
Show Orders- POSTED
Dress Rehearsal Order- POSTED
Dressing Room Assignments- POSTED
Dress Rehearsal/Show Day information- POSTED
Ticket Sales- POSTED
Show Day/Dressing Room Info for Combo, Pre, and Pre/Jr dancers: IMPORTANT- POSTED
Backstage Parent Volunteer- POSTED
Location/Dates/Times- POSTED
DAY OF Food Trucks!- POSTED
Photography- POSTED
Flowers: POSTED
Program ads and dedications: POSTED
Hair and Makeup- POSTED!
Tights requirements- POSTED!
Virtual Class Costume Book with hair, tights, and shoe requirements- POSTED!
Dress Rehearsal Orders:
Show Orders:
Dressing Room Assignments
DRESS REHEARSAL AND SHOW DAY IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TICKET INFORMATION!
All tickets can be purchased by each family using our ticket sales link.
SIBLINGS CANNOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME DURING DRESS REHEARSALS OR SHOW DAYS.
TICKET SALES LAUNCH –MONDAY MAY 4TH 9:00AM!
This is our most anticipated event of the year – a celebration of passion, dedication, and pure performance magic. With assigned seating and high demand, we strongly encourage you to be ready the moment tickets go live to secure the best spots in the house!
WHEN: MONDAY MAY 4TH, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM (Set your alarms!)
WHERE: Online – Click the TICKET LINK
Important Notes:
All tickets are assigned seating – the earlier you book, the better your view! Please do not leave individual seats between your group and others. We expect to sell out and would like everyone to be able to sit together!
Guests requiring special seating accommodations: Please contact us before ticket sales open to receive early access. Please email patrick@thenewmandancecenter.com
ALL DANCERS that wish to watch the show from the audience, in a seat, will need to purchase a ticket. Lap seating will be allowed for children 2 and under.
If a dancer has completed all of their dances and they wish to watch the show from the audience, you can check them out of the dressing room and they can watch the remainder of the show with you from the audience. If they are only in the second half, they are welcome to watch the first half from the audience, but will need to check in immediately at the start of intermission. Dancers WILL need a ticket to the show if watching any portion from the audience. Please find your spot in the dressing room prior to sitting in the audience.
All dancers under the age of 11 MUST be accompanied by an adult until they have checked in with their class parent. (THEY ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PARENT SUPERVISION DURING INTERMISSION.) There are no exceptions.
There will be 3 tiers of ticket sales this year:
General Admission/Reserved Seating:
Premier Seating *Ground Level (first 5 rows):
Premier Seating *Balcony Level (first 2 rows):
Luxury Seating *Parterre Seating/2 chair box seats:
Tickets must be purchased separately for each show. Please be sure to be precise when choosing how many tickets to purchase, and to which show. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL THROUGH OUR THIRD PARTY TICKET WEBSITE.Show 1: 6/13 TIME: 11:30 AM Show 2: 6/13 TIME: 4:30 PM
2026 SHOW INFORMATION for our younger dancers. Please read carefully.
IMPORTANT SHOW DAY INFORMATION FOR our 3/4 Combo, Pre, and Pre/Junior Dancers:
If dancers ARE in both halves of a show, please be sure you return during intermission to supervise your dancer.
Parent Volunteers:
For safety reasons, we require all 3/4 Combo, Pre & Pre/Jr Classes to keep their dancer with them for the half of the show they are NOT performing in.
We MUST HAVE 1-2 Parent Volunteers from each of our younger classes: See Volunteer Form Below:
*If you volunteer to be a backstage parent for your dancers class(es), you WILL get to watch your dancer from the wings of the stag- the best seat in the house!.
The following Combo, Pre, and Pre/Junior Classes are ONLY in one half of a show and require a specific pickup or drop-off time:
3/4 Combo Thursday 5:30-6:15pm
Pre Ballet/Pre Jazz Monday Class 4:30 & 5:00:
Pre Aerial
These dancers are ONLY in Show #1, first half.
(If dancer is not in the second half of Show #1)
Parents must pick up their dancers from the dressing room at the start of intermission or immediately after their final performance. Parents of the same sex are welcome in the dressing room to assist with costume changes.
If your dancer is performing in both halves of the show, please be sure to supervise them during intermission.
Pre Acro
Pre/Jr Hip Hop (B) Thursday 5pm
3/4 Combo Tuesday 5:30
Pre/Jr Tap Wednesday 4:30
These dancers are ONLY in Show #1, second half.
(If dancer is not in the first half of Show 1:)
Parents must drop off their dancers in their dressing rooms at the start of intermission, ready to perform. Please do not leave your dancer backstage during the first half, as no supervision will be available.
Pre/Jr Ballet/Jazz Wednesday
3/4 Combo Monday 5:15-6:00
Pre/Jr Hip Hop (A) Wednesday 4:45
These dancers are ONLY in Show #2, first half.
(If dancer is not in the second half of Show #2 . )
Parents are required to pick up their dancers from the dressing room at the start of intermission, or immediately after their dancer has completed their final performance. Parents of the same sex are welcome to enter the dressing room to assist with costume changes. If your dancer is performing in both halves of the show, please be sure to supervise them during intermission.
3/4 Combo Saturday 10:00-10:45
Pre/Jr Ballet and Jazz Saturday 9:30 & 10:00)
Pre/Jr Acro Saturday 10:30-11:00
These dancers are ONLY in SHOW #2, second half.
(If dancer is not in the first half of Show #2 . )
Parents must drop off their dancers in the dressing room at the start of intermission, ready to perform. Please do not leave your dancer backstage during the first half, as there will be no supervision available.
Parent Volunteer
They say “it takes a village” and boy, do we agree! We are in need of volunteers for both shows to assist in the following areas:
Backstage Parents: We will need 1-2 parents from each class (Level 3 and under) to assist with dancers backstage. You WILL be able to watch your student from backstage if you volunteer for this.
Pre Show Ticket/Merch/Concession Sales- form coming soon
Intermission Merch/Concession Sales- form coming soon
DRESSING ROOM PARENT VOLUNTEER FORM:
REMINDER: AS A DRESSING ROOM VOLUNTEER YOU WILL BE ABLE TO WATCH YOUR KIDS PERFROMANCE FROM THE WINGS
*ONLY PARENTS THAT VOLUNTEER WILL BE ALLOWED BACKSTAGE IN THE WINGS. Any parent is able to assist their child in the dressing room- however if you are not a registered volunteer you will not be able to watch from the wings.
**DUE TO AERIAL RIGGING SAFETY AND LIMITED BACKSTAGE SPACE NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.
Form has been removed and classes have been assigned.
Finale Showcase 2026
Where: Maryland Hall
When: Saturday June 13th, 2026
Show 1: 11:30 (Dancer call time: 10:00 AM)
Show 2: 4:30 (Dancer call time: 3:30 PM)
Dress Rehearsal Information:
Where: Maryland Hall
When: Thursday/Friday 6/11/26 & 6/12/26
SEE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE POSTED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE
Due to limited space during dress rehearsal, we ask that no more than 2 adults accompany their dancer to dress rehearsal. This is not an open event to the public. All siblings MUST stay with parents and MUST be supervised at all times.
There will be NO CLASSES HELD the week of June 8-12 due to Dress Rehearsals, Rigging and Tech.
Please have the correct HAIR, TIGHTS, SHOES, ACCESSORIES, and MAKEUP for dress rehearsal.
On dress rehearsal day, please head into the theatre upon arrival. There will be plenty of seats for each dancer to find a place for their items and parents to grab a seat and watch. Dancers and Aerialists may use the bathroom just outside the theatre to change. Please be aware that we are running on an EXTREMELY tight schedule and we cannot hold performance runs if performers are missing. Please account for traffic and other emergencies. We also require dancers to be in the audience and ready to perform at least 15-20 mins ahead of your scheduled time.
Please have your dancers gather with their class in the auditorium and be dressed and ready to dance 15 minutes prior to their scheduled time.
For dancers: If you would like to have photos of your dancer taken, please plan to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes early or plan to stay a little late as there can be lines for the photos. We cannot hold on-stage rehearsals for dancers in line waiting for photos, so we kindly ask you to plan ahead.
For Aerialists: Photos will be taken of your aerialists while they are running their piece onstage.
We will have teachers backstage assisting with dance photos, and there will be very limited space. If your dancer is 7 or older, we kindly ask parents to wait in the auditorium rather than go backstage with dancers for photos.
Photography
We’re excited to share that Irvin Simon Photographers will be onsite during our Finale Showcase rehearsals on June 11th and 12th, offering the opportunity to have professional photos taken of your dancer in costume and in action!
Photos will be taken during both rehearsal days, and families will receive a link to view and purchase images shortly afterward.
Learn more about the photographers here: www.irvinsimonphoto.com
Please note:
This is completely voluntary—participation is not required in any way.
On show day, parents and loved ones are welcome to take their own photos and videos from their seats.
However, for the safety of our performers, flash photography is strictly prohibited during the performance.
This is a great chance to capture high-quality memories of your dancer’s big moment, but again, it's entirely optional.
Here are the details:
The photographer will set up INSIDE the auditorium for ALL OF OUR AERIAL performances. He will photograph our aerialists as they run their routines under our show lighting.
There will be photography set up (location TBD) for all dancers and tumblers. Please be sure to arrive early or be prepared to stay a bit after your performer has completed their dance(s) and get your photo taken in costume!
DURING THE SHOW: We WILL allow photography to be taken during the show, however, for the safety of all of our dancers, tumblers, and aerialists, ALL FLASHES MUST BE TURNED OFF. Any sudden flashes that occur from the audience can put the safety of our performers in jeopardy.
FLOWERS!
We are excited for our upcoming Finale Showcase on June 13th!
To help celebrate your dancer’s special performance, flower bouquets are available for pre-order through one of our valued dance family small businesses, Bloom Luxury Box. Pre-ordered flowers will be available near the lobby for pickup on the day of the shows. Flowers and small gifts will be available for Pre-orders and can be placed using the link below:
Bloom Luxury Box Pre-Order Page Order Flowers Now
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Yessica at: bloomluxurybox@gmail.com
As these are smaller bouquets and Bloom Luxury Box is a local business, there is currently no deadline for pre-orders at this time.
Thank you for supporting one of our dance families’ small businesses, and we look forward to celebrating with you at the showcase!
Finale Showcase Program Ads and Dancer Dedications: AD SPACE HAS BEEN FILLED
As we prepare for our 2026 Finale Showcase, we are excited to offer dedications and advertisements in our Finale Showcase program.
Dedications are a wonderful way to celebrate your dancer’s accomplishments, memories, and journey with our studio as they take the stage to end their 2025-2026 dance season.
Advertisements are a chance to reach over 1,100 local consumers in the Annapolis area to grow your small business!!
We are offering the following options:
• Full Page Dedication – $95 Size: (4.5” x 5.5”)
• Half Page Dedication – $70 (Size: 2.25” x 5.5”)
Please note that dedication spaces and ad spaces are limited and will fill quickly- all spots are reserved on a first come first served basis.
Ad and Dedication deadline (including artwork): May 22, 2025 (or until space runs out)
To secure your spot, please email Patrick at: patrick@thenewmandancecenter.com
Payments can be made via Venmo: @Patrick-Newman16
All ads must be submitted in completed form. Unfortunately, we are unable to create your ad for you. We recommend using Canva to design your dedication ad: Canva
Please email your finished ad and/or any questions to: patrick@thenewmandancecenter.com
Thank you for supporting our dancers—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Finale Showcase 2026 Hairstyles
You'll want to see below in our "Virtual Costume Book" to see how your dancer wears their hair for each of their dances. HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT LOW BUN WITH A CENTER PART!
Hair should be parted in the middle, pulled back slick using hair gel and hairspray. Twist into bun (works best when wet) and secure with hair tie. Using hair pins/bobby pins, secure in place. add a hairnet to avoid fly-away hairs.
Please start with center part, then secure in ponytail with a hair elastic. Braid hair and secure with another hair elastic.
Center Part Low Braid:
3/4 Combo, Pre/Pre/Jr. Dancers: High Bun
High Ponytail
You’ll want to use lots of gel and hairspray to eliminate all loose hair.
Makeup Tutorial
The below video is intended to give dancers and parents a basic outline for stage makeup. This is our Competitive Team (TNC) makeup and is not required for the Finale Showcase. You can do as much or as little as you would like. This is just the recommended makeup that will look nice under our stage lights. **Note, This video was made during Covid and masks were being worn. Please be advised that you’ll want to add blush and lipstick now. Lipstick colors can vary, but our recommendation is for Combo, Pre and level 1/2 dancers to wear a brighter red lipstick. For levels 3,4 and 5 we recommend a darker red/burgundy lipstick.
Visit Dance Supplies Etc. on April 25th to receive 15% off of your entire purchase! Just be sure to let them know you are with THE NEWMAN for “Partner Studio Day”
TIGHTS INFORMATION
(Please review the Virtual Costume Book below to note which tights your dancer will be required to wear.)
All tights can be purchased online or in store at Dance Supplies Etc. in Severna Park. After checking your virtual costume book (bottom of page) for requirements, please use our document below to see what brand/color tights you should purchase.
*When shopping online don’t forget to use code NEWMAN5 at checkout to receive a discount!
*When shopping in-store, don’t forget to mention you dance at THE NEWMAN Dance Center for discount.
2026 VIRTUAL COSTUME BOOK!
(All hairpieces go on the left side of bun unless otherwise noted from instructor. Some costumes do not have hairpieces.)
