Performance Opportunities
Performances That Inspire
Our students perform on professional stages, building confidence and celebrating the artistry they've developed.
Performance Opportunities
We encourage all of our students (Pre-Ballet and up) to participate in our 2 annual performances: The Children's Nutcracker and the June "Triple Bill" featuring ballet, jazz & modern choreography.
Non-Company Participation
Pre-Ballet, Elementary & Intermediate Level
$200
- ✓ Costume & theater rental
- ✓ Rehearsal time
- ✓ Cast t-shirt
Student Company
Levels 1-5
$400
- ✓ Costume & theater rental
- ✓ Rehearsal time
- ✓ Cast t-shirt
- ✓ Headshot & bio in program
All Company dancers must have near-perfect attendance in regular classes and can only miss 2 rehearsals per performance season.
Triple Bill 2026
Rehearsal Schedule at DcD
Company Rehearsals
Company A (Level 5)
Starting Saturday, March 14th • 11:00-2:00
Company B (Level 3 & 4)
Starting April 11th • 11:00-12:30
Apprentice Company (Level 2)
Starting April 11th • 12:30-1:30
Junior Company (Level 1)
Starting April 18th • 1:30-2:30
Level Classes
Intermediate Level (Age 7+)
2:30-3:30
Elementary & Pre-Ballet (Age 3+)
2:30-3:30
Studio Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, June 6th at DcD
Cast A • 11:00-1:30
Cast B • 2:00-4:30
The Children's Nutcracker
Held annually at Lakewood Cultural Center over Thanksgiving Weekend, this magical holiday event is an optional performance for students ages 3 and up.
Location
Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO
Ticketing
$40
Per ticket (includes parking)
Assigned seating (320 seats). Online tickets incur $5 order + $2.75/ticket fee.
Box Office: 303-987-7845
Registration Levels
- • Company A (Level 5)
- • Company B (Level 3 & 4)
- • Apprentice (Level 2)
- • Junior Company (Level 1)
- • Intermediate (age 7+)
- • Elementary (age 5+)
- • Pre-Ballet (age 3+)
All rehearsals at DcD studios, 1958 Elm Street.
Non-Company Participation
Ages 5 and up
$200
✓ Rehearsal time
✓ Costume rental
✓ Theater rental
✓ Filming costs
✓ Cast t-shirt
✓ Live-streamed & recorded
Space is Limited!
Cast in 2 shows (Sat & Sun). 12 spaces per cast for Pre-Ballet, Elementary, and Intermediate level dancers.
Company Participation
Level 1 and up
$400
✓ All non-company inclusions
✓ Headshot & bio in program
✓ Enhanced commitment level
Cannot miss more than 2 rehearsals. Near-perfect attendance required. Parents and dancers must co-sign Company Contract.
All casting decisions are final. We ask all dancers to accept their roles graciously.
Rehearsal Schedule
Company A
Starting August 23rd • 10:00-2:00 (No rehearsal August 30th)
Company B
Starting September 6th • 12:00-1:30
Apprentice Company
Starting September 6th • 1:30-3:00
Junior Company
Starting September 6th • 11:00-12:00
Intermediate Level
Starting October 11th • 11:00-12:00 / Cast 2,4 • 12:00-1:00
Elementary Level
Starting October 25th • 1:00-2:00
Pre-Ballet
Starting October 25th • 11:30-12:30
All rehearsals take place on Saturdays at DcD.
Performance Hair & Makeup
Make-up Box Essentials
Hair
- • Hair Brush (coarse bristles)
- • Bobby pins (matching hair color)
- • Hair nets (matching hair color)
- • Barrettes (matching hair color)
- • Ponytail holders
- • Hair spray/gel
General
- • Eye make-up remover
- • Make-up remover wipes
- • Clear adhesive tape
- • Band-Aids
Makeup Products
Foundation & Eyes
- • Foundation (long-wearing)
- • Eye-shadow (natural/brown)
- • Mascara (waterproof)
- • Eye liner (dark brown for young, black for older)
Color & Advanced
- • Lipstick (L'Oreal Colour Riche #754 Sugar Plum)
- • Blush (rose, light plum, or light pink)
- • False eyelashes (Andrea Mod Lash #21 Black) - Advanced only
- • Eyelash glue (tube) - Advanced only
Everything except dancewear available at Walgreens, Walmart, etc.
Nutcracker Hair Instructions
Party Scene
Hair parted on the right with sides pulled up, twisted and secured with matching hair colored barrette. Rest of hair brushed out and curled. Hair pulled up into a bun once Party Scene is completed.
Before Arriving at Theater
All young students should have their hair done and ready to go before arriving at the theater.
Short Hair
Hair parted on right with sides pulled up, twisted and secured nicely with matching hair colored barrette.
How-To Hair Video
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