The Melrose Dance Academy Annual Recital

A large part of the dance training process includes learning through performance. This experience will help build self-esteem, self-assurance, and contribute to a sense of confidence. The rehearsal process is a tremendous learning experience as well. It helps the dancers develop retention skills, and by working with their classmates on a group performance, they learn the positive aspects of working as a team to create the best end result.

All MDA students (registered September through December) are given the opportunity to perform in our Recital at the end of our season. Participation in our Recital in not mandatory for our dances, however, we must me notified in writing by November 1 if your dancer will not be participating in the Recital. Parents are responsible for costumes deposits and balances by the due dates. Costume payments are non refundable and non transferable. Parents are also responsible for purchasing tickets to MDA performances in advance – MDA makes no guarantee that tickets will not sell out. Tickets are non refundable and no exchanges can be made. We have 3 shows on recital day, the first show being for just 2-4 year olds.

• Students must be enrolled by December to participate in the June show.
• At the Director’s discretion a new student may be invited to perform regardless of enrollment date.
• Dress Rehearsals and Recitals are held at the Melrose Veteran’s Memorial Middle School.
• No video/flash photography allowed at studio performances.
• Dancers may not be released early from the recital after their performance. This policy is in place for important safety and logistical reasons. With so many dancers involved, we follow a detailed backstage system to account for every child throughout the show. Releasing dancers early significantly disrupts this system and compromises our ability to ensure a safe and smooth event for everyone. In addition, we must remain fair and consistent with our policies. If we allow one dancer to leave early, we would need to honor similar requests from others, which would create confusion backstage and cause ongoing disruption in the audience as families come and go. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe, organized, and respectful experience for all our dancers and families.
•There are no regularly scheduled classes Recital week – the show activities replace all classes at the studio.

2025 Recital Information

Dress Rehearsal (Mandatory for all dancers in the show)- Thursday, June 5

Recital- Sunday, June 8

Picture Day- June 2 & 3

Location- Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School