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.
• Students are required to remain backstage with instructors for the length of the full show unless they are in a Creative Movement class.
•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