Spring Dance Showcases – June 3rd & 5th
June 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
In June, our students are invited to perform in an informal Spring Dance Showcase for family and friends. Due to the volume of students, we will have 2 separate Showcases.
Spring Dance Showcase 1– Tuesday June 3rd– 6:30pm-7:30pm
Spring Dance Showcase 2– Thursday June 5th– 6:30pm-7:30pm
Dance Uniform Attire
In lieu of expensive costumes, all participants wear their class uniform. The correct attire for the Spring Dance Showcase is also a guide, when buying dancewear for class. Students should wear their uniform in class all year. Let us know if you have any questions about appropriate dancewear. Refer to the dancewear requirements for your class, listed in the following link: https://pdxmetroarts.org/dance-uniforms/ No leotards with attached skirts, decorative trim, sleeves, spaghetti straps or other colors are appropriate. Some uniform supplies are available in the PMA student store.
Private Note to Parents
Girls– Dancers never wear underpants under their dancewear. They become bulky, uncomfortable and end up being visible to everyone in class. It is embarrassing to these young ladies for everyone to see their underpants. Please do not send them to class dressed inappropriately.
Boys—Young boys should put the leotard on first, which will provide the necessary support. Plain black leggings or tights are then worn over the leotard. More mature boys will need to wear a dance belt for support.
Hair Styles & Misc. for Dance Students
For all dancers, hair should be pulled back away from their face. Long hair needs to be secured neatly in a bun, net, hair pins or with a barrette. Short hair should be kept off the face with a headband or barrettes. All jewelry should be left at home and not worn in class or performance. Flying hair or jewelry can cause injury and interferes with movement. It is especially important that no hair decorations be worn. Staff will be available to help with hair.
Class Photos
A class photo will be taken of each class the day of their dress rehearsal 5/24/25. Your dancer is required to wear their class uniform for their class photos. Copies of the class photo can be purchased through our office until July 7th.
Summer Dance
Register Now! https://pdxmetroarts.org/summer-camps-and-workshops/ Please don’t skip dance this summer; it really sets everyone back. It is imperative that students continue through the summer to maintain their technical skills. This plea comes from the entire staff. Let’s not spend the first three months of fall term just getting back to where we are now.
Dance Inclusive Camps: Cinderella Dance Camp, 4 Arts Camps in June and August, Way Off Broadway Camp
Summer Dance Intensive: For Ballet levels 3-4- Essential to maintain your current technique levels.
If you are unable to acquire a class uniform for your child, we do have a limited number of loaners for the class photo and performance. Please let us know as soon as possible what you will need to borrow.
Dress Rehearsal for both Spring Dance Showcases will be on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Class Photos will also be taken at this time. Students should arrive 15min prior to their scheduled rehearsal time, dressed and ready to go. Arrive earlier if you need assistance.
**REMINDER: A dress rehearsal means that all dancers should arrive in their class uniform with their hair performance ready. Please read the schedule below carefully:
Dress Rehearsal- Saturday 5/24/2025
9:15am-10:15am–
Pre-Dance 1 Sat- Emilie
Pre-Dance 2 Sat: Emilie
Ballet 1 Sat- Emilie
Ballet 2– Emilie
10:15-11:00am
Pre-Dance 1 Monday– Amy
Pre-Dance 2 Monday– Amy
Pre-Dance 2 Tuesday– Amy
11:00am-11:30am
Ballet 1 Monday – Krista
Ballet 1 Thursday- Krista
11:30am-12:00pm
Tap 1 Monday- Carter
Tap 2 Monday- Carter
12:00am-12:30am
Hip Hop 1 Wednesday – Damien
12:30pm-1:00pm
Ballet 3- Noah
Day/Time TBA
Ballet 4 & Pointe- Nancy & Jillian
Need Help with Hair?
During Dress Rehearsal, there will also be 3 opportunities for parents to attend a hair clinic, where you will learn how to best get your child’s hair performance ready. Choose a time block that works best for you. ** Note: You must bring your own brush. Hair Clinic w/Miss Nancy 8:45am-, 10:00am & 11:00am
Hair kits $1.25 each including hair bands, bobby pins, hair pins and hairnets