September
3rd + 4th / Nutcracker Auditions
DMDA is the proud partner studio with "Nutcracker! : Magical Christmas Ballet. Click on Nutcracker tab for more information.
14th / Nutcracker Rehearsals Begin
All rehearsals will be held from 9-10:30 for all cast members.
16th / Back to Dance
Season 47 officially kicks off!
21st / Halloween Rehearsals Begin
All Halloween Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays from 10:30 - 12 with Ms. Chaelyn.
This years production is open to ALL dancers ages 6+. Must be available for rehearsal times on Saturdays & commit to at least one production showcase.
Opportunities This Season:
LKPT Main Street Trick or Treat Event: October 25th
28th / Production Rehearsals
Nutcracker: 9-10:30
Halloween: 10:30 - 12
30th / Monthly Tuition & Auto Payment Due
Please Note: No Late Fee for September.
30th / Bring Your Friend to Dance Week
Dancers of all ages are invited to bring one friend to dance with them this week.
October
1st - 5th / Bring Your Friend to Dance Week
Dancers of all ages are invited to bring one friend to dance with them this week.
5th / Production Rehearsals
Nutcracker: 9-10:30
Halloween: 10:30 - 12
12th / Production Rehearsals OFF
There are no production rehearsal this day!
14th / Columbus Day
Studio Closed.
15th / Discounted Season In Full Due
Families received 10% off season in full tuition if paid in full by Oct. 15th.
No discounts will be applied after this date.
15th / Monthly Tuition & Auto Payment Due
October Monthly Tuition Payment Due
Please Note: A $10.00 late fee is added after this date.
19th / Production Rehearsals
Nutcracker: 9-10:30
Halloween: 10:30 - 12
24th - 30th / Halloween Week
Dancers of all ages are invited to dress in their Halloween Costumes. Must be able to dance in costume! Bringing candy to pass in class is optional.
**Friday Night Kids can dress up on Nov. 1st in costume.
25th / LKPT Main Street Halloween Showcase
Students will showcase their Halloween Production for Lockport Main Streets : Halloween Treat or Treat Event!
Performance Begins @ 5:00 PM
One Locks Main Stage
Downtown Lockport
** Please note: There are no classes this day due to this event taking place.
26th / Production Rehearsals
Nutcracker: 9-10:30
30th/ Half Costume Fees Due
First Half of Costume Fees Due
31st / Halloween Night
Studio Closed.
November
2nd / Production Rehearsals
Nutcracker: 9-10:30
7th / Nutcracker
Nutcracker! : The Magical Christmas Ballet
Performance Begins @ 7:00PM
Historic Palace Theatre
** Please note: There are no classes this day due to this event taking place.
15th / Monthly Tuition & Auto Payment Due
November Monthly Tuition Payment Due
Please Note: A $10.00 late fee is added after this date.
25th - 30th / Fall Break
Studio Closed.
30th / Light Up Lockport Parade
Come represent DMDA in Downtown Lockport as we dance our way up Main Street!
Begins @ Ida Fritz Park @ 5:30 PM
Pick Up @ Northwest Bank on Charles Street immediately after Parade.
December
1st - 12th / Twelve Days of Christmas
Annual Raffle filled with all things DMDA!
Located in studio lobby!
1st - 21st / Christmas Giving Tree
Our 8th Annual Giving Tree allows our dancers + families to give back to those in need. Each year we partner with a local organization or family to give back to our very own community members.
15th / Monthly Tuition & Auto Payment Due
December Monthly Tuition Payment Due
Please Note: A $10.00 late fee is added after this date.
16th - 21st / Christmas Jammies Week
Dancers of all ages are invited to dress in their favorite Christmas Jammies to dance this week. We will have our holiday parties with friends and be sure to get in the holiday spirit.
23rd - 31st / Winter Break
Studio Closed.
30th / Half Costume Fees Due
Remaining Half of Costume Fees are due.
Please Note: A $10.00 late fee is added after this date.
January
1st - 5th / Winter Break
Studio Closed.
15th / Monthly Tuition & Auto Payment Due
January Monthly Tuition Payment Due
Please Note: A $10.00 late fee is added after this date.
February
10th - 15th / Valentines Week
Dancers of all ages are invited to dress in red + pink. Bringing candy to pass in class is optional.
12th / Misty Copeland @ UB
Group Tickets available for purchase through DMDA.
More information available on parent portal.
15th / Monthly Tuition & Auto Payment Due
February Monthly Tuition Payment Due
Please Note: A $10.00 late fee is added after this date.
17th - 23rd / Mid Winter Break
Studio Closed.
March
1st / Opening Production Rehearsals Begin
All dancers invited to be in our opening production are based off of enrollment into our weekly Jazz + Tap classes.
Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays from 12 - 2 for those who agree upon the time commitment.
1st / Opening Fee #1 Due
Costume Fee Due
8th / Production Rehearsals
Opening: 12PM - 2PM
15th / Monthly Tuition & Auto Payment Due
March Monthly Tuition Payment Due
Please Note: A $10.00 late fee is added after this date.
15th / Production Rehearsals
Opening: 12PM - 2PM
22nd / Production Rehearsals
Opening: 12PM - 2PM
29th / Production Rehearsals
Opening: 12PM - 2PM
April
1st / Opening Fee # 2 Due
Rehearsal Fee Due
5th / Production Rehearsals
Opening: 12PM - 2PM
12th / Production Rehearsals
Opening: 12PM - 2PM
14th - 20th / Spring Break
Studio Closed.
15th / Monthly Tuition & Auto Payment Due
April Monthly Tuition Payment Due
Please Note: A $10.00 late fee is added after this date.
26th / Production Rehearsals
Opening: 12PM - 2PM
30th / Recital T-shirt Fee Due
All dancers receive a preordered T-shirt for the annual recital!
May
1st / Jen Golonka Rehearsal Fee Due
Costume + Rehearsal Fee Due
2nd - 4th / Jen Golonka Production Rehearsals
All dancers invited to be in our guest teacher production number are based off of enrollment into our weekly Lyrical classes for dancers age 12+.
Rehearsals will be as follows:
2nd: 6PM - 9PM
3rd: 9AM - 12PM
4th: 9AM - 1PM
3rd / Production Rehearsal
Opening: 12PM - 2PM
10th / Production Rehearsal
Opening: 12PM - 2PM
15th / Monthly Tuition & Auto Payment Due
May Monthly Tuition Payment Due
Please Note: A $10.00 late fee is added after this date.
17th / Production Rehearsal
Opening: 12PM - 2PM
24th / Production Rehearsal
Opening: 12PM - 2PM
30th / Recital Fee Due
This fee covers production costs including but not limited to rentals, production, lighting, etc.
31st / Production Rehearsal
Opening: 12PM - 2PM
June
1st / Monthly Tuition & Auto Payment Due
This is the final payment for the season.
All accounts must be paid in full at this time.
2nd - 7th / Tickets on Sale to Parents + Families
Tickets available online for primary account holder.
Restrictions Apply.
2nd - 7th / Studio Dress Rehearsal @ DMDA
Located at the Studio
Schedules will be released in Parent Portal.
7th / Production Rehearsals
FINAL Opening: 12PM - 2PM
8th - 14th / Tickets on Sale to the Community
Tickets Available Online for all 4 shows!
No Restrictions Apply.
9th - 11th / Stage Rehearsal @ Palace Theatre
Located at Historic Palace Theatre
Schedules will be released in Parent Portal.
12th / Annual Dance Recital
6:00 PM Show
* Doors Open ONE hour before
13th / Annual Dance Recital
6:00 PM Show
* Doors Open ONE hour before
14th / Annual Dance Recital
12:00 PM Show
* Doors Open ONE hour before
14th / Annual Dance Recital
6:00 PM Show
* Doors Open ONE hour before
16th / Online Registration Begins
Click on Registration Tab
July
7th - 25th / Performing Hearts Theatre Camp
Proudly presents PETER PAN
August
TBD / SUMMER SERIES
Stay Tuned for more INFO