Urban Dance Connection

06/12/2026

DRESS REHEARSAL WAS A SUCCESS!

Who’s ready to see Twenty Twenty Six?

The lights are on.
The music is loud.
The costumes are ready.
The dancers have worked all year for this moment.

Now it’s time to take the stage. ❤️

Join us this weekend for a recital full of energy, passion and whole lot of love.

We can’t wait to share this show with you. ✨

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06/12/2026

And our dear Mini Stars…

Ready for their moment in the spotlight. 🌟

For many, this is a first recital, first stage, and first time performing for an audience.

The stage is magic, and we can’t wait to watch them shine.

06/11/2026

⭐️ DRESS REHEARSAL IS HERE ⭐️

We can hardly believe it, recital week has officially arrived! ✨

Please continue using the recital newsletter and all rehearsal/show day emails as your main reference for schedules, procedures, and important recital information.

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🌟 MINI STARS
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3:30-4:30pm

PRESCHOOL CLASSES
• All preschool dancers will check in with ONE parent at the stage doors closest to the library.
• Preschool dancers will be picked up in the Tidemark lobby at 4:30.

5+ CLASSES
• All 5+ Mini Stars classes will check in through the Tidemark lobby.
• Pick-up for all 5+ classes will take place promptly at the stage doors at the end of rehearsal.

Any dancers in mini stars with multiple dances please hand off labeled dressing bag to one of our staff members.

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🎭 TWENTY TWENTY SIX REHEARSAL CHECK-IN
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5:15-8:00pm

AGES 9–12 & 13+ CLASSES
• Check-in and pick-up will both take place in the Tidemark lobby.

COMPETITIVE, COMPANY, IGNITE & OTHER RECREATIONAL DANCERS
• Check-in will take place at the stage doors closest to the library.
• Pick-up will also take place at the stage doors closest to the library.

Any dancers in multiple dances please hand dressing bag to a staff member.

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💄 WHAT TO WEAR
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Today is DRESS REHEARSAL, meaning all dancers should arrive in their FIRST costume with hair and makeup fully completed according to recital requirements.

Please ensure:
• All costumes, tights, shoes, and accessories are packed and clearly labeled.
• Hair is secured and recital-ready.
• Makeup is completed before arrival.
• Water bottles and any required dance essentials are brought along.

This is our chance to run the entire show exactly as it will happen on recital weekend, so being prepared helps everything run smoothly for our dancers and staff.

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We are so excited to see all of the hard work come to life on stage! ❤️

See you tonight, UDC family! ✨

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

The countdown is on! 🔥

Auditions for our 2026/2027 season are happening June 16, and registration is NOW LIVE!

Whether you’re ready to join our Company, Competitive, Ignite, or Adult Competitive programs, we can’t wait to see the talent, passion, and energy you bring to the studio.

Dreaming of taking your dance training to the next level? This is your chance to challenge yourself, grow as a dancer, build lifelong friendships, and become part of something special at UDC.

Important: If you are auditioning for our Competitive, Company, or Ignite teams, please remember to bring your signed contract with you to auditions.

Legacy Advanced Hip Hop auditions will take place separately in the fall.

Have questions about programs, costs, or expectations? Send us a message or email us at [email protected].

Let’s do this, dancers, we can’t wait to see you shine! ✨

06/02/2026

The hardest part of recital season… the excitement of the firsts, and the bittersweet sadness of the lasts.

06/01/2026

Today was photo day!! ✨

It’s always so exciting getting a sneak peek of all the costumes and seeing the excitement start to build as show weekend gets closer.

Of course, we got so busy soaking it all in that we completely forgot to film most of the classes, but trust us when we say everyone looked absolutely spectacular today. We can’t wait for you to see these photos and watch all of their hard work come to life on stage. 💫

Show month is officially here!

05/30/2026

PHOTO DAY IS HERE 🤍
May 31st

One of our favourite days of the season.

A chance to capture the hard work, friendships, confidence, growth, and memories that have been made throughout the year.

📸 Sunday, May 31
📍 Urban Dance Connection
📷 Photos by Island Photographic

Please arrive 15 minutes early in full costume with hair and makeup completed. We run on a tight schedule and cannot wait for late arrivals.

There is absolutely no obligation to purchase photos, but they make such a special keepsake from your dancer’s season.

We can’t wait to see everyone in front of the camera and celebrate another incredible year at UDC.

05/28/2026

This about sums up our non-dress rehearsal.

Chaos, nerves, hundreds of students stepping on stage for the first time, adults rekindling their love for dance again.

but in those moments, children cheering on others, making signs for those on stage, students complementing each other, and making friends.

It’s all so special.

A little bit of chaos before it all gets wrapped up in a bow with beautiful costumes, stage lights, and magic. ✨

So proud of this community we’ve built together. Through every quick change, backstage scramble, laugh, and memory made… we wouldn’t trade our UDC fam for anything. ❤️

05/27/2026

NON-DRESS REHEARSAL IS HERE ⭐️
May 27th at the Tidemark theatre

We can hardly believe we are officially entering show month!

Please continue using the recital newsletter handed out over a month ago as your main reference for all upcoming recital details and schedules over the next few weeks. We have also sent out all rehearsal and show day information by email, including detailed drop-off and pick-up procedures.

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🌟 MINI STARS
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3:30-4:30pm
PRESCHOOL CLASSES
• All preschool dancers will check in with ONE parent at the stage doors closest to the library.
• Preschool dancers will be picked up in the Tidemark lobby approximately 45 minutes into rehearsal time.

5+ CLASSES
• All 5+ Mini Stars classes will check in through the Tidemark lobby.
• Pick-up for all 5+ classes will take place promptly at the stage doors at the end of rehearsal.

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TWENTY TWENTY SIX REHEARSAL CHECK-IN
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5:15-8:00pm
AGES 9–12 & 13+ CLASSES
• Check-in and pick-up will both take place in the Tidemark lobby.

COMPETITIVE, COMPANY, IGNITE & OTHER RECREATIONAL DANCERS
• Check-in will take place at the stage doors closest to the library.
• Pick-up will also take place at the stage doors closest to the library.

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👟 WHAT TO WEAR
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Tomorrow is NON-DRESS rehearsal, meaning dancers should wear proper dance attire and appropriate dance shoes, but PLEASE do not wear recital costumes. Costumes should be saved for Dress Rehearsal on June 11th.

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If you have any questions at all, please message us — we are always happy to help.

See you tomorrow! ❤️