Avard Dance Company

06/20/2026

Today is the day! It's Auditions Day!

New to competition? You are welcome to come into our lobby area for a Q&A session with some experienced dance comp families.

We encourage ALL new and returning parents to come in during today's auditions to receive important information and dates for the season.

We are so excited to see the growth and talent today.

-ADC Staff 💃🩰🤸‍♀️

06/19/2026

Tomorrow is our competition team Auditions! See the schedule below.

Please reach out via messenger with any questions or if you missed our registration window.

See you all tomorrow!

06/16/2026

📣 Studio Update: Graduation & Competition Auditions

Congratulations to all of this year's graduates! 🎓

Due to local graduation ceremonies on Thursday, all evening classes will be dismissed at 5:15 PM to allow families and staff the opportunity to attend and celebrate.

At this time, Competition Auditions remain scheduled for Saturday as planned. However, should weather impact graduation schedules, audition times may be adjusted to accommodate any changes. We will communicate updates promptly if needed.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility, and congratulations again to the Class of 2026! 🎉

— Avard Dance Company 💙🖤

06/15/2026

✨ Competition Team Audition Registration Update ✨

Competition Team Audition registration has officially closed. However, we understand that sometimes schedules get busy!

If your dancer missed the registration deadline and is still interested in auditioning for our competition team, please send us a message directly through Facebook Messenger. We may be able to provide an extended registration link on a case-by-case basis.

We look forward to another exciting season at ADC! 💜🖤

06/11/2026

⚠️ Studio Notice ⚠️

A fox was seen outside the studio today. With recent reports of rabid foxes in the area, please use caution during drop-off and pick-up this evening, keep children close, and avoid wildlife.

Thank you! 🦊💜

06/06/2026

TOMORROW🤩🌟 💃🏻 🩰

🎭✨ RECITAL INFORMATION ✨🎭

Our 2026 Dance Recital is getting so close and we are SO excited to celebrate all of our dancers! Please read through all recital information carefully below. 🤍

📍 RECITAL SHOW TIMES
🩰 11:00 AM Show:
• Tuesday Beginner Classes
• ALL Preschool Classes (Tuesday & Thursday)
• Competition students featured

💃 4:00 PM Show:
• Monday Intermediate & Teen Classes
• Competition students featured

🎟 TICKETS
• $15 = One Show
• $25 = Both Shows

❗Dancers do NOT need tickets (including if they are watching a sibling’s show)
❗Children under 5 are FREE

🎫 PRESALE TICKET WEEK
Tickets will be available for presale:
📅 May 18th–21st
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM ONLY

After presale week, tickets will ONLY be available at the door.

🚪 DOOR OPENING TIMES
• School doors open 1 hour before each show
• Auditorium doors open 45 minutes before showtime

🪑 SEATING
Seating is first come, first serve EXCEPT for the front middle rows.

⭐ FRONT ROW RAFFLE
Our competition teams will be selling raffle tickets for reserved front middle section seating! Winners will be drawn the week of the recital. Thank you for supporting our teams! 🤍

🏅 4+ YEAR DANCE RECOGNITION
If your child has completed 4 years of dance or more (ANY studio counts, as of June), please fill out the form posted on our page so they receive proper recognition during recital!

If you do not have Facebook, please message me for the link.

👗 COSTUMES & IN-CLASS DRESS REHEARSALS
There should have been tights included with costumes — please double check your bags!

Please send your child’s FULL costume to class the week of:
📅 May 18th–21st

We will be doing quick dress rehearsals during class time that week.

❗PLEASE LABEL ALL COSTUME BAGS

If you will not be there for drop off/pick up to help your dancer change, please hand costumes directly to Miss Katherine so nothing gets misplaced.

🎭 STAGE REHEARSAL
📅 Wednesday, June 3rd
📍 High School Auditorium

4-5PM- Intermediate & Teen Students
5-6PM All Preschool & Beginner Students

❗This is NOT a dress rehearsal
❗NO costumes needed
❗This is a CLOSED rehearsal

Preschool parents may stay to help if needed.

Please note this is on a WEDNESDAY, not our usual Friday schedule.

⭐ Competition students only need to attend rehearsal IF they learned a new routine for recital (solos, duos, new groups, etc.).

⏰ RECITAL DAY ARRIVAL
Please have dancers fully dressed and ready 30 minutes before showtime and bring them to the dressing room area.

There will be signs posted to help direct everyone.

💳 JUNE TUITION
Please note that June tuition must be paid before dancers are able to perform in the recital on Saturday, June 6th.

🩰 CLASSES AFTER RECITAL
Classes will continue for 2 weeks AFTER recital! Attendance is optional, but we have some fun things planned and would love to see everyone there! 🤍

🌸 FLOWERS, CONCESSIONS & FOOD
Flowers and small concessions will be available for purchase at the recital! All proceeds help support our competition teams with future expenses. Thank you for supporting them!

🌮 JoJo’s Empanadas will also be there that day, so make sure to stop by and grab some AMAZING food while you’re there! 🤍

👕 FINALE SHIRTS
If you ordered a finale shirt, they will be handed out at rehearsal on June 3rd.

💄 MAKEUP REQUIREMENTS
All students should wear stage makeup to avoid looking washed out under stage lights.

Required for all dancers (except preschool optional):
• Blush
• Lipstick
• Light mascara
• Eyebrow pencil/fill

Preschool dancers are encouraged to wear makeup, but it is NOT required.

💇‍♀️ HAIR REQUIREMENTS
Hair can be ANY STYLE you prefer as long as it is pulled up out of their face and tightly secured with some gel and/or hairspray. Acrobatic students must have their hair all the way pulled up (no half up/half down styles). Braids, buns, ponytails, etc. are all acceptable!

👞 SHOE REQUIREMENTS
• Ballet = Pink ballet shoes
• Tap = Black tap shoes
• Jazz = Tan jazz shoes
• Acro = Barefoot

We cannot wait to see everyone shine on stage! Thank you all for a wonderful season and for all of your support this year. 🤍✨

05/29/2026

Thank you to Camden Central School District for inviting Avard Dance Company to participate in the Camden Cares Fair! We were honored to share a preview of some of our competition team routines, as well as solos and duos, and we appreciate the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful community event.

Want to see more? Join us at our Recital on June 6 at Camden High School at 11:00 AM or 4:00 PM to see this season's dancers take the stage! Competition Team Auditions for the 2026–2027 season are also now open. For more information and to register, visit:

https://www.jotform.com/form/261342198166157

💙🖤✨

05/23/2026

Hi everyone!
Here is the link for our 2026–27 Competition Team Audition and Evaluation Registration Form. All team info will be listed and several information forms will be available and emailed to you at the completion of the form. There is a $20 audition fee when signing up. Please reach out with any questions! 

*This form is not a legal contract nor an official commitment, changes may be made up until contract signing. Please take your time reading everything over and discussing the options with your dancer before auditions.

Please note there will be a Mandatory Competition Parent Meeting on Wednesday June 24th at 6pm. This meeting will be held at the studio. 

Thank you all, I look forward to a wonderful season 💃🏻 🩰

Please click the link to complete this form.

05/18/2026

Please see the attached information for our 2026–2027 Competition Team Auditions & Evaluations for new and returning dancers! 💜🖤

Our Competition Teams offer both Company and Elite levels to fit a variety of dancer goals and commitments. Company dancers typically participate in 1 group routine with a lighter weekly schedule, while Elite dancers participate in multiple routines with a more advanced training and rehearsal commitment.

Additional details and expectations will be included in the online registration form, which will be shared this Friday. We can’t wait to see everyone on June 20! ✨

Please note: There is a $20 audition registration fee.

05/15/2026

✨ Elite Petite Spotlight ✨

What an incredible season for our Elite Petite dancers! We are so proud of all of their hard work, growth, and accomplishments this competition season! 💙

🌟 Girls (Lyrical) • 2nd Overall at two regionals • 8th Overall at another regional • Special Judge’s Award • Golden Ticket to the World Dance Championship

🌟 Arabian Nights (Acro) • 3rd Overall at two competitions • 4th Overall at two competitions • Spotlight Award at East Coast Elite Dance Challenge • 1st Place at Starpower Regionals

These dancers continue to amaze us every time they step on stage. Congratulations to our Elite Petite team and families on an amazing season! 🎉

Feel free to share your favorite performance pictures or memories in the comments! 📸

Stay tuned for more season spotlights featuring solos and duos! ✨