***More information will be added to this page as we approach these events! All information will come directly from emails sent to dancers’ emails on file. Stay tuned!

October 31: Holiday Show “Making Spirits Bright” costume fees due – more info https://conta.cc/3AJjPa7

December 1: Spring Recital costume fees due – more info https://conta.cc/3AJjPa7

December 1: Holiday Tumbling Program – more info https://conta.cc/3AJjPa7

  • At Lima Central Catholic High School Gymnasium at 1pm.
  • Tumblers should arrive between 12:15-12:30pm and check in with their teachers.
  • Includes Thursday evening and Saturday morning tumblers.
  • Students should wear the red shorts and Making Spirits Bright t-shirt they were provided. Barefeet. Hair securely pulled back and off of their face. May wear light dancer stage make up and bright red lipstick!
  • NO TUMBLING CLASSES IN DECEMBER AFTER THIS PERFORMANCE. Classes will resume after our studio Christmas break!

Tuesday, December 10: 1 PM SHOW CAST “Making Spirits Bright” Holiday Show dress rehearsal at the Civic Center – more info https://conta.cc/3AJjPa7

  • ENTIRE 1PM SHOW CAST SHOULD COME FOR FINALE PRACTICE FOR THE 1PM SHOW STARTING PROMPTLY AT 5PM.
  • 1pm show cast: Tuesday Beginner Pointe (in both shows), All Star Company (in both shows), Monday High School Jazz and Lyrical (in both shows), Thursday 2nd-4th grade Hip Hop (in both shows), Couples Dance – for any high schoolers, optional (in both shows), Monday Middle and High School Hip Hop (in both shows), Thursday 4 year old-1st grade Hip Hop (in both shows), Shooting Star Company (in both shows) Middle School Jazz and Lyrical (in both shows), Monday Advanced Pointe (in both shows), Rising Star Company Ballet (in both shows), Tuesday Toddlers, Friday 10:30am Preschool, Friday Kindergarten class, Monday 3rd-4th grade class, Tuesday 11am Preschool
  • Rehearsal for all dancers in the 1pm show begins at 5pm. Dancers should arrive at 4:30pm. Enter through the Civic Center BACKSTAGE DOORS for rehearsal. Doors open at 4pm.
  • Will we begin dress rehearsal with finale, then start with the 1st dance of the show and run in order of the show or close to it. Rehearsal order modifications may be made at the discretion of Ms. Lyn and staff. So, please keep the entire evening free.
  • Please have on full costume, hair properly done, and stage make up on for dress rehearsal – this is important for proper lighting and uniformity of the class.
  • Please wear old tights for dress rehearsal (the same color as the tights provided with the costume).  Often times the tights will get dirty at dress rehearsal.
  • Please arrive in costume and ready to dance. If you need to change costumes at dress rehearsal please use the green room to change or the first dressing rooms upstairs.
  • Video cameras are permitted in the performance hall during the dress rehearsal.
  • During dress rehearsal parents are responsible for their children until the time they are to perform their dances, please keep them in your care. On the day of the show we will have backstage helpers supervising children so parents do not have to.
  • Dress rehearsal will run in order of the show, but please do not leave until Miss Lyn dismisses you, as we may run your dances several times. WE KNOW OUR LITTLE DANCERS MIGHT HAVE EARLY BEDTIMES, so we will try to let you leave as early as possible, BUT PLEASE REMEMBER HOW IMPORTANT DRESS REHEARSAL IS FOR THEM!

Wednesday, December 11: 5 PM SHOW CAST “Making Spirits Bright” Holiday Show dress rehearsal at the Civic Center – more info https://conta.cc/3AJjPa7

  • ENTIRE 5PM SHOW CAST SHOULD COME FOR FINALE PRACTICE FOR THE 5PM SHOE STARTING PROMPTLY AT 5PM.
  • 5pm Show Cast: Tuesday Beginner Pointe (in both shows), All Star Company (in both shows), Monday High School Jazz and Lyrical (in both shows), Thursday 2nd-4th grade Hip Hop (in both shows), Couples Dance – for any high schoolers, optional (in both shows), Monday Middle and High School Hip Hop (in both shows), Thursday 4 year old-1st grade Hip Hop (in both shows), Shooting Star Company (in both shows), Middle School Jazz and Lyrical (in both shows), Monday Advanced Pointe (in both shows), Rising Star Company Ballet (in both shows), Saturday 11:15am Preschool, Saturday 11am Preschool Saturday Toddlers, Wednesday 1st grade class, Wednesday 2nd grade class
  • Rehearsal for all dancers in the 5pm show begins at 5pm. Dancers should arrive at 4:30pm. Enter through the Civic Center BACKSTAGE DOORS for rehearsal. Doors open at 4pm.
  • Will we begin dress rehearsal with finale, then start with the 1st dance of the show and run in order of the show or close to it. Rehearsal order modifications may be made at the discretion of Ms. Lyn and staff. So, please keep the entire evening free.
  • Please have on full costume, hair properly done, and stage make up on for dress rehearsal – this is important for proper lighting and uniformity of the class.
  • Please wear old tights for dress rehearsal (the same color as the tights provided with the costume).  Often times the tights will get dirty at dress rehearsal.
  • Please arrive in costume and ready to dance. If you need to change costumes at dress rehearsal please use the green room to change or the first dressing rooms upstairs.
  • Video cameras are permitted in the performance hall during the dress rehearsal.
  • During dress rehearsal parents are responsible for their children until the time they are to perform their dances, please keep them in your care. On the day of the show we will have backstage helpers supervising children so parents do not have to.
  • Dress rehearsal will run in order of the show, but please do not leave until Miss Lyn dismisses you, as we may run your dances several times. WE KNOW OUR LITTLE DANCERS MIGHT HAVE EARLY BEDTIMES, so we will try to let you leave as early as possible, BUT PLEASE REMEMBER HOW IMPORTANT DRESS REHEARSAL IS FOR THEM!

December 15: Lyn’s Academy of Dance present “Making Spirits Bright”  on Sunday, December 15, 2024, shows at 1 and 5pm at the Civic Center – more info https://conta.cc/3AJjPa7

    • Tickets for this show can be purchased ONLINE through the Civic Center’s website at limaciviccenter.com, or in person at the Civic Center during Box Office hours (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12-5pm). Tickets are reserved seating and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Any ticketing questions should be asked directly to the Civic Center Box Office at 419-224-1552.

  • General Information for Performance Days:
    • Backstage doors to the building open to the performers 2 hours prior to each show. Lobby doors open to the public 1 hour prior to each show.
    • Please do not bring any valuables to the recital with you, they are easily lost in the costumes and dance bags.
    • No dancer is permitted in the audience with a costume on during the recital.
  • DRESSING ROOMS:
    • Dancers will be assigned a specific dressing room for the show.
    • Dancers should be dropped off to their dressing room 30-45 minutes before their show starts, STAGE-READY.
    • Dancers who change their costumes/shoes should bring those with them as well.
    • Please limit bringing other belongings in the dressing rooms, as we are not responsible for lost items.
  • The younger dance students will have “backstage helpers” who will supervise them once they are dropped off in their dressing room.
    • They take them backstage for their dances, help them change, and watch them when they are not performing so parents do not have to.
    • ONE PARENT OR GUARDIAN ONLY should drop off their dancer before the show and pick their dancer(s) up after the show. Please only one.
    • Dancers will not be dismissed until a staff member sees their parent at pick up AFTER THE SHOW.
  • ATTIRE:
    • No jewlery, small stud earrings only.
    • No underpants under costume, a nude undergarment may be worn, but please be sure it is not showing. We want clean uniform lines.
    • Wear the appropriate tights given with costume
    • Wear make up appropriate for the stage, heavier than street make up – blush, lipstick and eye shadow.
    • Remember to bring all your dance shoes needed for the performance.
    • All dancers have hair in DANCER BUN (SLICK BUN, NOT MESSY).
    • Please be sure your shoes are in good condition for the show.
  • PARENTS:
    • Please take your children to the bathroom before dropping them off in their dressing room!
    • All dancers are to remain in their dressing room until their parent picks them up.

TENTATIVE SHOW ORDERS:

1pm Show:

Overture: “Everyday Christmas”

  1. Tuesday Pointe Class, “We Need a Little Christmas”
  2. All Star Competition Jazz Class, “Oh, Santa!”
  3. Monday High School Jazz Class, “All I Want for Christmas is You”
  4. Thursday 2nd-5th grade Hip Hop Class, “Wonderful Christmas Time”
  5. Friday Preschool Class, “Joy to the World”
  6. Monday 5th-12th grade Hip Hop Class, “Polar Express Theme”
  7. Rising Star Ballet Class, “Nutcracker March”
  8. Thursday 4 year old-1st grade Hip Hop Class, “Up on the Housetop”
  9. Shooting Star Jazz Class, “What Christmas Means to Me” THEN INTERMISSION
  10. All Star Competition Ballet Class, “Nutcracker Overture”
  11. Monday High School Lyrical Class, “Hallelujah”
  12. Tuesday Toddler Class, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
  13. Friday Kindergarten Class, “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree”
  14. Tuesday 4th-7th grade aka Middle School Jazz Class, “Little Saint Nick”
  15. Monday 3rd-4th grade Class, “Holly Jolly Christmas”
  16. Monday Pointe Class, “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy”
  17. Tuesday Preschool Class, “Frosty the Snowman”
  18. Tuesday 4th-7th grade aka Middle School Lyrical Class, “Believe”
  19. Couples Dance, “Underneath the Tree”
  20. Finale, “It’s Not Christmas Without You”

5pm Show:

Overture: “Everyday Christmas”

  1. Tuesday Pointe Class, “We Need a Little Christmas”
  2. All Star Competition Jazz Class, “Oh, Santa!”
  3. Thursday 2nd-5th grade Hip Hop  Class, “Wonderful Christmas Time”
  4. Saturday 11am Preschool Class, “Joy to the World”
  5. Tuesday 4th-7th grade aka Middle School Jazz Class, “Little Saint Nick”
  6. Monday High School Jazz Class, “All I Want for Christmas is You”
  7. Shooting Star Jazz Class, “What Christmas Means to Me”
  8. Thursday 4 year old-1st grade Hip Hop, “Up on the Housetop”
  9. Rising Star Ballet Class, “Nutcracker March”
  10. 5th-12th grade Hip Hop Class, “Polar Express Theme” THEN INTERMISSION
  11. All Star Competition Ballet Class, “Nutcracker Overture”
  12. Monday High School Lyrical Class, “Hallelujah”
  13. Saturday Toddler Tot Class, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
  14. Wednesday 1st grade Combo Class, “Let It Snow”
  15. Tuesday 4th-7th grade aka Middle School Lyrical Class, “Believe”
  16. Monday Pointe Class, “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy”
  17. Wednesday 2nd grade Combo Class, “Sleigh Ride”
  18. Saturday 11:15am Preschool Class, “Frosty the Snowman”
  19. Couples Dance, “Underneath the Tree”
  20. Finale, “It’s Not Christmas Without You”

April 13: Spring Tumbling Program at Lima Central Catholic, 1pm

May 3: Finale Rehearsal (for all dancers in the Annual Mother’s Day Spring Recital) at Lima Central Catholic, 1-3pm

May 6-8: Annual Mother’s Day Spring Recital dress rehearsal at the Civic Center (evening)

May 11: Annual Mother’s Day Spring Recital at the Civic Center

The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up REHEARSAL SOUNDTRACKS

  1.  Overature
  2. Party Scene
  3. Departure- Lullaby- Battle
  4. Journey Thru Snow

5.  Little Angels

6.  Reindeer

7.  Snow Scene

8.  Winter Mischief

9. Peppermints and Candy Canes

10. Arabian

11.  Hot Chocolate- Spanish Dance

12.  Waltz of the Flowers

13.  Chinese Tea

14. Sugar Plum

15.  Romance Duet

16.  The Gift of Children

17.  Russian Rockettes 

18.  Finale