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Dance Company Overview
2025-2026 GENERAL COMPANY CALENDAR (detailed calendar will come out soon) subject to change
All Company General Dates
Aug 18
First Day of our school year – All classes and rehearsals begin
Company costume measuring begins for all company groups
Sept 1
Labor Day. School is closed. No classes.
Nov 25-29
Thanksgiving Break – No classes or rehearsals
Dec. 8-13
Winter Dance Parent Observation Week (In Person/Virtual)
Dec 21 – Jan 3
Holiday Break – No classes or rehearsals
Mar 7-8
Ballet company & Show Stars Rehearsal Day Sat & Show Day Sun at RPAC
Jun 5 – 7
SDM Recital Weekend! No regular classes or rehearsals will meet due to Recitals
Jun 22
Last Day of the school year – all classes
Ballet Company Additional Dates & Reminders
July 15
Ballet company costumes charged (1 per dance) $130 flat groups / $160 pointe groups and featured roles
Aug 15
Ballet company performance ticket minimum charged: 8 tix for younger / 12 tix for lev III & IV / 15 tix for pointe – $30 each
Ballet company (except pointe groups) 8 – extra rehearsals charged $32 ea
Mar 7-8
Ballet company & Show Stars Rehearsal Day Sat & Show Day Sun at RPAC
Jazz & Hip Hop Team (Performance) Additional Dates & Reminders
July 15
Jazz & Hip Hop Team- performance teams costumes charged (1 per dance)
Jazz & Hip Hop Team-performance teams Universal City performance charged $140 includes 1 park ticket
Jazz & Hip Hop Team- performance- deposit $90 for ea grp & $140 ea solo + $45 reg fee per grp $55 per solo
Aug 1
Jazz & Hip Hop Comp-focus
SDM registers for competitions – Deadline to add Solo Duets & Trios for participation in competitions
Aug 15
Jazz & Hip Hop Teams perf ticket minimum charged 8 – $30 ea
Feb 22
Jazz & Hip Hop Teams – Universal Studios City Walk Performance
Mar 7-8
Ballet company & Show Stars Rehearsal Day Sat & Show Day Sun at RPAC
May 1-3
Starbound – Redondo Beach
Jazz & Hip Hop Team (Competition Focus) Additional Dates & Reminders
July 15
Jazz & Hip Hop Team costumes charged (1 per dance)
Jazz & Hip Hop Comp-focus Deposit $90 for each grp for each of the 4 competitions groups will be participating at & $140 ea solo + $45 reg fee per grp $55 per solo (note optional competitions will not be charged until questionaire comes out mid Aug however we do need to register for them so if you know you would like to go, please let us know so we can secure a spot)
Aug 1 Jazz & Hip Hop Comp-focus
SDM registers for compeitions – Deadline to add Solo Duets & Trios for participation in competitions
Aug 15
Jazz & Hip Hop Teams perf ticket minimum charged 8 – $30 ea
Oct 24-26
Optional Convention – Press Play Los Angeles
Feb 13- 15
Optional Competition – Act I Riverside
Mar 7-8
Ballet company & Show Stars Rehearsal Day Sat & Show Day Sun at RPAC
Mar 13-15
Hall of Fame – Redondo Beach
Apr 17-19
Revolution – Anaheim
May 1-3
Starbound – Redondo Beach
May 15-17
KAR – Redondon Beach
May 22-25
Showstoppers – Anaheim
May 25-26
School is closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day – However this is also Showstoppers Competition, which our teams attend. (Thurs – Sunday) !
2025-2026 COMPANY INFO -Thank you for registering for one of our companies for our 25-26 season! Please review everything in detail on this document and let us know if you have any questions! Michelle, our SDM head manager, by phone during weekdays from 9 – 4:30pm or at michelle@schoolofdanceandmusic.com
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1. Our teammates count on each other, so please ensure the schedule works for you : ) We need your dancer to attend rehearsal and performances (mandatory) so please please double-check your dancer’s availability for all performance dates! Can’t wait to dance with you! : )
2.Find the Student Portal under ‘Current Students’ on our site to register, update info, and check billing, receipts, payment methods, and history.
3. The Student Portal’s Documents link gives you updated Dance Recital Info, Pre-Registration Packet, and class recommendations for a clear, easy experience—please use it!
4. March company shows at Redondo have an 8-15 ticket minimum ($30 each), funding theater, staff, and production—100% of sales go to the production of the show and staff. Tickets may be sold in lobby to SDM families!
5. Company rehearsals vary—canceled, adjusted, or added—unlike regular classes. Refunds apply if unscheduled; extra rehearsals, if requested, are billed (rare) and added to the calendar published in August once confirmed. Thanks!
6. Privates boost skills, and are optional. 30 min recurring weekly privates cover technique (no routine attached) or choreography. Deadlines: Aug. 1st for competition solos, duets or trios & by Oct. 1st for recital solos, duets & trios. Let us know if you would like to schedule one asap
7. One parent or guardian must attend conventions, performances, and competitions; teachers are not responsible for dancer’s care as they are tending to details of the whole experience. Competitions also may run early and start 1 hr early; dancers arrive 1.5 hrs before group time, or they may run late.
8. Pack multiple light, healthy snacks (e.g., grapes, crackers, water) for conventions, performances, competitions—essential for calming nerves. Always have a water bottle for your dancer.
9. Encourage dancers to cheer each other on, even in competition—we’re all growing! Keep the SDM vibes positive; all studios nationally remind company parents to please skip gossip and bring concerns to us directly. Proud of our dancers and families—keep up the great work!
10. Dance conventions: multi-day workshops with industry teachers, diverse styles, hundreds of dancers, split by age (Jan 1 cutoff) All dance styles are taught regardless of your dancer’s focus. Tell us by September if attending; check convention websites for faculty info.
11. For competition focus only : Events don’t require hotels however many of our dancers enjoy staying in Disney area for Showstoppers. We suggest your book 4-6 months ahead of time. It is easier to release a room than to find one closer to the event.
12. Dancers can join ballet or additional regional competitions (including nationals) not attended by groups, however registration fees will be higher to cover teachers’ cost of being there. Teacher presence varies; all fees fund staff from registration and attendance at events.
13. SDM Jerseys are optional for most companies but mandatory for competition-focus companies – info will go out in Aug
14. Younger company classes that have age overlaps; teachers assess fit in the first few weeks. Students may be asked to move to a different level day or time depending on their performance.
15. Detailed Calendars will be coming out in August.