“UNDER THE BIG TOP”
SHOW: Thursday, May 21st at 7:00pm | TECH REHEARSAL: Sunday, May 17th at TBD per class | DRESS REHEARSAL: Monday, May 18th at 6:00pm *Schedule of DANCE est Joie, Inc. routines is subject to change • 43 dances

A lifetime of fine arts appreciation and performing on-stage can begin with a single dance recital. Learning choreography and working with your dance instructors and classmates towards a performance is a wonderful experience. It is a chance to show an audience what you can do and an opportunity to become comfortable and confident as a performer. Thank you for spending your year dancing with us. To dance is joy!

Please carefully read for details about our recital ticket sales for our spring performances of “Under the Big Top” taking place at the Skokos Performing Arts Center (formerly Alma Performing Arts Center) on Thursday, May 21st, Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd.

Please carefully read for details about ordering Expressions Flowers for our spring performances of “Under the Big Top” taking place on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00pm, Friday, May 22nd at 7:00pm, and Saturday, May 23rd at 2:00pm.

Auditions for 2026-2027 DANCE est Joie, Inc. will take place on Friday, May 29th, 2026. All audition events will take place in person at Grayce DeWitt Dance Studio. A new requirement for auditioning is attendance at an information meeting by the dancer’s parent or guardian to learn more about our upcoming season, expectations, attendance requirements, costs, schedule and more. Auditioning dancers are welcome to attend.

We are thrilled to offer a diverse schedule of classes and camps for new and returning dancers during our upcoming Summer Dance Arts program in June and July. Summer Dance Arts is an ideal time for new dancers to join Grayce DeWitt Dance Studio. Returning dancers can use this time to try new dance styles and work on new skills and goals. We will offer themed camps in the mornings and regularly occurring weekly classes and pop-up classes in the evenings. Registration for Summer Dance Arts begins on April 6th. Additional details about weekly style classes and pop-up classes will be shared in March.

Proper dance attire is necessary for the development of each individual dancer, as it affects their posture, placement and attitude in dance class as well as the instructor’s ability to provide feedback on your dancer’s performance and progress.