West Coast Dance Complex 6th Annual Recital
Recital Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido - Concert Hall
Recital Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Recital Show Time: 5:30 PM
Theater Tech Rehearsal: Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Other Important Dates
Mandatory In-Studio Picture Day: May 26th, 2026
In-Studio Show Rehearsal: May 28th, 2026
Studio Closed: Monday, May 25th, 2026
Mandatory Rehearsal Dates: May 18th -May 30, 2026
For our Pre-Level A&B dancers in Ballet/Tap, Intro to Dance, Jazz/Tap, Jazz/Hip Hop:
They will be released to sit in the audience after intermission. Please be sure to purchase their ticket online so that they have seat to enjoy the rest of the show! If you would like your 3 and under dancer to sit on your lap, complimentary lap tickets can be provided.
For our Grown Up & Me Pre-Level A dancers, please don't forget to purchase a ticket for your Grown Up! They will both be released to the audience immediately after their performance.
*Button links will become active as information is updated. Stay tuned for more information closer to late April!
Picture Day - May 26th 2026
Picture Day is a special part of the recital experience where we capture a group photo of all the performers in costume. You also have the opportunity to have individual or sibling photos taken! We are thrilled that the amazing and talented Holly Ireland is our recital photographer for this year.
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Picture day is mandatory for all participating dancers and purchase is NOT required to participate. If you are ONLY performing your competition dances in recital then picture day is not required because we will not be takes comp group pictures. You are welcome to purchase individual or sibling pictures in your competition costumes. If you would like to purchase group photos as well as individual photos in costume, please click here to complete the order form.
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Date: Tuesday May 26th 2026
Location: West Coast Dance Complex
Call Time: Please refer to the PDF schedule below for your dancer's exact call-time. If your dancer is not participating in additional classes, please return by the listed pick-up time.
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For classes that are combined, they are highlighted in yellow and noted. Please confirm your dancer's correct class by reviewing the listed teacher under the Combined Class column.
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How to Order: Purchase is not required, but the deadline to order is May 25th.
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Please arrive ready in full hair and make-up with costume(s) at your scheduled call time. Any late arrivals will not be accepted.
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To view Holly's work visit her on instagram @hollyirelanddance or website www.hollyireland.com
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Photos will be delivered via your email within 3 weeks after the photo day.
Parent Pick-Up/Drop-Off Policy:
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For all Pre-Level A & B dancers, ONE (1) parent must accompany their dancer.
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For Grown Up & Me dancers, ONE (1) additional parent may be present.
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For dancers Level 1 and up, parents should drop-off and pick-up their dancer based on their scheduled time.
Costume Distribution: We will be distributing all costumes May 11-15th. Included with the costume will be a 1 pair of tights (if required). Additional tights must be purchased in-studio, but shoes can be purchased outside of the studio. Please refer to the Picture Day schedule above for required shoes prior to Picture Day.
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Hair & Make Up
Hair Requirements
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All dancers must wear their hair in a clean, low bun centered at the nape of the neck, with a precise middle part. Hair should be slicked straight back away from the face no bangs or loose pieces. Please ensure there are no flyaways.
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Use hair ties, hair nets, and bobby pins that closely match your dancer’s hair color to create a secure and polished look.
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MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT​
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All dancers are required to wear full stage makeup. This is essential for performances so facial expressions can be clearly seen under stage lighting.
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Required makeup includes: foundation, powder, pink blush, red lipstick, filled-in brows, dark eyeshadow, and black mascara.
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Shoes & Tights
Shoes and tights are NOT included in the costume fee. All costumes requiring tights will be charged to your account. You will be responsible for one pair of the same tights. For example, if your dancer is in two routines and they both require pink tights, you will only be charged for one pair. If you would like additional pairs as backup, you are welcome and encouraged to purchase them. Tights must be purchased at the studio and should be clean with no runs or holes on them.
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Underwear is not required to be worn under costumes except those that come with pants or shorts. This is to avoid them being shown through their costume on stage!
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Make sure you have the right color and style of shoes for each routine. If you are unsure, please refer to the checklist on the costume bag. We sell some shoes at the studio but limited sizes will be available. If you prefer to shop online please see these links below as a helpful guide.
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What To Bring On Recital Day
What to Bring:
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All tights and shoes (we recommend bringing a backup pair of tights)
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Warm-ups and/or a change of clothes
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Extra hair supplies (arrive with hair already done): brush, hair ties, bobby pins, hairspray
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Extra makeup (arrive with makeup already done): eyes, cheeks, lips
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Makeup remover and Q-tips
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Blanket or large beach towel
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Pillow and any comfort items
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Water bottle
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Dry snacks (no nuts, please)
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Quiet activities: books, coloring books, or electronics with headphones
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Additional Reminders:
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Please label all belongings and have everything packed before show day
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Do not send valuables with dancers, as we are not responsible for lost or stolen items
Check-In & Check-Out Process at the Theater
CLICK HERE FOR THE THEATER MAP WITH MARKED CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT LOCATIONS
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Check-In: Please check-in your dancer backstage, behind the Concert Hall theater.
Check-Out: Dancers will be released outside at the Cal Club Courtyard at the conclusion of the show.
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Grown Up & Me participants will be released immediately after their performance.
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Pre-Level dancers will be released at Intermission at the theater LOBBY
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Dancers ages 14 & Up will be released into the theater lobby at the conclusion of the show.
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Dancers must be accompanied by one parent at both check-in and check-out, unless they're over the age of 14 and have received approval by our Administrative staff.
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