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Christmas Show

Time to Dance
Presents "Polar Express" 2026

The opportunity to perform in a recital is an exciting, empowering and confidence-building part of the training process. This is where we love to watch our students learn about the theatre, rehearsals and teamwork while they enjoy the opportunity to showcase their skills in a professionally run production. Recitals are a wonderful way for students to showcase the results of their hard work and for family and friends to join in the pride of their achievement. We love giving all students the chance to perform for their family and friends in this supportive and fun environment and encourage even our youngest and newest performers to be involved. If there is any reason why your child will not be able to perform at the recital on the dates and times provided in this handbook, please let us know so we can make amendments to the class routines involving them.

In terms of attendance, it is very important that students miss as few as possible of their scheduled classes between now and the Christmas Show, so they can spend their rehearsal time together to perform their routines, feel confident and look amazing. We know the winter is a busy time, so as always, we request you let us know via phone or email if your dancer will be missing class so we can plan accordingly.

Please also note that any families with unpaid fees will not be allowed to participate in our recital, so please settle your accounts by December 4th.

This is without doubt the highlight of the hard work the students have put in thus far and we are filled with excitement to show you how hard our dancers have been working! Please read on for all of the details with regards to this extra special event!

Time to Dance Presents Polar Express 2026

Christmas Show Information

ATTENDANCE

Let us know by phone or email if your dancer will miss a class

FEES DUE DECEMBER 4TH

Accounts must be settled to participate. No payments on show day

CONTACT US

Phone: (716) 946-7909
Email: [email protected]

RECITAL LOCATION

Kenton Elmwood Commons 3200 Elmwood Ave, Tonawanda, NY

Showtimes

Door 4 entrance at Elmwood Commons, 3200 Elmwood Ave, Tonawanda, NY - arrival point for Time to Dance performances

Our Christmas Show takes place on Saturday, December 19th at Kenton Elmwood Commons 3200 Elmwood Ave, Tonawanda, NY.

Performers must arrive 30 minutes before their showtime with hair and makeup completed. PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE MORE THAN 45 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME. If you arrive early, please wait in the parking lot to help us manage traffic flow.

Lunch orders are available through Wegmans for dancers performing in both shows — $15 cash, with payment due by 12/7/26. Place your Wegmans lunch order here.

Ticket Sales

PRICING

$20, $18 & $15 — Cash only. All attendees need a ticket (yes—every seat!)

WHERE TO BUY

Tickets must be purchased IN PERSON at the studio. Only available at the door if any are left

PRESALE (5:00–7:00 PM)

Monday 5/18 • Friday 5/29 • Thursday 6/11. The best seats go first!

Growth Members: you will be contacted separately.

General Information (Policies & Procedures)

ONE parent/guardian may check their dancer(s) in. This parent/guardian will receive a wristband at check-in, and will be the ONLY one allowed to receive their dancer at the end of the show(s). NO PARENT/GUARDIAN IS ALLOWED IN THE DRESSING ROOM BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE SHOW(S). As always, the safety of our dance family is our #1 priority.

Please arrive with hair and makeup done and in costume. If your dancer is in multiple dances, please have them ready for their first dance.

When dancers arrive, they are to be checked in at the dressing room hallway by a parent or guardian. ALL dancers (yes, even teenagers!) must check in and have their name marked off when they arrive at the venue. If your child has any medical conditions that may require attention while in our care, or is carrying any medication, please notify our supervisors when you sign in. All medication (EPI pens, inhalers, etc.) should be clearly labeled and given to our supervisors.

Please do not leave the performance early. Dancers will be dismissed from the dressing room at the conclusion of the show. Only the ONE person with the wristband will be allowed to pick up your dancer — this is given at sign-in. You will still NOT be allowed in the dressing rooms; dancers will be brought to you at the check-in/out table.

At the end of the performance, staff will have all belongings and costumes packed up awaiting you, sorted on rolling racks by class. This process takes a few minutes — we appreciate your patience while we confirm every dancer is picked up by their rightful guardian.

Please be considerate of your fellow audience members and treat our dancers with the respect they deserve during their performance. Keep talking to a minimum, limit movement during routines, and clap for all dancers!

  • A clearly labeled bag with extra hairspray, gel, hair elastics, bobby pins, and safety pins
  • Any required medication, packed and clearly labeled with instructions
  • Makeup, dance shoes, tights, socks and dance undergarments — all clearly labeled. Please do NOT leave lipstick with dancers under the age of 10 (red lipstick and costumes do not mix well!)
  • Don’t forget your costumes! Make sure EVERYTHING has your name on it — belongings often get left behind, and labels make it easier for our staff to return lost items
  • For students with multiple costumes we HIGHLY suggest a laundry basket to drop used costumes in — consider labeling it with your child’s name and/or photo
  • FOOD AND DRINK: Absolutely NO food is permitted backstage or in the dressing room. The only thing dancers should have is a water bottle labeled with their name. Bags will be checked on arrival; food or drinks other than water will be sent back
  • Please leave valuables at home — phones, iPods, iPads and laptops are discouraged. The venue and Time to Dance take no responsibility for items lost, damaged or stolen. Electronics will be checked for at check-in and sent back
With consideration for copyright and child-safety laws, if you are photographing or filming your child, please be considerate: do not block the view of others, and never distract or call out to dancers while they are on stage — this is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. Please keep in mind that other families may not want their dancer on social media. We thank you for adhering to these policies and advising your guests to do the same.
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Costumes, Hair & Makeup

COSTUMES

Dancers typically perform without underwear beneath costumes, as tights serve hygienic and modesty functions. If preferred, underwear must be skin-colored and not visible beneath the costume

MAKEUP

Foundation, pink blush and silver/gray eyeshadow, mascara/eyeliner (if they’ll let you!) and red lipstick

HAIR

A low bun with NO PART. Use gel and/or hairspray — no fly-away bits, please! Label ALL of your dancer’s items with their name or initials

Class Specific Information

Click on your dancer’s class link for information regarding their costume, accessories, hair, shoes, and more! Below each class link, you will find the music link for your dancer’s class. Dancers can benefit from using this music link at home to rehearse before the show.

Stage Blocking Rehearsal: Friday, December 18th at Kenton Elmwood Commons, 3200 Elmwood Ave, Tonawanda, NY, 5:00–9:00 PM.

We are updating this information continually to include final details, practice videos & music.

Finale & Dismissal

There is no finale for the Christmas Show. Only ONE guardian (with the wristband) may pick up their dancer(s). As you are not allowed in the dressing room, dancers and their belongings will be brought to you at the check-in/out table. Please be patient as dismissal takes time — we want to assure that every dancer is released to the correct guardian.

Program Ads / Christmas Show Merch

PROGRAM
$15
FLOWER BOUQUET
$17
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

$15

CANDY CANE GRAM

$5

We Can't Wait to See You There

This is without doubt the highlight of the hard work the students have put in thus far and we are filled with excitement to show you how hard our dancers have been working! Please read on for all of the details with regards to this extra special event!

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