Finale Showcase 2025
June 14th, 2025. Location: Maryland Hall!
Please note that there will be NO CLASSES the week of June 9-13, because we will be running onstage dress rehearsals.
On this page you will find all of the information you need to know about our 2025 Finale Showcase!
Show Orders/Performers- POSTED
Dress Rehearsal Order- POSTED
Dress Rehearsal/Show Day information- COMING SOON
Ticket Sales- POSTED
Backstage Parent Volunteer- POSTED
Location/Dates/Times- POSTED
DAY OF Food Trucks!
Photography- POSTED
Flowers: POSTED
Program ads and dedications: POSTED
Hair and Makeup- POSTED
Tights requirements- POSTED
Virtual Class Costume Book with hair, tights, and shoe requirements- POSTED
Dress Rehearsal Orders:
Show Orders:
TICKET INFORMATION!
Please note: This year we have reduced the Finale Showcase Fee that was paid in November. Because of this, there will no longer be a free family ticket to the show. All tickets can be purchased by each family using our ticket sales link.
EACH PERFORMING DANCER UNDER THE AGE OF 16, MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE GUARDIAN IN THE VENUE WITH THEM DURING THEIR CALL TIME/SHOW. SIBLINGS CANNOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED.
TICKET SALES LAUNCH – Tuesday, May 13 at 9:30 AM SHARP!
This is our most anticipated event of the year – a celebration of passion, dedication, and pure performance magic. With assigned seating and high demand, we strongly encourage you to be ready the moment tickets go live to secure the best spots in the house!
WHEN: Tuesday, May 13
TIME: 9:30 AM (Set your alarms!)
WHERE: Online – CLICK HERE
Important Notes:
All tickets are assigned seating – the earlier you book, the better your view! Please do not leave individual seats between your group and others. We expect to sell out and would like everyone to be able to sit together!
Guests requiring special seating accommodations: Please contact us before ticket sales open to receive early access. Please email patrick@thenewmandancecenter.com
ALL DANCERS that wish to watch the show from the audience, in a seat, will need to purchase a ticket. Lap seating will be allowed for children 2 and under.
If a dancer has completed all of their dances and they wish to watch the show from the audience, you can check them out of the dressing room and they can watch the remainder of the show with you from the audience. If they are only in the second half, they are welcome to watch the first half from the audience, but will need to check in immediately at the start of intermission. Dancers WILL need a ticket to the show if watching any portion from the audience. Please find your spot in the dressing room prior to sitting in the audience.
All dancers under the age of 11 MUST be accompanied by an adult until they have checked in with their class parent. (THEY ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PARENT SUPERVISION DURING INTERMISSION.) There are no exceptions.
There will be 3 tiers of ticket sales this year:
General Admission/Reserved Seating: $20.00
Premier Seating *Ground Level (first 5 rows): $22.00
Premier Seating *Balcony Level (first 2 rows): $22.00
Luxury Seating *Parterre Seating/2 chair box seats: $30.00
Tickets must be purchased separately for each show. Please be sure to be precise when choosing how many tickets to purchase, and to which show. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL THROUGH OUR THIRD PARTY TICKET WEBSITE.Show 1: 6/14 11:00am Show 2: 6/14 4:30pm
2025 SHOW INFORMATION for our younger dancers. Please read carefully.
IMPORTANT SHOW DAY INFORMATION FOR our 3/4 Combo, Pre, and Pre/Junior Dancers:
If dancers ARE in both halves of a show, please be sure you return during intermission to supervise your dancer.
Parent Volunteers:
For safety reasons, we require all 3/4 Combo, Pre & Pre/Jr Classes to keep their dancer with them for the half of the show they are NOT performing in.
We will need 1-2 Parent Volunteers from each of our younger classes: See Volunteer Form Below:
*If you volunteer to be a backstage parent for your dancers class(es), you WILL get to watch your dancer from the wings of the stage.
The following 3/4 Combo, Pre, and Pre/Junior Classes are ONLY in the following sections and have a required pick up or drop off time:
3/4 Combo Tuesday 5:30-6:00pm
Pre Ballet/Pre Jazz Saturday 9:30 & 10:30:
Pre Acro
Pre/Jr Aerial
(If not in any additional dances in the second half of show #1)
These dancers are ONLY in Show #1, first half.
Parents are required to pick their dancers up in their dressing room at the start of our Intermission, or as soon as they have completed their final dance. Parents are welcomed in the dressing room to assist with costume change. Please remember to supervise your dancer during intermission if they are in both halves..
Pre/Jr Tap
Pre Ballet/Pre Jazz Monday
3/4 Combo Saturday 10:00-10:45
(If not in any additional dances in the first half of show #1)
These dancers are ONLY in SHOW #1, second half.
Parents are required to drop their dancers off in their dressing room at the start of our Intermission, ready to dance. Please do not leave your dancer backstage during the first half- there WILL NOT be anyone to supervise them.
Pre/Jr Ballet/Jazz Wednesday
3/4 Combo Thursday 5:15-6:00
Junior Acro
(If dancers are not in any additional dances in the second half of Show #2 . )
These dancers are ONLY in Show #2, first half.
Parents are required to pick their dancers up in their dressing room at the start of our Intermission, or as soon as they have completed their final dance. Parents are welcomed in the dressing room to assist with costume change. Please remember to supervise your dancer during intermission if your dancer is in both halves.
3/4 Combo Monday 5:15-6:00
Pre/Jr Hip Hop (Wednesday 6:30-7:00)
Pre/Jr Hip Hop (Wednesday 5:00-5:45)
Pre/Jr Hip Hop (Thursday 4:30-5:00)
(If dancers are not in any additional dances in the first half of Show #2 . )
These dancers are ONLY in SHOW #2, second half.
Parents are required to drop their dancers off in their dressing room at the start of our Intermission, ready to dance. Please do not leave your dancer backstage during the first half- there WILL NOT be anyone to supervise them.
Parent Volunteer
They say “it takes a village” and boy, do we agree! We are looking for volunteers for both shows to assist in the following areas:
Backstage Parents (We will need 1-2 parent(s) from each class to assist with dancers backstage. You WILL be able to watch your student from backstage if you volunteer for this.)
Pre Show Ticket/Merch/Concession Sales- FILLED
Intermission Merch/Concession Sales
FORM REMOVED ON 6/1. PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING
Finale Showcase 2025
Where: Maryland Hall
When: Saturday June 14th, 2025
Show 1: 11:00 AM (Dancer call time: 9:30am)
Show 2: 4:30 PM (Dancer call time: 3:30)
Dress Rehearsal Information:
Where: Maryland Hall
When: Thursday 6/12 and Friday 6/13
Due to limited space during dress rehearsal, we ask that no more than 2 adults accompany their dancer to dress rehearsal. This is not an open event to the public.
There will be NO CLASSES HELD the week of June 9-13 due to dress rehearsals and tech.
On dress rehearsal day, please head into the theatre upon arrival. There will be plenty of seats for each dancer to find a place for their items and parents to grab a seat and watch. Dancers and Aerialists may use the bathroom just outside the theatre to change. Please be aware that we are running on an EXTREMELY tight schedule and we cannot hold performance runs if performers are missing. Please account for traffic and other emergencies. We also recommend arriving ready to perform at least 15-20 mins ahead of your scheduled time.
Please have the correct HAIR, TIGHTS, SHOES, ACCESSORIES, and MAKEUP for dress rehearsal.
Photography
We’re excited to share that Irvin Simon Photographers will be onsite during our Finale Showcase rehearsals on June 12th and 13th, offering the opportunity to have professional photos taken of your dancer in costume and in action!
Photos will be taken during both rehearsal days, and families will receive a link to view and purchase images shortly afterward.
Learn more about the photographers here: www.irvinsimonphoto.com
Please note:
This is completely voluntary—participation is not required in any way.
On show day, parents and loved ones are welcome to take their own photos and videos from their seats.
However, for the safety of our performers, flash photography is strictly prohibited during the performance.
This is a great chance to capture high-quality memories of your dancer’s big moment, but again, it's entirely optional.
Here are the details:
The photographer will set up INSIDE the auditorium for ALL OF OUR AERIAL performances. He will photograph our aerialists as they run their routines under our show lighting.
There will be photography set up (location TBD) for all dancers and tumblers. Please be sure to arrive early or be prepared to stay a bit after your performer has completed their dance(s) and get your photo taken in costume!
DURING THE SHOW: We WILL allow photography to be taken during the show, however, for the safety of all of our dancers, tumblers, and aerialists, ALL FLASHES MUST BE TURNED OFF. Any sudden flashes that occur from the audience can put the safety of our performers in jeopardy.
FLOWERS!
SHOWCASE FLOWERS – PREORDER NOW WITH PETITE PETALS!
We’re excited to partner with Petite Petals, a local floral vendor, to bring you gorgeous recital flower bouquets – the perfect gift for your shining star!
Preordered bouquets will be ready for pickup on show day
Additional flowers and teddy bears will also be available for purchase at the venue
Preordering ensures availability and quick pickup before the show!
To preorder flowers: Click the link below:
PREORDER HERE
Finale Showcase Program Ads and Dancer Dedications: SOLD OUT
We’re excited to invite you to be a part of THE NEWMAN Dance Center’s Finale Showcase by purchasing a full or half-page ad and/or a special dedication to your favorite dancer!
Half Page: $65.00
Full Page: $90.00
Our professionally printed program will be distributed to over 1,800 audience members, offering a unique opportunity to showcase your business or celebrate a dancer’s hard work in front of a highly engaged community.
For families and friends:
There’s nothing quite like the joy a dancer feels when they see their name or photo in the program—it’s a keepsake they’ll treasure forever.
For local businesses:
This is a fantastic chance to show your support for the arts while reaching hundreds of local families in a single weekend.
Design your ad or dedication easily with Canva – it’s user-friendly and free to use!
Start designing now
Ad Submission Deadline: May 15, 2025 (or until space runs out.)
All ads must be in completed form before submitting. Unfortunately, we are unable to create your ad for you.
Please email your finished ad and/or any questions to: patrick@thenewmandancecenter.com
Thank you for supporting our dancers—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
TIGHTS AND ACCESSORIES!
(Please review the Virtual Costume Book below to note which tights your dancer will be required to wear.)
TIGHTS
All tights can be purchased online or in store at Dance Supplies Etc. in Severna Park. After checking your virtual costume book (bottom of page) for requirements, please use our document below to see what brand/color tights you should purchase.
*When shopping online don’t forget to use code NEWMAN5 at checkout to receive a discount!
*When shopping in-store, don’t forget to mention you dance at THE NEWMAN Dance Center for discount.
Finale Showcase 2024 Hairstyles
You'll want to see below in our "Virtual Costume Book" to see how your dancer wears their hair for each of their dances. HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT LOW BUN WITH A CENTER PART!
Center Part
Hair should be parted in the middle, pulled back slick using hair gel and hairspray.
Center Part Low Braid:
Please start with center part, then secure in ponytail with a hair elastic. Braid hair and secure with another hair elastic.
3/4 Combo Dancers: High Bun
High Ponytail
You’ll want to use lots of gel and hairspray to eliminate all loose hair.
Makeup Tutorial
The below video is intended to give dancers and parents a basic outline for stage makeup. This is our Competitive Team (TNC) makeup and is not required for the Finale Showcase. **Note, This video was made during Covid and masks were being worn. Please be advised that you’ll want to add blush and lipstick now. Lipstick colors can vary, but our recommendation is for Combo, Pre and level 1/2 dancers to wear a brighter red lipstick. For levels 3,4 and 5 we recommend a darker red/burgundy lipstick.
2025 VIRTUAL COSTUME BOOK!
(All hairpieces go on the left side of bun unless otherwise noted from instructor. Some costumes do not have hairpieces.)
