RECITAL HUB
Everything families need to know for Recital 2026!
SAVE THE DATES
April 6-11, 2026
Recital Picture Week
May 4-9, 2026
Recital Dress Rehearsal Week
May 16-17, 2026
Recital Performances
Central Middle School—Performing Arts Center
8025 School Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
DATES & DETAILS
Photo Ordering Instructions!
Watch for an email from vickstudios@livingroomstudios.com the week of March 23 with pre-order instructions. Please add this email to your safe senders list.
Photos will be available online by April 22. Families may also opt in for text notifications: https://my.photoday.com/gallery/pd-rec-spring-25
Questions? info@platinumdance.com
There will be no Recreational or PT classes held this week!
The picture week schedule is slightly different from your normal class time - view the schedule above. Plan to arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled time and meet your class in Studio 3. You will be notified upon arrival which shoes your dancer will be wearing for pictures.
Dancers should arrive completely ready to go (full hair/make-up, costume/tights & accessories).
One parent should stay and wait in the lobby until your dancer is done - pictures will last approx. 15 min.
If your dancer is in multiple classes or you have siblings who take class on different days, they may take all their photos the same day. You may use the dressing room to change.
Wondering what to bring with you? Check the 'Costume Packing List' below.
Dress Rehearsal is held in-studio during your dancer's regularly scheduled class! Dancers will wear their recital costume, hair optional, but encouraged. Guardians will be invited in for the last 15 minutes of class to see recital dances and recognize the year's hard work!
Dancer Arrival for all shows begins 30 minutes before show time! Please give yourself time to get your dancer settled in their green room and for you to find your seats in the auditorium.
Central Middle School
8025 School Rd Eden Prairie, MN 55344
*Park by the Performing Arts Center and enter through Door 2!
RECITAL EXTRAS
Recital costumes have begun to arrive ; they will be distributed in class as they are ready. If your dancer is absent when costumes are handed out, you will receive an email notifying you of the pick-up process. Delivery dates vary by costume and we appreciate your patience!
Please try on your costume as soon as you get it to determine if alterations are needed!
Like all clothing, costumes are not custom-fit to each dancer. Some minor alterations can be made to improve the fit (ex. straps lengthened/shortened, taking in/out, pant length) and are the responsibility of the dancer/parent. If you have a major concern regarding the fit of your costume, please reach out to kirsten@platinumdance.com.
Ticket Sales Open: April 16
Souvenir Sales Open: March 23
Coming Soon!
Is this your dancer's 5th or 10th recital with Platinum Dance? We want to celebrate with you and recognize your dancer's dedication on stage! Please fill out this form linked below:
Join us for the crowd favorite! Dads & Dancers will be assigned to perform in the same show as your dancer's class. If you are in more than one show, you can choose to perform in one or ALL!
Ages 4+
No rehearsal fee!
Only TWO rehearsals at Platinum Dance
Friday, May 1 & May 8
5:00 - 6:00 pm (Rehearsal)
6:00 - 6:30 pm (Optional Mix & Mingle!)
- We will contact you if 2 or less families sign-up for a show!
- More details on costume/theme will be shared at the first rehearsal!
- Attending both rehearsals is highly recommended, but if you can only attend 1, we will have a video of the dance for you to practice at home.
For our 2026 recital, we need 1 parent volunteer for each class! Volunteer shifts are 2 hours in length beginning 45 minutes before the show at a rate of $15/hour. Parent Volunteers get to watch their dancer's class from a backstage viewpoint and be the first to congratulate the dancers after their performance!
An email was sent to each class @ 8:00 PM on Saturday, Feb 14 and the first parent to respond will be that class's volunteer for the recital! If you dancer has a large class, up to 2 parent volunteers may be accepted or you will be with a Platinum Staff member.
Practice Music & Videos are now available in your parent portal! You can access them by:
- Sign into your DSP parent portal
- Under "Quick Links" select "Files"
- Select the "Class Files" tab
- You can practice directly from the portal, download to your personal device, or airplay to your TV for a big screen experience!
*Some classes will be recording "in-progress" videos due to the nature of the choreography. We appreciate your understanding!
HAIR & MAKE-UP
The Platinum store has bun kits with everything you need! Just like in the classroom, it is important to secure your dancer's hair away from their face to ensure their smile shines onstage.
To create the perfect performance hair, use the following:
- Spray water bottle (to wet hair)
- Soft bristle brush
- Hair gel and hair spray
- Dancer Bun Kit—available in the Platinum store (bun form, bobby pins, ponytails, hair net)
- Be sure to add your dancer's hair accessory that was provided in their costume bag
The Platinum store has children stage make-up kits with everything you need! To create the perfect performance make-up, use the following:
- Dancer make-up kit—available in the Platinum store (eyeshadow, blush, lipstick)
- Mascara
- Make-up remover
QUESTIONS?
We're here to help!
info@platinumdance.com
(952) 236-7509
...until showtime!