GENERAL CALENDAR
Treasure Island Load-in and Tech Rehearsal (Studio Open)
Wednesday, April 1st - Tech rehearsal in the evening at ROH (between 4:00-9:30, times TBA)
Click here to view the Treasure Island page for more details!
(Please note: SCD is open and regular dance classes are still running)
Treasure Island Dress Rehearsal (Studio Open)
Thursday, April 2nd - Tech rehearsal in the evening at ROH (between 4:00-9:30, times TBA)
Click here to view the Treasure Island page for more details!
(Please note: SCD is open and regular dance classes are still running)
Treasure Island Performances (Studio Open)
Join us at the Rochester Opera House to see the Treasure Island performances!
Treasure Island Performances:
Friday, April 3rd: 7pm
Saturday, April 4th: 1pm & 6pm
Get your tickets HERE! Enjoy the show!
School Show: April 3rd @ 10am. If your school group is interested in coming to our school show, please email reception@solecitydance.org for more details and to reserve your spot.
(Please note: SCD is open and regular dance classes are still running)
Contemporary Jazz (Tu 7:15-8:15) Makeup Class
This is a makeup class for students currently enrolled in Contemporary Jazz (Tuesdays 7:15pm-8:15pm).
The makeup class is held on Friday, April 10th from 4:00pm-5:00pm.
Tween/Teen Tap 4 (Tu 6:45-7:45) Makeup Class
This is a makeup class for students currently enrolled in Tween/Teen Tap 4 (Tuesdays 6:45pm-7:45pm).
The makeup class is held on Friday, April 10th from 4:15pm-5:15pm.
Acro 2/3/4 (Tu 6:00-7:15) Makeup Class
This is a makeup class for students currently enrolled in Acro 2/3/4 (Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:15pm).
The makeup class is held on Friday, April 10th from 5:00pm-6:16pm.
Youth Tap 2 (Tu 6:00-6:45) Makeup Class
This is a makeup class for current students enrolled in Youth Tap 2 (Tuesdays 6:00pm-6:45pm).
The makeup class is held on Friday, April 10th from 5:15pm-6:00pm.
Tween/Teen Jazz 2/3 (Tu 4:00-5:00) Makeup Class
This is a makeup class for students currently enrolled in Tween/Teen Jazz 2/3 (Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm).
The makeup class is held on Saturday, April 11th from 11:00am-12:00pm.
Ballet ABT 2a/2b/3a (Tu 6:00-7:15) Makeup Class
This is a makeup class for students currently enrolled in Ballet ABT 2a/2b/3a (Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:15pm).
The makeup class is held on Saturday, April 11th from 12:00pm-1:15pm.
April Break (No Classes)
The studio will be closed for April Break from Monday, April 27th, through Saturday, May 2nd. Classes will resume Monday, May 4th.
Teen Aerial 4 (Tu 6:30-7:30) Makeup Class
This is a makeup class for students currently enrolled in Teen Aerial 4 (Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm).
The makeup class is held on Tuesday, April 28th from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Picture Day at the Studio
SCD Picture Day is planned for Saturday, May 16th, and Sunday, May 17th, 2026.
Picture Day Class Times will come at a later date.
Picture Day Info:
• Photo sessions will be held at Sole City Dance.
• Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled photo time with your order forms completed and payment ready. ***Cash or check only! ***
• Please note that we have a very tight schedule. To stay on schedule, you must arrive on time. We cannot wait for tardy dancers, as this pushes everyone else back.
• Please attend photos even if you do not plan to place an order, as we must have the entire class present for the group photo.
• The order forms will be made available on the table by the black bulletin board and on the website one week before picture day. Order forms MUST be handed in at the time of photos. Please have them filled out and ready.
Memorial Day (Studio Open)
We are running all regularly scheduled classes on Monday, May 25th, during Memorial Day.
Soul to Sole Dress Rehearsal
DRESS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
(At Noble High School)
Time is TBD.
**Order of dress rehearsals TBD, the order pieces are rehearsed in is subject to change**
Please note - Everyone (regardless of where you are in the order) must be there promptly at the start of your rehearsal timeslot. For rehearsal, enter the theater and find the assigned seating area for you class. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your rehearsal to allow time to get settled. After your class is done rehearsing, you are free to leave or you can stay and enjoy watching the other dancers.
1. Wear your costume, with all adjustments made, all accessories in place, proper shoes, and assigned hair style done neatly. If you are wearing a leotard & tights style costume, please do not wear underpants--in performance, your dance tights become your underwear!
2. Please remove all jewelry (other than newly pierced ear studs) and colored nail polish (don’t forget your toes if you are dancing barefoot).
3. Report to the Noble High School Auditorium and find your class’s designated row.
4. Watch rehearsal quietly and respectfully until a volunteer comes to take your class backstage.
5. If you have more than one dance, change in the bathroom or backstage area and then return to the audience.
7. Be sure you take all of your costume pieces and shoes with you when you go.
8. Dress rehearsal is mandatory for all aerial students.
Soul to Sole 2026 Dance Concert
On Sunday, May 31st, 2026, we will celebrate a wonderful year of dance with our Soul to Sole dance concert performances! Performances will take place at Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine.
Details coming soon!
Costume Balances Due (collected with tuition)
Costume balances are due for all students participating in the dance concert. They will be processed with March tuition.
Dance Northeast Weekend
SCD’s annual community dance showcase and master class festival weekend will make its return this March! Performances will take place on Saturday, March 7th at Marshwood High School in Eliot Maine. The 2pm performance showcases student choreography and junior companies. While the 7pm performance showcases senior companies.
Be sure to join us on Sunday, March 8th at the SCD studios for a day of master classes.
Purchase performance tickets and register for master classes here.
Cheese Louise Fundraiser
Join us for our Cheese Louise Fundraiser!
Happening on February 24th from 3:00pm-7:00pm.
10% of all in-store or to-go food sales (including online orders) will directly support SCD!
Cheese Louise | Artisan Grilled Cheese
76 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
February Break (No Classes)
The studio will be closed for February break from Monday, February 23rd, through Saturday, February 28th. Classes resume Monday, March 2nd.
Last Day to Register for a Fall Class (not participating in Dance Concert)
January 30th, 2026, is the last day to register for one of our performance-based full-year classes however you will be unable to participate in the end-of-the-year Dance Concert. This late in the dance year costumes have been ordered and choreography has been set.
The studio is still accepting registrations for Dance with Me, adult classes, and any technique-only class.
Second Semester Tuition Due
If you are paying by semester, the payment for the second half of the year is now due.
Lilac Club Casino Partnership
For 10 days Lilac Club Casino is partnering with us! We will be receiving charitable gaming revenue! How does it work? All you do is go there and play games, it’s that easy! What will YOU win??
Treasure Island Auditions
Come be part of a contemporary ballet by Sole City Dance! Based on a classic tale with fun new twists! It's filled with mystery, adventure, & comedy. Performances take place at the Rochester Opera House on Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th.
Audition Fee: $15
Age 7-10: Check-in 9:50 am-10:00 am
Audition 10:00 am-11:00 am
Ages 11-13*: Check-in 11:20 am-11:30 am
Audition 11:30 am-12:45 pm
Ages 14*+: Check-in 1:05pm-1:15
Audition 1:15 pm-2:45 pm
*If you are on pointe, please bring your pointe shoes.
**Must be currently enrolled in a ballet or modern class to audition.
***Must be available 3/28, 3/29, and 4/1-4/4 for final rehearsals and performances.
****Must be available to rehearse Fridays 4-8, Saturdays 11:00-5:00, and Sundays 12:00-5:00 starting 1/9.
Last Day to Register for a Fall Class (if participating in the Dance Concert)
December 19th is the last day to register for one of our performance-based full-year classes and participate in the end-of-the-year Dance Concert. We will still accept registrations for Dance with Me, Adult Classes, and any technique-only class.
Spirit Week 12/15 to 12/19
Themed Days:
Monday (12/15): Zzz’s - Wear your cozy pajamas!
Tuesday (12/16): Tacky Tuesday - Wear those crazy patterns, mismatch everything, simply tacky!
Wednesday (12/17): Twinkle Like a Star - Wear your brightest colors or sparkly clothes!
Thursday (12/18): Candy Cane Day - Wear red and white or stripes!
Friday (12/19): Sole City Day - Wear your SCD merch or Black/Gold/Mustard/Green colors!
Concert Participation Fee and Costume Deposit Due with Tuition
We assume all students are participating in the end-of-year Dance Concert. $38 Costume Deposit per class and $20 Concert Participation Fee per dancer are due on 12/10/2025 to allow us to order costumes and plan the performance. They will be added to accounts at the beginning of December and processed with December tuition. If you do not want to participate in the dance concert you must notify us in writing (info@solecitydance.org) or fill out this Google Form by November 24th.
Nutcracker (Studio Closed)
Sole City Dance will be closed on December 3rd-5th for our Nutcracker performances.
Nutcracker Load-in and Tech Rehearsal
Tentative Load-in Times 7:00am to 2:30pm
Tentative Tech Rehearsal Times 3:00pm to 8:30pm
Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
Sole City Dance will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from November 27th to November 30th.
Last Day to Opt Out of the Dance Concert
Today is the deadline to notify the studio if you/your student will not be participating in the end-of-year dance concert in May. If you do not want to participate you’ll need to fill out this Google Form.
Parent Observation Week
Join us for Parent Observation Week!
During the week of November 15th to November 21st, parents will be invited into the studio to observe the last 10 minutes of class. When you arrive to observe, please wait in the waiting room, remove your outdoor shoes, and your dancer or their instructor will come to get you when it’s time. We are excited to show you what the students have been working on!
Bring a Friend Week
Do you have a friend interested in dancing? Would you like to show your friends how much fun it is to dance at Sole City? Well now is your chance! From Monday, October 13th through Saturday, October 18th you can bring a friend with you to take a FREE dance class. Your friend does not need experience, special dance clothes, or shoes - just comfortable clothing to move in, a positive attitude, and the willingness to learn and have fun!
Here is an invitation to give to a friend to attend one complimentary dance class with you*. Be sure to fill out the entire form, including the parent’s signature. Bring your friend and the completed form to class during the week of October 13th-October 18th. One invite per class you are currently enrolled in. For every friend you bring (one friend per class), you’ll be entered into a raffle to win an SCD Logo Item! Plus, if your friend registers that day, both you and your friend will receive $10 off one month of tuition!
*Aerial Classes and company are excluded from Bring a Friend week
We look forward to seeing some new faces :)
Nutcracker Auditions
Nutcracker Auditions
Please review the following information before registering for auditions. This has important show dates and details.
*Must be actively taking a weekly ballet class during the 2025-2026 dance year.
7 y.o. Audition Info
10:00am-10:15am - Check-in & Mandatory Information Meeting for all parents of those auditioning in the 7 y.o. age group
10:15am-11:00am - Audition time for 7 y.o.
Audition Fee: $15
8-11 y.o. Audition Info
11:15am-11:30am - Check-in & Mandatory Information Meeting for all parents of those auditioning in the 8-11 y.o. age group
11:30am-12:30pm - Audition time for 8-11 y.o.
Audition Fee: $15
12-13 y.o. Audition Info
2:45pm-3:00pm - Check-in and Mandatory Information Meeting for all parents of those auditioning in the 11-12 y.o. age group
3:00pm-4:15pm - Audition time for 12-13 y.o. (Bring Pointe Shoes if you have them)
Audition Fee: $15
14+ Audition Info
12:45pm-1:00pm - Check-in and Mandatory Information Meeting for all parents of those auditioning in the 13+ age group
1:00pm-2:30pm Audition time for 14+ (Bring Pointe Shoes if you have them)
Audition Fee: $15
Audition registration is open! Click here to register if you are not a current student. Current students can log into the portal and sign up under events.
First Day of Fall Classes!
First day of classes for the 2025-2026 dance year!
Don’t wait register now!
Int/Adv Tap Master Class
Join us as we welcome back Michael Dascomb for an int/adv tap class for ages 12+. Space is limited so register today! The class is $20.
Soul to Sole 2025 Dance Concert
On Sunday, June 1st, we will celebrate a wonderful year of dance with our Soul to Sole dance concert performances! Performances will take place at Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine.
You can find all details regarding the show on the Soul to Sole 2025 page.
Soul to Sole Dress Rehearsal
DRESS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
(At Noble High School)
**Order of dress rehearsals TBD, the order pieces are rehearsed in is subject to change**
Please note - Everyone (regardless of where you are in the order) must be there promptly at the start of your rehearsal timeslot. For rehearsal, enter the theater and find the assigned seating area for you class. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your rehearsal to allow time to get settled. After your class is done rehearsing, you are free to leave or you can stay and enjoy watching the other dancers.
1. Wear your costume, with all adjustments made, all accessories in place, proper shoes, and assigned hair style done neatly. If you are wearing a leotard & tights style costume, please do not wear underpants--in performance, your dance tights become your underwear!
2. Please remove all jewelry (other than newly pierced ear studs) and colored nail polish (don’t forget your toes if you are dancing barefoot).
3. Report to the Noble High School Auditorium and find your class’s designated row.
4. Watch rehearsal quietly and respectfully until a volunteer comes to take your class backstage.
5. If you have more than one dance, change in the bathroom or backstage area and then return to the audience.
7. Be sure you take all of your costume pieces and shoes with you when you go.
8. Dress rehearsal is mandatory for all aerial students.
Memorial Day (Studio Open)
We are running all regularly scheduled classes on Monday, May 26th, during Memorial Day.
Picture Day at the Studio
SCD Picture Day is planned for Saturday, May 17th, and Sunday, May 18th
You can find the picture day schedule here.
Picture Day Info:
• Photo sessions will be held at Sole City Dance.
• Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled photo time with your order forms completed and payment ready. ***Cash or check only! ***
• Please note that we have a very tight schedule. To stay on schedule, you must arrive on time. We cannot wait for tardy dancers, as this pushes everyone else back.
• Please attend photos even if you do not plan to place an order, as we must have the entire class present for the group photo.
• The order forms will be made available on the table by the black bulletin board and on the website one week before picture day. Order forms MUST be handed in at the time of photos. Please have them filled out and ready.
April Break (No Classes)
The studio will be closed for April Break from Monday, April 28th, through Saturday, May 3rd. Classes will resume Monday, May 5th.
The Moon-Spinners Mystery Performances (Studio Open)
Tickets on sale now! Only purchase through the venue box office.