GENERAL CALENDAR
Indigenous People's Day
The studio will be closed on Monday, October 12th, 2026 in observance for Indigenous People’s Day.
Bring a Friend Week!
Bring a Friend to Dance Week!
Monday, October 19th-Satuday, October 24th
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 Saturday, October 19th through Saturday, October 24th 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 19th-October 24th. One invite per class you are currently enrolled in. For every friend you bring, 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 :)
Parent Observation Week
Join us for Parent Observation Week!
During the week of November 16th 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!
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 June. If you do not want to participate, you’ll need to fill out this Google Form.
Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
Sole City Dance will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from November 26th to November 29th.
Concert Participation Fee and Costume Deposit Due Posted
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 12/10/2026 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 23rd.
Nutcracker (Studio Closed)
Sole City Dance will be closed on December 2nd-5th for our Nutcracker performances.
Studio Spirit Week & Bring an Adult to Dance Week
SCD Spirit Week & Bring an Adult to Dance Week!
Get ready for a week full of fun and studio spirit! From December 14th to December 19th, students are invited to bring one adult to join them in their dance class (or classes). It’s a great way to share the joy of dance and let friends and family experience what makes SCD so special!
Spirit Week themes to be announced.
This event is open to all classes. The participating adult must be 18 or older and will need to sign a waiver upon arrival.
Second Semester Tuition Due
If you are paying by semester, the payment for the second half of the year is now due.
Last Day to Register for a Fall Class
January 15th, 2027, 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.
February Break (No Classes)
The studio will be closed for February break from Sunday, February 21st, through Sunday, February 28th. Classes resume Monday, March 1st.
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 6th 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 7th at the SCD studios for a day of master classes.
Ticket sales and master class sign ups will be released early 2027.
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.
Spring Production Load-in and Tech Rehearsal (Studio Closed)
Load-in and Tech rehearsal times TBD.
Spring Production Dress Rehearsal (Studio Open)
Thursday, April 1st - Dress rehearsal in the evening at ROH (times TBA)
(Please note: SCD is open and regular dance classes are still running)
Friday Spring Production Performance (Studio Open)
Spring Production Performance on Friday, April 2nd, 2027 at 7PM at ROH.
Ticket sales will be released at a later date.
Saturday Spring Production Performance (Studio Open)
Spring Production Performances on Saturday, April 3rd, 2027 at 1PM and 6PM at ROH.
Ticket sales will be released at a later date.
April Break (No Classes)
The studio will be closed for April Break from Monday, April 26th, through Sunday, May 2nd. Classes will resume Monday, May 3rd.
Picture Days at the Studio
SCD Picture Day is Saturday, May 15th, and Sunday, May 16th, 2027.
Photo sessions will be held at Sole City Dance.
Times TBD
Memorial Day (No Classes)
The studio will be closed on Monday, May 31st in observance for Memorial Day.
Soul to Sole 2027 Dance Concert at Noble High School
On Saturday, June 19th, 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.
Shows at 10AM, 2PM, and 6PM. Details TBD
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.
Soul to Sole Dress Rehearsal
DRESS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
(At Noble High School)
Order of dress rehearsals as of 4.6.26, 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 your 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 25th, during Memorial Day.
Picture Day at the Studio
SCD Picture Day is Saturday, May 16th, and Sunday, May 17th, 2026.
Photo sessions will be held at Sole City Dance.
• ***Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled photo time with your order forms completed before arriving and payment ready.
***Cash only!***
• Please note that we have a very tight schedule. In order to stay on schedule, it is crucial that you arrive on time. We are unable to wait for tardy dancers, as this pushes everyone else back.
• Please attend photos even if you do not plan to place an order, as it is important we have the entire class present for the group photo and everyone will get a copy of the group picture regardless of if you purchase other photos.
• The order forms will be made available on the table by the black bulletin board and on the website. Order forms MUST be handed in at time of photos, please have them filled out and ready. Anyone planning to purchase photos needs to have the form and payment ready at the scheduled photo time.
Makeup Class Schedule for 4/28
Makeup class schedule for Tuesday, April 28th:
6:00pm-7:00pm Teen Aerial 4
This makeup class is for students currently enrolled in the class.
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.
Makeup Class Schedule for 4/11
Makeup class schedule for Saturday, April 11th:
11:00am-12:00pm Tween/Teen Jazz 2/3
12:00pm-1:15pm Ballet ABT 2a/2b/3a
These makeup classes are for students who are currently enrolled in the class.
Makeup Class Schedule for 4/10
Makeup class schedule for Friday, April 10th:
4:00pm-5:00pm Contemporary Jazz
4:15pm-5:15pm Tween/Teen Tap 4
5:00pm-6:15pm Acro 2/3/4
5:15pm-6:00pm Youth Tap 2
These makeup classes are for students who are currently enrolled in the class.
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)
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 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)
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!