GENERAL CALENDAR

Sep
6

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.

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Oct
13
to Oct 18

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, 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 :)

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Nov
15
to Nov 21

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!

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Dec
10

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.

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Jan
10

Treasure Island Auditions

Auditions will be held on: Saturday, January 10th, 2026

Times & Details coming soon!

Open to all ballet and modern dancers ages 7+!

Audition Fee: $15

Come be part of a ballet by Sole City Dance! Based on a classic tale with fun new twists! It's filled with mystery, adventure, & comedy.

Must be available for tech rehearsals and performances April 1st-4th, 2026.

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Jan
30

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.

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Mar
7
to Mar 8

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.

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May
16
to May 17

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.

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May
30

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.


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May
31

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.


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May
17
to May 18

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.

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Mar
15
to Mar 16

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 15, at 2pm and 7pm at the Rochester Opera House. The 2pm show is for junior companies and student choreography, and the 7pm show is for senior companies. Master classes will take place at the Sole City Dance studio throughout the day on Sunday, March 16. For more details check out the Dance Northeast Page!

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Feb
1

Last Day to Register for a Fall Class (not participating in Dance Concert)

Saturday, February 1st, 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.

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Jan
11

The Moon-Spinner Mystery Auditions

1:30-3:00 - Ages 12+*

3:15-4:15 - Ages 7-9

4:30-5:30 - Ages 10-11

(*This audition will begin in flat shoes. Pointe dancers bring your shoes in)

Open to all ballet and modern dancers ages 7+!

Audition Fee: $15

Performances to take place

at the Rochester Opera House

April 25th & 26th

Register here!

You can find show details and requirements here.

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Dec
10

Concert Participation Fee and Costume Deposit Due with Tuition

We assume all students are participating in the end-of-year Dance Concert. $38 Costume Deposits and $20 Concert Participation Fees are due on 12/10 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 30th.

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Nov
11
to Nov 16

Parent Observation Week

Join us for Parent Observation Week!

During the week of November 11th to November 16th, 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!

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Oct
7
to Oct 12

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 7th through Saturday, October 12th 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 7th-October 12th. 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 :)

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