Welcome to Our 2025-2026 Season! 

Welcome back! We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer and are as excited as we are to begin another incredible season at Columbia Performing Arts Centre. Before classes resume, we encourage you to take a few moments to review our August News for important updates and reminders. 

Our Ensemble Competition dancers have already returned to the studio and are preparing for an amazing year ahead. We can’t wait to see the rest of our dancers back in the studio starting next week for the 2025–2026 season!

Thank you for being part of our CPAC family. Here’s to a year filled with growth, creativity, and inspiration

CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, AUGUST 18

We look forward to seeing all of our dancers for the first week of classes starting next week! 

Ensemble dancers will begin classes on Monday, August 25. Check your email and BAND for further communication around auditions, rehearsals, and classes that week. 

DANCEWEAR BOUTIQUE HOURS 

Need dancewear or shoes for classes?  Visit our Curriculum page for specifics regarding your child’s classroom attire. We encourage you to visit the dancewear boutique in our EAST Lobby. We will open Monday, August 11 – Wednesday, August 13 from 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm prior to the first week of classes.  Boutique hours starting August 18 will be 4:30 – 8 pm. Please be prepared for long lines. We appreciate your patience in advance!

CPAC ONLINE STORE FOR MERCH OPENING THIS WEEK 

Watch your email for further details about purchasing your CPAC apparel via our online CPAC Merch Store! We have CPAC T-shirts, hoodies, zip-ups, and Mom & Dad apparel coming soon!

NO CLASSES LABOR DAY

There will be no classes on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Normal classes resume Tuesday, September 2. 

TUITION DISCOUNT DEADLINE: AUGUST 22

Tuition paid in full by August 22 receives the 20% discount. Discounted tuition amounts are posted on accounts. Any unpaid tuition will increase to full price on August 23. Beginning October 1st, unpaid tuition will accrue a monthly 10% finance charge until paid in full.

MONTHY INVOICING

CPAC statements will be sent out on the 5^th of each month beginning in September. All August invoices have now been sent as of today. Please note the following as you log into your portal to review your balance as of today:

Payment Deadlines for Competition Dancers:

• All competition family balances are due in full on the final day of each month.
• All convention/competition fees are due in full two weeks prior to attending a competition.

Payment Deadlines for Recreational Dancers/Classes:

• At least ½ tuition is due by Monday, August 18, 2025
• Final ½ due by January 5, 2026
• 10% monthly finance charge applies to all overdue balances
• Spring Recital costume fees will be posted to all recreational dancer accounts in October and are due by December 1, 2025.

ONLINE ACCOUNT ACCESS

Make payments, view your child’s schedule and update your contact information at your convenience via the CPAC app!

CPAC COLLECTIVE AUDITIONS (AGES 9+)

Auditions for CPAC Collective will be held Saturday, September 13, 9:30 – 11:30 am. Audition packets will be available the week of August 25 by emailing competition@cpac-dance.com to request a packet or stop by the front desk to pick up an audition packet that week.  

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT CPAC DATES

• August 18 – CPAC classes begin
• September 1 – Labor Day, No Classes or Rehearsals
• October 31 – Halloween, No Classes or Rehearsals
• November 25 – 30 – Thanksgiving Break, No Classes or Rehearsals
• December 8 – 11 – Holiday Recitals (Movement, Dance I, Dance II, & Dance III Classes)
• December 11 – Last Day of Classes Prior to Winter Break
• January 5 – CPAC Classes Resume
• March 23 – 27 – Spring Break
• May 8 – Last Day of CPAC Classes
• May 11 – May 14 – Spring Recital Dress Rehearsals
• May 15 – May 17 – Spring Recital Performances

We are excited to see everyone back in the studio! 

CPAC Faculty & Staff

A lot is happening in the coming weeks, and this newsletter is packed with important updates, reminders, and opportunities you won’t want to miss. Please take a few minutes to read through everything carefully. 

ACCOUNT BALANCES

• All account balances must be paid in full in order to receive your Spring Recital Ticket code to purchase tickets.  
• If your dancer is auditioning for the 25-26 competition teams, your account balance must be paid in full to be eligible to audition.

2025 SUMMER CLASSES

• Want to dance with us from June 3 – June 26?  We are offering a 4-week session for dancers ages 2-10!
• Please visit our Summer Schedule page for class offerings, pricing, dates, and enrollment information.
• Current family enrollment for summer classes only will begin online April 7 at 5:30 pm and close April 11 at 5:30 pm.  

SPRING RECITALS AND CLASS ATTENDANCE

• Students who acquire more than 3 absences (per class) now through May 9 may not be allowed to participate in the Spring Recital Performances (illness and weather-related absences do not count).
• Please communicate all absences to cpac@cpac-dance.com.

SPRING RECITAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

• Spring Recital Dates: May 16, 17 & 18. For recital breakdowns, please click here. (Please note this is not the show order for each performance)
• Dress Rehearsal Week: May 12 – May 15, detailed information will be handed out in classes week of April 7 – 11!
• We are excited to announce SilverBox Photographers will take photos again this year during dress rehearsal week. Details to follow closer to dress rehearsal.

SPRING RECITAL TICKET SALES INFORMATION

Spring Recital ticket purchases will be online only again this year. 4 tickets per family performing in each show will go on sale Electronically with your family code beginning Friday, April 11 at 5:00 pm and closing Monday, May 5 at 4:00 pm. Tickets are $20 each, and this includes the electronic processing fee.

Each family performing in each performance will receive an email (multiple emails if you are in multiple shows) with a code specific to your family to purchase up to your 4 tickets for the performance. The email will be from Columbia Performing Arts Centre: noreply@jackrabbittech.com. Please check your junk folders and your inbox. All codes/emails will be sent no later than Thursday, April 10.

All codes not utilized and all remaining tickets for each performance will go on sale electronically on Monday, May 5, at 5:00 pm.

2025-2026 COMPETITION AUDITIONS

Mark your calendars for 2025-2026 Competition Team Audition Dates!! Information packet & registration forms will be available beginning Monday, April 7. Email competition@cpac-dance.com to request further information.

• Friday, May 9 – MiniTroop
• Friday, May 9 & Saturday, May 10 – Ensemble
• Saturday, May 10 – Troupe

2025 CPAC COMPETITION SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Our amazing Competition Teams are hosting their Annual Competition Showcase Friday, March 14 at 7pm & Saturday, March 15 at 1pm and 7pm.  Come watch our award-winning Ensemble, Troupe, MiniTroop, & Collective Teams perform! You will not want to miss this incredible show! Tickets are $16 and will be sold electronically only – visit our site here: https://buy.tututix.com/CPAC-Dance

MARCH 3 – MARCH 7: OPEN CURTAIN WEEK (Recreational Classes Only)

Parents are welcome to observe recreational classes the week of March 3 – 7.  Instructors will open all curtains for viewing in Studios 1, 2, and 3. Classes in our East Wing (studios 5-6) will be displayed on the TV monitors as usual.  Classes in Studio 4 – parents may come upstairs for the final 15 minutes of class. Competition classes and rehearsals are closed to observation.

BRING A FRIEND WEEK: Movement, Dance I, Dance II, Dance III, Ballet Intro, Tap Intro, Jazz Intro 

Get ready for an exciting week at CPAC! From March 17 – March 21, dancers in the classes listed below can bring ONE friend to join them for a fun-filled dance class! No dance experience or special shoes needed! Friends should be close in age and wear comfy clothes.

Eligible Classes Outlined Below: 

• Movement for Children (ages 3-4)
• Dance I (ages 4-5)
• Dance II (ages 5-6)
• Dance III (ages 6-7)
• Intro Levels (Ballet, Tap & Jazz) (ages 6-9)

ACCOUNT BALANCES DUE IN FULL

Please ensure your current account balance has been paid in full. CPAC invoices are emailed on the 5th of each month.

SPRING BREAK – STUDIO CLOSED

The studio will be closed for spring break from Saturday, March 22 to Sunday, March 30. Classes will resume on Monday, March 31. We hope everyone has a wonderful break!

SPRING RECITAL REMINDERS

• Make sure your calendars are marked!
• Last week of classes: May 5 – May 9. 
• Dress Rehearsal week: May 12 – May 15.
• Spring Recitals: May 16 – 18.
• For recital breakdowns, please click here.
• All account balances must be paid in full BEFORE Recital tickets may be purchased. Ticket sale dates will be published in our April newsletter.

ATTENDANCE FOR PERFORMING CLASSES IN SPRING RECITAL

Students who acquire more than 3 absences (per class) from February 3 through May 9 may not be allowed to participate in the Spring Recital Performances. Weather-related absences and illness do not count as one of the three. All students are required to attend Dress Rehearsal week of May 12 – 15, 2025. Dress rehearsal details will be announced after spring break.

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break and a Happy New Year! Classes begin January 6. We will provide any updates related to the weather no later than 1:30 pm on Monday.

ACCOUNT BALANCES DUE IN FULL
Please ensure your current account balance has been paid in full. CPAC invoices are emailed on the 5th of each month.

CPAC COMPETITION SEASON BEGINS
Join us in wishing our Ensemble team all the best in their first team competition at Adrenaline in St Louis from January 24 – January 26. Follow this link to watch them live that weekend – https://www.adrenalinedance.com/livestream

CLASSES IN SESSION
Classes ARE in session on Monday, January 20 (Martin Luther King Jr Day) & Monday, February 17 (President’s Day). Our next break at CPAC is Spring Break. CPAC will be closed March 22 – March 30, 2025. Classes resume on Monday, March 31.

COMPETITION SHOWCASE: March 14 & 15, 2025
Save the date and come see our award-winning Competition teams perform at the CPAC Theatre on Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15! All styles and ages will perform each day. Further details will be provided in our February newsletter.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICIES
The Winter months are upon us and that brings the possibility of severe weather and cancelled classes. We do NOT automatically cancel classes when Columbia Public Schools does. We try to make our decisions about cancellations by 1:30 pm for weekday classes. We will send out an EMAIL to everyone when classes are cancelled. We will also post any updates to Facebook (CPAC – Columbia Performing Arts Centre) and Instagram (Columbiaperformingartscentre)

SPRING RECITAL REMINDERS

• Make sure your calendars are marked!
• Last week of classes: May 5 – May 9.
• Dress Rehearsal week: May 12 – May 15.
• Spring Recitals: May 16 – 18.
• For recital breakdowns, please click here.

All account balances must be paid in full BEFORE Recital tickets may be purchased. Ticket sale dates will be published in our April newsletter.

ATTENDANCE FOR PERFORMING CLASSES IN SPRING RECITAL
Students who acquire more than 3 absences (per class) from February 3 through May 9 may not be allowed to participate in the Spring Recital Performances, weather-related absences and illness do not count as one of the three. All students are required to attend Dress Rehearsal week of May 12 – 15, 2025. Dress rehearsal details will be announced after spring break.

Happy Holidays to all CPAC Dancers & Families!

LAST WEEK OF CLASSES
Friday, December 13, will be the last day of classes before winter break. Classes will resume on Monday, January 6.

All competition teams should refer to your rehearsal schedule during winter break posted on BAND.

MONTHLY INVOICE DUE IN FULL DECEMBER 31, 2024
As we close out the first half of our season this month, please ensure your current account balance has been paid in full no later than December 31, 2024. CPAC invoices are emailed on the 5th of each month.

LOST & FOUND
Our lost and found is overflowing. Please check prior to your final class next week as all items will be donated over winter break.

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT?
Check out our boutique for CPAC apparel! From cozy hoodies and joggers to water bottles and hats, we’ve got something for everyone on your list.

TODDLER REGISTRATION – WINTER SESSION (JAN – MAY 2025)
We still have a few spots available in our Toddler session January – May. Email cpac@cpac-dance.com to request enrollment!

HOLIDAY RECITAL – CPAC CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
Holiday Recital for Movement, Dance I, Dance II, & Dance III will be held on December 9, 10, 11, & 12.

• We will have four individual performances the week of December 9-12 with a 6 pm start time. Your dancer will perform ONLY on the day of the week they normally dance each week.
• Your dancer will NOT have their regular class that week if they are performing in the Holiday recital.
• The Holiday Recital takes the place of your final class for the semester for our Movement, Dance I, Dance II, and Dance III classes.

IMPORTANT DATES – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

• December 9 – 12 – Holiday Recitals (Movement, Dance I, Dance II, & Dance III Classes)
• December 13 – Last Day of Classes Before Winter Break
• January 6 – CPAC Classes Resume
• March 14 – 16 – Competition Showcase Performances
• March 24 – 28 – Spring Break
• May 9 – Last Day of CPAC Classes
• May 12 – May 15 – Spring Recital Dress Rehearsals
• May 16 – May 18 – Spring Recital Performances

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
Like us on Facebook (CPAC – Columbia Performing Arts Centre) and follow us on Instagram (@ColumbiaPerformingArtsCentre).

SPRING RECITAL COSTUME FEES ARE DUE DECEMBER 1, 2024

2025 Spring Recital costume fees have been posted to all accounts. The Spring Recital performances are May 16, 17, & 18, 2025.  Please review the breakdown sent in the Spring Recital email on November 4 to confirm which day and time your dancer performs (please note this is not the actual order of each performance).

At least one Spring Recital costume fee PER CHILD must be paid on or before December 1, 2024, in order to ensure your child’s participation in the May 2025 performances. Please note that hip-hop classes are not charged a costume fee because they do costumes on their own. Log in to your online account to make a payment or call our office at 441-1818 between 4:30 – 8:30 Monday through Thursday. Costume fee payments are non-refundable. If you are declining recital participation, we MUST receive written notice at cpac@cpac-dance.com no later than December 1 to remove the costume fees charged.

NOVEMBER TODDLER REGISTRATION – WINTER SESSION (JAN – MAY 2025)

Returning Toddlers currently enrolled in our 2-year-old 30-minute Toddler Class with Ms. Candace or Ms. Britney MUST register AGAIN in order to continue with the January – May session! 

Current CPAC families may register beginning Thursday, November 14 at 5:30 pm thru Monday, November 18 at 5:00 pm. Registration will be via the parent portal – more details to come.  Login and password will be required. Registration for NEW Toddler CPAC Families opens Monday, November 18 at 5:30 pm. Instructions will be available on the Schedule page of our website at that time. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration.

HOLIDAY RECITAL – CPAC CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

Holiday Recital for Movement, Dance I, Dance II, & Dance III will be held on December 9, 10, 11 & 12. Performances will begin promptly at 6 pm each evening. Dancers will perform one time only on the same night as their normal class day.

Dancers will be receiving their holiday costumes to take home later in November, as well as a note from their teacher with details regarding hair and costume pieces, in-class dress rehearsal, and additional performance details.

• We will have four individual performances the week of December 9-12 with a 6 pm start time. Your dancer will perform ONLY on the day of the week they normally dance each week.
• Your dancer will NOT have their regular class that week if they are performing in the Holiday recital.
• The Holiday Recital takes the place of your final class for the semester for our Movement, Dance I, Dance II, and Dance III classes.
• Tickets are not required! Bring your family & friends to enjoy this great performance!

MONTHLY INVOICES

CPAC invoices are emailed on the 5^th of each month. The full account balance is due by the final day of the month.

IMPORTANT DATES – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

• November 25 – Classes and Rehearsals are in session.
• November 26 – 29 – Thanksgiving Break, No Classes or Rehearsals
• December 9 – 12 – Holiday Recitals (Movement, Dance I, Dance II, & Dance III Classes)
• December 13 – Last Day of Classes Prior to Winter Break
• January 6 – CPAC Classes Resume
• March 14 – 16 – Competition Team Showcase Performances
• March 24 – 28 – Spring Break
• May 9 – Last Day of CPAC Classes
• May 12 – May 15 – Spring Recital Dress Rehearsals
• May 16 – May 18 – Spring Recital Performances

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

Don’t’ forget to like us on Facebook (CPAC – Columbia Performing Arts Centre) and follow us on Instagram (@ColumbiaPerformingArtsCentre).

HALLOWEEN WEEK OCTOBER 21-25

Dancers may wear their Halloween costumes to class the week of October 21-25!  Make sure it is something you can dance in. If your Ballet class meets twice a week, your ballet instructor will let you know which day to wear your costume.

HALLOWEEN

No classes or rehearsals, including Troupe classes and rehearsals and Ensemble classes and rehearsals, will be held on Halloween, Thursday, October 31! CPAC will be closed for all day and evening classes and rehearsals on October 31. Enjoy your Halloween everyone! 

NOVEMBER TODDLER REGISTRATION – WINTER SESSION (JAN – MAY 2025)

Returning Toddlers currently enrolled in our 2-year-old 30-minute Toddler Class with Ms. Candace MUST register AGAIN in order to continue with the January – May session!  Current CPAC families may register beginning Thursday, November 14 at 5:30 pm thru Monday, November 18 at 5:00 pm. Registration will be via the parent portal – more details to come.  Login and password will be required. Registration for NEW Toddlers opens Monday, November 18 at 5:30 pm. Instructions will be available on the Schedule page of our website at that time.  A $50 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration.

SAFETY REMINDER
The fall weather is now upon us, and it will start to get dark earlier. For the safety of all students, dancers should remain inside the building as they wait for their ride after class.

Please be sure to coordinate a pickup location with your dancer when you drop off for classes.

If your younger dancer has a class in Studios 5 or 6, please be in the Lobby a few minutes prior to class dismissal so your little one can find you immediately upon release from the classroom.

When dancers are not in class, please remember that your children are your responsibility at all times and require your supervision. We appreciate your attention to your dancers when they are on breaks between classes, as well as your supervision of additional siblings. Thank you for reminding them to treat the facility and those around you with respect and appropriate behavior.

HOLIDAY RECITAL
Holiday Recital for Movement, Dance I, Dance II, & Dance III will be held on December 9, 10, 11 & 12. Performances will begin promptly at 6 pm each evening. Dancers will perform one time only on the same night as their normal class day. Additional details to follow to all performing families in November.

UNPAID TUITION?  MONTHLY FINANCE CHARGES
All unpaid recreational class tuition has now been increased to full price. Beginning October 1st, any tuition balances remaining will incur a 10% monthly finance charge until the tuition fees are paid in full. All account balances must be paid in full by April 1st.

MONTHLY INVOICES
CPAC invoices are sent out on the 5^th of each month with payment due by the last day of the month.

Welcome to September! Below is a summary of our CPAC monthly highlights including our Collective audition details, CPAC Merchandise Online store, unpaid tuition, monthly invoices, Halloween, Thanksgiving week of classes, safety, parental supervision, Holiday Recitals, and boutique hours. 

CPAC COLLECTIVE AUDITIONS (AGES 9+)

Auditions for CPAC Collective will be held Saturday, September 14, 9:30 – 11:30 am. Audition Sign-Up Deadline is Wednesday, September 11. Please visit the CPAC Collective page for additional information. All questions should be directed to competition@cpac-dance.com.

CPAC ONLINE STORE FOR MERCH NOW OPEN! 

We have launched our online Merch store to purchase CPAC apparel! Follow this link https://cpacspiritwear2024.itemorder.com/ to place your order. The store will close on Friday, September 20. All purchases for CPAC merch must be made by Friday, September 20. 

UNPAID TUITION?  MONTHLY FINANCE CHARGES

All unpaid recreational class tuition has now been increased to full price. Beginning October 1st, any tuition balances remaining will incur a 10% monthly finance charge until the tuition fees are paid in full. All account balances must be paid in full by April 1st.

MONTHLY INVOICES

CPAC families will receive their monthly CPAC invoices by the 5th of each month with payment due by the final day of the month.

HALLOWEEN

No classes or rehearsals will be held on Halloween, Thursday, October 31! We will have our Halloween costume celebration the week of October 21-25, details to follow in October!

LABOR DAY MAKEUP CLASS

Classes are in session on Monday, November 25 at their usual times. CPAC is closed November 26 – 29 for Thanksgiving break.

SAFETY

The fall weather will soon be upon us, and it will start to get dark earlier. For the safety of all students, dancers should remain inside the building as they wait for their ride after class.

Please be sure to coordinate a pickup location with your dancer when you drop off for classes.

If your younger dancer has class in Studios 5 or 6, please be in the Lobby a few minutes before class dismissal so your little one can find you immediately upon release from the classroom.

PARENTAL SUPERVISION

When dancers are not in class or rehearsal, please remember that your children are your responsibility at all times. We appreciate your attention to your dancers when they are on breaks between classes, as well as your supervision of additional siblings. Thank you for reminding them to treat the facility and those around you with respect and appropriate behavior, including no running in the building, playing with balls inside of the building, etc.

Parents, please take extra caution in the parking lots and drive slowly, watching for those entering/exiting the facility.  Additionally, we appreciate you leaving the Handicap spaces vacant unless you have the appropriate documentation.

HOLIDAY RECITAL

Holiday Recital for Movement, Dance I, Dance II, & Dance III will be held December 9, 10, 11 & 12. Performances will begin promptly at 6 pm each evening. Details will follow this month to our Children’s Program families with further information.

BOUTIQUE HOURS

Come on in and check out our CPAC Attire! Hours outlined below for our Boutique.

• Mondays, 4:30 pm-8:00 pm
• Tuesdays, 11:45 am-12:30 pm, 4:30 pm-8:00 pm
• Wednesdays, 10:15 am-11:30 am, 4:30 pm-8:00 pm
• Thursdays, 4:30 pm-8:00 pm

Welcome to Our 2024-2025 Season!

CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, AUGUST 19! 

We look forward to seeing dancers for the first week of classes!

DANCEWEAR BOUTIQUE HOURS 

Need dancewear or shoes for classes?  Visit our Curriculum page for specifics regarding your child’s classroom attire. We encourage you to visit the dancewear boutique in our EAST Lobby. We will open Tuesday, August 13 through Thursday, August 15 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm prior to the first week of classes.  Boutique hours starting August 19 will be 4:30 – 8 pm. Please be prepared for long lines. We appreciate your patience in advance.

NO CLASSES LABOR DAY

There will be no classes on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Normal classes resume on Tuesday, September 3. 

TUITION DISCOUNT DEADLINE: AUGUST 23

Tuition paid in full by August 23 receives the 20% discount. Discounted tuition amounts are already posted on accounts. Any unpaid tuition will increase to full price on August 24. Beginning October 1st, unpaid tuition will accrue a monthly 10% finance charge until paid in full.

MONTHLY INVOICING

CPAC statements will be sent out on the 5^th of each month with payment due in full by the final day of the month.

ONLINE ACCOUNT ACCESS

Make payments, view your child’s schedule and update your contact information at your convenience via the CPAC app!

CPAC COLLECTIVE AUDITIONS (AGES 9+)

Auditions for CPAC Collective will be held Saturday, September 14, 9:30 – 11:30 am. Audition Sign-Up Deadline will be Wednesday, September 11. Please visit the CPAC Collective page for additional information. All questions should be directed to competition@cpac-dance.com.

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT CPAC DATES

• August 19 – CPAC classes begin
• September 2 – Labor Day, No Classes or Rehearsals
• October 31 – Halloween, No Classes or Rehearsals
• November 26 – 29 – Thanksgiving Break, No Classes or Rehearsals
• December 9 – 12 – Holiday Recitals (Movement, Dance I, Dance II, & Dance III Classes)
• December 13 – Last Day of Classes Prior to Winter Break
• January 6 – CPAC Classes Resume
• March 24 – 28 – Spring Break
• May 9 – Last Day of CPAC Classes
• May 12 – May 15 – Spring Recital Dress Rehearsals
• May 16 – May 18 – Spring Recital Performances

We are excited to see everyone very soon!

CPAC Staff

2024 COMPETITION SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Our amazing Competition Teams are hosting their Annual Competition Showcase April 12 at 7pm & April 13 at 1pm and 7pm.  Come watch our award winning MiniTroop, Troupe, Collective & Ensemble Teams perform! You will not want to miss this incredible show! Tickets at $16 and will be sold electronically only this season – visit our site here https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/15779/CPAC-Dance

ALL ACCOUNT BALANCES DUE BY APRIL 1

All recreational account balances are due no later than April 1st. Please note that you will not receive your spring recital code to purchase up to your 4 tickets if your balance is not paid in full. 

Account balances must be paid in full to be eligible to audition for the 24-25 Competition Teams.

2024 SUMMER CLASSES

Want to dance with us June 11 – July 3?  We are offering a short 4 week session for dancers ages 2-14! Please visit our Summer Schedule page for class offerings, pricing, dates, and enrollment information.-

Current family enrollment for summer classes only will open online April 3 at 5 pm and close April 5 at 8 am.

SPRING RECITALS AND CLASS ATTENDANCE

Students who acquire more than 3 absences (per class) now through May 10 may not be allowed to participate in the Spring Recital Performances (illness and weather-related absences do not count). Please communicate all absences to cpac@cpac-dance.com.

SPRING RECITAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Spring Recital Dates: May 17, 18 & 19. For recital breakdowns, please click here. (please note this is not the show order for each performance).

Dress Rehearsal Week: May 13 – May 16, detailed information will be handed out in classes next week!

SilverBox Photographers will take photos during dress rehearsal week, details to follow next week. 

SPRING RECITAL TICKET SALES INFORMATION

We are excited to share we are moving to an online ticketing program for Spring Recital. 4 tickets per family performing in each show will go on sale Electronically beginning Monday, April 8 at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $16 each and this includes the electronic processing fee.

Each family performing in each performance will receive an email (multiple emails if you are in multiple shows) with a code specific to your family to purchase up to your 4 tickets for the performance. The email will come from Columbia Performing Arts Centre noreply@jackrabbittech.com. Please check your junk folders and your inbox. Our goal is to have all codes/emails sent by Monday, April 8. 

All codes not utilized and all remaining tickets for each performance will go on sale electronically Monday, May 6 at 5:00 pm to all. 

2024-2025 COMPETITION AUDITIONS

Mark your calendars, 2024-2025 Competition Audition Dates!! Informational Packet & Registration form will be available later this week.

Friday April 19^th – MiniTroop

4:30pm-5:30pm – Details to come

*Must be age 4 or 5 as of AUGUST 1, 2024

**Dancers older than age 5 as of August 1, 2024 may audition for Troupe

Friday April 19th – Ensemble 13 & Under

4:30pm-7:45pm – Details to come

*Age as of 1/1/2025

Saturday April 20th – Troupe

10:00am-11:30am – Details to come

*Age 6 as of AUGUST 1, 2024

**Not older than age 9 as of JANUARY 1, 2025

Dancers younger than age 6 as of August 1, 2024 may audition for MiniTroop

Dancers older than 9 as of January 1, 2025 may audition for Ensemble OR Collective (Fall)

Saturday April 20th – Ensemble 13 & Over

12:00pm-3:15pm – Details to come

*Age as of 1/1/2025

Collective Auditions

Fall 2024 – Dates TBA

*Age 10 or older as of 1/1/2025