2026 SHOWCASE guide
Thank you for allowing JPA the opportunity to serve your family this year. It is our mission to produce shows that bless our studio families and all our showcase guests. We are confident that this information will help you navigate the showcase process with ease. If you have any questions about any of the information on this page, please contact us so that we can help.
2026
Showcase
Guide
Detailed Schedules Available Below
In-Class Dress Rehearsals & Photos - June 1st-4th
Finale Rehearsals - June 6th
On-Stage Rehearsal - June 9th
Full Show Dress Rehearsal - June 11th
Friday Evening Show - June 12th, 7:00pm
Saturday Matinee Show - June 13th, 1:00pm
Saturday Evening Show - June 13th, 4:00pm
2026
Showcase
Guide
IMPORTANT DATES
In-Class Dress Rehearsals & Photos - June 1st-4th
Finale Rehearsals - June 6th
On-Stage Rehearsals - June 9th
Full Show Dress Rehearsals - June 11th
Friday Evening Show - June 12th, 7:00pm
Saturday Matinee Show - June 13th, 1:00pm
Saturday Evening Show - June 13th, 4:00pm
Detailed Schedules Available Below
IN-CLASS DRESS REHEARSALS &
PHOTOS
Dates: June 1st-4th
Time: Each class has a designated arrival time, please see the detailed schedule
Location: Joy Performing Arts Studio
All students will have in-class dress rehearsals and photos during their normally scheduled class times during the week of June 1st-4th. Please read the following details to ensure that your student arrives prepared and ready for a successful week.
Attendance at these rehearsals is mandatory for participation in the showcase. Any students who miss this week of classes will not be allowed to perform in the show.
A parent or guardian should accompany all students under age 10 to assist with costume changes, make-up, etc. Parents are welcome to accompany older students if desired, but space will be limited.
All parents who choose to stay during their student's class will remain in the dressing room/waiting area, no lobby space will be available. Please note that siblings and extra guests are not permitted to help preserve space for all our dancers.
All students should have every part of their outfit exactly as they would for the showcase, including accessories, shoes, tights, and undergarments.
Please be sure that no bra straps or other undergarments are visible under costumes. Tights serve as underwear under costumes.
No nail polish is permitted except nude nail polish or subtle white French tips; this applies to toenail polish for classes that go barefoot in their dances. No jewelry is permitted -- this means no earrings. If your child has recently pierced ears, please wear clear spacers in place of earrings.
All shoes, tights, and costumes should have your child’s name written in them.
Students with back-to-back class times will be released during the last 15 minutes of their class to prepare for the next hour's classes and photos.
CLASS ARRIVAL TIMES
MONDAY, JUNE 1ST
3:45 PM
Ballet IV
Tiny Movers
4:15 PM
Ballet I
5:15 PM
Hip Hop IV
Creative Arts I
Jazz I
5:45 PM
Tap I
6:15 PM
Tap II-IV
Contemporary I
7:15 PM
Jazz II-III
TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND
3:45 PM
Musical Theater I-II
Hip Hop I
4:15 PM
Hip Hop III
4:45 PM
Acro I
Ballet I
5:15 PM
Contemporary IV
5:45 PM
Creative Arts II
Acro II-III (6PM Class)
6:15 PM
Hip Hop II
6:45 PM
Acro IV
7:15 PM
Musical Theater III-IV
Acro II-III (7:30PM Class)
CLASS ARRIVAL TIMES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD
3:45PM
Intro to Hip Hop
Contemporary III
4:15 PM
Creative Arts III
4:45 PM
Performance Company
Creative Arts I
5:15 PM
Inro to Acro
THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH
3:45 PM
Ballet III
Creative Arts II
4:00 PM
Ballet II
5:15 PM
Jazz IV
Contemporary II
6:15 PM
Creative Arts III
Company I
Company II
Costumes, Accessories, Shoes, Hair, & Make-up
COSTUMES
Please make sure that you have each costume with the correct shoes, tights, & accessories labeled with your dancer's name.
ACCESSORIES
Accessories that were included with the costumes are the only accessories allowed to be worn on stage. No nail polish is permitted except nude nail polish or subtle white French tips; this applies to toenail polish for classes that go barefoot in their dances. No jewelry is permitted - this means no earrings. If your child has recently pierced ears, please wear clear spacers in place of earrings.
SHOES
All shoes are to be new or in new condition—no holes, scuff marks, etc. Ballet shoes should have the elastic strings cut and taped inside the shoe. Ballet shoes must have two elastic straps, crossed at the ankle. Make sure all shoes are the specific color and type as per costume instruction. For Creative Arts, black tap shoes are to have black elastic straps. Please make sure your child has each pair of shoes and tights necessary to complete each costume change.
HAIR
All students’ hair should be completely done before arriving! No studio provision for hairstyles will be made. Dancers will wear their hair in a low bun with a center part. Please use hair ties and bobby pins/hairpins that match your dancer’s hair or ensure that they are not showing. Use hair gel or hairspray to make sure hair is completely secure. Cover the bun with a hairnet matching the hair color to secure any stray hair. Students with bangs above the brow should curl and feather them completely away from their eyes. If your student’s hair is short, it is to be pinned away from the face.
MAKE-UP
Stage make-up is mandatory and is applied very heavily for picture day, dress rehearsal, and the show. All make-up should accompany your student for touch-up purposes. Make sure your name is on each item; we will not be responsible for lost items.
The eyeshadow palette shown below is E.L.F.’s Cream and Sugar eyeshadow palette. These are the colors you will need for stage make-up for picture day, dress rehearsal, and the show. You do not need to purchase this exact brand, just use it as a color guide. If you wish to purchase this palette, it can be found at Target, Walmart, Ulta, and Amazon for about $3.00.
Lipstick should be dark red or berry-colored, like the example below. Please invest in either a lip stain or matte lipstick that dries completely and does not smudge. The matte lipstick shown below is Maybelline's Matte Lipstick, shade 115: Founder. This is a great option and stays on well once dry. It is available at Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Ulta.
FINALE REHEARSALS
Dates: June 6th
Friday Show Cast Call Time: 8:45am-10:30am
Saturday Evening Show Cast Call Time: 10:15am-12:00pm
Location: Joy Performing Arts Studio
These rehearsals are mandatory for students in Level I-V classes.
Students participating in both shows must attend both rehearsals, that includes students in extra numbers such as Production, Alumni, or Daddy Daughter.
CREATIVE ARTS, TINY MOVERS, INTRO TO ACRO & HIP HOP STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND THESE REHEARSALS.
For these rehearsals, students should wear comfortable dance clothing that is easy to dance in. Class dress code is not required.
Students must bring the dance shoes for their assigned finale class. This information will be given out in May.
All dancers need to wear their hair secured and out of their face for this rehearsal.
LEVELS I-IV SCHEDULED ON-STAGE REHEARSALS
Date: Tuesday, June 9th
Time: Each class has a designated arrival time, please see the schedule below.
Location: Lyman High School Auditorium
Students should arrive in normal dance attire (black leotard, pink or tan tights & black dance shorts) with their hair in a neat bun. No costumes, show hair, or make-up are needed for these rehearsals. Bring the appropriate shoes needed for each rehearsal.
Attendance at these rehearsals is mandatory. We will not hold for late arrivals once a class is called to the stage. Dancers who miss their scheduled rehearsal will not be permitted to perform in the recitals. Each rehearsal runs 30–45 minutes; please plan to pick up your dancer about 30 minutes after their call time.
Parents must check their children in and out with our JPA staff in the lobby. Dancers should enter through the main auditorium doors. This is a closed-door rehearsal; only students and JPA staff will be permitted inside the auditorium. Due to Seminole County School Policies, any adults (and students age 18+) who want to enter the building during these rehearsals must check in at the front desk of Lyman High School and obtain a visitor's badge, a valid ID must be presented at the time of check-in.
Dancers with more than one class rehearsal can stay in the auditorium and wait until their next rehearsal or a parent/guardian may check them out with our JPA staff in the lobby and check them back in when they return for their later rehearsal(s). Please note that students under age of 16 must be checked in/out by a parent or guardian and will not be permitted to leave the school during rehearsals without a parent or guardian present.
Please help us respect our rental space by not bringing any food or drinks into the auditorium. Dancers may bring water in a bottle that closes securely and does not leak, with water only. Any meals or beverage other than water must be consumed in the lobby or courtyard and may not be brought in to the auditorium.
ON STAGE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
8:45 AM
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
10:15 AM
10:30 AM
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
12:15 PM
12:30 PM
12:45 PM
1:00 PM
1:15 PM
1:30 PM
Production
Ballet I (Monday Class)
Hip Hop II
Tap I
Contemporary III
Jazz I
Ballet II
Contemporary I
Musical Theater III & IV Tap
Hip Hop I
Ballet I (Tuesday Class)
Acro II/III (6 PM Class)
Acro II/III (7:30 PM Class)
Acrobatics I
Acrobatics IV
Contemporary II
Musical Theater I & II Tap
1:45 PM
2:00 PM
2:15 PM
2:30 PM
2:45 PM
3:00 PM
3:15 PM
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
4:00 PM
4:15 PM
4:30 PM
4:45 PM
5:00 PM
5:15 PM
5:30 PM
6:15 PM
Jazz II/III
Musical Theater I & II Jazz
Senior Solos
Ballet III
Hip Hop III
Tap II- IV
Hip Hop IV
Contemporary IV
Performance Company
Ballet IV
Competition Company I & II
Jazz IV
Seniors
Combined Companies
Musical Theater III & IV Jazz
Daddy Daughter
Alumni
ON STAGE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
8:45 AM – Production
9:45 AM – Ballet I (Monday Class)
10:00 AM – Hip Hop II
10:15 AM – Tap I
10:30 AM – Contemporary III
10:45 AM – Jazz I
11:00 AM – Ballet II
11:15 AM – Contemporary I
11:30 AM – Musical Theater III & IV Tap
11:45 AM – Hip Hop I
12:00 PM – Ballet I (Tuesday Class)
12:15 PM – Acro II/III (6 PM Class)
12:30 PM – Acro II/III (7:30 PM Class)
12:45 PM – Acrobatics I
1:00 PM – Acrobatics IV
1:15 PM – Contemporary II
1:30 PM – Musical Theater I & II Tap
1:45 PM – Jazz II/III
2:00 PM – Musical Theater I & II Jazz
2:15 PM – Senior Solos
2:30 PM – Ballet III
2:45 PM – Hip Hop III
3:00 PM – Tap II–IV
3:15 PM – Hip Hop IV
3:30 PM – Contemporary IV
3:45 PM – Performance Company
4:00 PM – Ballet IV
4:15 PM – Competition Company I & II
4:30 PM – Jazz IV
4:45 PM – Seniors
5:00 PM – Combined Companies
5:15 PM – Musical Theater III & IV Jazz
5:30 PM – Daddy Daughter
5:45 PM – Alumni
FULL SHOW DRESS REHEARSALS
Date: Thursday, June 11th
Saturday Matinee Show Cast Call Time: 8:45am-12:00pm
Saturday Evening Show Cast Call Time: 11:45am - 2:30pm
Friday Show Cast Call Time: 2:15pm - 5:00pm
Location: Lyman High School Auditorium
This rehearsal is for all students!
Students in multiple shows must attend the rehearsals for all their shows and should bring a nut-free packed lunch with them to eat between rehearsals. Students will not have access to Door Dash, Uber Eats, or other food deliveries during rehearsals to comply with campus security policies.
Parents or Guardians must check in their child(ren) at our table to the right of the main auditorium doors. Only performers and JPA staff are permitted in the backstage areas. Students ages 16+ can check themselves in and out with our JPA staff.
Please arrive ready for rehearsal in show tights, in your first costume, with hair and show make-up done. Bring costumes (in a garment bag), shoes, and accessories needed for each dance. Please check with your student's teacher if you have more than one costume to find out which dance is first in the show.
All dancers with multiple costumes should bring their other costumes covered in a garment bag.
This is a closed-door rehearsal; no parent or guardian will be allowed to sit in the auditorium and watch.
Please pick up your student promptly at the end of their rehearsal by checking them out at the rear exit. No student may be picked up before the entire rehearsal is complete.
Please see the following section for detailed drop-off and pick-up instructions.
REHEARSAL & SHOWCASE CHECK-IN
& SPECIAL NOTES
CHECK-IN & OUT
For both Showcase and the Full Show Dress Rehearsal, students should be dropped off at our cast entrance located to the right of the main auditorium doors. Please watch the video below for a light-hearted and informative look into our check-in/out process.
Please note: If someone other than the parent/guardian on file must pick up your child, you must submit a signed note stating who will pick up your child in advance of the show. ID and prior notice will be required for anyone other than the parent/guardian to pick up their child. Students 16+ may check themselves in and out.
Parents/Guardians are not permitted in the backstage area once they have checked their child in at the check-in table.
No student will be permitted to sit in the audience during any part of the show. Our staff will be responsible for all their needs during the show.
No child will be released until the end of the show. They must remain with their class and be released from their assigned dressing room, the same way they were dropped off.
To pick up your children, please exit the auditorium through the lobby and proceed to the exit door located behind the auditorium along the left side of the building. Do not attempt to cut through the stage or the stage entrance area; there will be no access!
SNACKS
Students on file with us having specific medical conditions, may pack their own snacks as approved by the studio. These snacks must be dry, nut-free, and mess-free! All other students will have snacks provided for them by our JPA team.
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
There is no flash photography or videography allowed during the show. There will be a professional video photographer recording the show. For your professional still pictures, please refer to the section in this book regarding picture day. A photo station will be set up outside for family and friends to take pictures with performers after the show.
BACKSTAGE ITEMS
Students will have a live video of the show to watch and enjoy from their dressing room backstage. We will also provide activity packets and games to keep them occupied while they wait for their turn onstage. Please do not send any extra belongings with your students! We want to make sure nothing is left behind and the best way for us to do that is to limit items backstage. Please send your student with a sealable water bottle and only the shoes, tights, costumes, and accessories required for the show. No outside food will be permitted backstage. Allergy-friendly snacks will be provided by our staff for shows running over 2 hours.
SEATING
All auditorium seating will take place through the lobby only. Auditorium doors will open 30 minutes prior to the show. Please refer to your ticket for your seating assignment. Children ages 2 and under may be seated on laps and do not need a ticket unless they will be sitting in their own seat.
TICKETING
Each family will receive 2 tickets to the showcase, which are included in your showcase fee. You will receive a coupon code via email by April 25th that you can use to redeem your 2 tickets. You will be able to purchase as many additional tickets as you wish. When you purchase tickets, you can enter these codes and select which show and seats you wish to use them for. All account balances must be paid before coupon codes will be sent. These gift tickets may not be credited back to your accounts or exchanged for cash.
Tickets will go on sale May 1st at 5pm on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets cost $16.00 plus taxes and fees until June 1st, then they cost $18.00 plus taxes and fees. Tickets can only be purchased online, no in-person sales are availalable. The link will be sent to studio families prior to ticket sales opening and is linked on our showcase page on the main JPA website. All ticket sales are final & non-refundable.
2026
"Kairos"
Showcase
Friday Evening
Date: Friday, June 12th
Dancer Call Time: 5:30 PM
Showtime: 7:00 PM, Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Location: Lyman High School Auditorium
Saturday Matinee
Date: Saturday, June 13th
Dancer Call Time: 12:15PM
Showtime: 1:00 PM, Doors Open at 12:30 PM
Location: Lyman High School Auditorium
Saturday Evening
Date: Saturday, June 13th
Dancer Call Time: 3:00 PM
Showtime: 4:00 PM, Doors Open at 3:30 PM
Location: Lyman High School Auditorium
Please arrive ready for rehearsal in show tights, wearing your first costume, with hair and show make-up done. Bring costumes (in a garment bag), shoes, and accessories needed for each dance. Please check with your student's teacher if you have more than one costume to find out which dance is first in the show.
Dancers must be checked-in promptly at their call time. For our student's safety, the backstage area will be locked during the show and there will be no access after check-in is closed.
To ensure your dancer's success on stage, please make sure your student has a healthy meal before they arrive for the show. Students performing in both the Saturday Matinee and the Saturday Evening shows will remain checked in for the entire day and must bring a nut-free meal to eat between shows.
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ADDRESS: 1012 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo FL 32765
Email: joy@joyperformingarts.com
Telephone: (407) 365-5531
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