2025 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.
2025
Showcase
Guide
Detailed Schedules Available Below
In-Class Dress Rehearsals & Photos - June 2nd-5th
Finale Rehearsals - June 7th
On-Stage Rehearsal - June 10th
Full Show Dress Rehearsal - June 12th
Friday Evening Show - June 13th, 7:00pm
Saturday Matinee Show - June 14th, 1:00pm
Saturday Evening Show - June 14th, 4:00pm
2025
Showcase
Guide
IMPORTANT DATES
In-Class Dress Rehearsals & Photos - June 2nd-5th
Finale Rehearsals - June 7th
On-Stage Rehearsals - June 10th
Full Show Dress Rehearsals - June 12th
Friday Evening Show - June 13th, 7:00pm
Saturday Matinee Show - June 14th, 1:00pm
Saturday Evening Show - June 14th, 4:00pm
Detailed Schedules Available Below
IN-CLASS DRESS REHEARSALS &
PHOTOS
Dates: June 2nd-5th
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 2nd-5th. 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 10 minutes of their class to prepare for the next hour's classes and photos.
CLASS ARRIVAL TIMES
MONDAY, JUNE 2ND
3:45 PM
Contemporary II
Jazz IV
4:45 PM
Creative Arts 1
Jazz II
Tap IV
5:45 PM
Contemporary IV
Creative Arts II
Tap II
6:45 PM
Ballet II
Musical Theater III/IV
TUESDAY, JUNE 3RD
3:45 PM
Acro I
Intro to Hip Hop
4:45 PM
Hip Hop I
Intro to Acro
Hip Hop II
5:45 PM
Contemporary I
Musical Theater II
6:15 PM
Competition Company I
6:45 PM
Competition Company II
CLASS ARRIVAL TIMES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH
4:30PM
Ballet III
5:00 PM
Ballet I
6:00 PM
Jazz III
Hip Hop I
6:30 PM
Performance Company
7:00 PM
Contemporary III
THURSDAY, JUNE 5TH
3:45 PM
Tiny Movers
Intro to Acro
4:45 PM
Creative Arts II
Ballet IV/V
5:15 PM
Acro II/III
5:45 PM
Miss Natalie's Creative Arts III
6:15 PM
Miss Lenee's Creative Arts III Hip Hop III/IV
7:15 PM
Acro III/IV
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. This includes extra hair ribbons, watches, special jewelry, etc. No earrings are permitted – if ears are recently pierced please replace earrings with clear spacers. Students may not wear nail polish of any color; please have clean nails that are neatly filed so as not to snag the costumes.
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. 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 7th
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 REHERSALS.
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 10th
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 wait for students who are late when their class is called to the stage. Dancers who miss their rehearsal time with their class will not be permitted to dance in the show.
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 Production
9:45 AM Jazz II
10:00 AM Performance Company
10:15 AM Musical Theater I-IV Jazz
10:30 AM Hip Hop I (Tues.)
10:45 AM Musical Theater II Tap
11:00 AM Combined Companies
11:15 AM Contemporary I
11:30 AM Contemporary IV
11:45 AM Hip Hop II
12:00 PM Tap III & IV
12:15 PM Ballet I
12:30 PM Musical Theater III & IV Tap
12:45 PM Ballet II
1:00 PM Hip Hop I (Wed.)
1:15 PM Contemporary II
1:30 PM Acro I
1:45 PM Acro II & III
2:00 PM Acro III & IV
2:15 PM Ballet III
2:30 PM Hip Hop III & IV
2:45 PM Tap II
3:00 PM Ballet IV & V
3:15 PM Contemporary III
3:30 PM Jazz IV & V
3:45 PM Jazz III
4:00 PM Senior Dance
4:15 PM Senior Solos
4:45 PM Competition Company I & II
5:15 PM Alumni
6:15 PM Daddy Daughter
FULL SHOW DRESS REHEARSALS
Date: Thursday, June 12th
Saturday Matinee Show Cast Call Time: 8:45am-11:30am
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, with hair and show make-up done. Bring costumes (in a garment bag), shoes, and accessories needed for each dance.
Creative Arts, Intro Classes, & Tiny Movers ONLY should arrive for the show dressed in their first costume with a cover-up over the top of their costume. Oversized button-down shirts, bathrobes, and zip-up jackets make great cover-ups! It is best to wear something that doesn't have to be pulled over the head. 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 Level I-IV should bring their costumes covered in a garment bag and change once they are backstage.
This is a closed-door rehearsal; no parent or relative 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 cast entrance. No student may be picked up before the entire rehearsal is complete.
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.
Parents must walk kids up and check them in at the table. When you arrive, you must sign your child in at the designated area. Parents will receive a tag that corresponds with their child's check-in number. For the safety of our students, no child will be released to any member of their family without this tag. Please return the tag back to the check-in/out table at the end of the show/dress rehearsal
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.
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 cast entrance door used to drop them off. 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 to keep them occupied while they wait for their turn onstage. Please make sure your student wears a light robe or oversized button-down shirt which should cover the costume at all times when not on stage, and brings a small blanket or towel for them to sit on and rest. Please send your student with a sealable water bottle. No 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 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 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 $15.00 plus taxes and fees until June 1st, then they will be $17.00 plus taxes and fees. Tickets can only be purchased online. The link will be sent out to studio families prior to ticket sales opening. All ticket sales are final & non-refundable.
2025
"I Am"
Showcase
Friday Evening
Date: Friday, June 13th
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 14th
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 14th
Dancer Call Time: 2:30 PM
Showtime: 4:00 PM, Doors Open at 3:30 PM
Location: Lyman High School Auditorium
Creative Arts, Intro Classes, & Tiny Movers ONLY should arrive for the show dressed in their first costume with a cover-up over the top of their costume. Oversized button-down shirts, bathrobes, and zip-up jackets make great cover-ups! It is best to wear something that doesn't have to be pulled over the head. 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 Level I-IV should bring their costumes covered in a garment bag and change once they are backstage.
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.
About
A part of the Oviedo community for over 30 years, Joy Performing Arts is committed to excellence in everything we do. We believe that Christ-centered training creates an atmosphere where performers can flourish while achieving their full potential. We provide an environment of encouragement and respect that helps foster friendships, develop character, and creates community minded individuals.
Opening Hours
Monday: 4–9 pm
Tuesday: 4–9 pm
Wednesday: 4–8:15 pm
Thursday: 4–9 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday : Closed
ADDRESS: 1012 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo FL 32765
Email: joy@joyperformingarts.com
Telephone: (407) 365-5531
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