Spring Production: Elements in Motion
May 30, 2026 in the Caldwell High School AuditoriumTickets Go On Sale May 2nd at 8:30 AM
Five Elements. One Powerful Story in Motion.
Elements in Motion brings our dancers to the stage in a breathtaking celebration where movement mirrors the natural world. Air, water, earth, and fire come alive through expressive choreography, music, and storytelling, with every class contributing to a dynamic and visually striking performance.
At the center is the fifth element—the human spirit—the force that adapts, endures, and rises above. More than a recital, Elements in Motion is a powerful celebration of growth, resilience, and expression, showing how dance connects us to both the world around us and the strength within.
Be a kind and respectful audience! Cheer for every dance, and don’t disrupt others by talking.
Enter and exit only between dances. Do not use side doors unless needed for physical accessibility.
No flash photography (it is very disruptive to the performers), and silence your devices. We will record the performance and it will be available for purchase.
The show is approximately an hour and a half in length.
After the finale, come up to the stage where your child will be sitting and waiting for you. This is a great time to take pictures of them on stage, give them flowers, etc.
Picture and Dress Rehearsal Week
May 26th- May 29th
To create the best possible recital experience while keeping performance tickets affordable for families, we’ve shifted from a single dress rehearsal night at the auditorium to a full week of in-studio dress rehearsals.
With rising venue costs, this approach allows us to be thoughtful about expenses while also giving our dancers a more relaxed, supportive environment to prepare. In-studio rehearsals provide smaller groups, more individual attention, and multiple opportunities to practice without the pressure of a single run-through. This helps dancers feel confident, prepared, and truly ready to shine on performance day.
Please arrive 10 minutes early in costume with hair and makeup done.
Dancers will first have their pictures taken and then will have the opportunity to run through their dance a couple of times.
We aim to keep Dress Rehearsals on schedule, but please remember they're a chance to iron out any issues before the main performance. Your understanding is appreciated.
Dancers are free to leave once they have rehearsed.
| Day | Time | Class Name |
| Tuesday, 5/26 | ||
| 3:50-4:10 | Creative 3s Tues | |
| 4:10-4:30 | Creative 4s Tues | |
| 4:30-4:50 | Ballet 1 | |
| 4:50-5:10 | Ballet 2 | |
| 5:10-5:30 | Jazz 1 | |
| 5:30-5:50 | Jazz 2 | |
| 5:50-6:10 | Tap 1-2 | |
| 6:10-6:30 | Spark | |
| 6:30-6:50 | Acro 2 | |
| 6:50-7:10 | Pre-Pointe | |
| 7:10-7:30 | Acro 3 | |
| 7:30-7:50 | Modern | |
| 7:50-8:30 | Pointe | |
| Wednesday, 5/27 | ||
| 4:10-4:30 | Kinder Combo | |
| 4:30-4:50 | Ballet 3 | |
| 4:50-5:10 | Jazz 3 | |
| 5:10-5:30 | Tap 3-4 | |
| 5:30-5:50 | Ignite Jazz | |
| 5:50-6:10 | Creative 3s Sat | |
| 6:10-6:30 | Creative 4s Sat | |
| 6:30-6:50 | Musical Theater | |
| 6:50-7:10 | Hip Hop 3 | |
| 7:10-7:30 | Production | |
| 7:30-7:50 | Jazz 4 | |
| 7:50-8:30 | Ballet 4-5 | |
| Thursday, 5/28 | ||
| 4:10-4:30 | Creative 4s Monday | |
| 4:30-4:50 | Acro 1 | |
| 4:50-5:10 | Lyrical | |
| 5:10-5:30 | Hip Hop 1 | |
| 5:30-5:50 | Daddy-Daughter | |
| 5:50-6:10 | Ignite Hip Hop | |
| 6:10-6:30 | Hip Hop 2 | |
| 6:30-6:50 | Contemporary | |
| 6:50-7:10 | Int I Jazz | |
| 7:10-7:30 | Hip Hop 5 | |
| 7:30-7:50 | Hip Hop 4 | |
| 7:50-8:30 | Int II Jazz | |
| Friday, 5/29 | 4:20-4:50 | Toddler N’ Me Classes |
| 4:50-5:10 | Creatives Friday | |
| 5:10-5:30 | Breaking | |
| 5:30-5:50 | Hip Hop 1 Friday | |
| 5:50-6:10 | Fire 1 | |
| 6:10-6:30 | Fire 2 | |
| 6:30-6:50 | Acro 4 | |
| 6:50-7:10 | Solos/ Duets/ Trios |
Show Order
May 30th at 12:30 and 4:30 PM in the Caldwell High School Auditorium.
Each show will feature unique performances. Your dancer’s class has been carefully assigned to a specific show based on factors like costume changes, age groups, performance variety, and more. Dancers may be in one or both shows.
Classes in the 12:30 PM Show
Doors will open at 12:00. Younger dancers (10 and under) need to be in their dressing rooms (located off the side hallway in the band or orchestra room) at 12:15 but no earlier than 12:00.
- Max Senior Solo
- Elliott Senior Solo
- Production
- Acro 1
- Hip Hop 3
- Creative 4s Monday
- Tap 1-2
- Contemporary
- Creative 3s Sat
- Ballet 1
- Int II Jazz
- Pre-Pointe
- Jazz 1
- Lyrical
- Acro 3
- Hip Hop 1 Monday
- Kinder Combo Wed
- Ballet 3
- Hip Hop 5
- Creative 4s Sat
- Jazz 3
- Production and Seniors
2:30 Comp and Senior Showcase
Celebrate our Competition dancers and Seniors in this FREE showcase. Doors will open at 2:15. Everyone is invited. This event will be open seating.
- Fire 2 Hip Hop
- Fire 1 Lyrical
- Hazel Solo
- Sawyer, Shaylee Duo
- Avery Solo
- Ignite Hip Hop
- Lily A solo
- Sawyer, Shaylee, Avery Trio
- Elliott B Solo
- Spark
- Shaylee Solo
- Max B Solo
- Fire 2 Jazz
- Fire 1 Hip Hop
- Ignite Jazz
- Sawyer Jensen solo
- Fire 1 Jazz
- Fire 2 Contemporary
Classes in the 4:30 PM Show
Doors will open at 4:00. Younger dancers (10 and under) need to be in their dressing rooms (located off the side hallway in the band or orchestra room) at 4:15 but no earlier than 4:00.
- Sawyer Senior Solo
- Lily Senior Solo
- Daddy- Daughter Dance
- Production
- Modern
- Acro 2
- Breaking
- Creative 3s Tuesday
- Jazz 2
- Pointe
- Int I Jazz
- Ballet 2
- Tap 3-4
- Hip Hop 2
- Creative 4s Tuesday
- Hip Hop 1 Friday
- Acro 4
- Jazz 4
- Hip Hop 4
- Creatives Friday
- Ballet 4-5
- Musical Theater
- Production and Seniors
Costumes, Hair, Makeup
Costumes will be sent home starting on on May 4th. Accounts must be paid in full before receiving a costume.
Costumes
Come prepared to dance! Have your costume, tights, and shoes on for the dress rehearsal and recital.
Please keep your costume(s) safe! Do not play or eat in your costume.
Do not wash or iron your costume. To fluff tutus, you may hang your costume upside down in the bathroom while you shower (the warm steam will help reduce wrinkles). Do not hang in the shower or where it could get wet.
Hair
Dancer’s hair should be worn in a low bun with a split part for recital and strongly encouraged for dress rehearsal. All hairstyles should include gel and/or hairspray- no flyaways.
Hair nets or donuts can make buns significantly easier.
Makeup
Make-up for recital should consist of eye shadow in neutral tones; black or brown mascara and eyeliner for eyes; and rosy-colored cheeks and lips.
No nail polish; jewelry; or underwear under their tights.
Parents of younger dancers, we will defer to your judgment on makeup for your child. We encourage it as the stage lights can make them look washed out or pale.
All Creative 3s, 4s, Kinder Combo, and Ballet 3 classes will wear pink ballet tights and pink ballet shoes.
Ballet 1, 2, 4, and 5 will wear tan tights with their regular jazz or ballet shoes
All Tap classes will wear tan tights and black tap shoes.
Unless specified, Jazz classes will wear tan tights and tan jazz shoes.
Unless specified, Hip Hop classes will need to wear black ankle socks with black hip-hop/athletic shoes.
Unless specified, Contemporary and Lyrical will wear tan tights and half-sole shoes.
Unless specified, Modern will wear footless tan tights with no shoes.
Unless specified, Musical Theater will wear tan tights and Black jazz shoes.
Pre-Pointe and Pointe will wear pink tights with their ballet or Pointe shoes.
Acro will wear footless tan tights with no shoes.
Recital Volunteers
Our Spring Show wouldn’t shine without our amazing volunteers! From helping with childcare or front lobby duties to assisting with setup and teardown, every helping hand makes a big difference. Volunteers receive two free tickets to the show of their choice as a thank-you for their time and support.
Please note: Childcare volunteers must be available for the entire show.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are tickets?
Reserved tickets are priced at $10 per show or $17 for both shows.
VIP tickets are $13 per show or $23 for both shows.
If you would like to help with childcare during the recital, you will receive two free tickets to one show. Sign up in your Parent Portal under Registration > Volunteers
Tickets can be purchased here: https://buy.tututix.com/canyondanceacademy
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets go on sale May 2nd at 8:30 am.
Great news! You can buy tickets for both shows in the same transaction now.
Purchase tickets here: https://buy.tututix.com/canyondanceacademy
No food or drink in the auditorium, please.
What time should my dancer arrive before the show?
Shows begin at 12:30 and 4:30. Doors will open at 12:00 and 4:00. Younger dancers need to be in their dressing rooms (located off the side hallway in the band or orchestra room) at 12:15 but no earlier than 12:00; and 4:15 but not earlier than 4:00 respectfully. Come prepared to dance! Have your costume, tights, and shoes on. Hair needs to be pulled into a slick low bun (no bangs or flyaways), and stage make-up needs to be applied.
Nothing except water is allowed backstage or in the dressing rooms. There is no food or drink allowed in the auditorium.
- Do have something for your dancer to do while they wait backstage to perform. Coloring crayons, card games, puzzles, or small toys are appropriate (Label all your items. We are not responsible for items lost). Please do not pop in and out of the dressing rooms unnecessarily. It is very hard on the dancers (especially the younger ones) if you leave, and they can’t come with you. Dancers are expected to wait backstage so they may participate in the finale. We have some very reliable and awesome Backstage Helpers; your child is safe with them. If you want to be in the room with them for the entire show, please feel free to do so. The dressing rooms are located off the hallway to the side of the auditorium.
- It is going to be a long day, so please feed your child and ensure they get plenty of rest before the show.
What do I do if I bought tickets to the wrong show?
If you buy tickets to the wrong show, please reach out to ticketing at 855-222-2849, Option 1.
I am having trouble buying tickets. What do I do?
Need help buying tickets? Call 855-222-2849, Option 1.
Which classes will participate in the Winter and Spring Shows?
All our dance classes (except Toddler N’ Me, Tumbling, and Adult) will participate in our Winter and Spring Shows.