About The Show

The Nutcracker is a classical ballet that has become one of the most beloved and iconic holiday traditions worldwide. It features music from the Russian composer Tchaikovsky and tells the story of Clara, a young girl who receives a magical nutcracker doll from her godfather on Christmas Eve. That night, the Nutcracker comes to life, leading Clara on an enchanting holiday adventure.    

Our show on December 14th will be a unique adaptation, featuring selections from the original, while also incorporating numbers from various dance genres. Our recreational and company students have been rehearsing since September and they can’t wait to debut their routines! 

A New Performance Opportunity

In previous years, most of our students got one formal performance opportunity at our year-end Spring Recital. This year’s 25th anniversary special performance gives them two formal performances on stage, which we believe is incredibly valuable for building a child’s confidence! They learn to work through those pre-performance jitters, face their fears, and trust themselves. The excitement they share along the way truly makes it very special for everyone involved.   

Holiday Fun for The Whole Family

In addition to teaching kids valuable skills, this performance will create sweet holiday memories for our dancers. We know how special the holidays can be for children, and there’s something extra magical about the excitement of a holiday show. There’s an undeniable warmth that comes with being a part of something bigger than ourselves during this time of year. The twinkling lights, the familiar music, a spectacular growing tree, the costumes, and the joy of watching our students shine on stage—it’s a memory you’ll cherish as a family for years to come.

How To See The Show

We hope you’ll join us for a spectacular performance! See the show details and ticket information below! 

THE NUTCRACKER: Symphony of Dance
December 14th, 2024 | 2pm
Viles Auditorium at Cony High School
Purchase tickets here!

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A Few Highlights from Recital 2024: Elevate

• 3 Shows of Incredible Dancing! From our tiny dancers taking their very first steps on stage, to our advanced dancers showcasing their technique progress from the year, there were so many fabulous moments. Whether your child was working on building confidence or building skills, we should all be so proud. 
• Congratulations to Natalie Brown, the recipient of our 2024 Cynthia Sproul “Dancing Heart” Memorial Scholarship! This special award was created to honor the memory of Mrs. Laura’s mother, Cynthia, who lost her battle with cancer on May 22, 2021. Ava Marchand and Hope Zuis (co-recipients in 2023) helped present the award on stage with Mrs. Laura.
• Did you catch our 2024 Digital Program Yearbook? Click here to view and download our full line-up of cast members and dancers as another keepsake from this year’s recital!
• Coming soon – Recital Videos! We hope to have all the recital videos edited and to you by late July – early August. Keep an eye on your inboxes! 

Thank you to…

• All of our dedicated dance parents. Without your countless hours of support, our 2024 Dance Recital would not have been possible. Thank you for supporting your dancer’s goals and supporting our mission! 
• Our Spotlight Sponsors: Beale’s Plumbing, Gallant Therapy Services, General Concrete Cutting Services, Hasenfus Family Dental, KDT Towing and Repair, Steve’s Welding
• Our Star Sponsors: The Bouchard Family, College Carryout, Comprehensive Land Technologies, Inc., The Gunshop, LLC, Gosline Insurance Group, Hair Emporium, K&A Property Services, Lajoie Brothers Construction, The Nener Plante Family, Nickerson Construction Services, Ottos on the River, The Turcotte Family, The Roderick Family, The Rood/Chen Family, Timeless Treasures, Vallee Harwood & Blouin Real Estate

If your child had a total blast at recital and wants to keep the fun going, it’s not too late to join us for Summer Dance at the studio! Here’s what we’ve got going on for the remainder of the summer:

Dance Camps & Technique Classes
Click Here to Learn More and Register! 

• Princess Camp (Ages 3-5): August 12th & 13th
• Bluey’s Dance Mania (Ages 4-7): August 5th-8th
• Dancy Nancy (Ages 4-7): August 5th-8th
• Sea Dogs Dance Camp (Ages 6-18): August 19th-23rd
• Triple Threat Experience (Ages 7-14): July 29th – August 1st

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Recital 2023: Simply Legendary

This year’s recital theme was a celebration of various music and movie legends over the years. Our students embraced the songs and dance moves of the world’s greatest superstars, and became superstars themselves along the way! 

We hosted five spectacular shows with dance performances from our twirling twos all the way up to our graduating seniors and adult programs. Each and every show was a giant success and our students’ sparkling smiles lit up the stage. 

In addition to amazing performances, we also announced the recipients of our 2023 Cynthia Sproul Memorial “Dancing Heart” Scholarship. This award was created to honor the memory of Mrs. Laura’s mother, Cynthia, who lost her battle with cancer in 2021. This year’s announcement was particularly special because the former recipients from the past two years joined us to pass on the tradition. Congratulations to our 2023 Recipients, Ava Marchand and Hope Zuis!

In case you missed the magic, you can view our 2023 Recital Program online here! Between witnessing some beautiful dancing, recognizing our students’ incredible accomplishments, and being a part of priceless memories, it was a weekend worth celebrating. Congratulations to all our performers and thank you to all of our dedicated dance parents for making it all happen!

Walt Disney World 2023

Immediately following Recital festivities, the hardworking members of the Dance Unlimited Performance Company headed to Disney World to participate in the Disney Youth Performing Arts Program. In case you missed their performance, we livestreamed it on Facebook! Click here to view.

Our students bravely took the stage, stepped out of their comfort zone, and represented Dance Unlimited with great poise. We’re so proud of them! Check out just a few pictures from our magical trip below! 

To all of our DU Families, thank you for an absolutely phenomenal year. This season has been truly incredible! 

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After 5 shows and countless smiles, we couldn’t help but want to share some of the magic. This month’s blog post is a recital recap for those who didn’t get to see all of our performances, or those who love admiring our students’ successes as much as we do!

A Few Highlights from Recital 2022:

• 5 performances of simply STELLAR dancing! From our Twinkle Toes to our Adult Classes, our dancers exemplified the courage, dedication, and confidence that it takes to hit the stage! They danced beautifully and we could not be more proud.
• Congratulations to Bailee Roes, the recipient of our 2022 Cynthia Sproul “Dancing Heart” Memorial Scholarship! ​​This special award was created to honor the memory of Mrs. Laura’s mother, Cynthia, who lost her battle with cancer on May 22, 2021. Mimi, as she was better known, had a lifelong love of dance and shared that passion with Mrs. Laura.
• Over $3,000 in scholarships and prizes! We love recognizing our student’s hard work. Congratulations to Riley Fish, Alyvia Cleary & Elia Morgan, our top 3 scholarship winners!
• Keepsakes and gifts for our dancers. Each of our performers received a special Recital T-Shirt, full color Recital Program Yearbook, and a star dancer medal for their accomplishments this year. We love giving our students keepsakes to look back on their Recital memories fondly for years to come!
• Did you catch our 2022 Digital Program Yearbook? Click here to view and download our full line-up of cast members as another keepsake from this year’s recital!
• Some phenomenal sponsors! Follow along on our Facebook Page, as we spotlight each of the great local businesses that sponsored this year’s recital. 

Check out some pictures of the talented dancers, beautiful costumes, and sparkling smiles that made this year’s recital one of the best performances in Augusta!

As always, we pride ourselves in making the Recital Experience easy and affordable for parents. Our All-Inclusive tuition includes our students’ recital costumes, tights, accessories, keepsakes, and two complimentary tickets in our dance parents’ single monthly payments. On top of that, every dancer will receive a digital download of all 5 recital videos later this summer. Read more about our All-Inclusive tuition here!

As we close out the year, join us in celebrating a phenomenal end to the 2021/22 Dance Season. We’re sending a round of applause to our dancers AND their families. Congratulations on an amazing year! 

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We’ve got a very solid group of veteran dance parents here at Dance Unlimited that know all the ins and outs of recital season. It’s our goal to make all of our brand new dance parents feel just as comfortable and confident! Our all-inclusive tuition system, studio policies, and top-notch supportive staff make being a new dance parent EASY (or at least a little less overwhelming!)

Is it your child’s very first dance recital? Below are just a few ways that DU helps you rock it like a pro!

• Your all-inclusive tuition takes several necessities off the list. Recital tights, accessories, two tickets, a recital t-shirt, and a yearbook are ALL included in your monthly tuition payment. To learn more about how convenient our tuition system is, check out our previous blog post here! 
• Between your Parent Portal, email inbox, and our recital headquarters page, you’ve got ALL the important details. We make sure that you don’t have to go hunting for dates, rehearsal times, hair and makeup requirements, or ticket information. Check those inboxes often!
• We sell nude leotards! Serving as the perfect undergarment for the big day, nude leotards allow your children to change into and out of costumes quickly backstage while remaining covered. Additionally, nude leos make it easy for them to wear warm-ups to and from the theater, keeping their costume in tip-top shape! 
• Hair tutorials are available… Follow along with these tutorials and your child’s first-recital hair will be show-stoppingly beautiful! 
  • Classic Ballet Bun
  • Easier Ballet Bun
  • French Braids
• A few bonus costume dos and don’ts:
  • Do use steam, DON’T iron! 
  • Do label everything with your child’s name ( where it won’t be seen from the audience). Shoes, accessories, costumes, everything!
  • Do create a separate ziploc bag (labeled of course) for accessories.

With these tips, you’ll have a stress-free recital experience, leaving tons of room for cherishing the sweet memories. A child’s first dance recital is something that you both will treasure forever. For many, it’s the start of a life-long passion. For others, it’s the beginning of newfound confidence that will be taken into other passions as well. Either way, our veteran dance parents will tell you that it’s one of the most special days in a child’s early years! 

We can’t wait for some AMAZING performances on June 16-18! It’s going to be a fantastic showcase of our students’ hard work, dedication, and talent! 

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