Season Calendar
2026–2027 Season Calendar
Every key date for the recreational season, from the first day of classes on August 31 through recital weekend in June. Enrollment is open now, and tuition is auto-drafted on the 1st of each month. Bookmark this page so your family never misses an important date at the little studio with big heart.
Fall 2026
- First day of season classes Monday, August 31
- Labor Day (studio closed) September 7
- First costume installment drafted October 1
- Spirit Week & Recital Theme Reveal Week October 26–31
Winter
- Second costume installment drafted November 1
- Costume Measurement Week November 9–12
- Thanksgiving Break (studio closed) November 24–28
- Parent Observation Week & Nutcracker Week December 7–12
- Winter Break (studio closed) December 21 – January 2
Spring 2027
- Recital production fee drafted February 15
- Spirit Week (Beach Week) February 15–20
- Parent Observation Week March 22–25
- Spring Break (studio closed) March 29 – April 3
- Picture Week April 26–30: group and individual photos in costume
- Memorial Day Weekend (studio closed) May 29–31
Recital Season
- In-Studio Rehearsal Week June 14–17
- Dress Rehearsal & Recital Day(s) June 18 and/or June 19
Dates are from the published 2026–2027 Season Calendar and may shift slightly. Confirmed details are always shared in our monthly newsletter and your parent portal, and there are no makeups for classes missed during scheduled closures. Questions about a specific date? Call or text us at 919-899-1289 or get in touch.
Ready to join us this season?
Book a trial class to find your dancer's place at The Dance Collective, then we'll see you on the calendar.