Winter Showcase Volunteers: If anyone is interested in volunteering backstage for the winter showcase, please let the front desk know and you will not need to buy tickets. Female volunteers only because you will be in the girls' dressing rooms. Please be there 45 minutes before show time. You may bring your dancer with you at that time. Please do not bring any other children with you! Volunteers will be chaperoning our dancers backstage.

Dancer Drop Off: Before your child meets back stage, it is a good idea to have them completely changed into their costumes and shoes and have the parents hold on to an extra things they may have. Do not forget to use the bathroom! We have a lot of students that will be back stage so it is easier to keep all personal items with their family. If your child is in numerous dances, please bring the extra costumes and shoes back stage. Please do NOT bring food back-stage. We have a lot of students allergic to peanuts, so we want to make sure this is a safe environment for everyone. Once you are performance ready, head backstage. You enter through the hallway to the left of the auditorium. You should see staff members standing at the entrance! We ask that only 1 female adult walk back with them. All grades 1st and younger will be on stage for pick up at the end of our performance. It is a good idea not to bring extra belongings back there. We will have crayons and paper for them to color during the performances while they are backstage.
When dropping off a younger child, we encourage that this is a quick process and that the parent does not come back in the room. The reason for this is sometimes a parent will stay too long with the child and then it is harder for the parent to leave. Please remember that if there is a problem, we will always page you to come back stage. You will have a designated number below. Please remember your class performance number!

Child Pick Up: The show will last approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes. All students will stay back stage so they can come out at the end to take a bow at our finale. All classes Grs. 1st and under, will be picked up on stage. We will have our volunteers stand on stage with them until a parent comes to get them. All classes Gr. 2 - 8th must be picked up back-stage by 1 adult parent where they were dropped off. Boys will be back stage as well in a separate room! Anyone that is Gr. 9th and older is allowed to leave without a parent. Please discuss a meeting point with your parent if you choose to leave by yourself.

Back to Back shows: We do back to back shows: one at 2pm and one at 4pm. Please make sure if you are in the 2pm show, we ask that you help us clear out for our next showcase. 4pm dancers: please do not arrive earlier than 3:30 to report backstage!

Updated Performance Order: Remember your performance number! You will be finding your designated spot backstage. Remembering this number will make it a faster drop off for you!

Winter Dance Showcase

► Dates: We usually host our Winter Dance Showcase every 3rd Sunday in December. For specific event dates, please click on our events calendar on the top right corner of the screen. Our dates are always reserved at least 1-2 years in advance, for any questions, please ask the front desk.
► Location: Our Showcase is held at South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center inside of South Milwaukee High School. The address is 901 15th Ave. South Milwaukee, WI 53172. (Between College and Rawson Ave) Please park in the NW Parking lot and enter through door #9. Signs will direct you to the auditorium.
►Dress Rehearsal: Our winter showcase rehearsal is the last class before your performance. We do these in class at the studio! Please wear your costume, hair, and makeup as you would on stage.
► Costumes/Music Selection: Our teachers select their own music and costumes for each class. Once the teachers have selected their own music and costumes, they must be approved by the studio director to assure they are age appropriate. For our winter show, your costumes are things you may already have or can purchase on your own. Example) Santa hat, any red top, & black pants. We require the same shoes for the winter & spring show.
► Volunteers: If anyone is interested in volunteering backstage for the winter showcase, please let the front desk know. You will not need to buy a ticket to that show. You will still have the opportunity to watch your child perform from the side of the stage or in the back of the auditorium. Female volunteers only because you will be in the girls’ dressing room. You need to arrive 45 minutes prior to show time. You may bring your dancer with you at that time, however do not bring other children back there!
► Dance Drop Off: Before your child meets back stage, it is a good idea to have them completely changed into their costumes and shoes and have the parents hold on to an extra things they may have. Do not forget to use the bathroom! We have a lot of students that will be back stage so it is easier to keep all personal items with their family. If your child is in numerous dances, please bring the extra costumes and shoes back stage. Please do NOT bring food back-stage. We have a lot of students allergic to peanuts, so we want to make sure this is a safe environment for everyone. Once you are performance ready, head backstage. You enter through the hallway to the left of the auditorium. You should see staff members standing at the entrance! We ask that only 1 female adult walk back with them. All grades 1st and younger will be on stage for pick up at the end of our performance. It is a good idea not to bring extra belongings back there. We will have crayons and paper for them to color during the performances while they are backstage. When dropping off a younger child, we encourage that this is a quick process and that the parent does not come back in the room. The reason for this is sometimes a parent will stay too long with the child and then it is harder for the parent to leave. Please remember that if there is a problem, we will always page you to come back stage. You will have a designated number below. Please remember your class performance number!
► Child Pick Up: The show will last approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes. All students will stay back stage so they can come out at the end to take a bow at our finale. All classes Grs. 1st and under, will be picked up on stage. We will have our volunteers stand on stage with them until a parent comes to get them. All classes Gr. 2 - 8th must be picked up back-stage by 1 adult parent where they were dropped off. Boys will be back stage as well in a separate room! Anyone that is Gr. 9th and older is allowed to leave without a parent. Please discuss a meeting point with your parent if you choose to leave by yourself.
► Back to Back shows: We do back to back shows. We ask that you help us clear out for our next showcase. Also, please do not arrive earlier than your specific time assigned to you. Thank you in advance!
► Updated Performance Order: We send out our performance order about a month prior to our show dates. Remember your performance number! You will be finding your designated spot backstage. Remembering this number will make it a faster drop off for you!
► Photos: You are allowed to take still photos.
► DVD’s: You are allowed to videotape at all of our performances. Professional videos will not be taken at our winter show.
► Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at South Milwaukee PAC box office. Every year our tickets go on sale in November. Watch our monthly newsletter that is emailed out for more information. You may call (414) 766-5049. They are open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Members and non-members are welcome to attend! Tickets will be sold at the door if the show has not been sold out. The auditorium seats up to 800 people. We have sold out many shows in the past! Tickets are $10/person.

Spring Dance Showcase

► Dates: We usually host our Spring Dance Showcase every 3rd Saturday in June. For specific event dates, please click on our events calendar on the top right corner of the screen. Our dates are always reserved at least 1-2 years in advance, for any questions, please ask the front desk.

► Location: Our Showcase are held at South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center inside of South Milwaukee High School. The address is 901 15th Ave. South Milwaukee, WI 53172. (Between College and Rawson Ave) Please park in the NW Parking lot and enter through door #9. Signs will direct you to the auditorium. For tickets call the box office at (414) 766-5049. The studio will announce when tickets go on sale in our monthly newsletters that our emailed out.

► Dress Rehearsal: Our dress rehearsal is always the Tuesday and Wednesday prior to the showcase at South Milwaukee PAC. Every class will have only 1 day/time to be there. This is also your picture day. You will be there about 1 hour for rehearsal and pictures.

► Costumes/Music Selection: Our teachers select their own music and costumes for each class. Our top quality costumes come from several costume companies both local and nationally. Once the teachers have selected their own music and costumes, they must be approved by the studio director to assure they are age appropriate. We email out our music selections by March 1st for you to practice at home. All Gr. 1st and younger will also get a video link of their teacher performing the dance.

► Costume Measuring: To save the students and parents time, we measure the students during one of their classes in late October or early November. If a dancer is absent, we make it our responsibility to make sure they are measured the next time they come in the studio. If you sign up after we have already measured, we will measure your child separately.

► Costume Fee (includes tights): Age 9 and under $55.00, Age 10 and up $65.00/class Added to your account December 1st. If you drop your class after costumes have been ordered, there are no refunds. We will call you when your costume is in. You have up to 15 days after our Showcase to pick it up. After that date, it will be property of Studio 21. Matching are required for each dance. We have shoes available for sale at the studio, but you are not required to buy them from us.

► Costume Delivery: Costumes will be handed out in class before rehearsal dates. It is imperative that students attend all classes in order to make sure they are there when the costumes are delivered.

► Volunteers: If anyone is interested in volunteering backstage for the winter showcase, please let the front desk know. You will not need to buy a ticket to that show. You will still have the opportunity to watch your child perform from the side of the stage or in the back of the auditorium. Female volunteers only because you will be in the girls’ dressing room. You need to arrive 45 minutes prior to show time. You may bring your dancer with you at that time, however do not bring other children back there!

► Dance Drop Off: Before your child meets back stage, it is a good idea to have them completely changed into their costumes and shoes and have the parents hold on to an extra things they may have. Do not forget to use the bathroom! We have a lot of students that will be back stage so it is easier to keep all personal items with their family. If your child is in numerous dances, please bring the extra costumes and shoes back stage. Please do NOT bring food back-stage. We have a lot of students allergic to peanuts, so we want to make sure this is a safe environment for everyone. Once you are performance ready, head backstage. You enter through the hallway to the left of the auditorium. You should see staff members standing at the entrance! We ask that only 1 female adult walk back with them. All grades 1st and younger will be on stage for pick up at the end of our performance. It is a good idea not to bring extra belongings back there. We will have crayons and paper for them to color during the performances while they are backstage. When dropping off a younger child, we encourage that this is a quick process and that the parent does not come back in the room. The reason for this is sometimes a parent will stay too long with the child and then it is harder for the parent to leave. Please remember that if there is a problem, we will always page you to come back stage. You will have a designated number below. Please remember your class performance number!

► Child Pick Up: The show will last approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes. All students will stay back stage so they can come out at the end to take a bow at our finale. All classes Grs. 1st and under, will be picked up on stage. We will have our volunteers stand on stage with them until a parent comes to get them. All classes Gr. 2 - 8th must be picked up back-stage by 1 adult parent where they were dropped off. Boys will be back stage as well in a separate room! Anyone that is Gr. 9th and older is allowed to leave without a parent. Please discuss a meeting point with your parent if you choose to leave by yourself.

► Back to Back shows: We do back to back shows. We ask that you help us clear out for our next showcase. Also, please do not arrive earlier than your specific time assigned to you. Thank you in advance!

► Updated Performance Order: We send out our performance order about a month prior to our show dates. Remember your performance number! You will be finding your designated spot backstage. Remembering this number will make it a faster drop off for you!

► Photos: Professional pictures will be by Empire Photography done at South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center the day of Rehearsal. Purchasing pictures is optional. Empire will mail or email you a link for you to view your pictures before you have to commit to purchasing.

► Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at South Milwaukee PAC box office. Every year our tickets go on sale the first in May. We will send our more information in our monthly newsletters that are emailed out. To purchase tickets, you may call (414) 766-5049. They are open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Every family receives 2 free tickets. Tickets will be sold at the door if the show has not been sold out. The auditorium seats up to 800 people. sale the day of the show if seats are available. Tickets are $10/person.

► Every family receives 2 free showcase tickets and a performance DVD.