RECITAL HUB
Everything families need to know for Recital 2026!
SAVE THE DATES
Recital Picture Week
May 4-9, 2026
Recital Dress Rehearsal Week
May 16-17, 2026
Recital Performances
Central Middle School—Performing Arts Center
8025 School Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
DATES & DETAILS
Reminder! Two classes are in recitals different from their day of the week:
- Tiny Tutus (W 4:30) will perform with the Thurs & Fri Classes on Sunday, May 17 @ 4:30 PM
- Kinder-Ballet (W 5:45) will perform with the Saturday Classes on Saturday, May 16 @ 11:00 AM
Dancer Arrival for all shows begins 30 minutes before show time! Please give yourself time to get your dancer settled in their green room and for you to find your seats in the auditorium.
Central Middle School
8025 School Rd Eden Prairie, MN 55344
*Park by the Performing Arts Center and enter through Door 2!
Recital Show Orders
Please arrive at recital in your first costume. Changing space is limited and not permitted in the Green Rooms where you will drop your dancer off.
Photo Ordering Instructions!
Photos will be available online by April 22. Families may also opt in for text notifications: https://my.photoday.com/gallery/pd-rec-spring-25
Questions? info@platinumdance.com
Thank you all for a wonderful Dress Rehearsal Week! It was so fun seeing everyone sparkle and shine in the classroom before we hit the stage.
RECITAL EXTRAS
Ticket limits have been lifted and are now available for purchase by the public!
How to Purchase Tickets - Platinum Families
- Log in to your Parent Portal
- Navigate to Shop → Tickets (found in the Menu or Quick Links)
- Select the show your dancer is participating in
- You can confirm your show by checking your dancer’s Weekly Schedule or enrolled classes
How to Purchase Tickets - Public
- Follow this link to Ticket Pro: https://app.gostudiopro.com/tickets/platinumdance
- Select the show you would like to attend
- Select your seats, then check out!
Ticket FAQ
- Dancers in the show, parent volunteers, and children under 4 (lap seat) do not need a ticket
- There truly isn’t a bad seat in the auditorium—no need to stress about seat selection!
- Be sure to search your email for your ticket receipt from “noreply@dancestudio-pro.com” or have your tickets ready on your phone/printed the day of, so you know where your assigned seats are! Questions? Please email jenny@platinumdance.com
All preordered souvenirs & flower bouquets will be available for pick-up during Recital Weekend at the ticketing boot
PRACTICE MATERIALS
Music & Video are available for at-home practice for those who will be absent or want to review between the final rehearsal and performance day! They can be found linked below or in your Parent Portal’s Class Files.
MUSIC - https://drive.google.com/file/d/11HVFa7SeVCSZJeUNziShFXspz_4b0YGe/view?usp=sharing
VIDEO - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zq6Vju2BES1L2tQgRFr8nYDsnn9pGRKe/view?usp=sharing
SHOW DAY DETAILS
Dancer Arrival - 30 minutes prior to showtime
Dad’s Dance Backstage Arrival - 3 dances prior to Dad’s Dance routine, meet backstage left (Dad’s Dance is the last dance before the final bow)
COSTUME DETAILS
Dancers: wear their recital costume with jazz, ballet, hip-hop shoes, or barefoot
Dads: Wear white shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes
Accessories: Platinum will provide accessories backstage to add to your costume, just bring yourself! Dad’s will borrow a red, white, & blue cowboy hat and Dancers will choose between sunglasses, headpiece, or necklace to take home after the show!
Recital costumes have been distributed to all classes! Like all clothing, costumes are not custom-fit to each dancer. Some minor alterations can be made to improve the fit (ex. straps lengthened/shortened, taking the sides in/out, hemming pants) and are the responsibility of the dancer/parent. If you have a major concern regarding the fit of your costume, please reach out to kirsten@platinumdance.com.
Is this your dancer's 5th or 10th recital with Platinum Dance? We want to celebrate with you and recognize your dancer's dedication on stage! Please fill out this form linked below by May 1:
We're excited to have Mr. Video recording our show again this year! A Recital Media Fee of $30/per family has been posted to your account on April 1. All families will receive the 2026 Recital video download approximately one month following Recital weekend.
Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to be with our dancers backstage! You will receive a reminder email prior to ticket sales with your committed volunteer slot. Please email: kirsten@platinumdance.com
Practice Music & Videos are now available in your parent portal! You can access them by:
- Sign into your DSP parent portal
- Under "Quick Links" select "Files"
- Select the "Class Files" tab
- You can practice directly from the portal, download to your personal device, or airplay to your TV for a big screen experience!
*Some classes will be recording "in-progress" videos due to the nature of the choreography. We appreciate your understanding!
HAIR & MAKE-UP
The Platinum store has bun kits with everything you need! Just like in the classroom, it is important to secure your dancer's hair away from their face to ensure their smile shines onstage.
To create the perfect performance hair, use the following:
- Spray water bottle (to wet hair)
- Soft bristle brush
- Hair gel and hair spray
- Dancer Bun Kit—available in the Platinum store (bun form, bobby pins, ponytails, hair net)
- Be sure to add your dancer's hair accessory that was provided in their costume bag
The Platinum store has children stage make-up kits with everything you need! To create the perfect performance make-up, use the following:
- Dancer make-up kit—available in the Platinum store (eyeshadow, blush, lipstick)
- Mascara
- Make-up remover
QUESTIONS?
We're here to help!
info@platinumdance.com
(952) 236-7509
...until showtime!