Dance Spectacular 2025
WA Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown Olympia
Dress Rehearsal & Class Photos: Fri & Sat, June 20 & 21
Performances:
Show A (Mon & Tues classes): Sat, June 21 @ 4 pm
Show B (Wed & Sat classes): Sun, June 22 @ 2pm
Show C (Thurs & Fri classes): Sun, June 22 @ 6 pm
Wow! Bravo, dancers & thank you, parents, staff & volunteers -- our 3 unique LIVE performances at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Olympia on June 21 & 22 were a HUGE HIT! Stay tuned for your complimentary Show Recordings & Class Photos & pre-ordered Individual Portraits & Memory Mates.
IMPORTANT DATES & LINKS:
- Mon, June 30 - Deadline to order Memory Mates *NEW* - order form below.
- Show Recordings will be available FREE for download. DVDs, Blu-Rays & Flashdrives will be available to purchase at https://www.spiritborne.com/shop
- Performance Pictures: Go to: photosbyjohnoleary.com. Downloads are $5 each or email joleary2010@gmail.comto receive instructions for unlimited family downloads for $30.
More Dance Spectacular Details
PERFORMANCE RECORDINGS
Spritborne Productions is professionally recording all performances. Dancers will receive a complimentary download of their performance(s). Recordings will also be available to purchase in DVD, Blu-Ray & Flash Drive at: https://www.spiritborne.com/shop. The online store will become ready around the time of the shows.
PERFORMANCE PHOTOS
Go to: photosbyjohnoleary.com. Downloads are $5 each or email joleary2010@gmail.comto receive instructions for unlimited family downloads for $30.
TICKETS
Ticket sales open Thursday, June 5th at Noon PST and can be purchased at https://www.washingtoncenter.org/. Tickets are $18, $22, or $30 reserved seating, plus a $6 WA Center service charge. If you have a dancer in more than show, please see your email in June for your special 15% discount code. Tickets can also be purchased onsite at the Washington Center and will be available at Dress Rehearsal and at the door prior to each performance. To order tickets by phone, for assistance with ADA seating & other seating needs, call the box office at 360-753-8586. Dancers performing during the weekend are free for the weekend performances and can watch the show from designated dancer areas backstage and in the audience. Dancers must check-in at the dancer entrance and receive a stamp to serve as their ticket. Please see “Determine Your Show” section for which show your dancer is performing in. Please double check that you’re ordering tickets to the correct show.
COMMEMORATIVE TSHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS & TANKS
Pre-ordered commemorative Time to Dance tshirts, crew sweatshirts and tanks are ready for pick up at Debbi's Dance, Etc. THIS WEEK - MON-THURS 4-6 pm and will be at the Merch Table Recital Weekend at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts!
COSTUMES & SHOES
Pick up your costume on our Curbside Costume Pick up Day & be entered to WIN one summer dance class or camp! Costume Curbside Pickup is Sunday, June 1. Families with last names starting with A-L can pick up Noon-1 pm, M-Z 1-2 pm and Competition Company families 2-3 pm. June tuition and past due accounts need to be paid in full before costumes are released. We are processing June Auto Pay the morning of Sunday, June 1st instead of the 10th, so please let us know if you are an AutoPay customer but would like to pay differently in June. Costumes are not released to patrons younger than 16. Costume bags include a pair of tights. Instructions and costume details for each costume are included below. Please make sure all parts and pieces are in the bag. Please do not wait until Picture Day to check. Please take the costume out of the bag(s) and hang on a hanger. Keep costumes in a safe place away from young siblings and pets. We recommend you remove visible tags and write your dancer’s name on each of the costume pieces, including accessories, tights and shoes. Alterations are the responsibility of the parent. Costumes are not to be used for anything (talent shows, etc.) until AFTER the recitals.
Need dance shoes? We can size your dancer at our front desk and you can order through our online store: https://www.shopnimbly.com/debbisdance
Debbi’s Dance, Etc. has a supply of extra tights available for purchase. For last minute shoes & tights, we recommend FUZI Dance, Etc. They are located at 4704 Pacific Ave SE #A, Lacey, WA 98503.
PLEASE NOTE: OUR TRIAL SHOES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR RECITAL WEEKEND.
FLOWERS
Pre-ordered flowers will be available for pick up at the Merch Table at each of the performances. Flowers will also be available for purchase at the Washington Center at performances while supplies last. First come-first served.
PICTURES
*NEW THIS YEAR*
Sunday, June 8 is Pre-Scheduled Personal Dance Portrait Day at Debbi's Dance, Etc.
Capture the magic of this year’s dance journey with a keepsake you’ll treasure forever! Our Personal Dance Portrait Day is the perfect opportunity to showcase your dancer in their favorite costume—or pose with their dance bestie! Each session includes one professionally captured pose and will be held at Debbi's Dance, Etc. Dancers may book multiple sessions to highlight each of their costumes or photo pairings.
Make your reservation on your Parent Portal (on app select More/Private Lessons or on computer select Register/Appointments) or at www.DebbisDanceEtc.com (select Photo Appt Button).
**JUST ADDED!** MEMORY MATES We heard you—and we’re excited to offer Memory Mates this year! Class Group Photos are complimentary for all dancers. When you add a Personal Photo Session, you can now:
– Add a Digital Memory Mate for just $6
– Or get a Printed Memory Mate for only $12
Order forms are available on this page, our Recital Handbook, & at the Front Desk.
Turn in completed order forms with payment to the Front Desk on or before Mon. June 30th.
Synergy Dancers:
If you'd like an individual photo in your group costume, you'll have the opportunity to do so during your scheduled Synergy Group Photo Session. No need to book a separate appointment for that shot. $22 + tax & cc fee.
*NEW THIS YEAR*
Group Class Photos* will be taken on stage at Dress Rehearsal and are included with Dance Spectacular Participation. *Synergy Level Competition Dancers will take their group photos on Sunday, June 8th at Debbi's Dance, Etc. Dance Spectacular Classes will receive a digital photo.
Dance Spectacular Lobby Photos: Please enjoy our Photo Banner in the lobby before our shows & during intermission for taking with friends, family and teachers.
DRESS REHEARSAL & GROUP PHOTOS
Dress Rehearsal & Goup Photos will be on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501 (Parking can be challenging. Allow plenty of time!) See detailed schedule in our Handbook & Downloads section on this page.
For Dress Rehearsal: Use the Washington Center front main entrance. Dancers should arrive for dress rehearsal wearing their first costume with hair and makeup done. Volunteers will be available to answer your questions and direct you to the auditorium. Please take a seat in the auditorium. We ask that parents hold on to young dancer belongings (shoes, etc.). Dancers with multiple routines may place costumes in the dressing room before heading to auditorium. We will give recital instructions prior to rehearsing the Finale and will call dancers in groups by class to proceed backstage with our staff and volunteers, including our designated volunteer class moms. After performing their dance routine(s), parents can pick up their dancer in the dressing room area. We’re going to hold dancers 6 & under until a parent picks them up. Dancers older than that can go find you in the auditorium. Dancers are welcome to rehearse in all Finale practices, however, it is not required. Please feel free to take photos and videos of your dancer’s dress rehearsal performance(s). Photography and video are discouraged during the Saturday & Sunday performances.
PERFORMANCE DAY LOGISTICS
Doors open 1 hour prior to show time. We recommend you arrive at that time with your dancer wearing his/her/their costume and hair and performance make-up done. The Washington Center for the Performing Arts is located at 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, 98501 (Parking can be a challenge downtown, so allow plenty of time).
Bring your dancer to the Black Box entrance at the front of the building (to the right of the main doors) to check them in for their show. They will receive a stamp to serve as their ticket & dancer ages 9 and under and their adult will receive matching “PICK UP PASS” bracelets to wear. You can take your dancer with you through the main entrance or drop them off with our volunteers who will escort them to the dressing room area. All dancers 12 & under need to be in the dressing area 15 minutes before show time. The dancers performing in the 1st half will stay in the dressing room with their designated class mom and other volunteers and dancers only performing in the 2nd half will be escorted as a group to watch the first of the show from the dancer section in the auditorium.
Please see “Determine Your Show” for your dancer’s performance. Dancers performing anytime throughout the weekend are welcome to use the dancer entrance to receive a stamp to serve as their ticket and watch from the dancer section located in the Orchestra level of the auditorium.
Dancers Performing in the 1st half of the show will wait in & watch the 1st half of the show from the dressing room areas. The Black Box dressing room is for dancers ages 12 & younger and anyone needing assistance. The downstairs dressing rooms are reserved for dancers ages 13 & up and adults. Video screens are located in the black box and downstairs for dancers to watch the show from dressing room areas. At intermission, dancers who performed in the 1st half will be escorted to the auditorium to watch the 2nd half of the show from the dancer section of the auditorium.
Dancers Performing in the 2nd half of the show will watch the 1sthalf of the show from the dancer section of the auditorium. At intermission, these dancers will be escorted into the dressing room areas to watch the show until it’s their turn to perform.
Recital Logistics for Young Dancers
Please make sure your dancer has used the restroom and drop your dancer off “ready to dance” in their costume with hair and make-up done and wearing their dance shoes. If your dancer has more than one routine, bring a bag with their costume (including shoes, tights and accessories all labeled with dancer’s name and name of dance on the bag) to leave with Dressing room staff. Please do not leave any other belongings (including street shoes, jackets, water bottles, etc.). Dancers will be monitored in the Black Box dressing room by teachers and volunteers. There will be a TV monitor so they can watch the show and cups of water will be provided.
If you have a dancer in one of our Mini age Classes and you would prefer to have your dancer to sit with you, please coordinate with the class mom backstage so they’re not worried. Your dancer can sit on your lap or you may purchase a reserved seat for them. If they’re with you, please be sure to bring them backstage at least 5 numbers before they dance and/or 3 numbers before the end of the show so they’re ready for the finale.
-Miss Carlee's Tues. 5 pm Jazz/Hip Hop "Mermaid Party" Class is performing #26 in the 2nd half of Show A. – You can bring them to meet a Backstage Volunteer at the base of the stairs in the Lobby after routine # 20 "Beauty School Drop Out" performs OR Sit with You Until Intermission.
-Miss Chloe's Wed. 5 pm Mini Stars Class "Care Parfair" is performing #5 in the 1st half of Show B. After they perform, you may check in with the Class Mom and collect your dancer.
-Miss Chloe's Sat. 11 am Mini Jazz/Hip Hop Class "Boom Boom Pow" is performing #10 in the 1st half of Show B. Bring them to meet a Backstage Volunteer at the base of the stairs in the Lobby after routine # 4 "Ease on Down the Road" performs.
-Miss Chloe's Sat. 9 am Mini Jazz Hip Hop Class "To Be a Princess" is performing in the 2nd half of Show B. You may bring them to the dressing room at intermission.
-Miss Carlee's Thurs. 5:15 pm Mini Jazz/Hip Hop Class "Can't Stop the Feeling" is performing #9 in the 1st half of Show C. Bring them to meet a Backstage Volunteer at the base of the stairs in the Lobby after routine # 3 "Brotsjor" performs.
- Miss Andrea's Thurs 4 pm Mini Tap Class "Octopus's Garden" is performing #10 in the 1st half of Show C. Bring them to meet a Backstage Volunteer at the base of the stairs in the Lobby after routine #4 "Hairspray Medley" performs.
- Miss Leah's Fri. 5 pm Mini Ballet Class "Pure Imagination" is performing in the 2nd half of Show C. Bring them to the dressing room at intermission.
- Miss Jennette's Mon. 5 pm Mini Tap Class Class "No Rain" is performing #6 in the 1st half of Show A. After they perform, check in with the Class Mom and collect your dancer.
DANCER ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
See above.
FINALE
All of the dancers and teachers perform together on stage at the end of each show. Dancers will learn & rehearse the finale in June. Dancers will also receive a special recital gift on stage at the end of the show. Parents, please be sure to have your dancer in the dressing room or the first 3 rows of the auditorium a few numbers before the Finale. Dancers in the dressing room areas will enter the stage from the wings and dancers in the audience can use stairs leading them onto the stage. Please be sure to catch one or more finale practices at dress rehearsal.
DANCER PICK UP
At the end of the show, dancers will be escorted to the dressing room areas. Please exit the theatre and select one family representative with the “Pick Up Pass Bracelet” you received at check-in to collect your dancer from the Dancer Entrance. Only one family member allowed per dancer. If your dancer has items in the dressing room, please be sure to collect them when collecting your dancer. We ask that older dancers communicate with their families on a pick up location. Ages for parent pick up are 9 & under.
DRESSING ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
Upstairs Black Box Dressing Room: Dancers ages 12 & under and anyone needing parent assistance with costume changes.
Downstairs: Dancers ages 13 & up not needing parent assistance with costume changes or assistance getting in the backstage queue.
PERFORMANCE ORDER
Show A
1. Time to Dance Production Co.
Opening Remarks
2. Some Days You Gotta Dance - Jazzy Girlz
3. How Do I Say Goodbye? - Senior Spotlight – Rowan
4. Pushin’ On - Mon 6:00 Teen/Adv. Hip Hop
5. Wings - Broadway Bound
6. No Rain (Helper: Tobi) - Mon 5:00 Mini Tap Combo
7. I Have A Dream - Mon 5:00 Ballet/Lyrical
8. Achilles Come Down - Mon 7:00 Teen/Adv Acro
9. The Way You Make Me Feel - Mon 7:00 Adult Jazz
10. A Little Party (Helper: Leah) - Mon 6:00 Tap/Acro
11. Fabulous Feet - Thurs 8:00 Totally Tap
12. When I Grow Up - Senior Spotlight – Sophia (and Marley)
13. Betty Boop - Starborn Jazz
14. We Got The Beat - Mon 6:00 Ballet & Beats
15. Justin Time - Mon 8:00Hot Steppin’
16. Footloose - Our dads and their dancers!
Intermission
17. Cheshire Cat - Tues 6:30 Ballet 5/6
18. Buddy Holly - Mon 6:00 Tap 1
19. Kings and Queens (Helper: Cadence) - Mon 5:00 Petite Jazz/HH
20. Beauty School Dropout - Tues 7:00 Adult Tap 1
21. Enchanted Suite (Helper: Izzie) - Tues 5:00 Ballet/Lyrical 2
22. As We Are - Tues 8:00 Contemporary 5/6
23. Wannabe - Mon 7:00 Jazz/HH
24. Boogie Fever - Tues 6:00 Tap 2/3
25. Somewhere Only We Know Senior Spotlight – Tobi (and Caitlin)
26. Mermaid Party (Helper: Jesse) - Tues 5:00 Mini Jazz/HH
27. Better Together - Tues 6:00 Jr. Performers
28. I Love You, I’m Sorry - Mon 8:00 Lyrical 5/6
29. The Faries - Tues 5:00 Ballet 2/3
30. FINALE - The Entire Saturday Evening Cast and Teachers!
Show B
1. Time to Dance Production Co.
Opening Remarks
2. Down Like That - Wed 5:00 Jazz-Ma-Tazz
3. Coming Home - Senior Spotlight – Cayleigh
4. Ease On Down The Road - AcroGroove
5. Café Parfait (Helper: Leah) - Wed 5:00 Mini Stars
6. Daylight - Wed 5:00 Lyr/Contemporary
7. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Helper: Rai) - Sat 10:00 Acro Dance
8. Straighten Up and Fly Right - Wed 7:00 Int./Adv. Adult Tap
9. You’re Gonna Go Far Senior Spotlight – Rowan (and Chloe)
10. Boom Boom Pow (Helper: Lauren) - Sat 11:00 Mini Jazz/HH
11. Fire On Fire - Thurs 8:00 Lyrical Radiance
12. Shake Your Tailfeather (Helper: Izzie) Wed 6:00 Petite Tap
13. Ordinary P’zazz Jazz
14. Sleeping Beauty - Wed 6:00 Ballet 2
15. The Man With The Hex - Mon 5:00 TapTastic
Intermission
16. The Mad Hatter Glitz Jazz
17. Cinderella - Wed 7:00 Ballet 3/4
18. To Be A Princess - Sat 9:00 Mini Jazz/HH
19. Welcome to Wonderland - Sat 12:00 Musical Theater
20. The Party’s Just Begun - Wed 6:00 Jazz/HH
21. I See The Light (Helper: Rai) - Sat 9:00 Petite Ballet
22. Letter To My Younger Self Senior Spotlight – Chloe
23. Rotten To the Core - Sat 11:00 Jazz/HH
24. Safe and Sound - Wed 7:00 Ballet/Lyrical 10+
25. Meet the Flintstones (Helper: Izzie) - Wed 5:00 Petite Acro Dance
26. I Feel Like Dancing - Wed 8:00 Dazzling Divas
27. 2000’s Mix - Wed 6:00 Hip Hop 2/3
28. Zero to Hero - Wed 5:00 Jazzy Gems
29. FINALE - The Entire Sunday 2:00 pm Cast and Teachers!
Show C
1. Time to Dance Production Co.
Opening Remarks
2. Dig A Little Deeper - Thurs 4:30 Tip Tap Toe
3. Brotsjor - Tues 8:50 Contemp. Connections
4. Hairspray Medley - Thurs 7:00 Jazz 2/3
5. This Wish (Helper: Maddie) - Thurs 5:00 Petite Ballet
6. Symptom of Being Human Senior Spotlight – Tobi
7. Love Shack - Thurs 6:00 Acro Dance
8. Forever May You Reign Lyrical Embrace
9. Can’t Stop the Feeling (Helper: Tobi) Thurs 5:15 Mini Jazz/HH
10. Octopus’s Garden (Helper: Cayleigh) - Thurs 4:00 Mini Tap
11. September - Thurs 6:00 Acro 3/4
12. Route 66 (Helper: Cadence) - Fri 5:00 Petite Tap
13. White Ferrari Senior Spotlight – Sophia
14. Welcome to the Jungle - Wed 8:00 Dazzling Divas
15. Back In 74 - Thurs 6:00 Tap 5/6
Intermission
16. History Repeating - Thurs 7:00 Jazz 5/6
17. Blame It On the Boogie - Thurs 5:00 Tap 2
18. Pure Imagination (Helper: Zoe) - Fri 5:00 Mini Ballet
19. Time Of Our Lives Senior Spotlight – Cayleigh
20. Tribe - Thurs 4:30 AcroTastic
21. Throwin’ It Back Hip Hop Fusion
22. Robots From the Future - Thurs 6:00 Acro 2
23. Mamma Mia - Thurs 7:00 Jazz 3/4
24. Dance Thru the Day - Fri 6:00 Petite Performers
25. Thank You For The Music Senior Spotlight – Chloe
26. 99 Red Balloons Lyrical Harmony
27. Don’t Stop Me Now - Mon 8:00 Hot Steppin’
28. Nightmare Fresh Vibes HH
29. FINALE - The Entire Sunday 6:00 pm Cast and Teachers!
PARKING
Note: The Love Oly event is happening the same weekend in downtown Olympia as our event and some roads may be closed. Please allow extra time.
MERCHANDISE
Limited-time Debbi’s Dance, Etc. merchandise will be available for purchase in the lobby Dance Spectacular Weekend. First come-first served.
COVID PROTOCOLS
Masking is optional for all ages inside the theatre. Please follow CDC guidelines if you have been exposed to, have tested positive, or exhibit COVID symptoms.
CLASSES NOT PERFORMING
Monday 10:30 am Tall & Small
Monday 12 pm Daytime Tap
Thursday 5 pm Stretch & Conditioning
Friday 4 pm Tall & Small
Saturday 10 am Tall & Small
ADDITIONAL INFO/RULES/GUIDELINES:
· During the show, please refrain from entering or exiting while a routine is performing. It can be distracting to the dancers and audience members. Save entering and exiting for in between routines.
· Do not chew gum while wearing your costume and completely cover your costume if you’re eating.
· Cell phones are not allowed on stage and are discouraged in the dressing rooms (reception isn’t good anyway).
· No taking photos or video in the dressing rooms.
· Photos & videos are discouraged during the performances. Videos and photos are allowed during Dress Rehearsals.
· No running in the theatre or playing in the elevator. Children should not be using the elevator, unless they’re escorting someone who needs to use it.
· Children & dancers need to be supervised by adults at all times.
· Dancers are expected to be in the auditorium dancer section, dressing room or with a parent at all times.
Thank you for celebrating your dancer’s success with us!
Links - Previous Performances
June 2022 -2024 Dance Spectacular Pictures & Videos available for pick up at Debbi's Dance, Etc. To place an order, go to:
-Picture Day Pictures - Click Here to Purchase Parson's Photography Picture Day Photos Don't have your code? Email parsons@parsonsphotography.com or call (800) 846-8469 for assistance.
-Recital DVD, Blu-Ray or Flash Drive recording: https://www.spiritborne.com/shop
Click Here to Purchase John O'Leary Recital Photos For $30 Unlimited Photo Pass, email joleary2010@gmail.com.
Downloads - Previous Performances
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