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SMD Year End Showcase
Join us in celebrating artistry and creativity at the Kailash Mital Theatre!
We are thrilled to present TWO shows this year on June 7th, at 12:00 and 4.00PM. Our students have been preparing exciting and entertaining routines and can't wait to share them with you. Please note that Competitive group dances are performing in both shows, all other classes are performing in one show only.
There will be two shows. More details will be provided in a few weeks.
For now, please save the entire day from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM until you receive your schedule.
stage rehearsal
may 28TH
Kailash Mital Theatre
2026 year end showcase
JUNE 7TH, 2026
Kailash Mital Theatre
stage rehearsal
may 29TH 5:15PM-9:15 PM
Kailash Mital Theatre
2026 year end showcase
JUNE 7TH, 2026
Kailash Mital Theatre
Show #1: Doors open at 11:30 AM, show starts at 12:00 PM
Show #2: Doors open at 3:30 PM, show starts at 4:00 PM
dancers information
TO LEARN AT WHAT TIME DANCERS SHOULD ARRIVE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH
CLICK Recital Arrival & Departure Times
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All dancers should arrive in costume, with hair/makeup fully done as per SHOW 1 | SHOW 2. If the dancer is in multiple routines, please arrive in their first costume.
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Upon arrival, dancers under the age of 13 (excluding toddlers) must sign-in at the lobby, one of our staff members will bring them to their designated change room.
Lunch Break - dancers performing in both shows should pack a nut-free lunch. We will have a lunch break together between shows.
Change Rooms - Each class will have an assigned changing room:
-> Backstage change rooms
- All Competitive kids classes (Mini, Junior, Intermediate)
- Femme Choreo Competitive
- Heels Competitive/Intermediate
- Male dancers
-> Large changeroom (Theatre B)
- All Recreational classes
- Adult Sessions not listed above
Entertainment for Younger Dancers - For Rising Stars and dancers aged 6–9, please pack quiet activities (e.g., coloring books, games, books). We'll also have coloring pages and a TV where we will play cartoons at Theatre B change room.
Cash-only event - just a quick reminder that this is a cash only event. Please bring cash if you are planning to purchase SOMD merch, flowers, snacks or refreshments
Photo zone - there will be a photo zone in the lobby for you to enjoy. If you share photos on social media, we'd love it if you tagged us:
@school_of_modern_dance_ottawa on Instagram.
Below is the final order of performances as they will appear during the actual Year-End Showcase. Each class is listed with their corresponding costume details, hair style and makeup.
Show's Performance Order listed separately: SHOW 1 | SHOW 2
All dancers must arrive fully dressed in their first performance costume, with hair and makeup already done. Dancers performing in multiple routines should bring all additional costumes, organized in the order of performance.
If you have any questions on how to do hair or how to apply make-up, you can always refer to more details -> BOYS | GIRLS
🎭 Reminder that the SHOW #1 starts at 12PM & the SHOW #2 starts at 4PM!
Which Classes Are in Each Show? Click HERE to find out!
All Competitive group dances (kids and adults) perform in both shows. Recreational classes, Adult sessions and Solo/Duet/Trio will perform in one show only!
Tickets price is $25 (plus fees). Purchase HERE
All seats are pre-assigned and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Dancers participating in the show do not need to buy a separate ticket as they will be mainly backstage. However, if they want to watch the show from the theatre seat—and are not performing in it—they must purchase a ticket.
Kailash Mital Theatre - Carleton University
MAP (opens in a new tab): 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, K1S 5B6
(Colonel By side of campus, attached to Southam Hall, which is adjacent to Parking Lot #1)
Plan extra time to find the theater, park your car and have the dancers ready.
Please note that this will be a cash-only event. We will have refreshments, snacks, flowers, and SMD merchandise will be available for purchase.
Theater's closes parking lot: click this MAP(opens in a new tab)
The recital showcase will be professionally recorded, with a separate photographer capturing all dances on stage. We will do our best to provide a minimum of 3 images for each dance featuring all dancers, along with the full video of the recital recorded as a single file containing the entire show.
Media package (photo and video): $45.
To order send an e-transfer to info@schoolofmoderndance.com (include the student's name and which show you are looking for in comments (show #1 or show #2)). If you are in both shows- we will provide the media package for both shows - just include both shows in comments.
The photo package will include a minimum of 3 images for each dance featuring all dancers. Aside from this, we do not guarantee to capture any specific moment, or pose, or dancer(s) during the shoot. The video of the recital will be provided as a single recording containing an entire show (Shows #1 and #2 will be recorded as two separate videos). The media package containing photos and video will be available for download no later than 5 weeks after the date of the recital.
Our Stage Rehearsal is on Thursday, MAY 29th at the Kailash Mital Theatre. It very important that ALL DANCERS ATTEND and are wearing ALL BLACK! Failure to attend may result in the dancer dismissal from participating in the recital.
Parents will not be allowed to wait inside the theatre while their kids are rehearsing, except with the Toddler classes (Rising Stars groups are optional). One of our teachers or volunteers will be waiting inside the Kailash Mital theatre lobby (by the entrance) at your scheduled ARRIVAL TIME to sign all class groups 13 & younger and take the dancers to their place. Older groups - Teens and Adults to enter the theatre and find their classes (Adult classes will be sitting in the middle, Teens - on the right).
Be on time! Remember to arrive ready to dance. If you need extra time for anything- arrive early. Time indicated for your class is the time when you have to be ready to go on stage.
Rehearsal Dress Code, Makeup & Hair Guidelines
- Please wear all black. (Costumes will not be used during rehearsal.)
- Bring and wear the same dance shoes you will use in the Recital.
- Hair should be done as per Recital hairstyle. (if you have multiple hairstyles in multiple dances- choose one hairstyle)
- Makeup is optional, but please note that photos may be taken during the rehearsal.
- Bring a water bottle and dry snacks. Note: No eating is allowed inside the theater — water only.
- Feel free to bring quiet entertainment (e.g., books, coloring pages, games) for downtime while waiting.
Consider extra time for traffic, parking, finding the theatre (it is a bit tricky), etc. It is extremely important to be ready for dancing at your scheduled time so the dancer(s) do not miss their stage time.
Theater's closest parking lot: click this MAP(opens in a new tab)
photo/Video recording waiver
Please be advised that by allowing your child or yourself to participate in Year-End Showcase, you are consenting to the possibility of them being recorded on video or photo. The event will be professionally recorded, and the photo or video may include footage of all participants, including you or your child. If you have any concerns or objections regarding this, please notify us in advance, however, please understand that we won't have any possible means of assuring that you or your child will not be captured by either a photo or video recording.

