DRESS REHEARSALS & SHOWS ARE HELD AT ACALANES HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER!

1200 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

There are 5 CASTS total.

Each cast will perform TWO times — Show A and Show B. (see exception below)

• Each cast performs the same set of dances twice, back-to-back

• Dancers will perform their class dance(s)

• Then they will perform in the Finale with everyone in that cast

• After that, they repeat the entire sequence for the second audience

This allows each cast to perform for two audiences, helping ensure families have enough ticket options.
Each show will run approximately 60–80 minutes.

Important exception:
Our youngest classes will be listed as SHOW B only. They will perform once, for that specific cast and audience, and will not perform in both shows.

CLICK HERE TO SEE CAST ASSIGNMENTS SORTED BY GENRE
Note: Some dancers are in several casts.

PLEASE NOTE: If you received the updated Family Commitments document via email, there was an error for Casts 4 & 5. The correct day is Sunday, not Saturday.

The document listed the incorrect weekday, not the actual calendar date. The information below is correct.

Please review the schedule closely, as some dancers may be assigned to more than one Block or rehearsal.

• 1st, check schedules below labeled “May 8th & 9th” to see which day(s) your dancer’s class(es) rehearse by rehearsal day or genre (no times listed).

• 2nd, check the 2nd set of schedules labeled schedules labeled “Friday, May 8th” and “Saturday, May 9th” for exact rehearsal times and call/arrival times.

• If your dancer is listed in multiple time Blocks, no need to worry — they only need to practice the Finale once and do not need to stay to repeat it. As long as they rehearse all of their class dances and the Finale one time, they are all set.

More information regarding rehearsal and show rules, guidelines, and expectations can be found below, along with hair and makeup details.

Click below to view the cast and see show orders by class name, day, and time.

💳 COSTUME FEES

• Fees for professional costumes purchased by Joy in Motion will be posted to accounts by the end of February.

We do not collect a costume deposit at registration, so the posted amount will reflect the full costume price. Joy in Motion prices costumes to cover our costs, not to make a significant profit from something we know is already a major expense for families. That said, prices across all costume companies increased noticeably last year.

We will be sending information soon explaining how to:

• Log into your account to pay for costume(s), or

• The date we will charge the card on file for costume fees

If you need to make other payment arrangements, please reach out to us directly.

• Opener Costume Policy (2026):
  For opener performances, a costume will sometimes be provided by Joy in Motion and may vary year to year. This year, dancers will be provided with a vest to wear for performances and dancers will be asked to provide their own black jazz pants, black camisole or tank top, and proper dance shoes.

  A $15 cleaning fee will be charged if the vest is returned by Thursday, May 21. If the vest is not returned by this date, a $40 fee will be charged to cover the cost of the item.

  👗 TIGHTS & COSTUME DETAILS

  Our Costume Book & Guide below will outlines:

  • Which classes require tights

  • What color and style of tights and shoes are needed

• For convenience, most tights have been bundled with costumes. When tights are optional, families may use a clean pair of Joy in Motion tights from a previous year or class. If you need a new pair, they can be purchased at the front desk.

  Please note: Different brands look very different on stage, so if tights are required, they must be Joy in Motion tights.

  🕺 HIP HOP & FUNKY FREEDOM CLASSES

  For Hip Hop, Funky Freedom, and select other classes, families will be asked to gather certain costume pieces independently. In some cases, additional items may be invoiced by JiM.

  📅 COSTUME CHECK:
  Week of April 13
  (Mandatory for most Hip Hop & Funky Freedom classes as well as a few others)

  Thank you in advance for your attention to these details.

  📘 WHERE TO FIND ALL COSTUME INFORMATION

  For complete and updated costume details, please refer to:

  • The Costume Book & Guide in the lobby or click the links below.

  👕 FINALE SHIRT REQUIREMENT

  All dancers will need a Joy in Motion shirt or top for the Finale.
  We notify families when shirts are available in the lobby.
  ➡️ Shirts will be sold first-come, first-served.

"PRESALE" - OPENS, Monday, 4/13 at 9:30am & CLOSES Friday 4/17 at 11:45pm 

 PRESALE CODE: "moment"

The System will let you buy up to 4 tickets per show TIME. We are trying to find a ticket limit that will balance letting families get their tickets together AND making sure everyone can get SOME tickets to the show. 
GENERAL TICKET SALES - OPENS Tuesday, 4/21 at 9:30am with no limit on the number of tickets available for purchase.

TICKET COST: $20 each with an additional service fee

WHO DOES NOT NEED A TICKET: Performers and volunteers. This does not mean, there is a seat available for you if you are volunteering. Most jobs don't allow for show viewing. Children 3 and under are allowed to sit on laps of those with a ticket. Dancers cannot use a ticket for a show they are performing in. There is no way or time for them to go to the audience.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.

Looking to buy or sell extra tickets? Use the link below:

TICKET EXCHANGE

We can't put on a show without volunteers. Volunteering is not required, but surely appreciated!! Many families choose to spend at least one show in the audience and one show helping backstage or ushering, taking photos, running the ticket table, etc! The venue will not allow viewing of the shows for most volunteer positions however, the primary goal is to keep the show moving and running smoothly. VIEW DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF SPOTS AVAILABLE HERE: VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTIONS

SPECIAL VOLUNTEER NOTE REGARDING USHERS: This year, WE ARE ONLY ALLOWING ONE USHER ASSIGNMENT PER PERSON. If we see that you have taken more than one, we will delete you from all but one. 

*Volunteers with our very youngest dancers (in Show B)…perhaps you might be able to volunteer for a friend’s class, so that they can enjoy their dancer, and perhaps they can return the favor. We do NEED volunteers to help them back-stage and want you to be able to see your dancer on-stage.

SIGN UP HERE

…will be here or sent via email closer to the show.