Showcase Information

Winter PJ Party Showcase

Everything families need for the big day — all in one place.

Winter PJ Party Showcase
Venue Notes

Mohawk College has a café on site with various refreshments available for purchase, and Jeans Flowers will be on site with flowers. Bring cash.

Parking

Entrance to the theatre is at parking lot #3 (short term parking). Other campus doors may be locked on the day of the show.

Quick Access

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Practice

Online Practice Videos

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Practice at Home

Progress happens between classes

The dancers who improve the most are the ones who revisit their dances at home — even just a few minutes at a time.

Simple and effective

  • Ask your teacher for a good time to record for practice material
  • Watch it at home
  • Practice a section, or the full routine
  • Repeat a few times — short and focused is best

Why this works

When dancers practice between classes, they understand their movements better, feel more confident, and remember choreography faster.

A few minutes of practice at home can make a big difference — helping dancers feel more prepared, more confident, and more excited for the stage.

Showcase Day

Schedule for the Day

A clear, easy-to-scan schedule for families on mobile.

  • 5:30 pm – Parent helpers.
  • 6:00 pm – Theatre doors open and dancer check-in. All dancers need to be checked in by 6:20pm.
  • 6:20 pm – All dancers group photo.
  • 6:30 pm – Showtime.
  • — Kinders dismissed at midpoint.
  • 7:45(ish) pm – Dismissal.

Mohawk College has a café on site with various refreshments available for purchase, and Jeans Flowers will be on site with flowers. Bring cash.

Tickets

Tickets & Videos

  • $30 per person/ticket (dancers in the show do not need a ticket).
  • Digital showcase video $10.

Arrival

Parking

Entrance to the theatre is at parking lot #3 (short term parking). Other campus door may be locked on the day of the show.

Mohawk parking can be looked after online ahead of time (the fastest option) or at the kiosk on arrival.

Venue

Location

McIntyre Performing Arts Centre

Important Details

Kinder, Dismissal, Costumes & More

Final reminders for a smooth and beautiful showcase day.

Important: Dancers in multiple dances need to know where to go for their next dances. Please ensure they know where to go and walk through the process from spot to dance to spot and so on.

KinderDance

KinderDance students are dismissed at the halfway point. This is a quick pause, not an intermission, to help our youngest dancers connect with a parent or guardian.

Dismissal

Dancers are dismissed at the end of the show in an orderly fashion through the backstage door exit, at the back of the theatre through the lobby. All other doors are closed once the show begins. Please be patient with the dismissal team.

We aim for all dancers to stay for the duration of the show, but we understand that some families may need to leave.

  • Please make all arrangements with your dancer before the show begins.
  • Use the backstage exit only (through the lobby, up the ramp — it is clearly labelled).
  • Staff are fully focused on the show and are not available to assist with early departures.

Costumes, Hair, and Make-up

  • Dancers are welcome to wear holiday hats (e.g., Santa hats) for the winter show. Please ensure hats are pinned or strapped down. Elev8 t-shirt, hoodies, and sweaters, with pyjama bottoms.
  • There is (almost) no such thing as too much makeup for the stage. Clear stud earrings are welcome for pictures and on stage. Hair and makeup is recommended to add professionalism and polish performances. If wearing makeup, please wear only brown eyes, rosy cheeks, and red lips.
  • For hair, a mid-high ponytail (crown of the head) is recommended, including for ballet (for the winter showcase). Flyaway hairs are sprayed or gelled down. The ponytail can be curled or braided. For our students with hair too short for a bun or ponytail, please see your teacher.
Showcase makeup reference

What Families Experience

The impact goes far beyond class time

Confidence

Confidence

“My daughter cannot wait for her dance classes every week, making each class such a fun and enjoyable learning experience!” – Alyssa, via Google

Leadership

Leadership

“Clearly in it for all the right reasons. They have created a fantastic community of dancers and parents!” – Shelly, via Google

Creativity

Creativity

“Mr. Chris makes learning fun and he really cares about the kids he’s teaching. We love being a part of his inclusive community...” – Sarah, via Facebook

Need Help

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