2026 Showcase FAQs
When is the Dress Rehearsal?
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Gwynedd Mercy Acaedemy HS. See the 2026 Dress Rehearsal Lineup for details. No classes will be held this day.
When is the 2026 Showcase?
Sunday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00pm at Gwynedd Mercy Academy HS.
Are there dance classes the week of the showcase?
We will have classes on Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday of Showcase Week. Wednesday is Dress Rehearsal.
When does the season end?
June 13, 2026. Final monthly tuition is due June 1st. Families with unpaid tuition will not be permitted to perform in the Showcase.
When do Ticket Sales begin?
Ticket sales begin on Friday, May 1st at 12:00pm.
What time does my dancer need to check in on June 1st at GMAHS?
12:00-12:15: Dancers ages 7-18 check-in at the gym
12:30-12:45: Little Dancers Check-in at the gym. They will head right back stage.
What time should my family arrive to take their seats? Do I need to bring my tickets?
The doors to the Performing Arts Center at VJM will open by 12:30am for all ticket holders. Seats are reserved and you must sit in the seat listed on your ticket. Do not arrive late as it is very distracting to all performers.
Bring your ticket/QR Code (printed or digital) with you. If you do not have a ticket, you will not be permitted to enter the auditorium. Tickets can be purchased beginning Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 12:00pm. Tickets are $34+processing fees.
Ticket holders MAY NOT ENTER OR EXIT THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER WHEN MUSIC IS PLAYING. Arrive early/on time.
Lap Child Policy: Lap children ages 4 and younger are permitted and do not require a ticket. They must remain on an adult lap during the entire performance.
Will concessions be available?
Yes- all items are $1-$3 cash and venmo only. Fresh soft pretzels, water bottles, & a selection of candy will be available. We appreciate your support in purchasing from the concessions table in the lobby before the show and at intermission!
Are parents allowed in the dressing room?
Only parents of dancers under 7 years old are permitted in the dressing room, unless there is an emergency. Please respect this request and respect our teachers who will be monitoring the space. Private changing tents are available for all dancers who have costume changes in the gym area. Our staff will fully dismiss adults out of the building if not cleared by Coalesce ahead of time. This is for the safety of all of our dancers.
Can my child bring a snack and/or something to do backstage?
Yes, dancers may pack a labeled disposable water bottle with them and a CLEAN peanut-free snack. If your child would like to bring an activity book, etc. they may. We do not encourage electronics as they could get lost or damaged, so bring at your discretion.
I have a child who cannot change themselves. What should I do?
Please contact us ASAP to figure out a plan. If you are asked to come to the gym, we will require your PA clearances.
Does Coalesce take professional photos of the kids?
No, we will not be taking individual/group photos. Parents are more than welcome to record and photograph at dress rehearsal.
The Plan for Little Dancers (ages 2–6.5)
PRE-SHOW / CHECK-IN:
Showcase begins at 1:00pm. Please check in at the gym between 12:30–12:45. Dancers will stay backstage until their performance.
SHOWTIME / PICK-UP:
Dancers in “Let Your Heart Shine,” “When You’re Smiling,” “Rockin’ Robin,” “Over the Rainbow,” and “Zoo” will perform and then be picked up in the lobby by one parent. After performing, please send one parent to the lobby right away to get your dancer.
Dancers 4 and under may sit on a parent’s lap or need their own ticket/seat to stay for the rest of the show.
TICKETS:
Dancers 5+ need their own ticket/seat. Please be mindful of others’ views.
CURTAIN CALL:
All dancers in the audience are invited to join the final curtain call. We’ll announce when to head backstage—please bring your child to the gym check-in table at that time.