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SDE Performances

Studio information
September 30 – October 30, 2026
2026 Recital Digital Streaming
Who: Dance Spectrum families.
What: Online streaming of the June 2026 shows “Alice in Wonderland” and “Dancing in the U.S.A.”
Where: Online at the recital streaming site.
Registration/fee: Check the site for access and pricing.

Performance
October 17 & 24, 2026
Thriller - Monster Mash (Oct 17)
& Pumpkin Carve (Oct 24)
Who: Participating SDE Jazz II-and-up dancers.
What: Zombie-themed number at two Beaumont
community events. Costume colors: muted brown, black, tan, beige, gray, or navy; no fake blood. Confirm assigned look and any loaned pieces with the studio.
When: Monster Mash, Oct 17: Studio A dress rehearsal 12:30–1:00 p.m.; arrive at Albert A. Chatigny Sr. Community Center at 1:15 p.m.; perform 1:30 p.m.
When: Pumpkin Carve, Oct 24: Arrive at Noble Creek Park in costume by 6:00 p.m.; perform 6:30 p.m.
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Fees: SDE costume fees are listed as due October 5, 2026. Check the Parent Portal or front office for your dancer's amount.

Performance
December 1, 2026
Sun Lakes
Christmas Tree Lighting
Who/what: SDE holiday performance.
Where: Sun Lakes Retirement Community, Banning.
Time: To be announced.
Cost: "See upcoming emails for more info"
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Performance
December 5, 2026
SDE Winterfest
Who/what: SDE holiday performance.
Where and time: To be announced by the studio. See emails for updates.
Registration/fee: See emails for future information regarding costumes, etc.

Production
December 19–20, 2026
The Nutcracker
Who: SDE/Dance Spectrum Dancers - Cast members in Casts A, B, C, and D
Where: Hemet High School Theater, 41701 Stetson Ave, Hemet, CA 92544.
Showtimes: Cast A — Sat Dec 19 at 1:00 p.m.; B — Sat at 5:30 p.m.; C — Sun Dec 20 at 1:00 p.m.; D — Sun at 5:30 p.m. Dancer call is 45 minutes before the show; volunteer call is one hour before.
Dress rehearsal, Dec 18: Casts A/D 2:30–5:30 p.m.; B/C 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Other dates: Photo sessions Oct 18th, Nov 15th, and Nov 22nd. Keepsake/program orders and payments due Nov 7th. Online ticket sales begin Nov 9th at 10:00 a.m. Confirm current details with the studio.
Documents: Master rehearsal schedule ·

Performance
February 17, 2027
Stadium Dance — LA Clippers
Who: Participating SDE Jazz I-and-up Stadium Dance members.
What: Pre-game performance at the Chicago Bulls vs. LA Clippers game.
When: Game at 7:30 p.m. The calendar lists dancer arrival by 6:30 p.m.; watch emails for updates.
Where: Intuit Dome, Inglewood.
Tickets/action: Studio-announced tickets are $20 each. Email the studio with questions.
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Optional Performance
March 27, 2027
Stadium Dance — Ontario Reign
Who: SDE (Jazz I- and up) Stadium Dance members.
What: Group pre-game dance. March 27 is the corrected performance date.
Where: Toyota Arena, Ontario.
Arrival/tickets: Call time and ticket details to be announced.

Performance
Saturday, June 5, 2027
Stadium Dance — Inland Empire 66ers
Who: SDE (Jazz I- and up)
What: Pre-game performance. June 5 (replaces the previously announced May 1 date, which conflicted with Hollywood Connection.)
Where: 66ers game in San Bernardino; confirm venue and arrival instructions in upcoming emails.
Time: Dancer arrival and performance times to be announced via email.
Tickets: Check upcoming emails for ticket information.

Production
June 23–26, 2027
End-of-Year Recitals
Who: All Dance Spectrum dancers.
What: End-of-year recital
Where: Hemet High School Theater, 41701 Stetson Ave, Hemet.
Times, forms, and fees: Specific show assignments and details to be announced.
Dance Spectrum Competitions
For Schedule changes, check the live studio calendar using the access code from the studio calendar using the access code from the studio

Optional workshop
October 2–4, 2026
PDN Triple Threat Workshop
Who: Interested SDE dancers; studio information also lists options for teachers/adults.
What: Musical-theatre intensive with Broadway instructors and a casting-agent opportunity.
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton, Palm Springs.
Registration: Earlier registration and hotel cutoffs have passed; contact the studio about availability.
Fees listed in project information: Triple Threat Intensive $120 under age 7 or $230 age 8+; teacher/Friday $90; longer teacher option $255. Verify the applicable rate before paying.

Mandatory convention
November 8, 2026
KAR Dance Convention
Who: Mandatory for all SDE members.
What: One-day dance convention and workshop classes.
Where: Riverside Convention Center, Riverside. Meet Mrs. Pearl outside the ballrooms at the studio-announced time.
Registration/payment: The earlier due dates have passed. The studio added unpaid convention fees to the Parent Portal and said balances unpaid by Sept 24 would be in the Sept 25 auto-draft.

Mandatory group competition
March 5–7, 2027
Gravit8 Dance Competition
Who: SDE group dances; eligible solos, duets and trios may also enter.
Where: Ontario Convention Center, Ontario.
Form and fees due: Saturday, December 5, 2026. The form prints the wrong weekday; use Saturday as corrected by the page organizer. Project information lists a $25 late fee after the deadline.
Fees listed: Solo $170; duet/trio $80 per dancer; small group/line $75 per dancer; title $35 per solo; Cre8 Improv Challenge $10. Photos and videos are listed as free.

Optional competition
March 19–21, 2027
Groove Dance Competition
Who: Dancers entering personal solos, duets or trios.
Where: Fontana High School, Fontana.
Form and fees due: December 17, 2026. Project information lists a $25 late fee after the deadline.
Early-bird fees listed: Solo $187; duet/trio $100 per dancer; small group/line $85 per dancer; Most Photogenic $50. Photos and videos listed as free.

Optional competition
April 16–18, 2027
Ultra Dance Competition
Who: Dancers entering personal solos, duets or trios.
Where: Sheraton Fairplex Suites & Conference Center, Pomona.
Form and fees due: February 5, 2027. Project information lists a $25 late fee after the deadline.
Early-bird fees listed: Solo $210; duet/trio $120 per dancer; small group/line $95 per dancer; title $50. Required photo/video fee: $35 per dancer or $45 per sibling family.
Open Ultra registration form (PDF)

Mandatory workshop · Optional adjudication
April 23–25, 2027
PDN Festival of Dance —
SDE Spring Workshop
Who: SDE members must attend the workshop Saturday or Sunday; adjudication is optional.
What: Friday solo adjudication; Saturday workshop and additional adjudication; Sunday workshop, showcase, awards and scholarships, according to the project event information.
Where: Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.
Registration form and payment due: November 14, 2026.
Fees: Obtain the studio form for correct fees.
Check current emails and calendar for updates.

Mandatory convention ·
April 30 – May 2, 2027
Hollywood Connection
Who: Convention mandatory for SDE members. Personal solo/duet/trio competition is optional and subject to a studio entry limit; selected group routines may be required to compete.
What: Convention classes, optional competition, awards and scholarships.
Where: Riviera Resort & Spa, Palm Springs.
Forms and fees due: January 9, 2027. Project information lists a $25 late fee after the deadline.
Fees listed: Broadway Babies ages 5–6: $160 including observer band; older divisions: $320 convention fee; duet/trio: $90 per dancer. Check the form for your dancer's full charges.

Mandatory Competition
May 7–9, 2027
Rainbow Dance Competition
Who: Competition is mandatory for all SDE members
Where: Redondo Beach; confirm the exact venue on the corrected form.
Form and fees due: February 12, 2027. $25 late fee after the deadline.
Early-bird fees listed: Solo $195; duet/trio $98 per dancer; small group/line $75 per dancer. Required photo/video fee: $35 per dancer or $45 per sibling family.
Form version: This is the corrected Rainbow form supplied by the page organizer.

Mandatory competition
May 21–23, 2027
K.A.R. Dance Competition
Who: SDE dancers participating in the required competition.
Where: Riverside; exact venue to be announced.
Form and fees due: March 6, 2027. Project information lists a $25 late fee after the deadline.
Early-bird fees listed: Solo $195; duet/trio $98 per dancer; small group/line $75 per dancer. Required photo/video fee: $35 per dancer or $45 per sibling family.
This is the KAR competition form, not the November KAR Convention form.
Open KAR Competition form (PDF)
Nationals
