Saturday, May 16, 2026

Recital shows will take place at the Hagee Communication Center at Nelson University (formerly SAGU) located at 499 E University Ave #401, Waxahachie, TX 75165.

Recital Tickets

Recital ticket sales will be available for purchase online only starting Friday, April 17 at 10 am. We have 6 shows this year to accommodate all of our amazing dancers, so please make sure you buy tickets for your dancer’s specific show time(s). It is assigned seating, so we cannot transfer tickets at the event.

Not sure what show your dancer is in? Check our “Show Order” in the link below or search your dancer’s name on the ticket sales site when sales open.

While we do work hard to try to get dancers in one show, it is not always possible. If your dancer is in multiple classes, please make sure to check each class time to know what show each class performs in.

Show Order

Purchase tickets

Recital Pictures

THEY’RE BACK: The Matt Esparza Gallery (Matt & Hannah Esparza) will be back doing recital photos after a 2-year hiatus! Learn more about them here.

Photos take place during your dancer’s regularly scheduled class time April 27-May 1.
All photo package will be delivered digitally from the photographer; only digital files will be available.

THINGS TO NOTE:
•Siblings: Every dancer requires their OWN package. However, there is a 10% sibling discount using code: DANCERS26.
•Live Preview: A monitor for viewing will be available during the session for parents to view photos as they are taken. Previews will not be emailed out; parents must be present as photos are taken to see the photos.

Use the link below to order your photos today and save!

Order Photos Here

Recital Program Ads

We are excited to offer the opportunity for you to support your dancer and their hardwork this season! The recital program ads will be displayed in full color in the digital program book and featured on the projection screens before & after each show. See below for pricing and links to purchase.

Fully-designed ads must by submitted by 3p on Friday, April 30 to be included. Please direct any questions about your ad or send any completed ads as JPG, PNG or PDF to Brittany@SandisSchoolofDance.com

Specs for Ads: Please design your ads at the exact sizes listed below:

Quarter Page - $35: 2.375” width x 3.875” height - Purchase here
Half Page - $50: 5” width x 3.875” height - Purchase here
Full Page - $70: 5” width x 8” height - Purchase here

*Please do not send individual pictures or incomplete ads; ads must be created in their entirety at the specified sizes prior to sending to SSOD.

Canva.com is an excellent (and free) resource for creating this special memory for your dancer. If using Canva to create your ad, click on “Custom Size” under the "Create” (+) icon located on the left side of the Canva home page. Make sure the file is in inches (in), not pixels (px).

Flowers for Pre-Order through May 15

Celebrate your dancer’s hard work with flowers at the recital! We are so excited to offer this opportunity to order your flowers ahead of time, hassle-free!

Pre-orders must be placed by Friday, May 15, 2026. We highly recommend ordering ahead, as extras will be limited for day-of-event purchases.

All online orders will be available for pickup on-site on the day of the recital. To retrieve your order, please stop by our booth located conveniently in the lobby before the performance begins.

Pre-Order Flowers

Recital T-Shirts

Pre-orders have closed. You will receive a text when your shirt orders arrive at the studio.

*All SSOD dancers performing in the recital will receive a recital t-shirt as part of the recital fee. These shirts will be distributed in their weekly class upon arrival.

Helpful Information

New to dance recitals? No worries.

HAIR FOR RECITAL:
Pre-School - 3rd: High buns (at crown)
Junior - Teen Classes: Low buns (at nape of neck)
Cheer: High Ponytail
Jr. DCC 5-6, Jr. DCC 7-9 (3PM CAST): High Ponytail
Jr DCC 7-9 (5PM CAST), Jr. DCC 10-13 (5PM CAST): Low Ponytail

Below is a helpful link for navigating recital hair and makeup.

Pro tip: Bring lots of bobby pins!
Bobby pins are essential for securing accessories (like hats, bandanas, etc.) to the dancer’s hair so they don’t fall off while they are performing.

Recital Day Hair and Makeup