Annual Concert

Concert Dance Order:

Showstoppers Ballet/Pointe
Glinda the Good
Citizens of Oz
The Ruby Slippers
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Showstoppers Broadway
Showstoppers Modern
The Scarecrow
The Tinman
The Cowardly Lion
Ease on Down the Road
Poisonous Poppies
The Field of Poppies
The Gates of the Emerald City
Showstoppers Contemporary
Showstoppers Jazz
Oz the Great and Powerful
The Dance of the Jitterbugs
Showstoppers ACRO
Dancing Dads
Still Wicked
Showstoppers Tap
Showstoppers HipHop
Finale

Who has dress rehearsals?

For our preschool dancers (rainbows, unicorns & stars), their concert will include their dress rehearsal. After dancers check-in, they will walk through their dance on the stage and prepare to start the concert.

Garnet level and above will have a separate date and time for their dress rehearsal.

What is a dress rehearsal?
A dance dress rehearsal is a run-through of your concert dance on stage with dancers wearing their costumes, makeup, and props, just as they would during the actual show.  It’s essentially a final practice to fix any issues and build confidence.

During your dress rehearsal time block, your class will spend the first five minutes backstage; you will spend the remaining 5 minutes on stage.

When does the theater open for audience members?
The theater will open 20 minutes before showtime.

Concert Photographs 2026

Reflections Studio will be at the Raritan Valley Community College to take individual photographs in the lobby. Below are the date and times:

Friday, June 5th, 4:oo pm – 9:15 pm
Saturday, June 6th, 9:00 am – 9:30 pm
Sunday, June 7th, 9:00 am – 9:30 pm

You can bring your dancer fully dressed in their costume for a professional photograph. Come at any time to be photographed in the lobby. Click to Preorder your 2026 photographs! All preorders will be submitted online this year. Preorder package prices are $10 less than orders taken at RVCC.

Concert Video 2026

This year we will have a professional video recording of each show by Ninth Note Media. Each show will be packaged with 2 separate videos – a full stage wide shot video that includes every dancer throughout the show and a cinematic video that will go between wide and close-up shots of most dancers. Videos will be delivered electronically to families and you will have access to them for two years. Enjoy this moment with your child on stage and we will capture it so you can cherish the memory.

Go to https://www.ninthnotemedia.com/shop/gotta-dance/2026-over-the-rainbow to order and email them directly with all questions.

Pre-order Flower Bouquets

Preorder a gorgeous bouquet to congratulate your dancer after their concert performance. We are working with The Commencement Group and they will have all preorders ready for you on the date and time of your concert at the Raritan Valley Community College theater lobby. They will also be there to sell bouquets before your dancer’s concert and after outdoors where dancers exit. Please note that they do not take Cash. Only Credit Cards on the day of.

Go to https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/gottadancenj to order and email them directly with all questions.

Filming Concerts

The use of recording equipment or taking photographs in the theater during and after the performance is allowed. However, we require everyone to be respectful of others.

Concert Hair Tutorials

Perfect Pigtails

Half-Up/Half-Down Hair

Concert Makeup

Dancers wear makeup during their performances so that the audience can see the performers better. We have recommended some make-up brands.  However, it is not necessary to purchase additional makeup if you have something comparable at home. It is completely optional and not mandatory to wear makeup during your dancer’s concert, especially if your dancer is allergic to makeup and/or the brands listed.

Rainbows-Stars
• Red Lipstick (either Revlon Red, Mac Red, or Mac Russian Red are great)
• Blush
• Mascara

Garnet level & Older
• Red Lipstick (either Revlon Red, Mac Red, or Mac Russian Red are great)
• Lip Liner (a Cherry lip liner, really red, not dark red)
• Pink or Rose Blush, Cream or Peach Eyeshadow, Brown Eyeshadow, Black Eyeliner, and Mascara

Eyes:
Apply eyeshadow to the entire eye, then apply brown eyeshadow to the crease of the lid. Make sure to BLEND well! Apply eyeliner to the top and bottom of the eyes. Apply a light layer of mascara to both your lashes.
For Blush:
Apply blush to the apple of the cheek in a circular motion.
For Lips:
Line the lips with the liner. Then apply the lipstick, blot, and add another coat of lipstick.

Yearly Achievement Trophies- REGISTER NOW

Yearly Achievement Trophies are awarded to students who have attended Gotta Dance for 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, or 15 years. Please register for your dancer’s trophy in advance. Trophies will be handed out during Spirit Week in class from May 11th to May 17th.

To Register:
• Login to your family portal > Find Classes & Events > Find Events > Select Event Type as your year award

Dancing Dads

Gotta Dance’s Dancing Dads are an integral and entertaining part of the yearly concert. This year’s Dad’s Dance theme: Winkie Soldiers!

Our talented brigade of fathers and grandfathers learn a fun dance choreographed by Dance Educator, Linda Kilponen.This is a great way for Dads to get active and moving with a great group of people.

Dancing Dads Rehearsals:

Fridays, 8:15-9:15pm in Bridgewater:
April 24th
May 1st
May 8th
May 15th
May 29th

Saturdays, 2:15-3:15pm in Warren:
April 25th
May 9th
May 16th
May 30th

Dress Rehearsal at Raritan Valley Community College
Friday, June 5th, 9:05pm-9:45pm

Order your Concert T-shirts, Sweatshirts & Stickers now

Pricing: T-shirts: $36, Sweatshirts: $65, Stickers (3″ x 3″): $4

Please note that all merchandise is made to order and cannot be returned.