DAA Dance Calendar 2026 to 2027
A few notes about our schedule:
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A leveled (I-IV) Ballet class is required to take a Lyrical class
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A leveled (I-IV) Jazz class is required to take a Musical Theater class
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Tuesday Contemporary is for ages 10+
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Thursday Contemporary is by invitation only
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The Petite Performers and Mini Combo classes are our only two classes that are sessional.
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Session 1 classes run from September to December, with their final performance being in the winter show.
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Session 2 classes run from March to June, with their final performance being in the June recital.
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NOTE: You must register for each session separately.
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We strive to ensure you and your dancer have the best experience possible here at DAA. Please let us know if you have any questions.
*Please stay alert to your email, our FB page & groups, our studio voicemail, and our easy to use informational app - the DAA BAND!*
September 2026
9/14 - First Day of Classes!
October 2026
10/9 & 10 - UDMA Conference for DAA Staff
10/12 - Columbus Day - CLOSED for classes
10/19 - Our FIRST DAY of our ADULTS AT THE ACADEMY Fall Session!
10/26-10/20 - Halloween Dress Up and Bring a Dance To Friend Week!
*Remember to check for Winter X Rehearsals by role/routine!
November 2026
11/11 - NO CLASSES - It's Veterans Day - we have some on staff! Thank them for their service!
11/24 - PIZZA, PROPS & PAINT NIGHT 2025 - A Winter Show full cast event! 6 to 8pm
11/24 through 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break - Enjoy the time with your families! Stay grateful!
11/28 - Small Business Saturday - think about how you can give back to our LOCAL businesses this season!
11/30 - Back to regular classes!
*Remember to check for Winter X Rehearsals by role/routine!
December 2026
12/5 - Our Winter Extravaganza FULL CAST Rehearsal at Colby-Saywer
12/12 - Twas' Just Before Christmas in Newport - look for DAA's performance!
12/15 through 12/19 - Winter Extravaganza Rehearsals at Colby-Sawyer College
12/19 - Our 10th Annual Winter Extravaganza - The Magic of Frost at CSC
12/20 - Festival of Trees at Whipple Hall in New London Opening Ceremony
12/20 through 12/31 - View all the decorated trees at Whipple Hall for the 2025 Festival of Trees and vote for Dance Arts Academy's tree!
12/21 - DAAPC & Staff Christmas Potluck Party at the studio!
From 12/15 through 1/4 - DAA is closed for regular classes! The week of the 15th is our our Winter Show rehearsals and prep and then we are ALL on our Christmas & New Year's Break! Have a wonderful vacation!
12/31 - New Year's New London Event on Main Street with the Center for the Arts, NL Recreation, Tracy Memorial Library and many more partners! DAA is hosting Andrew Silver the Magic Show at Whipple Hall from 10:30am to 11:30am right before the kids countdown! Come and join us!
*Remember to check for Winter X Rehearsals by role/routine!
January 2027
1/4 - Return to our regular Dance Class Schedule! Hello to the NEW YEAR!
1/10 - DAAPC Move for the Movement - A Benefit show for the American Cancer Society
February 2027
2/12 - Newport's Winter Carnival Pageant at The Newport Opera House
2/22 through 2/26 - NO CLASSES - Our Winter Vacation - Brrrrrr
March 2027
April 2027
4/26 through 4/30 - NO CLASSES - Our Spring Vacation - let's warm up!
May 2027
5/1 - DTCB Senior Scholarship Interviews & Auditions
5/14 - Summer CIT Applications are DUE!
5/15 - MAY DAY MAKE-UP! For ALL our DAA Students ~ Ice Cream too!
5/31 - NO CLASSES - Memorial Day
June 2027
6/11 - Our LAST day of classes for the 2025 to 2025 Dance Year!
6/14 through 6/19 - It's our 11th Annual Recital SHOW WEEK!
Finale Rehearsal & DAAPC Auditions at Colby-Sawyer College
Recital Blocking & Tech Rehearsals at Colby-Sawyer College
Recital Dress Rehearsals at Colby-Sawyer College
6/18 - DAA Performance Company Showcase & End of the Year Party at Colby-Sawyer College
6/19 - The always anticipated...11th Annual DAA Recital at the Colby-Sawyer - two shows - one day
*All dates subject to change
*Watch the website, FB page and phone for any weather cancellations