Recital 2026
Abracadabra:
The Magic of Dance
This year’s recital will be on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 at the McFarland Performing Arts Center.
Important note before you read further:
All major recital information is now listed! Please do not hestitate to reach out to the studio if you have questions! We’re here to help!
Recital Day Assignments
Check the link below to see what day your dancer will be performing! An “X” under Saturday or Sunday indicates what day they will perform. If it is marked under both days, they will perform on both days. Click the link below to find an alphabetized list of names and assigned days.
Recital Day Orders
Need to see what dance is which day? Click below to find out!
Recital Tickets
Tickets are now on sale! Please select your seats when purchasing your tickets. Notice that there are potential add-ons such as pre-registration or pre-ordered bouquets of flowers.
Important Recital Dates
Picture Day- May 15
All Saturday Recital dancers take photos.
Monona Academy of Dance
2605 S. Stoughton Rd.
Picture Day- May 16
All Sunday Recital dancers take photos.
Monona Academy of Dance
2605 S. Stoughton Rd.
Dress Rehearsal- May 29
Mandatory Rehearsal for all dancers (Saturday and Sunday performances).
McFarland Performing Arts Center
5103 Farwell St.
Recital- May 30
Performance begins at 2:00pm, house opens at 1:30pm.
McFarland Performing Arts Center
5103 Farwell St.
Recital- May 31
Performance begins at 2:00pm, house opens at 1:30pm.
McFarland Performing Arts Center
5103 Farwell St.
Recital: Basic Information
Dancers were divided into Recital Days in an email sent to families on January 28.
Who:
All dancers in classes Pre-Ballet-Level V, Madison and Sun Prairie locations
What:
Monona Academy of Dance’s year end recital, Abracadabra: The Magic of Dance
Where:
McFarland Performing Arts Center
5103 Farwell St, McFarland, WI 53558
When:
2:00pm, Saturday, May 30
2:00pm, Sunday, May 31
Day of Recital- Arrival
Please find which group time you should check-in with. This spaces out arrivals and keeps things running smoothly for our backstage staff.
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Dancers in Level III Ballet and up. Arrive at 12:00pm for a warm-up led by an instructor. Please do not arrive any earlier, doors will not be open.
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Arrive at 1:15pm at check-in table. Dancers with younger siblings please arrive with Group 3.
Level I Dancers
Level II Dancers
Tap III Dancers
Intermediate Hip Hop Dancers
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Arrive at 1:30pm at check-in desk.
Pre-Ballet
Pre-Ballet II
Beginning Ballet
Beginning Tap
Beginning Hip Hop
Links to Schedules and Guides
Where is Recital?
Recital and Dress Rehearsal will be at the McFarland Performing Arts Center located within McFarland High School. There is a separate entrance at the rear of the high school. Drive past the high school on Farwell, take a right turn onto Exchange and continue until you come to a right turn into the back parking lot.
Important note: The day of Dress Rehearsal, May 29, there will be an event at McFarland High School. This also happened last year if you were a student with us during the 2025 recital. Please plan ahead, it will likely take extra time to find parking. Or plan to bring an extra adult/guardian that can go inside with your dancer while someone else searches for parking. There are no expected parking issues on Recital days.
Update as of May 11: For Dress Rehearsal, it is recommended you drop-off or carpool to the entrance at 6204 Exchange St. From there you will have to find parking nearby.
5103 Farwell St.
McFarland, WI 53558
Pre-Registration
Pre-registration is now available when buying recital tickets. Indicate your intent to continue with us next academic year and you will receive a reduced registration fee for the 2026-2027 school year.
Frequently Asked Questions
After reading through the above information, are questions still popping into your mind? More FAQ will be added over time. Here are a few common ones:
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Yes, you can buy tickets at the door. If you are attending with a group that already has tickets we will very likely not be able to seat you near the group since it is assigned seating, but we will help you find the best possible seat(s). Please arrive early if you plan to purchase tickets at the door.
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Yes, dress rehearsal is a mandatory event. This is an opportunity (especially for our young dancers) for students to get used to being on stage. Being in a recital dance is a team effort, if one dancer isn’t there to practice formations or dance with a partner, it affects everyone!
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Yes, all dancers in that day’s show participate in the Finale. Immediately following the Finale are awards that can be potentially handed out to any age group.
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No. Unfortunately snacks are not allowed in any dressing room areas or inside the theater. If you plan to give your dancer any food, it must be eaten in the lobby area outside the theater.
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Yes and No. On dress rehearsal, yes we ask you to come back and help your dancer change. On the day of recital, no, we have staff to help monitor the dressing rooms and assist dancers with changing. We want you to enjoy the show as an audience member!
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Yes, please have your dancer arrive with make-up done (according to the linked guide) and hair done and sprayed sufficiently. Save lipstick for last for little dancers to prevent stains if they touch their face.
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We recommend doing as much of the make-up listed in the hair and make-up guide as possible.
Why make-up?
It sounds funny to put little dancers in make-up, but make-up is used in productions to make dancers visible from the audience. Stage lights are very strong and wash out features. If something is very difficult to get on your dancer, just leave it be. For example, eyeliner is usually the first to go.
Why hairspray?
We recommend getting hairspray and having bangs pinned back as much as possible. Loose hair shows up under light and distracts from the performer. We are more than happy to assist if you need help!