Performance Opportunities
Every season we offer two performance opportunities to our students.
We celebrate the season with our festive December Christmas Performance, then wrap up the year with our spectacular Spring Recital in May.
One of our favorite traditions is the Dance Elements Dad/Dude Dance! This crowd-favorite finale gives dads and other special dudes the chance to hit the stage and dance alongside their dancers. It's full of laughs, unforgettable memories, and plenty of cheers from the audience!
Stay tuned for performance dates and exciting announcements for the upcoming season will be posted soon. We can't wait to dance with you!
DECEMBER PERFORMANCES
Nutcracker: Unwrapped
Date: Saturday, Dec 5th
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Texas School for the Deaf R.L. Auditorium
Grades 2-3 and up
More information below!
Jingle and Twinkle
Date: Saturday, Dec 12th
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (see specific times below)
Location: Dance Elements
Preschool & K-1 Combo Classes
More information below!
Nutcracker: Unwrapped
Act I and Act II Rehearsal Videos
Rehearsal Videos - Please make sure your dancers are practicing at home in between rehearsals!
Rehearsal Videos - Please make sure your dancers are practicing at home in between rehearsals!
Please see ticket information below for our upcoming performance of Nutcracker: Unwrapped!
Performance Day & Time: Saturday, December 5th at 2:00pm
Performance Location: The R.L. Davis Auditorium at the Texas School for the Deaf (1102 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704)
Ticket Prices: $10 plus service fee & tax
Ticket on Sale Date: Sat, Nov. 7 at 9:00am.
If you have any issues, please contact the ticketing customer service at 512-990-4700.
Nutcracker: Unwrapped
Tickets (Act I and Act II)
Nutcracker: Unwrapped
We are thrilled to announce that Dance Elements will be adding a Nutcracker performance experience for Fall 2026!
This special holiday production will give our dancers an exciting opportunity to grow artistically and be part of a magical seasonal tradition. While details are still being finalized, we cannot wait to begin sharing more about auditions, rehearsals, performances, and all the exciting plans ahead. Stay tuned — we are so excited to bring A Nutcracker Performance to Dance Elements!
Performance: Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 2:00pm
Location: The R.L. Davis Auditorium at the Texas School for the Deaf
1102 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704
ACT I - BALLET BASED
ACT II - ALL TECHNIQUES
Onstage Dress Rehearsal & Performance:
Saturday, December 5 at 2:00pm
Location: The R.L. Davis Auditorium at the Texas School for the Deaf (1102 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704)Act II Costumes & Cost
Each dancer participating in an Act II piece will need to purchase an accessories package for each dance style. Dancers will be responsible for providing their own costume base (i.e. specific leotard color, tights and/or leggings/pants, and appropriate shoes.)Act II dancers are required to have:
Black Sleeveless/Tank Leotard (Example here)
Ankle-Length, Fitted Black Leggings— Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz dances ONLY
Pink Convertible Tights — Ballet and Contemporary dances ONLY
Optional Dance Elements Costume Base Package:
For your convenience, Dance Elements is offering a package that includes the required costume base items:
$40 — Child Sizes
$45 — Adult Sizes
Costume Base Package orders are now closed.*Important
Nutcracker Unwrapped will be a paid, ticketed event for parents and guests. Complimentary tickets will not be provided.
Ballet Example (DE provides tutu)
Tap Example (DE provides tutu)
Hip-Hop and Jazz Example
(DE provides tutu)
Jingle and Twinkle
For our Preschool and K-1 classes, we will have special in studio Christmas presentations!
Students will learn a holiday themed dance in their classes and perform them for their parents and special guests at Dance Elements.
In-Studio Presentations:
Saturday, December 12th at Dance Elements
Presentation #1 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Mon 6:15pm Tap/Ballet (K-1) with Ms. Diane
Wed 5:30pm Jazz/Hip Hop (K-1) with Ms. Kinsey
Presentation #2 -1:30pm - 2:00pm
Tues 4:10pm Acro/Hip Hop (K-1) with Ms. Kinsey
Tues 4:00pm Tap/Ballet/Acro (Preschool) with Ms. Kaitlyn
Tues 5:00pm Ballet/Jazz (K-1) with Ms. Kaitlyn
Presentation #3 -2:00pm - 2:30pm
Sat 9:00am Ballet/Jazz (K-1) with Ms. Diane
Sat 10:00am Tap/Ballet/Acro (Preschool) with Ms. Diane
Wed 4:30pm Tap/Ballet (K-1) with Ms. Jerri
Presentation #4 -2:30pm - 3:00pm
Mon 5:30pm Tap/Ballet Acro (Preschool) with Ms. Kinsey
Wed 6:25pm Tap/Ballet Acro (Preschool) with Ms. Kinsey
All dancers are required to arrive in:
Black Sleeveless/Tank Leotard (Example here) - no attached skirts please!
We will provide a green or red tutu for each dancer
Hair pulled off face - any festive bows/clips are allowed
Pink Tights (for both Tap and Ballet)
Black Jazz Pants (for Hip-Hop and Jazz)
Classes doing Hip-Hop or Jazz (wear Jazz shoes)
Tuesday 5:00pm Ballet/Jazz K-1
Wednesday 5:30pm Jazz/Hip Hop K-1
Classes doing Ballet (wear Ballet shoes):
Monday 6:15pm Tap/Ballet K-1
Monday 5:30pm Preschool Combo
Wednesday 4:30pm Tap/Ballet K-1
Saturday 10:00am Preschool Combo
Saturday 9:00am Ballet/Jazz K-1
Classes doing Tap (wear Tap shoes):
We are very excited to be celebrating
Dance Elements 20th Anniversary!
Save the Date for our Performance Weekend! More information coming soon!
IMPORTANT DATES:
Costume Payment 1 of 2 Due: Mon, Nov 16
Opt Out of Recital Deadline: Mon, Nov 16
Onstage Rehearsals: Sat, May 15, 2027
(Subject to change)
Performance Date: Sun, May 16, 2027
(Subject to change)