The Stage Door School of Dance Recital 2025 will be conducted as 6 performances over the course of two days, a Saturday and Sunday.

Event Dates:

Saturday, June 7, 2025:

• Show 1: June 7, 2025 @ 10am
• Show 2: June 7, 2025 @ 2pm
• Show 3: June 7, 2025 @ 6pm

Sunday, June 8, 2025:

• Show 4: June 8, 2025 @ 10am
• Show 5: June 8, 2025 @ 2pm
• Show 6: June 8, 2025 @ 6pm

*Please note: The 2025 recital performance schedule was predetermined at the beginning of the dance season based on your dancer’s class(es). Locate your dancer’s performance show number which corelates to the dates above by >>> clicking here. 

Stage Door School of Dance’s annual recitals are held at the beautiful Staller Center for Performing Arts – located on Stony Brook University Campus.

ADDRESS: 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA

The 2025 recital performance schedule was predetermined at the beginning of the dance season based on your dancer’s class(es). Locate your dancer’s class day/time below to find your dancer’s show number for that specific class. 

Please note: Should you have any difficulty locating your class and performance numbers please feel encouraged to stop by the front desk for assistance. Thank you!

Keep up  with all of your important Recital 2025 related dates! 

• March 1-30: Recital Trophy RSVP
• March 17-April 14: Recital Volunteer RSVP
• March 20: Recital Media Fee ($50 per family) Automatic Withdrawal
• April 5-6: Recital Costume Photo Weekend 1
• May 3-4: Recital Costume Photo Weekend 2
• May 5: Final Tuitional Automatic Withdrawal
• May 10: Recital Ticket Day
• May 15-21: Recital Dress Rehearsal Week
• May 27-June 2: Last Week of Classes
• June 7: Recital Shows 1,2,3 (10am, 2pm, 6pm)
• June 8: Recital Shows 4,5,6 (10am, 2pm, 6pm)

Recital Ticket Information

May 10 is the big day, tickets for our spectacular ‘Defy Gravity’ recital will be available through RecitalTix.com!

Recital Ticket Reservation Codes: Unique ticket codes were emailed to all recital participating families on May 8, 2025. Please note that codes were only be provided to families whose account balance is paid-in-full. You will not be able to purchase tickets without this code.

Didn’t receive your Recital Ticket Code(s)? Let us know here!

​​Recital Ticket Sales: Tickets will go on sale for all SDSD families on May 10 via RecitalTix.com with a staggered release of tickets based on your dancer’s performance date and time, which can be located – here.

Ticket sales will open:

• Show 1: June 7 @ 10am on sale at 4:00pm
• Show 2: June 7 @ 2pm on sale at 4:30pm
• Show 3: June 7 @ 6pm on sale at 5:00pm
• Show 4: June 8 @ 10am on sale at 5:30pm
• Show 5: June 8 @ 2pm on sale at 6:00pm
• Show 6: June 8 @ 6pm on sale at 6:30pm​

Studio Identifier: Stage Door (Please note: This is not the same as your recital ticket code, but you will need this to gain access to our ticket dashboard.)

Additional Information:

• ACTION REQUIRED: Please take a moment to visit RecitalTix.com prior to May 10 to set up your Recital Ticket Purchasing account. This will help expedite your ticket purchasing experience. View instructional video.
• All ticket codes may only be used once. Once you check out, your code will no longer work.
• Your unique code will permit you to purchase up to 8 tickets per assigned show / per family on May 10 & 11.
• Maximum will reduce to 6 tickets per assigned show / per family on May 13, based on availability.
• Your family will receive a separate / individual code for each recital performance your dancer appears in.
• As per venue policies, every individual, including young and infant children, must have a purchased ticket to enter the auditorium.

Have additional ticket related questions? Contact us here​.​

Dress Rehearsal Week will take place from May 15-21, 2025 and will take place right here at the studio during your regularly scheduled class times.

• Dancer’s should arrive for class dressed in full costume and make-up.
• Parents / Guardians are invited into the studio to watch a preview run of your dancer’s recital dance.
• A full class photo will be taken of each class immediately after their rehearsal (still during their class hour).

Make your dancer’s recital day extra special with a beautiful bouquet! Pre-order your flowers now and have them ready for pickup at the recital in June—no stress, no last-minute scrambling.

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Stage Door School of Dance is excited to once again present our Recital Media Fee that provides our families with a recital media package including:

• Digital access to all six professionally recorded recital performances
• Digital class photos for each of your dancer’s classes

This all-inclusive recital media package will be provided to you for $50 per family (not per dancer), and the fee will be automatically withdrawn from your card on file in your MYSDSD account on March 20, 2025.

• Price: $50 (per family)
• Automatic Withdrawal Date: March 20, 2025

Please note: As stated in our enrollment policies, a non-refundable Recital Media Fee of $50 (per family) will be automatically withdrawn from your MYSDSD account on March 20. This fee is required and mandatory for all recital participating families.  Families not participating in the recital, will not have this charge applied. 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@stagedoordancer.com or visit the front desk.

Thank you for being part of our dance family and for celebrating these milestone moments with us!

The deadline to request your trophy has now passed as of March 31, 2025.

Have questions? Please contact admin@stagedoordancer.com.  

Have you or your dancer appeared in 4, 8, 12, or 16 Stage Door School of Dance recitals? It’s time to celebrate you at this year’s annual recital by presenting you with an official SDSD Recital Trophy live on stage!

If you or your dancer are to receive a 4, 8, 12, or 16 year trophy at this year’s recital, please complete the form below. All trophy requests must be received between the dates of March 1-31, 2025.  

Request Deadline: March 31, 2025

Please note: Trophies correspond to the number of Stage Door School of Dance recitals you have performed in. Should we determine that your dancer is not to receive a trophy this year, we will connect with you to let you know. 

Recital Costume Photo Weekends are now Sold Out.  Thank you to all who participated!  

For many of our weDance dancers, we ask that one adult family member or non-Stage Door staff member be assigned to chaperone their dancer backstage. This may be required for toileting needs, behavioral needs or medical needs. If your dancer does not need one-on-one support, but you wish to be backstage, you are welcome to chaperone. Please complete the form below to provide the information for any adult who plans to enter the backstage space (please only 1 per dancer). 

This includes anyone who plans to watch the show from the audience, but may need to come backstage to check on their dancer, help them in the bathroom or help them do a costume change.

RSVP to become a recital volunteer has now closed. Thank you to all who have signed up!

We invite you to join us backstage for an exciting opportunity to support our upcoming recital and enjoy a different perspective of the #BestShowEver! If you’re interested in becoming a parent / guardian / grown-up recital volunteer please complete the form below by between March 17-April 12:

IMPORTANT: Please note, our volunteer opportunities are now limited due to space constraints and new guidelines set by the theater. Being selected as a volunteer is no longer guaranteed. All individuals who sign up to volunteer will have their legal names and birth dates screened through state and national sex offender registries.

What You Need to Know:

• Volunteer Sign-Up Deadline: All volunteers must sign-up between March 17-April 12.
• Next Step: After we receive and review your request to volunteer, an SDSD staff member will contact you the week of April 28 via the email address and cell phone number you provide notifying you if you have been selected and include any additional important information you will need.
• Viewing the Show: If your dancer is involved in multiple numbers in one performance, we ask that you not volunteer for that performance and enjoy the show from the audience.
• Limited Space (New!): Please note that this year, our volunteer opportunities are limited due to space and new guidelines set in place by the theater. Only 1 parent / guardian per dancer, per show may volunteer.
• Safety Measures (New!): New this year, for everyone’s safety, all volunteers will be now be screened through State and National sex offender registries.

Thank you for your continued support of Stage Door School of Dance and helping us ensure another magical recital weekend for the entire Stage Door community.

Questions? Contact info@stagedoordancer.com. Thank you! 

Deadline to submit a message of support or business ad has now passed. Thank you to all who participated!

Does My Dancer Need a Costume for Recital?

• Yes, Dancers are measured for costumes during class in October. The costume fee is charged on November 20. Costume try-ons begin in January and they are typically available for pick-up in March.

How does Recital Choreography work?

• Dancers begin learning recital choreography in January upon returning from the winter break.

 What is the Recital Media Fee and What does it include?

• The recital media fee is charged on March 20 to any account with a dancer performing in recital. This fee includes a digital download of your dancer’s class photo taken at dress rehearsal and all 6 recital shows. Links to access will be sent in early August.

Will My Dancer’s Class Appear in More than One Recital?

• No, each class is scheduled to dance 1x in one of our 6 shows. To find the show your dancer’s class is assigned to please check your portal or the recital show assignment table.

How and When do I Purchase Tickets for Recital?

• Each account holder will receive an email with a ticket code specific to the recital show the dancer’s class is performing in. This email will also indicate the day tickets go on sale and the purchase window. The code is required and is good only for one time use. Tickets are sold online only through an outside vendor in early May. As per the venue and firecode all audience members require a ticket.

Where and When Does the Recital Take Place?

• Recital weekend is June 6th and 7th in 2026. Shows 1, 2, & 3 are on Saturday and Shows 4, 5, & 6 are on Sunday. Please see your portal or the recital show assignment table for specific show times. All shows take place at The Staller Center located at StonyBrook University.

Is the Recital Available via Livestream?

• No, the recital is an in person event created and designed for a live audience. Individuals are not permitted to use personal devices to record the show.

How Will I Know When My Dancer’s Routine Will Perform During the Show.

• Once you arrive at The Staller Center you will receive a complete program with the running order for each of the 6 Shows. 

What are Some Tips for Preparing My Dancer for Recital?

• Please see the How To Prepare Your Dancer for Backstage dropdown.