IMPORTANT UPDATE!
Construction Delays: We are anticipating to receive our Certificate of Occupation within the week!
Schedule: February 3 - 8
** Please take a careful look at this schedule **
We are in the home stretch!
The walls are painted, mirrors are hung in place, sprung flooring is being laid down. But there are still a couple of things needed to get the space to code before the final inspection at our New Home.
We will notify you as soon as we have a finalized date for Opening Day at the RDA Studios!
the RDA Festival 2025
a culmination event showcasing RDA student dedication & skill development
Rehearsal Period:
Monday, January 6 - Sunday, March 23, 2025
* pending construction is completed at 69 N. Broadway; stay tuned for an announcement in late December
Tech Week Rehearsals:
Monday, March 24 - Thursday, March 27, 2025
Performances:
Friday, March 28, 2025 @ 6:30pm
Saturday, March 29, 2025 @ 1pm
Sunday, March 30, 2025 @ 1pm
All tech week rehearsals and performances will take place at the Tarrytown Music Hall.
Monday, January 6 - Sunday, March 23, 2025
* pending construction is completed at 69 N. Broadway; stay tuned for an announcement in late December
Tech Week Rehearsals:
Monday, March 24 - Thursday, March 27, 2025
Performances:
Friday, March 28, 2025 @ 6:30pm
Saturday, March 29, 2025 @ 1pm
Sunday, March 30, 2025 @ 1pm
All tech week rehearsals and performances will take place at the Tarrytown Music Hall.
CHANGES to this year's Festival
Each class will perform their piece in 2 of the 3 performances listed above.
* Not including Teen & Youth Repertory and the Senior Piece who will perform in each of the three shows.
With the number of performance pieces growing each year, this new structure will help us limit the overall runtime of each show. Details about which pieces will perform in which shows will be released in February, along with the performance packet with information about theatre week (March 24 - March 30).
* Not including Teen & Youth Repertory and the Senior Piece who will perform in each of the three shows.
With the number of performance pieces growing each year, this new structure will help us limit the overall runtime of each show. Details about which pieces will perform in which shows will be released in February, along with the performance packet with information about theatre week (March 24 - March 30).
Festival Fees
Each individual dancer will be charged $150 per piece, plus an additional $25 registration fee. There is no cap for families or individual dancers as these fees cover the cost of choreography, theatre & space rental, and costuming.
Dancers registering after December 16, 2024 at noon will be charged a $25 late fee per piece.
Payment is accepted via:
• Zelle QuickPay (to: [email protected])
• check (to: Rivertown Dance Academy)
• credit card (+3% processing fee)
Financial Aid is applicable. Reach out to RDA if you would like more information regarding applying for Financial Aid, or if you would like to discuss payment plan options.
Dancers registering after December 16, 2024 at noon will be charged a $25 late fee per piece.
Payment is accepted via:
• Zelle QuickPay (to: [email protected])
• check (to: Rivertown Dance Academy)
• credit card (+3% processing fee)
Financial Aid is applicable. Reach out to RDA if you would like more information regarding applying for Financial Aid, or if you would like to discuss payment plan options.
Statement of Understanding
1. Dancers should only register for classes in which they are currently enrolled and fully participating by mid-November. If dancers are looking to add a class + rehearsal, they should reach out to the RDA Office prior to enrolling.
2. Dancers must attend all classes and rehearsals. If more than two (2) rehearsals are missed, participation in the Festival will be considered at the discretion of the faculty. If a participant is unable to attend a rehearsal, please contact the RDA office as early as possible.
3. Dancers are required to attend all scheduled days of tech rehearsals and scheduled performances. If a tech rehearsal is missed, participation in the Festival will be considered at the discretion of the faculty.
4. Each class will perform their piece in 2 of the 3 performances listed above (excluding Teen & Youth Rep and the Senior Piece who will perform each piece in each of the three shows). Details about which pieces will perform in which shows will be released in February, along with the performance packet with information about theatre week (March 24 - March 30).
5. Participants in the Festival will not be asked to pay for anything separate from the fees outlined above, but may be asked to wear their own tights and/or dance shoes. Please contact the RDA office with any financial concerns; we are here to help.
6. Payment must be remitted or a payment plan must be in place/agreed upon by December 16 for all Festival payments. There will be no refunds for Festival participation given for any reason after December 31.
7. Dancers registering after December 16 will be charged a $25 late fee. Participation is not guaranteed, and will be dependent on faculty permission as well as costume availability.
2. Dancers must attend all classes and rehearsals. If more than two (2) rehearsals are missed, participation in the Festival will be considered at the discretion of the faculty. If a participant is unable to attend a rehearsal, please contact the RDA office as early as possible.
3. Dancers are required to attend all scheduled days of tech rehearsals and scheduled performances. If a tech rehearsal is missed, participation in the Festival will be considered at the discretion of the faculty.
4. Each class will perform their piece in 2 of the 3 performances listed above (excluding Teen & Youth Rep and the Senior Piece who will perform each piece in each of the three shows). Details about which pieces will perform in which shows will be released in February, along with the performance packet with information about theatre week (March 24 - March 30).
5. Participants in the Festival will not be asked to pay for anything separate from the fees outlined above, but may be asked to wear their own tights and/or dance shoes. Please contact the RDA office with any financial concerns; we are here to help.
6. Payment must be remitted or a payment plan must be in place/agreed upon by December 16 for all Festival payments. There will be no refunds for Festival participation given for any reason after December 31.
7. Dancers registering after December 16 will be charged a $25 late fee. Participation is not guaranteed, and will be dependent on faculty permission as well as costume availability.
Festival Rehearsal Period Schedule
January 6 - March 23, 2025
overlapping with both the Fall & Spring Terms
Highlights from the RDA Festival 2024
155 dancers participated in 40 pieces in styles that include early childhood dance, ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, theatre jazz, contemporary, and swing dance.
We sold a record 1000+ tickets over the course of three performances - thank you for your support!
We sold a record 1000+ tickets over the course of three performances - thank you for your support!