The RDA Festival 2026
a culmination event showcasing RDA student dedication & skill development
Festival Registration is
NOW OPEN!
Registration Deadline:
Monday, December 15, 2025 at noon
* registrations and/or payments received after this time will incur a $25 late fee per piece
Rehearsal Period:
Saturday, January 3 - Sunday, March 15, 2026
Tech Week Rehearsals:
Monday, March 16 - Thursday, March 19, 2026
Anticipated Performances:
* confirmation of times will come with the tech week packet in February
Friday, March 20, 2026 (evening)
Saturday, March 21, 2026 (matinee)
Saturday, March 21, 2026 (evening)
Sunday, March 32, 2026 (matinee)
All tech week rehearsals and performances will take place at the Tarrytown Music Hall.
NOW OPEN!
Registration Deadline:
Monday, December 15, 2025 at noon
* registrations and/or payments received after this time will incur a $25 late fee per piece
Rehearsal Period:
Saturday, January 3 - Sunday, March 15, 2026
Tech Week Rehearsals:
Monday, March 16 - Thursday, March 19, 2026
Anticipated Performances:
* confirmation of times will come with the tech week packet in February
Friday, March 20, 2026 (evening)
Saturday, March 21, 2026 (matinee)
Saturday, March 21, 2026 (evening)
Sunday, March 32, 2026 (matinee)
All tech week rehearsals and performances will take place at the Tarrytown Music Hall.
CHANGES to this year's Festival
With student participation continuing to grow annually, we are splitting the performance up into FOUR shows this year; Program A & Program B.
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 early February, along with the performance packet, which includes information about theatre week, costuming, performance schedules, etc.
* Please make sure to mark the full week (3/16 - 3/22) in your calendars.
Dancers are required to take part in all scheduled tech rehearsals and performances.
All tech week rehearsals and performances will take place at the Tarrytown Music Hall.
Tickets will become available through the Music Hall in February 2026.
Livestreaming links will be available for purchase through RDA.
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 early February, along with the performance packet, which includes information about theatre week, costuming, performance schedules, etc.
* Please make sure to mark the full week (3/16 - 3/22) in your calendars.
Dancers are required to take part in all scheduled tech rehearsals and performances.
All tech week rehearsals and performances will take place at the Tarrytown Music Hall.
Tickets will become available through the Music Hall in February 2026.
Livestreaming links will be available for purchase through RDA.
Festival Fees
Each individual dancer will be charged $150 per piece, plus a $25 administrative fee. Festival fees include costuming, faculty and choreography fees, and theatre expenses. There is no cap for families or individual dancers.
Dancers registering after December 15, 2025 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 (+3.5% 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 15, 2025 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 (+3.5% 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.
Festival Rehearsal Period Schedule
January 3 - March 15, 2026
overlapping with both the Fall & Spring Terms
| RDA Festival 2026 Rehearsal Schedule.pdf |
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 4 performances. See anticipated performance dates at the top of this page. 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 16 - March 22, 2026).
5. Participants in the Festival will not be asked to pay for anything separate from the fees outlined above, but will 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 15, 2025 for all Festival payments. There will be no refunds for Festival participation given for any reason after December 31, 2025.
7. Dancers registering after noon on December 15, 2025 will be charged a $25 late fee per piece. 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 4 performances. See anticipated performance dates at the top of this page. 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 16 - March 22, 2026).
5. Participants in the Festival will not be asked to pay for anything separate from the fees outlined above, but will 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 15, 2025 for all Festival payments. There will be no refunds for Festival participation given for any reason after December 31, 2025.
7. Dancers registering after noon on December 15, 2025 will be charged a $25 late fee per piece. Participation is not guaranteed, and will be dependent on faculty permission as well as costume availability.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE RDA FESTIVAL 2025
189 dancers participated in 43 pieces in styles that include early childhood dance, ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, theatre jazz, contemporary, Flamenco, Broadway, Horton, contemporary ballet, and commercial jazz.
We welcomed a record 1350+ guests over the course of three performances - thank you for your support!
We welcomed a record 1350+ guests over the course of three performances - thank you for your support!
Photos & videos provided by Kent Miller Studios are NOW AVAILABLE for purchase!
View & purchase your photos here: kentmillerstudios.zenfoliosite.com/rda-festival-2025
Reach out to the RDA Office to purchase your Festival video.
View & purchase your photos here: kentmillerstudios.zenfoliosite.com/rda-festival-2025
Reach out to the RDA Office to purchase your Festival video.
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Special thank you to our 10th season sponsors: The Sailhouse and Kent Miller Photography |
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