Calling all DADS! This year’s recital theme is “Let’s Go to the Movies” and Miss Shayna is slowing things down with a heartwarming routine that captures the never-ending bond between parent and child. You will be dancing to “You’ll Be in My Heart” by Phil Collins from Disney’s Tarzan - which also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song!
WHO: Dads (and other father figures such as grandpas or uncles) & Dancers in our Kidlets Level (Kindergarten) and up are eligible to participate in this optional performance opportunity.
WHAT: Learn choreography with Miss Shayna and perform a routine on stage during our Spring Recital: May 15-17, 2026
WHERE: Rehearsals to learn choreography are held at MDU. Perform on stage during our recitals at Viterbo University’s Fine Arts Center.
WHY: To share a fun experience with your dancer that will become a cherished memory for both of you!
The Daddy Daughter Dance features 3 group sections. You sign up according to your dancer’s grade in school:
Participation Fee: $89/family (includes choreography and rehearsal fees)
For example, if you have two daughters that fall in the same age group (ie: both daughters are in our “littles” section of Kindergarten - 3rd grade) it will be difficult to partner with both of them at the same time / in the same show. You are welcome to rise to the challenge and adapt accordingly, but the choreography will be easier to perform in pairs.
Dads with daughters in different age sections (ie: one daughter is a “little” and one daughter is a “middle”) will still be able to easily dance with both daughters in the same show as in past years.
Secure your spot today! Sign Up closes on Wednesday, April 15th!
Friday, May 1st (Studio 2/3 at MDU)
ALL Participants: 6:00pm-7:30pm
*Participants that are NEW to our Daddy Daughter Dance process are invited to arrive at 5:45pm for an overview with Miss Shayna.
Saturday, May 2nd (Studio 2/3 at MDU)
Show 1: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Show 2: 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Show 3: 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Show 4: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Show 5: 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Show 6: 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Saturday, May 9th (Studio 2/3 at MDU)
Show 1: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Show 2: 10:45 am - 11:30 am
Show 3: 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Show 4: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Show 5: 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Show 6: 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Dress Rehearsal On Stage at Viterbo University’s Fine Arts Center
Rehearsal Attire (for rehearsals at MDU): Anything comfortable to move in!
Daughters Wear:
Dads Wear:
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