Daddy Daughter Dance Details

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:

• “LITTLES” = Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
• “MIDDLES” = 4th - 7th Grade
• “SENIORS” = 8th - 12th Grade

Participation Fee:  $89/family (includes choreography and rehearsal fees)

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

• Due to the popularity of this performance opportunity, shows do fill up quickly - especially for our younger dancers. We have a limited amount of space available on stage and want to give as many families as possible the opportunity to join us. Therefore, SIGN UP WILL BE LIMITED TO 1 SHOW PER DANCER until March 31st. 
• Any dancer that signs up for more than one show prior to April 1st will be removed from additional show slots by our system within 48 hours. Beginning on April 1st, dancers may sign up for any additional shows that still have space available.
• Since this year’s choreography will feature partnering, we recommend that dads only dance with one daughter per age group at a time. 

• • 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!

Rehearsal Schedule:

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

• Shows 1, 2, 3: Wednesday, May 13 from 6:30-7:15 pm
• Shows 4, 5, 6: Thursday, May 14 from 6:30-7:15 pm

Rehearsal Attire (for rehearsals at MDU): Anything comfortable to move in!

Performance Attire (for On-Stage Dress Rehearsal and Show):

Daughters Wear:  

• A plain white dress (Amazon and Target often have inexpensive options if needed)
• Capezio Skin Tone tights (most likely already wearing with her class costume)
• Solid black leggings or bike shorts underneath
• Pink Leather Ballet Shoes for dancers in Kindergarten - 3rd grade (our “littles” section)
• Tan Jazz Shoes for dancers in 4th grade and up (our “middles” and “seniors” sections). 
• Hair in a bun

Dads Wear:  

• A plain white long sleeved button down dress shirt
• Black dress pants
• Dress shoes