Spring Concert
2 PM, Sunday, May 3, 2026
Performing Arts Center Badger Ridge Middle School
300 Richard St.Verona, WI 53593
​​Parking lot off Richard Street
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Costumes
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You will receive a $25 costume rental fee invoice by email.
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Costumes will be brought to schools/classes for dancers to try on mind April.
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Southside and Mendota Elementary Schools' costume rental fee and tickets will be covered by Madison Contemporary Dance.
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If your family needs financial support for the concert tickets or costumes, please contact info@madisoncontemporarydance.com by April 17.
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Tickets on sale NOW
We are taking notes as to which half of the concert your child(ren) are performing in, in case we sell out. If we do, we will ask families to only watch the half of their children who are in. There will be a nice gathering space to wait as needed. Thank you for understanding!
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$10 Students, $15 Adults​,
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Small children/babies sitting on a lap do not need a ticket.
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Students in the show do not need a ticket. ​
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Tickets are General admission to make it easy to meet up with family and friends.
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We need help
If you choose to help, we will make sure you can watch your child dance, and you will receive a free ticket to the show. Sign up to help ​
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​May 3 Dress Rehearsal: Held the same day as the concert - see times below
To support younger dancers, they will have rehearsal second and perform first. Older dancers will have rehearsal first, a break for lunch, and then perform second. All students will stay backstage during the concert. We will bring students to the side of the stage or the audience to watch groups from their school/siblings.
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Plan to drop off your child(ren) in the theater at the time listed below. Plan extra time to park and walk in.
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Children will be dropped off at the backstage dressing rooms. They will be picked up from the stage in the theater at the end of the concert. If you must leave before the second half, email info@madisoncontemporarydance.com by April 17. You can meet your child backstage in the dressing room at intermission.
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There are separate dressing rooms for boys and girls. Men are not allowed in the girls' dressing room and women are not allowed in the boys. If your child needs help and you cannot go in, ask any teacher or volunteer backstage to help you.
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Only water and clean snacks are allowed backstage. Please have lunch in the waiting area.
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Parents may drop off and come back or wait in the lobby during rehearsal
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The theater will open for guests at 1:30 PM
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COSTUME, MAKE-UP & HAIR
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Each dancer has a special costume for the dance(s). Please label all costumes, shoes, and accessories with your dancer’s name or initials. Rented costumes will have a tag for names.
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Do not attempt to wash, dry clean, or iron costumes (a handheld steamer is recommended for removing wrinkles). Please put costumes, shoes, and any accessories in the student’s costume bag.
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After the concert, shoes will be kept, but costumes will be returned that day. *Mendota shoes will be gathered by the teacher to keep at school.
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Tights are designed to be underwear beneath a costume. Explain to your dancer that tights are worn instead of underwear. Undergarments may only be worn with a costume if they are not visible. Check that bras do not show with the costume. Choose undergarments that at skin tone. Nothing bright colored. Not all costumes have tights; you will receive specific costume notes with your costume.
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Make-up is important so your dancer’s face will be visible on stage. Stage lights are very bright and wash out features. Pink Blush and lipstick are recommended for girls. Please choose a soft pink lipstick. Good options include rose, dusty pink, mauve, or natural pink tones.
Avoid bright pink or red shades. Mascara can be used if children have blond lashes/by choice. Boys do not wear makeup.
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Jewelry is not allowed on stage. Please also remove nail polish and temporary tattoos.
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Long hair should be secured in a mid-height ponytail using a hair tie that matches the dancer’s hair color. Bangs are fine as long as they do not cover the eyes. No long pieces of hair should be left down. Please use hair gel or hairspray at home to smooth any flyaway hairs.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS​
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What should I send with my child?
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Costume
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Water bottle
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Clean snacks
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Clothes to wear after the concert
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Makeup for touch-ups
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Street shoes (please do not wear jazz shoes outside)
Can I take pictures and video during the show? We provide high-quality videos and photos of the performance. You may take videos and non-flash photography at the concert. We will share videos and photos approximately 2 weeks after the concert.
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Is there seating for family members with special needs or wheelchairs? Seats purchased in the upper level require a short stair climb and are not recommended for seniors who cannot climb stairs. There will be wheelchair accessible seating for purchase.
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Do children/dancers need a ticket to watch the show? All dance students will stay backstage during the concert. We will bring students to the side of the stage or the audience to watch groups from their school/siblings.
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What if my dancer has a quick costume change during the show? Dancers with a quick costume change will receive help from their dance teacher and backstage parent helpers.
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Are there classes after the show? Nope, please take the survey to plan summer and fall classes: SURVEY COMING SOON.
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Is there a live-stream option to watch the show? Nope, but we will share the video approximately 2 weeks after the concert.
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Please plan for a brief after-party at the Theater/Outside if the weather permits!
More details coming soon.