Garden City Gazebo Show

Tuesday August 25, 2026, 6pm

The CDDS annual Garden City Gazebo show is  Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6pm! 
  • Performers arrive in first costume stage ready. Company arrive 5:30pm. Preschool/Primary arrive 5:50pm.
  • Do not eat/play in costume. Change out of costume after show if hanging out in Garden City. 

Cast & Rehearsals

Dancers must be able to attend all rehearsals to be in performance. Company-miss availability was consulted for casting and scheduling.
See Company calendar for Rehearsals 

Company Casting: As of 7/22/26. Subject to change. 2025-2026 season Company - must be returning for 2026-2027 season.
  • You'll Be in My Heart: Scarlett, Mia, Akari, Alexandria, Olivia, Chelseanna (Preparatory Ballet)
  • Runaway Baby: Mackenzie, Lily, Daniella, Wandelys, Ariana, Gabriela G, Adriannys, Eleanor (Rhythmette Jazz)
  • Sway: Casey, Peyton, Dayla, Nina M., Mila, Meredith (Junior Jazz)
  • Shake Your Groove Thing: Madelyn, Andraya, Malin, Sophia, Dayla, Chloe W (Senior Rockette)
  • Dream On: Nina M., Mila (Tap)
  • Scars: Sophia (Contemporary)

WHAT TO WEAR:
  • Hair center part low bun, full stage makeup, rhinestone earrings, tan tights, costume/accessories , dance shoes, camisole.
  • NO jewelry or colored nail polish.
  • Arrive wearing CDDS warmup/black leggings over costume.

Preschool/Primary Classes Invited:
RSVP link by 7/24
*Must be enrolled in 2026-2027 season by August 1 to perform in the Gazebo show. Please make best effort to attend  Dress Rehearsal.
  • Preschool - Routine: Firework (Costume: multicolored sequin costume & bow, Ballet shoes, pink tights, camisole)
    • Cranston Wednesday
    • Cranston Saturday
  • Primary - Routine: Let's Get Loud (Costume: pink with orange costume & clip, yellow, green ruffle, tap shoes, pink tights, camisole)
    • Cranston Monday
    • Cranston Saturday

  • Dress Rehearsal: Monday, August 17, 3:15-3:45pm @ Warwick
    -Wear costume, camisole, pink tights, dance shoes, hair in bun, no jewelry,
    -No makeup needed for this rehearsal
    -Strongly encouraged to attend, not required to perform.

WHAT TO WEAR:
  • Center part low bun, stage makeup, pink tights, costume/accessories, camisole, Ballet/Tap shoes.
  • NO jewelry, colored nail polish, temporary tattoos
  • Natural hair textures and protective styles (including braids, twists, locs, and box braids) are welcome and do not need to be straightened. If possible, they should be secured into a bun for Ballet. No beads unless secured in a bun. No beads for performances.