Recitals

Our 51st Recital will be held  June 21-22, 2025 at the new, state of the art, East Providence Highschool Auditorium! There are no ticket limits in this beautiful 900-seat auditorium and plenty of on-site parking!

The Recital is an opportunity for dancers to showcase what they have learned all year on the big stage, in costume with hair and stage makeup done!  It is not mandatory to perform in the Recital, but most dancers do. There is a costume order deadline and after that dancers can enroll in class but do not participate in the Recital. The dancers show their independence and confidence through the art of dance!  Our shows are entertaining, professional and family friendly.  We try our best to make them short, too :)  Looking forward to another year of FUN!

*Acro Classes do not perform in Recitals

52nd Annual CDDS Recital June 20-21, 2026 @ East Providence High School

The Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio Annual Recitals are the exciting culmination of our dance season! They showcase the growth, confidence, and joy our students have developed throughout the year. Each performance celebrates artistry, teamwork, and the love of dance in a family-friendly, inspiring atmosphere.

Our shows are thoughtfully designed to be 90 minutes or less for an enjoyable experience for dancers and audience members alike. With a focus on artistic quality, tradition with an edge, and age-appropriate, beautiful costumes, we take great pride in presenting professional, polished productions that everyone can enjoy.

Parents can  sit back, relax, and enjoy the show, knowing that our experienced, kind, and compassionate backstage team takes care of everything. Each dancer is treated with care and attention as if they were their own.

Participation in the recital is not required, as we understand that performing on stage may not be the right fit for every dancer. However, nearly all of our students, from age 2 through 18, choose to take part in this memorable and rewarding experience!

Venue

Recitals are held at the newly renovated state of the art East Providence High School Auditorium! There are no ticket limits in this beautiful 900-seat auditorium and plenty of on-site parking! We are excited to hold our performances at Miss Carolyn's alma mater, where she was crowned Miss East Providence.

Show Order/Schedule

Recital schedule by class posted by May.
Students cannot change classes after 12/1/25

A Note To Multiple Class Siblings/Families:
Students (and siblings) enrolled in multiple classes may be cast in more than one recital. To help streamline your schedule, we recommend choosing classes held on the same day and at the same location. While we do our best to coordinate recital assignments for families, we cannot guarantee all classes will perform in the same show—especially for those attending different studio locations. Regular ticket purchase applies.

Search your dancer’s class to find their show assignment and arrival costume.
Info coming soon
What show is my dancer in? What costume do they arrive in?

Recital Day - What to Know

What to do before/during/after the show.
Info coming soon
Day Of Show Instructions

Tickets

Ticket info coming soon.

Be sure to purchase tickets for your correct show. There are  no refunds or exchanges.
Order

Video

Order info coming soon.

*There are no photos taken during the show, this is your opportunity to capture the memory of your dancer in costume! Please keep in mind the lighting is designed for the live stage production.*
Order

Costumes

Miss Carolyn personally approves costumes for each class! At CDDS, age-appropriate and high-quality costumes are always a priority. Students wear a camisole under their costume for an extra layer of comfort and coverage.
Costumes are distributed in class as full orders arrive.
Please do not wear your costume before the Recital, except for Picture Day or a Studio community performance 🙂

Click below for Recital costume fees and details.
Note: Acro classes do not perform in the Recital or have costumes.
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Picture Day

2025 Recital Picture Day - Schedule by class coming soon. If you are unable to attend your Studio's day, you can sign up for a make up at another location.

Donner Photographers will take individual photos of dancers at CDDS in their Recital costumes!
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How to enjoy a CDDS production to the fullest!

  1. Arrive early- Our shows start on time.  Late arrivals will not be allowed in to the audience until the ushers determine an appropriate time. Don’t miss your dancer! Allow time for traffic, inclement weather, parking, bathroom stops, picking up Celebrate Your Dancer orders, finding your seat, etc. Have a plan for your entire party to have their own tickets.
  2. Stay seated for the entire show. It is disruptive to leave during the show. Everyone on stage is someone’s child and their family and friends are excited to see them perform.  The shows are short (Approximately 90 minutes) and entertaining...sit back, relax and enjoy!
  3. Please keep cell phones/devices and cameras away during the entire performance.

NO PHOTO/VIDEO POLICY

There are absolutely NO photos or videos permitted by audience members during the show.
Notify any family members attending the show regarding this policy.  It is extremely distracting to the dancers and other guests in the theater if an usher has to address a situation and interrupt the show. Miss Carolyn will stop the show if this policy is broken.