
Annual Spring Concert
The Ballet Arts Studio Spring Concert is the culmination of our dancers' training and work over the school year. For many years, the Spring Concert is performed at Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, which provides high production value and, for the dancers, the thrill of performing at a professional venue with all the glamour of a beautiful historic theater.

2025 Spring Concert Sizing Charts
Scroll down to find the class time and teacher under each dance category, to find out which chart you should use. NOTE: Unless specified, the same sizing charts for any class is universal for boys and girls.
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BALLET
Preparation for Ballet:
Lower School I:
Tue, 4:30 pm w/ Ms. Lili - CHART D
Wed, 4:30 pm w/ Ms. Marisa - CHART D
Sat, 9 am w/ Ms. Lili - CHART D
Lower School II:
Thu, 4:30 pm w/ Ms. Marisa - CHART D
Thu, 4:30 pm (Boys) w/ Ms. Marisa - CHART A
Fri, 4:30 pm w/ Ms. Ms. Katie - CHART C
Lower School III:
Wed, 5:30 pm w/ Ms. Marisa - CHART C
Thu, 5:30 pm w/ Ms. Marisa - CHART C
Thu, 5:30 pm (Boys) w/ Ms. Marisa - CHART A
Sat, 11 am w/ Ms. Katie - CHART C
Lower School IV:
Middle School:
Upper School:
Wed, 6 pm w/ Ms. Jennifer - CHART D
Beginner Pointe:
Thu, 4:30 pm w/ Ms. Miriam - CHART A
Variations:
Thu, 7:45 pm w/ Ms. Miriam - N/A
Partnering:
Wed, 7:30 pm w/ Ms. Marisa - CHART C
JAZZ
Jazz I / Theater Dance I:
Jazz II:
Tue, 5:30 pm w/ Ms. Deanna - CHART C
Jazz III:
Tue, 6:30 pm w/ Ms. Deanna - CHART C
MODERN
Modern I:
Tue, 5:30 pm w/ Ms. Lili - CHART C
Modern II
Tue, 6:30 pm w/ Ms. Lili - CHART D
Modern III:
Tue, 7:30 pm w/ Ms. Lili - CHART D
TAP
Tap I:
Mon, 4:30 pm w/ Ms. Katie - CHART C
Tap II:
Mon, 5:30 pm w/ Ms. Katie - CHART C
Tap III:
Mon, 6:30 pm w/ Ms. Katie - CHART C
Tap IV:
Sat, 9 am w/ Ms. Katie - CHART C
THEATER DANCE
Theater Dance II:
Wed, 6:30 pm w/ Ms. Marisa - CHART C
Theater Dance II:
Fri, 6:30 pm w/ Ms. Katie - CHART C
Theater Dance III:
Sat, 10 am w/ Ms. Katie - CHART C
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary I:
Sat, 12 pm w/ Ms. Lil - CHART D
Contemporary II:
Sat, 11 am w/ Ms. Lili - CHART D
HIP HOP
Hip Hop I:
Fri, 4:30 pm w/ Mr. Malik - CHART A
Hip Hop II:
Fri, 5:30 pm w/ Mr. Malik - CHART D
Hip Hop III:
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The 2025 Spring Concert is scheduled for Sat, May 31, at the historic Bardavon Opera House

The 2024 Ballet Arts Studio Spring Concert was themed, Time Steps, a celebration of over 300 years of dance. Time Steps featured ballet from the 18th and 19th centuries; tap dance from the 1920s, 30s, and 40s; theater dance from the 1950s and 60s; hip hop and jazz from the 1980s and 90s; and contemporary and modern movement from the 21st century. Over 500 audience members time traveled with our 175 dancers, enjoying all the nostalgic joy that music from the past and present bring, while celebrating the progress and joy experienced by the entire Ballet Arts Studio students in a professional theater environment.
Time Steps was presented on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in two shows at 2pm & 6:30 pm, at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Concert Memories
BALLET ARTS STUDIO presents
Once Upon a Dance
Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2 pm and 6:30 pm
Bardavon Opera House
35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Welcome to the 2025 Concert Guide. Please use this guide as a reference for everything you need to know about our Concert season. Please read this Guide carefully. After review, if you have questions, or would like to volunteer backstage, please call or email the studio or contact Ms. Fern at riccifmr@gmail.com.
TICKETS (GENERAL ADMISSION)$20; $15 for children under 12 & seniors;
Bardavon Box Office: 845.473.2072
Ticketmaster: 800.745.3000
May Rehearsals & Studio Calendar at a glance:
May 26-27/ Mon- Tues Studio Closed
May 28-29/ Wed- Thurs Mandatory DRESS rehearsals at BARDAVON
May 30/ Friday Mandatory Full Dress Rehearsal at BARDAVON
May 31/ Saturday CONCERT! 2 pm & 6:30 pm shows!
Arrival Time: 4:15pm
1. Jazz III
2. Modern II
3. Tap I
4. Partnering
5. Contemporary I
Arrival Time 5:15pm
6. Modern III
7. Hip Hop II
8. Hip Hop I
9. Tap III
10. Tap IV
Arrival Time: 6:30pm
11. Jazz I & Theater Dance I
12. Contemporary II
13. Modern I
14. Tap II
15. Theater Dance III
Arrival Time 7:30pm
16. Jazz II
17. Senior Trio
18. Theater Dance II
19. Hip Hop III
20. DDC MODERN
Parents are allowed in the theater! Still photography only. NO FLASH OR VIDEO! A professional photographer will take photos.
No dressing room access. Dancers will be called to the stage from the house.
Full costume, hair and makeup!
We will rehearse in this order. Dancers may leave when all of their pieces in ACT II have been rehearsed.
Bardavon Rehearsal Schedule May 28 - May 30, 2025
PERFORMANCE DAY: SATURDAY, May 31st
ARRIVALS
11:30 AM, warm up class for: Lower School IV Ballet, Middle and Upper School Ballet, Modern II & III, Jazz II & III, Tap IV, Theater Dance II & III and Contemporary I & II; all dancers should come prepared for warm up class. Ms. Fern’s backstage volunteers must be in these dancers’ dressing rooms at this time.
1 PM for Friday Preparation for Ballet, Tuesday & Wednesday Lower School Ballet I, Lower School Ballet II & III, Tap I, II & III, Modern I, Theater Dance I and Hip Hop I. Ms. Fern’s backstage volunteers must be in these dancers’ dressing rooms at 1 pm.
5:30 PM for Saturday Preparation for Ballet, Saturday Lower School Ballet I.
DEPARTURES
2 PM SHOW, If you are in the 2 PM show only, you may leave after intermission if your dance is in ACT I or after the Grand Finale Bow. Ms. Fern’s backstage volunteers must STAY in these dancers’ dressing rooms until all dancers have gone home.
6:30 PM SHOW, You may leave after intermission if your dance is in ACT I or after the Grand Finale Bow. Ms. Fern’s backstage volunteers must STAY in these dancers’ dressing rooms until all dancers have gone home.
RULES FOR BARDAVON REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCE DAY
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Dancers must arrive with makeup and hair ready for their first piece.
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Wear costumes covered by a big shirt or carry covered costumes on a hanger.
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All dancers and caregivers must enter and leave through the STAGE DOOR where they will sign in and sign out with Ms. Fern or Ms. Mary.
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Caregivers are permitted to drop off and pick up their dancers in the dressing room, but may NOT remain backstage unless they are one of Ms. Fern’s backstage volunteers.
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Dancers MUST remain in their assigned dressing rooms at all times. You may not, at any time, go to another area or dressing room for make-up, food, clothing, or to play. Even bathroom breaks require permission!
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Please bring something to do while you are in your dressing room. Homework, books, card games, tablet, etc . . . .
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Keep your dressing room neat. Please pick/wipe up anything you drop or spill.
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Dancers, in their words and actions, must show respect for the backstage volunteers, the Ballet Arts Staff and your fellow dancers.
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Lower School I level dancers and up are not permitted to leave the theater between the matinee and evening performances. Preparation for Ballet dancers may leave the theater with their caregiver during intermission or at the conclusion of the 2pm show but must return to the theater by 5:30pm for the 6:30pm performance.
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No eating or bringing drinks into the Bardavon house (Audience seating area).
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No running, horseplay or touching Bardavon equipment or property. Young dancers and non-dancers must be attended to at all times.
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Shoes MUST be worn at all times and in all areas of the building.
COSTUMES
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Please sew costumes. Do not pin.
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All female dancers who are over age eight MUST wear a “nudie” even if they do not have a costume change. We recommend a fabric strap, not a plastic strap. You can buy “nudie” leotards from our online dancewear store.
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Please put the dancer’s name in all costumes, shoes, accessories, and everything brought to the theater.
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Make sure you have ALL headpieces, ALL shoes, and/or costume accessories; make sure to have all tights needed such as pink, black, skin color, etc. – please make sure to bring extra pairs of all tights!
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Ballet slippers and/or pointe shoes must have drawstring knotted and cut, and pointe shoe elastic and ribbons must be trimmed.
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Keep costumes clean. While wearing them, cover them with a big shirt or robe, or take off before eating.
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Bring a towel/blanket for sitting on the floor.
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Avoid panicking! If you have a broken strap, a missing shoe, or anything that needs attention, please tell your backstage volunteer immediately—they have volunteered their time to help you!
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NO JEWELRY! This means no earrings, necklaces, wristbands (including friendship bands), rings, ankle bracelets, ponytail holders on wrist, etc. Please do not get piercings within eight weeks of the Concert.
MAKEUP
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ALL female dancers Lower School III level and above MUST wear makeup.
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Dancers in Preparation for Ballet, Lower School I and Lower School II level classes
may wear lipstick and makeup if they wish.
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Skin-tone base
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Rose colored blush
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Brown eye shadow
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Black liquid eye liner
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Black mascara
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Mahogany or True Red Lipstick
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Only clear nail polish is allowed on hands and/or feet. Please do not get gel polish within two weeks of the Concert as it is too hard to remove.
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Each dancer must have her or his own makeup…do not share makeup!
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For Boys: Skin tone base, blush and eye shadow is suggested.
HAIR
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Classical buns are on the crown of the head, not on the back OR the top of head. ALWAYS bring extra hair pins, hair ties and hair nets!
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Spray and/or gel and pin all wisps and bangs.
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Use large bobby pins and a hairnet for buns.
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Arrive at the theater with your makeup and hair done. If hair and/or makeup changes are required, come prepared to make the changes.
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Boys with longer hair must use enough product/bobby pins to keep it in place off face or wear hair in a ponytail.
FOOD
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Bring clean, dry snacks (Cheerios, cereal, crackers, power bars, etc.).
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Do not bring anything to eat or drink that drips or stains.
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Water is the best drink for dancers during performance.
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Please pack enough food and drink for the entire day!
PARKING
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There is a large municipal lot behind the Bardavon, and a number of other municipal lots in the area. Please note that some of these lots charge for parking. Do not park directly adjacent to the Bardavon building, as you will get a boot on your car, or get towed.
VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHS
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS HAZARDOUS TO THE DANCERS AND IS NOT PERMITTED.
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NO VIDEOTAPING IS PERMITTED AT ANY TIME.
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No photography is permitted during the Saturday performances.
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You are allowed to take still photographs from your seat in the house during the Wednesday and Thursday Bardavon rehearsals. Please do NOT stand at the edge of the stage if you are taking pictures.
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A professional photographer will be taking photographs of the rehearsals and the performance, and the photos will be available for purchase.
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A digital download will be made available for purchase following the performances.