The best dance show around.

A Broadway-style production with sets, props, lighting, special effects, and two 9' × 12' viewing screens. Held at the NorthShore Harbor Center in Slidell every May.

When

Third weekend in May

Multiple shows across Friday & Saturday — your dancer's specific show is assigned by class.

Where

NorthShore Harbor Center

100 Harbor Center Boulevard
Slidell, LA 70461
Directions & parking →

Who

Every dancer who chooses to participate

Recital is optional. Choose at registration. Switching later? Just let the office know.

What you get

The Recital Bundle includes…

Production Workflow

Venue, music, sets, props, lighting, special effects, side screens, video.

Participation Award

Every dancer takes one home — earned the moment they hit the stage.

Finale T-Shirt

For the last number of the show — and the keepsake your kid will sleep in for years.

Recital Program Book 1 per family · optional add-on

The yearbook of dance — every class, every dancer, every milestone of the year captured in one keepsake book.

Tickets

Tickets sell in May. In tiers.

Tickets become available for purchase on the dates below. Each tier receives an emailed Purchase Tickets link the morning of their release — to make sure dance families get first crack at the seats they want, tickets release in waves before the general public.

Covergirl
Monday, May 4, 2026 @ 10am — via emailed 'Purchase Tickets' link
Top 5 Ad Winners · Graduates & Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 @ 10am — via emailed 'Purchase Tickets' link
Ad Runners-Up · Gold & Platinum
Thursday, May 7, 2026 @ 10am — via emailed 'Purchase Tickets' link
Students 'Doing Recital'
Saturday, May 9, 2026 @ 10am — via emailed 'Purchase Tickets' link
General Public
Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 10am — via website
Get Recital Tickets Here →
Good to know

Ticket basics

  • All seats reserved · row + seat number
  • Lap children free if they stay on your lap
  • Print-at-home or show on phone
  • All sales final · no refunds
Tip

Know the side of the stage

Find out which side your dancer performs on before picking seats. Site lines on the left edge of section A, the right edge of section C, and most of sections L & K may have obstructed views.

Need ticket help?
Dance Recital Ticketing Help Line · 706-550-1416, Option 1
M–F, 7am – 5pm CT · Saturday 9am – 1pm CT

Recital is the moment.

It's where a year of classes turns into a memory.

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