Annual Recital

June 13th -15th , 2025

Theater Dress Rehearsals: Friday June 13th (times listed below)

Show 1: Saturday June 14th, 10am

Show 2: Saturday June 14th, 3pm

Show 3: Sunday June 15th, 10am

Show 4: Sunday June 15th, 3pm

Purchase Recital Tickets

Recital 2025: Show Assignments

We are pleased to share show assignments for all of our Season 24-25 classes! These are the shows that your class is assigned to. You can click on each individual show below to view a larger PDF to find your class.

Recital Ticketing Information

Recital ticket sales launch on 5/1/25 at noon HERE. The prices for each individual ticket range from $31-$38 per seat depending on your seat selection. In addition, service fees are added. The initial prices displayed on the San Jose Theaters ticketing site will be inclusive of the additional service fees, however, once you navigate to the checkout page, the $31-$38 seat pricing and additional fee breakdown will be visible.

Please note that all patrons age 2 or above will require a ticket. Infants who are under the age of 2 will need to sit in a parent’s lap if they do not have a ticket. Those who are volunteering backstage for a specified show and those who are performing in a specified show (dancers and DAU Dancing Dads) will not require a ticket.

After purchasing your tickets, should you require assistance with exchanges or refunds, you can email San Jose Theaters at tickets@sanjose.org or call them at 408-792-4111. Email is the preferred communication method as phone calls can often have long wait times. Please include your ticket order number any email communications as this will expedite their process to assist you.

June 13th Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal is our dancers one chance to set foot on stage with their dance and costume before the big show.

Dress Rehearsal is Mandatory for All Classes.

Dress rehearsals will take place at the California Theatre on Friday, June 13th as follows:

Show 1 - Dress rehearsal will be from 10am-11:30am on Friday, 6/13

Show 2 - Dress rehearsal will be from 12pm-1:30pm on Friday, 6/13

Show 3 - Dress rehearsal will be from 2pm-3:30pm on Friday, 6/13

Show 4 - Dress rehearsal will be from 4pm-5:30pm on Friday, 6/13

Backstage Volunteers

Our recitals wouldn’t be possible without the help of our amazing volunteers!
If you'd like to be a part of making this special event run smoothly, we’d love to have you on our volunteer team.

Volunteering at recital is a fun, behind-the-scenes experience that helps ensure every dancer has a safe and positive performance day. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please click here for more information and to sign up.

Please note that if you have have signed up to volunteer for your dancer's class, those official volunteer assignments will not be communicated until the beginning of June. Therefore, it is wise to purchase a ticket for yourself in the meantime and then request a refund later with San Jose Theaters through their email if you end up being assigned as a volunteer.

DAU Dancing Dads

Formerly known as “The Father/Daughter Dance”

Every year one of the greatest highlights of our recital is the Dad’s Dance. It has been a tradition here at Dance Academy USA since our inception. We have done Michael Jackson medleys, tuxes and show tunes, country-themed dances and dads in tutus! The students wait for years until they are in high school and are old enough to participate and then rush in on sign-up day to get one of the coveted spots. It is, especially for our Seniors, a very special and emotional last hurrah at DAU. The dads have a great time, meet new friends or reconnect with old, and get to spend treasured one on one time with their dancer. It is a special memory for all of the Dads and Dancers.

Who can participate?

DAU high school dancers of all genders (including graduating 8th graders) are welcome to sign up with their dad (or closest father figure). All dancer/dad pairs who sign up must commit to a few weekend practices . You must also attend a 30min rehearsal at the California Theatre at the end of our 6/13/2025 dress rehearsal day (at approximately 5:30pm). You will be performing the dance in all 4 recital shows.

What is the commitment?

All dancer/dad pairs who sign up must commit to practices on 5/31 (from 3:30-5pm), 6/1 (from 2:30-4pm), and 6/8 (from 2:30pm-4pm). You must also attend a 30min rehearsal at the California Theatre at the end of our 6/13 dress rehearsal day. You will be performing in all 4 recital shows in this dance (Show 1: 6/14 10am, Show 2: 6/14 3pm, Show 3: 6/15 10am, Show 4: 6/15 3pm)!

What is the performance fee?

There will be a $50 participation fee charged to your DAU account to cover t-shirt/choreo/rehearsal costs for each dad/dancer pair. However, please note that participants in this number do NOT need to purchase tickets to sit in the audience for recital shows.

How to sign up?

Please complete this DAU Dancing Dad Sign-Up Form by 5/16/25 to be part of this legendary recital number!

We can't wait to watch these performers steal the show at recital 2025!!!

Location & Directions

2024-2025 Recital will be held at the beautiful California Theater in Downtown San Jose.

Located at:

345 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Directions and Parking Information

Recital Videos

We are proud to have Playback Memories capture your child’s special performance! You won't want to miss out on these treasured memories!

Order your recital video at https://www.playbackmemories.com/store/ (search for Dance Academy USA)

Recital Pictures

Our dancers will have an opportunity to take professional individual recital photos at our Friday 6/13 dress rehearsal at the California Theatre. All students who want an individual photo taken will be guided to the lobby after they rehearse their dance to take their photo.

Recital Action Photos: We are proud to have Reneff-Olson Productions (https://www.reneffolsonproductions.com) capture exciting high-quality performance action shots during each recital. Shortly after recital, you will be able to purchase prints and/or downloads for your personal enjoyment.

Photos from our 2024 Recital are still available at https://www.reneffolsonproductions.com/dance-academy-usa-2024-recital (print prices begin at $12.95)

Recital FAQs

Dress rehearsals will be on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Our recital shows will be on Saturday, June 14, 2025 and Sunday, June 15, 2025.
California Theatre
345 S. First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
You should arrive at the Market Street entrance to the California Theatre, 15 minutes before your scheduled rehearsal time. Dancers should be totally dressed, hair and makeup done and ready to go onstage.
Proceed to the main auditorium, take a seat and wait until your child’s class is called to go backstage. Rehearsals generally take about 2 hours. Parents may either remain with their child or come back to pick them up at the end of the rehearsal. Once your child is done practicing on stage you are welcome to exit the main auditorium and go upstairs to take pictures - you do not need to stay for the entire duration of dress rehearsal. Dress Rehearsal is your opportunity to take pictures. During the actual recitals no cameras, videos, or phones are allowed.
Your child needs to be at the theater 45 minutes before show time. They need to be there early in order to get everyone situated before the show and to get the backstage volunteers familiar with the kids.
Drop-off for all DAU dancers
All dancers will enter the California Theater through the Market Street Lobby Exit Door. The spot will be clearly marked with signs and activity. Please be at that spot no later than 45 minutes before show time and allow enough time for parking. Upon reaching the Market Street Lobby Exit Door, dancers will be escorted by a DAU staff member, Teacher Assistant or parent-volunteer to their dressing rooms. Do not bring extra clothing, shoes, food, or play items to the theater – and please make sure your dancer is in their costume, ready to go! Audience house doors will open 30 minutes prior to the show. When planning your travel time to the theater, please allow extra time to park and make sure your dancer has the correct dance shoes on.
Pick-up for Intro to Dance, Creative Dance, Combo, “Pre” Level, Acro 6-9, and Rookie Classes
All dancers will participate in the finale at the end of the show. For parents of Creative Dance, Intro to Dance, Pre Hip Hop and Child Combo classes (ages 3-8): your child will be escorted from the stage directly to the Market Street Stage Right Entrance (inside the building). They will be supervised the entire time until they are safely back in your hands. At the completion of the show, you will exit the theatre through the Market Street Lobby Exit Door; then, walk about 30 yards (towards San Carlos) to the Market Street Stage Right Entrance. Check in with a staff member at the door, and we will make sure your child gets safely to you. Please only send one parent for pick-up. After reuniting with your young dancer, you can meet up with family and friends inside or outside the theatre and take pictures and celebrate your dancer’s accomplishments.
Pick-up for all other age groups and dancers
Please coordinate a meet-up spot with your child INSIDE the California Theatre. Dress rehearsal, while you are on site, is a good time to talk about this with your child. Note: the meet-up location should not be the dressing room or outside the walls of the theatre. The best general location is the upstairs or downstairs foyer areas; they are HUGE and there are tons of spots to choose from. We do not recommend that you use the Market Street Lobby as a meet-up spot, as this area will be heavily congested after the show. After reuniting with your dancer, you can take pictures inside or outside the theatre as you wish and celebrate your dancer’s accomplishments.
When you drop your dancer off in the Market Street Lobby, DAU Staff will take your dancer to the dressing room they are assigned to. All dancers ages 3-6 who are in Creative Dance, Intro to Dance, Pre Hip Hop, Pre Ballet, Tap/Jazz, Ballet/Jazz, Intro to Lyrical (6-9) and Acro (6-9) will be taken to Level 2. PC dancers with a PC routine in that show should report to level 1/PC. All other dancers will report to Level 3.
Dancers who have 1 number in the show will be escorted to the mezzanine level in the main auditorium to watch the half of the show in which they are not performing. No food or beverage is allowed backstage. The less the dancers bring, the less they have to lose. No backpacks, water bottles or jackets needed. Water stations are provided backstage. Kids will be going to the stage for the finale so the less they have to worry about the easier it is for everyone.
In order to make recital a fun and safe environment for all dancers, children will not be excused to their guardians until after the show ends.
Every dancer should arrive for both dress rehearsal and recital prepared to perform with hair and makeup done. Please see your class email regarding costume, accessories, tights, shoes, makeup, and hair.
Please do not send anything with your child on the day of the recital. Be sure to feed your dancer a healthy snack or light meal BEFORE bringing them to the theater, so they do not get hungry during the show. Water will be available for the dancers. Backstage volunteers will supervise the dancers in the dressing room. Per the California Theater, outside food and drink are not permitted.
Only designated volunteers will be permitted backstage. Backstage volunteers will supervise all children, not just their own dancer.
In order to make recital a fun and safe environment for all dancers, children will not be excused to their guardians until after the show ends. Each show lasts about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
During a dress rehearsal, you may film and photograph your child. Due to the Santa Clara County Fire Code, filming and photography are prohibited during the shows.
Click here to purchase tickets for our 2025 Recital. You may buy tickets at the theater either before or on the day of the recital, but we tend to have full shows and it would be wise to get them now.
Childcare is not provided between shows. Please pick up your child after each show and return 45 minutes prior to the next show.
We highly recommend parking in the Convention Center Parking garage which is close and within walking distance of the California Theatre.
Picture Day will take place at Dress Rehearsal at the California Theatre on Friday, June 14th. Once your child is done rehearsing you may exit the main auditorium, go to the main Market Street Lobby and walk upstairs to take individual dance pictures in costume. If you have multiple numbers to rehearse you may take your pictures at any time during the day.
To order your 2024 DAU recital video here (search for Dance Academy USA). You can also scan the QR code below to access the website. All shows will be available in the following formats: DVD, 4K (2160p) USB, and HD (1080p) USB.
DAUPC will be selling flowers in the main lobby that can be purchased for your dancer. Prices range from $12-15. Cash only, please try to bring exact change.