HRB Choreography Project with BCH Student Recital
May 16, 2026
Performance Times: 2 & 5 PM
This is performance is open seating and does not require tickets.
Location: Cypress Visual and Performing Arts Center
Ballet Center of Houston will hold its annual recital in conjunction with Houston Repertoire Ballet’s Choreography Project. Performance times depending on your dancer’s class.
Dress Rehearsal in costume same day in the morning.
Participation in the recital is not mandatory, but highly encouraged!
Don’t forget about the Clear Bag and No Stroller Policy!
Fees and Deadlines
There are two fees associated with this recital: participation and costume. These fees once paid are non-refundable.
Costume Fees – due date November 16
Ballet Pre-Ballet, Level K, Level 1, Level 2. – $ 85
Ballet Older Beginner, Levels 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 – $ 100
Jazz and Modern – $45
Costumes will be measured for and order in the mandatory parent meetings Nov 4 – 14
Participation Fee – due date February 20, 2026
This will be posted to your account in February and due no later than February 20, 2026
Recital fees are charged in order that you may invite your family and friends to attend without paying for admission tickets. This fee offsets the expense of theater rental, programs, and the production costs associated with presenting a professional recital performance. A professional videographer will be filming the performances and a free digital download link is included in your recital fee.
No student will be allowed to perform in the recital unless all tuition and recital fees are paid in full. This fee is non-refundable.
All students Levels Pre-Ballet through Level 10 are subject to the recital fee.
1st Child – $ 85
2nd Child – $ 25
3rd Child – $ 15
Mandatory Parent Meetings November 4-10!
Mandatory parent meeting includes:
- Recital Details
- Costume Measuring
- Costume Ordering
Come prepared for the meeting! Read through the website information. Watch this measuring guide video! Click here
The meetings/measuring will start at the BEGINNING of your class time. Do not be late! If you miss your meeting, you should attend another meeting (same level preferred). One parent needed, please limit additional children or family members if possible!
For late costume ordering – additional charges will apply
- Pre-Ballet Wed – Nov 5
- Pre-Ballet Thu – Nov 6
- Pre-Ballet Fri – Nov 7
- Pre-Ballet Sat (9am & 11am) – Nov 8
- Level K Wed – Nov 5
- Level K Fri – Nov 7
- Level K Sat – Nov 8
- Level 1 Mon – Nov 10
- Level 1 Wed – Nov 5
- Level 1 Fri – Nov 7
- Level 1 Sat – Nov 8
- Level 2 Mon – Nov 10
- Level 2 Wed – Nov 5
- Level 2 Thu – Nov 6
- Level 2 Sat – Nov 8
- Sat Nov 8
- Level 3 Mon – Nov 10
- Level 3 Thu (2:30) – Nov 6
- Level 3 Thu (7:30) – Nov 6
- Level 4 Wed – Nov 5
- Level 4 Thu – Nov 6
- Level 5 Thu – Nov 6
- Level 5 Fri – Nov 7
- Tues Nov 4
- Tues Nov 4
Recital Schedule
Everything happens on the same day Saturday, May 16th at the CFISD Visual and Performing Arts Center.
Dress rehearsals (in full costume/hair/makeup) in the morning with Performances in the afternoon/evening.
You MUST be available to commit to BOTH of these times. See the full schedule below by Class Name/Teacher. This will let you know your rehearsal arrival time (expect to stay for one hour unless you have multiple classes), your performance arrival time, and your performance time. There are TWO performances 2pm and 5pm. Each class is in ONE performance (accept for Levels 8-10 which are in both).
Recital Details
By your payment of the recital fee you are affirming that you have read and agree to the following.
- I affirm that the spelling of my child’s name in my parent portal is correct and understand that this is how it will appear in the recital program.
- I agree to be on time at the theatre for the dress rehearsal prior to the performance.
- I understand that my dancer will need to be dressed in their costume, SoDanca pink tights (according to the dress code), pink ballet shoes (or for boys, white shirt, black tights or borrowed jazz pants, and black ballet shoes) for both the dress rehearsal and performance.
- I agree to watch the videos regarding hair and makeup above and to have my dancer’s hair and makeup done as described for BOTH the rehearsal and the performance.
- I will have a cover-up on my child when they report to the theatre. Note that the backstage area can be very cold at times!
- I understand that two parents are needed backstage for each ballet class. If I am not one of the Backstage Parents, I am not allowed beyond the Security Desk.
- I understand that I will check in my child at Door #8 at the rear of the building with the HRB/BCH security team and will send only 1 parent to pick up the child at the same security desk.
- I understand that my dancer(s) will be backstage during the entire performance and cannot be released in advance.
- I agree to be a courteous audience member by remaining in my seat the entire performance, NOT taking pictures or videoing, putting my phone away, and NOT bringing food or drink into the theatre.
- I understand that if I wish my child to watch the other performance, they will change into appropriate street clothes to enter the auditorium.
- I agree to add no-reply@dancestudio-pro.com to my contact list to help ensure that I am receiving all of the communication from Ballet Center of Houston
Saturday, May 16 2026
Performance Times: 2:00 and 5:00pm
Location: Cypress Visual and Performing Arts Center
11420 Matzke Rd.
Cypress, TX 77429
Near Hwy 290 and Telge Rd
Your dancer should check in at the call time dressed in their recital costume with their hair and makeup completed.
- Jewelry off?
- Nail polish off?
- Ballet Bun?
- Make-up on?
- Ballet shoes on?
- Costume on?
See this diagram for details on where to check-in and out your dancer. Check in and out is at Door #8 at the REAR of the VPAC Building.
See video HERE for visual of the check-in door
ONE parent only in the check-out area.
The Cypress Visual and Performing Arts Center has a Clear Bag Policy, see details below. Strollers are not allowed inside VPAC!
Please alert your guests! (This does not apply to dancers and volunteer parents entering through the Dancer Entrance Door #8)
Volunteer to be a backstage parent!! You will need to be there for both the Dress Rehearsal and the Performance.
Volunteer sign up will posted in early spring.
Here is what to expect…
Be about 10 minutes early for your DRESS REHEARSAL call time. (Same day but earlier in the day!)
- Check-in
- Go directly to the check-in tables at Door #8. There will be a clipboard there for you with the class roster on it. Check in your students as they arrive. You will be directed to the backstage holding room when your entire class has arrived.
- Line up your dancers according to the list on your clipboard.
- When called bring the dancers side stage, remain with them, then bring them back to the check-out area.
Be about 10 minutes early for your PERFORMANCE call time (which is 30 minutes prior to the performance time)
- Check-in
- Go directly to the check-in at Door #8. There will be a clipboard there for you with the class roster on it. Check in your students as they arrive. You will be directed to the backstage holding room when your entire class has arrived.
- Backstage Holding Room
- Each class will have a designated spot to sit in the backstage holding room. Depending on the age of your class — come prepared!! You will have about 1.5 hours backstage with your group. This may feel long or short depending on how prepared you are. You may bring some small games, books, or other items to occupy your group. Please NO markers, crayons, pens, pencils. If you bring an iPad for a movie, it must be rated G. No other ratings allowed.
- Bathroom — everyone needs to tinkle when they get nervous! Be sure to bring your class to the bathroom prior to their performance if necessary. Be careful of your timing – the recital will run quickly – dances are only about 2-3 minutes long! Your main responsibilities are to keep your class calm, under control, quiet, and safe — and on time, on stage for their dance! Please do not try to “coach” or instruct the dancers during this time that is the job of the teacher.
- Hair and Make-up
- If you have a dancer that needs help with their hair, we have a team to help. There will be a table station for this. Please ask one of the volunteers where to take the child. (Note: some parents of pre-ballet students have requested that their child not wear makeup so do not add makeup to students)
- Stage
- When your class is called, you will bring them into the hall (line up the dancers according to the directions on your clipboard) and then onto side stage. Each class teacher will be on hand to help direct the students. You will go to the exit side of the stage to watch from that view, or you have the option to enter the theatre to watch from the audience.
- When they come off stage you will walk them back to the holding room. For performance, wait until you are called to go the checkout point.
- Pick up
- Parents will come to collect their children. Stay with your group until all of your dancers are picked up! Check them off on the roster as they are released to the parent. Do NOT let students wander away without a parent! When all the class is picked up, return your clipboard to one of the security team. Thank you again for volunteering!!N
As a reminder, with your recital participation fee, you will receive a video download link of the event. This video can be downloaded and shared! There is no need to try to video during the event. Our professional videographer will capture your lasting memories so sit back, relax, and enjoy the performance. Please share this information with friends and family. Phones and cameras should be stowed away, no photography or videoing allowed!
Invite your family and friends to come see the show.
Tickets are not sold for this show. Seating is open-seating on first-come first-serve basis.
Guests should arrive 30 min before the performance start time.
Please tell your guest:
- Fill in the center of the rows
- Do not save seats
- Do not leave empty seats between people
- No photography or videography throughout the performance
- Silence phone and all devices
- No food or drink in the theater
- No leaving seats during the performance
Dates to be determined