Ozdust: 23th-24th May 2026
We’re very excited to announce that our next Jazzy J’s show is called Ozdust – inspired by the magical ballroom from Wicked! Get ready to step into a world of gravity-defying fun as we bring the energy of Oz to the stage at the Riley Smith Hall.
The important details:
NEW DATES – SATURDAY 23rd & SUNDAY 24th MAY
ALL students from Baby Ballet up to our Adult Tappers are invited to take part in the show and every class will perform one routine.
Rehearsals are held in normal class time with the addition of a few key rehearsals the week beforehand.
Important dates:
- Sunday 17th May (afternoon) – full show run through with ALL students at the Gateway Centre Acomb
- Monday 18th – Thursday 21st May – Tech rehearsals on stage at the Riley Smith Hall. Timetables for students for this week will be sent out (Students won’t need to attend every evening)
- Friday 22nd May – Dress Rehearsal at the Riley Smith Hall. Full run through of the show in costume with set, lights and props
- Saturday 23rd May & Sunday 24th May – SHOW WEEKEND!!! At the Riley Smith Hall
We can say from experience that the children have an absolute blast, and watching them on stage is fantastic – life time memories for the whole family! The children gain so much confidence and such a sense of achievement from taking part.
SHOW FEE:
To be a part of the show we require a £65 show fee per child to book your space and this will include an exclusive show t-shirt for rehearsals and show week! This cost also includes ONE COSTUME.
If your child is in more than one dance they will require additional costumes.
SIGN UP:
Please speak to us if you or your child want to take part but haven’t already signed up.
FAQs
What do the children gain from the show experience?
I can say from experience the children have an absolute blast and watching them on stage is fantastic – life time memories for the whole family! The children gain so much confidence and such a sense of achievement from taking part.
When and how do the children learn the show routines?
The children learn their show dances in their normal dance lessons and this takes about 10 weeks. We have costumes which are paid for by parents so we try to keep the cost down as much as possible. Our shows usually have a theme and a story and as we get closer to the show date we run the show with everyone in the dance school so it can start to come together.
What happens during show week?
During the show week all classes have a 10 minute rehearsal in costume on stage to get used to being on the stage and spacing – this really helps the children in terms of spatial awareness and knowing what to expect on the show weekend so they are not overwhelmed when we add the lighting and scenery! We then have a dress rehearsal where we run the show but we can stop at any point to sort any unexpected things out if needed. This then fully prepares children for the actual performance so they have a good idea of what to expect – which increases confidence, enjoyment and excitement!!
Help from parents!
We can not run the shows with out help from parents and carers (chaperones, quick changes, ticket sales to name a few jobs!!) and we are very lucky to have fabulous mums and dads at Jazzy J’s who make all the above possible!!