Events
Everything on the Dance For Joy calendar this season — closures, auditions, competitions, and our spring recital, all in one place.
Key Dates 2026–2027
Sept 14
StudioClasses begin
Sept 19
AuditionChristmas Show Auditions, 10am
Oct 12
ClosedClosed
Oct 13–19
StudioCostume measurement week, costume deposits due
Oct 17
AuditionOpening Number Auditions, show theme revealed, 10am
Oct 26–31
StudioHalloween dress-up week
Nov 25–28
ClosedClosed, Thanksgiving break
Dec 5
StudioLast day of class before winter break
Dec 6
PerformanceChristmas Window Show dress rehearsal
Dec 7–12
PerformanceChristmas Window Show, 5–7pm each night
Dec 7–Jan 2
ClosedClosed, winter break
Jan 4
StudioClasses resume
Jan 23
AuditionPOAL Student Choreography Auditions
Jan 29–31
CompetitionDance Xplosion Competition (Company)
Feb 7
PerformancePOAL Performance at the Algonquin Theater, Manasquan
Feb 12–14
CompetitionBackstage Dance Competition (Company)
Feb 15
ClosedClosed, Presidents Day
March 12–14
CompetitionNYCDA Convention (Company)
March
StudioDFJ Spirit Weeks / March Madness
March 25–April 2
ClosedClosed, spring break
April 23–25
CompetitionJourney Dance Competition (Company)
May 17
StudioLast day of class for the season
May 18–20
PerformanceDress rehearsal at the Strand Theater, Lakewood
May 22–23
PerformanceRecital / Show Time
May 26
StudioEnd-of-year picnic, Waterfront Park, Pt. Pleasant
June
AuditionCompany auditions for the following season
Watch Our Dancers
See Dance For Joy in action — real performances from our recitals and showcases.
Recent Recitals & Showcases
