PERFORMANCES
At The School at Open Space, performance is an essential part of training — bringing classroom work to life, building confidence, and connecting dancers with their community. Students begin with in-studio showings and parent observations, progress to fully produced theater productions, and ultimately have the opportunity to perform alongside our professional Company and Open Space Too.
PERFORMANCES
AT OPEN SPACE.
Dance is meant to be shared. At The School at Open Space, performance is a vital part of training. Performance brings meaning to the classroom, builds confidence, and connects dancers with their community. From intimate in-studio showings to fully produced theater productions, each performance is a chance for young artists to grow and shine.
NOT-CRACKER
AT THE NEWARK THEATRE.
Our quirky, family-friendly holiday production, NOT-Cracker, reimagines a holiday classic with a cast of over fifty children, trainees, and professional dancers. Students enrolled in the full curriculum for Levels 4–6 are invited to audition for children’s roles, performing alongside The Company at Open Space on the stage of the Newmark Theatre.
TECH CHECKS
Designed for dancers in the Junior Artists Division (Levels 4A–4B) and the Young Artists Division (Levels 5–6), Tech Checks are informal showcase classes that mark a milestone in training.
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Celebration of Growth
Students perform a memorized class for family and peers, building confidence and pride.
02
Individual Feedback
Each dancer receives a personalized rubric with comments from faculty
and directors.
03
In-Class Preparation
All rehearsals happen during regular class time.​
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04
Family Invitation
Friends and family are warmly encouraged to attend and celebrate.
SHOWCASES
AT OPEN SPACE.
Creative Movement Showcase
All Creative Movement students (ages 3–5) are invited to share their joy at the end of the year in a studio showcase at DISJECTA, complete with lights and costumes.
Little & Junior Artists
Division Showcase
Dancers in the Little Artists Division (ages 5–10) and the Junior Artists Division (Levels 4A–4B) present a fully produced theater performance at the end of the season. This is a ticketed event and it always sells out, so be sure to RSVP early!
Young Artists Division
& Companies
Students in the Young Artists Division (Levels 5–6) participate in a fully produced end-of-year theater performance, showcasing advanced technique and artistry.
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YAC 2 and YAC (Young Artists Companies) also perform throughout the year, including in the Open Space Too show alongside our trainee program.