PROGRAM OUTLINE
March 4 - 8, 2026
Downey Theatre
8435 Firestone Blvd,
Downey, CA 90241
Wednesday March 4, 2026
Soloists; 10 years & younger
Morning Session
8 - 10 year old Soloists (Group A)
8:45 - 9:15 am Check In • Lobby
9:30 - 11:00 am Master Class
9 - 10 year old Soloists (Group B)
10:30 - 11:00 am Check In • Lobby
11:15 - 12:45 pm Master Class
Dancers are designated to the class they must attend and are grouped by age.
Afternoon Session 1:30 pm Competition Start Time
Classical Ballet SOLO 8 yrs & younger
Classical Ballet Solo 9-10 yrs
Evening Session
NATIONAL CHARACTER SOLO 10 yrs & younger
CONTEMPORARY SOLO 8 yrs & younger
CONTEMPORARY SOLO 9 - 10 yrs
AWARDS Presented on stage 15 minutes after the conclusion of the session
Awards Attire: Smart, Casual Dressy, (No Sweats).
Thursday March 5, 2026
Soloists; 11-12 years
Morning Session
11 - 12 year old Soloists (Group A)
8:15 - 8:45 am Check In • Lobby
9:00 - 10:30 am Master Class
11 - 12 year old Soloists (Group B)
10:00 - 10:30 am Check In • Lobby
10:45 - 12:15 pm Master Class
Dancers are designated to the class they must attend and are grouped by age. The administrator of each studio/independent account will be emailed these group assignments closer to the competition.
Afternoon Session 1:00 pm Competition Start Time
REPERTOIRE SOLO 11 - 12 yrs
Evening Session
NATIONAL CHARACTER SOLO 11 - 12 yrs
NEO CLASSICAL SOLO 11 - 12 yrs
CONTEMPORARY SOLO 11 - 12 yrs
AWARDS Presented on stage 15 minutes after the conclusion of the session
Awards Attire: Smart, Casual Dressy, (No Sweats).
Friday March 6, 2026
Soloists 13 - 14 years
Morning Session
13 - 14 year old Soloists (Group A)
8:15 - 8:45 am Check In • Lobby
9:00 - 10:30 am Master Class
13 - 14 year old Soloists (Group B)
10:00 - 10:30 am Check In • Lobby
10:45 - 12:15 pm Master Class
Dancers are designated to the class they must attend and are grouped by age. The administrator of each studio/independent account will be emailed these group assignments closer to the competition.
Afternoon Session 1:00 pm Competition Start Time
REPERTOIRE SOLO 13 - 14 yrs
Evening Session
NATIONAL CHARACTER SOLO 13 - 14 yrs
NEO CLASSICAL SOLO 13 - 14 yrs
CONTEMPORARY SOLO 13 - 14 yrs
AWARDS Soloists 13-14 yrs. Presented on stage 15 minutes after the conclusion of the session
Awards Attire: Smart, Casual Dressy, (No Sweats).
Saturday March 7, 2026
Soloists; 15 years & older
Morning Session
15 years & older Soloists (Group A)
8:15 - 8:45 am Check In • Lobby
9:00 - 10:30 am Master Class
15 years & older Soloists (Group B)
10:00 - 10:30 am Check In • Lobby
10:45 - 12:15 pm Master Class
Dancers are designated to the class they must attend and are grouped by age. The administrator of each studio/independent account will be emailed these group assignments closer to the competition.
Afternoon Session 1:00 pm Competition Start Time
REPERTOIRE SOLO 15 yrs & older
NATIONAL CHARACTER SOLO 15 yrs & older
Evening Session
CONTEMPORARY SOLO 15 - 16 yrs
Sunday
Soloists; 17 years & older
Duo/Trio & Pas de Deux ; All ages
Ensemble; All ages
Sunday Session 9:00 am Competition Start Time
CONTEMPORARY DUO/TRIO All ages
CONTEMPORARY SOLO 17 yrs & older
CLASSICAL BALLET DUO/TRIO All ages
PAS DE DEUX
ENSEMBLES All ages
AWARDS Presented on stage 20 minutes after the conclusion of the session
Awards Attire: Smart, Casual Dressy, (No Sweats).
15 years & older Soloists
10 years & younger Soloists
All Ages: Pas de deux, Duo/ Trio & Ensembles
All Ages: Outstanding Dancer Awards & Scholarships
Please Note: Dancers will perform on the listed scheduled day. The order of daily performance sections will be finalized at a later time. Times may vary slightly.