Important Dates:

May 29 - June 4 Spirit Week – WILD WEEK! Wear animal print or dress as your favorite animal.

June 6 Daddy Daughter Dance Practice (LG)

June 6 Nutcracker Auditions (LG)

June 5 - 11 Recital Picture Days

June 12 - 21 Studio Closed

June 12 Recital Dress Rehearsal (Riverbend High School) Arrive at 6:00 pm Primary Classes & Up

June 13 Twinkle Stars Recital (Riverbend High School) Performers arrive at 2:45 pm Show begins at 3:30 pm Fairy Classes

June 14 Wild About Dance Recital (Riverbend High School) Performers arrive at 2:30 pm Show begins at 3:30 pm Primary Classes & Up

June 22 - 26 Seussical Musical Theatre Camp (LG)

June 22 - 26 Spellbound Dance Camp (LG)

June 22 - 27 Parade Cheer Camp (C)

The studio will be closed June 12–21 for all programs to give our students and staff a well-deserved opportunity to rest and recharge after their amazing performances.

Our fitness classes will remain open as scheduled during this time.

We will be so excited to welcome everyone back to the studio and gym on June 22!

You may schedule your make-up classes here: https://calendly.com/schedule-makeups-mfastudios

Nutcracker Auditions

Ready to take the stage in a timeless holiday classic? MFA Studios is holding auditions for "The Nutcracker" and we want YOU to be a part of it!
Date: June 6th
Time: Please arrive early to check in.
Ages 5-7 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Ages 8-11 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Ages 12-18 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: 4444 Germanna Hwy Suite #395, Locust Grove, VA, 22508
All levels of participants are welcome!
Sign up for auditions: **https://app.gostudiopro.com/apps/api_classes_resp.php...**
Ages 2-4 and Adults do not need to audition. They will be cast as Angels and Party Parents.
Fill out the form linked below to sign up:
**https://forms.gle/crf6AwCMXzfBBd877**
Don't miss this magical opportunity to be part of something truly special! Sign up now and let your Nutcracker journey begin!

Recital Pictures & Rehearsal

It's almost showtime! As we get closer to recital week, we want to make sure everyone is fully prepared for both **dress rehearsal** and **recital picture day**. Please review all details below and mark your calendars accordingly.
📸 Recital Picture Day
We're so excited to capture your performers in their recital costumes—we can't wait to see all the smiles and sparkle!
📅 Be sure to review the picture day schedules for both Culpeper and Locust Grove classes to find your class's specific time:
LOCUST GROVE SCHEDULE
CULPEPER SCHEDULE
🩰 Dancers should arrive in full costume, with hair and makeup done. **Hair for all Fairy level classes is parent's choice. All Primary and up classes will be middle part, low bun.**
✨ Makeup is optional for our Fairy level classes.
⏰ Please arrive on time so we can stay on schedule and keep the day running smoothly for everyone.
🌟 Fairy Classes (Twinkle Star Recital)
Dress rehearsals will take place **during your child's regular class time between June 6 – 11.**
Please have your dancer arrive in full costume with hair done
Makeup is not required for these classes
Note: this might be on the same day as their pictures.
🦁 Wild About Dance Participants (Primary Classes & Up)
Dress rehearsal is scheduled for:
📍 **Friday, June 12 at 6:30 PM at Riverbend High School**
Please arrive no later than 6:00 PM so we can begin on time
Dancers must arrive in full costume, with hair and makeup completed
We are so excited to see all of our dancers shine on stage! If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the front desk.
✨ Let the countdown to recital begin!

Recital Volunteers

**WE NEED YOU, MFA FAM!**
Recital weekend is coming soon (June 12–14) and we **still need volunteers** to help make this an unforgettable experience for our dancers!
We are especially looking for **Backstage Moms**, but there are **many other roles** that still need to be filled as well!
This is such a special weekend for our students, and it truly takes a team to make the magic happen. Whether you can help a little or a lot, we appreciate you more than you know!
Twinkle Star Volunteers: **https://tinyurl.com/626rnwee**
Wild About Dance Volunteers: **https://tinyurl.com/53du6yz5**
Volunteer Info: **https://mfastudios.my.canva.site/mfa-volunteer-website**

Twinkle Stars Spring Recital

**Saturday, June 13**
**🏫Location:** Riverbend High School: 12301 Spotswood Furnace Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
**⌚Show Begins:** 3:30 pm
**💃Performer Arrival Time: 2:45 pm**

Click here for more info

Wild About Dance Spring Recital

Sunday, June 14

🏫Location: Riverbend High School: 12301 Spotswood Furnace Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

⌚Show Begins: 3:30 pm

💃Performer Arrival Time: 2:30 pm

Click here for more info

Seussical Musical Theatre Camp

(Ages 7-17)
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!
Join us for a wildly imaginative musical theatre adventure inspired by Dr. Seuss’ Seussical™! This high-energy camp brings together some of your favorite characters—The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie LaBird, and friends—for a week filled with singing, dancing, acting, and storytelling fun.
Campers will
🎤 Learn songs and scenes from Seussical™
💃 Explore choreography and movement
🎭 Build acting skills through games and character work
🌈 Grow confidence, creativity, teamwork, and stage presence
The week ends with a mini performance where campers showcase what they’ve learned for family and friends!
Perfect for performers of all levels—whether your child is stepping on stage for the first time or already loves musical theatre, this camp encourages imagination, self-expression, and JOY
June 22-26 9-4pm

Sign Up

Spellbound Dance Camp

Dive into a week of spellbinding fun as we explore magical choreography and music inspired by Wicked. Campers ages 5-10 will develop their ballet, jazz, and hip-hop technique, unleash their creativity, and put on a dazzling end-of-camp showcase that will leave everyone bewitched!
Locust Grove Location:
June 22nd - 26th
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Sign Up

Rising Gems

Introducing Our Brand New Rising Gems Program!
Perfect for:
• Dancers ages 8-14 ready for the next step beyond recreational classes
• Families looking for a competition team option at a lower-cost and lower-commitment
What to Expect:
• Weekly training in jazz & lyrical
• Performance opportunities at local events
• 1 local dance competition
• A fun, supportive team environment
Interested?
Join us for our Jazz & Lyrical Workshop and Parent Information Meeting!
July 18th
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Culpeper Studio

Sign up for Workshop

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