Dance recitals, parades & events in China Grove and Kannapolis
Two big recitals at the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center, hometown Christmas parades, and a trophy for every dancer at the end of the year.
December
Holiday Recital
- When
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
- Where
- Kannapolis Performing Arts Center, 415 Martin Luther King Ave, Kannapolis
- Dancers
- Stage-ready by 1:30 PM
| Adults, in advance | $10 + tax |
|---|---|
| Ages 6–12, in advance | $5 + tax |
| Ages 5 and under, on a lap | Free |
| At the door (cash only) | $15 |
Buy advance tickets in the studio office, Monday–Thursday, 4:00–8:00 PM. A DVD of the show is available for $45.
June
End-of-Year Recital
Every Center Stage dancer performs in June, and most perform two numbers. Two shows at the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center:
Competition Show
Recreational Show
- Parent tickets are included in the recital fee
- Every dancer takes home an end-of-year trophy
- The show is streamed online for family who can't be there
- Preschoolers spend about 45 minutes backstage, and our staff handle everything
November
Hometown Christmas parades
School-age dancers march as a unit and preschoolers ride the Center Stage float. Come cheer them on.
Southern Rowan Christmas Parade
Landis at 3:00 PM, then China Grove at 4:00 PM.
'Tis the Season Parade, Salisbury
Downtown Salisbury at 3:00 PM.
What marchers wear
- A black compression shirt is required for marchers
- Short or long sleeves, depending on the weather
- Preschool float riders don't attend parade practice
2026–27 season
Season calendar
Every show, parade and no-class day for the year. Tap Add to save a date to your phone's calendar.
School teacher workdays are not studio holidays; classes meet as normal.
Studio traditions
The little things families love
Open House
Before each season starts, the studio opens its doors to families. This year's was Wednesday, August 5.
Halloween Ballet Bun Contest
A studio favorite every October, where dancers show off their most creative ballet buns.
A trophy for everyone
At the end of the year, every Center Stage dancer takes home an award.
Put your dancer on that stage
New dancers start Monday, January 4, 2027, in time to perform in the June recital.