2026 CFD SHOWCASE HUB
Sunday, June 7th at Irving Arts Center Carpenter Hall
Here you’ll find everything you need to know to help make this year’s showcase a smooth and successful experience for your dancer. We’ll continue updating this page with important details throughout the season, so be sure to check back regularly.
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Important dates & INformation
class photo Week
Monday, April 27th -- Thursday, April 30th in studio 4 at CFD
Relive your dancer's special moments with professional photos in their costumes! We're proud to partner with TEXAS TRADITIONS PHOTOGRAPHY, who has photographed CFD since our very first showcase.
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Details:
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Photos are taken during regular class time
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Individual & class photos
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Class photos are included in Showcase Program
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Viewing & Purchasing:
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Download the PhotoDay app
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Submit a $5 payment per dancer and save $5 off your order
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Enter your info to receive notifications once photos are ready
👉 Pre-registering ensures you don’t miss any updates or access!​
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Click my.photoday.com
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CFD Access Code: PGDC26464
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Or scan QR code on flyer
SHOWCASE
Sunday, June 7th at Irving Arts Center Carpenter Hall --
3333 North MacArthur Blvd Irving, TX 75062
Dancers need to arrive at the auditorium at least an hour before their show to check-in. House doors usually open 30min before show. Dancers WILL NOT be released until end of show.
Show times (shows typically last two hours)
Show I - Act 1 at 10:00 AM (45 minute mini show)
Show I - Act 2 at 11:30 AM (45 minute mini show)
Costumes​
Costumes are $115 per class due November 10th, 2025,or the day of enrollment for registrations after November 1st.​
CFD provides detailed costume instructions for each class which are available in your parent portal. Should there be any changes, we will notify each class via email and verbally during class.​
Please note: Your dancer will need to be in full costume (all pieces, plus hair and makeup) for both picture week (April 27th through 30th) and the showcase on June 1st.
EVERY DANCER/DANCE WILL HAVE THE SAME HAIR STYLE FOR SHOWCASE - LOW BUN, CENTER PART, & HAIR OUT OF FACE. View our hair and makeup tutorial here
Extra Details
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We cannot release dancers until the show has ended. All staff are on deck to ensure the show runs smoothly, to ensure that all dancers are checked out smoothly and released to the correct personnel it's important to wait until the end of the show. We also feel it's important that the dancers performing at the end of the show have the same audience as the dancers performing at the beginning of the show so we can support all of our dancers in our community.
With your showcase fee, you get:
The 2026 Showcase T-shirt
A digital copy of all shows
Showcase Extras
Make showcase extra sweet with these additions!
Sales open March 1st!
Programs and Shoutout Pages
Programs are full color keepsake booklets with our showcase theme, show details, dancers' names, and shoutout pages purchased by parents to celebrate their dancer. Programs will include all class photos!​
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There are 2 types of showcase program shoutouts and Highlights:
Business Highlight Pages
Dancer Shoutout Page
Parents that purchase a highlight page will receive a free copy of the program.
​Submission Deadline May 14th.
NEW!!!
NEW!!!
Skip the stress and let our CFD staff handle your dancer’s showcase hair and makeup! With our Bun Pass, your child will be stage-ready with a polished, performance-perfect look so you can relax and enjoy the big day.
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For Showcase day only, not for photo week.
Keep your dancer happy and entertained on showcase day with our fun Busy Bag! Each bag is filled with kid-friendly treats and activities designed to make waiting time more enjoyable and help create a special showcase experience.
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*Note: our busy bags are still in production so we do not have an image of the finalized product.
Pre-order your dancers bouquet to receive at the end of the show. All bouquets will be delivered for pickup at the venue.
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Flowers provided by EnFleur florists. Provider for past 15 years!
Group & Individual photos taken at CFD beginning April 27th by Texas Tradition Photography. Group photos included in Showcase Program!