PROGRAM OUTLINE
February 25 - March 1, 2026
Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
500 Castro St,
Mountain View, CA 94041
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Soloists; 10 years & younger
Morning Session
8 - 10 year old Soloists (Group A)
8:15 - 8:45 am Check In • Backstage, Studio Entrance
9:00 - 10:30 am Master Class
8 - 10 year old Soloists (Group B)
10:00 - 10:30 am Check In • Backstage, Studio Entrance
10:45 - 12:15 pm Master Class
Dancers are designated to the class they must attend and are grouped by age.
See your studio/independent account administrator for your group assignment.
Afternoon Session 12:45 pm Competition Start Time
CLASSICAL BALLET SOLO 8 yrs & younger
CLASSICAL BALLET SOLO 9 - 10 yrs
Evening Session 5:00 pm Competition Start Time
NATIONAL CHARACTER SOLO 10 yrs & younger
CONTEMPORARY SOLO 8 yrs & younger
CONTEMPORARY SOLO 9 - 10 yrs
AWARDS Soloists 10 years & younger 7:05 pm (estimated time)
Presented on stage 15 minutes after the conclusion of the session.
Dancers report backstage at the conclusion of the session.
All Dancers will be standing on Stage for the Awards.
Be at the theater at least 20 minutes before the estimated time.
Awards Attire: Smart, Casual Dressy, (No Sweats).
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Soloists; 11-12 years
Morning Session
11 - 12 year old Soloists (Group A)
8:15 - 8:45 am Check In • Backstage, Studio Entrance
9:00 - 10:30 am Master Class
11 - 12 year old Soloists (Group B)
10:00 - 10:30 am Check In • Backstage, Studio Entrance
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 12:45 pm Competition Start Time
CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE SOLO 11 - 12 yrs
Evening Session 5:55 pm
NATIONAL CHARACTER SOLO 11 - 12 yrs
NEO CLASSICAL SOLO 11 - 12 yrs
CONTEMPORARY SOLO 11 - 12 yrs
AWARDS Soloists 11 - 12 years 9:45 pm (estimated time)
Presented on stage 15 minutes after the conclusion of the session.
Dancers report backstage at the conclusion of the session.
All Dancers will be standing on Stage for the Awards.
Awards Attire: Smart, Casual Dressy, (No Sweats).
Friday, February 27, 2026
Soloists; 13 - 14 years
Morning Session
13 - 14 year old Soloists (Group A)
8:15 - 8:45 am Check In • Backstage, Studio Entrance
9:00 - 10:30 am Master Class
13 - 14 year old Soloists (Group B)
10:00 - 10:30 am Check In • Backstage, Studio Entrance
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 12:45 pm Competition Start Time
CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE SOLO 13 - 14 yrs
Evening Session
NATIONAL CHARACTER SOLO 13 - 14 yrs
NEO-CLASSICAL BALLET SOLO 13 - 14 yrs
CONTEMPORARY SOLO 13 - 14 yrs
AWARDS Soloists 13 - 14 years 9:35 pm (estimated time)
Presented on stage 15 minutes after the conclusion of the session.
Dancers report backstage at the conclusion of the session.
All Dancers will be standing on Stage for the Awards.
Awards Attire: Smart, Casual Dressy, (No Sweats).
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Soloists; 15 years & older.
Ensembles; 10 yrs & younger
Ensembles; 11 - 13 yrs
Morning Session
15years & older Soloists (Group A)
8:15 - 8:45 am Check In • Backstage, Studio Entrance
9:00 - 10:30 am Master Class
15years & older Soloists (Group B)
10:00 - 10:30 am Check In • Backstage, Studio Entrance
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 close to the competition.
Afternoon Session 1:00 pm Competition Start Time
CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE SOLO 15 - 16 years
CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE SOLO 17 & older
Evening Session 5:30 pm Competition Start Time
ALL STYLES DUO/TRIO 10 years & younger
ALL STYLES ENSEMBLES 10 years & younger
CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE 11-13 years
CLASSICAL BALLET ENSEMBLE 11-13 years
AWARDS Duo/ Trio & Ensembles who competed on Saturday 9:35 pm (estimated time)
Presented on stage 20 minutes after the conclusion of the session
Duo/Trio Dancers report backstage at the conclusion of the competition.
Duo/Trio Dancers will be standing on Stage for the Awards.
Ensemble dancers sit together in the front section of the audience.
Awards Attire: Smart, Casual Dressy, (No Sweats).
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Soloists; 15 years & older. Ensembles. Duo/Trio's & Pas De Deux.
Dressing Rooms Open 8:00 am
Morning Session 9:00 am Competition Start Time
NATIONAL CHARACTER DUO/TRIO 11years & older
NEO-CLASSICAL BALLET SOLO 15 yrs & older
NATIONAL CHARACTER SOLO 15 yrs & older
CONTEMPORARY SOLO 15 - 16 years
CONTEMPORARY SOLO 17 years & older
Afternoon Session 1:30 pm Competition Start Time
CONTEMPORARY DUO/TRIO 14 years & older
CONTEMPORARY DUO/TRIO 11-13 years
OPEN ENSEMBLES 14 years & older
OPEN ENSEMBLES 11-13 years
CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLES 14 years & older
CLASSICAL DUO/TRIO 11-13 years
NATIONAL CHARACTER ENSEMBLE 11 years & older
CLASSICAL BALLET ENSEMBLES 14 years & older
CLASSICAL DUO/TRIO 14 years & older
CLASSICAL PAS DE DEUX
PRODUCTION All ages
AWARDS 7:35 pm (estimated time)
Soloists 15 yrs & older.
Pas de Deux, Duo/Trio & Ensembles who competed on Sunday
All ages: Outstanding Dancer & Scholarship Awards
Presented on stage 20-30 minutes after the conclusion of the session
Dancers report backstage at the conclusion of the competition.
All Dancers will be standing on Stage for the Awards.
Awards Attire: Smart, Casual Dressy, (No Sweats).
Please Note: Times are subject to circumstances. Be early!
Ensemble days have a tendency to run early.