2025 Holiday Tour Hub
Your one-stop-shop for all things Holiday Performance Tour
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What It’s About
The Holiday Performance Tour is an optional opportunity for all Thrive dancers to share what we do best: spread joy through dance!
Each December, our dancers perform short, heartwarming routines at local non-profits, retirement communities, and community events. It’s a low-pressure, high-fun way to get extra stage time during a busy season—no extra rehearsals required.
Dancers learn their holiday choreography in class starting mid-October
Costume rentals are included and distributed in November
Families choose from multiple show options to fit their schedule
Participation fee: $40 per dancer (includes costume rental)
Performance Time + Location Options
Families can select as many or as few shows as they’d like—the cost is still just $40 per dancer. This flat fee includes costume rental and covers all performances your dancer chooses to participate in.
Friday, December 5th – Waterfront Botanical Gardens: Gardens Aglimmer
6:15, 6:45, 7:15, or 7:45 PM (assigned by email)
Each dancer receives one complimentary ticket + free dancer admission
Extra tickets: 10% discount with code Thrive10
Outdoor ticketed event (weather-dependent)
Saturday, December 6th – 2:00 PM
Closed retirement community shows (The Forum & Pinnacle)
Assigned by email
Guest limitations vary by venue
Saturday, December 6th – 4:00 PM – Light Up St. Matthews
Brown Park Pavilion (1298 Browns Ln #1200, St Matthews, KY 40207)
Free, public, outdoor community event
Thrive’s largest holiday performance of the year with 100+ dancers
Rain or shine — bring the whole family!
Holiday Performance Tour Lookbook
The Holiday Performance Tour Lookbook is your go-to guide for the entire weekend. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to make the experience smooth and stress-free.
Here’s what’s included:
Hair & Makeup Guidelines – Simple, age-appropriate instructions for each level, plus optional light performance makeup for older dancers.
Costume Details – Pictures, tights/shoes info, and how to care for your costume rental.
Check-In Instructions – Step-by-step info on where to go, what to bring, and how the performance flow works.
Venue Parking Maps – Easy directions and where to park at each location.
Performance Day Tips – What to do before you arrive, how dancers will be called to the performance area, and reminders about staying with family until it’s time to dance.
📌 Important Reminder: Dancers will sit with their adults in the audience until their group is called. Please plan to arrive 25–30 minutes before your showtime to check in and receive any final costume pieces.
Signing up is quick and simple!
Log into your Parent Portal
Log in, select “register” from the menu, then make sure you click “Holiday Performance Tour 2025”. Register one or more dancers for any amount of shows. You can choose a pay up front or pay over time option!Watch for Confirmation
Once you’re registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to the Holiday Performance Tour Lookbook, which includes all the details you’ll need (hair, makeup, costumes, check-in info, parking maps, and more).
đź“Ś Important Dates
October 24th – Sign Up & Payment Deadline
November 17th – 22nd – Costume Rental Distribution in class
December 5th –6th – Holiday Performance Tour Weekend
December 20th – Costume Return Deadline
⚠️ Please Note: Due to space and venue limitations, we can only accept a limited number of dancer participants. Be sure to register early to secure your dancer’s spot!
How to Sign Up
FAQs
Do we have to attend every performance?
Nope! You can choose one, two, or all of the shows—the $40 fee covers them all.
Will there be extra rehearsals?
No. Dancers learn their holiday dance during regular class time.
What does the $40 fee include?
Costume rental, access to all performance opportunities, and staff support on performance day. This fee is non-refundable.
Can friends and family attend?
Yes! Public shows (Gardens Aglimmer & Light Up St. Matthews) are open to all, while retirement community venues may limit guests.
What happens if it rains?
Most outdoor events are rain or shine and we have covered performance space options. If a show is canceled due to weather, we’ll notify families by 2:00 PM the day of.
What if my dancer can’t make a show after signing up?
That’s okay! Just let us know. Your dancer can still perform in the other shows you selected.
When will my dancer get their costume?
Costume rentals are distributed in class the week of November 17–22.
How do I return the costume?
Costumes must be returned to the Thrive office by December 20th so they can be cleaned and prepped for future shows.