2026 Jingle Babies/ Kids Central
Your guide to the most magical time of the year!!!
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The Essential Information:
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026 (Please note there are NO SATURDAY classes)
Location: Derry Opera House, 29 W Broadway, Derry, NH 03038
Who: Prep 2 level and under (no aerial classes)
Show Assignments & Show Orders:
There will be four shows this year on December 19, 2026.
The link to those Show Assignments & Show Orders are here:
Show Assignments & Show Order:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tHXYlJl3wRvl10TTP3E21YIp_4hszECqo3UobTBMyQU/edit?usp=sharing
Show Times:
Show #1:
Where: Derry Opera House, Derry, NH
When: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Who: Dancers in Show #1
Doors Open Approx: 10:00am
Start Time: 10:30am
Show #2:
Where: Derry Opera House, Derry, NH
When: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Who: Dancers in Show #2
Doors Open Approx: 12:00pm
Start Time: 12:30pm
Show #3:
Where: Derry Opera House, Derry, NH
When: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Who: Dancers in Show #3
Doors Open Approx: 2:30pm
Start Time: 3:00pm
Show #4:
Where: Derry Opera House, Derry, NH
When: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Who: Dancers in Show #4
Doors Open Approx: 4:30pm
Start Time: 5:00pm
COST:
The performance package fee is $49 for the first participating dancer and an additional $29 for a second participating dancer.
It includes:
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Four tickets for a family with one participating dancer
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Six tickets for a family with two or more participating dancers in the same show
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Unlimited video downloads of the performance
This is due on October 15, 2026.
Info that was provided upon registration for this event can be found on Page 5 & 9 of your welcome packet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NaBsnoA4EQdra6cZKgx2y8jhXn3Ndkoa/view?usp=sharing
TICKETS:
A total of 4 tickets is included in your Jingle Babies/Kids performance package for each family with one dancer in one show. Families with two or more dancers performing in the same show will receive 6 wristbands. Families with two or more dancers in separate shows will receive 4 tickets to each show (Please note that this is different from our May recital ticket policy)
Please note, if your dancer is small enough to sit on your lap, they do not count toward your spectator total. However, if they need their own seat, they will need to be counted as a wristband holder.
Seating is general admission.
WRISTBAND PICKUP:
Wristbands can be picked up at the office between Saturday, December 12 and Thursday, December 17, 2026
ADDITIONAL WRISTBANDS:
If any wristbands remain, they will be extremely limited and distributed through a lottery. Each family may submit one request for one or two additional wristbands using the form below. Only the first submission from each family will be entered. Families selected in the lottery may purchase no more than two additional wristbands total.
Additional wristbands are $12 each and will be charged to the card on file unless you let us know you’d prefer to use another payment method.
Available wristbands will be selected through a lottery on December 3, 2026. Submitting a request does not guarantee additional wristbands.
Please submit your request by 11:59 p.m. on December 1, 2026. Requests received after this deadline will not be included in the lottery.
Request form: https://forms.gle/ZPWizzjWjgoNYPss6
If you are still looking for more wristbands, please ask on our Facebook NHAD Community page to see if others are not using all their wristbands.
Link to NHAD Community Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AMKSpqj3h/
HANDICAPPED SEATING:
If you have a member of your party who uses a wheelchair or walker, they will have the opportunity to use our elevator five minutes prior to the regularly scheduled door opening. They may be accompanied by one member of your party.
If you have a member who needs to use the elevator but does not use a wheelchair or walker, they are welcome to utilize the elevator once doors open to the general public.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Dancers should wear their regular class uniform and the appropriate shoes for their routine to Jingle Babies and Jingle Kids.
The class uniform is their performance outfit! Please follow your dancer’s class dress code, including the required color leotard and shoes, so everyone in the class looks consistent on stage.
Please do not substitute a different-colored leotard, an alternate outfit, or a costume for this performance.
HOW THE SHOW WORKS:
This is a low key, fun, family friendly show! The dancers remain with you in the audience and will be called up by their class. At the end, we will have a special visitor (Yes! The BIG man himself) makes his way down the aisle as we all sing “Jingle Bells”, and he will be receiving those dancers who would like to say “hello”.
Parking:
Give yourself PLENTY OF TIME to park and walk to the venue. We start our events on time and we cannot hold the show or any routine for latecomers.
The only parking provided on the grounds of the Opera House is three handicap-only spaces. These are accessed from Maple Street, at the rear of the building, across from the Veterans Memorial Hall.
There is ample public parking in the vicinity of the Opera House, as listed below:
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On-street parking along Broadway and Maple Street.
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Municipal parking lot on Abbot Court (look for the big “P” parking sign), one block east of the Opera House along Broadway.
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Municipal parking lot on Wall Street.
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Municipal parking lot behind and adjacent to the Derry Municipal Center on Manning Street, two blocks east of the Opera House along Broadway (after business hours)
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Derry District Court parking lot on Manning Street (after business hours)
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Benson’s Hardware and Lumber (two lots, after business hours)
Parking Advisory – You should avoid parking on the properties immediately adjacent to the Opera House, to the rear of the building and to the east side of the building. The owners of these properties have standing arrangements with towing companies to tow non-tenant vehicles from their property.
ENTRANCE/ CHECK-IN:
Please use the entrance at the front of the Opera House on the right.
Please check-in at our check-in table upon arrival.
MEMORY PACKAGES (Pre-Orders due by December 5, 2026):
For just $25, you’ll get everything you need to celebrate your dancer without the hassle of picking up flowers or gifts!
Our Memory Package includes:
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One rose with glitter (a stunning red rose dipped in gold glitter—unique and beautiful!)
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A custom NHAD Holiday Squishmallow (styles will vary)
Click here to view the brochure for more details on the memory packages:
Coming Soon!
Link to Purchase: Coming Soon!
MEMORY PACKAGE PICKUP:
Memory packages can be picked up in the lobby of the theatre.
PROGRAMS:
Show #1:
Show #2:
Show #3:
Show #4:
VIDEO AND PICTURES :
Our shows will be professionally videographed!
All families will receive a video download link of the entire performance via email.
While we do not offer professional photography for these shows, you are welcome to take your own photos and videos during the performance. Please be mindful to turn off your flash to ensure the best experience for everyone.