2025 Jingle Babies/ Kids Central
Your guide to the most magical time of the year!!!
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The Essential Information:
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025 (Please note there are NO SATURDAY classes)
Location: Derry Opera House, Derry, NH
Who: Prep 2 level and under (no aerial classes)
Show Assignments & Show Orders:
There will be four shows this year on December 20, 2025.
The link to those Show Assignments & Show Orders are here:
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Show Assignments & Show Order:
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Show Times:
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Show #1:
Where: Derry Opera House, Derry, NH
When: Saturday, December 20, 2025
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 20, 2025
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 20, 2025
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 20, 2025
Who: Dancers in Show #4
Doors Open Approx: 4:30pm
Start Time: 5:00pm
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TICKETS:
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Each family with one dancer in one show will receive 6 wristbands. Families with two or more dancers performing in the same show will receive 9 wristbands. Families with two or more dancers in separate shows will receive 6 tickets to each show (Please note that this is different from our May recital ticket policy)
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If your dancer is performing in multiple shows, you will receive 6 wristbands per show. For example, if your one dancer is in two shows, you will receive 6 wristbands for each show.
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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.
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Seating is general admission.​
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WRISTBAND PICKUP:
Wristbands can be picked up at the office between Saturday, December 13 and Friday, December 19, 2025
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ADDITIONAL WRISTBANDS:
We are unable to give extra wristbands at this time. Please ask on our Facebook NHAD Community page to see if others are not using all their wristbands.
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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.
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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:
Class uniform (what your dancer wears to class) and appropriate shoes for the routine.
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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”.
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COST:
​​​No payment is due at this time. This is part of your performance package for the year. Please see your welcome packet if you need to review this information.
Should you drop classes prior to the recital, there is a retro-active performance fee of $30 due for this show that will be automatically charged upon dropping.
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The link to our Welcome Packet is below for your reference.
​https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xxT45zb7z5JdHA1CxJVZQlk0EOLOsj42/view?usp=drive_link
​​​Parking:
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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.
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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)
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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.
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ENTRANCE/ CHECK-IN:
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Please use the entrance at the front of the Opera House on the right.
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Please check-in at our check-in table upon arrival.
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MEMORY PACKAGES (Pre-Orders due by December 6, 2025):
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)
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Click here to view the brochure for more details on the memory packages:
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d5xgWKgJl3fCFI0iYIaoL53D9feZjGud/view?usp=drive_link
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Link to Purchase: Coming Soon!
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MEMORY PACKAGE PICKUP:
Memory packages can be picked up in the lobby of the theatre.
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PROGRAMS:
Show #1:
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Show #2:
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Show #3:
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Show #4:
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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.
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