Shows
A magical holiday production where every CDA class becomes part of a timeless Christmas story. Our ballet dancers perform to the timeless music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, while the rest of the show comes alive with a variety of styles—including hip hop, jazz, acro, tap, and contemporary—set to festive holiday music. Every dancer at Courtney’s Dance Artistry takes part in The Nutcracker: Reimagined, making it a full studio celebration filled with storytelling, creativity, and holiday spirit.
December 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - GET TICKETS HERE!
Our Annual Spring Showcase celebrates our dancers’ growth from September through May. The show features two performances—Matinee for our youngest dancers and Evening for our older levels—brought to life with a fun, creative theme. Every dancer receives a trophy, with special awards including our Miss Dance title.
Designed especially for our youngest performers, The Greatest Day celebrates the excitement, imagination, and wonder of a carnival through dance, music, and storytelling.
Matinee Show for PreSchool, Mini, & Petite Dancers: June 6, 2027 at 2:00pm - GET TICKETS HERE!
As the carnival comes alive after dark, The Greatest Night features exciting choreography, theatrical storytelling, and performances that highlight the artistry and growth of our advanced dancers.
Evening Show for Junior, Teen, & Senior Dancers: June 6, 2027 at 6:00pm - GET TICKETS HERE!
An exciting annual event where dancers become choreographers, artists, and leaders. Junior, Teen, and Senior dancers may create original routines, while dancers of all ages my participate as performers. Paritipcation in the Student Choreography Divison of this event is optional. Paritipcation in the Elite Dance Competition Division is mandatory for all Elite dancers.
Student Choreography Division Highlights:
- Every participant must sell 5 tickets for each routine in which they perform or choreograph. Tickets are $10 each, and payments are due 8 days before the event
- Junior, Teen, and Senior student choreographers may register one routine that is between 1 and 2 minutes in length. After everyone has the opportunity to register a routine, additional routines may be approved by CDA staff.
- All dance styles are welcome, provided the choreography, music, costumes, and movements are family-friendly.
- Small handheld props are permitted as long as they are safe, easy to transport, and can be placed and removed quickly without delaying the event.
- Choreographers may reserve Open Studio rehearsals every Saturday in January for their routine(s).
- Student choreography is judged primarily on creativity, composition, musicality, performance quality, and overall presentation.
- Not every participant receives an individual award. Awards are presented based on judges' scores and sponsored award categories. Every participant receives written feedback from the judges to encourage continued growth.
Elite Dance Competition Division Highlights:
- No ticket requirement if dancers are also participating in the student division. If dancers are only participating in the Elite Dance Competition division, one adult ticket is required
- Elite dancers perform their competition routines choreographed by CDA teachers
- These routines are judged separately from the student division on a different scale
Refer to the Handbook for an in-depth look at Create, Perform, Inspire.
January 31, 2027, Matinee 2:00 PM & Evening 6:00 PM - GET TICKETS HERE
Our Elite dancers take the stage at regional competitions throughout the season, representing Courtney’s Dance Artistry with confidence and pride. From group routines to solos, duos, and trios, each performance reflects their hard work and growth. Competitions give dancers the chance to perform, learn from professionals, and be inspired—all while making unforgettable memories as a team. Best of all, these events are free to attend, so family and friends are always welcome to come cheer them on!
February 5-7, 2027 NYCDA in Nashville, TN - SCHEDULE HERE
March 5-7, 2027 Inspire in Huntsville - SCHEDULE HERE
April 2-4, 2027 Showstopper in Birmingham - SCHEDULE HERE
April 30-May 2, 2027 KAR in Chattanooga - SCHEDULE HERE
Our Elite Dinner Show is a special end-of-season celebration honoring the dedication, growth, and achievements of our competition team. This elegant evening brings our dancers, families, and supporters together to reflect on an incredible season filled with hard work, unforgettable performances, and meaningful milestones. Guests will enjoy a beautiful dinner alongside highlight moments from the year, exciting recognitions, and heartfelt awards that celebrate each dancer’s journey. It’s a night filled with pride, joy, and community as we celebrate not just success on stage, but the commitment, passion, and teamwork that define our Elite dancers at Courtney’s Dance Artistry.
May 16, 2027 - GET TICKETS HERE
CDA’s monthly Saturday Master Classes give dancers additional opportunities to strengthen technique, explore new styles, and build confidence throughout the season. These classes are open to all dancers, including current CDA students and dancers who train at other studios.
Offerings rotate throughout the year and may include jazz, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre, jazz funk, jumps and leaps, turns, flexibility, extensions, walkovers, and other focused technique clinics.
Style-based master classes are generally divided by age:
Mini & Petite, Grades K–4: 10:00–11:00 AM
Junior, Teen & Senior, Grades 5–12: 11:15 AM–12:30 PM
Skill clinics may be divided into a Foundations session followed by an Advanced session. Advanced dancers are welcome to attend the Foundations session as a warm-up and technique review before staying for the Advanced class. Any prerequisites or teacher-approval requirements will be listed on the individual registration page.
Pricing
Current CDA dancers: $15
Dancers not enrolled at CDA: $25
Dancers enrolled in 8 or more regular weekly CDA classes: Complimentary
Eligible advanced dancers attending both sessions of a clinic pay only one clinic fee. Dancers enrolled in 8 or more weekly CDA classes should message us before registering to receive the complimentary discount code.
Advance registration is required. Select the registration link below to view the upcoming class date, instructor, attire, class times, requirements, and availability.
AUGUST 29TH 10:00AM-11:00AM (Grades K-4)
AUGUST 29TH 11:15AM-12:30PM (Grades 5-12)
