North Carolina Dance Institute
2026 Observation Weeks
and Bring a Friend for Free Schedule

Observation Weeks and Awards Ceremonies will be held during May for most classes, according to the schedule below. Parents and friends are invited to come into the studios to watch. Please arrive promptly for classes, and feel free to bring your camera or video recorder. Please see the schedule below for your dancer's Observation Day, if applicable for each class. Observation Day does not apply for all classes, as noted below.

Bring a Friend for Free Week will be held on the during the last week for most classes, according to the schedule below. Please bring a friend who is age appropriate for the class. Friends should attend in dance attire and dance shoes (or socks). No street shoes or sneakers, please. The requested attire is indicated below. Thick white or black socks are fine if they do not have dance shoes. No bare feet or shorts, unless otherwise specified. Please see the schedule below for your dancer's Bring a Friend day, if applicable. Bring a Friend does not apply for all classes, as noted below. Bring a Friend Week is a great way to end our dance year, so have fun!