Birmingham Dance Theatre

...Still soaking it all in🪩✨🩰

BDT Recital 2026 was unforgettable.✨

The set, production, choreography, costumes — every detail was chef’s kiss perfection. 😘 Our dancers lit up the stage with grit, confidence, and heart, and we could not be more proud.

We said goodbye to 12 amazing seniors, gave away tons of scholarships and awards, and celebrated a weekend full of talent, memories, and so much love for dance. ❤️

To our incredible faculty — thank you for continuing to raise the bar year after year and always striving for excellence. Your creativity, passion, teamwork, and dedication are what make BDT so special. The way you pour into these dancers and constantly push yourselves to create something bigger and better each season does not go unnoticed.

Thank you to our amazing staff, alumni volunteers, and parents for the endless support and hard work that keep recital week running so smoothly behind the scenes.

64 years of Birmingham Dance Theatre and the magic just keeps getting bigger and better. What a beautiful weekend we will never forget.

Joni, Ally & McCall

We are officially ONE WEEK away from our 64th Annual BDT Recital Weekend and we can hardly contain our excitement! ✨

Our dancers have worked so hard all year long, and we cannot wait to celebrate an unforgettable weekend filled with so much talent!

🗓️ RECITAL WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 14
⭐ 6:00 PM — Solo Showcase

Friday, May 15
🩰 5:00 PM — Ballet Showcase
✨ 6:30 PM — Evening Show: SHOWCASE 2026

Saturday, May 16
🌟 11:00 AM— “Baby I’m a Star” Showtime!
⭐ 2:30 PM — “Stars of Tomorrow” Matinee Showtime!

The countdown is ON! 💫

College Dance Team Prep Clinic at BDT this summer!✨

Train with Campbell Yung, Dance Major at The University of Alabama and senior member of the Alabama Dance Team!

July 28–30
3:00–5:00 PM
9th–12th graders

First Come, First Serve!
Register online today at bdtdance.com!

Roll Tide! 🐘❤️

✨ BDT Company Banquet 2026 ✨

Without a doubt, the best one yet. The food was incredible, McCall’s infamous slideshow had us laughing and crying, and the senior speeches left us all with puffy eyes and full hearts. Congratulations to .peagler on receiving the "Heart of Company" award. What a special day!

To our seniors — we are going to miss you more than words can say. You have left your mark on BDT, and there will always be a little space that only you can fill. We are so proud of the dancers and young women you have become. What a privilege it is to be part of something that is so hard to say goodbye to.

A very special thank you to Gina and Rodney Zimmerman for allowing us to host our Company Banquet at the StarDome for the past 10 years. It truly marks the end of an era, and we are so grateful for the memories made there. What a beautiful way to close out the season.

We are also incredibly thankful for our BDT Parents Club and the amazing parents who worked so hard to make this day so special for our dancers:

Becky Holt
Margaret Powell
Marybeth Schilling
Crystal Jones
Steve Shoemaker
Russ Patterson
Cassie Patterson
Angie Albano
Casey Ritchie
Tarah Binford
Katie Cullen
Elizabeth Fischer
Nancy Melton
Audrey Daniel
Kelley Williams
Suzanne Hilson

Thank you for pouring your time, energy, and love into making this day unforgettable.🤍✨

BDT SUMMER 2026!
Join us for summer dance at BDT! Register online today at BDTDANCE.com — spots are limited! 💖

Center Stage Collective 🎤
A performance-focused camp combining singing, dancing, and stage skills to help dancers grow as well-rounded performers.

K-Pop Quest: Rhythm Hunters 💥
Learn fun K-pop choreography while building confidence, performance skills, and stage presence.

Broadway Babies 🎭
An imaginative, movement-based camp where little ones explore dance and storytelling through Broadway themes.

Cheer, Dance, Acro (Ages 5–7) 📣
An introduction to cheer, dance, and basic acro skills in a fun, structured environment.

Cheer, Dance, Acro (Ages 8+) 📣
A higher-energy camp focused on building strength, flexibility, and more advanced cheer and acro combinations.

This past weekend our Mini Connection, Petite Connection, Junior Performance Team, and Pr***en Performance Team competed in their final regional competition of the year at !

Every routine received Double Platinum or Elite Platinum, along with multiple Judges’ Choice awards, technique awards and four 1st Overall finishes.

We are so proud of these dancers and the growth, confidence, and teamwork they showed all weekend. What a great way to wrap up our regional season! ✨💗 🏆🏆🏆

Happy Tuesday, BDT fam 🤍🤍

New week. New goals. New chances to grow.

Reminder: progress doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from consistency. Keep pushing, keep believing, and trust the process.

Let’s keep going and make this week count!

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The dance world is always evolving but one thing never changes: EVERY dancer deserves a place to belong 🤍

If you’re searching for a supportive, passionate, and inspiring environment to continue your training, our doors are open.

We are currently accepting new dancers for our competition teams and offering evaluations for the upcoming season. Limited spots available!

Call us today to learn more!

competition vibes still going strong 🪩✨