How to Turn Your Dance Recital into a Holiday Movie Experience
Introducing the Christmas Movie Blueprint for Dance Studios
Most dance studios have some version of a holiday showoff or recital, right?
But what if your dancers didn’t just perform on stage this year…What if they starred in a full-on holiday movie?
That’s exactly what we did for three straight years — and now, I’m showing other studio owners how to do it too with the Christmas Movie Blueprint.
🎬 From Recital to Red Carpet
A Frosty Frozen Fantasy Creative Film, 2020
A few years ago, our studio took a bold step and decided to reimagine the traditional holiday show. Instead of producing a recital on stage, we created a full dance creative film. This was, of course, one of the many creative ideas that came out of COVID and we were thrilled with the outcome!
Here’s what we did in a nutshell:
Filmed dances and scenes inside a local church in one day
Designed scenes with storylines and choreography
Edited it into a professional, fun, fast-paced holiday film
Premiered it at a real movie theater for our dancers and their families…complete with a red carpet and movie poster!
Followed by a live YouTube premiere
There was a red carpet, popcorn, cameras flashing, autographs, press releases — and more than a few happy tears.
It was unforgettable.
It was creative.
It was worth every ounce of effort.
And now we’re handing over the exact system to help other studio owners do the same.
💡 What Is the Christmas Movie Blueprint?
The Grinch! Holiday Remix, 2021
The Christmas Movie Blueprint is a digital product designed to help dance studio owners plan, produce, and premiere their own holiday-themed dance film, while also adding some profit during the holiday season!
It’s everything you need to create a magical movie experience — without needing cinematography experience or a film degree.
Inside, you’ll find:
✅ A full planning timeline from concept to movie premiere
✅ Budgeting tools and location ideas
✅ Editable templates for announcements, parent communication, programs, checklists and more
✅ Filming, editing and staging tips
✅ Marketing and social media content to promote your movie
✅ Bonus: Our exact Grinch Holiday Remix kit and movie to view for yourself
🙋♀️ Who Is This For?
The Christmas Movie Blueprint is for any studio owner who’s ever said:
“I want to do something different this year.”
“I’m tired of the same old recital routine.”
“I wish we could create a performance that actually stands out.”
“I want my families to remember this experience forever.”
Whether you’re a solo teacher or running a full studio staff, this blueprint walks you step by step through the process — and leaves plenty of room for your own creativity.
🎁 Why It Works
Not only is it a fun, unique way to celebrate the season — it also boosts:
💥 Community engagement
📈 Studio visibility
🤝 Student + parent loyalty
🧠 Marketing power (YouTube release, social media shares, etc.)
Plus, you can repeat it year after year with new themes and dancers.
AND guess what? Filming Day is held BEFORE Thanksgiving, freeing up so much time to enjoy the holiday season with your family instead of spending hours and hours at the theater for a live show!
🛒 How to Get It
The Nutcracker Project, 2022
The Christmas Movie Blueprint is now available for pre-order at pre-release rate of just $297. Really want the blueprint? Use coupon code FOUNDINGMEMBERS for an additional $100 off! (First 50 pre-orders only.) That price will go up soon — and pre-order buyers also get a special bonus!
🎬 Click here to grab the Blueprint and start planning your holiday movie magic.
💬 Final Thoughts
Dance recitals are amazing, but in a world full of content, short attention spans, and families craving connection — this format gives you a way to break through the noise.
A dance movie gives your dancers the spotlight.
It gives parents an experience they’ll cherish.
And it gives your studio something powerful to market and share.
I believe every studio owner deserves to feel inspired by what they create — and the Christmas Movie Blueprint is here to help you do just that.
Ready to make your holiday show unforgettable?
