Olney Studio of Dance

The Recital Newsletter has been released, and includes all the Rehearsal and Recital schedules, and much more. Check out our website for the Newsletter and all the details you need to know:

Recitals & Picture Day Shannon Rush Dance is a dance studio group made up of two studios located in Olney and Damascus, Maryland. We believe that dance is an art and when learned, there is no limit to what can be achieved.

Hi Families,
We would love for you to join us as we represent the studio in the Olney Days Parade next Sunday, May 3! This is such a fun way to celebrate our community, and we want as many of our dancers and families as possible to walk with us.
Parade Day Details:
Meeting Time: 1:15 PM
Where to Meet: Please head to the drop-off point at Menden Farm Dr and Megan's Way in Olney. From there, walk down the row of groups to find our spot in the parade line.
What to Wear: We ask that everyone wear pink or something fun and bright!
The Fun Part: We’ll be handing out candy and flyers along the route, and stay tuned for the end of the parade to see some of our competition dancers perform for the judges.
Important Arrival Instructions:
To keep traffic moving, the organizers have asked that we do not use GPS.
Access Route: You must use Old Baltimore Rd to reach Menden Farm Dr.
Drop-off: Drive north on Menden Farm to the barricade at Megan's Way to drop off your marchers.
Exit: You must make a U-turn at the barricade and return to Old Baltimore Rd. Car-pooling is highly recommended!
https://www.olneycivicfund.org/entire-schedule.html

Join us on Saturday, too!
https://montgomeryparks.org/.../olney-days-party-in-the.../
Come out and cheer on our dancers at "Party in the Park" on the "community stage" on Saturday, May 2 at 4:45 PM. It’s going to be a fantastic performance!
I will have my phone with me all day, so please feel free to text or call me at (240) 778-9099 if you need help finding us in the line or have any questions.
We can’t wait to see you there for a wonderful weekend!

We are now accepting pre-orders for our commemorative recital t-shirts. These are 100% cotton, classic-fit shirts—perfect for rehearsals and a great keepsake for the dancers.
Ordering Deadline is May 15, 2026
Check out details under the 'Recitals & Picture Day' tab on our website: https://shannonrushdance.com/recitals-picture-day-1/

Please mark your calendars for May 3rd.

As we prepare for the Olney Days celebration, we would love to invite our entire studio community to join us!

While participation is required for our Company Team members, we are inviting all of our dancers and their families to walk with us in the Olney Days Parade on Sunday, May 3rd. This is a wonderful way for our whole studio to come together and show our spirit in the community.

If you would like to join the fun, please plan to wear pink or any bright colors. It’s always a great time, and we would love to have a huge group representing Shannon Rush Dance!

We will be sending out specific meeting times and the line-up location very soon (the parade begins at 2:00 pm).

We hope to see you all there!

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Spring is here! While our regular classes will be on break from March 29th through April 5th, we are keeping the energy high at our Damascus and Wheaton studios with three incredible Spring Break Pop-Up events.
Check our website for more details and registration: https://shannonrushdance.com/index.html

Is your dancer ready to elevate their passion and experience the thrill of team performance?
We are thrilled to announce that auditions for our 2026-2027 Competition Team will be held on Saturday, May 30th at our Wheaton location.
For more details check our website: https://shannonrushdance.com/dance-company/

We are excited to announce a new addition to our summer program at Olney Studio of Dance!
Starting this summer, join Ms. Meghan on Tuesday mornings for our New Summer Combination Classes. Please note that while our regular summer session begins earlier, these specific Tuesday morning classes will run from June 30th through August 4th.
More details and a link for registration is available on our website: https://shannonrushdance.com/schedule/

Due to the severe weather predictions for this evening, we are prioritizing the safety of our dancers and staff and will be CLOSED tonight, Monday, March 16.