March 21-22, 2026; 5631 Cypress Avenue, Carmichael, California 95608, United States
Want to Volunteer?
Volunteer Information
Do you want to volunteer to help pull off this fun, community-oriented festival? We would love to have you! Volunteers get free festival and showcase attendance, and a 10% discount on workshops - and have a ton of fun! Fill out this GOOGLE FORM to be a part of the backstage family.
General Rules & Regs
Performance Registration
Fill out and submit the GOOGLE FORM and $10/per dancer to be placed on the performer Registration list. Please specify live or recorded music preference. Performance spot priority goes to Bundle holders, then workshop attendees, then general registration on a first come/first serve basis. Performance spot, day/time, and music choice are not guaranteed. Troupes may make a $10 deposit and pay the balance once accepted.
Refunds
No refunds of any kind on ticket sales or dancer registration fees for dancers who received performance spots even if dancer is unable to fulfill their performance spot. Tickets may be gifted to another person. Waitlisted performers who do not get a dance spot have the option of a refund on their registration fee or to donate their fee to the PCRF in exchange for a full-day festival ticket.
Photo/Video
Photo/Video services by Carl Sermon. Personal photo/video is allowed throughout the event, but please keep flash off and don't disrupt the performers. patrons, and professional photographer/videographer.
Check-In Time
All Performers must check in no later than 1 hour before performance time and be ready backstage 30 minutes before performance time.
Stage
Stage dimensions 16 deep x 24 wide during recorded music, 12x24 during live music sections. There will not be access to the stage ahead of performance time. Stage can be entered/exited from either side.
Schedule
Schedule will be emailed ahead of time but is subject to change.
Performer Etiquette
Performances and music choices must be family-friendly and appropriate for a multi generational and cultural audience. No nudity or explicit lyrics. No open flame or live animals. Cover-ups must be worn while not performing and in the main areas, with the exception of performers backstage. Please be mindful of limited space in changing areas. No glitter or glitter/perfume sprays allowed in common areas. Privacy changing areas are available in the dressing room.
Vendor Etiquette
Vendors must respect the space of others and confine times to their allotted areas. Load-in is between 6pm-8:30pm Friday March 20, 2026 or 8am-11:30am Sat March 21, 2026. Vendors loading in Sat morning are asked to be as quiet as possible so as not to disturb the workshops in progress in the main space. No packing up or loading out before end of the festival Finale Showcase at 8pm Sun March 22, 2026.
Photo/Video Release
All participants allow Capital City Raqs, et al, the right to use images and video captured at the event for promotional purposes.
Items & Properties
Capital City Raqs, et al, is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Participants are encouraged to secure their own property.
General Rules & Regs
Standard Release of Liability
In consideration of being a participant in/at/of Capital City Raqs, Mychelle Crown et al, staff and support, the participant acknowledges and agrees that:
1. I knowingly and freely assume all responsibility for any risk of loss, property damage or personal injury that may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of my involvement in said fitness class
2. I further agree to release and hold harmless Mychelle Crown, Capital City Raqs, and Thrive Movement Arts staff from all claims and liabilities of any type whatsoever and for damages to, loss or destruction of any property or injury, sickness or death, which may result from my participation in fitness activities.
3. I acknowledge that I am in good physical condition and do not know of any condition or reason that I should not participate in activities.
4. I understand that a medical examination to assure myself of physical fitness is desirable, that obtaining such an examination is my own responsibility.
5. I understand that there are no refunds.
In agreeing to participate in this event, I acknowledge and represent that I read the foregoing Waiver of Liability Form, understand it and agree to it voluntarily as my own free act and deed. I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent. If under 18 my parent or guardian shall also attend and agree to the above.