In preparation, Shaindy Zudick, the school's director of student activities, attended a showcase performance for teachers and came away impressed.

The first results show departed from the traditional format to present a "showcase performance" from the Top 24, prior to announcing the voting results.

But the principal draw is something else: showcase performances like the one put on by the H. T. Chen company.

He tells parents that if their child does not get a solo in the final showcase performance, then that will be a good life lesson.

As the company model has come undone, showcase performances and festivals have become ever more numerous and important.

The couple are avid ballroom dancers, and have participated in a number of showcase performances.

Furthermore, there are additional showcase performances where students are able to do their class projects for a larger community.

On 5 March, the band took part in a showcase performance as part of the Fuse Festival.

The tour usually concludes with a public showcase performance at Tivoli Theatre.

He is putting the show together for one major showcase performance in the spring in aid of arts and community charities.