Our Spring Seasonal Showcase is here, and you're invited to check out the hard work of our students as they take the stage with our Left of the Dial vs. Best of the 2010s show!

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
• Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
• Location: Bellmore Movies & Showplace, 222 Pettit Ave, Bellmore NY 11710
• Allowed ages: All ages show!
• Tickets: No tickets necessary!

PARKING & ARRIVAL

Parking is available in the parking lot under the LIRR Station, on Pettit Avenue, behind the theater on Grand Avenue, and in the lot behind the theater. Once you arrive, enter the building through the main entrance on Pettit Avenue. Performance students will be ushered to a waiting area before being brought backstage, and guests will be asked to wait in the lobby until the previous show concludes.

PERFORMING STUDENTS MUST REPORT TO THE VENUE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME!

additional information

• This is a general admission event. Seats are on a first come, first serve basis, but we generally recommend sitting towards the middle of the theater for the best experience!
• Hearing protection is strongly recommended for all guests (please bring from home).
• By attending School of Rock's Spring Seasonal Showcase, you agree to adhere to the school's policies and code of conduct.

about LEFT OF THE DIAL

Alternative rock from a time before “alternative” was a genre, Left of the Dial refers to the underground rock featured on many college radio stations in the 1980s and early 1990s, before Grunge swept alternative music into the mainstream. These college stations often broadcast at lower frequencies, which were located on the far left side of the analog FM radio dial. The term “Left of the Dial” was coined in a song by The Replacements, and an eventual compilation album by Rhino Records further cemented the phrase as a nickname for this era of music. A few of the bands and artists from this era found mainstream success, but all of them began as DIY underdogs and were incredibly influential in the evolution of the Grunge and Indie Rock that defined rock music in the 90s and 2000s. Left of the Dial is known for its wide variety of musical styles and unique personalities, including artists like Sonic Youth, REM, The Pixies, Depeche Mode, Meat Puppets, Kate Bush, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, The Smiths, and Dinosaur Jr. Students of all instruments and experience levels can expect good challenges playing these songs that often still sound innovative, even today.

ABOUT BEST OF THE 2010S

School of Rock pays tribute to the past decade of Rock and Roll! The 2010s proved that rock and roll is alive and well, with diverse artists such as Adele, Imagine Dragons, Tame Impala, H.E.R., and St. Vincent all rising to prominence in the music world. These current artists combine modern production techniques with retro-sounding riffs and song structures, resulting in today's chart topping hits. While the music itself has generally evolved somewhat from decades past - less guitar solos, more keyboards, and more influence from Hip Hop and R&B - the spirit of Rock and Roll remains as vital as ever. This show will be a stylistically diverse recap of the best music from the decade, featuring modern takes on Punk (Green Day, My Chemical Romance), Blues (Gary Clark Jr., Black Keys), Pop (Taylor Swift, Katy Perry), Rock and Roll (Greta Van Fleet, The Dead Weather), and more! A great show for students of any instrument and experience level.

Check out the rest of our shows during our showcase, live at the Bellmore Movies & Showplace!

about school of rock

The Performance Program at School of Rock Rockville Centre is our hallmark music program, where tens of thousands of students enroll each year. It consists of a weekly group rehearsal where kids and teens learn by playing rock music's most iconic songs with a band composed of their peers. Students are assigned songs and parts that are tailored to them based on their age, experience and ability to learn new skills and concepts. Students then work through their parts in weekly private music lessons, refining the skills and concepts that those songs introduce. The goal of this curriculum is to prepare kids and teens for live performances. Every few months, School of Rock Rockville Centre Performance Program students take the stage and play at local music venues in front of a live audience.