Dance Company

A fun opportunity to dance MORE! Be part of a team.

Develop dance skills, performance abilities and self-confidence. Dancers perform multiple pieces at 3 dance competitions, community performances, park district showcases and the annual Spring Dance Recital.

2024 Auditions: click here

Competition Team

• Ages 8+ (must be 8 by September 1)
• Perform at Scarecrow Fest, all Showcases, and 1 other local performance/community event
• Attend Activate Your Artistry Convention
• Compete at 3 competitions
• Requirements per week: (Sept-May)
  • 1 Company technique class
  • 1 Company technique class of your choice
  • 1 Large group dance rehearsal
  • 1 Small group dance rehearsal
  • Additional options: other group dances, solos, duets and/or trios, other Company technique classes, recital classes

Mini Competition Team

• Ages 7-8 (must be age 7 or 8 as of January 1)
• 7 year-olds are eligible to audition ONLY if they have completed one year on Performance Team 1
• Learn and compete one mini group dance
• Compete at 2 competitions with the Competition Team
• Perform at Scarecrow Fest, 1 other local performance/community event, all Showcases, and Recital
• Requirements per week: (Sept-May)
  • 1 Company technique class
  • 1 Recital technique class
  • 1 Mini competition group dance rehearsal

Performance Team

• 2 levels based on age and skill ability
• Perform at Scarecrow Fest, all Showcases, 2-3 local performance/community events, and Recital
• Requirements per week: (Sept-May)
  • 1 Recital technique class
  • 1 Performance Team rehearsal