Summer 2025
Conditioning
Stretch & Strengthening class recommended for levels C, D & E, or ages 10 and up. Dancers will learn strengthening exercises and focus on ways to stretch to prepare for class and performances. 30 minute class once a week.
Stretch & Strengthening class recommended for levels C, D & E, or ages 10 and up. Dancers will learn strengthening exercises and focus on ways to stretch to prepare for class and performances. 30 minute class once a week.
Monday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Monday
Level D/E Monday, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe. 2 1/2 hour class
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Level D/E Monday, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe. 2 1/2 hour class
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Monday
10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Repertoire 2- Mondays
Dancers will learn choreography for the Summer Intensive Performance in August. Class is included in Studio Company tuition, and open to registration for level D & E students
Dancers will learn choreography for the Summer Intensive Performance in August. Class is included in Studio Company tuition, and open to registration for level D & E students
Monday
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Classical Variations
Classical Variations. Students will learn variations from classical ballets. Required for Studio Company, and recommended for students in levels C, D & E
Classical Variations. Students will learn variations from classical ballets. Required for Studio Company, and recommended for students in levels C, D & E
Monday
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Competition Team Rehearsal
Weekly rehearsal for Competition team. Registration by Audition only. Attendance is required for all members of the 2024-25 team. Absences must be approved by the competition director.
Weekly rehearsal for Competition team. Registration by Audition only. Attendance is required for all members of the 2024-25 team. Absences must be approved by the competition director.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Level C Monday
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe to prepare the students for pointe shoes. 2-hour class/week
Enrollment with instructor approval
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe to prepare the students for pointe shoes. 2-hour class/week
Enrollment with instructor approval
Monday
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Preballet Tuesday
An introduction to movement, music, and beginning ballet for ages 3-5 year-old. Class is 45 minutes once a week.
Tuition listed is for 4 weeks of class.
An introduction to movement, music, and beginning ballet for ages 3-5 year-old. Class is 45 minutes once a week.
Tuition listed is for 4 weeks of class.
Tuesday
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Tuesday
Level D/E Tuesday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe 2 1/2 hour class
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Level D/E Tuesday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe 2 1/2 hour class
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Tuesday
10:15 AM to 12:45 PM
10:15 AM to 12:45 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Repertoire 2- Tuesdays
Dancers will learn choreography for the Summer Intensive Performance in August. Class is included in Studio Company tuition, and open to registration for level D & E students
Dancers will learn choreography for the Summer Intensive Performance in August. Class is included in Studio Company tuition, and open to registration for level D & E students
Tuesday
1:15 PM to 2:15 PM
1:15 PM to 2:15 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Character
Character dance is the stylized representation of movements and styles from traditional and national folk dances, used to provide divertissements for story ballets. Character is an important part of classical ballet curriculum. It is required for the studio company, and strongly recommended for all other level C, D & E students.
Character dance is the stylized representation of movements and styles from traditional and national folk dances, used to provide divertissements for story ballets. Character is an important part of classical ballet curriculum. It is required for the studio company, and strongly recommended for all other level C, D & E students.
Tuesday
2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Contemporary/Jazz
Contemporary/Jazz combination class, intermediate level. Required for Studio Company and Competition team members, and recommended for levels C, D & E, or ages 9 and up. Some ballet experience recommended.
Contemporary/Jazz combination class, intermediate level. Required for Studio Company and Competition team members, and recommended for levels C, D & E, or ages 9 and up. Some ballet experience recommended.
Tuesday
3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Jazz/Hip Hop (ages 6-9)
Beginning level Jazz/Hip Hop class, recommended for ages 6-9. No experience required.
Beginning level Jazz/Hip Hop class, recommended for ages 6-9. No experience required.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Adult Intermediate Ballet
A ballet class for adults and older teens (16 and up). Intermediate level students. 1 hour class once a week. Zoom option is available. Please notify us if you prefer Zoom.
A ballet class for adults and older teens (16 and up). Intermediate level students. 1 hour class once a week. Zoom option is available. Please notify us if you prefer Zoom.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Adult Intermediate Ballet with Prepointe
A ballet class for adults and older teens (16 and up). Intermediate level students. This class option includes 30 minutes of Prepointe. 1 1/2 hour class once a week. Zoom option is available. Please notify us if you prefer Zoom.
A ballet class for adults and older teens (16 and up). Intermediate level students. This class option includes 30 minutes of Prepointe. 1 1/2 hour class once a week. Zoom option is available. Please notify us if you prefer Zoom.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Adult Contemporary/Hip Hop
A beginning level contemporary & hip hop class for adults and older teens (16 & up).. No experience required. 1 hour class once a week. Zoom option is available. Please let us know if you prefer Zoom
A beginning level contemporary & hip hop class for adults and older teens (16 & up).. No experience required. 1 hour class once a week. Zoom option is available. Please let us know if you prefer Zoom
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Wednesday
Level D/E Wednesday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe. 2 1/2 hour class
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Level D/E Wednesday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe. 2 1/2 hour class
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Wednesday
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Level C Wednesday
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. 2 hour class/week
Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 6 hours a week.
Enrollment with instructor approval
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. 2 hour class/week
Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 6 hours a week.
Enrollment with instructor approval
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Adult Beginning Ballet
A beginning ballet class for adults and older teens (16 and up). No experience necessary. 1 hour class once a week. Zoom option is available. Please notify us if you prefer Zoom.
A beginning ballet class for adults and older teens (16 and up). No experience necessary. 1 hour class once a week. Zoom option is available. Please notify us if you prefer Zoom.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Thursday
Level D/E Thursday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe 2 1/2-hour class
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Level D/E Thursday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe 2 1/2-hour class
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Thursday
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Friday
Level D/E Friday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe 2 1/2-hour class
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Level D/E Friday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe 2 1/2-hour class
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Friday
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Repertoire 2- Fridays
Dancers will learn choreography for the Summer Intensive Performance in August. Class is included in Studio Company tuition, and open to registration for level D & E students
Dancers will learn choreography for the Summer Intensive Performance in August. Class is included in Studio Company tuition, and open to registration for level D & E students
Friday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Preteen/Teen Beginning Ballet
Beginning ballet class for teens and preteens. No experience required. Recommended for ages 10-15, or with instructor permission.
Beginning ballet class for teens and preteens. No experience required. Recommended for ages 10-15, or with instructor permission.
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Preteen/Teen Beginning Ballet with workshop
Beginning ballet class for teens and preteens. No experience required. Recommended for ages 10-15, or with instructor permission. Includes 30 minutes workshop rehearsal for Summer Intensive Performance.
Beginning ballet class for teens and preteens. No experience required. Recommended for ages 10-15, or with instructor permission. Includes 30 minutes workshop rehearsal for Summer Intensive Performance.
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
The Mix
Pop music dance class for adults. Adult hip hop. Class cards are $72 for 6 classes ($12/class) or drop in for $14/class.
Pop music dance class for adults. Adult hip hop. Class cards are $72 for 6 classes ($12/class) or drop in for $14/class.
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Level D Full curriculum
Level D: Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe 4x/week, Character 1 hour/week, Stretch & Strengthening 30
minutes/week; total 10 hours a week.
Students must pick which 4 out of 5 days of technique/pointe classes to attend and inform the studio office
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Level D: Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe 4x/week, Character 1 hour/week, Stretch & Strengthening 30
minutes/week; total 10 hours a week.
Students must pick which 4 out of 5 days of technique/pointe classes to attend and inform the studio office
Enrollment with instructor approval only
M 10:30 AM-1:00 PM
Tu 10:15 AM-12:45 PM
W 10:30 PM-12:30 PM
Th 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
F 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Tu 10:15 AM-12:45 PM
W 10:30 PM-12:30 PM
Th 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
F 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Level D full curriculum with Repertoire 2
Level D: Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe 4x/week,3 hours repertoire/week; total 13 hours a week.
extra per class for rehearsal (15.5 hours/week)
Schedule includes a 30-minute lunch break.
Students must pick which 4 out of 5 days of technique/pointe classes to attend and inform the studio office.
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Level D: Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe 4x/week,3 hours repertoire/week; total 13 hours a week.
extra per class for rehearsal (15.5 hours/week)
Schedule includes a 30-minute lunch break.
Students must pick which 4 out of 5 days of technique/pointe classes to attend and inform the studio office.
Enrollment with instructor approval only
M 10:30 AM-2:30 PM
Tu 10:15 AM-2:15 PM
W 10:00 AM-12:30 AM
Th 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
F 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Tu 10:15 AM-2:15 PM
W 10:00 AM-12:30 AM
Th 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
F 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Level E Full Curriculum
Level E: Ballet technique & Pointe 5x/week. Total 12.5 hours a week.
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Level E: Ballet technique & Pointe 5x/week. Total 12.5 hours a week.
Enrollment with instructor approval only
M 10:30 AM-1:00 PM
Tu 10:15 AM-12:45 PM
W 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Th 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
F 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Tu 10:15 AM-12:45 PM
W 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Th 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
F 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Level E Full curriculum with Repertoire 2
Level E: Ballet technique & Pointe 5x/week. Repertoire 3 hours/week. Total 15.5 hours a week.
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Level E: Ballet technique & Pointe 5x/week. Repertoire 3 hours/week. Total 15.5 hours a week.
Enrollment with instructor approval only
M 10:30 AM-2:30 PM
Tu 10:15 AM-2:15 PM
W 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Th 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
F 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Tu 10:15 AM-2:15 PM
W 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Th 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
F 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Senior Studio Company 2
Senior Studio Company 2: By audition only: Ballet technique & Pointe 5x/week. Character 1 hour/week, Conditioning 30 minutes/week, Contemporary/Jazz 1/12 hours/week, Classical Variations 1 hour/week, Repertoire 3 hours/week and Performance rehearsal 3 hours/week. Total 22.5 hours a week.
Masterclasses and performance fees included.
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. Enrollment by audition only
Senior Studio Company 2: By audition only: Ballet technique & Pointe 5x/week. Character 1 hour/week, Conditioning 30 minutes/week, Contemporary/Jazz 1/12 hours/week, Classical Variations 1 hour/week, Repertoire 3 hours/week and Performance rehearsal 3 hours/week. Total 22.5 hours a week.
Masterclasses and performance fees included.
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. Enrollment by audition only
M 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
Tu 10:15 AM-4:45 PM
W 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
Th 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
F 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Tu 10:15 AM-4:45 PM
W 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
Th 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
F 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Intro to Acro Mini-Series
Sure! Here's a polished and inviting class description you can use for your **Introduction to Acro Dance** mini-series:
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Tumble, stretch, and soar! This fun and upbeat 4-week class introduces dancers to the exciting world of Acro Dance—a fusion of dance technique and acrobatic skills. Students will safely learn basic acro movements such as rolls, balances, flexibility drills, and introductory tricks, all while building strength, coordination, and confidence.
Perfect for beginners—no previous dance or gymnastics experience required!
Sure! Here's a polished and inviting class description you can use for your **Introduction to Acro Dance** mini-series:
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Tumble, stretch, and soar! This fun and upbeat 4-week class introduces dancers to the exciting world of Acro Dance—a fusion of dance technique and acrobatic skills. Students will safely learn basic acro movements such as rolls, balances, flexibility drills, and introductory tricks, all while building strength, coordination, and confidence.
Perfect for beginners—no previous dance or gymnastics experience required!
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Beginning Ballet Saturday (Levels A & B)
Level A transitions from Pre-Ballet to a structured ballet class, which includes stretch, barre and center,
learning positions, combinations, and ballet vocabulary. Curriculum requirements 1.5-hour class once
a week.. No experience required for level A.
Level B builds on the technique learned in Level A and progresses to more advanced technique and
combinations. Level B requires instructor approval. Full curriculum requirements: 1.5-hour class twice a week
Level A transitions from Pre-Ballet to a structured ballet class, which includes stretch, barre and center,
learning positions, combinations, and ballet vocabulary. Curriculum requirements 1.5-hour class once
a week.. No experience required for level A.
Level B builds on the technique learned in Level A and progresses to more advanced technique and
combinations. Level B requires instructor approval. Full curriculum requirements: 1.5-hour class twice a week
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Mini Competition Team rehearsal
Mini-Competition Team weekly rehearsal. Enrollment by audition only. Attendance is required for members of the mini-team. Absences must be approved by the competition director.
Mini-Competition Team weekly rehearsal. Enrollment by audition only. Attendance is required for members of the mini-team. Absences must be approved by the competition director.
Saturday
11:45 AM to 12:15 PM
11:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Level C Saturday
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe to prepare the students for pointe shoes. 2 hour class/week
Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 6 hours a week.
Enrollment with instructor approval
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe to prepare the students for pointe shoes. 2 hour class/week
Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 6 hours a week.
Enrollment with instructor approval
Saturday
12:15 PM to 2:15 PM
12:15 PM to 2:15 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Level C Full curriculum with repertoire 1
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 7.5 hours a week. This class includes 1/2 hour extra per class for repertoire for summer intensive (7.5 hours/week)
Enrollment with instructor approval
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 7.5 hours a week. This class includes 1/2 hour extra per class for repertoire for summer intensive (7.5 hours/week)
Enrollment with instructor approval
M 4:30 PM-7:00 PM
W 4:30 PM-7:00 PM
Sa 12:15 PM-2:45 PM
W 4:30 PM-7:00 PM
Sa 12:15 PM-2:45 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Level C Full curriculum
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 6 hours a week.
Enrollment with instructor approval
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 6 hours a week.
Enrollment with instructor approval
M 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
W 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Sa 12:15 PM-2:15 PM
W 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Sa 12:15 PM-2:15 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Junior Studio Company
Junior Studio Company: By audition only: Ballet technique & Prepointe 3x/week. Character 1 hour/week, Conditioning 30 minutes/week, Contemporary/Jazz 1 1/2 hours/week, Classical Variations 1 hour/week, Repertoire 1.5 hours/week and Performance rehearsal 3 hours/week. Total 14.5 hours a week.
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Masterclasses and performance fees included.
Junior Studio Company: By audition only: Ballet technique & Prepointe 3x/week. Character 1 hour/week, Conditioning 30 minutes/week, Contemporary/Jazz 1 1/2 hours/week, Classical Variations 1 hour/week, Repertoire 1.5 hours/week and Performance rehearsal 3 hours/week. Total 14.5 hours a week.
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Masterclasses and performance fees included.
M 2:30 PM-7:00 PM
Tu 2:20 PM-4:45 PM
W 1:00 PM-7:00 PM
F 2:30 PM-7:00 PM
Sa 12:15 PM-2:45 PM
Tu 2:20 PM-4:45 PM
W 1:00 PM-7:00 PM
F 2:30 PM-7:00 PM
Sa 12:15 PM-2:45 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Nutcracker auditions ages 5-6
Auditions for the 2025 Chicago Festival Ballet Nutcracker production, November 30th at 2pm at the Rialto Square theatre in Joliet. For ages 5-6. Preregistration required.
Rehearsals begin the week of June 23. Rehearsal time is billed at regular tuition rates. Performance fee varies, depending on roles received.
Auditions for the 2025 Chicago Festival Ballet Nutcracker production, November 30th at 2pm at the Rialto Square theatre in Joliet. For ages 5-6. Preregistration required.
Rehearsals begin the week of June 23. Rehearsal time is billed at regular tuition rates. Performance fee varies, depending on roles received.
Sunday
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Nutcracker auditions ages 7-12
Auditions for the 2025 Chicago Festival Ballet Nutcracker production, November 30th at 2pm at the Rialto Square theatre in Joliet. For ages 7-12. Preregistration required.
Rehearsals begin the week of June 23rd. Rehearsal time is billed at regular tuition rates. Performance fee varies, depending on roles received.
Auditions for the 2025 Chicago Festival Ballet Nutcracker production, November 30th at 2pm at the Rialto Square theatre in Joliet. For ages 7-12. Preregistration required.
Rehearsals begin the week of June 23rd. Rehearsal time is billed at regular tuition rates. Performance fee varies, depending on roles received.
Sunday
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center
Nutcracker auditions ages 13 and up
Auditions for the 2025 Chicago Festival Ballet Nutcracker production, November 30 at 2pm at the Rialto Square theatre in Joliet. Select dancers will perform on Sunday December 7th with the Danville Symphony Orchestra . For ages 13 and up. Preregistration required.
Rehearsals begin the week of June 23rd. Rehearsal time is billed at regular tuition for dancers of student age. Performance fee varies, depending on roles received.
Auditions for the 2025 Chicago Festival Ballet Nutcracker production, November 30 at 2pm at the Rialto Square theatre in Joliet. Select dancers will perform on Sunday December 7th with the Danville Symphony Orchestra . For ages 13 and up. Preregistration required.
Rehearsals begin the week of June 23rd. Rehearsal time is billed at regular tuition for dancers of student age. Performance fee varies, depending on roles received.
Sunday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
VH Dance Center