2024-25 Dance Season

EPAA 2024-25 Season Calendar

EPAA Dance Curriculum

EPAA Dance Dress Code

EPAA 2024-25 Dance Faculty

Dance Registration:

• Online registration 
• Limited In-Person registration: Please visit ARC during business hours 847.577.3025
• 2024-2025 placement letters for current dancers enrolled in youth classes ages 6+ will be mailed out July 22.  Dancers can enroll in our preschool dance classes based on their age.  If you don’t receive a letter or are new to our program, please contact KSchwarz@ahpd.org.

Important Dates:

• Sep 3-May 23: Dance Season runs 32 weeks
• September 15: Dance class age calculated on Sept. 15, 2024
• No class dates: 10/31 (after 4pm), 11/26-11/30, 12/16-1/4, 3/24-4/4
• Makeup dates may be held on scheduled no-class dates.
• January 15: Dance registration closes
• May 17: Non-recital classes end; recital dress rehearsals begin
• May 30-31: 2025 dance recitals held at Saint Viator High School

2024-25 Dance Season Fees:

• 30-Minute Classes | $251 Residents/$301 Non-Residents
• 45-Minute Classes | $304 Residents/$354 Non-Residents
• 60-Minute Classes | $340 Residents/$390 Non-Residents
• Please note: A costume fee will be added at registration: depending on class/age, fees are $60-$80
• Non-recital class fees are slightly less than fees listed above

Payment Details:

• 50% due at time of registration & 50% charged November 15.
• Option to pay in full.
• Mobile device registration will require 100% payment due.
• Prorated refund requests accepted throughout the season.
• Registration closes and costume fee is non-refundable after January 15

2024 Dance Recital “Rhythm”

Dates & Locations

• Thursday, May 2 2024 at St. Viator High School
• Saturday, May 4 2024 at St. Viator High School

Parent Volunteers

• Those who signed up will assist with their child’s dance class backstage for the entire recital
• No additional siblings are allowed backstage
• Arrival required 45 minutes before recital show time
• 1 free front row seat for you to watch your child’s performance – no ticket needed
• Photography and videography is permitted from your front row seat
• You will receive a $12 credit to your Park District account before registration opens for the next fall season to be used on any AHPD program

Recital Schedule

   Click HERE to see the Recital Showtimes

• The shows are approximately 1 hour long.
• Seating begins 30 minutes before each show.
• Showtimes:
  • Thursday 5PM
  • Thursday 7PM
  • Saturday 9AM
  • Saturday 11AM
  • Saturday 1PM
  • Saturday 3PM
  • Saturday 5PM

• On sale April 11, 2024 at 10AM
• www.ticketor.com/AHPD
• Advance online ticket sales will close May 1
• Tickets are $8 each online & $10 each at the recitals.
• Tickets purchased after May 1 must be purchased on site at the recital.  Exact cash preferred.
• Children 2 years of age and younger do not need a ticket if they are sitting on an adult’s lap.
• Seating is reserved; all seats are assigned.
• Please remember to bring your physical ticket print outs or have your confirmation email out to enter the auditorium.
• The auditorium is designed without steps, so all seating is accessible. Please contact us directly if you need additional accommodations.

Dress Rehearsals

• Please click HERE for your scheduled dress rehearsal day and time.
• All dress rehearsals will take place April 25-May 1 at the Administration Center: 410 N. Arlington Heights Road.
• Evening classes will have their dress rehearsal at their regularly scheduled class time.  Daytime classes are scheduled throughout the week in the evening and will NOT meet at their regularly scheduled class time.
• Dancers are expected to be on time, dressed in full costume and make-up (if necessary) and ready to dance.
• Please be sure your child’s name is on all costume pieces and shoes.
• Several classes will share their dress rehearsal time with another class.
• Upon arrival at the Administration Center, please go to the back Annex section of the building off Evergreen Street where the dance studio is located.
• Parking is available in the West Parking Lot or in the street.

Photography

• Individual pictures will be taken of every dancer at their dress rehearsal, and they will be posted online at vipis.com within 3 weeks for viewing and ordering.
• No flash photography is allowed during the recital performances.

T-Shirts

• Purchase a Recital T-Shirt CLOSED
• Recital t-shirts with all dancers’ names listed on the back are available for $10 each.
• Purchase online by March 23.
• T-shirts will be available for pickup at Dress Rehearsals.
• We will also have T-Shirts for sale at dress rehearsals while supplies last.  Exact cash preferred.

Videography

• Each dancer will receive 1 free digital download of their Recital
• A link for the digital download will be emailed to the head-of-household email address on your Park District account in 4-6 weeks
• DVDs/Flash Drives will be available for purchase until May 9
• DVDs/Flash Drives are $26 each and will be mailed directly to you
• Order your DVDs CLOSED
• Order your MP4 Flash Drives CLOSED

Dancer Drop Off

• Please drop off dancers 30 minutes before your recital.  Staff will be there to assist you.
• Dancers should be dropped off at the dressing rooms located at the back of St. Viator (off Dryden).
• After dropping your dancer off, please enter the auditorium through the main entrance.
• The auditorium will be open 30 minutes before each recital.
• We ask that you please pick your child up after the recital is over and not during the recital.

Vibe Dance Company

Company Goal: Vibe Dance Company is for dancers who have a passion to learn, dance well, and work hard. Students prepare for competitions during their company classes, develop their skills in technique classes, and learn the foundation of all dance in their ballet class. This 12-month commitment from August through July offers a competition dance team experience that places importance on commitment, encouragement, technique, and having fun. There is a specific emphasis on ballet, jazz, lyrical and contemporary dance styles. Auditions take place annually.

2024-2025 Season Auditions

Thank you to all who auditioned: there was an incredible amount of talent among the dancers, and it was wonderful seeing many new faces alongside our returning company members. We appreciate the time each dancer spent preparing for their audition, and we want to congratulate everyone on bravely showing up and putting their best foot forward!

Many hours are put into determining the company list each season–the directors and staff strive to make sure each level, along with the company as a whole, is well-balanced in skill while also meeting the age category requirements put in place by the competitions we attend. This season’s company list is posted HERE!

If your name is not on the list this season, we hope you continue working in your technique classes this year and audition again next year. If you would like feedback from your audition, please email Kate at kschwarz@ahpd.org.

Registration

By registering, you are accepting your spot on the company this season. Registration is due by Thursday, August 22. Please click on the button below that corresponds with your dancer’s 24-25 Vibe level. This will bring you to the AHPD registration portal, just like when you enroll in other AHPD programs, and you will be able to a) check the box for the payment plan (9 mos.) or b) opt to pay your dancer’s tuition in full (with a 5% discount already built in). Since Vibe tuition includes the cost of your dancer’s required ballet class and recital costume, all company members who already enrolled in a ballet class in the upcoming dance season will be refunded for that fee.

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Vibe Add-Ons

NEW MEMBERS: If you are new to Vibe this season, you are required to purchase a Vibe jacket and Vibe backpack as stated in the Vibe Season Information packet. Please click HERE to do so. Returning members may also purchase a new jacket and/or backpack, but it is not required.

2024-2025 Vibe Season Information

2024-2025 Vibe Company Calendar

2024-2025 Vibe Audition Form

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