NAPERVILLE DANCE ACADEMY
The Naperville Dance Academy program consists of two areas: Recital Dance: 9-month program, culminating in our May dance recital Seasonal Dance: non-recital, adult dance, specialty classes Recital Dance Programs: 9-Month Program Register now for the 2025-2026 season of recital dance programs! These programs run from September-May and participants perform in the annual spring dance recital in May. This year’s recital format is rehearsals and pictures on Saturday, May 30 and four shows on Sunday, May 31. If your dancer is in multiple classes or you have multiple dancers in the program, they may be in different shows. Each recital class performs in one show on Sunday, May 31. We unfortunately cannot accommodate sibling requests. On Saturday, May 30, each class will have a 40-minute scheduled time slot for rehearsal and pictures. Each show on Sunday, May 31 will run approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Performance times, ticket information and more details will be released in March 2026. Students may not enroll after the first day of class. Parent observation opportunities will be held during the season. Please register at least one week prior to the class start date. Parents must attend a 5-minute mandatory meeting at their child’s first class. Rehearsal and Recital Information Rehearsal Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Recital Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 Location: Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Specific rehearsal and recital times and information will be given in March 2026. Recital Class Weeks Monday, September 8 – Saturday, December 6 & Friday, December 12, 2025 and Monday, January 5 - Saturday, May 23, 2026 Recital Dance FAQs How do I register and pay for Recital Dance Programs? There are two payment options: • Pay in full for the 9-month Recital Dance Program. • The first payment is due at the time of registration and then enroll in the automatic payment plan where an additional two equal payments will be charged to a credit/debit card. These payments will occur on December 1, 2025 and March 1, 2026. Each class payment will be charged individually. Please call 630-848-5000 to notify us of any credit card changes. Credit/debit cards that are declined will be charged a $25 service fee by the Naperville Park District and may result in the forfeiture of this payment option. How do I pay and get measured for the dance costume? Included in the cost of the dance program is a nonrefundable dance costume fee. Costumes are ordered by the end of November and this cost is nonrefundable after the order has been placed. Parents will assist with costume sizing and must attend class during parent observation week, Monday, October 20-Saturday, October 25. Parents are responsible for alterations if needed. Exchanges will be made only if approved by the instructor and Dance Coordinator and communicated within two days of receiving the costume. Costumes will be distributed in class as they arrive in early 2026. Parents are responsible for providing tights for the dance costume; specific information will be provided in March 2026. For our full dance costume policy, please visit napervilleparks.org/dance
Will more Recital Programs be offered that begin in January? In the Winter Program Guide, which is released in late November, we will have a few additional new programs that will be a part of the recital. These new recital programs will be beginner level programs for dancers ages 3-10 years old. If your child is enrolled in a seasonal program for the fall, they will have an opportunity to register for a new recital program that begins in January. Recital classes that begin in the fall will not be open for registration in the winter. For dance code information please visit napervilleparks.org/dance
DATES: • Monday, September 8 – Saturday, December 6 & Friday, December 12, 2025 and • Monday, January 5 - Saturday, May 23, 2026 NO CLASS: • Friday, October 31 • Monday, November 24-Saturday, November 29 • Saturday, March 14 for RCC classes only • Monday, March 30-Saturday, April 4 PARENT OBSERVATION: • Monday, October 20-Saturday, October 25 • Monday, December 1-Saturday, December 6
• Saturday, March 21-Friday, March 27 • Monday, May 18-Saturday, May 23 RECITAL PROGRAM LEVELS: Please note: Students will remain in the same level for multiple years. Level 2: Prerequisite of Level 1 or Dance Coordinator approval Level 3: Prerequisite of Level 2 or Dance Coordinator approval Level 4: Prerequisite of Level 3 or Dance Coordinator approval Level 5: Prerequisite of Level 4 or Dance Coordinator approval Students in Level 2 and above are strongly encouraged to take at least two classes a week to continue training and improving their technique and skills. Junior: Beginner Level Level 1: Beginner Level •• Due to the continued growth of our program, we are not able to offer make-up classes. Make-up classes for cancelled classes by the instructor will be decided on a class by class basis. For dress code information, please visit napervilleparks.org/dance
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