NAPERVILLE DANCE ACADEMY
The Naperville Dance Academy program consists of two areas: Recital Dance: 9-month program, culminating in our June dance recital Seasonal Dance: non-recital, adult dance, specialty classes Recital Dance Programs: 9-Month Program Register now for the 2026-2027 season of recital dance programs! These programs run from September-May and participants perform in the annual spring dance recital in June. This year’s recital format includes rehearsals and pictures on Saturday, June 5 and shows on Sunday, June 6, 2027. 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, June 6. We unfortunately cannot accommodate sibling requests. On Saturday, June 5, each class will have a 40-minute scheduled time slot for rehearsal and pictures. Each show on Sunday, June 6 will run approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Performance times, ticket information and more details will be released in March 2027. 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, June 5, 2027 Recital Date: Sunday, June 6, 2027 Location: Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Specific rehearsal and recital times and information will be given in March 2027. Recital Class Weeks Tuesday, September 8 – Saturday, December 5 & Saturday, December 12, 2026 and Monday, January 4-Saturday May 22, 2027 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, 2026 and March 1, 2027. 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 19-Saturday, October 24. 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 2027. Parents are responsible for providing tights for the dance costume; specific information will be provided in March 2027. 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: • Tuesday, September 8-Saturday, December 5 & Saturday December 12, 2026 • Monday, January 4-Saturday May 22, 2027 NO CLASS: • Saturday, October 31 • Monday, November 23-Saturday, November 28 • Monday, March 29-Saturday, April 3 PARENT OBSERVATION: • Monday, October 19-Saturday October 24 • Monday, November 30-Saturday, December 5
• Monday, March 22-Saturday March 27 • Monday, May 24-Saturday, May 29 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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