2025 May Newsletter

May 1

Written By Carrie Patterson

Important Dates

May 2-4 Starz Regional Competition

Location: Midwest Conference Center - 401 West Lake Street, Northlake, IL 60164

Click Here for Schedule

Click here for May 4th Studio Schedule Changes

May 10 Silks and Encore Shows

Location: Ruth Page Center for the Arts - 1016 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610

*Dancers in these performances must arrive in costume, with hair & makeup completed.

Tickets Page Costume Page Hair and Makeup Page

Encore Show:

9:00am - 9:30am - Encore Warmup

9:30am - Performance

In a Galaxy, Show 1:

10:45 am - Arrive

11:00am - 12:15pm - Tech/Dress Rehearsal

12:30pm - Performance

In a Galaxy, Show 2:

1:45pm - Arrive in costume

2:00pm - 3:15pm - Tech/Dress Rehearsal

3:30pm - Performance

May 9-10 Trifecta Dance Festival

Location: Ruth Page Center for the Arts - 1016 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610

See many DMA faculty perform, as well as incredible professional dance companies and individual artists from the greater Chicago area!

Tickets Here

May 12 Last Day of Classes!

May 16 End of Year Company Celebration

Location: Valley Lo Club 2200 Tanglewood Dr, Glenview, IL 60025

Tickets required (on company events bill, inquire if you do not know if you have tickets.)

Attire: Semi-Formal

4:30-6:30 - Elementary school Dancers
7-9pm - Middle &High School Dancers

May 17-18 Recital Weekend!

Location: Christian Heritage Academy - 315 Waukegan Rd, Northfield, IL 60093

*Recital Tech Rehearsals will occur on May 13-15 at Christian Heritage Academy. Each child's name is listed on the tech/dress rehearsal spreadsheet, accessible via password here.

Recital Details Here

May 20-22, 27 Company Auditions

Audition Dates & Times

May 28 Snow Make-Up Day

For Wednesday Classes cancelled on 2/12 due to inclement weather.

Registration for Fall Opens June 9th!

DMA Recitals

Spring Recitals 2025

Purchase your tickets here: Tickets Page

Spring Recitals 2025

Purchase your tickets here: Tickets Page

Beautiful Bouquets

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Recital Photos & Videos

PHOTOSHOOT DAY

WHEN: Monday May 5th, 3:00-8:00pm

WHERE: Glenview studio, 4330 DiPaolo Center, Glenview, IL.

DETAILS: Photo sessions are $40 and are 15 minutes each.

If you would like your children in the same photo, you may sign up for one slot. If you would like individual photos of each child, please sign up for separate slots for each child. If you would like your child photographed in multiple costumes, please sign up for one slot for each costume.

Step 1, Payment: Pay for your photo package here.

Step 2, Sign up: Sign up for your appointment.*

*You can view the sign-up schedule prior to paying for your photo package, but please be sure to only sign up after you have purchased your photo package. Unpaid signups will be deleted. Please do not sign up for extra appointment slots.

RECITAL VIDEOS

Full-length, digital recital videos are $25 each and will be available 3-4 weeks after the show, sent via email. Review your cart selections to ensure you selected the correct recital. Order Here.

All recital information can be found on the Student Portal.

Be a Super Supporter: Our Guide to Recital Etiquette

*“Power of Beauty,” 2024 DMA Spring Recital*

We are so excited to share the hard work and dedication of our talented performers with you! To ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone – the dancers, their families, and fellow audience members – we kindly ask that you observe the following guidelines.

Arrival and Seating:

Please arrive on time to allow yourself ample time to park and find your seats. Due to time restraints, we have to start the performances on time.
Once the performance begins, please enter and exit the auditorium only during intermissions or designated breaks to minimize disruption.

Electronic Devices:

Absolutely no flash photography is permitted during the performance. Flash can be distracting and even dangerous for the performers.
Please ensure all cell phones and other electronic devices are switched to silent or vibrate mode for the duration of the show. Refrain from texting or talking on your phone in the auditorium. The light and noise can be distracting.

During the Performance:

Please remain seated throughout each act or piece.
Encourage children to remain seated and quiet during the performances. If a child becomes restless, please quietly step out of the auditorium.
Refrain from talking, whispering, or making other distracting noises during the performances. Please save conversations for intermission or after the show.
Show your appreciation with enthusiastic applause after each performance piece, not during.

Respect for Performers and Staff:

Please be respectful of all performers, regardless of their age or skill level. They have all worked incredibly hard this season and are proud to present their hard work.
Follow the instructions of recital staff. They are there to help ensure a smooth event.
Please do not go backstage or approach performers before, during, or after the show. We have a check out procedure in place.
Food and Drinks:
- Please do not bring any outside food or drinks into the theater.
Post-Performance:
- Please remain in your seats until the house lights come up and we instruct you with further steps for student pick-up/check out.