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Spring Dance Recital
LOCATION
Community Recreation Center 3000 Glenview Road
POINT OF CONTACT
Laura Grunschel
Recreation Supervisor
(847) 920-3927
lgrunschel@wilpark.org
POINT OF CONTACT
Kirsten Markham
Performing Arts Coordinator
(847) 920-3930
kmarkham@wilpark.org
2025 Spring Dance Recital
Dance the Magic
Show Dates: May 31 & June 1
- Cast A: Noon
- Cast B: 3 pm
Tickets go on sale May 13. (Presale begins May 6)
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Cast Details
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Tickets, Swag, Photos & Video
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Rehearsals, Costumes, Hair & Makeup
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Show Info
Cast A and Cast B are comprised of students in the following classes:
Cast A (May 31 & June 1 at Noon) Cast B (May 31 & June 1 at 3 pm) Dance Alliance Dance Alliance Tuesday
Mr Ruben 5 pm Ballet
Ages 5-7 (323004-01)
Monday
Miss Kirsten 4:15 pm Pre Ballet
Ages 3-4 (323002-01)
Wednesday
Miss Aimee 4:30 pm Ballet/Hip Hop
Ages 4-5 (323210-01)
Monday
Miss Hannah 5 pm Lyrical/Tap
Ages 5-7 (323080-01)
Wednesday
Miss Aimee 5:15 pm Ballet
Ages 6-8 (323005-01)
Monday
Miss Hannah 5:45 pm Dance Exploration
(323232-01)
Thursday
Miss Hannah 5:15 pm Jazz/Hip Hop
Ages 6-8 (323227-02)
Tuesday
Mr Ruben 4:15 pm Jazz/Hip Hop
Ages 5-7 (323227-01)
Thursday
Miss Hannah 6 pm Poms/Acro
Ages 7-10 (323047-01)
Wednesday
Miss Kirsten 1 pm Pre Ballet
Ages 3-5 (323002-02)
Friday
Miss Kirsten 9:30 am Pre Ballet
Ages 3-5 (323002-04)
Thursday
Miss Meg 11:15 am Pre Ballet
Ages 3-4 (323002-03)
Saturday
Miss Stefanie 9 am PreBallet
Ages 3-4 (323002-05)
Thursday
Miss Meg 1 pm Hip Hop/Tap
Ages 4-6 (323038-01)
Saturday
Miss Hannah 9:45 am Ballet/Hip Hop
Ages 6-7 (323221-01)
Friday
Miss Aimee 1 pm Pre Acro/Jazz
Ages 3-5 (323121-01)
Saturday
Miss Stefanie 10:45 am Pre Ballet
Ages 3-4 (323002-06)
Saturday
Miss Lauren 9 am Ballet
Ages 4-5 (323003-01)
Saturday
Miss Hannah 10:30 am Ballet Barre/Lyrical
(323009-01)
Saturday
Miss Stefanie 9:45 am Ballet
Ages 5-6 (323003-02)
Saturday
Miss Hannah 11:15 am Contemporary/Hip Hop
(323124-01)
Saturday
Miss Stefanie 11:30 am Ballet/Tap/Hip Hop
Ages 7-10 (323241-01)
Saturday
Miss Stefanie 12:15 pm Ballet/Tap
Ages 5-7 (323204-02)
Cast A and Cast B are comprised of students in the following classes:
| Cast A (May 31 & June 1 at Noon) | Cast B (May 31 & June 1 at 3 pm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Alliance | Dance Alliance | |
Tuesday Mr Ruben 5 pm Ballet Ages 5-7 (323004-01) | Monday Miss Kirsten 4:15 pm Pre Ballet Ages 3-4 (323002-01) | |
Wednesday Miss Aimee 4:30 pm Ballet/Hip Hop Ages 4-5 (323210-01) | Monday Miss Hannah 5 pm Lyrical/Tap Ages 5-7 (323080-01) | |
Wednesday Miss Aimee 5:15 pm Ballet Ages 6-8 (323005-01) | Monday Miss Hannah 5:45 pm Dance Exploration (323232-01) | |
Thursday Miss Hannah 5:15 pm Jazz/Hip Hop Ages 6-8 (323227-02) | Tuesday Mr Ruben 4:15 pm Jazz/Hip Hop Ages 5-7 (323227-01) | |
Thursday Miss Hannah 6 pm Poms/Acro Ages 7-10 (323047-01) | Wednesday Miss Kirsten 1 pm Pre Ballet Ages 3-5 (323002-02) | |
Friday Miss Kirsten 9:30 am Pre Ballet Ages 3-5 (323002-04) | Thursday Miss Meg 11:15 am Pre Ballet Ages 3-4 (323002-03) | |
Saturday Miss Stefanie 9 am PreBallet Ages 3-4 (323002-05) | Thursday Miss Meg 1 pm Hip Hop/Tap Ages 4-6 (323038-01) | |
Saturday Miss Hannah 9:45 am Ballet/Hip Hop Ages 6-7 (323221-01) | Friday Miss Aimee 1 pm Pre Acro/Jazz Ages 3-5 (323121-01) | |
Saturday Miss Stefanie 10:45 am Pre Ballet Ages 3-4 (323002-06) | Saturday Miss Lauren 9 am Ballet Ages 4-5 (323003-01) | |
Saturday Miss Hannah 10:30 am Ballet Barre/Lyrical (323009-01) | Saturday Miss Stefanie 9:45 am Ballet Ages 5-6 (323003-02) | |
Saturday Miss Hannah 11:15 am Contemporary/Hip Hop (323124-01) | Saturday Miss Stefanie 11:30 am Ballet/Tap/Hip Hop Ages 7-10 (323241-01) | |
Saturday Miss Stefanie 12:15 pm Ballet/Tap Ages 5-7 (323204-02) |
$13 per ticket
Performance Tickets Go On Sale:
Pre-sale ticket sales begin May 6 at 10 am
- Pre-sale tickets are limited to 6 tickets per family for all shows (not per show).
- Your household account will be linked to the pre-sale link that will be emailed directly.
General public ticket sales begin May 14 at 10 am.
Tickets are available online, or at the Community Recreation Center front desk. Tickets are reserved seating, and are non-refundable.
Recital Swag
Tank tops, tees, hoodies and sweatpants—order your exclusive 2025 swag. Don’t delay! Order deadline, 5/11/25!
Most of our Recital Swag is available in three colors representing Mickey’s color palette! Click the button above and browse the items to see color options.
- No orders accepted after the deadline.
- No returns or exchanges.
- Swag will be handed out at Dress rehearsal.
Show Video
A link to a complementary digital download will be provided via email after the show.
Professional Photos
Photography purchase link coming soon!
$13 per ticket
Performance Tickets Go On Sale:
Pre-sale ticket sales begin May 6 at 10 am
- Pre-sale tickets are limited to 6 tickets per family for all shows (not per show).
- Your household account will be linked to the pre-sale link that will be emailed directly.
General public ticket sales begin May 14 at 10 am.
Tickets are available online, or at the Community Recreation Center front desk. Tickets are reserved seating, and are non-refundable.
Recital Swag
Tank tops, tees, hoodies and sweatpants—order your exclusive 2025 swag. Don’t delay! Order deadline, 5/11/25!
Most of our Recital Swag is available in three colors representing Mickey’s color palette! Click the button above and browse the items to see color options.
- No orders accepted after the deadline.
- No returns or exchanges.
- Swag will be handed out at Dress rehearsal.
Show Video
A link to a complementary digital download will be provided via email after the show.
Professional Photos
Photography purchase link coming soon!
Blocking Week
- BLOCKING WEEK: May 19-24
During your dancer’s normal class time, our instructors will take them down to the stage to practice spacing and performance etiquette.
No Costumes. Attendance is highly encouraged.
No Dance Classes Monday, May 26-Saturday, May 31!
Dress Rehearsal
- MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSALS: May 28 and 29 from 3:45-8:15 pm. See schedule below!
- Dress Rehearsal is not in show order—please review rehearsal schedules to find your child’s time slot
Please come dressed in Full Costume, Hair and Makeup (info below!) to the theater. Parents are welcome to sit in the back of the theater and watch, or you may drop your dancer off. There will be a check in upon arrival to the theater. Please send only a water bottle, no snack allowed.
Professional photos will be taken during rehearsal as well. After your dancer is finished dancing they will be taken down to the studio for photos (a link will be sent in June for purchasing). After the photos you are free to check your dancer out if done early. ADULTS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE STUDIO FOR PHOTOS. You may sit in the hallway.
Costumes
- Arrive at rehearsal in full costume, hair and makeup – COSTUME SHEET LINKS BELOW WITH ALL INFORMATION
- Tights will be distributed in class week of May 19.
- Hair & Shoes: Hair accessories should be placed on the right side of the head. View your class costume link below for hair style and shoe type (coming May 19)
- Makeup: Full set of makeup including mascara, earth tone eyeshadow (optional for age 6 and under) and red lipstick along with blush on the cheekbones. This is necessary as the strong stage lights wash out faces that do not have make-up. Dance Alliance members please do your performance make up.
- Label your dancer’s name in every costume piece, shoes and tights.
- Remove tags, jewelry and underpants.
- Have plenty of bobby pins, hair pins, hairspray, hair nets, hair ties and safety pins.
Hair & Makeup Tutorials
Costume Sheets
Costume Sheet Downloads Monday Classes Tuesday Classes Wednesday Classes Thursday Classes Friday Classes Saturday Classes
Blocking Week
- BLOCKING WEEK: May 19-24
During your dancer’s normal class time, our instructors will take them down to the stage to practice spacing and performance etiquette.
No Costumes. Attendance is highly encouraged.
No Dance Classes Monday, May 26-Saturday, May 31!
Dress Rehearsal
- MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSALS: May 28 and 29 from 3:45-8:15 pm. See schedule below!
- Dress Rehearsal is not in show order—please review rehearsal schedules to find your child’s time slot
Please come dressed in Full Costume, Hair and Makeup (info below!) to the theater. Parents are welcome to sit in the back of the theater and watch, or you may drop your dancer off. There will be a check in upon arrival to the theater. Please send only a water bottle, no snack allowed.
Professional photos will be taken during rehearsal as well. After your dancer is finished dancing they will be taken down to the studio for photos (a link will be sent in June for purchasing). After the photos you are free to check your dancer out if done early. ADULTS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE STUDIO FOR PHOTOS. You may sit in the hallway.
Costumes
- Arrive at rehearsal in full costume, hair and makeup – COSTUME SHEET LINKS BELOW WITH ALL INFORMATION
- Tights will be distributed in class week of May 19.
- Hair & Shoes: Hair accessories should be placed on the right side of the head. View your class costume link below for hair style and shoe type (coming May 19)
- Makeup: Full set of makeup including mascara, earth tone eyeshadow (optional for age 6 and under) and red lipstick along with blush on the cheekbones. This is necessary as the strong stage lights wash out faces that do not have make-up. Dance Alliance members please do your performance make up.
- Label your dancer’s name in every costume piece, shoes and tights.
- Remove tags, jewelry and underpants.
- Have plenty of bobby pins, hair pins, hairspray, hair nets, hair ties and safety pins.
Hair & Makeup Tutorials
Costume Sheets
| Costume Sheet Downloads | |
|---|---|
| Monday Classes | |
| Tuesday Classes | |
| Wednesday Classes | |
| Thursday Classes | |
| Friday Classes | |
| Saturday Classes | |
Spring Dance Recital Dates and Times
- CAST A Performances: Saturday, May 31 & Sunday, June 1 at Noon
- 11:30 am Cast A arrival
- CAST B Performances: Saturday, May 31 & Sunday, June 1 at 3 pm
- 2:30 pm Cast B arrival
Show Day Information
- Dancers should arrive 30 minutes prior to show start time in full costume, hair and makeup.
- All dancers must be checked into room 107 (under age 14 requires a parent to check in).
- Room 107 will have parent volunteers for supervision. Volunteers are the only adults that can stay in room 107.
- Doors will open 15 minutes prior to show.
- Show time is approximately 1 hour.
- After the performance, one adult must check their child out of room 107.
Order of Show Performance
Cast A Cast B The Magic is Calling The Magic is Calling Colors of the Wind One Little Spark Land of Make Believe When will my Life Begin When we are Human Diamonds in the Sun I’m Still Standing Shake the Room Part of Your World Come on Everybody Blackbird Someday Hawaiian Roller Coster Ride Wonderful Life Rewrite the Stars Show yourself When She loved Me Route 66 Dos Oruguitas We’re all in this Together Once Upon A December Mary Poppins Medley Pride and Joy Butter Under the Sea Riverside Red Toy Story Popcorn Heartbeat Symphony First Snow What Could be Better than This You Can Fly T.E.A.M. Fired Up Everybody Wants to Be a Cat Status Quo Small World Curtain Call A Whole New World Copa Cabana Curtain Call
Spring Dance Recital Dates and Times
- CAST A Performances: Saturday, May 31 & Sunday, June 1 at Noon
- 11:30 am Cast A arrival
- CAST B Performances: Saturday, May 31 & Sunday, June 1 at 3 pm
- 2:30 pm Cast B arrival
Show Day Information
- Dancers should arrive 30 minutes prior to show start time in full costume, hair and makeup.
- All dancers must be checked into room 107 (under age 14 requires a parent to check in).
- Room 107 will have parent volunteers for supervision. Volunteers are the only adults that can stay in room 107.
- Doors will open 15 minutes prior to show.
- Show time is approximately 1 hour.
- After the performance, one adult must check their child out of room 107.
Order of Show Performance
| Cast A | Cast B |
|---|---|
| The Magic is Calling | The Magic is Calling |
| Colors of the Wind | One Little Spark |
| Land of Make Believe | When will my Life Begin |
| When we are Human | Diamonds in the Sun |
| I’m Still Standing | Shake the Room |
| Part of Your World | Come on Everybody |
| Blackbird | Someday |
| Hawaiian Roller Coster Ride | Wonderful Life |
| Rewrite the Stars | Show yourself |
| When She loved Me | Route 66 |
| Dos Oruguitas | We’re all in this Together |
| Once Upon A December | Mary Poppins Medley |
| Pride and Joy | Butter |
| Under the Sea | Riverside |
| Red | Toy Story |
| Popcorn | Heartbeat Symphony |
| First Snow | What Could be Better than This |
| You Can Fly | T.E.A.M. |
| Fired Up | Everybody Wants to Be a Cat |
| Status Quo | Small World |
| Curtain Call | A Whole New World |
| Copa Cabana | |
| Curtain Call |
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