“This was our first recital and a fantastic experience for our daughter (4 yr). We had a terrific time!”
Little Stars. ⭐ Big Smiles. ⭐ Forever Fun Memories! ⭐
Annual Recital
Our non-intimidating and age-appropriate environment allows dancers to fully experience performing on stage while developing important life skills.
The Benefits of Performance
Click HERE for our 2025 Recital Info Kit to access all of the essential details about this year’s recital.
- Recital is a fun experience that creates lifetime memories for every dancer and their family.
- The recital allows dancers to fully experience a performing art and the unique feeling of being on stage.
- Preparing for recital is a way for dancers to work on memorization skills, rhythm, technique, teamwork, and much more…and they LOVE having something to be proud of.
- The recital gives our dancers the opportunity to perform in front of an audience in Chicago that will boost self-confidence in everything they do and develop important life skills.
- Family and friends in Chicago get to see and celebrate what their dancers have learned in dance class.
The Benefits of Dance To EvOLvE’s Annual Recital
Click HERE for our 2025 Recital Info Kit to access all of the essential details about this year’s recital.
- Recital is an exciting adventure where your dancer get to create awesome memories with your family!
- It’s their big chance to hit the stage, feel like a superstar, and show off all the cool dance moves they’ve been practicing for family & friends!
- Volunteer opportunities in exchange for benefits such as free tickets (opens mid-March).
- Age appropriate, music, movement and costumes
- Dance To EvOLvE believes in providing students with a non-intimidating and encouraging environment for a memorable experience (no hot or scary lights and no distracting effects).
Dance To EvOLvE’s goal is to ensure everyone has a great time in a non-intimidating, super fun environment!
Recital Requirements/ Policies
Participation
- Dancers must be enrolled in winter session 2 and spring session in order to participate in the recital.
Stage Time and the Performance
- Please be on time for your dancer’s check-in/drop off time so that your dancer does not miss their chance to practice on stage.
- For dancers 2 years & younger, 1 adult will be allowed to stay with them the whole time.
- Dancers 3 years & older, will be dropped off through a organized sign-in and out system and will be supervised by the class parent the entire time.
- There will be NO FILMING ALLOWED during the performances for any reason.
Costume and Tickets Are Non-Refundable
- There are NO refunds on recital after confirming participation.
- Costumes are non-returnable and non-refundable. Please note that costumes are ordered in available sizes based on measurements taken in class, consequently families are responsible for any needed alterations.
- Tickets are non-refundable. Seating is first come first served. (Except for the VIP Experience, which includes early theatre access to the VIP seating area.)
Dancer Attendance In Class
- Attendance is especially important January-April. Any student who misses 3 or more classes during recital season will be evaluated for their readiness to participate in the recital.
The Fun Of Practicing At Home
HAVE FUN PRACTICING WITH YOUR DANCER AT HOME!
Two weeks before the recital, we will invite families into class for Family Film Week. You will be able to record your dancer practicing with their classmates and teacher! Make practicing at home fun for your little one by joining in with them, check out this adorable video for reference!
Families Testimonials About Recital
“I just wanted to let you know how impressed we all were with the recital. It was obvious that you and the volunteers put enormous effort into it. We were also pleased with Cielo’s performance. She looked like she was really having fun and enjoying being on stage. I think that is one of the most important things.”
“Thanks for a great show and for making dance class so fun for Maddie.”
“You did an amazing job today at the recital! Thank you so much for being an inspiration and for being so patient and kind with your students. Your volunteers were very organized and had a smile on their face the entire time they were working.”