Thank You

Congratulations On An Excellent Show!

Thank you to our many volunteers, staff, dancers, and TDS families

for creating such an enjoyable event.

Recital Pictures

Check out the amazing work of Tim Hara and our dancers here.

Recital DVDs

Will be mailed in 4-6 weeks if you opted for delivery. Families who did not choose the delivery option will be notified when DVDs are available for pick-up at the studio.

Independence Day Parade - March With TDS

Student Choreography Showcase

This summer for ages 10+. Read more...

Summer Classes Begin Sunday!

Take advantage of our flexible makeup policy to allow for summer vacations.

Schedule By Day

Schedule By Level

Important Dates:

June 15	Summer Classes Begin
July 3	Select Classes Cancelled (no classes from 7:30pm on)
July 4	Happy Independence Day! No classes.
July 4	Independence Day Parade With TDS
July 8	Deadline for Student Choreography Showcase Entry
August 6	TDS Companies Perform with Dance In The Parks @ Austin Town Hall
August 8	Student Choreography Showcase @ TDS
August 10	TDS Companies Open Chicago Sky WNBA Game
August 16	Last Day of Summer Classes
August 21	July 3rd Makeup Select Classes (only classes 7:30-10:00pm)
August 22	July 4th Makeup Classes
August 24	Fall Classes Begin

Dancers of all ages and levels are invited to march with

TranscenDance Studios in the

Oak Park Independence Day Parade!

Friday, July 4th

8:45 am - TDS Company Dancers

9:15 am - TDS Students

10:00 am - Parade Begins

Location: Additional information about meeting locations and group numbers will be released as we near parade date.

Attire: TDS studio t-shirt (any color), black shorts, and comfortable shoes.

RSVP: Please rsvp here so we know to look for you!

Additional Info:

TDS will supply water for all TDS parade participants.
Parents of younger dancers, feel free to bring the decorated wagon!
Dancers under the age of 8 must be escorted by a parent or older sibling through the entire parade route. All participants (dancers, parents, siblings, friends) walking in the parade must wear a TDS Studio T-shirt and black shorts. Older dancers should carry a cell phone in order to contact parents at the end of the parade. Parents are responsible for their children of all ages once the parade has ended.

Student Choreography Showcase

All students ages 10 and up are invited to participate in our Student Choreography Showcase. The showcase will be an informal performance for family and friends held in studio 1 at TDS on Friday, August 8. The deadline for submission is July 8. This event is free to participate in and free to watch. Please reserve your slot by using the link below.

STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE SIGN UP

Date: Friday, August 8

Dancer Arrival: 6:45pm

Performance: 7:00-7:45pm

Rules & Guidelines

Choreographers: Choreographers entering work must be TDS students. Group choreography (multiple choreographers) is allowed. Structured improvography is permitted. Be sure to note all choreographers when signing up.

Choreography: All routines must be entirely original works.

Number of Entries: Choreographers may be listed on up to three different group choreography projects. A choreographer may present no more than 2 individual entries where they are listed as the sole choreographer.

Styles: All styles of dance are welcome.

Group Size: Solos through large groups are allowed.

Performers: Performers must be TDS students.

Costumes: Costumes may be elaborate or simple, and should reflect the choreographer's artistic direction. Keep in mind that this is an informal showcase. Costumes must be appropriate for all ages.

Props (items held by dancers and are moved at least one time in the routine): Are permitted.

Stage Set (or scenery): Is not allowed.

Music: Please remove all profanity and explicit content from your music. Music must be presented on a CD for review 7 days before the showcase. Please record only one track per CD. We will be using the CDs for the showcase, but be sure to bring a backup music option (CD, ipod/pad/phone, computer).

Length: Routines should be less than 2 minutes and 45 seconds long.

There are a limited number of slots for the performance, so be sure to sign up early!

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