TEAM BONDING EVENT!

Saturday, October 25th beginning at 5:00PM

SCHEDULE:

Fun Stations from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Bonfire (weather permitting) from 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Pick Up time from 9:30pm - 10:00pm

at YPAC Studio

We’re looking for parent volunteers who would like to help make it happen! You can:

🔥 Sign up to run a station

🎨 Set up or help clean up

🎁 Donate supplies for the stations

UPCOMING EVENTS/PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITES

(For our Conservatory dancers level 2 and up)

YPAC Thriller Dance

Perform Thriller and also get the chance to teach it and dance alongside the community.

DETAILS:

  • Performance Date: Saturday, October 18

    • Report Time: 10:30AM Salon Social 223 S. Bridge St Yorkville ***Arrive in full Zombie costume/makeup

    • Performance: 10:30AM-11:30AM on West block on Rt. 47 and Van Emmon St.

    • Miss Emily will then walk the Thriller Dancers down to Southbank Original BBQ for a final performance at 12:00.

    • Performance: 12:00 PM at YPACalooza during Bizz Boo at Southbank BBQ 129 E. Hydraulic St. Yorkville

    • Stay after to cheer on our Rock & Grow, Gig Out & Grow, and Grow 2 Gig performers!

  • Rehearsal: Sunday, October 5 from 2:30–4:00PM at YPAC

  • Costumes:

    • Old dance clothes, ripped tights, and wild hair

      “Friendly zombie” look (black, white, and gray – family friendly)

    • Sneakers (outside performance; if weather is bad, event will move indoors)

YPAC's Dancing Santas

We’re continuing our Dancing Santa’s Tradition this year with several exciting chances to perform

DETAILS:

  • Performances:

    • Friday, November 21 from 6:00–6:15PM before the parade and approximately 6:55PM after the parade at Riverfront Park Yorkville.

    • December 6 - meet at 8:45 AM, walk begins at 9:00 AM Suicide Prevention Walk (starting from Pinheadz in Yorkville)

    • December 20 | YPAC’s Winter Wonderland Show Rosary HS Aurora Time TBA

  • Rehearsal: Saturday, October 25 from 2:00–4:00PM at YPAC

  • Costumes:

    • Santa suit & beard (provided by YPAC)

    • Shoes: black tennis shoes (for street) + black jazz shoes (for marley)

NUTRITION GUIDE

The first step to succeeding in competitions (or anything in life) is being healthy! Check out our nutrition guide to make sure you're eating everything you need to have the energy required to dance

Fee Schedule

  • Admin Fee: $100

    • Due April 12, 2025 (by auditions)

  • Choreography Fee: $125 - $500

    • Due July 2, 2025

  • Costume Fee: $100 (per dance)

    • Due September 10, 2025

  • Coaches Fee: $250

    • $50 Charged 1st of each month January - May

  • Competition/Convention fees: Competition costs will be charged the following days:

    • August 5 – Dupree Competition/Convention

    • August 23 – Ballet Experience/Nutcracker Production Fee ($195)

    • September 2 – 2nd Chance to Dance Competition

    • September 10 –  Collective Costume 

    • September 23 – Adrenaline Competition/Convention 

    • October 7 – NYCDA Competition/Convention

    • November 4 – Tribute Competition 

    • February 3 – Revive Competition/Convention

    • February 17 – Bloom Competition

Student Expectations

  • Arrive early, dressed in required attire with hair securely styled.

  • Prioritize team rehearsals and competitions above outside dance activities.

  • Dancers are expected to rehearse full-out and give their best effort during every practice.

  • Practice choreography and technique outside of rehearsal.

  • No talking while others are dancing. Dancers are expected to show respect for their fellow dancers and coaches at all times during rehearsals.

  • There is a zero tolerance policy for bullying.

  • Demonstrate respect for instructors, teammates, and adjudicators.

  • Represent YPAC with professionalism at all events and on social media.

  • Dancers should arrive at competitions on time, fully ready with hair and makeup done or enough time to finish hair and makeup before their stated arrival time.

Parent Expectations

  • Ensure attendance at all required rehearsals, classes, and performances.

  • Ensure that their dancer arrives at competitions at their stated arrival time ready to go.

  • Communicate absences in advance via the proper channel.

  • Stay informed through provided schedules and official communications.

  • Support your child's practice and preparation outside of YPAC.

Address: 2161 IL-47, Yorkville, IL 60560

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