Fall 2025 Registration is now open!
Fall 2025 Registration is now open!
Explore our youth dance company and dance company programs designed for performance-driven students. Build skills, stage presence, and teamwork through Chicago’s competitive dance circuit.
Dancers must be at least 7 years old to audition for the Dovetail Competition Company. We currently have three levels: Doves Debut, Doves Dreamers, and Doves Dynamic. When placing dancers, we take into account age and current abilities – but our main goal is to place them in a level (and alongside other dancers) that will allow them to shine and grow the most effectively throughout the season.
Dancers are permitted a total of two unexcused absences for rehearsals and three for classes each session. Unexcused absences include travel, birthday parties, or other sports team commitments, while excused absences include illness, religious events, family emergencies, etc. Additional absences may result in withdrawal from performing.
For your absence to be excused – please email [email protected] with Alicia cced when you can. In the event of an unexcused absence, please still email us especially if you do have advanced notice.
If families go over these allotted absences, they have a couple of options; for rehearsal absences, you will have to schedule a private lesson with the teacher whose rehearsal your student has missed (privates are $75). For missed technique classes, students can make up in a similar class (for example if they miss a ballet class, they can make up in a level below or take a Jazz class that is a similar level).
The Dovetail Competitive Dance Companies work towards one or two competition pieces per year. Attendance at competition events, rehearsals, and classes is mandatory. Each competition requires an entry fee set by the hosting organization, typically based on the number of dancers and the level of the dance company. Additional fees from Dovetail for teacher accompaniment range from $150-200, split among team members. All Doves members receive a 10% discount on session classes.
If you are interested in a private lesson, please email [email protected] with the faculty member you would like a private with and your availability. For any birthday party inquiries, please email [email protected]. For trial classes, please email [email protected] with your name, students name, birthdate and what class they’re interested in trying. Our dance classes for youth are designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and foster a love for movement in a supportive and energetic environment. We hope you book a dance class appointment with us!
