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COLLEGE FAIR:

Area Universiteis will have a table set up and a representative present for ALL high schools to connect with and learn more about the unique dance opportunities  each universotu has to offer. This is open to ALL students in attendance of Illinois High School Dance Festival

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COLLEGE AUDITIONS (SENIORS ONLY): 

Audition Participant Recognitions/Invitations/Scholarships may be awarded

Area Universities are invited to observe a college-level master class, to award possible intensive invitations and program scholarships. If you are a Senior, this is an excellent opportunity for exposure and experience. Awards will be announced at the end of the day before Express Your Mess. 

 

Universities that may be in attendance are:

Ball State University

Columbia Chicago

College of DuPage

Hope College

Illinois State University

Indiana University

Iowa State University

Knox College

Loyola University Chicago

Northern Illinois University

Northern Michigan University (Marquette, MI)

SIUE

University of Illinois

University of Iowa

University of Wisconsin - Madison

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Western Kentucky University

Western Michigan University

 

Seniors, please sign up for the audition during both the first and second sessions if dancing in college is something you are interested in. The audition will be capped at 80 participants and will take place during both sessions 1 and 2. No on-site applications will be accepted.

 

ATTENTION: NEW - MOCK AUDITION SESSION 

This class will be offered for dancers to experience an audition. Attendees will hear from professionals about how best to prepare, possible criteria a panel of judges might be looking for, and how to carry yourself during an actual audition. This is open to ALL high school dancers in attendqance (Freshmen-Seniors).

 

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ATTENTION: NEW - COLLEGE CONNECTION - HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORS/EDUCATORS/COACHCES ONLY

This sessions provides high school dance educators, directors, and coaches the oppotuntity to connect with colleges and universtities to gain valuebale insight, ask questions, and network. 

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Please contact ihsdancefestival@gmail.com for any questions, details, and/or interest!

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The Illinois High School Dance Festival is graciously supported by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (IAHPERD). We wish to thank Cornelia Powell of the ISBE for her years of support, hosting high schools for their hospitality, and the founding members of IHSDF Steering Committee for making this event and organization possible.

 

© 2023 by Illinois High School Dance Festival, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization

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