Nutcracker Mini Camp
Our 2-hour Mini Camps offer a fun, seasonal experience for young dancers! Each camp features a themed craft, snack, and story, plus a 45-minute dance class where kids will learn simple, fun choreography. At the end of the camp, dancers will put on a special performance for parents, showing off what they've learned. These Mini Camps are a great way to introduce young children to dance in a playful and supportive environment, making it a memorable and engaging experience for ages 3-5!
Pirate Mini Camp
Our 2-hour Mini Camps offer a fun, seasonal experience for young dancers! Each camp features a themed craft, snack, and story, plus a 45-minute dance class where kids will learn simple, fun choreography. At the end of the camp, dancers will put on a special performance for parents, showing off what they've learned. These Mini Camps are a great way to introduce young children to dance in a playful and supportive environment, making it a memorable and engaging experience for ages 3-5!
Movie Night & Christmas Shopping
Drop off your kids for a fun-filled Movie Night at the studio from 5-8 PM! This is the perfect opportunity for parents to get some Christmas shopping done or enjoy a date night while the kids relax and watch a movie with their friends. Bring your own snacks and settle in for a cozy evening of fun and laughter! With movies, friends, and a festive atmosphere, it's a night your child won’t want to miss!
Jungle Safari Mini Camp
Our 2-hour Mini Camps offer a fun, seasonal experience for young dancers! Each camp features a themed craft, snack, and story, plus a 45-minute dance class where kids will learn simple, fun choreography. At the end of the camp, dancers will put on a special performance for parents, showing off what they've learned. These Mini Camps are a great way to introduce young children to dance in a playful and supportive environment, making it a memorable and engaging experience for ages 3-5!
Parent & Dancer Class
Join us for a special Parent & Dancer Class where parents and their dancers can move and groove together! This fun, interactive class is designed to strengthen bonds while learning simple dance steps and routines in a relaxed, joyful environment. It's a great way to share quality time, get active, and experience the joy of dance as a family. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this class is all about having fun and making memories together!
Valentine's Day Mini Camp
Our 2-hour Mini Camps offer a fun, seasonal experience for young dancers! Each camp features a themed craft, snack, and story, plus a 45-minute dance class where kids will learn simple, fun choreography. At the end of the camp, dancers will put on a special performance for parents, showing off what they've learned. These Mini Camps are a great way to introduce young children to dance in a playful and supportive environment, making it a memorable and engaging experience for ages 3-5!
Outer Space Mini Camp
Our 2-hour Mini Camps offer a fun, seasonal experience for young dancers! Each camp features a themed craft, snack, and story, plus a 45-minute dance class where kids will learn simple, fun choreography. At the end of the camp, dancers will put on a special performance for parents, showing off what they've learned. These Mini Camps are a great way to introduce young children to dance in a playful and supportive environment, making it a memorable and engaging experience for ages 3-5!
Recreational Dress Rehearsals in Class
Dancers should bring their costumes, tights and shoes to their scheduled class times.
Injury Prevention Workshop
Join us for an essential Injury Prevention Workshop led by physical therapists Dr. Kristen Schuyten and Dr. Veronica Prieur, specializing in performing arts. The group session (4:45 – 5:30 PM) will cover common dance injuries, risk factors, and prevention strategies, including warmup/cooldown techniques and conditioning tips. Individual 15-minute screenings (5:30 – 8:00 PM) are available for $30, where dancers will receive a customized at-home program to address potential weaknesses. Click "Private Lessons" in DSP to book!
Monster Mash Mini Camp
Our 2-hour Mini Camps offer a fun, seasonal experience for young dancers! Each camp features a themed craft, snack, and story, plus a 45-minute dance class where kids will learn simple, fun choreography. At the end of the camp, dancers will put on a special performance for parents, showing off what they've learned. These Mini Camps are a great way to introduce young children to dance in a playful and supportive environment, making it a memorable and engaging experience for ages 3-5!
Full Studio Competition #3: League of Champions
Walled Lake Western High School 600 Beck Road Walled Lake , Michigan 48390
Regional Competition #2: CRU
The Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Arts and Worship
2300 Plymouth SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(No minis or Petite Premiere)
Picture Day with Field Gallery
Please block off both days until the photographer can send us his schedule. We are using the same photographer as last year, so pricing will be similar.
Full Studio Competition #1: Triple S
Holt High School PAC
5780 West Holt Road
Holt, MI 48842
Full Team Competition Dress Rehearsal
5:00 : Elite/Teen Elite Critiques from the weekend
6:00 : Jazz Line
6-6:30 : Minis
6-7 : Petite/Petite Premiere
6-8 : Junior Apprentice, Junior, Teen Apprentice
Teen and Senior
*We will not be hosting normal class schedule in Room 1 or 2*
*We will not be running dances that previously had a dress rehearsal*
Elite Teams Regional Competition: REVERB
Ernest W. Seaholm High School
2436 W Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
Elite Team Competition/Optional Soloist DRESS REHEARSAL
ROOM 1
4-5 PM : Elite Dancers and Group Dances (We know the littles have a hard time making it at 4, so please try to make it there at your earliest convience.)
5-6 PM : Soloists attending REVERB *Classes will pick back up afterwards*
ROOM 2
CLASS SCHEDULE AS NORMAL
EDF Christmas Party
Please join us on Saturday, December 16th, from 4pm-7pm for our Elite Dance Force Family Christmas Party!! The party will take place at EDF.
As we have done in previous years, let's get in the spirit of GIVING back to our community. We will be collecting non-perishable food items for Open Door Ministries. This the perfect way to teach our children that giving is more important than receiving, and that helping and showing compassion to those in need is what this season is really about! We invite you to place your donated items by our Christmas tree located in the lobby upon arrival to the party!
Festivities will include dinner and dessert, EDF scavenger hunt, games, gift exchange, and of course DANCING!! Even better, the attire theme for this year is PAJAMA PARTY!
Cost will be $5.00 for 1 person or $20 for a family. Your account will be billed accordingly.
This year, we are doing our gift exchange a little different. Our gift exchange is OPTIONAL. We will be dividing the kids into age groups as follows. If you bring a gift for your age group, you will turn it in to the appropriate table. Upon gift turn in, the dancer will draw a random number. When the gift exchange begins, we will call numbers and that dancer will come to the table and chose a gift. All gifts should be around $10 and age group appropriate. If you don't want to participate in the gift exchange, simply do not turn in a gift or pick a gift.
Age groups:
Preschool- 1st grade
2nd grade-5th grade
6th-8th grades
9th-12th grade
Male dancers
***dance brothers and sisters can participate if they would like***
DEADLINE FOR SIGN UP TO ATTEND IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 4th!!
A separate link to sign up to volunteer with set up and clean up is also posted below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EA8A629A3F94-46243280-edffamily?fbclid=IwAR0PfGWPAgE-oBvbwavjYeH_L_yNGmVftNWp-7wrFeufcP1max6AyhmLNNU
EDF Season 15 | Ages 8+ Competition Team Auditions
For more information, visit our 2023 Auditions auditions page.
EDF Season 15 | Headshot + Resume Seminar
For more information visit our 2023 Auditions page
