What's our Next adventure?
Coming in 2026 - Wednesday Addams - The Ballet
Join this ensemble of oddball kids as they dance their way to solving a mystery and making the world a little more quirky, kooky and spooky! Information on auditions and performance dates coming fall of 2025.
Auditions are planned Sunday, November 9, 2025, (to be confirmed)
Performances during the week of March 22-28, 2026 (dates, times, location to be confirmed)
How to Join the Youth Dance Theater of Greater Chicago
A Performance Company for Kids
Join a cast of motivated young artists and be part of something special! YDTGC showcases children ages 7 and up in many different dance styles. The 2025-26 season includes two full-length storybook ballets.
Who Can Audition
Dancers ages 7-18 male and female audition for the show. Dancers need not be registered students of Baila Conmigo/Dance With Me to audition or be part of the show. However, it is highly recommended that company members take technique classes somewhere.
Every child who auditions will be accepted into the company. We will give every child the opportunity to perform, regardless of ability level and will place them in age and skill appropriate roles.
When are the Auditions?
In-person auditions have concluded. Students still have the option to audition by video. We will continue to accept video auditions until all roles are cast.
How Do I Sign Up for Auditions?
You sign up for either in-person or video auditions by completing a registration form, AND paying the $25 audition fee.
Are there other fees involved besides the audition fee?
Yes, there is a $500 all-inclusive production fee per cast member. This covers all choreography and instructor fees for 80+ hours of rehearsal, venue rental, tech staff, a dancer t-shirt, a professional headshot for the printed program, and access to the show video. Families must either pay in full at auditions or enroll in autopay for installments.
UPDATE: Thanks to a generous matching grant, families are responsible for only $250, provided this amount is paid in full upfront.
As a nonprofit, YDTGC is committed to making high-quality dance experiences accessible, but we must also remain financially sustainable amid declining arts funding. The production fee helps cover the real costs of producing a professional-level show.
Given the extensive rehearsal and creative work involved, this opportunity offers significant value—often exceeding the equivalent cost of weekly dance classes.
Community Involvement
Parents have the opportunity to volunteer the entire season to support the dance company and our dance community. More information on volunteer opportunities will be available closer to showtime.
Donate to Youth Dance Theater of Greater Chicago
The Youth Dance Theater of Greater Chicago, Inc. is an Illinois nonprofit organization. As a nonprofit performing arts company, your donation will help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of young dancers.