Student Event Calendar & Studio Closures 2022/23
Dancer Events/Studio Closures
September 2022 - June 2023
Accelerated Dancer/ Illumination Dance Company Events
Sept 24 - 25
Moving Arts Show Photo Shoot
IDC Only
Fundraiser
October 15
Moving Arts Show
IDC Only
Fundraiser
December 10
In-Studio Winter Show Rehearsal
ACC/IDC Only
Stage Rehearsals/Performances
December TBA
Stage Rehearsal
ACC/IDC Only
Stage Rehearsals/Performances
December 16 - 17
Winter Show
ACC/IDC Only
Stage Rehearsals/Performances
February 11
Princess Tea
IDC Only
Fundraiser
March 10 - 12
Hollywood Connection Convention/Competition
IDC Only
Competition/Performance
March 18 - 19
Spotlight Competition
IDC Only
Competition
April 28 - 30
Onstage NY Competition
IDC Only
Competition
TBA
Class Photos
IDC, Pointe, Ballroom, Bollywood
Stage Rehearsals/Performances
TBA
Class Photos
Moonwalkers, Sparks, Flames,
Musical Theater
Stage Rehearsals/Performances
TBA
Class Photos
Shining Stars, Comets, Rocketeers
Stage Rehearsals/Performances
June 14 - 17
End of Season Showcase Week
All Students
Stage Rehearsals/Performances
Studio Closures
Sept 5
Labor Day
All Students
Observance
Nov 23 - 27
Thanksgiving
All Students
Observance
Dec 19 - Jan 1
Winter Break
All Students
Observance
April 3 - 9
Spring Break
All Students
Observance
May 29
Memorial Day
All Students
Observance
Parades
Washougal Lighted Holiday Parade
Experience a high energy, fun, full-costume parade with choreography while representing DDANW in the community! Please see the drop-down tab below for all the details, including themes, rehearsal days and parade performance details.
- TBA
Costume
- Each dancer must be lit in order to participate. (Lighted necklaces, headbands, tutus, etc….obviously battery operated w/ small battery packs if you must use battery packs). Please no glow stick necklaces. They don’t stay on very well and they leave little rubber pieces lying around in the streets.
- Our color palette is white, off-white, light pastels (Snow bunny look). Please do not wear hot pink, flashy bright colors, black etc. This is helpful so that we can see all the lights and our dancers have a “glow” effect.
- Hats, scarves, gloves, are all acceptable and also (weather dependent) can make or break a dancer’s experience and comfortability.
- Shoes should be black tennis shoes. (Please no dirty, worn-out shoes. Remember that this is also a performance and we would like to maintain that a performance that is entertaining as well as pleasing on all accounts).
- Hair and Make-up is up to the dancers, but should not be a deterrence from their performance. Make-up does not need to be full stage make-up.
Fundraisers
Fundraisers are offered to Dancers for help in alleviating some of the costs for Accelerated/IDC Performing Arts Education. Utilizing these opportunities to the fullest will significantly decrease costs for specialty events. Please see the drop-down tab below for details about each fundraiser offered. Note: Moving Arts Show Photo Shoot and All Winter Show-related events are mandatory for Accelerated and IDC dancers.
Moving Arts Show Fundraiser
Each ticket to our exclusive DDANW “Date night” is sold for $50 per couple. After expenses are paid, students will retain individual ticket sales for continuing education experiences.
- September 24 & 25, 2022 – Moving Arts Photo Shoot (Reserve your time) First come, first served
- Dancers will have approx. 10 min maximum for session. The session should be an artistic expression of an individual idea, concept, or theme that suits the dancer. Costuming should be modest and tasteful. Any props must be rehearsed with prior to photo shoot. Please let us know if your props will require clean-up time. Parents must wait in the lobby.
- October 15, 2022 – Moving Arts Show (6 showings)
- Live Performances (Dancers by audition only; dances must be high quality for close-up viewing)
- Ballroom Dance Lesson
- Moving Arts Photo Gallery
- Dessert/Appetizers/Drinks Bar
Program Ads/Corporate Sponsors for Winter Show – Not Available for 2022
Program Ads are a great way to raise funds without a lot of effort. Ads are eligible for fundraising after printing expenses are paid. See our non-profit page for program ad form and sponsorship info to send out to your contacts!
- Share our program ad form with local businesses or acquire a personal ad for a performer
- Make sure to follow up with your contacts! Ads are due no later than November 15th..
Annual Princess Tea
Each ticket sold for the Princess Tea will be allotted for fundraising (after expenses are deducted).
- February 11, 2023
- Multiple shows w/specialty add-ons
ACC/IDC Company Productions
Winter Show
December 16 & 17 (3 Shows)
“Pandora’s Box”
Our DDANW Winter Show is a MUST ATTEND event for families with children of all ages!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the performing arts education of passionate, hard-working, young artists by supporting this amazing event that has become a staple in our community during the holiday season! Please see the drop-down tab below for student details.
Tickets go on Sale
- Week of November 14th
Showtimes
- December 16, Friday 7pm
- December 17, Saturday 1p & 7pm
In-Studio & Stage Rehearsals for all Accelerated/Illumination Dance Company Dancers
– December 10th @ DDANW (9am – 3pm)
– Stage rehearsal will take place during the week on a day prior to the show (TBA)
Disney Tour 2022
Dancers will be competing at a nationals competition held at ESPN Wide World of Sports and participate in an all new DDANW original show on an international stage at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida… just a glimpse of the experiences that DDANW dancers have to look forward to on tour! Please see the drop-down tab below for student details.
Frequently Asked Questions (Video)
Disney Tour Dates
- March 3-9, 2022
Competitions/Convention
For IDC Dancers Only
The tabs below are information regarding each competition that our teams will be attending in 2022. Please read through the material carefully and follow protocol for fees and deadlines.
Convention/Competition fees are as posted and due by the deadline provided in order to secure lowest costs for our dancers at this event.
Hollywood Connection Convention & Competition
March 10-12, 2023
Hollywood Connection Fees Deadline
(30 days prior to competition)
All fees will be invoiced to student accounts.
EVENT LOCATION
Hilton, Vancouver WA
Competition fees are due by the deadline provided in order to secure lowest costs for our dancers at this event.
Spotlight Competition
March 18-19, 2023
Spotlight Competition Fees Deadline
(30 days prior to competition)
All fees will be invoiced to student accounts.
EVENT LOCATION
TBA
Competition fees are as posted and due by the deadline provided in order to secure lowest costs for our dancers at this event.
Onstage New York Competition
April 28 – 30, 2023
Onstage NY Fees Deadline
(30 days prior to competition)
All fees will be invoiced to student accounts.
EVENT LOCATION
TBA
DDANW Student Showcase (Recital)
All Studio Showcase Week – June 14 – 17, 2023
Performances – June 16 & 17 @ WHS Washburn Auditorium (See Recital Hub for schedules)
Stage Rehearsals – June 14, 15 & 16 @ WHS Washburn Auditorium (See Recital Hub for schedules)
Our Annual All-Studio Showcase is the most exciting week of our year as studio dancers! Ages 3 and up will have the opportunity to perform in one or more of our themed shows. DDANW has a rich history of packed houses! Our brilliant choreographers create stunning masterpieces for maximum audience entertainment as well as emotional, artistic connection at many different levels of dance and performance that span the age groups.