About Us
At Affinity Illinois Dance Center we believe in providing a well-rounded dance education focusing on inspiring creativity and learning proper technique. We push our students towards excellence in all that they do. We strive to meet each student where they are, and we firmly believe that dance is for everyone and everybody.
Important Dates: 2026- 2027
Monday, August 3, 2026: First Day of Fall Classes
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Saturday, August 8, 2026: Ignite Peoria at Peoria Civic Center (Studio Closed)
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Monday and Tuesday, August 24-25, 2026: Nutcracker Auditions (Performance Agreements Due)
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Friday, August 28, 2026: Nutcracker Casting Announced
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Monday, September 7, 2026: Studio Closed for Labor Day
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October 9-12, 2026: Studio Closed for Fall Break
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October 26-31, 2026: Dress Up Week!
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Saturday, November 7, 2026: Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy (Connect Center Washington)
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November 22-29, 2026: Studio Closed for Thanksgiving Break
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Saturday, December 12, 2026: Last Day of Fall Classes
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Sunday, December 13, 2026: In-studio Nutcracker Pictures
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December 12- 19, 2026: Nutcracker Tech Week
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Saturday, December 19, 2026: The Nutcracker at ICC Performing Arts Center (1pm and 6pm)
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Monday, January 4, 2027: Spring Semester Classes Begin
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Monday, January 18, 2027: Performance Agreements Due- Alice in Wonderland
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Friday, January 22, 2027: Casting Announced for Alice in Wonderland
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March 26-April 2, 2027: Studio Closed for Spring Break
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Sunday, May 2, 2027: In-studio Alice in Wonderland Pictures
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Saturday, May 15, 2027: Last Day of Spring Classes
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May 15-22, 2027: Tech Week and Rehearsals for Alice in Wonderland
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Saturday, May 22, 2027: Alice in Wonderland at ICC Performing Arts Center (1pm and 6pm)