The Dance Project

06/17/2026

SPECIAL SHOUTOUTS 💙
As an annual tradition, at our TDP Dance Co Banquet, company dancers were presented with our company awards voted on by the company staff. The passion, dedication, teamwork, and grit displayed this season has been stronger than we have ever seen. We are so proud of the growth these dancers have had this year. Congratulations, dancers!

We have a couple incredibly special shoutouts:

Congratulations to Julia G for winning our Esprit de Corps Award. This super award was voted on by the dancers themselves. The Esprit de Corps Award goes to the company member that exemplifies dedicated and extraordinary work, actively strives to create a fantastic TDP company culture, and is the ultimate teammate and company member. Julia embodies ALL of these characteristics, and truly goes above and beyond what it means to be a fantastic teammate.

Julia earned a TDP tuition scholarship.

Congratulations to Summer and Monera for being presented with our “Coaches Choice Awards” selected by our team staff for their dedication, passion, and leadership to our company. These dancers worked at their fullest potential all season in both classes and rehearsals, and went above and beyond to display the utmost support and respect for their teammates and coaches. They are always cheering others on, and willing to step up whenever needed.

Summer earned a JUMP scholarship, and Monera earned a Radix scholarship.

We are so proud of all of our company dancers!

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

TDP DANCE CO BANQUET 2026 🪩
The best night!! We had such an amazing night celebrating the TDP Dance Company and the incredible season they had.

Next up for our Competitive Team and Hip Hop Crew dancers… Nexstar National Talent Competition nationals 🙌🏼

06/15/2026

Join us on Fridays this summer for a 6-week tumbling session with Coach Robert Parat!

Summer is the perfect time to learn new skills, maintain current skills, and gain strength and coordination. We are here to help you reach your tumbling goals!

Class sizes are limited to allow for personalized attention. We recommend registering as soon as possible.

Online registration is available under the “2026 Special Events, Camps & Intensives” tab. Follow this link to register: https://app.thestudiodirector.com/danceproject5678/portal.sd?page=Login

Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 847-991-3117.

06/14/2026

RECITAL 2026: PUMP IT UP 💙

5 performances, 350 dancers, nearly 2K audience members, and countless memories made. THANK YOU to all of our dance families, TDP faculty, and Harper PAC Staff who helped make this week so special. We are so proud of all of our TDP dancers for their fantastic performances all week long. What an unforgettable recital week ✨

06/12/2026

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT🌟🎓
Our final senior spotlight… Ellie! Ellie has been an incredible role model and leader for the younger generations at TDP. She consistently shows what it means to show up for others, and put the team above self. Ellie’s grown so much as a dancer, and we are so proud of her. We will miss you, Ellie!

A little bit more about Ellie:
FUTURE PLANS: Attending Butler University and majoring in political science

FAVORITE TDP MEMORY: When bust your windows won nationals last year

WHAT ELLIE WILL MISS MOST ABOUT TDP: I’ll miss the girls i have grown so so close to and love so so much

06/11/2026

TONIGHT 🙌🏼
We have one more final performance this week — our TDP Dance Company showcase. We cannot wait to celebrate these dancers & all of their teamwork and growth this season. This show will be sure to entertain and you don’t want to miss it! ALL TDP Dance Co groups, solos, duets, and trios will be performing 🌟

Message us or contact the studio for link to purchase tickets.

Photos taken by the talented Kelli Bahwell 📸

06/10/2026

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT🌟🎓
Our next senior spotlight, Ava! Ava is truly the gold standard of what a company member is at TDP. It’s been truly a pleasure to have her at the studio all of these years, ever since she was a Tiny Tot. We appreciate Ava’s positive outlook, sincere dedication, and commitment to Hip Hop Crew. We will miss you, Ava!

A little bit more about Ava:
FUTURE PLANS: Attending University of Iowa to major in nursing

FAVORITE TDP MEMORY: Competing Errybody in the club at my first ever competition

WHAT AVA WILL MISS MOST ABOUT TDP: I’ll miss the encouraging environment in the studio and all the girls who have made my time here so fun and enjoyable.

I also want to give a special thank you to Ms Eilleen who has always supported me in everything I do and been by my side since I started hip hop 💗