The Dance Connection

10/15/2026

We've had so much fun bringing a little Nutcracker magic into our ballet & pointe classes these past few weeks! 🩰🎄 It's been such a fun way to get our dancers excited for auditions and another wonderful holiday tradition!

62 area dancers have already registered for The Nutcracker! 🩰🎄

Nutcracker auditions are quickly approaching, and we're so excited to begin another special holiday tradition next weekend, October 23–25th!

This is such a wonderful opportunity for our local ballet students, ages 7+, to perform alongside the professional dancers of American Midwest Ballet!

Friday, October 23rd | AUDITIONS
Sami Bedell Center

Ages 13+: Sign in & measurements 3:30–4:30 PM | Auditions 4:30–5:30 PM

Ages 7–9: Sign in & measurements 5:00–6:00 PM | Auditions 6:00–7:00 PM

Ages 10–12: Sign in & measurements 6:30–7:30 PM | Auditions 7:30–8:30 PM

Saturday & Sunday, October 24th–25th | LEARNING DAYS

Audition results and specific learning times will be posted Saturday morning. All dancers should be available for rehearsals both days. Sunday will also include a mandatory parent/student orientation meeting.

Weekly Sunday Rehearsals | November 1st–December 6th

Rehearsals will be held at The Dance Connection in Spirit Lake, excluding Thanksgiving weekend (November 29th). Dancers will only attend their assigned rehearsal times. Please review the attendance requirements before registering!

Production Week | December 8th–12th

Performances:
Friday, December 11th at 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 PM

There is no participation tuition for this wonderful opportunity! A $15 audition fee and $75 costume cleaning fee apply.

Register here:
https://amballet.org/community-engagement/community-auditions/spirit-lake-auditions/

Questions? Please reach out directly to [email protected]

We hope to see lots of familiar faces participating in this magical holiday tradition! ❤️

10/13/2026

As I sit here prepping classes for the week, I keep looking up at this incredibly thoughtful gift my instructors gave me at our last recital. While it sat in my office for quite some time, it somehow magically made its way onto the wall this past week. Thank you to my mysterious friend! 😘

Such a sweet reminder that the time and energy we pour into these kids is about so much more than dance. It's about the relationships we build, creating a second home where every child feels welcomed and loved, and remembering the greater purpose God has placed in all of it. 💜

10/11/2026

Pretty easy decision if you ask us 🤭💃

10/07/2026

A little reminder from your dance teachers : progress isn’t always perfect, and that’s part of the magic. 🩰✨ Save these words for the days you need them, and keep showing up, trying, and dancing your way forward. 💛

10/05/2026

October is calling 🍂🩰 Check out this month's calendar for all the happenings at The Dance Connection, and save the dates so you don’t miss a beat!

🩰 23rd - 25th : Nutcracker Auditions & Learning Days (More details coming soon!)
👻 25th - 29th : Halloween Week! Wear your Halloween costumes to class
🍭 29th : Downtown Jackson Trunk or Treat, 5:00p - 6:30p

10/02/2026

Been blessed to have my little bro helping with competition choreo & giving a few master classes this week! So special to have him in town between his professional musical theatre gigs💙

10/01/2026

This is what we mean by Dance FAMILY💜 Big kids cheering on the younger kids as they walk out of class🥰

If you’ve been thinking about starting dance but are worried it’s too late—it’s not! Reach out to us at [email protected] to see what classes still have openings or to schedule a trial class. We’d love to have you!

09/30/2026

✨ Class Callout : Intermediate Pointe with Maddie 🩰

Back to basics, and stronger than ever! This class has been slowing things down to regain strength after summer break and sharpening those pointe fundamentals. Relevé. Échappé. Bo***ée. All day! These dancers are finding their balance, building ballet confidence, and rising to every challenge. 👏🏻 💪🏻

09/24/2026

Grab your little one and let's dance 🩰 We have just a few spots left for our Mommy & Me Dance Class! Register at the link below 👇

Ages 18 months - 3 years
Fridays 9:15A - 10:00A
October 2nd - November 20th

https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=534451&preLoadClassID=22355339&fbclid=IwY2xjawUiaJJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6ZKWERiEyUgTzvGn8ggxUCOE3vIRNXUbrV7y8jrGDx46lAsFtr6O-m-Tojsg_aem_vfzkkeuLhANexeyxJhLwdg

09/22/2026

Hat-ography can only mean one thing… FOSSE 💃

Our competition choreography season is in full swing, and our TDCCT dancers have been putting in work 💪🏻 We can’t wait to see these routines come to life at our showcase in early February! Stay tuned for more details 😎