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Dance Day

Dance Day Events

February 19, 2027 Schedule:

• 7:30–8:15 a.m. — Check-in – Jim & Eileen Heeringa Dance Studio/DeWitt Theatre Lobby
• 8:30–10 a.m. — Master Class #1 - Ballet or Tap
  • 8:30–9:30 a.m. — Admissions and Financial Aid Meeting (Parents) – DeWitt Theatre
• 10:15–11:15 a.m. — Informational Meeting and Student Panel –  DeWitt Theatre
• 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. — Lunch with dance faculty and students – Maas Auditorium/Phelps Dining
• 1–2:30 p.m. — Master Class #2 – Hip Hop or Modern
  • 1–2 p.m. — Dance Alumni Parent Panel (Parents) – Boerigter Center Classroom
• 2:45–4:15 p.m. — Master Class #3 –  Jazz or Improvisation
  • 2:30–3:30 p.m. - Career Preparation at Hope College (Parents) - Boerigter Center Classroom
• 4:30–7:30 p.m. — Free time to explore °µÍø½ûÇø and downtown Holland
• 7:30 p.m. — Dance 53 performance – DeWitt Theatre (complimentary tickets will be supplied at morning check-in)

Please note that space is available all day for parents and families of Dance Day to relax or work.

What to Wear

For females:

• Ballet – skin toned, black, or pink tights, solid-colored leotard
• Jazz & Modern – dance shorts or leggings, solid colored leotard
• Tap & Hip Hop – comfortable clothing that you can easily move in
• Shoes – ballet slippers, jazz shoes, tap shoes (highly recommended), sneakers/tennis shoes
• Hair – neat and off the face

For males:

• Ballet – black tights, solid colored leotard, or fitted tank top
• Jazz & Modern – form-fitting dance shorts or pants, solid colored leotard or fitted tank top
• Tap & Hip Hop – comfortable clothing that you can easily move in
• Shoes – ballet slippers, jazz shoes, tap shoes (highly recommended), sneakers/tennis shoes
• Hair –neat and off the face

Please contact dance@hope.edu with any questions.