Dance Day
Experience the dance department faculty, students and performances on our Dance Day, February 19, 2027.
Dance Day Events
(open to juniors and seniors)
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 Hope College 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