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Des Plaines Third Annual Dance Idol Registration Deadline

Do you think you can dance? Here's your chance to show off your talent by competing in the 3rd Annual Des Plaines Dance Idol Competition. The competition will be held Feb. 26 and will be judged by three of Chicago's finest dance professionals.

Any individual or group between the ages of 7-18 can enter. Dancers can enter one of four categories: Solo, Duo/Trio, or Small Group & Large Group. Each category has two age brackets: 7-11 and 12-18.

All styles of dance are accepted and will be combined within each category. Prizes will be awarded to the category winners in each age division. The winner from each category and age division will be invited  to perform at the Artistry in Motion Spring Showcase, April 8-9.

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Details on performances will be mailed to the winners.

The deadline to turn in entries is Friday, Feb. 4, at  5 p.m. No entries will be accepted after this date. Please note: Minimum of 25 entries for competition to be held.

Drop off or mail applications to:
Des Plaines Park District, Attn: Nancy Suwalski, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-392-5711, www.dpparks.org

*Entry fees:
Solo: $20; Duet/Trio: $40;
Small Group (4-7): $60; Large Group (8+): $75
(Payment is due with the application. Please make checks out to Des Plaines Park District.)

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