ETHS Dance Company (EDC), formerly known as ESANDE, was established in 1965. ETHS Dance Company is a year-round extra-curricular dance ensemble that features both student and professional choreography. EDC performs in and hosts multiple performances and events throughout the year such as the annual Wildkit Dance Workshop for dancers (ages pre-k through eighth grade) in December and March. We also host two annual Dance Showcases in December and April, in collaboration with the Dance PE classes at ETHS. Our main show takes place at the end of February. This recital includes many genres of dance such as Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theater, Tap and more. EDC dancers have been selected numerous times to perform in the Student Choreography State Showcase associated with the Illinois High School Dance Festival. ETHS Dance Company collaborates with a variety of programs at ETHS and provides meaningful student-organized experiences throughout the year.
2026-2027
Mandatory Audition Meeting (dancers only)
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
4:00pm-4:30pm
G301 (Dance Studio)
*Enter Door 3 and follow signs in the PE wing
Audition Informational Meeting
(dancers only)
Audition Clinic
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 & Wednesday, April 29, 2026
4:00pm-6:00pm
ETHS Dance Studio (G301)
Audition Day
Thursday, April 30, 2026
4:00pm-7:00pm
ETHS Dance Studio (G301)
Auditions
Synergy (Main Shows) - Friday, February 27th (7pm), Saturday, February 28th (7pm), and Sunday, March 1 (2pm)
Spring Dance Showcase & Senior Choreographic Project - Monday, April 13, 2026 (Lunch Blocks); Location: Beardsley Gymnasium (G150)
IHSDF Student Choreography State Showcase - May 2, 2026 at Northeastern Illinois University