Recital Dance Program

New Moves. Big Smiles. Their Moment to Shine.

From practicing with friends to stepping onstage in costume, recital dance at Rootz gives children so much to look forward to!

Our dancers build technique, learn choreography, and grow in confidence with caring teachers cheering them on. Choose from two recital programs, each bringing together the joy of weekly classes and the excitement of sharing what they’ve learned with family and friends.

TWO PERFORMANCES • DOUBLE THE EXCITEMENT

Winter & Spring Recital

Two routines, two celebrations, and plenty of proud moments along the way! Dancers learn a routine in the fall for our Nutcracker-themed winter recital, then prepare a new routine during winter and spring for our end-of-year spring recital.

Both performances feature costumes and a chance for dancers to share their hard work, personality, and love of dance.

Winter Recital
Saturday, January 9, 2027
Christian Heritage Academy · Northfield

Spring Recital
Sunday, May 16, 2027
Genesee Theater · Waukegan

A YEAR OF GROWTH • A BIG SPRING CELEBRATION

Spring Recital

Learn, practice, and let that confidence blossom! Dancers spend the fall building strong technique and exploring new skills. During winter and spring, they bring those skills together in a routine for our end-of-year spring recital.

The year culminates in one costumed performance—a joyful celebration of their progress and a special memory to share with family and friends.

Spring Recital
Sunday, May 16, 2027
Genesee Theater · Waukegan

One performance per school year

Find Their Next Happy Dance

Explore recital classes by age, style, location, and schedule below. Each class name identifies whether it includes the spring recital or both winter and spring performances.

Click the + to see a class description, or click a column heading to sort.

ClassDescriptionLocationAges/GradesSessionMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Spring Recital BalletSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.Deerfield3-4.5 years2026/2027 School Year2:00-2:50pmSign Up Now
Spring Recital Ballet & Hip HopSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.Deerfield3.5-5 years2026/2027 School Year10:30-11:15am9:10-10:00amSign Up Now
Spring Recital Ballet & Hip HopSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.Deerfield4-6 years2026/2027 School Year4:10-5:00pmSign Up Now
Spring Recital Ballet & Hip HopSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.DeerfieldGrade K-22026/2027 School Year4:00-5:00pmSign Up Now
Spring Recital Ballet & JazzSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.Deerfield3.5-5 years2026/2027 School Year1:00-1:50pm10:30-11:20am10:00-10:50amSign Up Now
Spring Recital Ballet & TapSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.Deerfield3.5-5 years2026/2027 School Year4:10-5:00pm9:35-10:25amSign Up Now
Spring Recital Ballet & TapSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.Deerfield4-6 years2026/2027 School Year11:00-11:50amSign Up Now
Spring Recital Boys Hip HopSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.DeerfieldGrade K-22026/2027 School Year3:55-4:55pmSign Up Now
Spring Recital CheerSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.DeerfieldGrade K-22026/2027 School Year5:00-6:00pmSign Up Now
Spring Recital Hip HopSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.Deerfield3-4.5 years2026/2027 School Year9:30-10:20am10:00-10:50am11:00-11:50amSign Up Now
Spring Recital Hip HopSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.Deerfield4-6 years2026/2027 School Year11:00-11:50amSign Up Now
Spring Recital Hip Hop & JazzSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.Deerfield3.5-5 years2026/2027 School Year1:00-1:50pmSign Up Now
Spring Recital Hip Hop & JazzSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.Deerfield4-6 years2026/2027 School Year3:00-3:55pmSign Up Now
Spring Recital Hip Hop & JazzSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.DeerfieldGrade K-22026/2027 School Year3:55-4:55pmSign Up Now
Spring Recital Hip Hop & LyricalSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.DeerfieldGrade 3-52026/2027 School Year4:00-4:55pmSign Up Now
Spring Recital Hip Hop & PomsSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.Deerfield3.5-5 years2026/2027 School Year1:00-1:50pm1:00-1:50pmSign Up Now
Spring Recital Hip Hop & PomsSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.DeerfieldGrade 1-32026/2027 School Year4:00-5:00pmSign Up Now
Winter & Spring Recital Acro DanceWinter & Spring Recital Classes Have Two Performances Per School Year. Recital Acro will work on skills including handstands, leaps, cartwheels and walkovers and then with seamless transitions, incorporate gracefully into choreography.Each recital class learns a dance routine in the Fall which will be performed in costume as part of our Nutcracker Themed Winter recital on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at Christian Heritage Academy in Northfield.Each recital class will also learn a separate dance routine over the course of the Winter and Spring which will be performed in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.DeerfieldGrade 1-32026/2027 School Year4:00-5:00pmSign Up Now
Winter & Spring Recital BalletWinter & Spring Recital Classes Have Two Performances Per School Year.Each recital class learns a dance routine in the Fall which will be performed in costume as part of our Nutcracker Themed Winter recital on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at Christian Heritage Academy in Northfield.Each recital class will also learn a separate dance routine over the course of the Winter and Spring which will be performed in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.DeerfieldGrade K-22026/2027 School Year11:30am-12:30pmSign Up Now
Winter & Spring Recital Hip HopWinter & Spring Recital Classes Have Two Performances Per School Year.Each recital class learns a dance routine in the Fall which will be performed in costume as part of our Nutcracker Themed Winter recital on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at Christian Heritage Academy in Northfield.Each recital class will also learn a separate dance routine over the course of the Winter and Spring which will be performed in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.Deerfield4-6 years2026/2027 School Year10:00-10:50amSign Up Now
Winter & Spring Recital JazzWinter & Spring Recital Classes Have Two Performances Per School Year.Each recital class learns a dance routine in the Fall which will be performed in costume as part of our Nutcracker Themed Winter recital on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at Christian Heritage Academy in Northfield.Each recital class will also learn a separate dance routine over the course of the Winter and Spring which will be performed in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.DeerfieldGrade K-22026/2027 School Year12:00-1:00pmSign Up Now
Winter & Spring Recital BalletWinter & Spring Recital Classes Have Two Performances Per School Year.Each recital class learns a dance routine in the Fall which will be performed in costume as part of our Nutcracker Themed Winter recital on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at Christian Heritage Academy in Northfield.Each recital class will also learn a separate dance routine over the course of the Winter and Spring which will be performed in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.Vernon Hills3.5-5 years2026/2027 School Year4:10-5:00pmSign Up Now
Spring Recital BalletSpring Recital Classes Have One Performance Per School Year.Classes will spend the Fall building strong dance technique. Throughout the Winter and Spring, each recital class will shift focus to learn a dance routine which will be presented in costume at our end of year Spring recital on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan.Vernon Hills3-4.5 years2026/2027 School Year10:00-10:50amSign Up Now