Event and Performance Calendar 

2025-2026 (Tentative) 

*Please note this calendar is subject to change*

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Week of August 4th:  Spotlight, City Lights, Brilliance & Finale Rehearsals begin

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***Rehearsal hours are subject to change due to the fact we are starting some of our Shining Light classes prior to the start of our season. We will return to our Fall Schedule the week of August 18th when classes officially begin. More information will be sent in an upcoming email.***​

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Saturday, August 9th:  SL Kickoff Party @ Ms Heather's House from 6-8 pm (All teams event)

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Sunday, August 10th:  SL Leadership Workshop @ LOF from 2-3:30 pm  (All teams event- Little Lights, early release @ 2:45/3  pm) *tentative date

 

Week of August 18th:  Official Season Begins

 

Saturday, September 20th:  Plainfield Homecoming Parade (All teams event)

*There may be a required purchase for the Homecoming Parade for the theme.  This will be charged & processed through your account.​

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Saturday, October 25th:  Shining Lights Teams Photo Day @ LOF (All teams event)

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November:  Timbers of Shorewood" Retirement Center Performance (All teams event) *tentative​

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Friday, November 21st:  SL Fellowship Friday (All teams event) *tentative date

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Friday, December 5th:  SL Christmas Party (All teams event- Little Lights, early release)

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Saturday in December:  LOF Christmas Showcase (Studio Event)

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January 30th-February 1st:  Dance Revolution in Wheeling, IL (optional convention)

 

Saturday, February 7th:  Feed My Starving Children in Aurora from 2:00-3:45 pm (Studio Event)​​

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Saturday in February:  Shining Lights Adjudication @ LOF (Brilliance, City Lights, Spotlight & any solos/duets/trios)​​​

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February/March:  SL Showcase (All teams event)

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March 13th-15th:  Tribute Competition @ Oswego East High School (Brilliance, City Lights, Spotlight & any solos/duets/trios) 

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April 10th-12th:  Bloom Regionals (Brilliance, City Lights, Spotlight & any solos/duets/trios)

 

Friday, April 17th:  SL Fellowship Friday (All teams event) *tentative date 

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Friday, May 29th:  SL Banquet (All teams event)

 

June:  LOF Recital (Studio Event)

 

June:  Bloom Nationals (optional- Brilliance, City Lights, Spotlight & any solos/duets/trios)

 

Finale Dance - Rehearsal Schedule (Saturdays 9:30-11 am):

• August 9th

• August 16th

• August 23rd

• September 6th

• October 11th

• November 1st

• December 6th

• January 17th

• February 7th

• March 7th

• April 18th (Little Lights join from 10:30-11 am)

• May 2nd (Little Lights join from 10:30-11 am)

***May 9th-  extra rehearsal TBD (Little Lights would join from 10:30-11 am)***

• May 30th (Little Lights join from 10:30-11 am) *last rehearsal