Use your art to illuminate your community!

2027 SAVE THE DATE

Why choose Shine Your Light Dance Competition?

  • Judges are Danscend (mental health training for dancers) certified and fluent in all genres.

  • Separate Judging rubrics for different genres.

  • Scholarship opportunities to continue growth and training.

  • Give back component with Illuminate Dancewear not-for-profit partners Bright Pink, The Love Fridge, Donate 2 Dance, Chicago Repertory Ballet, The Paige Fraser Foundation, and Trifecta Dance Collective

  • Invitations to the National Collective Contemporary Awards

  • Invitations to the National Metamorphosis Performance Ensemble with our sister event Metamorphosis Fearless Evolution.

  • Top scoring routine at each event will select a not-for-profit for a portion of their registration to go towards and have an Illuminate Leotard with a photo shoot to support their chosen organization.

REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1

MARCH 12-14, 2027 CHICAGO, IL

Regina Dominican High School

701 Locust Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

APRIL 30-May 2 , 2027 PLAINWELL, MI

Plainwell Performing Arts Center

600 School Dr, Plainwell, MI 49080