Dare to Dream Jr.
Music House presents Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr! We are proud to celebrate our 75 year anniversary with a multi-disciplinary theatrical production. This exciting production will bring together students from across artistic disciplines to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and the joy of performance.
As artists and educators, we recognize the importance of performing as part of a child’s education. Dare to Dream Jr offers students a unique opportunity to collaborate with fellow performers while developing confidence, storytelling skills, and stage presence in a supportive ensemble-based environment.
About the Production
Dare to Dream Jr is a musical revue about a group of trainees arriving on their first day at a fictional version of the Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. They are tasked with exploring, discovering, and dreaming together. As they learn to collaborate, the show features music from over a century of Disney films—both classics and newer favorites like Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II—highlighting themes of imagination, creativity, teamwork, and the power of dreams.
This production will bring together the following Music House disciplines:
Studio Dance Classes (Humboldt Park Studio, West Rogers Park Studio, & Near North Montessori Dance Classes)
Advanced Violin Ensemble
Dare to Dream Jr Performances
Vittum Theater
1012 N Noble St, Chicago, IL 60642
Parking: Street Parking Only - Please allow for additional time to find parking.
Please note: All students are performing on both dates. Except “Girls Only” West Rogers Park Sunday and Tuesday Dance Classes
Call Time: 4:30pm
Performance: 6:30pm
Call Time: 3:00pm
Performance: 5:00pm
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Sunday June 7th, 2026 - Female Only Performance for our “Girls Only” West Rogers Park Dance Classes
Call time: 12:00pm
Performance: 1:00pm
Tickets
$20 Advance Tickets / $25 Day of Show Tickets
Please note that you must purchase a ticket for each performance you plan to attend. We highly suggest purchasing your tickets in advance due to limited seating. It is possible we will sell out and no tickets will be available on the day of the performance.
Attire
Dance Students: A skin tone leotard to help with quick and comfortable costume changes during the production.
Orchestra and Advanced Violin: Please wear concert black. See this guide for full descriptions on concert dress, and links for appropriate dress/shirt/pants/shoes options.
Acting and Vocal Ensemble: base layer - black leggings or shorts, white t-shirt or tank top, black tennis shoes or jazz shoes, white socks
Rock Band: Base layer- black legging or pants, black t-shirt
PERFORMANCE HAIR OPTIONS FOR DANCE STUDENTS
Unless specified by the teacher, all dancers should have their hair secured neatly away from the face and off the neck.
For dancers with long or mid-length hair, options include...
Ballet Bun
Braided low bun
For dancers with textured hair, options can include...
Bantu knots
Sleek high poof
Boxed braids
For dancers with hair too short for a bun, options can include...
Gel or bobby pins cross-pinned to secure hair away from the face
Small ponytail(s)
Dance Rehearsal Schedule
Click here for the dance rehearsal schedule. Please find your child’s studio, and class to find the date and time they are rehearsing.
Please note that on the dates listed below, all rehearsals and the performance will take place at the Vittum Theater. Regularly scheduled dance classes will not be held at the West Rogers Park Studio, Humboldt Park Studio, or Near North Montessori School on these dates.
Saturday May 16th
Sunday May 17th
Sunday May 31st
Saturday June 6th (performance)
Sunday June 7th (performance)
Reminder that all rehearsals are closed. If your child needs assistance please contact us so we can make arrangements.
Why Attendance at Rehearsals is IMPORTANT!
We are excited that Music House students will be part of a multi-disciplinary production featuring dancers, musicians, actors, and vocalists all sharing the stage together. Because this is the only time all groups will rehearse together in this setting, consistent attendance is essential.
During rehearsals, students will learn important staging details such as entrances and exits, spacing, and placement in relation to other performers. This time on stage also helps build confidence and familiarity before the performance. In addition, teachers, as well as sound and lighting teams, need to see all performers on stage to make any necessary adjustments for a smooth and cohesive production.
Please review the schedule and inform us if your child will not be in attendance. All rehearsals are closed to parents to help avoid any distractions. Thank you very much!