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Group of Dancers

North Shore Performance Companies

North Shore Performance Companies brings together three distinct divisions, all of which operate under the direction of Sören M. Niewelt, ensuring a cohesive and elevated training experience across divisions. With a unified artistic vision, the program offers dancers high-quality performance opportunities while fostering community, growth, and lasting relationships.

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Our Programs
We offer three Performance Company programs for dedicated dancers. Each group performs at community venues, festivals, competitions, and in our own full-scale productions.
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Ages & Opportunities
Performance Company opportunities begin at age 6. Younger dancers may participate in Dance Collective and Youth Ballet Theatre, creating an exciting entry point into the program. Dancers build strong connections through shared experiences, including outings to professional dance performances, our Big–Little program, and holiday events.

Our Company Divisions

2026 - 2027 Season

Artistic Leadership
All companies operate under the direction of Sören M. Niewelt, ensuring a cohesive and elevated training experience across divisions:
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North Shore Ballet Theatre & Youth Ballet 

under the Direction of Sören M. Niewelt​

 

North Shore Dance Collective
under the direction of Sarah Sterling

North Shore Dance Ensemble
Returns under the Direction of Kesha Milenkovic 

 

 

Auditions for 2026 - 2027 Season

Saturday, May 9th - DANCE COLLECTIVE & ENSEMBLE

Saturday, May 16th - BALLET THEATRE
 

Audition Details:

Collective and Ensemble auditions will be held on May 9th.

  • 6 - 8 year olds at 2 PM

  • 9 and above at 3:15 PM

 

Ballet Theatre auditions are the following week on May 16th.

  • 6 - 8 year olds at 2 PM

  • 9 and above at 3:15 PM

If you want to become a part of one of our exciting performance groups

email us now with the subject AUDITION at northshoreperformancecompanies.com

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Make sure to read through the guidelines and fill out the online audition application

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North Shore School of Dance

505 Laurel Ave. Highland Park, IL 60035, United States

(847) 432-2060

nssdance@gmail.com

Try a class or schedule a tour today!

FRONT OFFICE HOURS for Fall
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 12:00Noon
Saturday: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Sunday: Closed

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