Dancing for Dancers

Dancing for Dancers Dancing for Dancers was founded in 2014 by dancer/ dance instructor/social worker, Stephanie Schiller, LCSW (Shparago).

Founded in 2014, Dancing for Dancers is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to connect communities, provide opportunities and support dancers in need. In 2014, Stephanie came up with the idea to plan a dance concert to help support an organization in the Chicago dance community. The first show was held in a dance studio that included 70 performers from 5 local studios. The show grew

each year and had a total of 326 dancers representing 17 studios in 2016. D4D has hosted almost 60 studios and thousands of dancers. We celebrated our 10th and 11th concerts in 2022. We have awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships and have donated to several local dance programs. We have awarded 80 D4D Diamond Example Awards that celebrate dancers who are leaders and role models in their community. The 501(c)3 non-profit has continued to grow to include additional scholarship programming, a D4D donation program, community partnerships, and a Mission Ambassador program. We are so excited to host our 12th benefit concert in 2023!!

  Congratulations to our Dancing for Dancers Scholarship Recipients! We're happy to celebrate these dancers!  Our recipi...
05/24/2026


Congratulations to our Dancing for Dancers Scholarship Recipients! We're happy to celebrate these dancers!

Our recipients will be attending the following programs:

💙Marymount Manhattan College
💙Joffrey Ballet School-Joffrey South
💙Konquer Dance Company
💙Emerald Ballet Academy
💙Just Dance
💙Washington School of Ballet Summer Intensive and Repertory Experience
💙Dance Italia
💙Dancers’ Alley
💙Rhythmics Performing Arts Inc
💙MJL Center for Dance

*Photos and programs are listed in no particular order*




Scholarship update!
05/23/2026

Scholarship update!

Apply on our website dancingfordancers.org 🩵
05/21/2026

Apply on our website dancingfordancers.org 🩵

  A huge thank you to all of the dancers who applied to the Dancing for Dancers Scholarship! We were so inspired by the ...
05/02/2026



A huge thank you to all of the dancers who applied to the Dancing for Dancers Scholarship! We were so inspired by the talent, dedication, and passion shared in every application.

We received an overwhelming number of applications from dancers across Texas, South Carolina, Florida, Illinois, California, Missouri, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, Washington, and North Carolina. The applications were incredible, and it made decisions truly challenging.

Scholarship results have officially been sent out, so be sure to check your email

Thank you for letting us be part of your dance journey. We are so grateful to be connected to such a passionate dance community.

A huge shoutout to one of our longtime D4D performers who continues to make an impact After hosting a Parent Night Out a...
04/09/2026

A huge shoutout to one of our longtime D4D performers who continues to make an impact

After hosting a Parent Night Out at her studio, Vera Glenn raised over $900 for the Dancing for Dancers scholarship fund! Not only was the event a success, but she also took time to talk with the young dancers about the bigger picture, who they are helping and where the proceeds will go.

They had meaningful conversations about why they love dance and why it matters to help make it accessible for others. Creating opportunities, building empathy, and giving back. This is what it’s all about.

We are so proud and grateful. Thank you to Vera and her studio!

Next year Vera plans to study biomedical engineering at the University of Iowa in order to work in prosthetics! "This way, people with disabilities and physical limitations can continue to do the things they love like dance, sports, extracurriculars, etc. I also plan on being an active member of their dance club and taking dance classes regularly."

We're so excited for your next adventure. We will be cheering you on!

03/22/2026
Mission Ambassadors and lifelong friends. Seeing these friendships continue beyond D4D means everything to us! 🥹 💙💙💃💃.da...
03/02/2026

Mission Ambassadors and lifelong friends. Seeing these friendships continue beyond D4D means everything to us! 🥹 💙💙

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D4D 2026 photo sneak peek 🖤💚📷 Brad Schiller
02/17/2026

D4D 2026 photo sneak peek 🖤💚

📷 Brad Schiller

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating what we love most: supporting dancers. Our D4D Scholarship Application is now OP...
02/15/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating what we love most: supporting dancers.

Our D4D Scholarship Application is now OPEN. Our scholarships help dancers continue training, growing, and pursuing what they love.

Please help us spread the love by sharing this opportunity with a dancer in your life.

Let’s keep lifting each other up through dance! 💙🤍🖤

A special thank you to our Mission Ambassador team for all that you do to support each other and D4D. It has been so spe...
02/08/2026

A special thank you to our Mission Ambassador team for all that you do to support each other and D4D. It has been so special to watch this program grow, along with the dancers and the friendships they’ve built over the past 5 years! We love you!

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19351 W Washington St
Grayslake, IL
60030

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