Dance Theatre of Illinois

10/12/2026

Enjoy some pictures of our PETER AND THE WOLF Ballet performance at the Historic Fischer Theatre in Danville, IL last weekend!

The show was presented by Dance Theatre of Illinois, with participation of the Urbana Fine Arts Center Youth Ensemble members and children from our community.

Our thanks to:

Fischer Theatre, for the great opportunity.

All volunteers that contributed to make this such a successful event.

All performers, for their beautiful work on stage.

All DTI and UFAC staff for their hard work during before and during the performances.

All that attended the event, for your support.

Photos by Yih-Chun Hu

Peter and the Wolf, Symphonic Tale for Narration and Orchestra, Op.67
Composed by Sergei Prokofiev
Presented under license from G. Schiller, Inc, copyright owners.

Sponsored by ServBank

10/11/2026

09/28/2026

Enjoy some footage of our rehearsals for the uocoming PETER AND THE WOLF Ballet performance!

The show will be presented by Dance Theatre of Illinois, with participation of the Urbana Fine Arts Center Youth Ensemble members and children from our community.

We hope to see you there!

Where:
The Historic Fischer Theatre
158 N Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61832

When:
Saturday, October 10th:
Open Dress Rehearsal: 11:30 AM
Full Polished Performance: 2:00 PM

Peter and the Wolf, Symphonic Tale for Narration and Orchestra, Op.67
Composed by Sergei Prokofiev
Presented under license from G. Schiller, Inc, copyright owners.

Sponsored by ServBank

09/24/2026

PETER AND THE WOLF Ballet performance!

The show is presented by Dance Theatre of Illinois, with participation of the Urbana Fine Arts Center Youth Ensemble members and children from our community.

We hope to see you there!

Where:
The Historic Fischer Theatre
158 N Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61832

When:
Saturday, October 10th:
Open Dress Rehearsal: 11:30 AM
Full Polished Performance: 2:00 PM

Peter and the Wolf, Symphonic Tale for Narration and Orchestra, Op.67
Composed by Sergei Prokofiev
Presented under license from G. Schiller, Inc, copyright owners.

Sponsored by ServBank

Dance Theatre of Illinois

09/16/2026

We are happy to announce that tickets for the “Peter and the Wolf Ballet” are available for purchase!

The show is presented by Dance Theatre of Illinois, with participation of the Urbana Fine Arts Center Youth Ensemble members and children from our community.

We hope to see you there!

Where:
The Historic Fischer Theatre
158 N Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61832

When:
Saturday, October 10th
2:00 PM

Peter and the Wolf, Symphonic Tale for Narration and Orchestra, Op.67
Composed by Sergei Prokofiev
Presented under license from G. Schiller, Inc, copyright owners.

08/23/2026

Enjoy some footage of the audition held this weekend, for our upcoming production of "Peter and the Wolf".
The shows will be at the Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL on October 9 and 10 and it will feature our professional dancers, actors and children from our community.
More information coming up soon. Stay tuned!

08/12/2026

Dance Theatre of Illinois (DTI) is proud to announce the upcoming “Peter and The Wolf” Ballet, presented by the Historic Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL

The performances will take place on October 9th and 10th, 2026 at the Historic Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL.

Actors and dancers needed!

Detailed information as follows:

Audition Date: Saturday, August 22

Audition Times:

·         AGES 7 to 12 - No Ballet Experience Required: 4:30 to 5:30 PM

·         AGES 13 and OLDER - Ballet Experience Required: 5:30 to 6:30 PM

·         ACTORS AGE 13 and OLDER: 6:30 to 7:00 PM

PROFESSIONAL DANCERS:

Compensation offered.
Please contact us to make arrangements for in person audition, or send a video of a ballet class, rehearsal or live performance taken within the past six months.

Audition Cost: Free of Charge

Audition Location: Urbana Fine Arts Center, 2860 Philo Road, Suite H, Urbana, IL 61802

Rehearsals:

Rehearsal Dates: Saturdays, August 29 through October 3rd, 2026.

Rehearsal Time: 4:30 to 5:30 PM

Rehearsals Location: Urbana Fine Arts Center, 2860 Philo Road, Suite H, Urbana, IL 61802

Performances:

Performance Dates and Times:

Friday, October 9th 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM (Actors and Professional Dancers Only)

Saturday, October 10th 2:00 PM: Full cast

Call Times:

Friday, October 9th: 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM

Saturday, October 10th: 12:30 PM

Performance Location:

The Historic Fischer Theatre, 158 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832.

 

For information:

[email protected]

(217) 979-7721

05/29/2026

Dance Theatre of Illinois dancers Katie Koprowski, Dagny Ingle and Corbin Phillips performed the principle roles in "Coppelia Excerpts" during the Urbana Fine Arts Center Spring Concert last weekend, at Lincoln Hall Theatre, Urbana, IL.

Enjoy the photos!
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05/29/2026

Enjoy some pictures of Dance Theatre of Illinois dancers Katie Koprowski and Lisette Tokarskiy performing at the Urbana Fine Arts Center Spring Concert last weekend, at the Lincoln Hall Theater.
The piece is "Earth and Fire", choreographed by Ralitza Iordanova.

05/20/2026

Thank you so much KAWAII TOWN DESIGN for donating to our fundraiser!
We will have a silent auction at the URBANA FINE ARTS CENTER Spring Concert on May 22 and 23.
For tickets:
urbanafineartscenter.com

We are still accepting donations from local businesses. Please contact us if you are interested in donating:
[email protected]
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