The place where passion and artistry meet a love and respect for dancers, THAT is Wonderland.

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“A Midsummer Nights Dream”

Sign up below to audition for our Summer Community Ballet!

Dancers ages 8 through adults of any age and level may audition

***If auditioning for Principal, you also need to audition with your current ballet level group***

  • Rehearsals are Saturdays from 1-7pm for Full cast and 7-9 extended for Principals.

  • Tech week and Performances are July 19th-26th

  • $70 production fee for non company members (financial aid available for those in need)

  • AUDITION LOCATION: Wonderland a ballet Company 215 N Court Street, Educational entrance on the Mulberry Street side. You can park in the lot next to the bus station expansion. Wonderland is on the 3rd floor (elevator or stair access)

Midsummer Audition Beg/Novice March 7th 1-2pm
Midsummer Audition Intermediate March 7th 2-3 pm
Midsummer Audition Advanced March 7th 3-4pm
Midsummer Audition Principal March 7th 4-6pm
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Meet our Creative Director

Andrew Mahan

I want to be the passionate and safe dance teacher I never had as a child and create a Ballet Company environment that does not harm but instead helps dancers find or reclaim their passion for dance and for who they are .

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  • Young ballerinas in ornate costumes and headpieces posing backstage with theatrical characters.
  • Children performing a ballet on stage with a colorful, fairy-tale forest backdrop, dressed in costumes like tutus, dresses, and whimsical outfits.
  • A ballet dancer in a red tutu with a tiara performs on stage in front of a fantasy castle backdrop decorated with playing card suits. Other dancers are seated in the background.
  • A theatrical scene with four actors in colorful costumes, appearing dramatic and expressive, set against a painted rustic kitchen background.

  • Gracie- Current CLI Dance Conservatory Student

    “Taking ballet with Andrew is always an amazing experience. His constant guidance and encouragement have truly helped me grow both personally and professionally. His class feels like discovering dance all over again, where every movement tells a new story.”

  • Ballet dancers performing on stage with a colorful gingerbread and candy-themed backdrop.

  • Peyton- Professional Chicago Stage and Film Actor/Singer/Dancer

    “I’m so immensely grateful for my time spent training with Andrew! The well-rounded insight and technical groundwork are things I couldn’t find elsewhere.”

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  • Mirror reflection of a person taking a photo with a phone, holding a sign for the Jersey Boys musical featuring Peyton Schoenhofer and Bob Gaudio, with the person wearing a blue polo shirt.

  • A young man sitting on the floor in front of a large wall mural that reads 'Norwegian Creative Studios' with a shooting star graphic.

  • Bryce- Professional Branson Actor/Singer/Dancer

    “Andrew has always made a creative and safe environment for people to explore and expand their talents. Thanks to him, I’ve been able to continue grow in every production he has choreographed and has lead me to make performing my career. I would say if it wasn’t for him and him mom, I wouldn’t be where I was today. I am forever grateful for them.”

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  • Group of performers in colorful costumes on stage with a Moulin Rouge revue sign in the background

  • Performer wearing a red tailcoat, striped pants, and a black hat, singing with a microphone headset on, on a stage with vibrant lighting.

What makes Wonderland Wonderful

  • Ballet dancer in a red jacket, white tights, and ballet shoes performing on stage with a digital winter landscape background showing snow-covered trees, a full moon, and a starry sky.

    Testimonials

    Students, Parents, and other professionals share why Wonderland should be your dancers new home

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  • Half of a person's face with blonde hair, blue eye, and ear visible, wearing a black shirt, against a dark background.

    Andrew Mahan

    Get to know our Creative Director/Ballet Master

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  • Two ballet dancers perform on stage in front of a background with a swirling pattern of playing cards, with one dancer holding the other in a lifted pose.

    Wonderland

    Wonderland can be supplemental to your existing dance career or become your new home base

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Additional photos by Andrew Mahan

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