2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  • Metamorphosis must have a signed waiver on file for each participant. If we do not have a waiver for your dancer, they may not enter the convention until we have a signed copy.

    What to wear on Friday (MPE) and Saturday:

    • Apparel: Leotard or dance top, appropriate dance bottoms.

    • Footwear: Half shoes, ballet shoes, or jazz shoes are required for all classes.

    • Hair: Clean and out of the face

    What to bring:

    • Friday (MPE): Water bottle

    • Saturday: Water bottle, bagged lunch in a disposable bag (nut-free), costumes for MPE and Showcases (if applicable)

    What to wear for the Saturday Group A Awards on Saturday and the Group B/C Collective Contemporary Awards on Sunday:

    • Your choice of nice outfit (semi-formal attire encouraged).

    *MPE DANCERS will need to bring their costume or choice of outfit for the photo/video shoot with them and change after the ceremony for filming/photoshoot plan to bring a jacket and black or white sneakers, in the event we do this outside, weather permitting.

    Additional Metamorphosis Convention Class Notes:

    • Dancers will receive a number at check-in that they will wear during the convention.

    • Throughout the day, the scholarship/collegiate partners will watch dancers in class and select dancers for scholarships. Dancers should try their best in every class. Refrain from talking to your friends, sitting on the sides, etc.

    • Scholarships will be granted based on talent AND attitude in classes.

    • Parents may not observe class. However, dance studio directors and instructors are welcome to observe class.

    • Parents MAY attend the SOAR Luncheon, SOAR Fair, and Parent Seminar.

    • Classes will be photographed and filmed at various times throughout the day to be displayed on social media platforms and website.

    • Scholarship winners will also be photographed and displayed on the Metamorphosis social media platforms and website.

    • There will be Metamorphosis; Fearless Evolution merchandise for sale, be sure to stop by our table. Our merchandise sells out quickly and will not be held at the table.

  • Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to check in, this will also be your check-in for Saturday's master classes.

    MPE Rehearsals for MPE Chrysalis, MPE Butterfly A, MPE Butterfly B, and ASSISTANTS will take place at the Fine Arts Building-410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL:

    5-6pm

    • Assistants ONLY Rehearsal in Studio A

    • Take Flight Rehearsal in Studio B

    6-8:30pm

    • Chrysalis Rehearsal in Studio B

    • Butterfly A Rehearsal in Studio C

    • Assistants & Butterfly B Rehearsal in ROOM 833

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH: Master Classes & THE SHOWCASE

Masterclasses will take place at The Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel (909 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611) and The Museum of Contemporary Art (220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611) from 8:15am-5:15pm. End time varies by group-see below.

Read about our amazing 2026 Faculty HERE!

  • MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

    2-3pm
    Class: Contemporary Ballet
    Instructor: Carrie E.

    3:15-4:15pm
    Class: Hip-Hop
    Instructor: Christian

    4:15-5:15pm
    Class: Lyrical Class
    Instructor: Krissie

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    MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

    5:30-5:40pm
    Break & Get Ready for Awards

    5:45-6:15pm
    Group A Awards Ceremony

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    MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

    6:15-7:15 PM
    MPE REHEARSAL

    7:15 PM
    DOORS OPEN

    7:30 PM
    THE SHOWCASE (ACT I-Solos)

    8:30 PM Intermission

    8:40 PM
    THE SHOWCASE (ACT II-Groups)

  • THE WESTIN MICHIGAN AVENUE-Michigan Ballroom

    8:15-9am
    Class: Horton Warm Up
    Instructor: Keesha

    9:15-10:15am
    Class: Jazz
    Instructors: Katie & Alyssa

    10:30-11:30pm
    Class: Contemporary Hip-Hop
    Instructor: Christian

    11:30-12:00pm - Great Lakes Ballroom
    SOAR Luncheon (Lunch is not provided. Please bring a Nut-Free Bagged Lunch)

    12:00-1:00pm
    Class: Contemporary Class
    Instructor: Abby

    1-1:30pm - Lobby
    SOAR Fair

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    BREAK- Metamorphosis Faculty & Staff are NOT responsible for supervising participants during this time. Please plan chaperones for your students accordingly.

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    MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

    6:15-7:15 PM
    MPE REHEARSAL

    7:15 PM
    DOORS OPEN

    7:30 PM
    THE SHOWCASE (ACT I-Solos)

    8:30 PM Intermission

    8:40 PM
    THE SHOWCASE (ACT II-Groups)

  • THE WESTIN MICHIGAN AVENUE-Great Lakes Grand Ballroom

    8:15-9am
    Class: Jazz
    Instructors: Katie & Alyssa

    9:15-10:15am
    Class: Horton
    Instructor: Keesha

    10:30-11:30pm
    Class: Contemporary Ballet
    Instructor: Carrie E.

    11:30-12:00pm
    SOAR Luncheon (Lunch is not provided. Please bring a Nut-Free Bagged Lunch)

    12-12:30pm - Lobby
    SOAR Fair

    12:30-1:30pm
    Class: Contemporary Hip-Hop
    Instructor: Christian

    1:30-3:00pm
    Class: Contemporary Scholarship Audition
    Instructor: Abby

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    BREAK- Metamorphosis Faculty & Staff are NOT responsible for supervising participants during this time. Please plan chaperones for your students accordingly.

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    MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

    6:15-7:15 PM
    MPE REHEARSAL

    7:15 PM
    DOORS OPEN

    7:30 PM
    THE SHOWCASE (ACT I-Solos)

    8:30 PM Intermission

    8:40 PM
    THE SHOWCASE (ACT II-Groups)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH: The Collective Contemporary Awards

Dancers will be photographed on the red carpet starting at 9:30am at The Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel(909 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611) before entering the Collective Contemporary Awards Ceremony, which consists of live performances by Chicago-Based dance companies, Collegiate Dance Departments, and scholarship recipient announcements from our esteemed Metamorphosis Affiliates and SOAR Professional Pathways partners.

The Westin Michigan Avenue-Michigan Ballroom

9:30am *Red Carpet Photos in the Lobby

10:30-12pm The Collective Contemporary Awards Ceremony

*Semi-Formal Attire Encouraged

  • *LOCATION UPDATE: 100 E Lake Shore Drive (Lakefront Park)

    (5 minute walk from The Westin Michigan Avenue)

    12:45-1:45pm Butterfly B and Assistant Photoshoot

    1:45-2:45pm Butterfly A Photoshoot

    2:45-3:45pm Chrysalis Photoshoot