*Sign-up to Walk with TCSD*

Calling ALL Twin Cities Dancers and Dance Families!

Twin Cities School of Dance (TCSD) will again be a community entrant in the Illinois State University (ISU) Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 18!

Want to walk with us in the parade?
All TCSD dancers and dance families are invited to walk the parade route with us!

Sign-up here to walk with us

(sign-up by Wednesday, Oct. 15)

All participants should plan to arrive on campus on Parade Saturday (10/18) by 9:30 a.m. and meet in front of Thomas Metcalf School on S. University St., with the parade stepping-off at 10:00 a.m.

  • It's not just a Nutcracker thing...ALL TCSD dancers and dance families (of all ages) are invited to walk the parade route with us.
  • Walkers will accompany our Claras, Snow Queens, and The Nutcracker cast members (who will be riding in vehicles).
  • Wear any TCSD, Nutcracker, or dance attire. (But, watch the weather!)

*Candy: Please also consider donating an extra bag of candy to share with our dancers to pass out to parade watchers. (Candy can be dropped-off at the studio anytime, ordered online to be delivered to studio, or brought to the parade.) 

Adult walkers will also be provided promotional postcards with Nutcracker and TCSD info to hand out to parade spectators

*Classes/Rehearsals:

  • Miss Jacee's Classes - At this time, all Miss Jacee's Saturday classes will dance as scheduled.
  • Senior Ballet Company - Saturday Rehearsal (9-12pm) will not dance on Parade Saturday this year, as all dancers are expected to walk in the parade to help promote the school and their Nutcracker Ballet performances. (All Junior & Apprentice Ballet Company dancers are also strongly encouraged to walk with us in the parade.)
  • *Note: There should be no time-conflicts with Saturday's Nutcracker Part Rehearsals that start at 1:00 p.m.

Want to experience the parade and support TCSD in other ways?

  • Watch the parade live from the sidewalks along the parade route and cheer on our participants. 
    • The parade steps off at 10:00 a.m. at the corner of College Avenue and University Street.
  • Can't make it to the parade? Watch it live on the Illinois State University YouTube channel!

Sign-up today and join us in representing TCSD out in the community at the 2025 ISU Homecoming - and help us "Raise The Banner" for our dance school and Nutcracker performers!

Go TCSD! Go Redbirds!