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Our Mission

Illinois Youth Dance Theatre (IYDT) is a not for profit dance company committed to the art of dance. IYDT promotes the opportunity for community engagement and public performing. Professional instruction, working with guest artists and the use of professional sets and costuming allows our members to experience the joy of intense and focused dance in a quality performance setting.

The Foundation of IYDT

Illinois Youth Dance Theatre (IYDT) was founded in 2000 by Artistic Director Alyce Keaggy Brinkmann. It is a not-for-profit, pre-professional dance company dedicated to the art and education of dance. The company offers junior and senior members an opportunity to engage in intensive and focused dance training at the highest level, complete with quality performances, renowned guest artists, professional sets, costumes, and instruction.

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