 2025-2026 Synergy Try-Out Information
Monday, September 22 at the Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center,
*Call 815-741-7275 ext. 129 for more information.
- Register for tryouts in your choice genre group.
- There will be a $5.00 nonrefundable tryout fee.
- Performers may be moved up or down based on age averages and skill of the performer (i.e. if your performer is 9 years old, tryout with the juniors, but if selected, may perform with the minis).
- Participants will be broken up into age levels upon arrival.
- Tryouts will consist of evaluating the following Motions, Dance, Tumbling, and Jumps.
- The instructors will determine, based on skills, which age level the child will perform at and which style they will perform.
- Child may perform in more than one category, if they are interested.
- If your child refuses to try-out, competition may not be suited for that child.
- There are no makeups for tryouts.
- You will be contacted via email within 1 week about individual results.
Synergy Dance/Pom/Cheer Competition Try-outs
Pre-Registration Necessary $5.00 Fee
| Day | Date | Time | Division | Ages |
| Monday | Sep 22, 2025 |
6:00p-6:45p |
Cheer & Pom | 4-16 |
| Monday | Sep 22, 2025 | 5:00p-5:45p | Dance | 4-16 |
Did you know the Joliet Park District offers both Recreation and Competition Dance Program?
Introducing Synergy Park District Competition Team. This program practices beginning in October and competes from February to May in the Illinois Park District Drill Team Division. Open to children ages 4-18 years old. Divisions include Mini (ages 4-8), Juniors (ages 9-11), Seniors (ages 12-14), Teen (ages 14-18).
In addition to competitive tea, a multitude of different programs are available including parent/tot, pre dance which are specifically designed for, 2, 3, and 4 year olds.
Other classes for older students include Cheer, Pom, Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, & Acro.
Programs are held at the Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center and Inwood Synergy Dance Studio located at 3000 West Jefferson Street
Synergy Pre-Team Competition Teams
Where Spirit Begins and Stars Start to Shine!
Synergy’s Pre-Team Competition Pom is a great way for beginner or younger athletes to get started in competitive pom. This fun, high-energy program helps dancers build strong basics while encouraging teamwork, confidence, and spirit!
Athletes will learn and perform a fun routine that includes:
- Basic dance moves
- Sharp arm motions
- Kick lines
- Easy, age-appropriate choreography
- Poms to bring energy to the routine
The routine is set to upbeat music and is shorter and simpler than higher-level routines - perfect for learning timing, coordination, and stage presence. Dancers will also work on precision, synchronization, and showmanship in a fun and supportive setting.
This program helps athletes grow, gain confidence, and fall in love with dance. It’s a great step toward joining more advanced pom competition teams.
Location: Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center Gymnasium
Athletes should have prior dance or pom experience, or need coach approval to join.
Synergy Pre-Team Competition Dance is designed for beginner or younger dancers who are new to competitive dance. In this program, teams perform a routine with basic dance moves, jumps, and simple choreography, usually set to fun, upbeat music. The goal is to help dancers build confidence, coordination, and teamwork while showing off their energy and spirit.
Routines are shorter and easier than those at higher competition levels, making this a great way for young dancers to practice timing, precision, and stage presence. Coaches judge the routines based on how well they are performed, how in-sync the dancers are, creativity, and overall energy.
This program isn’t just about performing - it helps dancers grow, learn to work as a team, and enjoy dancing. It’s a great way to get ready for more advanced competitions while having fun and building friendships.
Location: Inwood Ice Arena, Synergy Dance Studio
Dancers must have prior dance experience or get Coach Approval to join.
Synergy Pre-Team Competition Cheer is a fun and supportive event for younger or beginner cheerleaders to show their skills. These athletes are just starting their cheer journey and perform routines that include basic cheer elements like stunts, tumbling, jumps, and dance.
The focus is on building confidence, teamwork, and excitement - not on difficult skills. Routines are shorter and easier, giving cheerleaders a chance to practice coordination and spirit.
Coaches score performances based on execution, timing, energy, and good sportsmanship, helping athletes grow and enjoy the sport. This event is a great first step before moving up to the Synergy Competition Cheer Team or a school team.
Location: Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center Gymnasium
Athletes must have prior experience or coach approval to join.
Synergy Pre Team-Options
Combined Overview of Pre-Team Cheer, Dance, and Pom Programs
What is the same across all three programs?
- Beginner-Friendly: All three programs are made for younger or beginner participants who are new to competitive performance
- Skill Building: The focus is on growing confidence, teamwork, coordination, and enthusiasm in a supportive setting.
- Simple Routines: Routines are shorter and easier, giving beginners a chance to learn and show basic skills.
- Coach Evaluation: Coaches look at execution, timing, energy, and creativity when judging performances.
- Path to Progress: Each program helps participants prepare for higher-level competitions while building a love for the activity.
- Requirements & Cost: Prior experience or coach approval is needed to join. Each full session costs $175.
Differences Between the Programs:
| Program | Primary Skills | Unique features | Practice Schedule |
| Pre-Team Cheer |
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Focus on boosting confidence and spirit in cheerleading, while emphasizing teamwork through cheer skills. | CLICK HERE |
| Pre-Team Dance |
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Includes lively routines that help beginners improve timing, accuracy, and confidence on stage. | CLICK HERE |
| Pre-Team Pom |
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Uses poms to make routines more visually exciting and rhythmic. | CLICK HERE |
What is Synergy?
Synergy Competitive Dance, Pom and Cheer competes in the Illinois Park District Drill Conference Team Division. This is a great opportunity for your child to become a part of a team that will build his/her self-esteem and encourage him/her to be confident and outgoing.
The Competitive Team provides members with a unique opportunity to study, explore, and perform dance, pom, and cheer at a higher level of expectation. This gives the more discipline performer a way to study at studio-quality level of instruction.
The Competitive Team is broken into 3 seasons: Summer, Fall, and Winter/Spring. Team members sign up and pay for their respective team each session with the understanding that competing is required in Fall and Winter/Spring. Summer is an optional Session but very helpful to sharpen skills, technique, stunting, and tumbling.
Team members will also perform at Dance Recital at the end of each session. Costumes, uniforms, and meet fees are included.
Joliet & Channahon Park District compete as one team.
| Winter/Spring | Summer | Fall |
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January - May |
June - August |
October - December |
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Synergy Team 2025-2026 season runs from October 2025 through May 2026. Members are required to be enrolled for the entire season. Payments are made in monthly EFT installment payments. First payment is due upon enrolling. First EFT payment begins on November 5, 2025, and ends May 5, 2026.
Synergy Park District Team competes from January to May in the Illinois Park District Drill Conference.
Competition Teams participate in all recitals and IPDDC Competitions. All competition fees and costume fees are included in the $125.00 registration fee and $125 monthly EFT installment payments. (If a dancer decides to compete a solo, duet, or trio extra fees will be charge to the specific dancer)
Synergy Competitive Scheduled Practice Times 2025-2026
*Practice takes place at the Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center
No Team Practices: October 31, November 24, 26, 28. 29, December 6 (Recital), December 22-January 10, March 23-March 28, May 25.
Competition Dates will be announced for the 2026 Season as soon as the dates are confirmed with the Competition Sites.
Click below to sign up for classes this season!
Lovely Leos: Grown-Up & Tot Class
Dance, bond, and have fun together! This beginner class lets you and your little one explore ballet basics with creative music, playful movement, and fun props. Your child will build balance, coordination, and flexibility while making special memories. Each session features fresh music themes and interactive activities. Guardians join in and participate with their child. The class fee includes a recital costume and tights, which your child keeps after the performance. Come twirl, leap, and create memories that last!
Pre Ballet: A Perfect Start for Tiny Dancers!
Introduce your little one to the magical world of ballet! This beginner class teaches basic ballet skills, correct terms, and foundational positions in a fun, supportive setting. Your child will build flexibility, coordination, and confidence while enjoying dance. Leotard, tights, and ballet shoes are needed to help your child feel like a ballerina. The class fee includes a recital costume and tights, which your child keeps after the recital. Let your little dancer start their lifelong love of ballet!
Ballet Class: A Perfect Blend of Beauty and Technique.
Discover the elegance of ballet in this beginner-friendly class for young dancers. Students will learn beauty, grace, poise, flexibility, balance, and coordination while focusing on basic techniques, routines, and teamwork.
- Girls wear a leotard and ballet shoes.
- Boys wear a t-shirt, athletic pants, and jazz shoes.
The class fee includes a recital costume for every student so they can shine on stage! Join us to build confidence, creativity, and a lasting love of ballet!
Junior Ballet: Take Your Dancing to the Next Level!
Ready to improve your ballet skills? This class is for dancers who finished Basic Ballet and want to build on technique, routines, and group choreography. Junior Ballet focuses on teamwork and creative expression to help dancers gain confidence and refine their skills in a fun, supportive setting.
What to wear:
- Girls: Leotard and ballet or jazz shoes
- Boys: T-shirt, shorts, and black ballet or jazz shoes
The class fee includes a showcase costume that students keep as a keepsake after the performance. Join us and watch your dancer shine on stage with grace and confidence!
Tap
If you like to have fun, flap, shuffle, and kick up your heels. Tap is for you. Move through basic tap techniques and exercises while you develop coordination and rhythm. All forms of tap will be taught through barre work, center combinations and routines. Costume and tights for recital are included in the fee.
Little Poppers
Get ready to dance, move, and groove! This fun, high-energy class is perfect for little hip hoppers. Dancers will learn new moves, express themselves, and build confidence. They’ll enjoy funky footwork and creative choreography while learning Hip Hop basics. Each dancer will get a cool costume for the Dance Showcase, which they can keep after the performance!
What to wear: Comfortable activewear and clean gym shoes - ready to move and groove!
Hip Hop
Hip Hop Dance Class: For All Levels and Styles! Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this class helps you grow and have fun moving. You’ll learn a mix of Hip Hop, ballet, jazz, tap, and more, all to the latest music. Build flexibility, balance, and rhythm while learning exciting routines and group choreography that show your best moves. This class focuses on creativity, teamwork, and confidence as you perform with your crew. You’ll also get a cool costume for the recital to celebrate your hard work!
What to wear: Activewear and clean gym shoes - be ready to move!
Cheer
Get ready to jump, tumble, and learn basic stunts! This class focuses on technique and teaches cheer basics like motions, chants, cheers, jumps, and beginning tumbling skills. It’s a great way to prepare for moving up to the Synergy Competitive Cheer Teams. Each participant will receive a costume to wear in the Dance Recital.
What to wear: Yoga pants, a tucked-in t-shirt, and clean white gym shoes. Bring cheer shoes to change into for the tumbling floor.
Poms
Students will learn the basics of pom, including motions, kicks, and how to put them together in fun choreography. The class focuses on pom and dance techniques, routines, and teamwork to build a strong group atmosphere.
What to wear: Clean white gym shoes are required.
All students will receive a costume for the dance recital, and they get to keep it after the performance.
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May 23
In Search of Spiders
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May 29
Will County Book Reuse & Recycle
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May 30
Will County Book Reuse & Recycle
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May 31
Will County Book Reuse & Recycle
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May 31
SRJC Field Museum Expedition
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Jun 4
Animal Yoga Flow
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Jun 5
SRJC Bocce Ball & Ice Cream
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Jun 5
SRJC Indoor Camp Trip
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Jun 6
Yoga in the Park
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Jun 7
SRJC Sunday with the Slammers
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Jun 11
SRJC Life Skills Lab
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Jun 12
Movies in the Park
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Jun 13
Yoga in the Park
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Jun 14
Fungus Among Us
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Jun 18
SRJC Me and My Pal
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Jun 19
Concerts in the Park
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Jun 20
Yoga in the Park
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Jun 20
SRJC Teatime Mysteries
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Jun 22
Board Meeting
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Jun 26
Movies in the Park
