World premiere · All-original dance production

Jack Frost

A brand new story ballet from Dance Center Evanston, journeying through the seasons in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip-hop.

January 30 & 31, 2027 · Studio5

Throughout Dance Center Evanston’s long history of exceptional training, what sets us apart is our commitment to artistry, creativity, and storytelling through dance. In this tradition, the time is ripe for a brand new, all-original dance production.

Created and directed by Calyn Carbery and Béa Rashid, this story ballet will take audiences on a fantastic journey through the seasons, featuring choreography by DCE faculty in the styles of ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip-hop, as performed by DCE students ages 7-18.

Meet the Characters

The Family

✦ Juniper, a bright and curious kid
✦ January, her feisty little sibling
✦ Juniper and January’s parents

Winter

❄ Jack Frost, the Spirit of Winter
❄ Snow Royalty, regal ballet dancers
❄ Snow Sprites, flighty and balletic

Spring

✿ Ostara/Ostar, the God(dess) of Spring
✿ Rose, leader of the Flowers
✿ Flowers, budding ballet
✿ Spring Rain, tap-dancing showers
✿ Weeping Willows, majestic modern

Summer

☀ Freya/Frey, the Summer Fairy
☀ Maypole Celebrants, festive folk dancers
☀ Firebrands, fiery hip-hop

Autumn

❧ Sara, the Autumn Witch
❧ Squirrel, collector of the Acorns
❧ Acorns, silly little nuts, modern moves
❧ Autumn Leaves on a Cool Breeze, smooth jazz

The Story

In an epic swirl of magic, Jack Frost loses the magical scarf that gives him the power to usher in Winter. Without it, the cycle of the seasons will be broken.

Juniper, a young kid with a big imagination, is taking a walk with her family. When her parents share that their family will be moving to a new home, Juniper is very upset and dashes away to hide in a nearby rock formation. Peeking out from a crack in the rocks is a bright blue scarf with an intricate sparkle pattern. When Juniper picks it up to examine it, her little sister January sneaks up, snatches it, and starts a tug-of-war. The girls’ parents separate them and Juniper reluctantly leaves the scarf where she found it. As the family walks away, a Leaf sneaks over to nab the scarf and deliver it to Sara, the powerful Autumn Witch.

Back home and packing her belongings, Juniper notices a peculiar magic residue left on her hands and, with a flourish, accidentally summons a Snow Sprite! When January runs into the room chased by another Sprite, chaos ensues. As more and more Sprites gather and encircle the girls, Jack Frost arrives and regains control, having sensed the magic from the scarf and traced it to their home. Demanding the scarf back, Jack realizes Juniper no longer has it and is disheartened.

Everyone gathers to comfort Jack and hear his tale. He explains that only a Seasonal Being could possess the power to steal the scarf, and the team works out a plan to retrieve it. Jack, Juniper, and January must search through the other Seasons’ homesteads to locate the scarf and return it to Jack before a seasonless era begins…

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Audition Only

Participation fee scales with number of roles. Scholarships and financial aid available.

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Rehearsals

Fridays 4:30–6:30pm, Sept–Jan. Sundays 11am–1pm added Dec–Jan. Consistent availability required.

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Ages 7 - 18

Choreography by DCE faculty in the styles of ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip-hop.