Second Fridays event to feature ballet dancing in downtown DeKalb storefront windows

DeKALB – On Friday, Nov. 12, Dimensions Youth Ballet will partner with downtown DeKalb merchants for a Second Fridays event.

The Nov. 12 Second Fridays event will be themed “Tinsel and Traditions.” The event will kick off the holiday season as merchants will stay open later, until 8 p.m. on Friday. Merchants will also have Saturday hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DYB will dance downtown in the window fronts of merchants and restaurants from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12. Dancers will be sponsored by local businesses: Northern Rehab Physical Therapy, Sharon Rhoades Century 21 Affiliated, Canvas Hair Studio, SOAS, Helen’s Hair Design, Pappas Development LLC, Brad Manning Ford, Artemis Technology Solutions, MillsMeansMore with Keller Williams Inspire, Dawn Baker Century 21 Affiliated and Cardella Carpentry.

Sweet Butts Cotton Candy will be downtown from 4 to 8:45 p.m. The Sugar Plum Fairy will be available for photos in front of Found. Home and Vintage Marketplace, 153 E. Lincoln Highway.

After shopping, take your receipt from a downtown store to Byer’s Brewery from 5 to 8 p.m. Kids can play games while Century 21 Affiliated will complimentary gift wrap items.

A free family street dance will be held in Palmer Court from 8 to 8:45 p.m.

DYB is a nonprofit extension of Dimensions Dance Academy. Their mission is to provide pre-professional dance training and performance opportunities to dancers with the hope of sharing passion and the artistry of dance with the DeKalb area. DYB performs in local nursing homes around the holidays, performing in local parades and attends the Chicago National Association of Dance workshop.

Donations will be accepted Friday night to help DYB continue a dancer’s ability to learn discipline, creativity, adaptability and teamwork through dance. Donate in person at the event or via Venmo “DYB_815.”

For information about Second Fridays and Dimensions Youth Ballet, call 815-756-8277.