12th Annual Recital
May 30, 31 and June 1, 2024Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theaterat 6:30pm
Our 12th Annual Recitals will be May 30, May 31 and June 1, 2024 @ 6:30pm at Mesa Arts Center in the Ikeda Theater. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, April 27, 2024 @12pm through the Mesa Arts Center Box Office. Dance 101 will have THREE different shows to accommodate all of our students and audience members.
Though recital participation is highly encouraged, it is optional. Recital participation is for Bright Stars levels and older. We need to know your decision by January 25, 2024 if you or your child(ren) will participate in the recital. Early Bird Recital Registration and discounts are available. This means a direct commitment from you to pay the non-refundable fees associated with the costumes and recital. This is also a commitment from you to do your best to attend to every class so we can all be prepared for the recital.
Switching classes and withdrawals after January 25, 2024 are highly discouraged. This can disrupt the learning process for ALL the students in a class.
See below for important dates and details
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Important Dates
See the schedule below and mark your calendar with these important dates.
| By Dec 23 | Early Bird Confirmation Due! Save money on your recital registration fees! |
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| 26-Dec | Early Bird Recital Registration DUE $55 per student* (no refunds) |
| By Jan 25 | Final Recital Confirmation needed! |
| 26-Jan | Recital Registration DUE $65 per student* (no refunds) |
| 26-Feb | Costume Deposit DUE $45 per student per class (no refunds) |
| 26-Mar | Costume Balance DUE $45+tax per student per class (no refunds) |
| Spring Break | Classes will be held during spring break |
| May 3 & 4 | Photo Days at Dance 101 (See schedule below) |
| 25-May | Last day of classes |
| 28-May | Dress Rehearsal Day One 12pm - 9pm Ikeda Theater (each class will have scheduled rehearsal times) |
| 29-May | Dress Rehearsal Day Two 12pm - 9pm Ikeda Theater (each class will have scheduled rehearsal times) |
| 30-May | Annual Recital Show 1 @ Ikeda Theater 6:30pm |
| 31-May | Annual Recital Show 2 @ Ikeda Theater 6:30pm |
| 1-Jun | Annual Recital Show 3 @ Ikeda Theater 6:30pm |
*Early Bird Recital Registration discount for multi-student families are $55 for the 1st student, $15 for the 2nd student, $10 for the 3rd and $10 for the 4th
*Recital Registration after Dec. 26 for multi-student families are $65 for the 1st student, $20 for the 2nd student, $15 for the 3rd and $15 for the 4th
How to confirm
Follow these steps for your recital confirmation. Visit https://youtu.be/FTXgh2iHX6g for a tutorial on how to confirm through the customer login.
- Go to the Customer Login on the Dance 101 website
- Click on View (Student’s Name)
- On the Details page for your student click the light blue edit pencil
- Under Basic Info scroll to the bottom section where it says additional info
- Under the 2024 Participation type YES or NO and then hit SAVE
- Remember your confirmation is a direct commitment from you to pay the non-refundable fees associated with the costumes and recital and to have good attendance in your registered class.
- Dance choreography is based on how many students are in class so we ask that there are no transfers or withdrawals once classes start working on choreography.
- We will decide which classes will be in which show(s) by January 2024.
- Please note that only dancers and our staff/backstage helpers are allowed backstage. Parents will get to enjoy the show from the audience. Click here to see our backstage video https://youtu.be/DRSGZF4Q9f8
View Show Split
Show 1: Thursday, May 30 at 6:30pm (Not in Show Order)
- Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Monday 4:00pm – Jessica
- Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Tuesday 10:00am – Jessica
- Star Burst Acro Monday 4:00pm – Sara
- Star Burst Ballet/Tap W1 Wednesday 5:00pm – Jessica
- Star Burst Ballet/Tap Thursday 4:00pm – Emily
- Rock Stars Acro Tuesday 4:00pm – Jessica
- Rock Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Monday 4:45pm – Treva
- Rock Stars Urban Tuesday 5:00pm – Jessica
- Super Stars Acro Wednesday 3:45pm – Sara
- Super Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Wednesday 4:45pm – Sara
- Comets Acro Thursday 5:00pm – Sara
- Comets Ballet/Contemporary Tuesday 6:45pm – Sara
- Comets Jazz/Tap Monday 6:45pm – Treva
- Comets Urban Wednesday 7:00pm – Dee
- Acro 101 Thursday 6:00pm – Sara
- Ballet 101 Thursday 7:00pm – Treva
- Contemporary 101 Wednesday 7:00pm – Brianna
- Jazz 101 Monday 5:45pm – Treva
- Tap 101 Wednesday 6:00pm – Brianna
- Urban 101 Monday 7:00pm – Dee
- Tap 301 Thursday 7:00pm – Emily
- Adult Urban Wednesday 8:00pm – Jemel
- Adult Ballet Level 1 Monday 8:00pm – Brianna
- Adult Tap Level 1 Thursday 8:00pm – Brianna
- Adult Tap Level 4 Tuesday 8:00pm – Emily
- Staff Dance
Show 2: Friday, May 31 at 6:30pm (Not in Show Order)
- Bright Stars Ballet/Tap S2 Saturday 10:45am – Jessica
- Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Thursday 5:00pm – Emily
- Star Burst Urban Wednesday 4:15pm – Jessica
- Star Burst Ballet/Tap W2 Wednesday 5:00pm – Brianna
- Star Burst Ballet/Tap ThAM Thursday 10:00am – Riley
- Rock Stars Acro Saturday 9:45am – Sara
- Rock Stars Urban Saturday 11:45am – Jessica
- Rock Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Saturday 10:45am – Brianna
- Rock Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Thursday 4:15pm – Treva
- Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Tuesday 3:45pm – Sara
- Nova Urban Monday 6:00pm – Jessica
- Super Nova Acro Thursday 4:00pm – Sara
- Super Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Saturday 12:45pm – Riley
- Super Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Tuesday 6:45pm – Emily
- Super Nova Urban Wednesday 6:00pm – Dee
- Cosmos Acro Thursday 7:00pm – Sara
- Cosmos Ballet/Contemporary Monday 5:00pm – Sara
- Cosmos Jazz/Tap Wednesday 5:45pm – Sara
- Cosmos Urban Tuesday 6:00pm – Jessica
- Acro 101 Thursday 6:00pm – Sara
- Tap 301 Thursday 7:00pm – Emily
- Adult Jazz Level 2 Tuesday 8:00pm – Morgan
- Adult Contemporary Level 2 Wednesday 8:00pm – Brianna
- Adult Ballet Level 2 Monday 8:00pm – Treva
- Adult Tap Level 2 Thursday 8:00pm – Emily
- Staff Dance
Show 3: Saturday, June 1 at 6:30pm (Not in Show Order)
- Bright Stars Ballet/Tap TPM Tuesday 4:45pm – Emily
- Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Wednesday 4:00pm – Brianna
- Bright Stars Ballet/Tap S1 Saturday 9:45am – Jessica
- Star Burst Acro Saturday 9:00am – Sara
- Star Burst Ballet/Tap Tuesday 4:45pm – Sara
- Star Burst Ballet/Tap Saturday 9:45am – Emily
- Super Stars Acro Saturday 10:45am – Sara
- Super Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Saturday 11:45am – Brianna
- Super Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Tuesday 5:45pm – Emily
- Super Stars Urban Monday 5:00pm – Jessica
- Nova Acro Saturday 11:45am – Sara
- Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Saturday 12:45pm – Brianna
- Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Thursday 6:00pm – Emily
- Acro 101 Thursday 6:00pm – Sara
- Ballet 201 Monday 6:15pm – Sara
- Contemporary 201 Wednesday 7:00pm – Sara
- Jazz 201 Tuesday 5:45pm – Sara
- Pointe 201 Monday 7:15pm – Sara
- Tap 201 Thursday 5:15pm – Treva
- Urban 201 Tuesday 7:00pm – Jessica
- Tap 301 Thursday 7:00pm – Emily
- Adult Contemporary Level 3 Wednesday 8:00pm – Sara
- Adult Tap Level 3 Thursday 8:00pm – Treva
- Adult Ballet Level 3 Monday 8:00pm – Sara
- Adult Jazz Level 3 Tuesday 8:00pm – Jessica
- Stevi Solo
- Staff Dance
Recital Fees
Recital Registration Fee
Every family will receive a code for a digital download of the recital included with their registration fee. (DVDs will still be available for purchase.) The registration fee also helps with the cost of the theater and pays for your time with the instructor during dress rehearsal and the show. Recital Registration fees are added to the auto-pay tuition billing.
Confirmation before December 26, 2023 (Early Bird)
- Early Bird Recital Registration – Due December 26
- Early Bird Recital Registration is $55 per student (multi-student family’s rate is $15 for 2nd student, $10 more for 3rd or 4th student) *non-refundable
Confirmation between December 27, 2023 – January 25, 2024
- Recital Registration – Due January 26
- Recital Registration is $65 per student (multi-student family’s rate is $20 for 2nd student, $15 more for 3rd or 4th student) *non-refundable
Costume Fees
Costume fees are added to the auto-pay billing as well. Costume fees are per class/per student. These fees will include the costume, headpiece, and a pair of tights if needed. Shoes are not included. Your child should be able to wear the same shoes they have been wearing to class.
- $45 costume deposit is due on February 26 (payable with tuition)
- $45 plus tax costume balance due on March 26 (payable with tuition)
Tickets
Available through Mesa Arts Center Box Office
- Tickets go on sale Sat, April 27 at 12pm
- Tickets are $16 plus fees
Optional Costs
These are all items that you might want to budget for when thinking about the recital. Prices vary depending on your selection.
- Photo Packages
- Flowers
- DVDs
All Dance 101 fees associated with the recital are non-refundable.
Costumes
Your costume can go home after April 26 (if available) and when your account is paid in full. Recital photos will be taken on May 3 or 4, 2024 so you will need to have your costume and tuition paid for and picked up by then.
- Put your dancer’s name in all shoes, costumes and tights.
- Do not eat or drink in costume.
- Remove costumes from bag and hang up before and after wearing.
- Tutus should be hung upside down to keep fluffy.
- Never put your costume in the washer or dryer.
- You may hang the costume in the bathroom during a shower to allow steam to release wrinkles.
- No jewelry should be worn, but small stud earrings are ok.
- Tights should be clean with no holes or runs.
- Underwear should not be worn under costumes that have tights to prevent panty lines. Tights are considered your underwear.
Shoes are not included with the costumes. Your child should be able to wear the same shoes they have been wearing to class. Shoe colors are as follows:
- Pink ballet (Black or White for boys)
- Black tap
- Black or Tan jazz shoes (depending on the costume)
- Urban students will be given a suggestion for shoe colors, but it will not be required.
Photo Days
Photo days are Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4, 2024 at DANCE 101. Photos will be taken by Rena Photography. Dancers will have a scheduled time for each class. Please review the schedule below for your designated photo time.
When you arrive 15 minutes prior to your designated photo time check in at the front desk to find out your assigned studio so we can gather the entire class in one area before proceeding to the photo.
- All dancers are asked to attend so that the entire class is in the group photo.
- Please arrive at the studio 15 min prior to your designated photo time with make-up and hair done.
- Please wear your costume to the studio because of limited dressing areas.
- If you have a second class, please bring your costume to change.
- Make up should be light. Sparkles and lip gloss are okay.
- Dancers should wear the correct shoes for their recital number.
- Sibling/Family dance photo options are available.
- Only dancers will be allowed in the photography area.
- Parents and family members will remain in the staging/waiting area.
- You will receive QR code after photos are taken to order your dancer’s photos. Photos will be available for viewing and ordering 7-10 days after your photo shoot.
- Take advantage of early bird discounts by ordering your photos prior to June 2, 2024.
- Photos will be mailed to you.
**DOUBLE CHECK YOUR CLASS BY DAY/TIME
Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 28 and Wednesday, May 29Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater1 East Main St. Mesa, AZ 85201
- Each class has a 10-minute time slot for rehearsal.
- Please arrive at least 20 minutes before rehearsal time.
- Allow plenty of time to park and walk up to the theater. Dress Rehearsal has to run on time so we will not be able to wait if you are late.
- Wear your costume to the rehearsal. Please cover up with something to keep the costume and tights clean. Put shoes on at the theater.
- You will sit in the auditorium to wait for your turn.
- Parents should stay with their child until the group goes on-stage.
We will not have supervisors until the performance. - Photos/Video recordings may be taken at this time. No tripods will be allowed.
- Dressing rooms are backstage for those that need to change costumes. Some dancers will have a quick turn around to change costumes.
- No stage make-up is required. You may want to practice your hairstyle to make sure that it stays secure for the show.
- Parents may watch in the auditorium. You can invite guests to come watch the dress rehearsal.
- Parents and students will attend a backstage orientation after they are done with their rehearsal.
- Due to the nature of theater rentals dress rehearsal will be from 12pm-9pm on Tuesday, May 28 and/or Wednesday, May 29 at Mesa Arts Center. Please utilize car pools or family members if you have conflicts with the dress rehearsal schedule time.
Performance Details
Showtime 6:30pmMesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater1 East Main St. Mesa, AZ 85201
- Acro – Super Stars, Nova, Super Nova, Comets, Cosmos, 101 arrive at 5:15pm for warm up.
- Dancers ages 9 and older should arrive for the show at 5:30pm.
- Dancers Ages 6-8 should arrive for the show at 5:45pm.
- Dancers ages 3-5 should arrive for the show at 6:00pm.
- The doors to the theater will open at 5:45pm.
- Please review Mesa Arts Center new safety and security policy https://www.mesaartscenter.com/safetyandsecurity
- Drop off will be in the lobby of the theater
- Please take your dancer to the restroom before sending them backstage.
- Dancers should arrive with make-up on and hair fixed. Hair may be styled in a manner that keeps it off the dancer’s face. Buns, ponytails, and braids are preferred.
- Stage lights can make a dancer’s face look pale. Make up should be dark enough for the dancer’s facial features to stand out. Examples of types to use are blush, lipstick, eyeliner and eye shadow. Colors should be complimentary to skin tone and costumes. Sparkles are always welcome!
- Please wear your first costume to the performance, but carry shoes. Cover up as needed to keep your costume clean. Put dance shoes one before coming backstage.
- Do not send anything with your child unless they have multiple dances.
- If your child has multiple dances please label everything they will have with them backstage.
- Plan time for parking and/or drop off of students and adults and one last restroom break!
- Say goodbye to your students at check-in. Only performers will be allowed backstage due to security. Adult staff will monitor dressing rooms.
- No students will be released until after the final bow.
- Students will be released to a parent at the designated checkout area. Please send only one parent to pick up your student(s). You will need to check them out with the class monitor. Please be patient as we want to ensure your child(ren)’s safety.
- Absolutely NO picture taking or video recording during the performance.
- A digital copy of the performance is included with your recital registration. It will be available by July 1, 2024.
- DVDs may still be ordered from Video Concepts. Order online at http://www.videoconceptsaz.com
- The shows will last approximately 1.5 hours.
- It is customary to present your dancer with flowers after a show. Flowers will be available for purchase in the lobby before both recitals.
View Show Order
Show 1: Thursday, May 30 at 6:30pm
- Let’s Go! (Acro 101 – Sara)
- Just a Cloud Away (Super Stars Acro Wed – Sara)
- DANCE (Comets Acro – Sara)
- Dance the Night Away (Rock Stars Acro Tues – Jessica)
- Blow Up the Moon (Star Burst Acro Mon – Sara)
- Higher (Tap 301 – Emily)
- Four Minutes (Adult Urban – Jemel)
- Sing Sing Sing (Tap 101 – Brianna)
- The Twist (Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Mon – Jessica)
- I Feel Like Dancing (Rock Stars Urban Tues – Jessica)
- Found My Vibe (Comets Jazz/Tap – Treva)
- Boot Scootin’ Boogie (Adult Tap Level 1 – Brianna)
- Feeling Good (Ballet 101 – Treva)
- Dancin’ By Myself (Super Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Wed – Sara)
- Land of A Thousand Dances (Star Burst Ballet/Tap ThPM – Emily)
- Dance On Little Girl (Bright Stars Ballet/Tap TuesAM – Jessica)
- Family Affair (Comets Urban – De’Aviyon)
- Survivor (Contemporary 101 – Brianna)
- Blinding Lights (Adult Ballet Level 1 – Brianna)
- Boom Boom Pow (Urban 101 – De’Aviyon)
- La Bamba (Star Burst Ballet/Tap WPM 1 – Jessica)
- Do My Thing (Rock Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Mon – Treva)
- A Sky Full of Stars (Comets Ballet/Contemporary – Sara)
- Bang (Adult Tap Level 4 – Emily)
- Celebrate (Tonight)! (Jazz 101 – Treva)
- Firework (Dance 101 Instructors)
Show 2: Friday, May 31 at 6:30pm
- Let’s Go! (Acro 101 – Sara)
- Moments We Live For (Super Nova Acro – Sara)
- Shake a Tail Feather (Rock Stars Acro Sat – Sara)
- Runaway Baby (Cosmos Acro – Sara)
- Higher (Tap 301 – Emily)
- What A Wonderful World (Star Burst Ballet/Tap ThAM – Riley)
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Adult Jazz Level 2 – Morgan)
- Baila Esta Cumbia (Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Sat2 – Jessica)
- I Feel Like Dancing (Rock Stars Urban Sat – Jessica)
- Rewrite the Stars (Cosmos Ballet/Contemporary – Sara)
- (Wanna) Celebrate (Super Nova Urban – Dee)
- Geronimo (Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Tues – Sara)
- Ramalama (Adult Tap Level 2 – Emily)
- I Came to Dance (Dynamite) (Nova Urban – Jessica)
- Volcano (Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Thurs – Emily)
- Dancing Machine (Star Burst Urban Wed – Jessica)
- Lunar Eclispe (Cosmos Jazz/Tap – Sara)
- Dancing On My Own (Adult Contemporary Level 2 – Brianna)
- Get Ready (Super Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Tues – Emily)
- Boogie Fever (Rock Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Sat – Brianna)
- Shake Your Groove Thing (Super Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Sat – Riley)
- You’re Dynamite (Star Burst Ballet/Tap WPM 2 – Brianna)
- Celebrate Me Home (Adult Ballet Level 2 – Treva)
- Do My Thing (Rock Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Thurs – Treva)
- Tick Tick Boom (Cosmos Urban – Jessica)
- Firework (Dance 101 Instructors)
Show 3: Saturday, June 01 at 6:30pm
- Let’s Go! (Acro 101 – Sara Henson)
- Waking Up Dreaming (Nova Acro – Sara)
- Just A Cloud Away (Super Stars Acro Sat – Sara)
- Blow up the Moon (Star Burst Acro Sat – Sara)
- Higher (Tap 301 – Emily)
- High Hopes (Tap 201 – Treva)
- Volcano (Bright Stars Ballet/Tap TuesPM – Emily)
- Conga (Adult Jazz Level 3 – Jessica)
- Dance With Me (Super Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Sat – Brianna)
- Chained to the Rhythm (Pointe 201 – Sara)
- Best Song Ever (Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Sat – Brianna)
- Stayin’ Alive (Adult Tap Level 3 – Treva)
- A Grand Finish (Ballet 201 – Sara)
- The Twist (Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Sat1 – Jessica)
- Dance to the Music (Super Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Tues – Emily)
- Good Mood (Star Burst Ballet/Tap Tues – Sara)
- Bailar (Urban 201 – Show 3 – Jessica)
- Mirrorball (Eva Powell Senior Solo)
- Waving Through a Window (Adult Ballet Level 3 – Sara)
- The Glow Worm (Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Wed – Brianna)
- I Don’t Dance (Super Stars Urban – Jessica)
- Cosmic Love (Contemporary 201 – Sara)
- Papa Loves Mambo (Stevi Finch Senior Solo)
- Land of A Thousand Dances (Star Burst Ballet/Tap Sat – Emily)
- Kingdom Dance (Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Thurs – Emily)
- Lights (Adult Contemporary Level 3 – Sara)
- Tribe (Class: Jazz 201 – Sara)
- Firework (Dance 101 Instructors)