14th Annual Recital
June 3, 4 & 6, 2026Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theaterat 6:30pm
Our 14th Annual Recitals will be June 3, 4 & 6 2026 @ 6:30pm at Mesa Arts Center in the Ikeda Theater. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, May 2, 2026 @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, 2026 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, 2026 are highly discouraged. This can disrupt the learning process for ALL the students in a class. Dress Rehearsal attendance is required.
See below for important dates and details
Important Dates
See the schedule below and mark your calendar with these important dates.
| By Dec 22 | Early Bird Confirmation Due! Save money on your recital registration fees! |
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| 26-Dec | Early Bird Recital Registration DUE $60 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 16 & 17 | Photo Days at Dance 101 (See schedule below) |
| 24-May | Last day of classes |
| May 30 & 31 | Final in Studio Practice at Dance 101 |
| 2-June | Dress Rehearsal Day One 12pm - 9pm Ikeda Theater (each class will have scheduled rehearsal times) |
| 3-June | Dress Rehearsal Day Two 12pm - 9pm Ikeda Theater (each class will have scheduled rehearsal times) |
| 4-June | Annual Recital Show 1 @ Ikeda Theater 6:30pm |
| 5-June | Annual Recital Show 2 @ Ikeda Theater 6:30pm |
| 7-Jun | Annual Recital Show 3 @ Ikeda Theater 6:30pm |
*Early Bird Recital Registration discount for multi-student families are $60 for the 1st student, $15 for the 2nd student, $10 for the 3rd and $10 for the 4th
*Recital Registration after Dec. 21 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 2026 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 2026.
- 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
- Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Tuesday 10:00am – Morgan
- Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Wednesday 4:00pm – Jessica
- Star Burst Acro Wednesday 4:00pm – Sara
- Star Burst Hip Hop Wednesday 5:00pm – Jessica
- Star Burst Ballet/Tap Thursday 4:00pm – Emily
- Rock Stars Acro Monday 4:00pm – Jessica
- Rock Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Wednesday 5:00pm – Brianna
- Rock Stars Hip Hop Wednesday 4:00pm – Morgan
- Super Stars Hip Hop Wednesday 5:45pm – Jessica
- Super Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Wednesday 4:45pm – Sara
- Comets Acro Tuesday 6:00pm – Sara
- Comets Ballet/Contemporary Wednesday 6:00pm – Brianna
- Comets Jazz/Tap Thursday 6:00pm – Sara
- Comets Hip Hop Monday 7:00pm – Dee
- Acro 101 Tuesday 5:00pm – Sara
- Ballet 101 Thursday 6:00pm – Brianna
- Pointe 101 Thursday 7:15pm – Sara
- Contemporary 101 Monday 7:00pm – Sara
- Jazz 101 Monday 6:00pm – Brianna
- Tap 101 Tuesday 7:00pm – Emily
- Hip Hop 101 Tuesday 6:00pm – Jessica
- Jazz 301 Wednesday 7:00pm – Sara
- Adult Tap Level 1 Wednesday 8:00pm – Emily
- Adult Contemporary Level 1 Tuesday 8:00pm – Morgan
- Adult Ballet Level 1 Monday 8:00pm – Brianna
- Adult Hip Hop Level 1 Thursday 8:00pm – Jessica
- Staff Dance
- Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Monday 4:00pm – Brianna
- Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Thursday 5:45pm – Emily
- Star Burst Ballet/Tap Wednesday 10:00am – Morgan
- Star Burst Ballet/Tap Monday 5:00pm – Jessica
- Rock Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Tuesday 4:00pm – Emily
- Rock Stars Hip Hop Tuesday 5:00pm – Jessica
- Super Stars Acro Thursday 5:00pm – Sara
- Super Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Monday 5:00pm – Brianna
- Super Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Thursday 4:00pm – Treva
- Nova Acro Thursday 4:00pm – Sara
- Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Tuesday 5:00pm – Emily
- Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Thursday 5:00pm – Treva
- Super Nova Acro Tuesday 4:00pm – Sara
- Super Nova Acro Saturday 1:00pm – Sara
- Super Nova Hip Hop Monday 6:00pm – Dee
- Super Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Thursday 6:45pm – Emily
- Super Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Saturday 11:45am – Morgan
- Cosmos Acro Tuesday 7:00pm – Sara
- Cosmos Ballet/Contemporary Monday 4:00pm – Sara
- Cosmos Jazz/Tap Wednesday 5:45pm – Sara
- Cosmos Hip Hop Wednesday 7:00pm – Jessica
- Acro 101 Tuesday 5:00pm – Sara
- Jazz 301 Wednesday 7:00pm – Sara
- Adult Tap Level 3 Thursday 8:00pm – Brianna
- Adult Tap Level 4 Tuesday 8:00pm – Emily
- Staff Dance
- Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Saturday 9:45am – Brianna
- Star Burst Acro Saturday 9:00am – Jessica
- Star Burst Ballet/Tap Saturday 9:45am – Emily
- Rock Stars Acro Saturday 9:45am – Jessica
- Rock Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Saturday 10:45am – Brianna
- Super Stars Acro Saturday 11:45am – Sara
- Super Stars Hip Hop Saturday 10:45am – Morgan
- Nova Acro Saturday 10:45am – Sara
- Nova Hip Hop Tuesday 4:00pm – Jessica
- Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Saturday 11:45am – Brianna
- Acro 101 Tuesday 5:00pm – Sara
- Ballet 201 Monday 6:00pm – Sara
- Contemporary 201 Monday 7:00pm – Brianna
- Jazz 201 Thursday 7:00pm – Brianna/Treva
- Pointe 201 Monday 5:15pm – Sara
- Tap 201 Tuesday 6:00pm – Emily
- Hip Hop 201 Tuesday 7:00pm – Jessica
- Jazz 301 Wednesday 7:00pm – Sara
- Adult Contemporary Level 2 Tuesday 8:00pm – Sara
- Adult Ballet Level 2 Monday 8:00pm – Sara
- Adult Hip Hop Level 2 Monday 8:00pm – Jessica
- Adult Tap Level 2 Thursday 8:00pm – Emily
- Adult Jazz Wednesday 8:00pm – Sara
- Adult Musical Theater Wednesday 8:00pm – Brianna
- Jensen 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 20, 2025 (Early Bird)
- Early Bird Recital Registration – Due December 26
- Early Bird Recital Registration is $60 per student (multi-student family’s rate is $15 for 2nd student, $10 more for 3rd or 4th student) *non-refundable
Confirmation between December 21, 2025 – January 25, 2026
- 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, May 2 at 12pm
- Tickets are $25 all-in pricing (print at home, email delivery tickets)
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 15 or 16, 2026 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)
- Hip-Hop students will be given a suggestion for shoe colors, but it will not be required.
Photo Days
Photo days are Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, 2026 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. Regular classes will still be held on Photo Days.
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.
- Photos are for Recital Participants only.
- 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 7, 2026.
- Photos will be mailed to you.
**DOUBLE CHECK YOUR CLASS BY DAY/TIME
Final Practice at Dance 101
Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31At Dance 101 Studio
Join us for Dance 101’s final practice at Dance 101 with your instructors!
- Each class will have an assigned day and time slot at Dance 101 on May 30th or May 31st
- Costumes and stage makeup are not required.
- Please come ready in dance attire with any shoes needed for the show.
Attendance at the Final Practice is not mandatory, but highly encouraged!
Dress Rehearsal
MONDAY, JUNE 1 and TUESDAY, June 2Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater1 East Main St. Mesa, AZ 85201
- Dress Rehearsal attendance is required.
- 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-9:30pm on Monday, June 1 and/or Tuesday, June 2 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 – Comets, Cosmos, and 101 arrive at 5:15pm for warm up.
- Dancers ages 9 and older should arrive for the show at 5:30pm.
- Adult Dancers between 5:30-6:00pm.
- 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 in July 2026.
- 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
1. Let Your Colors Run (Acro 101 – Sara)
2. Weighted in Gold (Comets Acro – Sara)
3. Room For You (Star Burst Acro Wed – Sara)
4. Seein’ Red (Rock Stars Acro Mon – Jessica)
5. Teal (Pointe 101 – Sara)
6. Under the Sea (Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Wed – Jessica)
7. Regular (Comets Hip-Hop – Dee)
8. Pink Cadillac (Adult Tap Level 1 – Emily)
9. Orange Colored Sky (Star Burst Ballet/Tap Thurs – Emily)
10. Golden Hour (Ballet 101 – Brianna)
11. Pink (Rock Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Wed – Brianna)
12. Red Desert (Comets Ballet/Contemporary – Brianna)
13. I’m Blue (Hip-Hop 101 – Jessica)
14. Yellow (Adult Contemporary Level 1 – Morgan)
15. All Star (Star Burst Hip-Hop – Jessica)
16. Black Horse and the Cherry Tree (Jazz 101 – Brianna)
17. Raspberry Beret (Rock Stars Hip-Hop Wed – Morgan)
18. Lip Gloss (Super Stars Hip-Hop Wed – Jessica)
19. Tacones Rojos (Adult Hip-Hop Level 1 – Jessica)
20. Colorful (Comets Jazz/Tap – Sara)
21. Ocean Eyes (Contemporary 101 – Sara)
22. A-Tisket, A-Tasket (Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Tues – Morgan)
23. El Tango De Roxanne (Adult Ballet Level 1 – Brianna)
24. Colorful As A Rainbow (Super Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Wed – Sara )
25. All That Glitters (Jazz 301 – Sara)
26. Blue Suede Shoes (Tap 101 – Emily)
27. Spice Up Your Life (Staff Dance)
1. Let Your Colors Run (Acro 101 – Sara)
2. See Into the Kaleidoscope (Cosmos Acro – Sara)
3. You’re My Kaleidoscope (Nova Acro Thurs – Sara)
4. I’m Gold ( Super Stars Acro Thurs – Sara)
5. Life in Color (Super Nova Acro Sat – Sara)
6. Wear Your Crown (Super Nova Acro Tues – Sara)
7. Volare (Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Mon – Brianna)
8. There’s Always Been A Rainbow (Cosmos Ballet/Contemporary – Sara)
9. You Never Can Tell (Adult Tap Level 3 – Brianna)
10. Big Yellow Taxi (Star Burst Ballet/Tap Wed – Morgan)
11. Lavender Blues (Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Tues – Emily)
12. Crystal Blue Persuasion (Star Burst Ballet/Tap Mon – Jessica)
13. We Found Love (Cosmos Hip-Hop – Jessica)
14. Pink Shoelaces (Rock Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Tues – Emily)
15. Navy Blue (Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Thurs – Emily)
16. I Want Candy (Rock Stars Hip-Hop Tues – Jessica)
17. Brown Eyed Girl (Super Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Mon – Brianna)
18. Loving Him Was Red (Super Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Sat – Morgan)
19. All That Glitters ( Jazz 301 – Sara)
20. Rainbowland (Super Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Thurs – Treva)
21. Paint it Black (Adult Tap Level 4 – Emily)
22. La Vie En Rose (Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Thurs – Treva)
23. I’m Good (Super Nova Hip-Hop – Dee)
24. Everything is Golden (Cosmos Jazz/Tap – Sara)
25. Boy In The Blue Plaid Pants (Super Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Thurs – Emily)
26. Spice Up Your Life (Staff Dance)
1. Let Your Colors Run (Acro 101 – Sara )
2. Seein’ Red (Rock Stars Acro Sat – Jessica)
3. The Colors of You (Star Burst Acro Sat – Jessica)
4. I’m Gold (Super Stars Acro Sat – Sara)
5. You’re My Kaleidoscope (Nova Acro Sat – Sara)
6. Golden Slumbers (Pointe 201 – Sara)
7. Little Black Dress (Adult Jazz – Sara)
8. Gold (Ballet 201 – Sara)
9. Orange Colored Sky (Star Burst Ballet/Tap Sat – Emily)
10. Pink Panther (Adult Musical Theater Jazz – Brianna)
11. Pink (Rock Stars Ballet/Tap/Jazz Sat – Brianna)
12. Crayola Doesn’t Make a Color for Your Eyes (Tap 201 – Emily)
13. Hands Up For Your Colors (Super Stars Hip-Hop Sat – Morgan)
14. With the Blue Dress On (Adult Tap Level 2 – Emily)
15. All the Colors (Jensen’s Senior Solo)
16. Red (Contemporary 201 – Brianna)
17. You’re So Golden (Nova Ballet/Tap/Jazz Sat – Brianna)
18. Volare (Bright Stars Ballet/Tap Sat – Brianna)
19. Bluebird (Adult Contemporary Level 2 – Sara)
20. Green Light (Jazz 201 – Treva)
21. All That Glitters (Jazz 301 – Sara)
22. Smile (Nova Hip-Hop – Jessica)
23. Back in Black (Adult Hip-Hop Level 2 – Jessica)
24. Drops of Jupiter (Adult Ballet Level 2 – Sara)
25. Dinero (Hip-Hop 201 – Jessica)
26. Spice Up Your Life (Staff Dance)