Desert Sun Performing Arts is holding auditions for their award winning Desert Sun Performing Arts Gems. The DSPA Gems are an elite level of dancers who compete and perform at the highest level. They are required to learn multiple styles of dance including, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Our Gems are divided into four companies: Diamonds, Amethysts, Rubies, and Sapphires.
Two new dance companies are being created for the upcoming year. A new hip hop dance company called “Emeralds” for ages 10 and up. This group will focus on learning and competing hip hop by professional dancer and choreographer Miguel Acero.
Additionally, a ballet company called “Pearls” will be created. This group will not be competitive team, rather it will focus intensely on ballet with the intention of one day performing full ballets such as “The Nutcracker” This group will be led by studio owner Ceylan Gentilella.
A mandatory information meeting will be held Wednesday, June 2nd at 6:30pm. for Parents ONLY. The meeting purpose will be to review all audition requirements, DSPA Gem class requirements, and any questions parents may have.
The DSPA Gems, “Emeralds” and “Pearls” auditions will be:
For ages 5-8 auditions June 9th from 6pm to 7:30pm
For ages 13 and up auditions June 9th from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
For ages 9-12 auditions June 10th from 7 to 8:30pm
Contact Desert Sun Performing Arts at 520.483.8915 or
dance@desertsunperformingarts.com to reserve your audition spot.
Desert Sun Performing Arts is Maricopa’s premier dance and performing arts school. We believe in a positive atmosphere for our students and their parents. Our school takes the responsibility of educating and guiding children very seriously. The lessons learned at dancing school go beyond the technique and steps they master. We believe they gain an understanding of discipline, commitment, teamwork, and the value of hard work. We offer them a way to express themselves and a better understanding of themselves. DSPA features Rising Stars program for ages 2-5, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Jazz Funk, and Inspire, a unique program for dance lovers with special needs.
Desert Sun Performing Arts is located in Maricopa on the corner of John Wayne Parkway and Garvey.
