Desert Sun Performing Arts “Rocks The Mouse” and Wins Top Honors

April 14, 2010.  Desert Sun Performing Arts Competition team, the DSPA Gems, traveled with 34 dancers to perform at Disney.  They performed their award winning dances on Carnation Stage next to the Disney Castle.  Dances included “Fast As You Can” “Ironic” “Trickle Trickle” “Follow the Leader” “Breathe” and “You Should Be Dancing.”   While there they attended multiple workshops with professional Disney choreographers.  To achieve this trip, the dancers had to fundraise thousands of dollars.  They worked diligently selling cookbooks, cookie dough, hosting car washes, and working at Firebird Raceway.

Being able to perform at Disney was an incredible experience for everyone.  “I have been to Disney many times but my favorite part was having my dance family there to share it with,”  said Denise Baker.

The dancers learned a lot from their trip that can be applied both on stage and off  “Natasha’s favorite part was dancing.  We talked about why it is important for them to perform at places like Disney, and she first said because people like to watch them dance…because it helps her be comfortable in front of an audience.  She agrees that it has helped when she’s had to make presentations at school, “  Christine Nechvatal said.

The DSPA Gems then competed in the Kids Artistic Revue held in Mesa on March 19 and 20th.  They won seven First Place trophies and six Top First Place trophies.  Additional awards included:

3rd runner up 8 and under age division Miss Petite Dance
4th high score overall solo 12-14 age division
4th high score overall small group 15-17 age division
4th high score overall large group 9-11 age division
Judges awards “Way to Work It Award”, ” Touching Tribute Award”, “Fabulous Faces Award”

DSPA Gems also competed at I Love Dance Competition held in Phoenix on April 3rd.  They won:

3- 2nd place awards
8- first place trophies
Overall costume winner
3rd high score overall solo ages 8-10
1st place high score overall beginner group age 8-10

Desert Sun Performing Arts is Maricopa’s premiere 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
www.desertsunperformingarts.com
19756 John Wayne Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ  85239
520.483.8915
dance@desertsunperformingarts.com