2026 - 2027 Season
Beginner Ballet 2 Monday ages 8-11yr olds STARTS Sept 1st
Ballet for older beginner dancers with 1 year or less training. Suggested ages 8-11yrs.
Ballet for older beginner dancers with 1 year or less training. Suggested ages 8-11yrs.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Beginner Jazz Monday
Jazz for students with 1 year or less training, suggested ages 6-10yrs
Jazz for students with 1 year or less training, suggested ages 6-10yrs
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Advanced Beginner Lyrical
Lyrical for students with a minimum of 1-3 years training; by placement only Suggested ages 7-12yrs, or placement of instructor.
Lyrical for students with a minimum of 1-3 years training; by placement only Suggested ages 7-12yrs, or placement of instructor.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Rising Stars 2 Monday
Students will dance, tumble, stretch and explore creativity all while learning to listen, follow directions and take turns. We use props such as wands, ribbons and bean bags to teach about rhythm and music. Must be 2 by August 1, 2026
Students will dance, tumble, stretch and explore creativity all while learning to listen, follow directions and take turns. We use props such as wands, ribbons and bean bags to teach about rhythm and music. Must be 2 by August 1, 2026
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Rising Stars 3 Tuesday
Children learn the joy of dance with creative movement, imaginative play, games, communication and singing. Develops motor skills and introduces the basics of ballet at the barre and across the floor. Must be 3 as of August 1, 2026
Children learn the joy of dance with creative movement, imaginative play, games, communication and singing. Develops motor skills and introduces the basics of ballet at the barre and across the floor. Must be 3 as of August 1, 2026
Tuesday
3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Rising Stars 4 Tuesday
Dancers learn terminology and steps for basic motor skills to include running, skipping, jumping, hopping, and leaping. Begin to learn musicality, music awareness, rhythms, locomotion, and creative movement. Develops movement, flexibility and balance. Must be 4 as of August 1, 2026
Dancers learn terminology and steps for basic motor skills to include running, skipping, jumping, hopping, and leaping. Begin to learn musicality, music awareness, rhythms, locomotion, and creative movement. Develops movement, flexibility and balance. Must be 4 as of August 1, 2026
Tuesday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Beginner Ballet Tuesday 5-7 year olds
no experience required, suggested ages 3.5-5yrs.
no experience required, suggested ages 3.5-5yrs.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Beginner Tap Tuesday
Tap for dancers with one year training or less. Suggested ages 6-10yrs, or placement of instructor.
Tap for dancers with one year training or less. Suggested ages 6-10yrs, or placement of instructor.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Beginner 10+ - Adv/Beg Tap Tuesday
Tap for dancers with one year training or less. Suggested ages 10+yrs, or placement of instructor.
Tap for dancers with one year training or less. Suggested ages 10+yrs, or placement of instructor.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Hip Hop 1
no experience required, suggested ages 5-7yrs.
no experience required, suggested ages 5-7yrs.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Hip Hop 2 Tuesday
Hip hop for dancers, of suggested ages 7-10yrs, or placement of instructor.
Hip hop for dancers, of suggested ages 7-10yrs, or placement of instructor.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Advanced Beginner Lyrical Teen
lyrical for teen dancers ages 12-16yrs with 1 year or less experience
lyrical for teen dancers ages 12-16yrs with 1 year or less experience
Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Beginner Ballet Wednesday ages 5-7 yr olds
Ballet for new dancers with 1 year or less training. Suggested ages 5-7yrs.
Ballet for new dancers with 1 year or less training. Suggested ages 5-7yrs.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Beginner Ballet 2 Wednesday ages 8-11yr olds
Ballet for older beginner dancers with 1 year or less training. Suggested ages 8-11yrs.
Ballet for older beginner dancers with 1 year or less training. Suggested ages 8-11yrs.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Rising Stars 5 Wednesday
Dancers learn terminology and steps for basic motor skills to include running, skipping, jumping, hopping, and leaping. Begin to learn musicality, music awareness, rhythms, locomotion, and creative movement. Develops movement, flexibility and balance. Must be 5 as of August 1, 2026
Dancers learn terminology and steps for basic motor skills to include running, skipping, jumping, hopping, and leaping. Begin to learn musicality, music awareness, rhythms, locomotion, and creative movement. Develops movement, flexibility and balance. Must be 5 as of August 1, 2026
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Rising Stars 4 Wednesday
Dancers learn terminology and steps for basic motor skills to include running, skipping, jumping, hopping, and leaping. Begin to learn musicality, music awareness, rhythms, locomotion, and creative movement. Develops movement, flexibility and balance. Must be 4 as of August 1, 2026
Dancers learn terminology and steps for basic motor skills to include running, skipping, jumping, hopping, and leaping. Begin to learn musicality, music awareness, rhythms, locomotion, and creative movement. Develops movement, flexibility and balance. Must be 4 as of August 1, 2026
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Beginner Lyrical
Dancers must have 1 year previous ballet experience. Suggested ages 6-10yrs, or placement of instructor.
Dancers must have 1 year previous ballet experience. Suggested ages 6-10yrs, or placement of instructor.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Advanced Beginner Ballet Teen
Ballet class for teen dancers ages 12-18yrs with 1 year of less experience
Ballet class for teen dancers ages 12-18yrs with 1 year of less experience
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Homeschool Combo class Thursday
Our homeschool dance class is designed to provide a well-rounded dance education. While ballet serves as the foundation, dancers will also be introduced to tap and jazz, giving them the opportunity to build coordination, musicality, rhythm, and confidence in a fun and encouraging environment.
DSPA is an approved ESA vendor, tuition can be paid monthly through your Class Wallet by selecting Desert Sun Performing Arts as your vendor and remit payment each month upon receiving statement.
Dancers will need pink ballet slippers, black lace up tap shoes, and black jazz shoes. Dress code is black leotard, pink tights and hair in bun. No skirts or shorts/leggings please. Must be 6 as of August 1, 2026
Our homeschool dance class is designed to provide a well-rounded dance education. While ballet serves as the foundation, dancers will also be introduced to tap and jazz, giving them the opportunity to build coordination, musicality, rhythm, and confidence in a fun and encouraging environment.
DSPA is an approved ESA vendor, tuition can be paid monthly through your Class Wallet by selecting Desert Sun Performing Arts as your vendor and remit payment each month upon receiving statement.
Dancers will need pink ballet slippers, black lace up tap shoes, and black jazz shoes. Dress code is black leotard, pink tights and hair in bun. No skirts or shorts/leggings please. Must be 6 as of August 1, 2026
Thursday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Rising Stars 3 Thursday AM
Children learn the joy of dance with creative movement, imaginative play, games, communication and singing. Develops motor skills and introduces the basics of ballet at the barre and across the floor. Must be 3 as of August 1, 2026
Children learn the joy of dance with creative movement, imaginative play, games, communication and singing. Develops motor skills and introduces the basics of ballet at the barre and across the floor. Must be 3 as of August 1, 2026
Thursday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Rising Stars 4 Thursday AM
Dancers learn terminology and steps for basic motor skills to include running, skipping, jumping, hopping, and leaping. Begin to learn musicality, music awareness, rhythms, locomotion, and creative movement. Develops movement, flexibility and balance. Must be 4 as of August 1, 2026
Dancers learn terminology and steps for basic motor skills to include running, skipping, jumping, hopping, and leaping. Begin to learn musicality, music awareness, rhythms, locomotion, and creative movement. Develops movement, flexibility and balance. Must be 4 as of August 1, 2026
Thursday
10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Beginner Jazz Thursday
Jazz for students with 1 year or less training, suggested ages 6-10yrs
Jazz for students with 1 year or less training, suggested ages 6-10yrs
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Acro 1
Tumbling for dancers ages 5-8yrs, no prior experience necessary. NO recital
Tumbling for dancers ages 5-8yrs, no prior experience necessary. NO recital
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Acro 2
Must have 1-2 years tumbling previous experience. Suggested ages 7-12yrs, or placement of instructor. NO recital
Must have 1-2 years tumbling previous experience. Suggested ages 7-12yrs, or placement of instructor. NO recital
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Advanced Beginner Jazz Teen
jazz for teen dancers ages 12-16yrs with 1 year or less experience
jazz for teen dancers ages 12-16yrs with 1 year or less experience
Thursday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Advanced Beginner Jazz
Jazz class for students with a minimum of 2 years previous training. Suggested ages 7-12yrs, or placement of instructor.
Jazz class for students with a minimum of 2 years previous training. Suggested ages 7-12yrs, or placement of instructor.
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Beginner Musical Theatre 2
Musical Theatre for dancers 9-12yrs
1yr dance/theatre experience preferred
Musical Theatre for dancers 9-12yrs
1yr dance/theatre experience preferred
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Rising Stars 2 Saturday #2 - STARTS SEPT 1st
Dancers learn terminology and steps for basic motor skills to include running, skipping, jumping, hopping, and leaping. Begin to learn musicality, music awareness, rhythms, locomotion, and creative movement. Develops movement, flexibility and balance. Must be 2 as of August 1, 2026
Dancers learn terminology and steps for basic motor skills to include running, skipping, jumping, hopping, and leaping. Begin to learn musicality, music awareness, rhythms, locomotion, and creative movement. Develops movement, flexibility and balance. Must be 2 as of August 1, 2026
Saturday
8:00 AM to 8:45 AM
8:00 AM to 8:45 AM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Rising Stars 2 Saturday
Students will dance, tumble, stretch and explore creativity all while learning to listen, follow directions and take turns. We use props such as wands, ribbons and bean bags to teach about rhythm and music. Must be 2 by August 1, 2026
Students will dance, tumble, stretch and explore creativity all while learning to listen, follow directions and take turns. We use props such as wands, ribbons and bean bags to teach about rhythm and music. Must be 2 by August 1, 2026
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Mommy & Me Saturday
Students will dance, tumble, stretch and explore creativity all while learning to listen, follow directions and take turns. Parents will offer behavior support and help guide dancers to follow instructor directions. We use props such as wands, ribbons and bean bags to teach about rhythm and music. Must be 18months by August 1, 2026
Students will dance, tumble, stretch and explore creativity all while learning to listen, follow directions and take turns. Parents will offer behavior support and help guide dancers to follow instructor directions. We use props such as wands, ribbons and bean bags to teach about rhythm and music. Must be 18months by August 1, 2026
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Rising Stars 3 Saturday
Children learn the joy of dance with creative movement, imaginative play, games, communication and singing. Develops motor skills and introduces the basics of ballet at the barre and across the floor. Must be 3 as of August 1, 2026
Children learn the joy of dance with creative movement, imaginative play, games, communication and singing. Develops motor skills and introduces the basics of ballet at the barre and across the floor. Must be 3 as of August 1, 2026
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Rising Stars 4&5 Saturday
Dancers learn terminology and steps for basic motor skills to include running, skipping, jumping, hopping, and leaping. Begin to learn musicality, music awareness, rhythms, locomotion, and creative movement. Develops movement, flexibility and balance. Must be 4 as of August 1, 2026
Dancers learn terminology and steps for basic motor skills to include running, skipping, jumping, hopping, and leaping. Begin to learn musicality, music awareness, rhythms, locomotion, and creative movement. Develops movement, flexibility and balance. Must be 4 as of August 1, 2026
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Acro 1 Saturday - STARTS SEPT 1st
Tumbling for dancers ages 5-8yrs, no prior experience necessary. NO recital
Tumbling for dancers ages 5-8yrs, no prior experience necessary. NO recital
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Beginner Tap Saturday
Tap for dancers with one year training or less. Suggested ages 6-10yrs, or placement of instructor.
Tap for dancers with one year training or less. Suggested ages 6-10yrs, or placement of instructor.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Hip Hop 2 Saturday
Hip hop for dancers, of suggested ages 7-10yrs, or placement of instructor.
Hip hop for dancers, of suggested ages 7-10yrs, or placement of instructor.
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Beginner Ballet Saturday ages 5-7 yr olds
Ballet for new dancers with 1 year or less training. Suggested ages 5-7yrs.
Ballet for new dancers with 1 year or less training. Suggested ages 5-7yrs.
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Preschool Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Hip Hop 3
Intermediate level hip hop for students with at least 1-2 year previous training. Suggested ages 11-17yrs. Jazz Funk is an electrifying blend of jazz technique and hip hop grooves. It brings the best of both worlds. This style is all about attitude, expression and performance.
Intermediate level hip hop for students with at least 1-2 year previous training. Suggested ages 11-17yrs. Jazz Funk is an electrifying blend of jazz technique and hip hop grooves. It brings the best of both worlds. This style is all about attitude, expression and performance.
Saturday
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa
Hip Hop 4
Intermediate level hip hop for students with at least 2 year previous training. Suggested ages 13-18yrs. Jazz Funk is an electrifying blend of jazz technique and hip hop grooves. It brings the best of both worlds. This style is all about attitude, expression and performance.
Intermediate level hip hop for students with at least 2 year previous training. Suggested ages 13-18yrs. Jazz Funk is an electrifying blend of jazz technique and hip hop grooves. It brings the best of both worlds. This style is all about attitude, expression and performance.
Saturday
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Theatre Room
Maricopa
Maricopa