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Dance Concepts students and their families are invited to attend this Friday’s University of Utah gymnastics meet – for free!  The Utes are hosting a Dance and Cheer Night March 9th at 7:00 pm.  You and your family can sit with University of Utah cheerleaders and dance team and cheer on the Ute gymnasts as […]

There is another great master class opportunity coming up on March 10th at the Marriot Center for Dance at the U of U!  Choreographer Lilian Manansala will be conducting the class. She has done choreography for Disney and ABC Family, so this is an exciting opportunity! Interested dancers should pre-register using the form below, or pick one up at

Last weekend, Miss Erica had the opportunity to meet and get her picture taken with the famous Angelina Ballerina! Angelina Ballerina is an 8-year old mouse who loves to dance and perform. At first I was a little nervous, meeting such a big celebrity, but Angelina was so really sweet and down to earth.  I

This week we sent off our entries for our competition in St. George.  Dances are looking good and costumes are starting to come in.  As we get ready to start into this year’s competition season, here’s a quick look at last years.

Hey there competition dancers!  It’s time to start assembling your goodies and supplies for this year’s competition season.  The list is the same as last year’s, so just double check that everything you have is in good shape.  The lip color can be a little hard to find, but is everyone’s favorite.  Your best bet

As a show geared towards entertaining children and families, Ririe Woodbury will be presenting Kaleidoscope this February.  They’ve given us this coupon to pass on to you so you and your dancer can enjoy the show.  The family ticket package is a great price.  Support our local performing artist and take your family out for

The University of Utah’s ballet department is offering a Master Class with Johanna Butow.  Intermediate and advanced ballet dancers ages 12 and up are invited to attend.  We recommend dancers be in Levels 4 or 5 for this class.  This is a great opportunity for dancers to expose themselves to a different teacher and  different

If you’re at Dance Concepts on Tuesday evenings you probably know Miss Alana.  Alana Ferguson teaches our First Steps, Petite Performers and Rising Stars.  Even if you don’t know her, the U’s Ballet Showcase is a great opportunity to get out and see some outstanding dancers. 

Competition team members, make sure you have your hotel reservations set for the season! It is always fun to stay together with the group, but if you have another place available you are welcome to stay there.  Whatever your plans happen to be, make sure you have a room booked sooner rather than later as

Hopefully you caught The New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker this week staring former Dance Concepts Dancer Megan Fairchild.  If you’re interested in see some of our fantastic current dancers check out Mountain West Ballet’s Nutcracker production.  I got a chance to attend last Saturday and couldn’t be more proud of our dancers.  Jenna Johnson