Desert Sun Performing Arts

03/28/2026

Amen!

02/13/2026

Spread the word! Grants are out…

Please help pass the word! From the DSPA Gems:

Maricopa, AZ – Feb 9, 2026 – DSPA Gems, Inc. is excited to announce the availability of a minimum of $12,000 in performing arts tuition grant money. As a local non-profit dedicated to providing performing arts opportunities to children regardless of a family’s financial ability, DSPA Gems, Inc. continues to support the community through generous contributions and fundraising activities. "We are thrilled to offer these grants to help young artists pursue their passion for the performing arts," said Kathaline Wagner, President of DSPA Gems, Inc. "Thanks to our supporters and fundraising efforts, we can make a difference in the lives of many children in our community."

Funds were raised through various successful fundraising activities, including the Inaugural Hot Wing Challenge and our Bi-Annual Sugar Plum Tea, which featured ticket sales, silent auction bids, and the purchase of flowers and song dedications.

Grant Application Details:

To qualify for the grant, applicants must:
● Be aged 2-18 years old and reside in Arizona
● Show proof of enrollment in upcoming performing arts classes (previous enrollees must have followed class rules and maintained regular attendance)
● Demonstrate financial need per the debt-to-income ratio worksheet or by qualifying for the reduced/free lunch program through an Arizona public school
● Provide IRS tax returns of the parent(s) or guardian(s) from the past 2 years
● Write an age-appropriate essay explaining their desire to participate in performing arts

Selection Process:
Grant recipients are selected by the DSPA Gems, Inc. selection committee based on available funds and demonstrated need. Programs involving activities considered a sport are not eligible.

Recipient Requirements:
Grant recipients are required to:
● Attend performing arts classes regularly and follow all applicable rules
● Maintain an account in good standing with the performing arts class provider
● Complete the required number of community service hours as determined by Gems Board

Application Submission:
Applications, along with detailed requirements, can be picked up at Desert Sun Performing Arts, 19756 N. Maricopa Rd., Suite 107, Maricopa, AZ, 85139. Applications must be post-marked by April 1, 2026, and will be awarded by June 15, 2026.
For further information, please email: [email protected]

09/19/2025

✨ New Daytime Dance Classes for Homeschoolers – Starting January 2026! ✨

Desert Sun Performing Arts is excited to open our doors to the homeschool community with beginner-friendly daytime dance classes designed just for you!

We’re offering beginner level Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Jazz, and Jazz Funk – perfect for building confidence, creativity, and healthy movement during the school day. Classes are taught by experienced teachers in a welcoming, age-appropriate environment.

💡 We’re currently gathering interest to find the best days and times that work for families. Classes will begin in January 2026, and each class will run with a minimum of 5 students.

🎶 ESA funds are accepted – making it easy for your child to enjoy high-quality arts education as part of their homeschool experience.

👉 Interested? Give us a call 520-483-8915

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09/16/2025

Desert Sun Performing Arts is on the hunt for a dance teacher who can do it all—pliés, pirouettes, and maybe even the moonwalk. If you’re versatile, love working with kids, and can turn “Oops!” moments into laughter, we want you! Join our fun, supportive team and help us shape confident, happy dancers.

09/10/2025

09/07/2025

Congratulation to the champion’s of 2025 HOT WING CHALLENGE, raising almost $12,000 for kids to have opportunites to dance in Maricopa! Interested in becoming a sponsor or contestant for next years event???message us here! First come first served.

08/25/2025

Happy Monday, everyone! May the discipline and focus you carry in your day-to-day routine bring you the results you want! And may those results bring you a smile!

08/13/2025

We're entering our 20th season and yes, every night is full of intense practice and training, but also, fun! Here is a blast from the past video from 2015, remember the song? We had some "dance battle" fun to it!

08/11/2025

Learning dance routines are hard work! However, if it brings a smile, it doesn't feel like it! If you're interested in our program for your aspiring performer, feel free to contact us!
https://www.dspa.dance/

08/06/2025

Dance is physically challenging. It takes tons of practice to get certain moves and steps correct. It isn't just a physical challenge, though - it is a mental one. We work to overcome the moments of doubt within ourselves, then apply to learning the routine. Then, we apply that mindset to life!

08/04/2025