Empire Performing Arts Center

05/19/2026

Class is back in session!

05/18/2026

Due to a high risk, severe weather watch for our area this afternoon and evening, we are going to cancel classes this evening, Monday, May 18. “Possible” large hail, very high winds, and tornado activity is not worth the risk this evening. Stay safe! See ya all tomorrow evening, Tuesday, May 19.

05/18/2026

Bring a friend interested taking classes all next week!

05/17/2026

What an absolutely magical weekend it was as our dancers brought Be Our Guest to life on stage. ✨🥀

From the tiniest performers to our older dancers, every single one of them poured their hearts into this show. The smiles, the growth, the courage, the excitement backstage, and the joy shared on stage made this performance something truly special. Watching these dancers shine under the lights reminded us exactly why we do what we do at Empire Performing Arts Center. ❤️

To our dancers — thank you for your hard work, dedication, and for sharing your talents with us all season long. You made us proud beyond words.

To our families, friends, and supporters — thank you for attending, cheering loudly, helping backstage, supporting rehearsals, and showing up for these kids. Your encouragement means more than you know. Every clap, every flower, every smile in the audience helped make the day unforgettable.

A production like this takes a village, and we are so grateful for every person who helped make Be Our Guest such a beautiful success.

Thank you all for being part of the magic. 🌹✨

05/10/2026

04/30/2026

🎉 50/50 RAFFLE FUNDRAISER 🎉
Empire Performing Arts Center

We’re excited to announce that Empire Performing Arts Center will be hosting a 50/50 Raffle to support our incredible Competition Team Dancers as they prepare for their journey to Las Vegas! ✨

This opportunity helps cover essential expenses including:
✈️ Travel
🏨 Hotel stays
💃 Competition fees
…and everything it takes to get our dancers on that national stage!

Want to support?
You can purchase raffle tickets by:
👉 Connecting with one of our competition team dancers
👉 OR reaching out directly to Rachel Weber

Every ticket purchased helps our dancers chase their dreams and represent Empire on a national level. 💙

Let’s come together and make this trip unforgettable—your support truly makes a difference!

Thank you for backing our dancers! 🙌✨

04/25/2026

Wishing these amazing girls at Empire Performing Arts Center the very best of luck today at Dance Effect Regionals! ✨

Go out there and leave it all on the stage. Most importantly—have the time of your life. Dance big, support each other, and remember how hard you’ve worked to get here—the obstacles you’ve faced and the perseverance that kept you pushing forward.

Results of The Dance Effect competition this past weekend:
Adjudication:
Bang Bang: High Gold
Power: High Gold
Work It Large Grouo: High Gold
Get Low: High Gold
You Say: High Gold
End of Time: High Gold
Lanie and Kaylee’s duet: High Gold
MacKenna and Mekyla’s duet: High Gold
Avelyn’s solo: High Gold

Overall Placings:
Kaylee and Lanie’s duet: 8th place overall!!!
Get Low: 8th place overall!!!
Avelyn: Motivational Title!!!

Congratulations, Ladies!

04/20/2026

We made the warmup jerseys! Thank you to the Wichita Wizards Basketball Team (and Empire Performing Arts Center for setting it up) for allowing us to be apart of their greatness!

Get out and support these talented friends!

Wichita 360 Nathan Engels Anthony Troilo Andrew Martin Wellness League LLC Kansas Care Connect Spooky Bro 316 Kansas Weekly From Scratch Nutrition Two Lawn Rangers Titan Lighting Integrative Center for Therapy Lynn Engels Alison Brookins Jenny Russel

04/15/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Jeanne Darling, Emily Yarbrough, Casey Hughes