A Letter From the Dance Supervisor
Dear Audience,
Welcome to our 2026 Spring Dance Recital. Each year, we come together to witness the growth of our dancers. This year is no exception. I have been back in the studio and so pleased to see our young dancers learning about how to work as a team and how to adapt to new situations. Dancing is widely known as the best form of exercise to increase cognitive function. Your dancers have learned to combine rhythm, physical movement and emotional engagement. I am so proud of what they have accomplished! Thank you for sharing your young dancers with us. We have loved seeing their faces week after week and are ready to bring our recital to life for you today. You may see some new classes on stage this year-Storybook Ballet and Aero. Thanks to our teachers and dancers for making these successful. Good luck to all of the dancers! Please enjoy the show!
Much joy and appreciation,
Heather Goldman
Dance Supervisor
Please note: There will be no intermission in today’s show.
Class: Tiny Ballet
Title: All The Wonders Of The World
Dancers: Everest Becker-Cha, Madison Daly, Darby Hope, Natalie Howard, Charlotte Mandel, Rosina Mathias, Charlie Ngyuen, Elizabeth Nordgren, Madison Nordgren, Peyton Wallor, Alaina Son, Claire Spadavecchio, Mackenna Vasquez
Choreographer: Heather Goldman
Class: Ballet Tap Combo
Title: Down In New Orleans
Dancers: Amber Bergbauer, Payton Buchanio, Elizabeth Casady, Ella Fetch, Harper Fox, Michaela Maloney, Jaye Michel, Mavi Packo, Avery Puleo, Maeve Schmidt, Kennedy Shields, Emilia Thai
Choreographer: Amy Nelson
Class: Tiny Ballet
Title: To The Fair
Dancers: Elsie Carlson, Gwen Hermes, Hope Hermes, Harper Kelly, Layla McKinney, Maddie Menke, Palmer Packo, Austin Roti, Neel Saini, Sofia Schullo, Alexandra Sowa, Grace Vasak
Choreographer: Amy Nelson
Class: Hip Hop Plus
Title: Take You To Rio
Dancers: Molly Greenaway, Elon Hanson, Isla Hanson, Corinne Lubbert, Nolan Stein, Theodore Vasak
Choreographer: re-designed by Heather Goldman
Class: Tiny Ballet
Title: An Afternoon In France
Dancers: Leni Dravins, Amelina Gross, Peyton Mathias, MacKenzie McDonnell, Lennon Shattuck, Summer Shattuck, Dorothy Simons, Adelyn Winthrop
Choreographer: Amy Nelson
Class: Ballet Tap Combo
Title: Meerkat Shuffle
Dancers: Maya Connolly, Fiona Dennison, Brynn Fitzpatrick, Elliott Gerlach, Clare Harmann, Ella Radek, Margaret Schmidt, Nellie Teresi
Choreographer: Heather Goldman
Class: Hip Hop Plus
Title: Lion Guard Safari
Dancers: Sophia Balistreri, Amber Bergbauer, Julia Kenar, Keigo Kuno, Ritsu Kuno, Charles O’Sullivan, Emilia Thai
Choreographer: Amy Nelson
Class: Ballet Tap Combo
Title: Alaska
Dancers: Navy Bishop, Kennedy Burkhardt, Claire Cooper, Nellie Dankler, Klara Dynes, Camden Henry, Charlotte Jennings, Claire Kuettler, Annette Mattes, Hannah Roman, Emma Ryan, Rylee Sheehy, Jordan Vasquez, Harley Wallor, Elizabeth Wolek
Choreographer: re-designed by Heather Goldman
Class: Ballet Tap Combo
Title: New York Tappers
Dancers: River Bishop, Vivianne Byrne, Krithi Chaganti, Baker Dubs, Grace Filary, Eleanor Kuettler, Corinne Lubbert, Arya Simon, Luna Son, Harper Vander Pas
Choreographer: re-designed by Heather Goldman
FINALE: ALL DANCERS
Notes
- For the safety of the dancers, please no flash photography.
- No food or drink in the auditorium.
- Special thanks: In addition to all the parents and students who worked so hard to make this day a success, the Barrington Park District would like to thank the following:
– Barrington High School and Amy Jessup
– Photomonkyee
– Our wonderful teacher: Amy Nelson
Summer Dance Information:
It is very important for dancers to continue classes through the summer. This will sharpen the skills and techniques they have learned throughout the school year so they can advance to more skilled classes in the fall. Summer classes are now open for registration, you can view the classes here.
