Perception Dance 2024 Recital

ninth annUal reCital 2023-2024

Perception Dance Company

liberty performing arts theatre may 4, 2024

show #1 w 11:00 am

show #2 w 2:00 pm

Welcome to Perception Dance Company’s 2024 recital! We are so excited that you have come to share your evening with us, as we watch these extraordinary dancers bring their songs to life! Tonight you will be touched by their beauty, dedication, passion and love for each other! It looks effortless when you watch these talented girls perform, but there are countless hours that have gone into every performance seen here tonight. As you watch our youngest 3 year old dancers, remember not to blink, because they will be graduating seniors before you know it! Soak in each smile, each shuffle step and each adorable tutu represented by our little dancers! As you watch the talent progress to our senior dancers, please embrace these seniors in your heart, as they perform in their last recital! Our seniors are not only talented, but have also shown amazing dedication, work ethic and leadership by juggling school, studio dance, dance team and graduation! These girls have not only mastered the art of dance, but have also gained the lifelong skills of time management, commitment, responsibility and teamwork. These skills will follow them to college and beyond!

Thank you to everyone that made this show possible today! First of all, thank you to our amazing teachers! Thank you for dedicating your time and your talent to these dancers today and everyday! Teachers…you go above and beyond to make a difference to these girls and give up so much of your own time to make them priority! A huge thank you goes out to everyone working today, including our staff, our parent volunteers, lighting and sound engineers, our photographer and videographer, and our alumni. Also, thank you to all of our awesome parents for continuing to support your dancer and their passion and for sharing your children with all of us at Perception Dance. Finally, and most importantly, thank you to all of our studio dancers for being the best second family ever! Our teachers love each of you like you are their own. Our dancers turn into best friends throughout their years together at the studio and we all become a second family to each other. Thank you for being our Perception Dance family today and forever!

Let the dancer that you have come to watch today feel your love through your support…clap loudly, yell and whistle when you see something that makes you happy, and hug those beautiful dancers at the end of the show! Please give our eleven graduating seniors a little extra love today. We will miss them tremendously, but will always cherish our memories made with each of them at PDC!

Enjoy the show!

Michelle & Carley

Carley DeJulio, Michelle & Taylor Fine

Rylee Kyle, Erica Transue, Courtney Foulk, Karrington Adams, Kelly Anderson, Taylor Fine, Carley DeJulio, Michelle Fine, Shannon Hauser, Sloan Logsdon, Taylor Howard, Brittany Moss, McKenna Cain, Amanda Weiler

Recital Show #1 Saturday, May 4th 11:00 AM

1. Beetlejuice Choreographed by Carley DeJulio & Taylor Fine

Isabel Alexander, Olivia Alexander, Kinley Atagi, Ashley Ayers, Ella Baird, Lola Barlow, Macy Bidnick, Keira Bret, Endsley Brouse, Addilyn Bullock, Bryndal Burwell, Reagan Card, Sophia Cockerill, Lola Condon, Natalie Coughlin, Gwen Deiter, Harper Dickherber, Lily Ediger, Stella Emison, Sophia Estes, Claire Farr, Sophie Gutekunst, Mia Hammond, Mila Helm, Sophia Herr, Meredith Heyka, Amelia Hunt, Ava Hunt, Skylar Hutton, Tenley Hutton, Simone Jandric, Elsie Jenks, Eva Johnson, Annie Kidwell, Madison Kolojay, Elizabeth Kopmeyer, Stella Kushnir, Grace Kwapiszeski, Laney Larson, Sophia MacInnis, Mabel McQueeney, Jaelynn Meis, Ava Middleton, Kamrynn Murray, Parker Paben, Elise Pai, Marissa Pai, Kaelyn Parenza, Peyton Peeke, Avery Peterson, Milena Reinert, Libby Ritter, Meredy Samuelson, Audrina Schiller, Julia Schmidt, Brooke Seymour, Savannah Seymour, Addison Smith, Madison Smith, Renee Steinle, Emery Thomson, Kathleen Totta, Halle Wampler, Preslie Wampler, Roxy Wampler, Ava Wiedemann, Raylene Wiedemann, Brooklyn Wienberg, Tatum Wilson, Ambriella Worley, Juliette Worley, Kailyn Worley, Jazlyn Zuniga

2. Senior/Staff Recognition

3. Trainwreck Choreographed by Shelby Nunn

Dominique Pardo

4. Monsters Choreographed by Taylor Fine

Ella Baird, Lola Barlow, Bryndal Burwell, Reagan Card, Sophia Estes, Stella Kushnir, Grace Kwapiszeski, Jaelynn Meis, Peyton Peeke, Renee Steinle, Raylene Wiedemann, Brooklyn Wienberg, Ambriella Worley, Jazlyn Zuniga

5. Do It Choreographed by Rylee Kyle

Hailey Beasley, Claire Farr, Mila Helm, Sophia Herr, Lennon Hostetler, Sawyer Jackson, Simone Jandric, Elsie Jenks, Tessa Lamb, Kamrynn Murray, Kaelyn Parenza, Libby Ritter, Senecca Stadlman, Roxy Wampler, Ava Wiedemann

6. Don’t Want To Change You Choreographed by Carley DeJulio & Taylor Fine

Macy Bidnick, Halle Wampler

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Ella Baird

Ella,

“Learn from yesterday. Live for today. Hope for tomorrow.” Congratulations on a great year. We love you and are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Emma, & Jack

7. Danse Macabre Choreographed by Brittany Moss

Perry Johnson

PerryYou are spectacular to watch on and off the stage! We are incredibly proud of you and your accomplishments as a dancer. You are a bright shining STAR and you show

that in all that you do. What a fantastic season you had! Love, Mom, Logan, Beacher, Brantlee and all of your doggies.

Teagan Browne, Natalie Coughlin, Sophie Gutekunst, Skylar Hutton, Eva Johnson, Elizabeth Kopmeyer, Ava Middleton, Elise Pai, Audrina Schiller, Brooke Seymour, Savannah Seymour, Preslie Wampler, Tatum Wilson, Kailyn Worley

8. Speechless Choreographed by Olivia Liberati

Keira Bret

9. Slow Me Down Choreographed by Andrew Mulet

Olivia Alexander, Kinley Atagi, Endsley Brouse, Lily Ediger, Mila Helm, Tenley Hutton, Simone Jandric, Mabel McQueeney, Kamrynn Murray, Addison Smith, Madison Smith

10. My Way Choreographed by Carley DeJulio

Gwen Deiter

11. Dance Of The Knights Choreographed by Brittany Moss

Hailey Beasley, Sophia Cockerill, Harper Dickherber, Stella Emison, Claire Farr, Stella Giffen, Mia Hammond, Elsie Jenks, Madison Kolojay, Tessa Lamb, Izzy Orrick, Milena Reinert, Libby Ritter, Juliette Worley

12. Get Ur Freak On Choreographed by Kylie Filotto

Isabel Alexander, Keira Bret, Lola Condon, Sophie Gutekunst, Amelia Hunt, Skylar Hutton, Tenley Hutton, Eva Johnson, Elizabeth Kopmeyer, Sophia MacInnis, Ava Middleton, Peyton Peeke, Julia Schmidt, Brooke Seymour, Savannah Seymour, Madison Smith, Kathleen Totta, Preslie Wampler, Jazlyn Zuniga

13. Emotions Choreographed by Carley DeJulio

Ava Hunt

14. Coppelia Mazurka Choreographed by Brittany Moss

Sophia Cockerill, Harper Dickherber, Stella Emison, Elsie Jenks, Ava Wiedemann

15. Dark Parts Choreographed by Alyssa Chang

Macy Bidnick

Kennedy Lawrence

Kennedy Rose,

From your beautiful lyrical solo to your sassy, sweet-as-cotton-candy moves, you bring a spark of excitement and joy to everyone watching! We’re super proud of how hard you’ve worked this year. Keep shining bright! Lots of love, Mom, Dad, Addison, and Cooper

16. Somewhere Only We Know

Choreographed by Chase Hudson

Kinley Atagi, Ashley Ayers, Addilyn Bullock, Gwen Deiter, Lily Ediger, Sophie Gutekunst, Mila Helm, Skylar Hutton, Tenley Hutton, Annie Kidwell, Sophia MacInnis, Parker Paben, Elise Pai, Meredy Samuelson, Brooke Seymour, Savannah Seymour, Madison Smith, Preslie Wampler

17. Vanilla

Choreographed by Carley DeJulio Meredith Heyka

10 Minute Intermission

18. Daddy Daughter Dance Ages 12-18

19. Waltz Of The Hours

Choreographed by Amanda Weiler

Ashley Ayers, Macy Bidnick, Keira Bret, Addilyn Bullock, Lola Condon, Gwen Deiter, Sophia Estes, Meredith Heyka, Ava Hunt, Annie Kidwell, Sophia MacInnis, Parker Paben, Marissa Pai, Dominique Pardo, Avery Peterson, Meredy Samuelson, Julia Schmidt, Renee Steinle, Halle Wampler

Ava & Raylene Wiedemann

Raylene and Ava, Your dedication and determination to grow and continue to be challenged is truly amazing to watch on and off the dance stage. Please keep pursuing your dreams and continue to grow.

It’s absolutely a joy to watch the two of you do what you love. We are so incredibly proud of both you! We love you so much!

Lots of Love, Mom and Dad

20. Sushi Restaurant

Choreographed by Kylie Filotto

Isabel Alexander, Olivia Alexander, Kinley Atagi, Ella Baird, Endsley Brouse, Lily Ediger, Mila Helm, Tenley Hutton, Simone Jandric, Madison Kolojay, Mabel McQueeney, Rhilynn Meis, Kaelyn Parenza, Addison Smith, Madison Smith, Senecca Stadlman

21. If You Wanted To You Would

Choreographed by Carley DeJulio

Renee Steinle

22. St. Jude

Choreographed by Alyssa Chang

Halle Wampler

23. It Girl

Choreographed by Chase Hudson Ava Hunt, Skylar Hutton, Brooke Seymour

24. Cinderella Waltz

Choreographed by Brittany Moss

Isabel Alexander, Ella Baird, Lola Barlow, Bryndal Burwell, Reagan Card, Lily Ediger, Amelia Hunt, Stella Kushnir, Grace Kwapiszeski, Laney Larson, Jaelynn Meis, Peyton Peeke, Emery Thomson, Kathleen Totta, Raylene Wiedemann, Brooklyn Wienberg, Ambriella Worley, Jazlyn Zuniga

25. La Valse De L’Amour

Choreographed by Carley DeJulio Sophia Estes

26. Coppelia Waltz

Choreographed by Brittany Moss

Olivia Alexander, Kinley Atagi, Endsley Brouse, Mila Helm, Sophia Herr, Tenley Hutton, Simone Jandric, Mabel McQueeney, Rhilynn Meis, Kamrynn Murray, Kaelyn Parenza, Addison Smith, Madison Smith, Senecca Stadlman, Roxy Wampler, Ava Wiedemann

27. When You’re Good To Mama

Choreographed by Olivia Liberati

Marissa Pai

28. United In Grief

Choreographed by Azuki Umeda

Ashley Ayers, Macy Bidnick, Keira Bret, Addilyn Bullock, Gwen Deiter, Sophie Gutekunst, Meredith Heyka, Ava Hunt, Skylar Hutton, Annie Kidwell, Sophia MacInnis, Parker Paben, Meredy Samuelson, Julia Schmidt, Brooke Seymour, Savannah Seymour, Halle Wampler

Mabel McQueeney

Mabel, your dancing brings a smile to our face and warms our hearts. It’s been a treat to watch you do what you love to do. Knock ‘em dead Mabel Sis! Love, Mommy, Daddy and Mason

Sophia Cockerill

Way to come back with a Bang Tiny. Continue to do you and be the best you. We Love you very much Tiny Dancer.

Love Mom, Dad, Max and Everly

29. Pay Me Choreographed by Courtney Foulk

Hailey Beasley, Sophia Cockerill, Harper Dickherber, Stella Emison, Stella Giffen, Mia Hammond, Sophia Herr, Elsie Jenks, Madison Kolojay, Libby Ritter, Senecca Stadlman, Ava Wiedemann, Juliette Worley

30. No Face Choreographed by Andrew Mulet

Lola Barlow, Teagan Browne, Lola Condon, Natalie Coughlin, Sophia Estes, Amelia Hunt, Eva Johnson, Elizabeth Kopmeyer, Ava Middleton, Elise Pai, Marissa Pai, Dominique Pardo, Avery Peterson, Brooke Seymour, Renee Steinle, Emery Thomson, Tatum Wilson, Kailyn Worley

31. Teacher Dance

32. Season 9 Video

Harper Dickherber

Harper,

As you step onto the stage today, know that we are so incredibly proud of you. Your drive and dedication are unmatched.

We adore your determination, and we love watching you grace the stage year after year.

With all our love and endless support, Mom, Raegan & Paetyn

Recital Show #2 Saturday, May 4th 2:00

PM

1. Hocus Pocus Choreographed by Kelly Anderson & Carley DeJulio

Cameran Adam, Kennedy Adams, Kensington Adams, Avery Baker, Hailey Beasley, Essie Blocher, Maryn Blocher, Camryn Brouse, Endsley Brouse, Micah Crist, Parker Crist, Kit Dicus, Stella Giffen, Harlow Gryszowka, Mia Hammond, Elsie Hayes, Blake Heeney, Betsy Hennessy, Sophia Herr, Mae Houlehan, Elsie Jenks, Tessa Lamb, Stella Lightner, Bianca Lomonte, Lola Lomonte, Aven McDonough, Mabel McQueeney, Rhilynn Meis, Kamrynn Murray, Kayden Murray, Izzy Orrick, Kaelyn Parenza, Bailey Schorr, Sienna Schorr, Addison Smith, Isla Smith, Senecca Stadlman, Aspen Stuart, Noel Tribble, Landry Wampler, Oakley Wampler, Vivienne Weaver, Ava Wiedemann

2. When Will My Life Begin Choreographed by Rylee Kyle

Cohan Adam, Kollins Adams, Isabelle Clement, Eleanor Foulk, Molly Graber, Emme Parenza, Julia Ramirez

3. Super Girl Choreographed by McKenna Cain

Charlotte Antilla, Summerlyn Jacobson, Perry Johnson, Etta Knox, Anya Luneva, Zoie Meis, Elizabeth Nelson

4. Fabulous Ladies Choreographed by Kelly Anderson

Kennedy Adams, Maryn Blocher, Micah Crist, Parker Crist, Kit Dicus, Rowan Gryszowka, Sienna Schorr, Isla Smith

5. Tomorrow Choreographed by Courtney Foulk

Hailey Beasley, Sophia Cockerill, Harper Dickherber, Stella Emison, Claire Farr, Stella Giffen, Mia Hammond, Elsie Jenks, Madison Kolojay, Tessa Lamb, Izzy Orrick, Milena Reinert, Libby Ritter, Ava Wiedemann, Juliette Worley

6. Work It Choreographed by Azuki Umeda

Olivia Alexander, Endsley Brouse, Mila Helm, Tenley Hutton, Simone Jandric, Mabel McQueeney, Kamrynn Murray, Addison Smith, Madison Smith

7. Say My Name Choreographed by Rylee Kyle Cameran Adam, Kensington Adams, Essie Blocher, Camryn Brouse, Madison Comeaux, Kit Dicus, Betsy Hennessy, Mae Houlehan, Kayden Murray, Bailey Schorr, Vivienne Weaver

8. Sweet Like Candy Choreographed by Kelly Anderson

Cohan Adam, Ava Delaney, Rosalyn Erdman, Wilson Foulk, Nellie Hayes, Vivienne Kolich, Kennedy Lawrence, Frances Mosimann, Isla Myers, Breelynn Rehmsmeyer, Emberly Rehmsmeyer, Cameron Sims, Sydney Smith, Kenzie Wall

9. Hear Me Choreographed by Carley DeJulio

Sophia Herr, Elsie Jenks, Madison Kolojay, Stella Kushnir, Grace Kwapiszeski, Milena Reinert, Roxy Wampler, Ava Wiedemann, Raylene Wiedemann

10. Lilac Fairy Waltz Choreographed by Amanda Weiler

Kennedy Adams, Avery Baker, Maryn Blocher, Micah Crist, Parker Crist, Elsie Hayes, Bianca Lomonte, Aven McDonough, Evalyne Petrova-Stockdale, Sienna Schorr, Isla Smith, Aspen Stuart

11. Shake A Tailfeather Choreographed by Kelly Anderson

Blake Heeney, Arden Jenks, Evie Murphy, Sage Stuart, Perri Thome, Landry Wampler, Oakley Wampler

12. Everybody Hurts Choreographed by Courtney Foulk

Sophia Cockerill, Stella Emison, Claire Farr, Stella Giffen, Izzy Orrick, Juliette Worley

13. Swan Lake Waltz Choreographed by Amanda Weiler

Cameran Adam, Kensington Adams, Essie Blocher, Camryn Brouse, Kit Dicus, Harlow Gryszowka, Betsy Hennessy, Mae Houlehan, Lola Lomonte, Kayden Murray, Bailey Schorr, Noel Tribble, Vivienne Weaver

14. A Dream Is A Wish Choreographed by Carley DeJulio

Cohan Adam, Eleanor Foulk, Everette Gitchell, Nellie Hayes, Vivienne Kolich, Josephine Lane, Kennedy Lawrence, Brooklyn Melroy, Frances Mosimann, Isla Myers, Breelynn Rehmsmeyer, Emberly Rehmsmeyer, Cameron Sims, Kenzie Wall

15. Whole Lotta Woman Choreographed by Chase Hudson

Olivia Alexander, Mila Helm, Tenley Hutton, Simone Jandric, Mabel McQueeney, Addison Smith, Madison Smith

16. Sweets Choreographed by Courtney Foulk

Ava Delaney, Rowan Gryszowka, Blake Heeney, Arden Jenks, Piper Kunshek, Stella Lightner, Evie Murphy, Sage Stuart, Perri Thome, Landry Wampler, Oakley Wampler

17. Staying Alive Choreographed by Kelly Anderson

Cameran Adam, Betsy Hennessy, Mae Houlehan, Kayden Murray, Kaelyn Parenza, Bailey Schorr, Noel Tribble, Roxy Wampler

18. Home Choreographed by Courtney Foulk

Hailey Beasley, Sophia Cockerill, Harper Dickherber, Mia Hammond, Elsie Jenks, Madison Kolojay, Libby Ritter

19. Via Dolorosa Choreographed by Carley DeJulio

Kennedy Adams, Kensington Adams, Essie Blocher, Camryn Brouse, Endsley Brouse, Harlow Gryszowka, Mabel McQueeney, Kamrynn Murray, Addison Smith

20. Crank It Up Choreographed by Courtney Foulk

Elsie Hayes, Piper Kunshek, Tessa Lamb, Stella Lightner, Bianca Lomonte, Aven McDonough, Aspen Stuart

21. Flip Flop Fly Choreographed by Courtney Foulk

Cameran Adam, Hailey Beasley, Micah Crist, Parker Crist, Kit Dicus, Mia Hammond, Sophia Herr, Lola Lomonte, Noel Tribble

10 Minute Intermission

Aven McDonough

Aven, We’re so proud of what you’ve accomplished this year. Your grit and determination are an example for us all, and we can’t wait to see what mountain you choose to climb next!

Love, Mom, Dad, Sawyer, & Sammy

Emery Thomson

Emery: We are so very proud of you. You did not miss a beat after joining Perception Dance Company this year and kept your wonderful smile shining throughout. We love you so much and it is such a joy to cheer for you when you are on stage.

Love love, Mom, Dad, Lillia

23. Staff Recognition

24. Blow Gabriel Blow Choreographed by Courtney Foulk Kennedy Adams, Avery Baker, Maryn Blocher, Micah Crist, Parker Crist, Elsie Hayes, Bianca Lomonte, Aven McDonough, Sienna Schorr, Isla Smith, Aspen Stuart, Landry Wampler, Oakley Wampler

25. Good Morning Choreographed by Courtney Foulk

Addie Chrestman, Rowan Gryszowka, Nellie Hayes, Blake Heeney, Arden Jenks, Piper Kunshek, Stella Lightner, Brooklyn Melroy, Frances Mosimann, Evie Murphy, Cameron Sims, Sage Stuart, Perri Thome

26. SOS Choreographed by Carley DeJulio

Kensington Adams, Essie Blocher, Camryn Brouse, Endsley Brouse, Kit Dicus, Harlow Gryszowka, Mae Houlehan, Simone Jandric, Rhilynn Meis, Kayden Murray, Kaelyn Parenza, Bailey Schorr, Sienna Schorr, Addison Smith, Vivienne Weaver

27. I Can Hear The Bells Choreographed by Sloan Logsdon Stella Emison, Claire Farr, Stella Giffen, Izzy Orrick, Juliette Worley

28. Hang On A Little Longer Choreographed by Carley DeJulio

Cameran Adam, Kit Dicus, Sophia Herr, Elsie Jenks, Lola Lomonte, Bailey Schorr, Noel Tribble

29. Without A Word Choreographed by Carley DeJulio Essie Blocher, Harlow Gryszowka, Mae Houlehan, Rhilynn Meis, Kayden Murray, Kaelyn Parenza, Vivienne Weaver

30. fiKiller Instinct Choreographed by Carley DeJulio

Isabel Alexander, Olivia Alexander, Simone Jandric, Grace Kwapiszeski, Peyton Peeke, Addison Smith, Senecca Stadlman, Roxy Wampler

31. Get Up And Dance Choreographed by Rylee Kyle

Addie Chrestman, Rowan Gryszowka, Blake Heeney, Arden Jenks, Stella Lightner, Brooklyn Melroy, Evie Murphy, Heidi Simon, Sage Stuart, Perri Thome

32. Pretty Woman Choreographed by Carley DeJulio Kensington Adams, Essie Blocher, Camryn Brouse, Harlow Gryszowka, Mae Houlehan, Mabel McQueeney, Rhilynn Meis, Kamrynn Murray

33. Transylvania Mania Choreographed by Courtney Foulk Endsley Brouse, Sophia Cockerill, Elsie Jenks, Madison Kolojay, Milena Reinert, Ava Wiedemann, Raylene Wiedemann, Juliette Worley

34. Teacher DancE

35. Clap When You’re Happy Choreographed by Courtney Foulk Cameran Adam, Kensington Adams, Essie Blocher, Kit Dicus, Harlow Gryszowka, Betsy Hennessy, Mae Houlehan, Lola Lomonte, Kayden Murray, Bailey Schorr, Noel Tribble, Vivienne Weaver

36. Party All Around The World Choreographed by Rylee Kyle Kennedy Adams, Avery Baker, Maryn Blocher, Micah Crist, Parker Crist, Elsie Hayes, Bianca Lomonte, Aven McDonough, Sienna Schorr, Isla Smith, Aspen Stuart, Landry Wampler, Oakley Wampler

37. Shake It Off Choreographed by Courtney Foulk Olivia Alexander, Kinley Atagi, Camryn Brouse, Endsley Brouse, Mila Helm, Sophia Herr, Tenley Hutton, Simone Jandric, Lola Lomonte, Mabel McQueeney, Rhilynn Meis, Kamrynn Murray, Kaelyn Parenza, Addison Smith, Madison Smith, Senecca Stadlman, Roxy Wampler, Ava Wiedemann

38. Season 9 Video

39. Celebrate Choreographed by Kelly Anderson Cameran Adam, Avery Baker, Maryn Blocher, Kit Dicus, Harlow Gryszowka, Rowan Gryszowka, Betsy Hennessy, Arden Jenks, Aven McDonough, Evie Murphy, Kayden Murray, Isla Smith, Perri Thome, Noel Tribble

Julia Schmidt

Julia,

We love watching your beauty, fire, and grace light up the stage. We are so proud of your years of dedication, hard work and your passion for dance. You’ve shown us that you will achieve anything you put your mind to, and we love how you thrive on lifting up others along the way. We love you so much!!

Mom and Dad

Perception’s Class of 2024

Macy Bidnick

Macy is the youngest daughter of Michael and Stephanie Bidnick. Macy has been dancing since the age of 3 and competitively since the age of 6. Macy is a graduate of Mill Valley High School where she was a member of the Silver Stars Dance Team. While competing with the Silver Stars, her team won 3 State titles and 7 National championships. Macy is looking forward to attending Kansas State University to major in Sales and Marketing. She is very excited to continue her dancing career as a member of the Classy Cat dance team.

Macy is extremely grateful for her time at Perception where her dance friends became her family. She would like to thank Miss Carley, Miss Courtney and Miss Shannon for helping to shape her into who she is today and always believing in her, and teaching her how to believe in herself. She will always treasure all of her time and memories she has with all of her Perception family.

Keira Bret

Keira is the daughter of Matt and Mindi Bret. Keira has been dancing since the age of three and has been dancing competitively since the age of six. Keira is a graduate of Mill Valley High School where she was a member of the Mill Valley Silver Star’s dance team. While competing as a Silverstar she

won three state championships and seven national championships. Keira is looking forward to continuing her dance career as a Bearcat Stepper at Northwest Missouri State University. While attending Northwest Missouri State she will be majoring in Elementary Education. Keira is extremely grateful for time at Perception Dance. She will cherish every memory made with each and every friend and teacher who has been there for her throughout her years at PDC.

Gwen Deiter

Gwen Deiter is the daughter of Mark and Alyssa Deiter. Gwen has been dancing since the age of 3 but didn’t begin competitive dance until she was 12. She is a soon-to-be graduate of Olathe Northwest High School. Gwen is so excited to start her next journey in dance at the University of Oklahoma where she will work to earn her BFA in modern dance while on the PT track. Perception has been her home away from home. It has changed her course in life and led her to meet her forever friends. Gwen wants to thank all her teachers and family who have made her dreams come true these past 6 years and for always believing in her.

Sophia Estes

Sophia Estes is the daughter of Daniel Estes and Carrie Josserand. She is a graduate of Mill Valley High School. Sophia started dancing when she was 3 years old and joined her first competitive team when she was 7. She was an original member of Perception Dance company and some of her favorite dance memories were made during the craziness of that first year. In addition to dancing throughout high school, Sophia has graced the stage in choir and in theater productions. Sophia is also a member of the award-winning JAG yearbook staff and serves as its editor-in-chief this year.

Sophia will be attending Northeastern University and plans to pursue a combined degree in Journalism and English. She has been accepted into the NUin program and will spend her first semester taking classes with other Northeastern students in Rome, Italy.

Although her dance journey is coming to an end, Sophia knows that she is taking with her lessons learned at the studio that will serve her well such as working hard, believing in yourself, and navigating an absolutely crazy schedule. Sophia wants to thank all of her teachers and friends at PDC, past and present, who have supported her over the years. Most of all, Sophia is grateful for the opportunity to do what she loves, performing on a stage. Although she is beyond excited for the future, she will always look back fondly on her time at Perception.

Meredith Heyka

Meredith is the daughter of Scott and Sarah Heyka. She graduated from Blue Valley Southwest High School where she was the captain of the Glitter Girls dance team. Meredith has been dancing competitively since the age of four. Meredith will be attending the University of Arkansas in the honors college this fall where she will be majoring in exercise science and minoring in Spanish. She is excited that she will be able to continue dancing as a member of the Razorback Dance Team!

Ava Hunt

Ava is the daughter of Chuck and Holly Hunt. She has loved dancing since the age of 2 and competing since she was 6. Ava will graduate from Liberty High School, where she helped her team secure three state titles and 3 UDA national titles. After graduation, she plans to attend a four year university where she plans to obtain her BSN with the goal of becoming a nurse practitioner.

Perception Dance has become Ava’s beloved second home and she is forever grateful for the friendships and family that she has formed here. She is honored to be blessed with mentors and friends who have believed in her, loved her, and challenged her -when she didn’t believe in herself. Thank you Kelly and Courtney, who have been there since day one. Literally. Thank you Carley, Michelle, Karrington, and Shannon for opening your arms, loving her, and helping give her the tools she needs for her future and for creating an environment where she could grow to her fullest potential both as a dancer and as a person. She will miss this family dearly, but looks forward to visiting as often as possible!

Meredith would like to thank her Perception teachers and friends for constantly inspiring her and pushing her to be her best. She is so grateful for all the support and guidance she has received from the studio and knows that she wouldn’t be the dancer or person she is today without the instruction she received from the studio. She is so grateful to be surrounded by such hardworking, humble, and caring people and cannot imagine her life without them. Meredith would also like to thank her family for supporting her through her dance journey and allowing her to pursue her dreams. She is excited to embark on the next chapter of her life but will miss her dance friends and is already planning to come visit during Sunday rehearsals!

Dominique Pardo Marissa Pai

Marissa is the daughter of Christine and David Pai. She has been dancing since she was 2 and has danced competitively since she was 7. Marissa is a graduate of Shawnee Mission South where she has been a part of the dance team for four years and a captain for two. Marissa will attend the University of Kansas in the fall and major in Special Education. She would like to thank her family for their continued support and all of the PDC staff for everything they have done to help her in the past 7 years!

Marissa is so grateful for the friendships she has built with dancers at the studio and the endless love and support from everyone at Perception. Marissa will miss the PDC family so much but is so excited to come back and visit in the future!

Dominique is the daughter of Claudia and Tony Pardo. Dominique has danced at Perception for 6 years and has been dancing since she was 10. She graduated from Olathe South High School and plans to attend Johnson Country Community College. She plans on studying fashion marketing as well as continuing her dancing as a JCCC Golden Girl! Dominique would like to thank her family for supporting her throughout the years and especially her mom for all the hard work to pay for her dance. She’d also like to thank all of the coaches for their love and support, and helping her to become the dancer she is today. After many years of switching back and forth through dance studios she’s so happy she ended up being a part of such an amazing studio with the best group of girls and a loving environment. She will forever be grateful for the memories, friendships, and experiences she made at Perception Dance Company.

Avery Peterson

Avery is the oldest daughter of Jay and Brianna Peterson. She is a graduate of Park Hill South High School, where she was a 4 year member of the South Side Girls Dance Team. She has been dancing since the age of two, and competitively since the age of five. Avery is very excited to start her new chapter at Creighton University where she will study business as a member of the Dean Fellows Program. She is also very excited to continue her dance career on the Creighton Dance Team. She would like to thank her friends and teachers at Perception for being so welcoming and friendly. Although she was only at the studio for one year, she has made memories and relationships that will last a lifetime. She is forever grateful to her teachers for their constant support, advice, and kindness. She would also like to thank her family for supporting her passion for dance and loving her unconditionally.

Renee Steinle

Renee is the youngest daughter of Phil and Jennifer Steinle. She will soon be a graduate of Mill Valley High School. Renee will be attending Kansas State University this fall and plans to major in Kinesiology in the Pre-Chiropractic Medicine program.

Renee has been dancing since the age of three and has danced competitively since the age of four. She is very grateful for getting to dance at Perception for the last nine years and has enjoyed all her time spent at the studio. She would like to thank her parents for always being there at her competitions and letting her dance all of these years. Renee would also like to thank all her dance teachers and appreciates everything they have done for her and all she has learned from them.

Halle Wampler

Halle Wampler is the oldest daughter of Liz and Mark Wampler and is the oldest sister of Preslie, Roxy, Landry and Oakley. Halle is graduating from Mill Valley High School where she was on the Mill Valley Silver Star dance team for 4 years and captain for 3 years. Halle will be continuing her education at the University of Arkansas in the fall where she was accepted into the honors program. She is majoring in biology and is excited to be a member of the Razorback Dance Team.

Halle would like to thank her family for being an amazing support system and encouraging her to pursue her passion in dance. Her parents and sisters mean so much to her and she is very grateful for their constant love and support. She would also like to thank the Perception staff for always being a second family to her and for pushing her to be a better dancer and person.

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