Bender Performing Arts

WELCOME BACK, Bender Performing Arts students! 💚 We’ve been waiting all summer to see your smiling faces and dancing feet again! We are so excited to kick off our 50th season of dancing. Say hello to your fellow dancers and friends in the comments!

Only 2 ✌more days until we welcome students back to Bender Performing Arts for our 50th season! If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late to join the fun of this historic season of dance. Visit the link in our profile to sign up or learn more about our studio!

We’re kicking off August with more Bender Performing Arts trivia! 🤔 We can’t wait to see you all back in our studio on August 5. Who can tell us where DanceMotion Performing Company , our dance company, performed their very first company show, and what year it was that they first performed? This could be a tricky question… leave your answers in the comments! ⬇️

ONE WEEK until we see you all back at Bender Performing Arts to kick off our 50th season of dancing, singing, performing and celebrating the arts! Don't miss out - you can still register, but hurry before classes are full!

Only 9 more days until classes begin again at Bender Performing Arts! What have you been doing to stay sharp with your skills and technique this summer? 🩰 It’s time to start warming up for your first day of class!

Did you know that today is Parent Appreciation Day? Bender Performing Arts appreciates parents EVERYDAY, but we encourage you to share an extra hug and “thank you” with your parents today for all that they do! 💚

TWO MORE WEEKS until we see you back at our studio to begin our 50th season of dancing, singing, performing and having fun! ✌🏼 What are you most excited for this upcoming season? Share with us in the comments!

Let’s to the “Legendary” dancing at company show this year! We’re so excited to see what our incredible staff and dance company creates for 2025’s company show. 💃🏻🕺🏻

A dance studio is more than just a place for dance - it’s a place for community, creativity and learning to flourish. 💚

At Bender Performing Arts, every teacher, student and member of our community is a reflection of the legacy of our culture that makes our studio special. We strive to create not only talented arts students , but wonderful humans above all. Our state of the art studio, expert teachers and wide variety of classes are the tools that make it possible! Visit the link in our bio to learn more and join our community.

Since 1974, Bender Performing Arts has been a mainstay of the greater Phoenix community delivering ballet, tap, jazz fusion, contemporary, hip hop, musical theater, tumbling, silks, pom & cheer, voice and piano for all ages - 2.5 years old through adults. Our incredible community of staff, students and parents have made nearly 50 years of business go by so fast, and we hope to serve this community for 50 more!

Visit the link in our bio to become a part of the BPA community.

Little feet can realize big dreams when they discover dance! 🩰

Bender Performing Arts owner, Meri Bender, says that since her very first day of dance class as a child, she knew that dance was her life’s calling. Whether dance becomes a hobby or a lifelong passion, Bender Performing Arts can support your child in developing so much more than just dance skills. Visit our website to enroll today!

ONE MONTH until classes begin for Bender Performing Arts’ 50th anniversary season! You won’t want to miss everything we have planned for this year. We can’t wait to dance with everyone again! 💃🏻

It’s officially summer break at Bender Performing Arts! 🌴 We hope you take this month off to enjoy time with family and rest… we’ll be back at rehearsals before you know it! But don’t worry, we’ll still be here sharing updates and fun BPA trivia to get you ready for our 50th anniversary season 🕺🏻

THAT'S A WRAP on our 49th season! ⭐️ Can you believe it? We are so proud of ALL of our students for dedicating themselves to dance by showing up to every rehearsal, committing to each other and giving it their all in every performance.

We are counting down the days until August when we return for our 50th season!

Time for Bender Performing Arts trivia! 🤔 If you’re a long time member of the BPA community, can you guess the month and year when Bender Performing Arts moved into our current studio that you know and love? Leave your guesses in the comments!

It’s officially the first day of summer! 🌞 If you’re looking for a fun way to beat, sign up for Bender Performing Arts summer classes. Our large air conditioned dance studio holds multiple classes over the summer, through June 27.

Join us for the last week of fun at Bender Performing Arts until we take our summer break!

Let's take a moment to congratulate Bender Performing Arts students on another successful recital week! ✨ Watching your talents shine on stage was so much fun, and we can’t wait to get to work on the next show when we see you in August!

Are you searching for a fun summer activity to keep your kids entertained, without melting in the Arizona heat? 🌞 Send them to Bender Performing Arts for summer classes between today - June 27! With air conditioning, friends and fun classes… what more could a kid ask for?

Recital week is underway, and we’re having so much fun watching Bender Performing Arts students showcase their talents for our community! We’ll see you again tonight for our next show.

Good luck to all Bender Performing Arts students in their recital performances this week! Kicking off recital week is our yellow cast. Visit our website to find more information about each show!

Who’s ready for recital week? 🖐🏽 We look forward to seeing our community support the hard work of Bender Performing Arts students at Horizon High School. Visit our website to find more information!

Happy Memorial Day! Bender Performing Arts is closed today in honor of the holiday. We’ll see you this week for the final week of classes and private lessons!

It’s ! 🕺🏻 Bender Performing Arts tap classes are a favorite among our community. Dance students can discover the fun of tap dancing starting at age 3, and perfect their skills throughout their dance career. If you want to learn more or try a class, visit the link in our bio!

Have you registered for Bender Performing Arts’ 50th anniversary season? ⭐️ There’s no better time to join our community or continue building dance skills and lifelong friendships! Visit our website to find the the best class for you, or call our studio to get more information.

Your chance to join our “legendary” DanceMotion company is coming! Auditions are in happening on May 31 from 4 - 7 pm. Find helpful information and helpful tips on our website on how to prepare so you put your best dancing foot forward!

Congratulations to graduating senior, Emma Cowden! We are so proud of your accomplishments, and wish you the best in your future adventures.

Congratulations to graduating senior, Erin Collins! We are so proud of your accomplishments, and wish you the best in your future adventures.

Congratulations to graduating senior, Sydney Helton! We are so proud of your accomplishments, and wish you the best in your future adventures.

Congratulations to graduating senior, Rachel Herd! We are so proud of your accomplishments, and wish you the best in your future adventures.

Don’t forget - it’s recital picture weekend! 📸 Join us this weekend on May 18 between 2 - 7 pm, or May 19 from 11 am - 4 pm, to have photos taken of your child in their recital costume. Appointments are required.

For any questions, call our studio during class hours or email us at [email protected].