Inspire Academy of Dance

That’s a wrap on Showcase 2026. 🩷 🩵 💜
To our incredible dancers: thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the joy you bring to the stage. To our amazing staff: thank you for the countless hours, creativity, and care you pour into every student. And to our wonderful parents: thank you for your trust, support, and for making it all possible.

We couldn’t do this without each of you. What an unforgettable way to celebrate 10 years of Inspire!

Showcases 1-6 were absolute MAGIC ✨- can’t wait to see our dancers on stage again this Wednesday for Shows 7 & 8!

After months of rehearsals, hard work, and anticipation, our 2026 Showcase, “Dancing Through Time: Celebrating a Decade of Inspire,” officially begins tonight!

We can’t wait to celebrate 10 incredible years of Inspire with all of you. Need last-minute directions or reminders? Check the link in our bio for everything you need to know.

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ✨

Help us in congratulating our final graduate in the class of 2026, Maya Mitchell!

Maya is graduating from Skyline High School and will be attending the University of Arizona this fall to study Elementary Education. She has danced at Inspire for the past 10 years and has grown up within the studio as both a member of Elevate Dance Company and a beloved member of our teaching staff for the past two years.

Maya is kind, mature, and a truly beautiful performer, with a consistency and reliability that has made her someone both her peers and teachers deeply trust. You can always count on Maya to show up exactly where she needs to be, fully prepared, focused, and ready to work.

Watching Maya grow over these 10 years has been an absolute privilege, and it will be strange not having her around the studio day to day. Maya, we are so proud of the dancer, teacher, and young woman you have become, and we cannot wait to see all that you will accomplish in the next chapter of your journey!

FROM MAYA
Dance has taught me so much about passion, hard work, and perseverance. It has shown me that to get what you want, you have to be willing to push through the hard times and stay committed to your goals. It has also taught me how to work well with others and the importance of being part of a team.

Inspire has shaped not only my love for dance, but also my passion for education. If it weren’t for Inspire, I don’t think I would have discovered how much I love teaching. I have been so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with younger dancers through summer camps and classes, and even to teach classes of my own.

I am incredibly grateful for everyone at Inspire who has supported me over the past 10 years. This studio has truly become my second home, and I will always carry everything I have learned here with me.

Shoutout to my parents for supporting me through all 10 years of dance. From my mom showing up to every single event for me and to my dad for paying for all of it!

With love,
Maya

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ✨

Congratulations to our 4th 2026 graduate, Maisey Hudman!

Maisey is graduating from Skyline High School and will be attending the University of Arizona this fall to study Business. She has danced at Inspire for the past 10 years and has been an integral member of Elevate Dance Company throughout her competitive dance journey.

Maisey has made a huge impact on our team, leading through reliability, dedication, and the example she sets every single day in the studio. She approaches dance with thoughtfulness and discipline, constantly pushing herself to grow while remaining humble and grounded.

Watching Maisey evolve into the dancer and young woman she is today has been such a joy and honor. Maisey, we are so proud of everything you have accomplished and cannot wait to see all that lies ahead for you!

FROM MAISEY
Dance has built so much of who I am today. I was able to find my style and personality through dance, as well as find discipline and inspiration from others. I will always carry the lessons dance has taught me and how to find creativity in what’s given to me and I always look forward to pushing myself to reach new goals through dance!

Growing up at Inspire is like growing up with a second family. I have so much love for this studio and the environment here, and it has shaped me to not only the dancer, but the person I have grown up to be today. I have been so lucky to grow up with the best role models that are my teachers. Seeing their passion come through in their teaching styles has taught me what hard work and dedication is supposed to look like.

To My Inspire Family- The biggest thank you to everyone at Inspire who has made this studio what it is. I can’t imagine my life without the girls here that feel like sisters, and the best, most supportive teachers to help me through anything, and who have become some of my biggest role models! I will always carry everything this team has taught me throughout my life and I can’t wait to see the amazing things this studio will accomplish!!

With love,
Maisey

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ✨

Our next 2026 graduate is Lauren Cangiano! .cang

Lauren Cangiano is graduating from Eastside Catholic School and will be attending the University of San Diego this fall. She is currently enrolled as Undecided, with an interest in pursuing Health Sciences. Lauren has danced at Inspire for the past eight years. She is a valued member of our Elevate Dance Company and our teaching staff.

There are very few people in this world as genuinely kind and easygoing as Lauren. She is the definition of a team player – someone who consistently shows up, works hard, and supports everyone around her. Time and time again, we have been impressed by her maturity, her steady presence, and the positivity she brings into every room she walks into.

Lauren is a role model in every sense of the word and a true gem of a person. Lauren, we know you are going to be successful in anything you choose to do – we will miss you so much at Inspire, but could not be more excited to watch you take on this next chapter!

FROM LAUREN
Dance has taught me so many valuable lessons about teamwork, dedication, and confidence, and has shaped me into the person I am today. Dance has taught me the importance of hard work, and what it means to be working as part of a team. It’s all about showing up, being there for each other, and continuing to grow together. 

Inspire has become my second family. All the relationships I have formed here will last me a lifetime, and be something I will always cherish. I am so grateful to be surrounded by teachers who care and share their passion, as well as friends who bring a smile to my face everyday. I am forever thankful for the memories, connections, and second home Inspire has been to me.

A special shoutout to my Mom, Dad, and brother for always supporting me through everything, and to my teachers at Inspire for their constant love, guidance, and encouragement over the years.

With love,
 Lauren

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ✨

Our next 2026 graduate is Kate Buis!

Kate is graduating from Skyline High School and will be attending Arizona State University this fall to study Business and Dance. Kate has danced at Inspire for the past eight years and has also been a member of Skyline High School Dance Team.

Kate has always had an incredibly strong sense of who she is as a dancer and mover. From a young age, there was something uniquely captivating about the way she performed, a natural confidence, individuality, and artistry that made people want to watch her. Over the years, it has been so special to see Kate continue to refine and grow into her own personal style, developing into a dancer who moves with intention and authenticity.

Whether in the studio or performing with her team, Kate has always brought a distinct energy and perspective to everything she does. She is the kind of dancer who fully commits to movement and storytelling, and her passion for dance has always been evident in the way she performs.

Watching Kate grow over the past eight years has been such a joy. We are incredibly proud of the dancer and young woman she has become. Kate, we will miss you so much at Inspire, and are so excited to see where your passion, creativity, and talent take you next. Wishing you the very best in your next dance chapter at ASU!

FROM KATE
Dance has shaped me into the person I am today, and I truly wouldn’t be myself without my passion for dance.

Through dance, I have learned so much about confidence, creativity, and self-expression, and I am so grateful for everything Inspire has given me over the past eight years. The memories, friendships, and experiences I’ve had here will always stay with me.

With love,
 Kate

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ✨

Help us in congratulating our first 2026 Senior, Roya Behziz!

Roya is graduating from Issaquah High School and will be attending University of California San Diego this fall, where she plans to study Human Biology and Economics on the Pre-Med track. Roya has danced at Inspire for the past eight years as a member of Elevate Dance Company.

Roya is incredibly intelligent and driven, and it has been so exciting to watch her passions evolve over the years. One of the most unique things about Roya’s journey is seeing how dance helped spark her interest in biomechanics and ultimately fueled her path toward medicine. Her curiosity, discipline, and desire to understand the body and movement on a deeper level have always set her apart, and we have been consistently impressed by both her academic ambition and her commitment to dance.

Throughout her years at Inspire, Roya has approached everything she does with determination. Watching her pursue her passions so intentionally has been inspiring to everyone around her, and we know she has an incredibly bright future ahead. Roya, we are so proud of everything you have accomplished, and cannot wait to see the impact you make in the world!

FROM ROYA
I have always loved dance, and through my passion for it, I have learned so much about myself. Dance taught me how to be a teammate, how to push myself, and the value of dedication and hard work.

Dance also led me to discover my interest in biomechanics and the strength required to move the way dancers do, which ultimately sparked my passion for medicine. Inspire has truly been the vessel through which I discovered so many of my passions, and I will always be grateful for everything this studio has given me.

Thank you for the memories, the support, and everything you have taught me over the years. My time at Inspire is something I will always cherish and greatly miss.

With love,
 Roya

Showcase Photo/Dress Rehearsal days are May 28-30 at Inspire! Click the link in our bio for schedules for each class and to order photos online. 📸

Our 10th and final 10-Year Spotlight is Maisey! 🤍

A graduating senior who has spent the past decade at Inspire, Maisey’s growth has been incredible to witness. As a competitive dancer she has earned countless accolades and is a true technique and performance queen, but what stands out even more is the person she is offstage.

Maisey is endlessly kind, supportive, and uplifting to the people around her, and she has made a lasting impact on Inspire and her teammates over the years.