Lisa Bonacker's Studio of Dance

07/19/2026

❤️🏆 Nationals 2026 🏆❤️

What an unforgettable weekend!

I couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of our dancers. Watching you take the stage with confidence, passion, and determination after a season of hard work was truly incredible.

This weekend wasn’t just about awards—it was about growth, teamwork, lifelong friendships, and making memories that will last forever. You represented Lisa Bonacker’s Studio of Dance with such talent, sportsmanship, and kindness, and I couldn’t be prouder to be your teacher.

A huge thank you to all of our amazing dance families for your unwavering support throughout the season. Your encouragement, dedication, and countless hours spent traveling, cheering, and believing in these dancers make all of this possible.

Congratulations to every dancer on an incredible Nationals weekend! Take pride in everything you’ve accomplished this season. Enjoy these memories—we certainly will! ❤️

Here’s to another amazing year ahead! 💃✨

06/19/2026

✨ Tonight is the Night! ✨

What an incredible week it has been leading up to our 2026 Recital! From rehearsal week to last night’s dress rehearsal, it has been amazing to watch all of our dancers come together and bring their hard work to life on stage.

I am so incredibly proud of each and every dancer. The dedication, determination, countless hours of practice, and love for dance that you’ve shown throughout the year have all led to this moment. From our tiniest dancers taking the stage for the first time to our oldest performers, every one of you has worked so hard and should be proud of what you’ve accomplished.

Last night’s dress rehearsal was filled with excitement, teamwork, and so many beautiful performances. Seeing everything come together reminded me just how special this dance family is.

Tonight, remember to smile, have fun, and let your light shine on stage. You’ve already made us proud!

To our dance families, thank you for your support, encouragement, and commitment throughout the season. We couldn’t do it without you.

Now it’s time to celebrate an amazing year of dance, make wonderful memories, and enjoy every moment. We can’t wait to watch our dancers shine tonight! 💜✨🩰

Break a leg, dancers!

❤️ Miss Lisa

06/03/2026

✨ 16 Days Until Recital Day! ✨

The countdown is officially on, and we are so excited to share this year’s recital program cover! 🎉

A huge thank you to Brittany for not only capturing beautiful photos of our dancers, but also for designing this amazing cover. Your creativity and talent helped bring our vision to life, and we are so grateful for all of your hard work! ❤️

To our dancers, keep working hard and soaking in every moment. To our families, thank you for your continued support throughout the season. We can’t wait to celebrate everything our dance family has accomplished this year.

Only 16 days until we take the stage! ✨🩰💜

06/02/2026

05/14/2026

🎭 Step into the Spotlight! 🎭
Get ready for an unforgettable week of performance at Lisa Bonacker’s Studio of Dance! We are thrilled to announce our Musical Theatre Camp, and it’s going to be a showstopper.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or looking to find your voice, join us for a week filled with Broadway-style dance, acting games, singing, and more.
📅 Camp Details:
• Dates: August 3rd – August 7th
• Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
• Grades: Open to 6th – 12th graders
• Instructor: Meet the talented Oliver Henry Bellman (our very own grinch)!
✨ What to Expect:
• Professional Curriculum: Broadway-style dance classes, musical theatre choreography, and vocal activities.
• Creative Fun: Acting games, improv, crafts, and costume fun.
• Showcase: Put everything you've learned to the test with mini-performances and a showcase.
Don't forget to pack a lunch and a drink!
🎟️ Register Today!
Spaces are limited! For registration and inquiries, please email us at [email protected].
We can't wait to see you! 🌟

05/12/2026

So proud of all our girls who competed on Saturday 💖

This weekend they pushed themselves by competing at higher levels and absolutely rose to the challenge. Watching their hard work, confidence, and growth shine on stage was such a special moment ✨

Dance is about so much more than trophies — it’s about the memories we make, the friendships we build, supporting one another, and enjoying every special moment along the way.

So thankful for this amazing group of dancers and all the memories we continue to create together. Beyond proud of each and every one of you! 💕

04/21/2026

My heart is so full watching these girls ❤️

They did such a beautiful job at their Thunderbirds performance and had so much fun out there! Seeing their smiles, confidence, and how far they’ve come makes this all so special. All of their hard work and dedication truly showed, and they shined the entire time ✨

So incredibly proud of each and every one of them 💫Springfield Thunderbirds

04/10/2026

We had a very special visitor at the studio this week… 🐦💙

Boomer stopped by to wish our dancers good luck and get everyone hyped for tonight’s performance at the Thunderbirds game!! The excitement is REAL and our dancers are ready to shine ✨

We are so proud of all their hard work and can’t wait to see them take the ice tonight! Let’s go T-Birds!! 🏒🔥