05/30/2026
As the curtain closes on Earth Whispers & Ember and Earth, our hearts are incredibly full. ✨
To every dancer who stepped onto that stage with courage, passion, and heart — thank you for trusting us with your artistry.
To our families, thank you for every costume change, every rehearsal pickup, every word of encouragement, and every moment of support throughout this season.
To our faculty, staff, volunteers, and backstage team, this weekend would not have been possible without your dedication, care, and endless hard work behind the scenes.
And to our audience, thank you for celebrating this beautiful journey with us.
This recital felt deeply special. More than performances, these shows were a reflection of growth, connection, resilience, and the incredible community that continues to make Chickee’s Dance World feel like home.
42 seasons later, the heart of CDW still burns brighter than ever.
Grounded. Ignited. 2026. 🌿🔥
With love and gratitude,
Chickee & Ariana
05/30/2026
Day 2 of Ember & Earth is here. ✨
Today, four classic program showcases take the stage — four opportunities for our dancers to shine, storytell, and celebrate everything they’ve worked for all season long.
From our tiniest performers to our graduating seniors, this day is filled with heart, energy, growth, and unforgettable moments.
Daybreak. Zenith. Afterlight. Ember Finale.
The curtain rises again. 🔥🌿
05/29/2026
Tonight, the whispers become a story. ✨🌙
Earth Whispers: The Company Prelude is finally here.
A season of growth, artistry, passion, and connection comes to life on stage tonight as our Company dancers open the 42nd Annual Recital, Ember & Earth.
This performance is more than choreography — it is a reflection of the dancers who have poured their hearts into every rehearsal, every moment, and every step along the way.
To our dancers: trust yourselves, trust each other, and soak in every second.
To our families and audience: thank you for being part of something so special.
Let the story begin. 🔥🌿
05/28/2026
It’s stage rehearsal day!!!!! Ember & Earth officially comes to life. ✨
Today the theater fills with music, nerves, excitement, stage lights, and the energy that only recital week can bring.
This is the moment it all starts to feel real. 🔥🌿
05/27/2026
2 days. ✨
From tiny first steps…
to standing beneath the lights…
42 seasons of memories, artistry, and family have led us here.
Grounded.
Ignited.
2026. 🔥🌿
05/26/2026
3 days until the theater fills, the lights dim, and Ember & Earth takes center stage.
This is more than a recital…
it’s a celebration of artistry, passion, and the dancers who bring this world to life. ✨
Limited tickets remain.
Don’t miss the magic. 🔥🌿
05/25/2026
4 days until the stage lights rise, the curtain opens, and Ember & Earth finally comes to life.
The theater is waiting.
The energy is building.
And the magic is almost ready to unfold. ✨🔥🌿
05/24/2026
5 days until the costumes are steamed, the dressing rooms are buzzing, and every final detail comes together.
Because the magic isn’t just onstage —
it’s stitched into every moment behind the curtain. ✨
05/23/2026
The countdown continues.
6 days until we begin our weekend filled with passion, artistry, and the dancers who make this stage feel like home.
From our tiniest performers to our most seasoned artists…this is what they’ve been working for. 🔥🌿
05/22/2026
7 days until the curtain rises.
7 days until the lights ignite.
7 days until hundreds of dancers bring Ember & Earth to life.
The countdown begins. ✨