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Desert Sun Performing Arts comprises Maricopa’s premiere dance academy and the city’s only ballet company. Under Artistic Director and Founder, Ceylan Gentilella, DSPA has developed into a nationally recognized school with noted faculty offering a well-rounded curriculum, and presenting main-stage performances several times a year. Its dance curriculum includes an array of programs designed to fit every age group and type of dance – Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip hop, Clogging, Theatre and more.
Ceylan Gentilella -
Founder and Artistic Director
Instructors -
Anthony Aquino
Sara Doyle
Nicholas Harron
Vince Thacker
Stephanie Szoke
Carrie Vargas
Desert Sun Performing Arts

Desert Sun Performing Arts

Beautiful Leap

Practice

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All DSPA photos © Jake Johnson www.jjpictures.com
Used by permission.
Ceylan Gentilella
Anthony Aquino
Vince Thacker
Nicholas Harrono

Stephanie Szoke










Carrie Vargas
Sara Doyle






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