Balleraena Dance Studio

✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨

Hi!! My name is Lauryn Dreke, and I’m graduating from Roosevelt High School! I’ve been dancing since I was 4 years old, and I’ve been at Balleraena for 13 years. My favorite style of dance is either lyrical or modern because both allow you to express emotions in very different ways, depending on the choreography and style. It’s hard to pick a favorite memory because all of it has been so special, but one I think of often is dancing in the rain during one of the last weeks of McKenzie’s lyrical class a few years ago—we were all soaked for the rest of the night. Overall, recital shows the work that each dancer and teacher has put in throughout the year, and it’s so cool to see it all come together. Balleraena has given me some of my favorite people in the world, which is a lifelong gift I’ll always cherish. My advice for our younger dancers is to always walk into class with a positive attitude—it radiates to everyone around you. Also, hold onto the people you meet here because they may become your absolute best friends. Next year, I will be attending Augustana University, where I’ll be double majoring in Psychology and Sociology in hopes of becoming a child psychologist in the future! Balleraena has given me more than dance—it has given me people, memories, experiences, and the ability to express myself. I love this place and I’ll miss it so much.

🪩SENIOR SPOTLIGHT🪩

Hi!! My name is Brynn Skogen and I am a senior at Harrisburg High School. I have been dancing at Balleraena since I was four 🥹! My favorite style of dance is either lyrical or (thomas) hiphop. Although I have several favorite memories at the studio, one of my favorite is the company show my sophomore year. Another of my favorite memories is dancing in the rain during lyrical 💧!! One advice to younger dancers is to be kind to everyone 💕! One thing that makes balleraena so special to me is the people. The teachers have played a tremendous role in my life beyond the studio and I thank them for shaping who I am today! I have also made lifelong friendships from dance! 💗💗 Will forever love this studio!

Next year I plan on attending Nebraska Lincoln where I will study exercise and nutrition science!

💜SENIOR SPOTLIGHT💜

Hi! My name is Lily Shawd and I’m a senior at Harrisburg High School! I have been dancing at Balleraena for 9 years! My favorite style of dance is Lyrical because I love getting to express my emotions through movement. My favorite memory at Balleraena is the company show my sophomore year! Balleraena has been such an amazing place for me to grow up and has truly been a second home for me. My advice I give to younger dancers is to truly soak up every moment. It truly does go by so fast. I just want to say thank you to all my teachers for creating such a fun and loving atmosphere all these years. I will truly miss everything about Balleraena.🩷🩷

Next year, I am attending the University of Nebraska Lincoln and plan on majoring in psychology!

✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨

💕 Name: Elsie Oedekoven

💕High school: Central Lyon

💕Plans for next year: I will be attending SDSU and plan to major in exercise science with a double minor in psychology and nutrition. I also will be dancing on the SDSU dance team!! Go jacks!

💕Favorite style of dance: My favorite style is lyrical.

💕Favorite memory at Balleraena: My favorite memory at Balleraena is when the diamonds won first overall at fluid this year and secured our spot in elite finals! I can’t wait to perform with the team in Arizona soon!

💕Advice for younger dancers: My advice to younger dancers is to never limit yourself. You truly don’t know what you’re capable of, and you’ll never find out if you’re too afraid to put yourself out there. Say yes to opportunities, step outside your comfort zone, and connect with as many people as you can along the way.

TODAY IS THE DAY!!

Dancers will wear black leotard, pink tights, hair in a bun, and bring ALL dance shoes

Friday, April 24th
5:00-6:00 pm 4th GRADE & UNDER
6:00-7:30 pm 5TH-7TH GRADE
7:30-9:00 pm 8TH GRADE & OLDER

**Please go off of the grade you will be in for the 2026-2027 season

💕SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 💕

Hi!! I’m Addison Sylvester and I’m a senior at Harrisburg High School! This is my sixth year dancing and my second year on Balleraena Dance Company. My favorite style of dance is lyrical or contemporary, as I love getting to tell a story through movement. My favorite memories are getting ready backstage before shows and getting to perform on stage after working so hard all year!! I would love to thank all my amazing teachers throughout the years for pushing me to be the best version of myself, not just as a dancer, but as a person. Balleraena has been my second home and the place I feel most like myself, so for that, I am endlessly grateful. My advice to younger dancers is to remember that it’s never that serious, and it’s always okay to make mistakes :)

Next year I will be attending Clemson University in SC to pursue a degree in chemical engineering!

BALLERAENA DANCE STUDIO PRESENTS:
THE COMPANY AND TEAM SHOWS

April 30th-May 3rd

Tickets sold at the door. $20 for adults and $15 for students (18 and under). Ticket also includes drinks and light snacks.

Tickets sold 1 hour prior to show times and doors open 30 minutes before show times.

✨SEE YOU THERE✨

Get your recital tickets today!!
Visit the Washington Pavilion box office online, in-person, or over the phone to reserve your tickets
✨May 15th and 16th✨

Time for a sale! Have you checked out the Balleraena Boutique yet?!

Shout out to all of our group dances at STARZ last weekend! All of our teams including our musical theater and production placed in the top 5 for their age divisions!
Most importantly, we are so proud of the hard work that all these dancers put in on and off the stage 💕

What an incredible in Omaha with 🪩⏰
We are so proud of all our dancers and their drive to grow and learn in any environment they are in 💕🌸
We are heading back into this week with full hearts and refreshed minds⚡️✨