Newsletters & Stories

Keep in step with what’s happening at Bender Performing Arts

Something wonderful is always happening at Bender Performing Arts, North Phoenix’s state-of-the-art dance studio. Whether we’re planning for our annual recital week, reminding everyone of special gatherings, or sharing news and reminders, you’ll find everything you need to know in our monthly newsletter. You can check out this month’s newsletter to see what’s ahead or look at past newsletters to see all we’ve done together — and if you’re looking for a little inspiration, you’ll find it in our stories.

City Sun Times January 2025 DancInspiration

City Sun Times January 2025 DancInspiration

Thank you CITY Sun Times for the amazing article. To read the entire article CLICK HERE. Elite youth dance students from across the Valley get the opportunity to showcase their talent at the 24th annual Dancln'spiration benefit program. Scheduled for 6 p.m. on...

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This Month’s Newsletter

This Month’s Newsletter

This Month’s Newsletter

Inspirational Stories

City Sun Times January 2025 DancInspiration

City Sun Times January 2025 DancInspiration

Thank you CITY Sun Times for the amazing article. To read the entire article CLICK HERE. Elite youth dance students from across the Valley get the opportunity to showcase their talent at the 24th annual Dancln'spiration benefit program. Scheduled for 6 p.m. on...

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Fox 10 News Everywhere with Cory

Fox 10 News Everywhere with Cory

Fox 10 news "Everywhere with Cory"  visits BPA to talk about 50 year Anniversary, Artistic Director Shayna's Rockette days and all the amazingly talented students at BPA.

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The Arts Scene Podcast

The Arts Scene Podcast

Studio owners Kevin and Meri Bender are interviewed by Ari Levin and Lynette Carrington on the art scene podcast. Take a listen.

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Entertainer! Magazine

Entertainer! Magazine

Christmas' True Meaning Bender Dances through Happy Holidays, With Love Families often present a perfect façade on their holiday cards, but their lives are often more complicated than a single picture. This theme is explored through the tinsel family in Bender...

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Arizona Business Gazette Article

Arizona Business Gazette Article

When Meri Bender says she grew up in the business she owns today, it’s not an exaggeration. When she started dancing at what is now Bender Performing Arts, she was 5. The dance school was about a year old, and Meri was taught by its original founder, a single mom with...

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Previous newsletters

The Arts Scene Podcast

Studio owners Kevin and Meri Bender are interviewed by Ari Levin and Lynette Carrington on the art...

Entertainer! Magazine

Christmas' True Meaning Bender Dances through Happy Holidays, With Love Families often present a...

September Newsletter 2024

Hello Bender Performing Arts Families! We are so excited to be celebrating our 50th anniversary...