Dance Connection Rise Up Recital 2026
  • DATE & TIME Jun 11 - Jun 13, 2026 Times Vary
  • LOCATION Tom and Janet Ikeda Theater
  • ALL-IN PRICE(S) $38
    Lap Children (2 and under) are free

Presented by Dance Connection

Welcome to Dance Connection-Scottsdale's 42nd annual recital, Rise Up! You will enjoy a family friendly state of the art performance with dancers ranging in age from 2-18 dancing in all styles of dance including, jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, ballroom & contemporary. We are offering 6 performances as well as our Company show on Sat June 13th at 5:00pm. This is a wonderful 1 hour and 20 min show of amazing talent right here in the valley of the sun! Enjoy!

Thursday 6/11 performances on sale 5/19 at 12:00pm
Friday 6/12 performances on sale 5/19 at 1:00pm
Saturday 6/13 performances on sale 5/19 at 2:00pm

To prepare prior to the on-sale, we recommend:
1) Create an online account at Mesaartscenter.com before the on-sale date/time.
2) If you already have an account, log in and make sure you know your password. Reset your password if needed prior to the on-sale.
3) High customer volume is anticipated during the on-sale. When buying tickets, it is recommended to choose the 'Best Available' seating option versus the 'Select Your Own Seats' map option. "Best Available' will automatically select and confirm your seats for you; while using the map to select seats may result in seats becoming unavailable during confirmation.

Mesa Arts Center Box Office has limited staff available in person and over the phone. Online ticket purchasing is strongly encouraged.

The same service fees apply to ALL ticket purchases whether purchased online, in person, or over the phone.

Presented by Dance Connection

Welcome to Dance Connection-Scottsdale's 42nd annual recital, Rise Up! You will enjoy a family friendly state of the art performance with dancers ranging in age from 2-18 dancing in all styles of dance including, jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, ballroom & contemporary. We are offering 6 performances as well as our Company show on Sat June 13th at 5:00pm. This is a wonderful 1 hour and 20 min show of amazing talent right here in the valley of the sun! Enjoy!

Thursday 6/11 performances on sale 5/19 at 12:00pm
Friday 6/12 performances on sale 5/19 at 1:00pm
Saturday 6/13 performances on sale 5/19 at 2:00pm

To prepare prior to the on-sale, we recommend:
1) Create an online account at Mesaartscenter.com before the on-sale date/time.
2) If you already have an account, log in and make sure you know your password. Reset your password if needed prior to the on-sale.
3) High customer volume is anticipated during the on-sale. When buying tickets, it is recommended to choose the 'Best Available' seating option versus the 'Select Your Own Seats' map option. "Best Available' will automatically select and confirm your seats for you; while using the map to select seats may result in seats becoming unavailable during confirmation.

Mesa Arts Center Box Office has limited staff available in person and over the phone. Online ticket purchasing is strongly encouraged.

The same service fees apply to ALL ticket purchases whether purchased online, in person, or over the phone.

Plan Your Visit

Mesa Arts Center is located at One East Main Street in Downtown Mesa, at the southeast corner of Main and Center Streets.

Click here for a map and directions.

Information and seating charts for each theater at Mesa Arts Center. 

Open Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5 PM
Call 480-644-6500 or email boxoffice@mesaartscenter.com

Downtown Mesa parking can be limited during busy events. Parking is $10 and is available in our south lot or in the Sirrine Street Garage (only open for public parking after 5 PM on weekdays, and anytime on the weekends). To secure an accessible parking spot, we strongly recommend arriving at least one hour before showtime.

Click here to view a parking map.

From sensory kits to assisted listening devices, Mesa Arts Center is committed to making its performances and facilities accessible to all our patrons.
Learn more about all our accessibility offerings here.

All visitors are subject to screening upon entry.

Theater Events Bag Policy:

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, each patron is allowed to bring one bag into the facility. This includes purses, backpacks and similar personal items.​​​​​​​

Exceptions:

Medical bags and other essential items required for health or accessibility are exempt from this limit. These items will not count toward your one-bag allowance. 

Bags must be no larger than 18"x14"x8"

Click here to learn more about our security measures.

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Jun 11, 2026

4:00 PM

Jun 11, 2026

7:00 PM

Jun 12, 2026

4:00 PM

Jun 12, 2026

7:00 PM

Jun 13, 2026

11:00 AM

Jun 13, 2026

2:00 PM

Jun 13, 2026

5:00 PM

Company Show

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