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DSPA’s Inspire students (clockwise from left): Gavin Buchberger, 7; Micah Beattie, 8; Airen Fortunato, 7; Zachary Hagan, 6; and Austin Buchberger, 5. Contemplating her future as a dancer is Catherine Amos, 7. since she was 2 years old,” says Gentilella, who is affectionately called “Miss Ceylan” by her students. “And now her little sister is also a student.” The 2-year-old little sister toddles up and exclaims proudly, “I dance!” “This is an environment for growth, both physical and mental,” Gentilella says. “I love being part of a child’s growth.” The 1,100-square-foot studio houses several programs for adults and children, including tap, jazz, modern, ballet, lyrical, musical theatre and jazz funk. Complementing the recreational dance programs, DSPA has five competitive teams, all named after gemstones: Emeralds (ages 4-6), Amethysts (ages 6-8), Diamonds (ages 8-11), Sapphires (ages 10-15) and Rubies (ages 14-17). About one-fifth of DSPA students dance on a competitive team, which requires daily practice versus 1-2 times weekly for recreational dancers. In addition, Gentilella recently started Maricopa’s first ballet company, dubbed Pearls. The group is committed to learning the history and traditions of ballet, and Gentilella plans to grow it to become a professional ballet company. The group of students that tugs at Gentilella’s heartstrings the most, however, is Inspire, a program she founded for special needs children. Inspire was conceived by Gentilella while she was in college, and it gives children, particularly those with autism and other developmental delays, the chance to express themselves, socialize and exercise. “The lessons learned at dancing school go beyond the technique and steps they master,” says Gentilella. “We believe they gain an understanding of discipline, commitment, teamwork and the value of hard work.” DSPA students would be hard-pressed to find a better role model exhibiting those very characteristics than “Miss Ceylan.” DesertSunPerformingArts.com 10 InMaricopa.com | Vol. 5 Issue 3
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