Charity Show 2025

Arcadia High School’s Dance Department is hosting its annual Charity Dance Show live and in-person on Friday, December 5th, at 7:00pm in the Arcadia Performing Arts Center! This show features Beginning and Intermediate Dance students, as well as members of the Orchesis Dance Company. The show will include guest performers from the Arcadia Community. It is sure to be a night to remember with exhilarating performances of all dance styles. 

This year, a portion of our proceeds will be going to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (otherwise known as NAMI), a non-profit mental health organization that is dedicated to building better lives for Americans affected by mental illnesses. Whether it be by working with policy makers to advance priority issues on mental health, providing peer-led support groups and resources, or offering education programs about mental health, NAMI is an ever growing organization that provides so much light in the darkest of times. Trying to tell the difference between normal, everyday behaviors and what might be signs of mental illness aren’t always easy. However, NAMI is there to provide answers to our questions. Currently, there are over 650 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates across the country that work tirelessly to raise awareness, and provide support and education to the many communities that surround us. Each mental illness has its own symptoms, but some of the most common ones present in both adults and adolescents may be excessive worrying or fear, feeling excessively sad or low, confused thinking or problems concentrating and learning, extreme mood changes, prolonged feelings of irritability or anger, changes in sleeping habits, or feeling tired and low energy. These are only some of the symptoms that may be signs of certain mental illnesses, and more are listed on the official NAMI website. The NAMI organization emphasizes the importance of reaching out for support if someone believes they need help. Learning all about mental health is an important first step, and NAMI helps to provide that foundation. Furthermore, please do not hesitate to contact the NAMI HelpLine to find out about services and support available in our community if you are in need of help. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, NAMI reminds us that help is always available. If this is the case, call or text 988 or 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. We all live such busy and hectic lives that we often put our own mental health on the back burner. Although it is important to work hard in our careers and schoolwork, we must remember to not sacrifice ourselves in the process. In the sea of busyness, NAMI is the helping hand that guides us when we are in our most vulnerable times, and we appreciate your part in helping us support this amazing organization.

After spending hours practicing, the dancers could not be more thrilled to bring this performance to you. The night will be full of electrifying performances for all to enjoy. It has always been the Charity Show’s mission to give back to the community and inspire change through the art of dance!

All seating will be assigned. When purchasing tickets you will need to select a specific seat utilizing the seat-map generator. To ensure your entire party is sitting together, we recommend purchasing all tickets at one time. Please be advised that all sales are final and a small processing fee will be applied at checkout. A portion of these fees will go to the dance program. Refunds, exchanges will not be accepted. If you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms please stay home. ​