Elevation Dance Studio Presents Rhinestones & Rodeo Recital in Steamboat Springs

187 dancers. Six graduating seniors. One owner marking sixteen years of keeping the rhythm alive in Steamboat Springs.

Renee Fleischer didn’t just open a dance studio in 2010; she built a local institution. She started it when her youngest son was two years old. Now, he’s heading off to college. The studio is growing up, too.

The result is “Rhinestones & Rodeo: A Wild West Spring Recital.” It’s not just a recital. It’s a celebration of Western spirit, or at least, the version of it that fits on a high school auditorium stage. Fleischer says the theme honors where we come from and where we’re headed. That’s a lot of philosophy for a spring break weekend.

The logistics are specific. Four performances. An opener Thursday night. Two evening shows at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. A 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday. The Steamboat Springs High School auditorium is the venue. It’s a familiar space for locals who’ve watched their kids grow through the years.

The numbers are precise. 16 instructors choreographed 37 numbers for the Thursday and Saturday evening slots. The Friday night show and Saturday matinee feature 28 numbers each. That’s a significant amount of rehearsal time. That’s a lot of rhinestones.

The styles range from ballet and pointe to tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and jazz funk. It’s a mix of disciplines. It’s also a mix of generations. Six seniors are graduating. Jasmine Brady, Natalie Clark, Jocelyn Gugel, Alivia Lage, Ailie Strong, and Emma Wilson are the ones leaving the fold. They’re part of the 187 dancers taking the stage.

Fleischer’s quote about the "coming-of-age" isn’t just about the studio’s age. It’s about her own life cycle. She’s stepping into a new chapter. The studio grew alongside her boys. It’s a personal milestone wrapped in a public performance.

Tickets are available at the recital ticketing link provided. No price is listed in the source, so we don’t know the cost to your wallet yet. You’ll have to click the link.

The photos show the work. Natalie Clark in a routine. The Pointe 1 class practicing. Georgia Friesell, Zack Montgomery, Felicity Davis, and Bergen Gilligan in formation. These aren’t just pretty pictures. They’re evidence of the effort. The dress rehearsal on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, was the final check before the curtain goes up.

It’s a lot of activity for one weekend. It’s also a lot of pride for a small town. Steamboat Springs has a history of supporting local arts. This is one of the bigger productions from Elevation Dance Studio. It’s the kind of thing that fills seats and keeps the community engaged.

The bottom line? You get to watch 187 people work hard for a few hours. You support a local business that’s been around since before the current crop of seniors was born. You get a sense of what “Western spirit” looks like in jazz sneakers.

It’s not free. It’s not free. It’s not free. But it’s local. And in a town like this, that matters.