Eighty-seven dancers and five student choreographers brought magic to the stage in the 2026 dance production “Once Upon A Time” during three shows on Jan. 30 and Jan. 31. Act one, “The Heroes,” followed characters on their quests and celebrated courage and hope, while act two, “The Villains,” explored themes of mischief and mystery, bringing exciting suspense to the show. In a series of videos, follow this year's dance production through auditions, rehearsals and all the way to the final show with Harker Aquila.