Marilyn Sanders Performing Arts Center

09/17/2026

“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.” -Wayne Dyer

09/16/2026

09/07/2026

MSPAC will be closed today as we celebrate the holiday. We want to wish all of our students, parents and staff a safe and happy Labor Day!

09/05/2026

MSPAC will be closed Monday September 7th in celebration of the Labor Day Holiday. We wish all of our students, parents and staff a safe and happy holiday!

08/16/2026

We had such an amazing first week back at MSPAC!!! We are so thankful to our students and parents that have started this new year with us!!! If you have a student that is looking for a class, we still have openings. Just reach out to us with any questions! See you at MSPAC!!!

08/11/2026

As we start back classes this week we are featuring our MSPAC staff so you can get to know us!

Today’s MSPAC spotlight features John David Harrell. John David has been with us for the last five years as one of our most valued tumbling instructors.

John David recently graduated from UAB earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. At UAB, he received the Outstanding Performance in Biochemistry Award and was awarded the Presidential Merit Scholarship. He was accepted into Alabama’s Rural Medical Scholars Program to pursue his dream of becoming a medical physician.

John David loves working with children and enjoys helping them reach their full athletic potential by becoming stronger and more confident!

08/10/2026

✨✨Welcome Back Dancers and Tumblers!!!✨✨ We are so excited about this new year!!!

08/10/2026

As we get ready to start our fall classes today August 10th, we have been featuring our instructors and staff so that you can get to know us. Today we are featuring our Owner/Director Christy Hand-Barger (aka, Ms Christy)!!!
An Alabama graduate with a degree in English and Dance; Christy has over 48 years of dance experience. Christy is a Certified Dance Instructor with Giordano Dance Chicago. She has also worked with numerous top choreographers from Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, St. Louis and Atlanta. The best parts of being a dance instructor are helping to guide and teach past, present and future generations of dancers. I’ve also made life long friendships that were made right here in the studio.