Ally Stampley, 5, holds her mother's hand, Madison Stampley before walking in for the Spring Dance Recital Thursday at the Natchez City Auditorium. (Nicole Hester | the Natchez Democrat)

Sophia Carter, 10, talks with other dancers backstage before their performance Thursday at The Natchez City Auditorium. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Charity Brady, 13, leads the 3 and 4 year old dancers to the stage Thursday at The Natchez City Auditorium. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Reagan Rabb, 13, speaks to another dancer before the performance Thursday at the Natchez City Auditorium. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Dancers practice backstage Thursday at the Natchez City Auditorium. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)