34TH ANNUAL ATWATER VILLAGE TREELIGHTING

The holiday season is officially here, and one of our very favorite traditions is just around the corner. The 34th Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting is happening this Sunday, and we could not be more excited! 🌲✨

Every year, hundreds of neighbors gather under the towering Deodar Cedar to kick off the season together. It is truly one of the most magical evenings in Atwater Village, and we are proud to return as a Key Sponsors of this beloved community celebration.

A Night Filled With Joy, Light, and Dance

This year, our Connections Company and Spotlight Company dancers are taking the stage to bring extra sparkle to the event. They have been rehearsing with so much heart, and we cannot wait for you to see them shine.

Whether you have been part of the RFTB family for years or you are brand new to the world of dance, you will feel the joy and excitement radiating from these performers. Their energy is contagious and it always reminds us why we love what we do.

Visit Us at the RFTB Booth

Make sure to stop by our booth for one of our favorite holiday traditions.
💌 Writing letters to Santa.

It is a simple and sweet moment that fills the evening with wonder. Our team will be there with plenty of festive supplies and big smiles to help little dancers bring their holiday wishes to life.

Why We Show Up for This Community

Reach for the Barres is more than a dance studio. We are a community. We are neighbors. We are families cheering each other on inside the studio and beyond it.

Being a sponsor of the Tree Lighting Festival is one way we invest in the place we call home. Atwater Village has embraced us, supported us, and danced with us since the beginning. It means so much to give back to an event that brings joy to so many families.

Together, We Reach Higher. Events like this remind us how powerful it is to celebrate side by side, kid by kid, and family by family.

A Festival Full of Holiday Fun

There is truly something for everyone.
✨ Holiday Market
✨ Dance parties and live performances
✨ Free Santa Photo Booth
✨ Snacks, sweets, and hot chocolate
✨ Community competitions
✨ The lighting of the iconic Deodar Cedar

Whether you come for the performances, the festive treats, the magic of the lights, or simply the joy of being together, the Tree Lighting Festival never disappoints.

Come Celebrate With Us

We would love for you to join us for an evening of light, laughter, and connection. Bring the whole family, bundle up, and come make a holiday memory with us and our Atwater Village community.

Sunday, December 7
4:00 to 7:00 PM
Glendale Blvd and Perlita

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you. Xx

🎀 Reyana & Team Reach

PINK FRIDAY is here!

We’re kicking off the holiday season with a little sparkle ✨

Now through Cyber Monday, buy a $100 RFTB Gift Card and we’ll add an extra $20 on us!

Perfect for dancers who love classes, camps, merch, and more…or, siblings, friends, and anyone who could use a little more magic in their week.

✨ Pink Friday Gift Card Perk:
Buy $100 → We’ll add $20 → You Get $120
Limit 5 per household
Valid now through Monday at 11:59 PM

Gift joy. Gift dance. Gift RFTB.

✨ Grab Yours Here Now ✨

Season 11 Costume Reminder

✨ Season 11 Costume Reminder & Recital Participation Policy ✨

As we prepare for our magical Year-End Shows at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre on June 6 & 7, 2026, we’re finalizing recital participation and costume planning for all dancers.

To ensure every dancer is represented correctly on stage, and that costumes arrive on time, please review the following reminders:

Costume Deadline: December 1

If your dancer will not be participating in this year’s recital, we kindly ask that families notify us in writing via email at recital@reachforthebarres.com by December 1, 2025. Per our agreed to policy cannot rely on dancers to communicate this important information, and attendance is not used as an indicator of participation.

Costume Ordering Timeline

  • Auto-draft for costume fees runs January 1 (extended from Dec 10).

  • Costumes are ordered December 15 to ensure arrival before our June recital.

  • Once the payment has run, all costume fees become non-refundable, as our vendors do not allow cancellations after orders are placed.

  • If you opt in after the deadline, we cannot guarantee the ability to secure a costume should you and/or your dancer change their mind.

About the Recital

Our annual Year-End Show is a joyful celebration of your dancer’s growth and hard work throughout the season. We hope every dancer can join us on stage!

Look for your 2026 Recital Handbook this December, followed by Show Divisions and Ticket Sale details in April.

If you have any questions about participation or costumes, we’re here to help. Thank you for helping us prepare for an unforgettable Season 11 Recital!

What We’re Grateful For This Season

As we step into Thanksgiving week, we want to take a moment to pause, breathe, and share our heartfelt gratitude with every dancer, every family, and every member of our Reach For The Barres community.

This year, our gratitude list is overflowing.

We are grateful for our dancers. For their curiosity, bravery, silliness, discipline, and the joy they bring into the studio every single week. Watching them grow, stretch, twirl, leap, and shine has been one of the greatest gifts of Season 11.

We are grateful for our families. For the rides to class, the enrollment forms, the schedules you juggle, the water bottles you fill, the tights you untangle, and the endless support you give your dancers. Your commitment is the reason they get to discover the magic of movement, confidence, and belonging.

We are grateful for our faculty and staff. For the hearts they lead with, the preparation behind every class, the creativity, the patience, and the way they show up for dancers with so much love.

And we are grateful for YOU- our community. As a small business, every warm hello, every registration, every recommendation to a friend, every moment shared inside our walls means the world to us. You make RFTB feel less like a studio and more like a home.

As we celebrate this season of gratitude, be sure to peek at our Reachgiving Giveaway happening on social media this week…a small way for us to give back to the families who give us so much. We hope it brings a little extra sparkle to your holiday break.

Wishing You a Warm & Restful Holiday

Whether you’re traveling, gathering with loved ones, or simply taking a well-earned rest, we hope your week is filled with connection, comfort, and joy.

Thank you for being part of the heart and heartbeat of Reach For The Barres.

With deep gratitude,
Reyana & Team Reach 💛