Energetic dancers of all ages lit up the stage on Sunday evening for the 14th annual Kaleidoscope Dance spring concert, the first to be held at the Performing Arts Center at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. Kaleidoscope Dance, under the direction of extraordinary choreographer Laura Sargent Hall, displayed a wide variety of dance, ranging from exquisite ballet pieces to eclectic gymnastics-inspired sequences. All came under the theme of the recital: School Days.

The talent of the dancers and a love of dance are what propel choreographer Hall to teach. “One of my main goals, no matter what they do, is that they love to dance and that their experience is good,” Mrs. Hall said. “It’s important that they feel good while they are on stage, that they have great memories, and that it’s special.”

Mrs. Hall came from New York with a master’s in dance therapy, and she has been teaching on the Island since 1995, when she had about eight students. “This year I have [about] 65 students. They definitely are very loyal and love to dance with me and I love dancing with them.”

Dancers and parents of dancers all praised Mrs. Hall as an extraordinary choreographer who was instrumental in their dance education. Roberta Kirn, mother of two Kaleidoscope dancers, said, “Everyone loves her. Laura is so calm, and she always is able to come up with a positive comment for a kid. My kids have been dancing since they were three and four and now they are high schoolers.”

Marta Azzollini, a junior at the regional high school said, “I love dancing with Laura. She makes you feel like you can do the best you can do. You don’t have to be a good dancer.”

Iris Grace, a fellow dancer and junior at the charter school chimed in, “I think Laura’s really great because we can sit around and be silly, but she teaches us a lot. It’s been a very positive experience.”

Sophomore Heather White, who has danced at Kaleidoscope since age four, told the Gazette, “I am sad I only have two years left. She [Hall] has been the best teacher I’ve ever had!”

Mrs. Hall herself has been dancing since she was three. “It’s really joyful for me — that’s what I try to share with my students.”

She thinks dance has a healthy life on Martha’s Vineyard. “It would be nice if there were dance classes offered at the high school,” she said, smiling: “The more dance the better as far as I’m concerned.”

School Days began with beautiful ballerinas gliding across the stage, swiftly transitioning from one delicate pose to the next. Dancers Teo Azzollini, Erin Brown, Ava Castro and Heather White donned costumes befitting A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Next, younger dancers pranced into the First Day of School, in costumes exuberant as their smiles. The audience relished their sweet performance, smiling back at the dancers.

The following dance number, Pencils, again showcased the older ballerinas, who balanced on pointe and extended their legs in high, eloquent movements. Beyond the splendidly-timed choreography, the costumes — including pointed top hats that gave the dancers the appearance of flexible pencils — added another dimension.

In School Sports, the younger dancers’ flexibility, energy and gymnastic ability was highlighted. The dancers pranced on as cheerleaders in red sequined costumes, then jumped, cart-wheeled, leap-frogged, and high-kicked in synchronized choreography.

The next sequence, Science Class, illustrated the distinct creativity in Mrs. Hall’s choreography. The dancers entered the stage concealed behind black curtains against a blue-screen background, using props and lighting to outline their poses. Skeleton outfits completed the ensemble.

Next Katie Clarke performed a wonderfully executed ballet exhibition in her solo as a graduating senior.

After intermission, French Class — Ballet Class flaunted the technique of the older ballet dancers, exhibiting poise and grace at the barre.

In Story Time, the youngest ballerinas followed Mrs. Hall’s motions in their princess costumes; each dancer had the opportunity to show off her talent in this adorable number.

Last Day of Classes showed the young dancers’ ability to use stage props; each dancer used chairs to complete high kicks and ended the number with a well-timed high leap. Janitors also nicely exploited costume and stage props; the dancers used brooms to enable their high leaps and create original sound effects.

School’s Out! was the finale, in which all dancers came out from behind stage in vibrant costumes. After the show, six-year-old dancer Hannah Hagen, said her favorite part was “The finale,” then added, smiling, “the whole show.”