Londyn Haney, as the Clown Doll, takes a leap during rehearsals on Dec. 16 for the next day’s Yvonne DeKay School of Dance Christmas show at Ironton High School. (the Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Children portray the Gift of Love during rehearsals on Dec. 16 for the next day’s Yvonne DeKay School of Dance Christmas show at Ironton High School. (the Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Logan Evans appears as Santa Claus during rehearsals on Dec. 16 for the next day’s Yvonne DeKay School of Dance Christmas show at Ironton High School. (the Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Children perform as elves during rehearsals on Dec. 16 for the next day’s Yvonne DeKay School of Dance Christmas show at Ironton High School. (the Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Dancers perform as soldiers during rehearsals on Dec. 16 for the next day’s Yvonne DeKay School of Dance Christmas show at Ironton High School. (the Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Makayla Lush, as Raggedy Andy, and Morgan Travis, as Raggedy Ann, perform during rehearsals on Dec. 16 for the next day’s Yvonne DeKay School of Dance Christmas show at Ironton High School. (the Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Studio owner Yvonne Sinnott addresses the crowd during rehearsals on Dec. 16 for the next day’s Yvonne DeKay School of Dance Christmas show at Ironton High School. (the Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Children portray the Gift of Love during rehearsals on Dec. 16 for the next day’s Yvonne DeKay School of Dance Christmas show at Ironton High School. (the Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

From left, Makayla Lush, as Raggedy Andy, Morgan Travis, as Raggedy Ann, Addison Mullins, as the Plum Fairy, Londyn Haney, as the Clown Doll, and Madyson Kelly, as the Gingerbread Girl, perform during rehearsals on Dec. 16 for the next day’s Yvonne DeKay School of Dance Christmas show at Ironton High School. (the Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Addison Mullins performs as the Plum Fairy during rehearsals on Dec. 16 for the next day’s Yvonne DeKay School of Dance Christmas show at Ironton High School. (the Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)