Saturday, September 24, 2016

Nationals 2016 New York City, NY


Nationals 2016...




Whatever you wish,
Whatever you dream,
Whatever you hope to achieve...
Whatever you try for,
Whatever you plan...
It's yours if you only believe!

Times Square in New York City was the venue for American Dance Awards National Competition.  Dancers came from far and near to compete and learn, representing the United States, Canada, South Africa, Ecuador, Panama and China.


Our Senior Company ready to head out for NYC.
Andrew McKenzie competed as an ADA's Junior Male Dancer of the Year Contestant, winning the Acrobatics Class Award and placing 2nd Runner up!  We are SO proud of the maturity and talent that Andrew has exhibited in his young years as an SOSD dancer.


Caitlin Carty and Sara Letourneau competed in America's Teen Dancer of the Year Title Competition.  Both dancers amazed the audience with their solos, while also shining on stage in the Opening Number.  The joy of having their talents recognized was apparent to all who watched them perform.




Sarah Abdow competed in ADA's Dancer of the Year Title Competition.  She will be leaving SOSD to embark on a new dance journey....studying at Joffrey Ballet School in New York City this fall!  We wish her well and look forward to following her continued development in the art of dance.

It wouldn't be Nationals without some fun
with our favorite host, Scott Sisbarro.
"Chairman's Waltz" took 2nd Place in the Senior Large Group category
and made it to the Dance Off!
Some of our Senior Dancers ready to perform "Unwritten."
"River of Dreams" received a Choreography Award
and made it to the Dance Off!
Our own Young Choreographer, Julia Neto, with the Seniors.
They made her proud, performing her choreographed number,
"Break the Mold."

The Gala...

The original SOSD Family!
Our dancers all dressed up and looking their finest...
ready to celebrate a week of dance!


Even the dads are enjoying the fun!



Even former dancers traveled to NYC to cheer on their teammates!

It's always exciting to see our dances nominated in their categories on the BIG SCREEN!

We are so proud of our dancers.... in the way they performed and  maturity they showed.
It was truly a time to say, "We are the SOSD Dance Family."

We wish our Seniors luck as they embark on their new journeys...to college or to further their dance education.
Congratulations to Kaitlin Palmer, Elyssa Sena, Elyse Ayers and Sarah Abdow.