Several of our Company Dancers traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in American Dance Awards Nationals Competition in mid-July.
Dancers came from far and near to compete and learn, representing the United States, Canada, South Africa, Ecuador, Panama and China.
Analise Fantasia competed as an ADA Young Dancer of the Year Contestant after being named as a titlist in her first solo competition this season. Congrats to Analise and her choreographer, Stacey Baptiste.
Caitlin Carty and Andrew McKenzie competed this year in ADA's Teen Dancer of the Year Competition. Caity exhibited a strength and grace wiser than her teen years, allowing us to see the story of her song, "Big White Room."
Andrew was recognized for winning the Acrobatics Class Award for the second year in a row, and placing 4th Runner Up in the Title Competition!
The Title Competition continued as we watched Jenna Dunphy, Ellen Marshall and Sara Letourneau perform their solos in the Dancer of the Year Competition. These young ladies amazed us with their power and poise.
It was a week full of dancing...and bonding...
Junior Duo: Andrew and Rebecca Santos.... Senior Trio: Emily, Kerrin and Hannah Crawshaw
It wouldn't be Nationals without some fun with our AWESOME host, Scott Sisbarro.
Ellen, Sara, and Jenna were lucky dancers who got to work with our friend Scott Fowler all week. Scott choreographed the fabulous opening number for Dancer of the Year title competition.
SOSD is a family affair!
We ended the week with the GALA...
The Dancers.... AND
The MOMS!
"Woods" and "Shunned" (above) scored in the Top 5 for Highest Scoring Senior Extended.
Both dances made the DANCE OFF!
CONGRATULATIONS to Julie White for being nominated for Choreographer of the Year for "Shunned." This is Julie's 2nd year in a row being nominated.
"River" and "All That Jazz" (above) scored in the Top 5 for Highest Scoring Senior Class.
Both pieces were in the DANCE OFF!
"Ain't Wit Me" Senior Hip Hop made the DANCE OFF!
Congratulations to former Company Dancer and current SOSD Choreographer, Devon Larcher for WINNING the Young Choreographer of the Year Award for his dance, "Woods."
Highest Scoring Production: "Pompeii" FIRST PLACE PRODUCTION
after performing in the DANCE OFF!
Our hearts are full with the thoughts and love sent our way for Shannon's soul sister, Linda Sousa. Linda passed after a long fight with Metastatic Breast Cancer. What a beautiful tribute to her to have our dancers wear ribbons in her memory this week
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Miss Julie's little cherub Charlie won the hearts of nearly everyone at the competition.
Dancers came from far and near to compete and learn, representing the United States, Canada, South Africa, Ecuador, Panama and China.
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| Congratulations to all of our Titlists for their performances! L to R: Andrew McKenzie, Caity Carty, Ellen Marshall, Jenna Dunphy, and Sara Letourneau (Missing from photo: Analise Fantasia) |
Analise Fantasia competed as an ADA Young Dancer of the Year Contestant after being named as a titlist in her first solo competition this season. Congrats to Analise and her choreographer, Stacey Baptiste.
Caitlin Carty and Andrew McKenzie competed this year in ADA's Teen Dancer of the Year Competition. Caity exhibited a strength and grace wiser than her teen years, allowing us to see the story of her song, "Big White Room."
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| Caity and Andrew pose with Teacher, Elyse Ayers a former Senior Company Dancer. |
Andrew was recognized for winning the Acrobatics Class Award for the second year in a row, and placing 4th Runner Up in the Title Competition!
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| Andrew poses with his choreographer, Devon Larcher. |
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| L to R: Sara, Jenna, and Ellen |
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| Sara poses before taking the stage! |
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| Ellen stretches before performing her solo, "Wrecking Ball." |
It was a week full of dancing...and bonding...
Junior Duo: Andrew and Rebecca Santos.... Senior Trio: Emily, Kerrin and Hannah Crawshaw
It wouldn't be Nationals without some fun with our AWESOME host, Scott Sisbarro.
SOSD is a family affair!
We ended the week with the GALA...
Both dances made the DANCE OFF!
CONGRATULATIONS to Julie White for being nominated for Choreographer of the Year for "Shunned." This is Julie's 2nd year in a row being nominated.
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| "The Chain" |
"River" and "All That Jazz" (above) scored in the Top 5 for Highest Scoring Senior Class.
Both pieces were in the DANCE OFF!
"Ain't Wit Me" Senior Hip Hop made the DANCE OFF!
Congratulations to former Company Dancer and current SOSD Choreographer, Devon Larcher for WINNING the Young Choreographer of the Year Award for his dance, "Woods."
Highest Scoring Production: "Pompeii" FIRST PLACE PRODUCTION
after performing in the DANCE OFF!
"Pompeii" Dancers on stage to receive their award.
Our hearts are full with the thoughts and love sent our way for Shannon's soul sister, Linda Sousa. Linda passed after a long fight with Metastatic Breast Cancer. What a beautiful tribute to her to have our dancers wear ribbons in her memory this week
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A BIG "Thank you" to the teachers that were able to attend the Nationals Competition AND to those that stayed back home to keep the studio running for Mandatory Week! We are a family!
CONGRATS to all of the dancers and their families...
To us, you're ALL WINNERS!
Miss Julie's little cherub Charlie won the hearts of nearly everyone at the competition.
