Genesis is a student at Downtown Dance Conservatory in Las Vegas, Nevada. Here are some of the wonderful things said about her:
“In the heart of our dance studio, one student stands out—a beacon of resilience and determination. Despite facing countless challenges, she arrives each day with unwavering passion, ready to give her all. Dance is not just a dream for her; it's a lifeline, a way to express her strength and transform her struggles into beauty. Her journey is a powerful reminder that with grit and grace, no obstacle is too great to overcome. She’s proof that when you pursue your dream with your whole heart, you can dance through any storm.”
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Downtown Dance Conservatory
Eve
Eve is a student at Midwest Dance Center in Burlington, Wisconsin. Here are some of the wonderful things said about her:
“Eve Dahl is an extraordinary young dancer who exemplifies resilience and determination. Despite living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, commonly known as brittle bone disease, Eve has been dancing with Midwest Dance Center since she was just 4 years old. Her passion for dance led her to compete in ballroom dance, where she consistently impresses with her grace and skill. Beyond her personal achievements, Eve is a dedicated advocate for the para-dance community, working tirelessly to raise awareness and inclusion. She also fundraises for the Service Dog Project, contributing to a cause that changes lives. Eve's unwavering spirit and commitment to making a difference make her a truly inspirational student.”
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Midwest Dance Center
Jennifer Lentz
Miss Jen is an educator at Contempro Dance Theatre in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. Here are some of the wonderful things said about her:
"Jennifer Lentz has dedicated twenty-five years to inspiring and enriching students' lives through the art of dance by teaching at numerous studios, conservatories and master class workshops. Jennifer is going into her ninth season as the owner and artistic director of Contempro Dance Theatre. Jennifer's choreography has won awards at numerous regional and national venues. Jennifer's students have gained a reputation for elite ballet training and undeniable versatility, which combined, has allowed students to thrive in the world of dance. Students have received acceptance and large talent scholarships to prestigious collegiate dance programs across the country including The Boston Conservatory, NYU, Point Park University, The University of the Arts, Shenandoah University and then some. Contempro graduates have gone on to perform professionally at Lincoln Center and Madison Square Garden in New York City and abroad with Norwegian Cruise Lines. You can find CDT alumni performing on television, film and within professional dance companies all across the country.
What makes "Miss Jen" stand out amongst her peers is the family atmosphere she has created at Contempro. Most of her faculty members are former students who have come back "home" to work for Miss Jen and teach the next generation of CDT dancers. She makes every single dancer feel special and she is able to pull the best out of them throughout their dance journey. "It's a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together."”
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Contempro Dance Theatre
South Carolina Christian Dance Center
The South Carolina Christian Dance Theater is located in Columbia, South Carolina. Here are some of the wonderful things said about the organization:
“This studio does amazing programs every year that are always inspiring to others and uplifting to all who watch. They have fantastic artwork, beautiful outfits, awesome storylines and spectacular teachers."
“South Carolina Christian Dance Theater's purpose is to raise leaders who reflect God's glory. Because this award strives to find a place where kids are valued and challenged, SCCDT is a perfect fit for this award. A diverse mix of families and children walk through our doors, and each one is loved beyond measure. Our mission is to not only make kids great dancers, but to also make our dancers great kids!"
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SC Christian Dance Theater
Shapes Dance & Acro
Shapes Dance & Acro is located in Carrollton, Missouri. Here are some of the wonderful things said about the organization:
“I am flattered to be nominated for this award by my peer Kate Moody. For 30 years I have owned and operated Shapes Dance and Acro Studio in rural Missouri. Our studio has 4 locations within 30 miles of each other with the populations of our towns being less than 4,000. Our mission is to grow young servant leaders through the performing arts. We serve on average 500 students annually with a student longevity of over 4 years. We are committed to building well trained dancers in our small towns through dance, acrobatic, cheer and aerial programs. We are proud to have 90% of our team homegrown and an average length of employment of over 7 years.
In 2015 we launched a non-profit organization, Taking Shape, which is an extension of the leadership foundation we have built in our dance studio. The mission is to reach beyond our own studio to help other dance studios, youth organizations and school systems develop a solid leadership foundation in the children of the next generation.
The Taking Shape Star Leadership program is a fine arts-based character value curriculum that was first piloted in our own Shapes Dance and Acro Studio over 20 years ago. It includes weekly lessons on everything from time management to managing emotions, from how to fill out a "Thank You Card" to making a habit of volunteering in your community. The written curriculum is basically a combination of every "life lesson" that I taught to my students around the ballet barre in my career. The Star Leadership program has been a successful catalyst in building student assistant teaching programs. We currently have over 100 studios and youth organizations using the program to build solid leaders in their organizations. I am honored to be nominated for this prestigious award."
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Northshore Elite Talent Company
Northshore Elite Talent Company is located in Glenview, IL. Here are some of the wonderful things said about the organization:
“They have created a very positive and inclusive environment for the children to learn dance. My daughter and son have been taking classes at the school since they opened, and they love it there. "
“We were nominated by one of our dance moms, and I am honored and heartened that they think so highly of our program! Our mission is to be inclusive and allow dancers of all ages, levels and abilities to explore the joy of movement!”
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NorthShore Elite Talent Company
En Pointe School of Ballet
En Pointe School of Ballet is located in West Jordan, Utah. Here are some of the wonderful things said about the organization:
"En Pointe Ballet is unique due to our successful boys' program with over 30 boys and men. It is our philosophy that boys need to be in classes with other boys to embrace the masculinity and athleticism of classical ballet. Even in Utah our numbers of male dancers are higher than other studios. We have 3 levels of boy's classes and 2 men's technique classes, and 4 levels of pas de deux (partnering classes) that meet weekly. Our dancers are learning and performing professional level choreography and variations in our performances. We have an on site Ballet Boutique to sell ballet attire and pointe shoes, as well as all things needed for boys’ and men's proper ballet attire.”
“En Pointe Ballet is a non-competitive, performance based classical ballet school. Our performances feature dancers from age 3 through adults. Our littlest dancers have the opportunity to experience performing with the advanced dancers whom they look up to and aspire to become. We have beginning teen and adult classes for dancers who never had the opportunity to learn ballet or want to return to ballet and performing no matter their age or physique. We specialize exclusively in Classical Ballet, and our students perform in full-length story ballet performances in June and Nutcracker in December of each year. Our philosophy centers around the preservation of long-standing ballet traditions and technique.”
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Emerge Dance Complex
Emerge Dance Complex is located in Manitoba, Canada. Here are some of the wonderful things said about the organization:
"Emerge fosters a positive environment for all dancers. They treat the dancers like family. They try to meet their individual needs."
“They are very welcoming and accepting of all levels of dance students to this dance studio. No pressures. "
"Cortney is very accepting of all levels of dancers. Always makes you feel like you are special and brings out the best in each one."
"It’s an amazing studio where kids can learn and grow while being supported in every aspect of life. Emerge creates a home atmosphere and it feels like a second home away from home! "
"They teach their students with love; Cortney is the backstage momma for every single child in her studio! Her dancers all thrive under her guidance, we have dancers with her! She is dancer first, family second and never worried about awards. "
"This studio is all about their students. They provide the right training for development, and care about kids and their well-being!"
"Cortney is a very caring studio owner. She makes sure everybody is doing well both mentally and physically. She makes sure everybody is feeling welcomed",
"She is a very strict and a very inspiring teacher. She is an amazing dancer herself and is a very humble person. She helped my Sofia grow so much this year! We love her dearly!"
"My daughter has danced for 16 years and has experienced 3 different studios in that time. Emerge Dance Complex was the most welcoming and supportive of all of them. The owners and teachers have created an atmosphere unlike anything we have ever experienced. Unity Diversity Artistry is their motto, and they live, eat and breathe it. "
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