Dance Arts Center Performing Arts Company participates in Dance Masters of America Performing Arts Competition

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The Dance Arts Center Performing Arts Company participated at the Dance Masters of America Performing Arts Competition in March. The studio received the following awards:

Groups:

• “Another One Bites the Dust” was a jazz dance performed by Grace Mosiman, Hannah Damery, Jaydaci Garcia-Williams, Jessica White, Maggie Musser, Mireya Dickinson, Mollie Miller, Quinlan Crowley and Wendy Lippincott. The dance received a Gold.
• “Big Band Swing” performed by Ali Everett, Alice Brewka, Allison Kuhlmann, Annabeth Lippincott, Avery Pasley, Brianna Rosenthal, Briley Lindstrom, Brynlee Safley, Cadence Larson, Camden Buhman, Cara Buhman, Carly Ward, Chloe Buhman, Claire Phillips, Elina Sherman, Ella Ham, Elliana Beck, Ellie Pilgram, Elliot DeSchepper, Emilee Dilley, Finn DeSchepper, Grace Mosiman, Hadley Blake, Hannah Damery, Hannah McBride, Heidi Goettemoeller, Henry Pilgram, Holly Johnson, Izzy Lawyer, Jaydaci Garcia- Williams, Jessica White, Kaitlyn Sale, Kelly Johnson, Lexi Perkins, Lily Phillips, Lilly Reno, Maggie Musser, Malia Safley, Meredith Fite, Mireya Dickinson, Mollie Miller, Morgan McCauley, Olivia Beaver, Piper Newey, Quinlan Crowley, Rebecca White, Reina Rodriguez, Sam Ward, Sophie Reno, Wendy Lippincott, Zoe Cox and Zoey Hawkins. The dance received a Platinum and placed fifth overall in their category.
• “Can’t Turn You Loose” was a jazz dance performed by Brianna Rosenthal, Brynlee Safley, Cadence Larson, Camden Buhman, Carly Ward, Ellie Pilgram, Finn DeSchepper, Morgan McCauley, Olivia Beaver, Piper Newey, Sam Ward, Sophie Reno and Zoe Cox. The dance received a Platinum, placed third overall and received the “Disco Vibes” judge’s award.
• “DMX” was a hip hop dance performed by Alice Brewka, Avery Pasley, Carly Ward, Chloe Buhman, Ella Ham, Elliot DeSchepper, Hadley Blake, Hannah McBride, Jaydaci Garcia-Williams, Lexi Perkins, Lily Phillips and Zoey Hawkins. The dance received a Platinum and placed second overall in their category.
• “Faith” was a jazz dance performed by Elliana Beck, Emilee Dilley, Heidi Goettemoeller, Henry Pilgram and Holly Johnson. The dance received a Gold.
• “Marry the Night” was a jazz dance performed by Grace Mosiman, Izzy Lawyer, Mireya Dickinson and Quinlan Crowley. The dance received a Gold and the “heart of gold” judge’s award.
• “Purple Rain” was a contemporary dance performed by Ali Everett, Briley Lindstrom, Brynlee Safley, Claire Phillips, Ella Ham, Elina Sherman, Elliot DeSchepper, Hadley Blake, Hannah McBride, Kaitlyn Sale, Malia Safley and Olivia Beaver. The dance received a Platinum, placed sixth overall in their category and received the “Stunning” judge’s award.
• “Take the World by Storm” was a contemporary dance performed by Allison Kulhman, Annabeth Lippincott, Brianna Rosenthal, Cadence Larson, Camden Buhman, Finn DeSchepper, Izzy Lawyer, Lilly Reno and Zoe Cox. The dance received a Gold.
• “This Will Be” was a tap dance performed by Claire Phillips, Elina Sherman, Ellie Pilgram, Elliot DeSchepper, Hannah Damery, Hannah McBride, Kelly Johnson, Malia Safley and Piper Newey. The dance received a Platinum and placed ninth overall in their category.
• “Wind it Up” was a jazz funk dance performed by Ali Everett, Alice Brewka, Avery Pasley, Briley Lindstrom, Chloe Buhman, Claire Phillips, Lily Phillips, Malia Safley, Mollie Miller and Rebecca White. The dance received a Platinum and placed eighth overall in their category.

Duos and Trios:

Emilee Dilley and Elliana Beck performed a musical theater duet and received a Gold.

Heidi Goettemoeller and Henry Pilgram performed a contemporary duet and received a Gold.

Ellie Pilgram and Hannah Damery performed a contemporary duet and received a Gold and placed tenth overall.

Annabeth Lippincott and Sam Ward performed a jazz duet and received a Platinum, placed third overall in their category and seventh overall in the 12 and under division.

Camden Buhman and Finn DeSchepper performed a tap duet and received a Gold, placed eighth overall in their category and received the “Steal the Show” judge’s award.

Brianna Rosenthal and Zoe Cox performed a musical theater duet and received a Gold and placed ninth overall in their category.

Ali Everett and Olivia Beaver performed a contemporary duet and received a Platinum and placed eighth overall in their category.

Wendy Lippincott and Kelly Johnson performed a tap duet and received a Gold and placed ninth overall in the category.

Carly Ward and Maggie Musser performed a jazz duet and received a Gold and the “Cute as a Button” judge’s award.

Brynlee Safley, Olivia Beaver and Mollie Miller performed a jazz trio and received a gold and the “Sass” judge’s award.

Alice Brewka and Chloe Buhman performed a contemporary duet and received a Gold.

Lexi Perkins and Malia Safley performed a contemporary duet and received a Gold.

Claire and Lily Phillips performed a contemporary duet and received a Platinum, placed second overall in their category and the “Magic Mirror” judge’s award.

Jessica and Rebecca White performed a tap duet and received a Platinum and placed fifth overall in their category.

Elina Sherman and Jaydaci Garcia-Williams performed a hip hop duet and received a Gold.

Meredith Fite and Sophie Reno performed a hip hop duet and received a Gold.

Avery Pasley, Hannah McBride and Briley Lindstrom performed a contemporary trio and received a Platinum and placed fourth overall in their category.

Solos:

• Ali Everett performed a jazz solo and received a Gold.
• Alice Brewka performed a jazz solo and received a Platinum and placed seventh overall.
• Avery Pasley performed a contemporary solo and received a Gold and placed ninth overall.
• Avery Pasley performed a jazz solo and received a Gold.
• Brianna Rosenthal performed at tap solo and received a Gold.
• Briley Lindstrom performed a contemporary solo and received a Gold.
• Cadence Larson performed a jazz solo and received a High Silver and the “Sunshine” judge’s award.
• Carly Ward performed a jazz solo and received a Gold.
• Chloe Buhman performed a contemporary solo and received a Gold.
• Claire Phillips performed a contemporary solo and received a Platinum and placed first overall.
• Elina Sherman performed a tap solo and received a Platinum and placed second overall.
• Ella Ham performed a jazz solo and received a Gold.
• Elliot DeSchepper performed a jazz solo and received a Platinum and placed ninth overall.
• Finn DeSchepper performed a contemporary solo and received a Gold.
• Hadley Blake performed a jazz solo and received a Platinum and placed seventh overall. Hadley also made it into the championship round of the Improv competition.
• Hannah McBride performed a tap solo and received a Platinum and placed third overall.
• Hannah McBride performed a contemporary solo and received a Platinum.
• Izzy Lawyer performed a tap solo and received a Gold.
• Jaydaci Garcia-Williams performed a tap solo and received a Platinum and placed ninth overall.
• Jaydaci Garcia-Williams performed a hip hop solo and received a Platinum.
• Kaitlyn Sale performed a jazz solo and received a Gold. Kaitlyn also made it into the championship round of the Improv competition.
• Lexi Perkins performed a contemporary solo and received a Platinum.
• Lexi Perkins performed a hip hop solo and received a Platinum and placed sixth overall.
• Lily Phillips performed a jazz solo and received a Platinum and placed third overall.
• Maggie Musser performed a jazz solo and received a Gold.
• Meredith Fite performed a jazz solo and received a Gold.
• Mireya Dickinson performed a contemporary solo and received a Gold.
• Mollie Miller performed a contemporary solo and received a Gold.
• Morgan McCauley performed a jazz solo and received a Gold.
• Oliva Beaver performed a jazz solo and received a Gold.
• Piper Newey performed a jazz solo and received a Gold.
• Reina Rodriguez performed a lyrical solo and received a Gold.
• Sam Ward performed a jazz solo and received a Gold and the “Down, but Not Out” judge’s award.
• Sophie Reno performed a contemporary solo and received a Gold.
• Zoe Cox performed a contemporary solo and received a Gold.

In February, several soloists from DACPAC participated in the Dance Masters of America Title Competition. The Title competition includes classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Modern, an interview with the judging panel and performing a solo.

• Camden Buhman was named Junior Mr. Dance 2024 for Dance Masters Chapter 28.
• Elliot DeSchepper received the Interview high score for the Teen division.
• Hannah McBride received the high score for the tap class in the Miss division and was part of the top 8.
• Elina Sherman was third runner up in the Miss Division.

Camden will travel to Anaheim, CA this summer to compete for the Dance Masters national Title Competition.