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Thank You from Phil and Cindy Arnold

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:11:08 +0000

Cassidy and the rest of the girls at Premiere Dance Studio in Va are getting ready for Myrtle Beach next month and are actually starting to ask about next years schedule, so your timing was great. I’m sorry you have been going through the problems with your web site, as you clearly have the best one out there. I’ve had to learn more about Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc., than I ever wanted to, but I guess you really can teach an old dog new tricks. I’ve got a tremendous respect for your entire staff. Felicia, Doug, Tommy, Kathryn, Darryl, Brad, Seth, Dejan, Brooke, Kyle, Keith, Janice, Gina, and anyone I forgot, are the most visible, but everyone at DMI has made us feel like part of your family. Experience as a ‘role model’ is clearly part of the criteria during your hiring process. This year and next year are critical as our granddaughter, Cassidy Bastiaensen, continues to mature from a great kid to a wonderful young lady. Don’t ever underestimate the importance of the quality service you provide in helping thousands of kids with that transition.
We enjoyed the six DMI weekends we attended this year and look forward to the same next season.
Thank you again,
Phil & Cindy Arnold

Baton Rouge, LA Winners 2013

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:55:03 +0000

Overall High Score – Jeffie Jean Studio – This One for Coach Larry

Entertainment Award – Melinda Leigh Performing Arts Center – Villains

CDA Duo Trio Best of Category – St Martin Academy of Fine Arts – Freeze Frame

CDA Group Best of Category – Susan & Co Performing Arts Center – Not Ready to be a Princess

CDA LIne Best of Category – Maureen Bersuder Academy of Dance ARts – Itsy Bitsy Spider

CDA Judges Choice – The Children’s Moving Co. – Under The Sea

CDA High Score – St Martin Academy of Fine Arts – I Gotcha

Junior Duo Trio Best of Category – Maureen Bersuder Academy of Dance ARts – Walk With Me

Junior Group Best of Category – Melinda Leigh Performing Arts Center – Party Like an Animal

Junior Line Best of Category – Melinda Leigh Performing Arts Center – Do Your Thing

Junior Production Best of Category – Melinda Leigh Performing ARts Center – Whoa!

Junior Judges Choice – St. Martin Academy of Fine Arts – Riverside

Junior High Score – Just Dance – Ring My Bell

Pre Teen Duo Trio Best of Category – Maureen Bersuder Academy of Dance Arts – My New Philosophy

Pre Teen Group Best of Category – Melinda Leigh Performing Arts Center – Mothers Prayer

Pre Teen Line Best of Category – St Martin Academy of Fine Arts – Funkytown

Pre Teen Production Best of Category – Brittany’s School of Dance – Fairytalez

Pre Teen Judges Choice – Debra Franco School of Dance – Raise it Up

Pre Teen High Score – DanceSouth – Held

Teen Duo Trio Best of Category – Brittany’s School of Dance – History

Chicago, IL Winners 2013

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:53:27 +0000

Overall High Score – Stage Door Dance Academy – Clique

Entertainment Award – SoleUnique Dance Co – Into You

Entertainment Award – Daryl Jervis Dance Studios – Off With Their Heads

CDA Duo Trio Best of Category – Turning Pointe Dance Company – Great Balls of Fire

CDA Group Best of Category – EXL@Street of Dreams Dance Productions – Tutus and Tennis Shoes

CDA Line Best of Category – Daryl Jervis Dance Studios – Magic in Me

CDA Juges Choice – Intrigue Dance – We Belong

CDA High Score – Intrigue Dance – Lifes a Happy Song

Junior Duo Tiro Best of Category – Perfection Dance Company – A Little More Time

Junior Group Best of Category – EXL@Street of Dreams Dance Productions – Dance With Me

Junior Line Best of Category – EXL@Street of Dreams Dance Productions – I Go To Work

Junior Production Best of Category – Stage Door Dance Academy – Looking Good

Junior Judges Choice – Stage Door Dance Academy – The Jersey Battle

Junior High Score – EXL@STreet o fdreams Dance Productions – All I Do Is Win

Pre Teen Duo Trio Best of Category – Fay Gleeson Dance Centre Inc – The Heat Is On

Pre Teen Group Best of Category – National Dance Academy – What Have You Done For Me Lately

Pret Teen Line Best of Category – Fay Gleeson Dance Centre Inc – Poodles And Trainer

Pre Teen Production Best of Category – Stage Door Dance Academy – Cmon Everybody

Pret Teen Juges Choice – Center Stage Dance Academy – Theres An App

Pre Teen High Score – Stage Door Dance Academy – Pop Goes the 90′s

Washington, DC 2013 Winners

admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:16:26 +0000

Overall High Score – Buffa’s Dance Studio – Broken Trust

Entertainment Award – Julie Rogers Studio of Dance – Endangered Species

Mr. CDA High Score – Gavin Offenberger – Ice Ice Baby – Maridith’s Dance Company

Miss Junior High Score – Olivia Ecker – Mr. Sun – Elower-Sicilia Productions

Miss Junior 1st Runner Up – Jewel Horsman – Life of the Party – Julie Rogers Studio of Dance

Miss Junior 2nd Runner Up – Allyson Good – Good Girl – For A Dancer, Inc.

Miss Junior 3rd Runner Up – Jacey Cramer – Show Off – Julie Rogers Studio of Dance

Mr. Pre-Teen High Score – Cameron Tucker – Ridin Solo – Dance Kraze

Miss Pre-Teen High Score – Cali Hollister – Scars – Buffa’s Dance Studio

Miss Pre-Teen 1st Runner Up – Hannah Powell – Mama Jama – Julie Rogers Studio of Dance

Miss Pre-Teen 2nd Runner Up – Lucy Estep – Do Your Thing – Elower-Sicilia Productions

Miss Pre-Teen 3rd Runner Up – Sydney Koteff – Crush On You – Julie Rogers Studio of Dance

Miss Teen High Score – Galle Mabalay – Tranquility – Buffa’s Dance Studio

Miss Teen 1st Runner Up – Annie Gelles – Fire and Rain – Buffa’s Dance Studio

Miss Teen 2nd Runner Up – Alyssa Gaines – Ooh La La – Julie Rogers Studio of Dance

Miss Teen 3rd Runner Up – Aileen Carroll – Twilight – Buffa’s Dance Studio

Miss Senior High Score – Emma Bradley – Explosions – Buffa’s Dance Studio

Miss Senior 1st Runner Up – Emma Presing – From the Ground Up – Buffa’s Dance Studio

Miss Senior 2nd Runner Up – Hannah Wojsynski – Gone Away – Buffa’s Dance Studio

Miss Senior 3rd Runner Up – Brenna Nopenz – Dark Noise – Elower-Sicilia Productions

Washington DC Schedule

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cda-judges

admin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:16:14 +0000

Charlotte, NC Winners 2013

admin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:18:11 +0000

Overall High Score – Augusta West Dance Studio – Once Upon Another Time

Entertainment Award – Elizabeth Williams School of Dance – Sleeping Beauty Waltz

CDA Duo/Trio Best of Category – Susies Academy of Dance – Hey Lil Mama

CDA Group Best of Category – Agusta West Dance Studio – Boogie Shoes

CDA Line Best of Category – Tilley’s Dance Academy – Sea Cruise

CDA Judges Choice – Dance Fusion – Hard Knock Life

CDA High Score – Coastal Performing Arts Academy – Lollipop

Junior Duo/Trio Best of Category – Premier Dance Studio – Time After Time

Junior Group Best of Category – Coastal Performing Arts Academy – Music, Music, Music

Junior Line Best of Category -Augusta West Dance Studio – Hush Boy

Junior Production Best of Category – Tilleys Dance Academy – Viva Las Vegas

Junior Judges Choice – Coastal Performing Arts Academy – Bellhop Boogie

Junior High Score – Arts Academy of the Carolinas – The Dream

Pre – Teen Duo/Trio Best of Category – Academy of Dance – Hit the Road Jack

Pre – Teen Group Best of Category – Augusta West Dance Studio – Beez in the Trap

Pre – Teen Line Best of Category – Arts Academy of the Carolinas – District Survival

Pre – Teen Production Best of Category – Arts Academy of the Carolinas – Revolting Children

Pre – Teen Judges Choice – World of Dance – Cool

Pre – Teen High Score – Augusta West Dance Studio – Angel on My Shoulder

Teen Duo/Trio Best of Category – Elizabeth Williams School of Dance – Eleanor

Check out what Jessica Hunter has to say about DanceMakers

admin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:18:59 +0000

Even though the contest is over (and we did not enter b/c we cannot swing Myrtle Beach this year), we still wanted to let you know what DMI means to us…FAMILY. We owe so much to Felicia and Brad, Doug, Remi, and many more. Kaia began competing when she was five. In fact, DMI was her first workshop and convention, and immediately, she declared it her “fav.” Since then, no convention and competition has even compared.

No other competition truly allows her to be (and encourages her to be) funky and free…to dance what is in her heart first and her head second. To have FUN because it is the initial reason she began dancing. To get outside her warm, cozy box (or studio) and meet new people b/c she will be dancing with them for years to come. To dance smarter–to always push harder b/c someone is always better, so use that as positive motivation to grow. To feel. Feel the emotion. Feel the music. Feel the love. Feel the dance. DMI has taught her to dance as if everyone is watching. And if that is not enough, the faculty surely is–Brad, Seth, Brooke, Gina, Darryl, Thomas, Keith, Janice, Kyle, Kathryn, Becca, and many more. Just when the faculty seems complete, another extraordinary member comes aboard.

DMI gives back, more than any other competition–honors, awards, scholarships, contests, respect, knowledge. Since first competing, Kaia has been honored many times at Regionals. But, the bigger honor has been dancing with and learning from “the best,” according to her. Thank you. Besides, I am pretty sure Kaia is Felicia and Bradley Taylor’s long lost child–she looks more like them than her mom and dad, and she dances better than us too. Just ask Emily. I am so glad that StageOne DanceAcademy chooses DMI year after year. It is our favorite competition by far. Kaia enjoys the workshops, and I enjoy observing them. As a parent, there is no better feeling than seeing your child growing before your eyes. Thanks.

-Jessica Jones Hunter

Washington DC + Chicago, IL Faculty Announced

admin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:14:25 +0000

We are so excited to announce a full faculty attending Washington DC and Chicago! The full list of faculty members will include:
Kyle Robinson – Contemporary
Kathryn McCormick – Contemporary
Dejan Tubic – Hip Hop
Brooke Paulsen Zelus – Tap
Seth Zibalese – Contemporary
Brad Taylor – Hip Hop
Keith Clifton – Ballet, Musical Theatre
Gina Badone – Lyrical Jazz, Children’s Work
Tom Alexander – Jazz, Lyrical
Darryl Retter – Swing, Lyrical
Janice Barringer – Ballet
Joan Lather – Children’s Work
Becca Retter – Children’s Work

Oklahoma City, OK Winners 2013

admin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:14:18 +0000

Overall High Score – The Dance Department – Clementine

Entertainment Award – Dance Etiquette – Rodeo Romeo

CDA Group Best of Category – Jane’s Academy of Dance Excellence – Mean

CDA Judges Choice – Jane’s Academy of Dance Excellence – Shake a Tail Feather

CDA High Score – The Dance Pitt – Mom Song

Junior Duo/Trio Best of Category – Jane’s Academy of Dance Excellenc e- Skyscraper

Junior Group Best of Category – Sherry’s Dance Center – Kryptonite

Junior Line Best of Category – Jane’s Academy of Dance Excellence – Jump for my Love

Junior Production Best of Category – Dance Etiquette – God Bless the USA

Junior Judges Choice- The Dance Pitt – Its My Party

Junior High Score – Jane’s Academy of Dance Excellence – In My Veins

Pre Teen Duo/Trio Best of Category – Tammie Locklar’s Dance Studio – T-Pac

Pre Teen Group Best of Category – The Dance Department – Future Swagg

Pre Teen Line Best of Category – Sherry’s Dance Center – Life

Pre Teen Production Best of Category – Jane’s Academy of Dance Excellence – Sick of Love

Pre Teen Juges Choice – Jane’s Academy of Dance Excellence – Sick of Love

Pre Teen High Score – Tammie Locklar’s Dance Studio – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Teen Duo/Trio Best of Category – The Dance Pitt – Against All Odds

Teen Group Best of Category – ProActive Dance – Imagine That

Teen Judges Choice – Jane’s Academy of Dance Excellence – A Beautiful Mess