Student Kudos & Upcoming Performances
The Department of Dance and Movement is very proud of our students' accomplishments!
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2009 - 2010 Kudos
After a grueling week-long audition this summer, Amanda Segro (11th) has become a member of the 2009-2010 LA Dance Magic Company.
2008 - 2009 Kudos
Congratulations to Mariesha Nash (10th) who attended the Spotlight National Dance Cup in Denver on April 17-19 and who won the title of Miss Senior Spotlight. She also placed second in the Dance Down competition and won a $1000 scholarship to their summer intensive. Great performance Mariesha.
Kelsey Gibson (12th) will attend Pacific Northwest Ballet's 2009 Summer Course after being awarded a full tuition scholarship at her audition for the five-week program.
Congratulations to Mariesha Nash (10th) who attended the Adrenaline Dance Convention on February 21 & 22, 2009 and was chosen as an elite dancer and a member of the Adrenaline Dance Crew. She also attended the Jump Dance Convention on March 7 & 8, 2009 and was picked as a VIP. Mariesha was awarded multiple scholarships at these conventions. Great job, Mariesha.
Meredith Winnefeld (9th) was awarded the title Miss Cherry Creeks Outstanding Teen. With this title comes the abitlity to compete for Miss Colorados Outstanding Teen in June. Meredith won the title by competition in interview, scholastic achievement, fitnesswear, evening gown and talent. For her talent presentation she perfomed the classical ballet variation Esmeralda on pointe. Good luck at the state pageant, Meredith.
Dela Fyfe (11th) has been selected to participate in the National Student Leadership Conference on International Diplomacy this summer at American University. She will attend leadership workshops and classes, participate in trips/tours, and have the opportunity to meet with and learn from recognized leaders. Congratulations, Dela!
At the West Coast Dance Alliance convention held January 24-25th, Hannah Santistevan received a year-long scholarship to any WCDA convention. Other Millers Dance Studio/DSA students who received scholarships were Krystal Daniels, Taryn DeLoach, and Jamie Pea. Many other dancers from DSA attended this convention; all did a fantastic job, and were great representatives of their studios, as well as Denver School of the Arts.
Mariesha Nash(10th) won a scholarship at West Coast Dance Explosion on January 25, 2009. The scholarship entitles her to a week of classes at the Broadway Dance Center in New York City. Way to go, Mariesha!
Monsters of Hip Hop was held November 22 & 23rd at the Doubletree Hotel, just a mile down the street from DSA, and on the same weekend as DSA's Fall Dance Concert. Despite a hectic week that included rehearsals and 3 performances, the following DSA students had their game on and were awarded scholarships: Bailey Mutschler (6th), Taryn DeLoach (7th), Alexis Saenz (11th), Samantha Grant (12th).
Chaz Shanley (11th) placed third at the Southwestern Regional Figure Skating championship in October. This placement qualifies him to compete at the Midwestern Sectional Figure Skating Championships. Only the top four skaters in his division were allowed to go on to compete at Midwesterns, being held in Sugar Land, Texas in November.
Congratulations to Colorado Contemporary Dance Academy (CCDA) and DSA students for a fabulous showing at the Co-Dance Convention held October 25-26, 2008. CCDA won the Faculty Choice Award for the dance "Creator," featuring DSA students: Savannah Brown (7th), Camille Delaney (8th), Claire Gieringer (7th), Jasmine Lairsmith (8th), Lili Quintana (7th), Imari Ross (8th), and Danielle Cardon (9th). "Creator" also won platinum and 2nd place in the Junior Division.
"Toxic," a contemporary dance, won a gold for dancers Savannah Brown (7th), Camille Delaney (8th), Claire Gieringer (7th), Jasmine Lairsmith (8th), Lili Quintana (7th), Imari Ross (8th), and Danielle Cardon (9th).
Kudos also to Simone Johnson (11th), Claire Gieringer (7th), Lili Quintana (7th), and Jasmine Lairsmith (8th) for winning gold for "Relief," a contemporary number.
Claire Gieringer, Jasmine Lairsmith and Lili Quintana won a platinum award for their contemporary trio "Nicest Things." The trio also won regional scholarships.
Camille Delaney, Claire Gieringer and Lili Quintana won scholarships to attend Co-Dance in 2009!
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