THE YEAR IN REVIEW
This year flew by so quickly, and what an incredible year it has been! It is such a joy to watch our dancers grow not only in their dance training, but as individuals as well. We are so proud of your hard work, passion and dedication throughout the year. We applaud your hard work and passion for dance! We are thrilled to see both our recreational and competitive teams gracing the stage for you today!
Competition season was once again an exciting time for us! A few of our incredible highlights from this season are listed here but please be sure to see the breakdown in the program for each routine for more incredible accomplishments!
Some of our highlights include:
• 1st Overall Competitive Studio
• 2nd Overall Pre Competitive Studio
• Room where it happens - 1st Overall 13 + Xtreme Battle Champion, Best Presentation
• Queen - 3rd Overall Intermediate Competitive Dance Off Winner
• My Heart will go on - Sr Competitive Dance off Finalist
• Welcome Home - Highest Lyrical routine of Competition
• I Just Wanna Be Happy - Top Pre Competitive Routine of the Competition
• Olivia Lyrical - Highest Sr Soloist, Highest Competitive Lyrical
• Room Where it Happens - Overall Competitive Open
• Hold On - Overall Competitive Hip Hop
• Ahaleya - Overall Part Time Lyrical
• Olivia - Sr Superstar Soloist
• Melia - Teen Superstar Soloist
• Mia - Intermediate Superstar Soloist
• Tiajah - Jr Superstar Soloist
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE DANCERS AND TEACHERS!
We are so proud of the professionalism, passion and joy our dancers bring to the stage every time they perform. From our youngest dancers to our oldest dancer, you continue to amaze us.
Congratulations on successfully completing your dance exams — your hard work and dedication truly paid off.
• Our Argos Performance was a great success again this year and I have to say I think we stole the show!
• We always love performing for our community! The Shops at Pickering City Centre Fall Fashion Show was a blast!
• We had a wonderful time performing for our third time at the “EVOLVE Fashion Show” and or first time with and “Living Luxe Magazine Fall Gala event in Toronto! Our dancers were once again amazing!
• Although we were rained out for Pickering Artfest, you will see our dancers on Canada Day performing on the Esplanade on July 1st!
• Olivia performed over the holidays in “Hook” - The Pantomime for Dreamco - we know she was wonderful and they were lucky to have her talent bless the stage!
• Diversified theatre was fortunate to have Izzie, Zara, Shelby and Taijah performing in the Wizard of Oz in December for them! What a wonderful experience for our dancers!
• If you are at Wonderland this summer on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, be sure to head to Showplace Theatre to see Olivia and Emmersyn performing in "Retrospect" - A Musical Review!
We are all very excited for you to sit back, relax and enjoy the show! The creative minds of our teachers will be on display, as our talented dancers bring the choreography to life. Our dancers will both amaze and entertain you! The beautiful and brilliant costumes which start out as creative ideas in our minds are all brought to life with the help of our very own teachers and Rosella of Dance with Me.
From all of the teachers, we would once again like to thank each and every dancer and parent for a wonderful year. We have enjoyed working with your children and hope you have an amazing and relaxing summer. As time passes by so quickly, enjoy these special moments!
WORKIN' DAY & NIGHT - FIRST HALF
1. Flappers Evolution Wendy/Suzie
All Star Beat Platinum, Triple Stardom, Xtreme Platinum, Diamond, - 1st x Highest Mark of the Session “Vibrant Energy & Entertainment” Special Award,1st Overall Intermediate Comp Extended Line
2. Shelby/Ava
Platinum x2, Diamond x 2, 1st, 2nd x 2, 3rd - 5th Overall Mini Part Time Duet/ Trio x 2,
3. Celina/Julia/Remii Wendy
Platinum, Diamond, High Gold, 1st x 3, 2nd Overall Mini Pre Competitive Diet/ Trio 3rd Overall Munchkin Part Time Duet/Trio
4. Addy Mohogany
Allstarbeat Platinum, Triple Stardom, Platinum x 2, 3rd, CDF Scholarship 6th Overall Sr 16+ yr Competitive Soloist,
5. How Do You Define Yourself
All Star Beat Platinum, Triple Stardom, Platinum x 2, 1st x 3, 2nd, “Hard Work Pays Off” Special Award, 3rd Overall Sr Competitive Line
6. Ahaleya/Layla Paige
Platinum x 3, Diamond, 1st x 3, 2nd, 1st Overall Sr Pre Competitive Duet/Trio
7. Leia/Jordyn Denise (Sara)
Platinum, Diamond x 2, High gold, 1st x 2, 2nd x 2, 2nd Overall Mini Part Time Novice S/D/T 4th Overall Mini Novice Duet/Trio
8. Mckenzie Paige
Platinum x 3 Diamond, 1st x 2, 2nd, 3rd, Scholarship, 2nd Overall Part time Jr. soloist 9. Bouncin’ Ballerinas (Sat)
11. Rock This Town
Platinum x 2, Diamond x 2, 1st x 4, 3rd Overall Jr Part Time Petite Group
Car Wash - Jr Hip Hop Mohogany
16. Emmersyn Sara
Allstarbeat Platinum, Xtreme Platinum, Triple Stardom, Diamond, 1st x 3, 2nd, 1st Overall Sr 15/16 year old Competitive Soloist, 2nd Overall Competitive 15yr Soloist, “Invested in Artistry” Special Award, Scholarship Recipient, “Director’s Choice” Special Award, “Sharing the Talent” Special Award
17. Idols Nina
Platinum x 2, Diamond x 2 1st x 4, 1st Overall Intermediate Part Time Large Group, Overall Part Time Choreography Award, 4th Overall Sr Part Time Large Group
18. Olivia/Habiba/Adelyn Brooklynn
Platinum, Diamond x 3, 1st x 4, 3rd Overall Junior Part time duet/trio, 3rd Overall Jr Novice Duet/Trio
19. Rocketman (Grade 2 Ballet)
20. Success - Velocity Tap
21. Whistle While You Work (Pre Primary Ballet) Brooklynn
22. Witch Doctor (Pre Acro - Sat) Mohogany
23. Sydney/Prestyn
Platinum x 3, 1st x 3, 2nd, “Jazz Divas” Special Award
24. Je Ne Regrette Rien - Sr Comp Ballet Aya
25. Melia Mohogany
Triple Stardom, Platinum x 3, 1st x 2, 2nd, 3rd, Teen Superstar Soloist , Overall Sr 13/14 year old Competitive Soloist, 8th Overall Jr Competitive Soloist
26. Zara Raff
Platinum x 2, Diamond x 2, 1st x 4, Director’s choice Award (Fire), Scholarship, 2nd Overall Mini Part Time Soloist “Attitude +” Special Award, 2nd Overall Mini Pre Comp Soloist, Scholarship, 3rd Overall Part time mini soloist
The Prince is Giving a Ball
Denise (Sara)
Platinum x 3, Diamond, 1st x 4, “Broadway Ready” Special Award x 2, “Storytelling/What a production” Special Award, 1st Overall Mini/Jr Part Time Musical theatre group 1st Overall Jr Part Time Line, “Choreography and Set Design” Special Award
Brynnlee
AllStarBeat
Platinum, Platinum x 2, Diamond, 1st x 2, 2nd, 3rd, Tap Scholarship x 2, 10th Overall Intermediate Soloist
29. Hold On
Carole
Mohogany
Xtreme Platinum, Triple Stardom, Allstarbeat Platinum, Diamond, 1st x 2, 2nd x 2, Highest Mark of the Session, 1st Overall Competitive Hip Hop Routine, “Entertainment” Special Award, Most Entertaining Competitive number of the Competition
30. Alexia
Brooklynn
All Star Beat Platinum, Platinum, Diamond, 1st x 2, 2nd Passion” Special Award, Scholarship Recipient x 3, “ Joy in Motion” Special Award, 2nd Overall Sr Part Time Soloist, Scholarship , 3rd Overall Sr. Part Time Soloist, 6th Overall Sr Pre Comp Soloist, Alexia
31. I Want You Back
Brooklynn
Platinum x2, Diamond x 2, 1st x 4, 1st Overall Mini Novice Line, Creative Concept Award, 2nd Overall Part Time Munchkin Line, 5th Overall Mini Part Time Novice Group
32. Ashes Paige
Platinum x 2, Diamond, 1st x 2, 3rd, 1st Overall Jr Competitive Petite Group, 3rd Overall Inter Competitive Group, 4th Overall Int Competitive Small Group
33. Do You Love Me Donna
Platinum, Diamond x 2, 1st, 2nd x 2, 3rd Overall Mini Part Time Large Group & Line x 2, “Pure Entertainment” Special Award
34. Faith
Brooklynn
Platinum x 2, Diamond x 2, 1st x 4, 4th Overall Jr Part Time Small Group x 2, “Crisp and Clean” Award
35. When Love Takes Over
Brooklynn
All Star Beat Platinum, Platinum x 2, Diamond, 1st x 4, 2nd Overall Jr Competitive Petite Group, “Jazz Queens” Special Award
36. Room Where it Happens Sara
Ultimate Rage, Allstarbeat Platinum, Triple Stardom, 1st x 4, Choreography Award, Best Presentation of the Competition, 1st Overall Sr Competitive Line x 2, 1st Overall 13 + “Most Potential/Golden Buzzer” Special Award, 1st Overall Competitive Open Routine, Xtreme Battle Champion! “All in the details” Special Award
SECOND HALF
1. My Heart Will Go On
Triple Stardom, All Star Beat Platinum, Xtreme Platinum, Diamond, 1st x 4, Highest Mark of the Session, CDF Senior Dance O Special Award, Scholarship 5th Overall Sr Competitive Extended Line
2. I Look Good Raff
Platinum x 3 Diamond, 1st x 4 2nd Overall Inter. Pre Comp Line, 3rd Overall Jr Part time Groups
3. Thneedville
Brooklynn
Platinum x2, Diamond x 2, 1st x 4, “Energy +++” Special Award, “Fun, Clean” Special Award
4. Big Spender Mohogany
All Star Beat Platinum, Triple Stardom, Platinum, Diamond, 1st x 4, 3rd Overall Int Competitive Petite Group, “Director’s Choice” Special Award, 5th Overall Int Competitive Small Group
5. What About Us Sara
Allstarbeat Platinum, Stardom, Platinum x 2, 1st x 3, 2nd, 2nd Overall Int Comp Large Group, Scholarship
6. Madison Mohogany
Platinum, 1st
7. Destiny Jazz Paige
8. Weird Science (BB Jazz class) Wendy
9. Bills
All Star Beat Platinum, Triple Stardom, Platinum, Diamond, 1st x 4, 3rd Overall Sr Competitive Large Line, “Sisterhood” Special Award
10. Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Grade 2/3 Ballet) Brooklynn
11. On Broadway Carole
Platinum x 3, Diamond, 1st x 3, 2nd
12. Sophia/Genevieve Brooklynn
Platinum x 2, Diamond x 2, 1st x 4, 1st Overall Mini Part Time Duet/Trio , 2nd Overall Part time Jr. duet/trio, 5th Overall Jr Part Time Duet/Trio
13. Two Step Raff
Platinum x 3, Diamond,1st x2, 2nd x 2, “Vibing” Special Award,1st Overall Mini Part Time Large Group
14. Bella/Audrey Paige
All Star Beat Platinum x 2, Platinum, Diamond, 1st x 2, 2nd x 2
17. Olivia/Jocelyn
Tammy
Triple Stardom, Xtreme Platinum, Allstarbeat Platinum, Diamond, 1st x 3, 2nd, 2nd Overall Competitive Acro Routine, 2nd Overall Competitive Acro Routine x 2, Choreography Award “Captivating and Calm” Special Award, 2nd Overall Sr Competitive Duet/Trio, 3rd Overall Sr Competitive Duet/Trio
18. Holding Out for a Hero
Wendy
Platinum x 3, Diamond, 1st x 4, 2nd Overall Int/Sr Competitive MT Group Creative Concept Award of the Session, 4th Overall Int Musical Theatre Group/Extended Line
19. You Will Be Found
Wendy
Platinum, Diamonds x 3, 1st x 3, 2nd, Choreography of the Session Award 3rd Overall Intermediate Pre Comp Line
20. Taijah Mohogany
Platinum x 2, Diamond, 1st x 4, Jr Superstar Soloist , “Powerhouse” Special Award, Scholarship 1st Overall Mini/Jr Part time s/d/t Acro, 1st Overall Mini Pre Comp Soloist, “I love you” Special Award, 3rd Overall Mini Part Time Soloist, Diva, Strength and Power” Special Award, 5th Overall Mini Part Time Soloist
21. Waves Tammy
Triple Stardom, Xtreme Platinum, All Star Beat Platinum, 1st x 4, 2nd, 2nd Overall Sr Acro Group/Extended Line x 2, 3rd Overall Int/Sr Competitive Acro Group
22. Ladies Heels Paige Diamond, 1st
23. Coconut Carole
Platinum x 4, 1st, x 3, 3rd Overall Mini Part Time Small Group x 2, “Pay it Forward” Award, 5th Overall Jr Part Time Small Group
24. People Help the People Nina
Platinum x 3, Diamond, 1st x 4, 1st Overall Sr Part Time Petite Group x 2, Choreography Award, 4th Overall Int Part Time Small Group, “Great Connection” Special Award
Carole
All Star Beat Platinum, Triple Stardom, Ultimate Rage, 1st x 3, 3rd, Sr Superstar Soloist, Highest Mark of the Session, 1st Overall Competitive Lyrical Routine, 1st Overall 13+ Competitive Soloist, 1st Overall Sr Competitive Soloist, 3rd Overall Int/Sr Competitive Acro S/D/T, Scholarship x 2, Love for Dance” Special Award, “Most Potential to Pursue Dance as a Career” Special
26. Emmersyn/Julietta
Sara
Allstarbeat Platinum, Triple Stardom, Platinum, Diamond, 1st x 4, Choreography Award of the Session, “Stylistic” Special Award, 5th Overall Sr Competitive Duet/Trio
27. Fabulous Mohogany
Platinum x 3, diamond, 1st x 2, , 2nd x 2, “A+ Sass” Special Award, 3rd Overall Mini Part Time Line
28. Sr Hip Hop Raff
29. Welcome Home
Sara
AllstarBeat Platinum, Xtreme Platinum, Triple Stardom, 1st x 4, Pay it Forward Special Award 3rd Overall Sr Competitive Group x 3, Highest Mark of the Session, Highest Lyrical, Choreography Award Top Choreography of the Competition, “Mesmerizing Award”, “Emotional Award”, Scholarship
30. Party Crew (Ladies HH)
Stardom, 1st, “Pay it Forward” Special Award
31. Don’t Wanna Dance
Mohogany
Shannon
Allstarbeat Platinum, Platinum x 2, Diamond, 1st x 3, 2nd, “Infectious Energy” Award, 2nd Overall Intermediate Competitive Line, “3rd Overall Jr Competitive Large Group
32. Better When I’m Dancin’
Wendy
Platinum x 2, Diamond x 2, 1st x 2, 2nd, 2nd Overall Jr Part Time Petite Group, 5th Overall Int Part Time Small Group
33. I Just Wanna Be Happy
Mohogany
Platinum x 2, Diamond x 2, 1st x 4, Top Pre Competitive Routine of the competition, Highest mark of the Session, 1st Overall Mini Pre Comp Line, 2nd Overall Mini Part Time Large Group, 5th Overall Mini Part Time Extended Line ,“You make me Happy” Formations/Presentations Special Award,
34. Queen Carole
Allstarbeat Platinum, Stardom, Diamond, 1st x 3, Triple Stardom, “Less is More” Special Award “Pay it Forward” Special Award, Choreography Award x 2, 3rd Place Overall Intermediate Dance o , 1st Overall Sr Production, Highest mark of the session, 1st Overall Competitive Production, 4th Overall Int Competitive Extended Line
SUMMER AND FALL REGISTRATION
DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR:
Fabulous Summer Camps: July 6-10 and August 4-7
Summer Recreational Mini Session: July 7-30
Please visit our website or email us for details.
For info on fall registration, our “Summer Dance Intensive” (August 17th20th), Competitive Acro Intensive (August 4th-6th) and our variety of summer classes, please visit our website or email.
DLDA.CA DANCE@DENISELESTERDANCE.COM
Be sure to register early for fall classes as they are filling up fast.
WAYS TO REGISTER:
Online or through email
Payments can be made to: accounting@deniselesterdance.com
VISIT OUR WEBSITE REGISTER ONLINE
Or drop by the studio during summer hours to register in person.
SUMMER HOURS
July 7th - August 27th
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 - 7:30pm
August 17th - 20th
Open 9:30am - 3:30 pm
The best way to always reach us is through email.
