On Stage America Nationals 2012

DancExplosion Arts Center Company Competed at On Stage America Nationals the Week of July 9-13 in Cape May, New Jersey!

 The entire week before nationals, the girls practiced over 6 hours a day and took many extra ballet classes and technique classes to get ready for the national stage.  Competing in a wide range of dance disciplines including Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, & Tap, the company had an excellent showing!

 SOLOS

Maeve Costello:  "Beauty in Walking Away"  Choreography by Amy Johnston, Coaching Asst by Kelly Gallagher & Emma Chammas, HIGH PLATINUM

    "Electricity" Choreography by Amy Johnston PLATINUM

Rebecca Beckas: "Broadway Baby"  Choreography by Amy Johnston, Coaching Assisted by Kelly Gallagher, PLATINUM, "Tiny Performer, Big Talents" Special Award

Claire Costello:  "I'm In Here"  Choregraphy by Amy Johnston & Renee Smith HIGH PLATINUM

Samantha Beckas: "I'm Like A Bird" Choregraphy by Amy Johnston HIGH PLATINUM

Carolyn Jack: "Alice"  Choregraphy By Amy Johnston HIGH PLATINUM

Allison Chammas: "Fly"  Choreography by Amy Johnston HIGH PLATINUM 

Jenna Markovich:  "UnLike You"  Choreography by Amy Johnston HIGH PLATINUM "Contemporary Classic & Power" Special Award, "Deliver Me" Choreography by Renee Smith HIGH PLATINUM

Angie Hedglin: "Wild Things Are..." Choreography by Renee Smith PLATINUM,  "I Miss You" Choreography by Jamie Erin Murphy HIGH PLATINUM

Casey Funtal: "Hey Lover" Choreography by Amy Johnston PLATINUM

DUO/TRIOS

"Safe in Your Arms"  Rebecca & Samantha Beckas, Choreography by Amy Johnston HIGH PLATINUM, Special Judges Award for "Beautiful Emotional Connection"  

"The Ghosts of the Raven"  Ally Chammas & Jenna Markovich, HIGH PLATINUM, 1st Runner-up Duet/Trio OVERALL

"Tom's Diner" Angie Hedglin, Jenna Markovich, & Ally Chammas, HIGH PLATINUM, 4th Runner-up Duet/Trio OVERALL

"I'm Good, I'm Gone"  Angie, Jenna, & Ally, HIGH PLATINUM 

GROUPS

"How Come You Don't Call"  Ally, Angie, Jenna, Carolyn, Claire, Samantha, & Casey HIGH PLATINUM, 5th OVERALL SENIOR GROUPS, Choreo by Amy Johnston

"Bum Like You" Nicole, Sam, Carolyn, Claire, & Casey PLATINUM, Choreo by Renee Smith

"Heartless" Ally, Jenna, Ang, & Samantha, HIGH PLATINUM, "Tremendous Focus" Judges Award

Congrats to all of the Competitors on a job well done & executing each piece with commitment and artistry!!! Way to Go DancExplosion Arts Center!!!

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