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Winner's Circle
DMA 2011
Teen Miss Dance 2011 - Sabrina Sapor
Teen Mr Dance 2011 - Nick Wawrzaszek
Mr Dance 2011 - Rocco Bianchi
Scholarship Winners - Talia Little, Elizabeth Robinson, Alanna Ackert, Rachel Rightmyer, Lauren                                                            Potter, Rocco Bianchi, Gabby Francis
Special Awards
"Funky Groove" - Musicology
"Not a Hair Out of Place" - Eine Kleine Nacht Musik
"Great Stage Presence" - Marina DiVasta (Rhythm of the Night)
"Great Energy" - Dance Bailalo
"Nice Pirouette Turns" - Rachel Rightmyer (A Dream Is A Wish)
"Beautiful Extension" - Katie Wawrzaszek (Good Luck)
"Divas" - Konck on Wood
"Dynamic Diva" - Gabby Francis (Lonely Streets)
"So Powerful" - All I Want
"Connected and Committed" - Autumn
"Beautiful Choreography and Overall Performance" - Lighthouse
Platinum Medal Winners - Rachel Rightmyer, Emily Dahrsnin, Shannon Kiley, Sabrina Sapor, Lauren                                                      Potter, Katie Wawrzaszek, Nick Wawrzaszek, Alanna Ackert, Gabby Francis,                                                          Rocco Bianchi
Gold Medal Winners - Marina DiVasta, Talia Little, Amanda Bruno, Nicole Leva, Stephanie Stoyko,                                                         Summer Freitas, Megan Wido, Rachel Rightmyer, Emily Dahrsnin, Shannon                                                          Kiley, Sabrina Sapor, Lauren Potter, Katie Wawrzaszek, Nick Wawrzaszek, Alanna                                              Ackert, Gabby Francis, Rocco Bianchi
High Silver Medal Winners - Alanna Ackert, Katie Wawrzaszek, Rocco Bianchi, Gabby Francis, Emily                                                                  Dahrsnin, Rachel Rightmyer

JUMP 2011
Gold Medal Winners - Rachel Rightmyer, Emily Dahrsnin, Shannon Kiley, Sabrina Sapor, Katie                                                                 Wawrzaszek, Alanna Ackert
High Silver Medal Winners - Rocco Bianchi, Gabby Francis, Lauren Potter, Nick Wawrzaszek
Scholarship Winners - Rocco Bianchi, Nick Wawrzaszek
Scholarship Finalists - Rachel Rightmyer, Emily Dahrsnin


Dancer of The Year 2010
Gabby Francis is this year's dancer of the year! Dancers must submit an essay describing what they believe defines the position of "dancer of the year".  In order to be selected, these dancers must prove to play an integral role in the studio and its development. Gabby is an assistant for our younger classes on Saturday mornings, a member of the company, and a reliable student who has proven dependable in all of her classes! Read her essay submission here!


October Birthdays
Megan Frankenberger 10-1
Deana Olles10-6
Elizabeth Stormo10-7
Sophia Casey-Holowaka10-8
Alyssa Hockenberger10-11
Marissa Viele10-21
Jordan Burrs10-23
Sarah Skibickyi10-24
Bridget Huber10-26
Lexi Baldassare10-27
Leanna Lloyd10-28
Cetta Lynn Leverenz10-29
Amanda Bruno10-30


Schedule of Events

October 2 - Breast Cancer Walk
October 3-8 - Fire Safety Week
October 10 - Columbus Day (We Are Open!)
October 23 - D.M.A. Workshop in Buffalo
October 24-29 - Halloween Parties
October 31 - Halloween (We Are Closed!)
November 7-12 - Crazy Socks Week
November 13 - D.M.A. Workshop in Oneida
November 14-20 - Food Drive
November 23-27 - Thanksgiving Recess
December 11 - Journey Home Benefit Show
December 12-17 - Christmas Parties
December 19-January 2 -Christmas Recess
January 3 - Resume Classes
January 16 - Martin Luther King Day (We Are Closed!)
January 17-23 - Pajama Week
February 11 - Father-Daughter Ball
February 17 - Acro Mini Olympics
February 20-26 - Winter Recess
March 12-17 - Wearin' O' The Green Week
March 18 - D.M.A. Workshop in Rochester
March 29-April 1 - D.M.A. Competition in Verona
April 5-15 - Spring Break
April 23-28 - National Dance Week (Bring a Friend)
May 28 - Memorial Day (We Are Closed!)
May 29-June 2 - Wear Favorite Old Costume Week
June 11-12 - Recital Pictures
June 13-16 - Studio Dress Rehearsals
June 18 - MCC Dress Rehearsal (Show 3)
June 20 - MCC Dress Rehearsal (Show 2)
June 21 - MCC Dress Rehearsal (Show 1)
June 23 - Recital 2012


























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