The Just Dance! Collective and Mini Mini teams (plus some Company team soloists) dazzled the stage at the Inspire National Dance Competition in Charleston this past weekend (April 19-21), leaving audiences in awe with their unparalleled talent and dedication. Their exceptional skill and artistry earned them an array of scholarships and performance recognitions, once again proving that #itsgoodtobeajustdancer.
Major Weekend Highlights Included:
Studio Excellence Award Winner
The Highest Scoring Studio of the weekend!
6 “Golden Egg” awards
Think the ultimate buzzer on America’s Got Talent
6 “Flawless Gem” Adjudications
The highest score possible (almost a perfect score).
Continue reading to discover all of the other awards and recognition earned by Just Dance!
Mini, Petite, Junior Solos
Overall Mini Recreational
1st place: Iva G.
Overall Petite Recreational
1st place: Sullivan B.
2nd place: Emily W.
3rd place: Adalyn S.
Overall Petite Competitive
2nd place: Avery S.
Overall Junior Competitive
2nd place: Angelina G.
8th place: Madison S.
Overall Junior Competitive Elite
1st place: Brynlee W.
Competitive Elite Top Scoring Soloist
Brynlee W.
Judges’ Awards for Junior Competitive:
Most Captivating
Avery S.
Choreography Award
Brynlee W. (choreographed by Gracen Nelson)
Title Winners:
Miss. Mini Rec. Charleston
Iva G.
Miss Petite Charleston
Adalyn S.
Miss. Junior Charleston
Angelina G.
All Stars:
(invite to perform in Nationals Opening Number)
Angelina G.
Madison S.
Brynlee W.
Mini, Petite, Junior Group Routines
Overall Mini Recreational Group
Birthday Party
Mini Highest Score Rec. Large Group
Birthday Party
Overall Petite Competitive Small Group
1st place: Forever Young
Overall Junior Competitive Small Group
1st place: Respect
Overall Junior Competitive Large Group
1st place: Goosebumps
Judges’ Awards:
Personality Award
Birthday Party
Technique Award
Respect
Choreography Award
Forever Young by Kyla White & Vanessa Henry
Teen & Senior Competitive & Competitive Elite Solos
Overall Teen Competitive Solos
1st place: Mollie C.
2nd place: Lula L.
6th place: Mona Claire B.
7th place: Reese W.
Teen All Stars
Mollie C. & Lula L.
Overall Senior Competitive Solos
1st place: Jenna H.
3rd place: Heidi H.
10th place: Reagan Z.
Top Performers Competitive
1st place: Jenna H.
3rd place: Heidi H.
Judges’ Awards:
Commitment Award
Lula L.
Choreography Award
Mollie C, choreographed by Gracen Nelson
Overall Teen Competitive Elite Solos
1st place: Lawson W.
4th place: Savannah W.
5th place: Ashley F.
Teen/Senior All Stars
Jenna H., Heidi H., Lawson W., Savannah W., & Emma A.
Top Performers Competitive Elite
1st place Teen: Lawson W.
1st place Senior: Emma A.
Title (Senior Competitive)
Miss Inspire Charleston: Jenna H.
Teen/ Senior Competitive Elite Judges’ Awards
Most Captivating
Savannah W.
Technique Award
Lawson W.
Choreography Award
Ashley F., choreographed by Gracen Nelson
Teen & Senior Competitive Groups
Teen Competitive Large Group
1st place: That Man
Teen Competitive Super Line
1st place: Shook
Top Routine of the Session
Pacing
Judges’ Awards:
Power House Award
U Ready?
Choreography Award
Pacing, choreographed by Gracen Nelson
