Just Dance! companies had a great weekend in Greenville, N.C. at New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA) Greenville regionals.
“Dead Hearts,” our teen contemporary group was a Critic’s Choice Winner, which includes a free entry at NYCDA National Finale. All of the Just Dance! teen groups were Critic’s Choice nominees, which makes us so proud!
The following Just Dancers earned NYCDA scholarships:
Outstanding Dancer Runner Up: Maggie Bednarczyk and Grace Martin (junior); Caitlyn Hall (teen); Justice Wooden (senior)
Tap: Jenna Huser
Future Star: Milo Timpanaro-Throop, Raelyn LaCavera, Olivia Whetzel
Triple Threat Award: Gracen Nelson and Jade Boerman
Winter Dance Intensives at Juillard School: Justice Wooden
Conservatory Program at Steps on Broadway: Gracen Nelson
Rockettes: Jade Boerman
Here are Just Dance! Competition Results:
High Score Groups:
Mini: “Jet Set” (first overall musical theatre)
Junior: “From Afar” (5th overall contemporary, 3rd overall line, Critic’s Choice nominee); “Bye” (5th overall jazz); “Braid” (7th overall contemporary, Critic’s Choice nominee)
Teen: “Dead Hearts” (1st overall group, 2nd overall open, Critic’s Choice winner); “We’ll Take Care of Ourselves (3rd overall open, Critic’s Choice nominee); “Hurt” (2nd overall contemporary, 2nd overall line, Critic’s Choice nominee); “Upgrade” (1st overall jazz, 4th overall small production, Critic’s Choice nominee)
High Score Duo/Trios:
Teen: “In Separation” (1st overall); “4 Degrees” (4th overall)
High Score Solos:
Junior: Maggie Bednarczyk (7th overall)
Teen: Lana Baird (4th overall); Leilah Baird (20th overall)
Senior: Justice Wooden (6th overall); Jade Boerman (14th overall)