Just Dance! Shines at NYCDA Greenville in March 2025
This past weekend, our dancers took the stage at NYCDA in Greenville, NC, and left their mark with stunning performances, high scores, Critics’ Choice wins, and scholarships!
Competition Recap
Mini Division Awards
Overall Duo/Trios
• 1st Place: Time Stands Still
Groups:
• 2nd Place Mini Contemporary: Undone
• 2nd Place Mini Open: The Belles
• 2nd Place Overall Mini Group: Undone
• 5th Place Overall Mini Group: The Belles
Critics’ Choice Recognition:
• Mini Critics’ Choice Winner: Undone
• Critics’ Choice Nominee: The Belles
Junior Division Awards
Top 25 Overall Solos:
• 6th Place: Blais L.
• 14th Place: Kensley L.
Top 6 Overall Duos/Trios:
• 2nd Place: Moments We Keep
Group Awards:
• 1st Place Junior Jazz: Bulletproof
• 1st Place Junior Small Production: Bulletproof
• 3rd Place Junior Contemporary: Slow Down
• 4th Place Overall Junior Group: Slow Down
Critics’ Choice Recognition:
• Junior Critics’ Choice Winner: Bulletproof
• Critics’ Choice Nominee: Slow Down
Teen Division Awards
Top 30 Overall Solos:
• 8th Place: Lorelei L.
• 30th Place: Emma A.
Overall Duos/Trios:
• 8th Place: Ninna Ninna
Group Awards:
• 1st Place Teen Specialty/Open: Turning
• 1st Place Teen Large Production: Turning
• 6th Place Teen Line: At Some Point
Group Awards:
• 4th Place Teen Contemporary: In The Morning
• 6th Place Teen Contemporary: At Some Point
• 4th Place Overall Teen Group: In The Morning
Critics’ Choice Recognition:
• Teen Critics’ Choice Winner: Turning
• Critics’ Choice Nominees: At Some Point and In The Morning
Senior Division Awards
Top 30 Overall Solos:
• 5th Place: Kassy L.
• 12th Place: Nathaniel G.
• 15th Place: Maggie B.
• 20th Place: Blakely T.
Group Awards:
• 2nd Place Senior Contemporary: Bushel & Hyde
• 3rd Place Senior Contemporary: When Our Wings Are Cut, Can We Still Fly
• 2nd Place Overall Senior Line: When Our Wings Are Cut, Can We Still Fly
• 1st Place Overall Senior Group: Bushel & Hyde
Critics’ Choice Recognition:
• Senior Critics’ Choice Winner: When Our Wings Are Cut, Can We Still Fly
• Critics’ Choice Nominee: Bushel & Hyde
Scholarships & Special Recognitions
Regional Convention Scholarships:
• Ballet Scholarship: Kassy L. & Kensley L.
• Tap Scholarship: Ashley F.
NYCDA Intensive Acceptance:
• Lawson W. & Ashley F.
Summer Study NYC Scholarships:
• $500 Scholarship: Nathaniel G. & Kassy L.
Steps Academy Scholarship:
• $500 Scholarship: Jaimi I.
Junior Outstanding Dancer Runner-Ups:
• Kensley L., Brynlee W., Addison M., & Lucy S.
Teen Outstanding Dancer Runner-Ups:
• Annalise F., Berkley S., Emma A., & Raelyn L.
Senior Outstanding Dancer Runner-Ups:
• Maggie B., Nathaniel G., Kassy L., Audrey I., & Blakely T.
From top placements to prestigious scholarships and Critics’ Choice wins, our dancers proved once again that their talent, dedication, and passion set them apart. We are beyond proud of every Just Dancer who took the stage!
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