Dancer Of The Month: January 2025

Welcome to our "Dancer of the Month" spotlight, a special space where we celebrate the unique talents, hard work, and vibrant personalities of our studio’s dancers! Each month, our teachers select one dancer from their classes who embodies the values of dedication, positivity, and a love for dance. From our smallest beginners to our advanced performers, these dancers light up the studio with their passion and inspire their classmates. This month, our teachers have shared a few words about each of these incredible students and why they chose them for this honor. Let’s dive into the stories behind these standout dancers and discover what makes each of them shine!

Mckenzie Collins

Mckenzie Collins was chosen by Miss Abby. She is 7 years old and takes Kids-In-Motion Ballet and Tap!

"McKenzie is such a diligent worker and continues to grow each and every week! She’s attentive in class, so kind to her fellow dancers, and is always one of the first ones to share her ballet terminology and knowledge with the rest of the class. I’m so glad I get to dance with her!" - Miss Abby

Sophie Stimson

Sophie Stimson was chosen by Miss Gloria. She is 13 years old and is on the Teen Competition Team!

"Sophie continues to impress me every week with her work ethic, attention to detail, and overall improvement. She retains the choreography week to week and comes back visibly stronger and more technically sound. Keep up the amazing work, Sophie!" - Miss Gloria

Arya Clarke

Arya Clarke was chosen by Miss Marissa. She is 6 years old and takes Kidance Ballet and Hip Hop!

"Arya comes to class focused and ready to dance. She always tries her best whenever we are learning a new step. She is also kind to everyone. Awesome job, Arya!" - Miss Marissa

Ava Bishop

Ava Bishop was chosen by Miss Kayleen. She is 6 years old and is on the Tiny Competition Team!

"Ava is such a hard working student! She is always pushing herself to be better and keeps up the energy in class. She is always smiling and quick to remember counts and parts of the dance. Great job, Ava!" - Miss Kayleen

Charlee Dobmeier

Charlee Dobmeier was chosen by Miss Sam. She is 1 year old and is a Boppin' Baby!

"Charlee is a ray of sunshine and has grown so much in the last few months of classes. Charlee has been working on her independence in class and is fully participating with very little assistance from Mom. I'm so proud of you Charlee!" - Miss Sam

Evelyn Walker

Evelyn Walker was chosen by Miss Ginger. She is 7 years old and is on the Tiny Competition Team!

"Evelyn is a spunk of energy in class! She always can make her teachers and fellow classmates smile in class. On top of that, she is always very prepared for ballet and shows strength and growth across the floor in ballet class. Keep being you, Evelyn!" - Miss Ginger

Madison Maziarz

Madison Maziarz was chosen by Miss Tammy. She is 9 years old and is on the Petite Competition and Acro Team!

"Madison continues to come to class prepared and ready to go! She worked so hard to make the Acro Team this season and it continues to show throughout the season. She has improved so much on her technique, and I look forward to watching her grow in and out of the classroom." - Miss Tammy

Remi Plemel

Remi Plemel was chosen by Miss Miranda. She is 2 years old and is a Boppin' Tot!

"Remi always comes into class with the biggest smile and is always ready for all the fun activities we do! She is a professional at taking our bear on a walk and I absolutely love her smile and hugs during class!" - Miss Miranda

Evelyn Sanik

Evelyn Sanik was chosen by Miss Lauren. She is 4 years old and takes Boppin' Kids Tap and Tumble!

"Evelyn always comes to tap class ready and with a smile on her face! She has been opening up more and more every week and has improved so much! She always tries her hardest and is always super respectful in class. Keep up the good work, Evelyn! I am so proud of you!" - Miss Lauren

Blake Harrington

Blake Harrington was chosen by Miss Brooke. She is 4 years old and takes Boppin' Kids Ballet, Tap and Tumble!

"Blake has come so far this year! She is such a hard worker, and beams when she’s successful! Blake is growing into a leader, and I’m so proud of her!!" - Miss Brooke

Kaitlyn Hale

Kaitlyn Hale was chosen by Miss Whitney. She is 16 years old and is on the Senior Competition Team!

"Kaitlyn has been working so hard this season. She shows up to every class ready to work and I can always tell how eager she is to learn. I am so proud of the dancer she has become and can’t wait to continue watching her grow. Dream so big!" - Miss Whitney