Dancer Of The Month: October 2024

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!

Evelyn Hosken

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

"Evelyn brings an infectious excitement and enthusiasm into tap class every week! She arrives eager to learn and is always ready to show off the steps she's practiced, making her a natural leader amongst her friends. Ev's kindness and willingness to help others make her a joy to have in class, while her positive attitude sets a wonderful example for everyone. Whether she's being silly or serious, Ev knows just how to balance the two in class! Her fun spirit, silly stories, love of creative movement dances and focus help make every class a fantastic experience for all." - Miss Ashlyn

Eden Croom

Eden Croom was chosen by Miss Abby. She is 7 years old and takes Kidance Ballet!

"Eden always comes into class with a smile and is ready to share everything she knows about ballet. She’s so kind to her fellow dancers and is a fantastic example for her friends with her kindness, hard work, and great listening skills. I love getting to dance with her every week!" - Miss Abby

Kiera Castro

Kiera Castro was chosen by Miss Gloria. She is 10 years old and is a part of the Junior Competition Team!

"Kiera demonstrates an excellent work ethic each and every class. She is very attentive, a great teammate to her peers, and pushes herself each class. She is a joy to teach. Congratulations, Kiera!" - Miss Gloria

Lucy Rothman

Lucy Rothman was chosen by Miss Marissa. She is 4 years old and takes Boppin' Kids Tap, Ballet and Tumble!

"Lucy is very enthusiastic about dance class. She comes in every week excited and ready to dance. She also loves to tell us all kinds of stories. Good job, Lucy!" - Miss Marissa

Madeline Loesch

Madeline Loesch was chosen by Miss Kayleen. She is 7 years old and takes Kids-In-Motion Hip Hop!

"Madeline started class with us in October with confidence! I selected her because she continues to show us her confidence and continues to grow. She is always so sweet and ready to learn all the new steps given to her. She is a joy to have in class!" - Miss Kayleen

Julianna Schlatterer

Julianna Schlatterer was chosen by Miss Sam. She is 8 years old and takes Kids-In-Motion Ballet and Jazz!

"Julianna has been such a role model in class. She comes to class ready to learn and is always helping her fellow classmates. She also knows all the terminology we have learned in class!" - Miss Sam

Elliot Pezzimenti

Elliot Pezzimenti was chosen by Miss Ginger. She is 9 years old and is on the Mini Competition Team!

"Elliot is showing so much improvement in her ballet technique and I love how it is translating to the rest of her classes. Keep up the great work, Elliot!" - Miss Ginger

Ella Cassata

Ella Cassata was chosen by Miss Tammy. She is 13 years old and takes Intermediate/Advanced Acro!

"Ella recently broke her thumb but has come to class every week since and has been doing everything she can to continue building strength and flexibility. She is a hard worker and always eager to learn new skills." - Miss Tammy

Valentina Campanella

Valentina Campanella was chosen by Miss Miranda. She is 13 years old and is a part of the Teen Competition Team!

"Valentina has come into classes ready to work, focused, and has really been paying attention to her corrections. She comes into the studio with a "go for it" mindset and I can see a really great mental shift in focusing on her classwork this year!" - Miss Miranda

Lydia Roberts

Lydia Roberts was chosen by Miss Lauren. She is 8 years old and is a part of the Petite Competition Team!

"Although I only have Lydia for 30 minutes this season, she demonstrates eagerness and willingness to just get better each week. It’s been a joy to see her improve and challenge herself. She comes to class every week respectfully and ready to jump in and try anything! Keep working hard, Lydia! You are destined for great things ahead!" - Miss Lauren

Bianca Tomic

Bianca Tomic was chosen by Miss Brooke. She is 2 years old and takes Boppin' Tots!

"Bianca always brings a smile to my face! She works hard the entire class to be a good listener and a good friend! Bianca has done such a nice job coming into dance without a grown up, and is definitely a leader!" - Miss Brooke

Opal Diaz

Opal Diaz was chosen by Miss Whitney. She is 11 years old and takes Primary/Intermediate Tap!

"Opal is always so excited to be in class. She is always eager to learn new things and is always engaged during every section of class. I can tell she really loves learning everything she can about tap dance and comes back every week remembering what we did the week prior! Keep working hard, Opal! You’re a star!" - Miss Whitney