CM Dance at Turn it Up Nationals
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Tabitha takes on Turn it Up Nationals in Boston, Ma!!
There was never a doubt that our powerhouse mini was going to wow the audience and judges at the Boston Turn it Up National level competition this 4th of July! Over the week long experience, Tabitha took classes from amazing choreographers and learned a special dance for the Dance Battle on July 5th. Additionally, she competed both of her solos, as well as, participated in the National Dance Team for her age group.
Not only did Tabitha take home tons of memories to last her a lifetime at her first national competition representing CM Dance with her tap and musical theatre solos, she brought back several awards and recognitions. Keep reading to see her amazing accomplishments this week!
Pretty Bird (Tap):
- 11th Overall in Mini Solos Category
- Top Score in Category
- Platinum Adjudication Rating
- Best Costume
Born to Entertain (Musical Theatre):
- Platinum Adjudication Rating
This April, Aubrey and Madeline participated in the Universal Ballet Competition Semi-Finals in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They participated in ballet and contemporary master classes from UBC Faculty and guest choreographers in addition to the competition. Aubrey competed both her Pas d'esclave classical ballet variation and her contemporary solo titled One Time in the senior competitive division. Both dances were awarded a Gold adjudication rating. Madeline participated in this competition with Aubrey in their duo Suitcase of Memories in the senior duet/trio/pas de deux competitive division as well where they received a High Gold adjudication rating and qualified for UBC Finals in Chicago, Illinois at the end of May this year! Congratulations dancers you represented CM Dance beautifully!!
Our competition team participates in three mandatory dance competitions each year as a whole team. In total, our studio ends up performing around 30 different pieces at each of these events over the course of the weekend! Starquest was our first one for this season. Continue reading below to see the adjudication rating for each performance! This year CM Dance earned a Studio Choreography Award that highlighted several amazing dances! Platinum Plus Via Dolorosa (Kaya Solo) Cool Kid (Charlie Solo) Loathing (Charlie & Tabitha Duo) Beychella (Kaya & Charlie Duo) Platinum I Love Salsa (Madeline Solo) Let's Go Crazy (Avery Solo) Poor Unfortunate Souls (Charlie Solo) Queen (Production Team) Amazing Mayzie (Lyla Solo) Whip my Hair (Tabitha Solo) The Truth (Lyrical Team) Thriller (Petite Jazz Team) What Dreams are Made of (Petite Hip Hop Team) Dreamgirls (Petite Musical Theatre Team) Pas D'esclave (Aubrey Solo); Senior Best Costume Award Brown Eyed Girl (Adela Solo) All that Jazz (Caroline Solo) Get Up & Dance (Tabitha Solo) Better When I'm Dancing (Marissa Solo) Send me to Bollywood (Lucy Solo) Mr. Postman (Josh & Caroline Duo) We Run This (Skylar & Adeal Duo) Cruella de Ville (Minis Musical Theatre Team) Hold on Tight (Teen/Senior Contemporary Team) Dancing in the Moonlight (Minis Tap Team) I Don't Speak French (Teen Jazz Team) Jumpin' (Petite Tap Team) Fly Girl (Alanis, Keira & Aubrey Trio) No Reason (Delaney & Bailey Duo) Suitcase of Memories (Madeline & Aubrey Duo) High Gold Hip (Bailey Solo) Almost There (Emily Solo) Burn it Up (Hip Hop Team) One Time (Aubrey Solo); Amazing Attack Judge's Award; Senior Title Runner Up Addams Family (Teen Musical Theatre Team) Looking Like This (Teen Tap Team) Spider Web (Maya & Avery Duo) Stayin' Alive (Bailey, Delaney & Avery Trio)
Our dancers participated in the First Competition of the Season!
In our first dance convention of the season, our dancers has a day filled with dynamic, engaging classes, and an unmatched vibe! They loved all of the positive energy, amazing choreography, interactive technique sessions, and the encouraging atmosphere that Immerse Artist Experience (IAX) provides at their convention. Students spent time in a variety of master classes with an incredible group of choreographers that included: Brianna Pavon, Cedric Botelho, Melissa Tannús, Olivia Alboher, Richard Elszy, Seth Stewart, and Solace (Faculty bios: https://iaxdance.com/faculty/ ). They explored tap, hip hop, musical theatre, jazz, contemporary, improv, and technique throughout the day. Additionally, our dancers had the opportunity to be chosen for a variety of awards and scholarships based on their hard work throughout the day. Our very own Charlie was selected as a 25-26 IAX Elite and received a full scholarship for next year's convention with the ability to visit other cities on the convention tour and continue to train with the IAX Faculty ( https://iaxdance.com/scholarships/ ). It is a fantastic opportunity and we are so proud of Charlie for receiving such an honor!
Kids Artistic Revue (KAR) was our final dance competition of our 2023-2024 dance season!
Our last optional competition for the year is over....
Dance Matrix & Company, the Fairy Godmother Project, & CM Dance...
We're now halfway through the 23-24 competition season!
Another amazing weekend of awards at our second whole team competition!
Solos and Duos took the stage this past weekend and brought back lots of bling-bling and excitement!