CM Dance at YAGP Pittsburgh

4838 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

Two of our amazing ballerinas competed in the Youth American Grand Prix regional competition at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

February 9-11th, two of our CM Dance Team members competed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the Youth American Grand Prix Regional competition. This is an international, ballet focused competition where dancers are not only showcasing their ability to perform classical variations such as Laurencia, Swan Lake, Le Corsaire, Sleeping Beauty, and many more, but they are also auditioning for scholarships (and in some cases potential jobs) to partnered ballet schools and companies.


Over the weekend, dancers also are able to participate in a ballet and contemporary master class, taught by globally recognized experts in each style. This is the 25th year of the competition, and Lauren and Aubrey were so grateful to be a part of it! This was Lauren's first year competing at YAGP and while Aubrey competed last year in Pittsburgh as well, this was her first time competing as a soloist.


Both came home tired, but for all the good reasons. They left their hearts on the stage as they competed in the classical and contemporary portions for their respective age levels. We are very proud of their performances and cannot wait to see what they do next.

April Dancer of the Month

May 8, 2025
Congratulations Sophia! We are so proud of the dancer and person you are becoming!

CM Dance at Universal Ballet Competition

April 14, 2025
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!!

March Dancer of the Month

March 31, 2025
Congratulations Kamrin! We are so proud of the dancer and person you are becoming!

February Dancer of the Month

February 28, 2025
Congratulations Alanis! We are so proud of the dancer and person you are becoming!

CM Dance Starquest Awards

February 17, 2025
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)

CM Dance Showstopper Awards

February 3, 2025
Our dancers participated in the First Competition of the Season!

January Dancer of the Month

January 31, 2025
Congratulations Mallory! We are so proud of the dancer and person you are becoming!

December Dancer of the Month

December 31, 2024
Congratulations Abby! We are so proud of the dancer and person you are becoming!

November Dancer of the Month

November 30, 2024
Congratulations Sophia! We are so proud of the dancer and person you are becoming!

CM Dance at IAX

November 13, 2024
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!