Earlier this month, Steps Ahead Dance Studio of Ozone Park joined other studios from around the world to compete in the Dancers Inc. National Dance Competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey. During the challenging and packed week, the SADS teams earned 10 “Platinum” awards, seven “High Gold” awards, and four “Special Judges” awards. The Senior and Petite Teams took First Place and the National Title in each of their age divisions. Out of hundreds of performances throughout the competition, the SADS Junior Team (along with only 30 others) were chosen to perform at the Choreographer’s Showcase, rounding out a successful 2015 competition season.
The Dancers Inc. National Dance Competition also offered to its participants master classes in all categories taught by renowned special guest dance choreographers such as Tyce Diorio, Lindsay Arnold, Travis Breen, Crystal Frazier, and Alexis Juliano. Several of the Senior and Junior dancers at Steps Ahead had the privilege of participating in these classes.
Energized by competitive week in New Jersey, the members of Steps Ahead Dance Studio have already begun preparing for the next dance competition season. As is typical in the dance community, the SADS staff, dancers, and parents all work together to ensure mutual respect and pride in their product.
“It’s a family-like atmosphere,” said one dancer of the studio.
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