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Congratulations YDA Dancers!!!

The members of Young Dance Artists…a performing arts company received the following awards and honors at Cathy Roe Ultimate Dance Competition on Saturday, March 7, 2009 and the Dance Masters of Southern California Performing Arts Competition on Sunday, March 15.

Check out our YDA dancers in action.

Results and Awards

Red Football

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Platinum Medal (DMSC)

Highest Score, Jr. Solo (DMSC)

Most Unique, Jr. Solo (DMSC)

Best Choreography, Jr. Solo (DMSC)

He Lives In You

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Gold Medal (DMSC)

Highest Score Jr. Solo, 2nd Runner-Up (CRU)

3rd Highest Score, Jr. Solo (DMSC)

Most Entertaining, Jr. Solo (DMSC)

Top Open, Jr. Solo (DMSC)

Raymonda

High Gold Medal (CRU)

Platinum Medal (DMSC)

Highest Score Jr. Solo, 1st Runner-Up (DMSC)

Best Costume, Jr. Solo (DMSC)

Top Ballet, Jr. Solo (DMSC)

Gonna Find Her

High Gold Medal (CRU)

Gold Medal (DMSC)

Top Jr. Tap (DMSC)

Most Entertaining, Jr. Division (DMSC)

4th Highest Score, Jr. Division (DMSC)

Mamma

High Gold Medal (CRU)

Gold Medal (DMSC)

Professional Recovery Award (CRU)

Top General Variety, Jr. Division (DMSC)

Me and My Shadow

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Gold Medal (DMSC)

Top Jazz, Jr. Division (DMSC)

When She Loved Me

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Platinum Medal (DMSC)

Entertainment Award, Jr. Division (CRU)

Highest Score Jr. Small Group (CRU)

Best Choreography, Jr. Division (DMSC)

Highest Score, Jr. Division (DMSC)

Top Lyrical, Jr. Division (DMSC)

Top Group, Jr. Division (DMSC)

Just in Time

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Platinum Medal (DMSC)

Dare to Be Different Award (CRU)

Excellence in Choreography Award (CRU)

Highest Score Jr. Duo/Trio (CRU)

Top Jr. Duo/Trio (DMSC)

Top Contemporary, Jr. Division (DMSC)

Bushel and a Peck

High Gold Medal (CRU)

Platinum Medal (DMSC)

Highest Score Jr. Small Group, 2nd Runner-Up (CRU)

Best Costume (DMSC)

Benny and Joon

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Gold Medal (DMSC)

Highest Score Jr. Duo/Trio, 1st Runner-Up (CRU)

Fur Elise

High Gold Medal (CRU)

Gold Medal (DMSC)

Top Ballet, Jr. Division (DMSC)

He's the Wiz

High Gold Medal (CRU)

High Silver Medal (DMSC)

Top Novice, Jr. Division (DMSC)

Gonna Wash That Man Man Right Outta My Hair

High Gold Medal (CRU)

Gold Award (DMSC)

Highest Score Petite Large Group (CRU)

Top Musical Theater, Jr. Division (DMSC)

5th Highest Score, Jr. Division (DMSC)

In This Heart

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Gold Medal (DMSC)

Highest Score Jr. Small Group, 1st Runner-Up (CRU)

2nd Highest Score, Jr. Division (DMSC)

Singing in the Rain

High Gold Medal (CRU)

Gold Medal (DMSC)

Highest Score Jr. Large Group, 1st Runner-Up (CRU)

Fiddler on the Roof

High Gold Medal (CRU)

High Silver Medal (DMSC)

Highest Score Jr. Production (CRU)

Highest Score, Jr. Production (DMSC)

Both Hands

High Gold Medal (CRU)

Gold Medal (DMSC)

Breathe Me

Gold Medal (CRU)

High Silver Medal (DMSC)

I Believe In You

High Gold Medal (CRU)

Gold Medal (DMSC)

Bloom

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Platinum Medal (DMSC)
Judges' Choice Award (CRU)

Highest Score Senior Solo, 2nd Runner-Up (CRU)

Highest Score, Sr. Solo (DMSC)

Best Choreography, Sr. Solo (DMSC)

Top Lyrical, Sr. Solo (DMSC)

All at Sea

Platinum Medal (CRU)

High Silver Medal (DMSC)

Moonlight Sonata

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Platinum Medal (DMSC)

Highest Score Senior Solo, 1st Runner-Up (CRU)

Highest Score of Entire Competition, 2nd Runner-Up
(out of 200 entries!) (CRU)

Top Modern, Sr. Solo (DMSC)

The Night They Invented Champagne

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Platinum Medal (DMSC)

Top Musical Theater, Sr. Solo (DMSC)

Most Entertaining, Sr. Solo (DMSC)

Where Is My Love

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Platinum Medal (DMSC)

Judges' Choice Award (CRU)

Best Choreography, 1st Runner-Up (CRU)

Highest Score Teen Duo/Trio (CRU)

Highest Score of Entire Competition, 1st Runner-Up
(out of 200 entries!) (CRU)

On the Town

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Gold Medal (DMSC)

24

High Gold Medal (CRU)

The Scientist

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Platinum Medal (DMSC)

Highest Score Teen Small Group (CRU)

Top Lyrical, Sr. Division (DMSC)

2nd Highest Score, Sr. Division (DMSC)

Acapella

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Gold Medal (DMSC)

Highest Score Teen Small Group, 2nd Runner-Up (CRU)

Top Tap, Sr. Division (DMSC)

Beat It

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Gold Medal (DMSC)

Highest Score Teen Large Group, 2nd Runner-Up (CRU)

Silent All These Years

High Gold Medal (CRU)

High Silver Medal (DMSC)

Breakable

Gold Medal (CRU)

The Gods Love Nubia

Platinum Medal (CRU)

Platinum Medal (DMSC)

Top Open, Sr. Division (DMSC)

Another Day at the Office

High Gold Medal (CRU)

Gold Medal (DMSC)

Most Entertaining, Sr. Division (DMSC)

CAPA Dancers Selected to Be Models at Cathy Roe's National Fashion Show

Rebecca Carter

Brynnleigh Bowman

Michaela Posner

CAPA Dancers Selected to Be Dancers in Cathy Roe's National Dance Spectacular

Delaney Santos

Emily Ireland

Diamonique Bell

CAPA Dancers Selected to Be in Cathy Roe's Producers' Dream Dance Company

Kelly Klein

Megan Cecena

Michele Carter

The following students were selected to receive scholarships to next year's Dance Masters of Southern California convention:

Natalie McIntyre, Beg. Lyrical

Taylor Brown, Beg. Hip Hop

Alanna Hurd, Beg. Musical Theater

Kendyl Yokoyama, Int. Musical Theater

Delaney Santos, Int. Lyrical

Michele Carter, Adv. Hip Hop

Way to go, Emily!

Emily Buczek-Ireland qualified to compete in the 2008 Showstoppers Performing Arts National Finals in Anaheim which took place in July. She received a Platinum Award as well as the Highest score for Junior Ballet Solos.

Congratulations Michele!

Michele Carter was awarded the title Teen Miss Dance of America 2008-1st Runner Up! She was also the recipient of the Dance Masters of America Ballet Scholarship.
Click here to see her winning performance.
CONGRATULATIONS MICHELE!!

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Competition Dates:

Cathy Roe Ultimate Dance
March 13-14, 2010 (previously scheduled for March 6-7)
Miliken High School
2800 Snowden Ave., Long Beach, CA  90815

Spotlight Dance Cup
March 19-21
Polytechnic High School
1600 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA  90813
*There is a special rate of $119/night at the Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport. To reserve rooms,
please call 562-597-4401 and ask for the Spotlight Dance Cup rate.

Showstopper Dance Championships
May 28-31 *Memorial Day Weekend
Disneyland Hotel
1150 W. Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
*There is a special rate of $159/ night at the Disneyland Hotel and $149/night at the Paradise Pier Hotel.
Please call 714-520-5005 and ask for the Showstopper Rate.  Please ask about special cancellation policies
before booking.

For those of you who have not competed before, the dates above are for the entire competition. If your dancer is performing in one dance, then they will only have to be there for one day. Unfortunately, competition schedules are not available until 1-2 weeks before the competition.  I will send and post schedules as soon as I receive them.

Maggie's Schedule for February
Saturday Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20:
1-2 Kendyl
2-3 Kraken
3-3:15 Analynn
3:15-3:45 Triplets
3:45-4 Katarina
4-4:30 Cristy

Sunday Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 21, Feb 28
11-12 Pick A Little
12-1 That's How Rhythm Was Born
1-1:30 Michaela

Daniella's Schedule Sunday, Feb 21
9:30-11 Jai Ho
10:45-12:15 Walking On Air and Locomotion
12:15-1:15 I'm Good I'm Gone
1:15-2:30 Delaney Dominique and Ashley

*Maggie's Rhythm will rehearse from 12:30-1:30PM this date only.  
These times overlap a bit to allow for costume fitting.

Pan's Labrynth
Saturday Feb 13:  I will leave music at the front desk with Jill.  Please have all girls attend and rehearse from 10-10:30.  
Friday, February 19 3:30-4:30PM
Saturday, Feb 20 10-10:30AM
Friday, February 26 3:30-4:30PM
Saturday, Feb 27 10-10:30AM and Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, March 6 10-10:30AM

Crystal's Trio
Saturday Feb 13:  I will leave music at the front desk with Jill.  Please rehearse on your own.  
Saturday, Feb 20, 27, March 6 10:30-11AM

Be Our Guest
Saturday Feb 13: No rehearsal
Friday, Feb 19 4:30-5:30PM
Saturday, Feb 20 11-11:30AM
Friday Feb 26 4:30-5:30PM
Saturday, Feb 27 11-11:30 and Dress Rehearsal

If We Hold On Together
Saturday Feb 13: No rehearsal
Saturday Feb 20 11:30-12
Sunday Feb 21 2-3:30PM
Saturday Feb 27 11:30-12 and Dress Rehearsal
Saturday March 6 11:30-12
Sunday March 7 2-3:30PM

The Girl In 14G
Saturday Feb 13: No rehearsal
Saturday Feb 20 12-12:30
Sunday Feb 21 12:30-2
Saturday Feb 27 12-12:30 and Dress Rehearsal
Saturday March 6 12-12:30
Sunday March 7 12:30-2

Story Of My Life
Saturday Feb 13: No rehearsal
Saturday Feb 20 12:30-1
Sunday Feb 21 11-12:30
Saturday Feb 27 12:30-1 and Dress Rehearsal
Saturday March 6 12:30-1
Sunday March 7 11-12:30

There's No Business Like Show Business
Saturday Feb 13: No rehearsal
Friday Feb 19 5:30-6:30PM
Saturday Feb 20 1-2PM
Friday Feb 26 5:30-6:30PM
Saturday Feb 27 1-2PM and Dress Rehearsal
Saturday March 6 1-2PM

Mama I'm A Big Girl Now
Saturday Feb 13: No rehearsal
Friday Feb 19 6:30-7:30PM*
Saturday Feb 20 2-3PM
Friday Feb 26 6:30-7:30PM*
Saturday Feb 27 2-2:30 and Dress Rehearsal
Saturday March 6 2-3PM

Thanks everyone!  Let Maggie and/or me know if any of these are a problem!  

Lauren
Lauren

Following is a list of required shoes and tights colors and styles required for competition. Dancers should have the correct shoes and
tights for dress rehearsal. If you are unable to get a certain item, please contact me immediately. All Pink Tights should be Capezio Pink or Body Wrappers Pink. All Tan Tights should be Body Wrappers Suntan or Capezio Light Suntan.  

1) Jai Ho
    Shoes: Nude Foot Undeez
    Tights: Tan Footless Tights
2) Walking On Air
    Shoes: Black Slip-on Jazz
    Tights: Black Fishnets and Tan Footed
3) Mario Hip Hop
    Shoes: Converse-- Boys: black/white, Taylor, Nikki, Whitney: Green/ White, Katarina, Claire,  Mariah: Red/White
    Tights: none (socks provided)
4) Michael Forever
    Shoes:  Pink Satin Ballet Slippers with ribbons
    Tights: Pink Footed
5) Dance at Night
    Shoes: Black Pointe Shoes,
    Tights: Tan Footed Body Tights (backless)
6) To Make You Feel My Love
    Shoes: Nude Foot Undeez    
    Tights: Tan Footless
7) We Both Reached for the Gun
    Shoes: Black Slip-on Jazz
    Tights: Black Fishnets and Tan Footed
8) Fools Are We
    Shoes: see Ashley
    Tights: see Ashley
    *All dancers provide black boy shorts.  
9) Composition 8
    Shoes: see Ashley
    Tights: see Ashley
10) Newsies
    Shoes: Black Lace-up Tap
    Tights: Tan Footed
11) Be Our Guest
    Shoes: Waiters: Black Lace-up Tap, Waitresses: Tan Lace-up Tap
    Tights: Waiters: Black Footed, Waitresses: Tan Footed
12) The Girl in 14G
    Shoes: Tan Slip-on Jazz
    Tights: Tan Footed
13) Zari's Modern
    Shoes: see Zari
    Tights: see Zari
14) The Kraken
    Shoes: Black Lace-up Tap
    Tights: black leggings included with costume
15) Pick-a-Little
    Shoes: Tan Lace-up Tap
    Tights: Tan Footed
16) That's How Rhythm Was Born
    Shoes:  Tan Lace-up Tap
    Tights: White Fishnets (included with costume) and Tan Footed
17) If We Hold On Together
    Shoes: Nude Foot Undeez    
    Tights: Tan Footless
18) Story of My Life
    Shoes: Ari, Mackenzie- Black Ballet Slippers, Bella B, Bella M, Kailee, Madison, Kira- Tan Slip-on Jazz Shoes, Madeline, Alyssa- 
    Black Slip-on Jazz Shoes
    Tights: Tan Footed
19) There's No Business Like Show Business
    Shoes: Black Lace-up Jazz
    Tights: Black Footed or Black Socks
20) Mama I'm A Big Girl Now
    Shoes: Tan Slip On Jazz
    Tights: Tan Footed
21) Pan's Labrynth
    Shoes: none
    Tights: none
    *All dancers provide black boy shorts.  
22) I'm Good I'm Gone
    Shoes: Black Slip-on Jazz
    Tights: Black Fishnets over Tan Footed
23) Locomotion
    Shoes: Tan Character
    Tights: Tan Footed and Tan Fishnets
24) Sibling Rivalry
    Shoes: flesh canvas ballet slippers
    Tights: none
25) Sur le Fil
    Shoes:  see Ashley
    Tights: see Ashley
26) Triplets
    Shoes: Tan Lace-up Tap
    Tights: Tan footed

Competition Dates:


Cathy Roe Ultimate Dance
March 13-14, 2010 (previously scheduled for March 6-7)
Miliken High School
2800 Snowden Ave., Long Beach, CA  90815

Spotlight Dance Cup
March 19-21
Polytechnic High School
1600 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA  90813
*There is a special rate of $119/night at the Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport. To reserve rooms,
please call 562-597-4401 and ask for the Spotlight Dance Cup rate.

Showstopper Dance Championships
May 28-31 *Memorial Day Weekend
Disneyland Hotel
1150 W. Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
*There is a special rate of $159/ night at the Disneyland Hotel and $149/night at the Paradise Pier Hotel.
Please call 714-520-5005 and ask for the Showstopper Rate.  Please ask about special cancellation policies
before booking.

For those of you who have not competed before, the dates above are for the entire competition. If your dancer is performing in one dance, then they will only have to be there for one day. Unfortunately, competition schedules are not available until 1-2 weeks before the competition.  I will send and post schedules as soon as I receive them.

If you have any photos you would like to share, please email them to sharene@pidesign.com.