The British Association of Teachers of Dancing

NA Trixie Hardy Theatre Dance Scholarships Results & Report

2023 JUNIOR BALLET WINNER

ERICA MOTA -NEEDHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE

JUNIOR BALLET RUNNER-UP

GRACE SCOTLAND – NEEDHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE

BEST JUNIOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATE

XEE APRILE – FOUR SEASONS DANCE ACADEMY

JUNIOR FOURTH PLACE

TINA SADLER  – THE CUMBRAE SCHOOL OF DANCING

JUNIOR FIFTH PLACE

LEIGHTON SWAN – ZERO GRAVITY DANCE COMPANY

JUNIOR SIXTH PLACE

ANNE SIMPSON – ZERO GRAVITY DANCE COMPANY

2023 SENIOR BALLET WINNER

ROSALIE VILLENEUVE– LE PRISME CULTUREL INC

SENIOR BALLET RUNNER-UP

LÉANNE TREMBLAY – LE PRISME CULTUREL INC

BEST SENIOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATE

MAXINE FARHA – THE CUMBRAE SCHOOL OF DANCING

SENIOR BALLET FOURTH PLACE

MIA MAINVILLE– KALI ANDREWS DANCE COMPANY INC

SENIOR BALLET FIFTH PLACE

SOPHIA MEYER – NEEDHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE

TIED SENIOR BALLET SIXTH PLACE

LAURA HARQUAIL – THE CUMBRAE SCHOOL OF DANCING
SASHA BURRELL – THE CUMBRAE SCHOOL OF DANCING

2023 JUNIOR TAP/STAGE WINNER

KIERA RAMDEEN – JACQUELINE’S SCHOOL OF DANCE

JUNIOR TAP/STAGE RUNNER-UP

ERICA MOTA – NEEDHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE

BEST JUNIOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATE

ABIGAIL PEDWYSOCKI – ART IN MOTION

JUNIOR TAP/STAGE FOURTH PLACE

REESE HEISTERKAMP – LEISA’S SCHOOL OF DANCE

TIED JUNIOR TAP/STAGE FIFTH PLACE

REBECCA HANSEN – ART IN MOTION
HUNTER BOGART – DANCE FACTOR STUDIOS LTD

JUNIOR TAP/STAGE SIXTH PLACE

AVA ALCAIDINHO – NEEDHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE

2023 SENIOR STAGE/TAP WINNER

KARINA TAMMY LEE – PIQUE DANCE STUDIO

SENIOR STAGE/TAP RUNNER-UP

SOPHIA SANTOMERO- JENNIFER’S ARTS IN MOTION

BEST SENIOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATE

JENNIFER WEEKS – DANCE FACTOR STUDIOS LTD

SENIOR STAGE/TAP FOURTH PLACE

TARYNN HUGGAN- PIQUE DANCE STUDIO

SENIOR STAGE/TAP FIFTH PLACE

GRACE GRENKE – CHROME DANCE CENTRE

SENIOR STAGE/TAP SIXTH PLACE

EMILIENNE CHABOT – DANCE FITAZZET

2023 JUNIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ WINNER

JOCELYN THIABAULT – DENISE LESTER DANCE ACADEMY

JUNIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ RUNNER-UP

TARYNN HUGGAN – PIQUE DANCE STUDIO

BEST JUNIOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATE

ZOIE COLLINS – ANA-MARIA’S DANCE ACADEMY

JUNIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ FOURTH PLACE

AALIYAH DOUGLAS – THEATRE DANCE ACADEMY

TIED JUNIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ FIFTH PLACE

VIVIAN ARSENEAULT – ANA-MARIA’S DANCE ACADEMY
LEIGHTON SWAN – ZERO GRAVITY DANCE COMPANY

JUNIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ SIXTH PLACE

EMMA LALICH – NEEDHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE

2023 SENIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ WINNER

SOPHIE MEYER – NEEDHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE

SENIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ RUNNER-UP

KARINA TAMMY LEE – PIQUE DANCE STUDIO

BEST SENIOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATE

SOPHIE JEAN – PIQUE DANCE STUDIO

SENIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ FOURTH PLACE

ISABELLA THOMPSON – NEEDHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE

TIED SENIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ FIFTH PLACE

MIA MAINVILLE – KALI ANDREWS DANCE COMPANY INC
MAIZY BRYANS – NEEDHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE

SENIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ SIXTH PLACE

REESE LENARDON- KALI ANDREWS DANCE COMPANY INC

 

North American Trixie Hardy Scholarships 2023

The Trixie Hardy North American Theatre Scholarships may have come and gone; however, the memories will last a lifetime. This year’s event took place at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel, a fabulous venue with plenty of pluses for all of the Teachers and Dancers.

October 20-22nd was a weekend not to forget. It has been a long time coming and it did not disappoint. Over 39 Studios took part in this prestigious event and the dancers were all exceptional, motivated, and thrilled to be back at doing what they love.

Our Scholarship nominees selected, were some of the top students in North America and travelled across Country to participate, and we were thrilled to have them back.

Guest Lecturers included Jay T Schramek (Toronto), Christine Grace (England) and Ian McLeod (Scotland). This team of fabulous instructors put the candidates through invigorating, fun, perfectly conducted and coordinated classes to show off each dancer’s talent.

This year we would also like to recognize the Exceptional Pianist for our Ballet Classes Mr. Erik Geddis, the perfect accompanist who made everyone want to dance.

A Thank you must also go out to the Volunteers who took time out of their busy weekend to assist with making the Scholarship run smoothly. Members from the Toronto, Eastern Ontario and Western Ontario Regions all stepped in to assist keeping everything on time and stress free.

The Weekend definitely ended on a high note with Packed Sunday Workshops run by the Toronto Region. Classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Street/Hip Hop were all well received by our Teachers and Students. The Area’s Top Choreographers as well as our Guest Instructors all helped make the classes creative and energized, smile and laughter could be heard throughout the Ballrooms.

Teachers thank you for your continued support of our North American Trixie Hardy Scholarships. Thank you for entrusting us with your students dance education. We hope to see all of you Next Year.

Shelagh Connolly