2024 JUNIOR BALLET WINNER
DANIELLE ABOUNEHME – PIQUE DANCE STUDIO
JUNIOR BALLET RUNNER-UP
CHLOE THOMPSON – PIQUE DANCE STUDIO
BEST JUNIOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATE
CADE ROWSOME – TK DANCEWORX
JUNIOR FOURTH PLACE
PIPER PHILLIPS – PIQUE DANCE STUDIO
JUNIOR FIFTH PLACE
LAUGHLIN HEADON-GRAY – PIQUE DANCE STUDIO
JUNIOR SIXTH PLACE
ADDISON WEATHERUP – JENNIFER’S ARTS IN MOTION
2024 SENIOR BALLET WINNER
LILY-ROSE GAGNE– LE PRISME CULTUREL INC
SENIOR BALLET RUNNER-UP
MAXINE FARHA – THE CUMBRAE SCHOOL OF DANCE
BEST SENIOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATE
SAMANTHA HOUSTON – TK DANCEWORX
SENIOR BALLET FOURTH PLACE
LAURA HARQUAIL – THE CUMBRAE SCHOOL OF DANCE
SENIOR BALLET FIFTH PLACE
MONACO SMITH – NEEDHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE
SENIOR BALLET SIXTH PLACE
AZAELLE LAROUCHE – LE PRISME CULTUREL INC
2024 JUNIOR TAP/STAGE WINNER
TRISHCIA SERRANO – STAR DANCE ACADEMY
JUNIOR TAP/STAGE RUNNER-UP
SHAMILA CHOUDHURY – STAR DANCE ACADEMY
BEST JUNIOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATE
PIPER PHILLIPS – PIQUE DANCE STUDIO
JUNIOR TAP/STAGE FOURTH PLACE
SAMANTHA TENNANT – BARTOSIK – THEATRE DANCE ACADEMY
JUNIOR TAP/STAGE FIFTH PLACE
CASEY COATUP – TK DANCEWORX
JUNIOR TAP/STAGE SIXTH PLACE
SARAH GIRARD – STAR DANCE ACADEMY
2024 SENIOR STAGE/TAP WINNER
SOPHIA SANTOMERO- JENNIFER’S ARTS IN MOTION
SENIOR STAGE/TAP RUNNER-UP
EMILIENNE CHABOT – DANCE FITAZZET
BEST SENIOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATE
TARYNN HUGGAN – PIQUE DANCE STUDIO
SENIOR STAGE/TAP FOURTH PLACE
ERICA MOTA – NEEDHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE
SENIOR STAGE/TAP FIFTH PLACE
JENNIFER WEEKS – DANCE FACTOR STUDIOS LTD.
SENIOR STAGE/TAP SIXTH PLACE
SOPHIE JEAN – PIQUE DANCE STUDIO
2024 JUNIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ WINNER
AALIYAH DOUGLAS – THEATRE DANCE ACADEMY
JUNIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ RUNNER-UP
ABIGAIL BRYSON – THEATRE DANCE ACADEMY
BEST JUNIOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATE
CADE ROWSOME – TK DANCEWORX
JUNIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ FOURTH PLACE
CLAIRE ROBERTS – THEATRE DANCE ACADEMY
JUNIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ FIFTH PLACE
MEGAN MINTEN – DANCE FACTOR STUDIOS LTD.
JUNIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ SIXTH PLACE
HAILEY WAGG – THEATRE DANCE ACADEMY
2024 SENIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ WINNER
SOPHIE JEAN – PIQUE DANCE STUDIO
SENIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ RUNNER-UP
MAIZY BRYANS – NEEDHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE
BEST SENIOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATE
MONACO SMITH – NEEDHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE
SENIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ FOURTH PLACE
SAMANTHA HOUSTON – TK DANCEWORX
SENIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ FIFTH PLACE
ERICA MOTA – NEEDHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE
SENIOR MODERN DANCE/JAZZ SIXTH PLACE
ANNE SIMPSON – ZERO GRAVITY DANCE COMPANY
North American Trixie Hardy Scholarships 2024
Another very busy weekend for all Candidates at the Trixie Hardy Scholarships in Toronto October 25th & 26th 2024. With over 300 dancers and 35 schools in attendance it was a testament to the superior work of the BATD Teachers and their students.
The exceptional talent, drive, and enthusiasm from each student made it an exciting weekend for all, whether you danced or not.
The Scholarships classes were superior in content, fun and creativity and with the expertise of our Instructors Ian McLeod, Jay T. Schramek and Sarah Sordoni, every student was a B.A.T.D. Star.
Our pianist Erik Geddis returned once again and made every Ballet Candidate, Teacher and Parent fall in love with live music. We are extremely grateful.
Classes moved smoothly between sessions and before you know it, the day was done. With our candidates’ placements showing strength from our many talented teachers and regions. Congratulations to you all.
Volunteers, your assistance did not go unnoticed and is certainly appreciated. A special shout out to Beverly, Jacqueline, Janice, Alicia, Amber, Meg and Kristen, with many others to mention. Thank You!!
The Weekend definitely ended on a high note with a Jam Packed Workshop sponsored by the Toronto Region. Classes from Ballet to Musical Theatre and everything in between was the highlight of our Mini’s to Seniors. The Area’s Top Choreographers as well as Guest Instructors all helped make the day exciting with positive vibes from everyone.
Thank you to our President Elma Whyte and General Secretary Mark Anderson for their attendance, their kind words of praise and their willingness to make sure each and every child was recognized. Our Teachers Q & A was appreciated by all, let’s do it again next year.
Teachers thank you for your continued support and entrusting us with your students’ dance education.
We look forward to seeing you next year!
Shelagh Connolly