Lancaster, Pa. – The Performing Arts Academy proudly celebrated an outstanding week of competition at the United States Tournament of Dance Nationals in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where dancers from both the Junior and Senior divisions delivered exceptional performances, earning numerous national titles, special awards, choreography honors, and scholarships.

The academy’s dancers showcased their dedication, artistry, and hard work, bringing home an impressive collection of awards across solos, duos/trios, small groups, large groups, productions, and specialty categories.

Junior Division Highlights

The Junior Division opened Nationals with outstanding results, including: Amazing Mayzie-3rd Place (9-10 Solo)- Leah De Matos

Proud Mary – 3rd Place (11-12 Duorrrio)

Big Noise -2nd Place (11-12 Duorrrio)

Happy and You Know It – 1st Place (9-1O Superior Aero) I Dreamed a Dream -1st Place (11-12 Small Group) Hanging By a Thread-1st Place (11-12 Large Group) Santa Maria-3rd Place (11-12 Large Group)

Mean Girls – 3rd Place Diamond Award Production Special Junior Awards

Emerald Award Winner – Happy and You Know It Contortion & Flexibility Award – Liana Gallotta Mary Lou Memorial Scholarship – Liana Gallotta Best Technical Aero Execution – Samba

Best Acrobatic Choreography – Happy and You Know It – Choreography by Meghan Frayne

Junior Choreography Awards

Black Hole – Amber Perkins Mean Girls – Jolie Schaub

Hanging By a Thread – Jolie Schaub

Senior Division Highlights

The Senior Division continued the momentum with an incredible showing, capturing multiple National Championships.

National Champions

The Immortals -1st Place (13-15 Aero Superior Small Group) Glory-1st Place (16-19 Aero Superior Small Group)

Cowboy Carter -1st Place (13-15 Hip Hop Superior) My Days – 1st Place (13-15 Solo) – Kaitlyn Schnar Rubber Man -1st Place (13-15 Large Group)

Additional Senior Awards

With or Without You – 3rd Place (13-15 Duo/Trio) Hey Pachuco – 2nd Place (13-15 Line)

Breathe-2nd Place (16-19 Solo)- Kaitlyn Kispert I’m a Woman – 3rd Place (16-19 Large Group)

Senior Specialty Awards

Aero Choreography Award – Wonka – Meghan Frayne

Hip Hop Choreography Award – Cowboy Carter – Sophia Miguel Tap Perfect Precision Award – Moses Supposes

Best Technical Execution – Kaitlyn Kispert Flannagan Memorial Cup – Gianna Casillo Verona Ellis Founders Award – Christain Jarquin Emerald Award Winner – Wonka

Top Crew – Cowboy Carter

Diamond Award Winner – Hey Pachuco

Senior Choreography Awards

Hey Pachuco – Elisabetta Spuria Rubber Man – Amber Perkins Woven Paths – Skylar Reinhert

National Title Winners

Young Miss Acrobat of the United States – Leah De Matos

Junior Miss Acrobat of the United States-Liana Gallotta Teen Miss Dance of the United States – Kaitlyn Schnaars Teen Mr. Dance of the United States – Christain Jarquin Teen Miss Acrobat of the United States – Victoria Califano Miss Acrobat of the United States – Charli Tone

A Weekend to Remember

The success at the United States Tournament of Dance Nationals reflects the incredibte commitment of the dancers, instructors, choreographers, and families who support the Performing Arts Academy throughout the season. From national championships to prestigious choreography awards and individual honors, the academy demonstrated excellence both on and off the stage.

Congratulations to every performer for an unforgettable Nationals. Your passion, determination, and teamwork made the Performing Arts Academy proud, and we can’t wait to see what next season brings! Come train with us at 194 Wanaque Ave Pompton Lakes NJ

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