We are bursting with pride to announce the outstanding achievements of our incredible company dancers from Art In Motion Dance Studio at the recent Starpower Nationals in Branson, MO! Our talented dancers have brought home numerous National Championships, showcasing their dedication, skill, and artistry on the national stage. The energy and passion displayed throughout the week were truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be prouder of each and every dancer who represented Art in Motion Dance Studio.
National Championship Titles in Advanced Division
Our dancers dominated the Advanced Division, securing top honors across various categories. The hard work and rigorous training at Art in Motion Dance Studio truly paid off, as our students delivered exceptional performances.
Solo Performances
In the fiercely competitive solo categories, Art in Motion dancers captured multiple top placements:
- Mini Solos Level 2 (Intermediate): Brooklyne Jones secured 3rd place, followed closely by Briella Bielema in 4th. Brooklyne was also recognized as 2nd Intermediate Petite Miss Starpower, with Briella taking 3rd.
- Junior Solos Level 3 (Advanced): Aria Pape claimed the 1st place National Champion title, with Kiley Browning and Owen Gough achieving impressive 9th and 11th place finishes respectively.
- Teen Solos Level 3 (Advanced): Laila Wells took home 1st place, Mallory Hobbs earned 3rd, Olivia Kamerer placed 9th, and Brynn Thornsbrough finished in 12th place.
- Senior Solos Level 3 (Advanced): Kati Fleck achieved 2nd place, Alyx Gardner 3rd, Katherine Liagridonis 5th, Chloe Jung 9th, Sarah Jacobs 12th, and Momoe Tanaka 14th.
Alt text: Aria Pape, Junior Miss Starpower and National Champion solo dancer from Art in Motion Dance Studio, performing a dynamic routine at Starpower Nationals.
Duet and Trio Excellence
Our duets and trios demonstrated exceptional teamwork and artistry, earning remarkable accolades:
- Duet/Trios Advanced Level:
- Mini: “Back To The Start” – 3rd Place
- Junior: “Anatomy” – 2nd Place
- Teen: “Tale As Old As Time” – 1st Place National Champions, “Solitary Song” – 3rd Place, “Lose My Breath” – 6th Place, “Medicine” – 9th Place
- Senior: “Infinite Confinement” – 1st Place National Champions, “A Change Is Gonna Come” – 2nd Place, “Exile” – 3rd Place, “Someday On My Mind” – 5th Place
Alt text: Teen dancers from Art in Motion Dance Studio performing their award-winning duet “Tale As Old As Time” at the Starpower National competition.
Group Dominance
Art In Motion Dance Studio’s group routines were a force to be reckoned with, securing numerous National Championship titles and top placements:
- Small Groups Intermediate Level: “Born To Run” – 3rd Place, “Tea Party” – 5th Place. “Born To Run” also achieved finalist status in the Premier (Intermediate) Battle of the Stars Finals.
- Small Groups Advanced Level:
- Mini: “The Most Beautiful Things” – 2nd Place, “Here I Am” – 3rd Place, “Tough Love” – 8th Place
- Junior: “Days Like This” – 1st Place National Champions, “Thank God I Do” – 8th Place
- Teen: “Sleeping On The Blacktop” – 2nd Place, “Mine” – 4th Place
- Senior: “Out Of The Woods” – 1st Place National Champions, “Watch Me Walk” – 2nd Place, “You Lost Me” – 3rd Place, “I’m Invisible” – 4th Place, “Never Letting Go” – 9th Place
- Large Groups Advanced Level:
- Mini: “Little Cloud” – 1st Place National Champions, “Pennsylvania 6-5000” – 6th Place
- Junior: “We Are The Truth” – 1st Place National Champions, “Warrior” – 4th Place
- Teen: “Just A Girl” – 1st Place National Champions
- Senior: “New York State Of Mind” – 1st Place National Champions, “Mercy On Me” – 3rd Place
- Lines Advanced Level:
- Mini: “Shark Party” – 2nd Place
- Junior: “Money” – 1st Place National Champions
- Teen: “The Search” – 1st Place National Champions
- Senior: “Bridge Over Troubled Water” – 2nd Place
- Grand Lines Advanced Level (11 & Under): “AIM FOR JOY!” – 1st Place National Champions
Alt text: Junior dancers from Art in Motion Dance Studio performing their National Champion winning large group routine “We Are The Truth” at the Starpower National competition in Branson.
Battle of the Stars and Victory Cup Champions
Our dancers continued their winning streak in the prestigious Battle of the Stars and Victory Cup competitions:
- Battle Of The Stars Advanced Solo Championships:
- Junior: Aria Pape (Junior Miss Starpower) – 1st Place, Owen Gough (Junior Mr Starpower) – 1st Place
- Teen: Laila Wells (Teen Miss Starpower) – 1st Place, Max Petersen (Teen Mr Starpower) – 1st Place, Mallory Hobbs – Finalist
- Senior: Kati Fleck (Senior Miss Starpower) – 1st Place, Alyx Gardner – 2nd Place, Katherine Liagridonis – Finalist, Kash Farrell (Mr Starpower) – 3rd Place
- “Born To Run” – Finalist in Level 2 (Intermediate) groups ages 11 & under
- Advanced Battle of The Stars Championships:
- Mini Small Group: “The Most Beautiful Things” – 2nd Place
- Mini Large Group: “Little Cloud” – 1st Place
- Mini Line: “Shark Party” – 2nd Place
- VICTORY CUP MINI AGE DIVISION: “LITTLE CLOUD”
- Junior Small Group: “Days Like This” – 2nd Place
- Junior Large Group: “We Are The Truth” – 1st Place
- Junior Line: “Money”
- VICTORY CUP JUNIOR AGE DIVISION: “WE ARE THE TRUTH”
- Teen Small Group: “Sleeping On The Blacktop” – 1st Place
- Teen Large Group: “Just A Girl” – 1st Place
- Teen Line: “The Search” – 1st Place
- VICTORY CUP WINNER TEEN AGE: “JUST A GIRL”
- Senior Small Group: “Out Of The Woods” – 3rd Place
- Senior Large Group: “NY State of Mind” – 2nd Place
- Senior Line: “Bridge Over Troubled Water” – 3rd Place
Special Recognitions
Beyond the championship titles, Art In Motion Dance Studio and its members received special awards acknowledging their exceptional talent and dedication:
- Choreography Awards: Skylee for “Days Like This,” Jared for “NY State Of Mind,” & Skylee named Choreographer of the Year for “Out Of The Woods.”
- 11 & under Performance of The Year: “The Adams Family” (based on acting/showmanship/musical theater quality)
- Discovery Spotlight Scholarship Recipients: Hannah Bustetter & Morgan Bates
- World Dance Pageant Scholarship Recipient: Katherine Liagridonis
- Excellence in Artistry Award: Art In Motion!
These accolades highlight the comprehensive excellence fostered at Art In Motion Dance Studio. From outstanding choreography to exceptional performance quality and artistry, our studio is committed to nurturing well-rounded dancers.
Alt text: Art In Motion Dance Studio dancers proudly displaying their trophies and awards after their successful week at Starpower Nationals, highlighting studio excellence.
The entire Art In Motion Dance Studio family congratulates all of our dancers on their remarkable achievements at Starpower Nationals! Your hard work, passion, and dedication are truly inspiring. We are honored to be a part of your dance journey and look forward to continued success. Join us at Art In Motion Dance Studio and become part of a winning team!
