2017/2018 - UNBELIEVABLE SEASON!
108 dancers...
32 teams...
...ONE GREAT SEASON!!!
32 teams...
...ONE GREAT SEASON!!!
Competition Season Highlights, 2018
Kids Artistic Review National Dance Competition, June 1 - 3, Redondo Beach, CA
VIDEO OF THE WEEK WINNERS - "It's Lit" and "It's Goin' Down," Choreography: Guy Amir
MOST ENTERTAINING AWARDS - "It's Lit" and "It's Goin' Down," Choreography: Guy Amir
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD ROUTINE - "High School Musical," Choreography: Jen Christman & Danielle Devens
PRIMARY LEVEL
PETITE SMALL GROUPS: 4th Overall - "Tiny Dancer," Choreography: Danielle Devens
PETITE LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - The Swaggy 500," Choreography: Guy Amir
2nd Overall - "Gossip Girls," Choreography: Danielle Devens
JUNIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Dance with Me," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
2nd Overall - "Oh So Quiet," Choreography: Danielle Devens
JUNIOR LARGE GROUPS: 2nd Overall - "Fancy," Choreography: Guy Amir
TEEN LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "It's Goin' Down," Choreography: Guy Amir
SECONDARY LEVEL
PETITE SMALL GROUPS: 3rd Overall - 'The Spicy Six," Choreography: Danielle Devens
PETITE LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "It's Lit," Choreography: Guy Amir
JUNIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Vienna" Choreography: Becca Johnson
5th Overall - "Maneater," Choreography: Becca Johnson
7th Overall - "Cut the Rope," Choreography: Becca Johnson
8th Overall - "Uptown," Choreography: Jen Christman
TEEN SMALL GROUPS: 8th Overall - "The Fire Within," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
TEEN LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "The Jam," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
TEEN SMALL GROUPS: 7th Overall - "What Have I Become," Choreography: Becca Johnson
10th Overall - "The Audition," Choreography: Jen Christman
SENIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Perfect Pitches," Choreography: Jen Christman
3rd Overall - "Woman's Work," Choreography: Becca Johnson
SENIOR LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Ending," Choreography: Becca Johnson
PRODUCTION
1st Overall - "High School Musical," Choreography: Jen Christman & Danielle Devens
SUPER LINE
2nd Overall - "No Limit," Choreography: Guy Amir
MANY SOLOS, DUETS, & TRIOS IN THE OVERALLS!
MANY TITLE WINNERS!
By far, the most difficult competition of the season! Great end to the regional season, GDA!!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK WINNERS - "It's Lit" and "It's Goin' Down," Choreography: Guy Amir
MOST ENTERTAINING AWARDS - "It's Lit" and "It's Goin' Down," Choreography: Guy Amir
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD ROUTINE - "High School Musical," Choreography: Jen Christman & Danielle Devens
PRIMARY LEVEL
PETITE SMALL GROUPS: 4th Overall - "Tiny Dancer," Choreography: Danielle Devens
PETITE LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - The Swaggy 500," Choreography: Guy Amir
2nd Overall - "Gossip Girls," Choreography: Danielle Devens
JUNIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Dance with Me," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
2nd Overall - "Oh So Quiet," Choreography: Danielle Devens
JUNIOR LARGE GROUPS: 2nd Overall - "Fancy," Choreography: Guy Amir
TEEN LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "It's Goin' Down," Choreography: Guy Amir
SECONDARY LEVEL
PETITE SMALL GROUPS: 3rd Overall - 'The Spicy Six," Choreography: Danielle Devens
PETITE LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "It's Lit," Choreography: Guy Amir
JUNIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Vienna" Choreography: Becca Johnson
5th Overall - "Maneater," Choreography: Becca Johnson
7th Overall - "Cut the Rope," Choreography: Becca Johnson
8th Overall - "Uptown," Choreography: Jen Christman
TEEN SMALL GROUPS: 8th Overall - "The Fire Within," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
TEEN LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "The Jam," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
TEEN SMALL GROUPS: 7th Overall - "What Have I Become," Choreography: Becca Johnson
10th Overall - "The Audition," Choreography: Jen Christman
SENIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Perfect Pitches," Choreography: Jen Christman
3rd Overall - "Woman's Work," Choreography: Becca Johnson
SENIOR LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Ending," Choreography: Becca Johnson
PRODUCTION
1st Overall - "High School Musical," Choreography: Jen Christman & Danielle Devens
SUPER LINE
2nd Overall - "No Limit," Choreography: Guy Amir
MANY SOLOS, DUETS, & TRIOS IN THE OVERALLS!
MANY TITLE WINNERS!
By far, the most difficult competition of the season! Great end to the regional season, GDA!!
Spotlight Dance Cup, April 26 - 29, Redondo Beach, CA
STUDIO SWEEPSTAKES WINNER - Highest percentage of total entries earning a Diamond award
INDUSTRY DANCE WINNER - "The Audition," Choreography: Jen Christman
NOVICE GEMS LEVEL
PETITE SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Tiny Dancer," Choreography: Danielle Devens
3rd Overall - "Country Cuties," Choreography: Danielle Devens
PETITE LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Gossip Girls," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - "The Swaggy 500," Choreography: Guy Amir
JUNIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Dance with Me," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
5th Overall - "Oh So Quiet," Choreography: Danielle Devens
JUNIOR LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Fancy," Choreography: Guy Amir
FUTURE GEMS LEVEL
PETITE SMALL GROUPS: 2nd Overall - "Eye on the Sparrow," Choreography: Danielle Devens
THE CUT ABOVE AWARD: 'The Spicy Six," Choreography: Danielle Devens
PETITE LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "It's Lit," Choreography: Guy Amir
JUNIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall & THE TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD - "Maneater," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Vienna" Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "Cut the Rope," Choreography: Becca Johnson
8th Overall - "Uptown," Choreography: Jen Christman
TEEN SMALL GROUPS: 9th Overall - "Pressure," Choreography: Jen Christman
10th Overall - "The Fire Within," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
TEEN LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "The Jam," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
4th Overall - "It's Goin Down," Choreography: Guy Amir
ELITE GEMS LEVEL
TEEN SMALL GROUPS: 3rd Overall - "The Audition," Choreography: Jen Christman
SENIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Woman's Work," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Summertime," Choreography: Becca Johnson
SENIOR LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Ending," Choreography: Becca Johnson
PRODUCTION
2nd Overall - "High School Musical," Choreography: Jen Christman & Danielle Devens
Many solo, duet/trio overall wins!
SENIOR TITLE WINNER
JUNIOR & SENIOR DANCE DOWN WINNERS
DUET/TRIO TRIPLE CROWN WINNER
SOLO TRIPLE CROWN WINNER
LONG weekend against some very technical studios! Amazing job, GDA!!
STUDIO SWEEPSTAKES WINNER - Highest percentage of total entries earning a Diamond award
INDUSTRY DANCE WINNER - "The Audition," Choreography: Jen Christman
NOVICE GEMS LEVEL
PETITE SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Tiny Dancer," Choreography: Danielle Devens
3rd Overall - "Country Cuties," Choreography: Danielle Devens
PETITE LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Gossip Girls," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - "The Swaggy 500," Choreography: Guy Amir
JUNIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Dance with Me," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
5th Overall - "Oh So Quiet," Choreography: Danielle Devens
JUNIOR LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Fancy," Choreography: Guy Amir
FUTURE GEMS LEVEL
PETITE SMALL GROUPS: 2nd Overall - "Eye on the Sparrow," Choreography: Danielle Devens
THE CUT ABOVE AWARD: 'The Spicy Six," Choreography: Danielle Devens
PETITE LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "It's Lit," Choreography: Guy Amir
JUNIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall & THE TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD - "Maneater," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Vienna" Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "Cut the Rope," Choreography: Becca Johnson
8th Overall - "Uptown," Choreography: Jen Christman
TEEN SMALL GROUPS: 9th Overall - "Pressure," Choreography: Jen Christman
10th Overall - "The Fire Within," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
TEEN LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "The Jam," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
4th Overall - "It's Goin Down," Choreography: Guy Amir
ELITE GEMS LEVEL
TEEN SMALL GROUPS: 3rd Overall - "The Audition," Choreography: Jen Christman
SENIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Woman's Work," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Summertime," Choreography: Becca Johnson
SENIOR LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Ending," Choreography: Becca Johnson
PRODUCTION
2nd Overall - "High School Musical," Choreography: Jen Christman & Danielle Devens
Many solo, duet/trio overall wins!
SENIOR TITLE WINNER
JUNIOR & SENIOR DANCE DOWN WINNERS
DUET/TRIO TRIPLE CROWN WINNER
SOLO TRIPLE CROWN WINNER
LONG weekend against some very technical studios! Amazing job, GDA!!
Thunderstruck Dance Competition, March 2 - 4, San Diego, CA
TOP STUDIO AWARD
TAP EXCELLENCE EYE OF THE STORM AWARD - "Uptown," Choreography: Jen Christman
MOST ENTERTAINING EYE OF THE STORM AWARD - "High School Musical," Choreography: Jen Christman & Danielle Devens
FUTURE STAR LEVEL
PETITE SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Tiny Dancer," Choreography: Danielle Devens
5th Overall - "Country Cuties," Choreography: Danielle Devens
PETITE LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "The Swaggy 500," Choreography: Guy Amir
2nd Overall - "Gossip Girls," Choreography: Danielle Devens
JUNIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Dance with Me," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
5th Overall - "Oh So Quiet," Choreography: Danielle Devens
JUNIOR LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Fancy," Choreography: Guy Amir
SHOOTING STAR LEVEL
PETITE SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Eye on the Sparrow," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - 'The Spicy Six," Choreography: Danielle Devens
PETITE LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "It's Lit," Choreography: Guy Amir
JUNIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Vienna" Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Maneater," Choreography: Becca Johnson
4th Overall - "Uptown," Choreography: Jen Christman
7th Overall - "Cut the Rope," Choreography: Becca Johnson
TEEN SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "The Fire Within," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
6th Overall - "Stairway to Heaven," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
7th Overall - "Pressure," Choreography: Jen Christman
TEEN LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "The Jam," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
5th Overall - "It's Goin Down," Choreography: Guy Amir
6th Overall - "Bring the Action," Choreography: Jen Christman
ROCK STAR LEVEL
TEEN SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "The Audition," Choreography: Jen Christman
2nd Overall - "Sigh No More," Choreography: Jen Christman
3rd Overall - "What Have I Become," Choreography: Becca Johnson
TEEN LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "No Limit," Choreography: Guy Amir
SENIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Woman's Work," Choreography: Becca Johnson
4th Overall - "Summertime," Choreography: Becca Johnson
SENIOR LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Ending," Choreography: Becca Johnson
PRODUCTION
1st Overall - "High School Musical," Choreography: Jen Christman & Danielle Devens
Many solo, duet/trio overall wins!
MANY TITLE WINNERS!!
FAR DRIVE AGAINST NEW STUDIOS!
INCREDIBLE WEEKEND, GDA!!
TOP STUDIO AWARD
TAP EXCELLENCE EYE OF THE STORM AWARD - "Uptown," Choreography: Jen Christman
MOST ENTERTAINING EYE OF THE STORM AWARD - "High School Musical," Choreography: Jen Christman & Danielle Devens
FUTURE STAR LEVEL
PETITE SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Tiny Dancer," Choreography: Danielle Devens
5th Overall - "Country Cuties," Choreography: Danielle Devens
PETITE LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "The Swaggy 500," Choreography: Guy Amir
2nd Overall - "Gossip Girls," Choreography: Danielle Devens
JUNIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Dance with Me," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
5th Overall - "Oh So Quiet," Choreography: Danielle Devens
JUNIOR LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Fancy," Choreography: Guy Amir
SHOOTING STAR LEVEL
PETITE SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Eye on the Sparrow," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - 'The Spicy Six," Choreography: Danielle Devens
PETITE LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "It's Lit," Choreography: Guy Amir
JUNIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Vienna" Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Maneater," Choreography: Becca Johnson
4th Overall - "Uptown," Choreography: Jen Christman
7th Overall - "Cut the Rope," Choreography: Becca Johnson
TEEN SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "The Fire Within," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
6th Overall - "Stairway to Heaven," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
7th Overall - "Pressure," Choreography: Jen Christman
TEEN LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "The Jam," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
5th Overall - "It's Goin Down," Choreography: Guy Amir
6th Overall - "Bring the Action," Choreography: Jen Christman
ROCK STAR LEVEL
TEEN SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "The Audition," Choreography: Jen Christman
2nd Overall - "Sigh No More," Choreography: Jen Christman
3rd Overall - "What Have I Become," Choreography: Becca Johnson
TEEN LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "No Limit," Choreography: Guy Amir
SENIOR SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Woman's Work," Choreography: Becca Johnson
4th Overall - "Summertime," Choreography: Becca Johnson
SENIOR LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Ending," Choreography: Becca Johnson
PRODUCTION
1st Overall - "High School Musical," Choreography: Jen Christman & Danielle Devens
Many solo, duet/trio overall wins!
MANY TITLE WINNERS!!
FAR DRIVE AGAINST NEW STUDIOS!
INCREDIBLE WEEKEND, GDA!!
Revel Dance Convention & Competition, February 9 - 11, Long Beach, CA
Mini Level Revel Award - "It's Lit," Petite Hip Hop Team, Choreography: Guy Amir
Junior Level Revel Award - "Maneater," Junior Jazz Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
MINI LEVEL
LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "It's Lit," Choreography: Guy Amir
2nd Overall - "The Swaggy 500," Choreography: Guy Amir
3rd Overall - "Gossip Girls," Choreography: Danielle Devens
SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Eye on the Sparrow," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - "The Spicy Six," Choreography: Danielle Devens
JUNIOR LEVEL
LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Fancy," Choreography: Guy Amir
SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Maneater" Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Vienna," Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "Cut the Rope," Choreography: Becca Johnson
TEEN LEVEL
LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "The Jam," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
2nd Overall - "No Limit," Choreography: Guy Amir
3rd Overall - "Bring the Action," Choreography: Jen Christman
SENIOR LEVEL
LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Ending," Choreography: Becca Johnson
SMALL GROUPS: 2nd Overall - "Woman's Work," Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "Summertime," Choreography: Becca Johnson
PRODUCTION
1st Overall - "High School Musical," Choreography: Jen Christman & Danielle Devens
Many solo, duet/trio overall wins!
SO MANY SCHOLARSHIPS!!
GREAT WEEKEND, GDA!!
Mini Level Revel Award - "It's Lit," Petite Hip Hop Team, Choreography: Guy Amir
Junior Level Revel Award - "Maneater," Junior Jazz Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
MINI LEVEL
LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "It's Lit," Choreography: Guy Amir
2nd Overall - "The Swaggy 500," Choreography: Guy Amir
3rd Overall - "Gossip Girls," Choreography: Danielle Devens
SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Eye on the Sparrow," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - "The Spicy Six," Choreography: Danielle Devens
JUNIOR LEVEL
LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Fancy," Choreography: Guy Amir
SMALL GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Maneater" Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Vienna," Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "Cut the Rope," Choreography: Becca Johnson
TEEN LEVEL
LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "The Jam," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
2nd Overall - "No Limit," Choreography: Guy Amir
3rd Overall - "Bring the Action," Choreography: Jen Christman
SENIOR LEVEL
LARGE GROUPS: 1st Overall - "Ending," Choreography: Becca Johnson
SMALL GROUPS: 2nd Overall - "Woman's Work," Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "Summertime," Choreography: Becca Johnson
PRODUCTION
1st Overall - "High School Musical," Choreography: Jen Christman & Danielle Devens
Many solo, duet/trio overall wins!
SO MANY SCHOLARSHIPS!!
GREAT WEEKEND, GDA!!
Rainbow National Dance Competition, January 27 - 28, Long Beach, CA
Industry Dance Winner - "The Audition," Teen Musical Theater Team, Choreography: Jen Christman
"Summertime," Senior Jazz Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
"Women's Work," Senior Lyrical Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
Starz of Tomorrow Choreography Award: "Dance With Me," Jr. Tap Team #2, Choreography: Katie Condidorio
STARZ OF TOMORROW
Petite Small Group: 1st Overall - "Tiny Dancer," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - "Country Cuties," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Petite Large Group: 1st Overall - "Gossip Girls," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - "The Swaggy 500," Choreography: Guy Amir
Jr. Small Group: 2nd Overall - "Dance With Me," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
3rd Overall - "Oh So Quiet," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Jr. Large Group: 1st Overall - "Fancy," Choreography: Guy Amir
Teen Large Group: 1st Overall - "It's Goin' Down," Choreography: Guy Amir
RISING STARZ
Petite Small Group: 1st Overall - "The Spicy Six," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - "Eye on the Sparrow," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Petite Large Group: 1st Overall - "It's Lit," Choreography: Guy Amir
Jr. Small Group: 1st Overall - "Vienna," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Maneater," Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "Uptown," Choreography: Jen Christman
4th Overall - "Cut The Rope," Choreography: Becca Johnson
Teen Small Group: 3rd Overall - "The Fire Within," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
9th Overall - "Pressure," Choreography: Jen Christman
Teen Large Group: 1st Overall - "Bring The Action," Choreography: Jen Christman
3rd Overall - "The Jam," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
ELITE STARZ
Teen Small Group: 1st Overall - "The Audition," Choreography: Jen Christman
2nd Overall, - "What I've Become," Choreography: Becca Johnson
6th Overall - "Sigh No More," Choreography: Jen Christman
7th Overall - "Call Me," Choreography: Jen Christman
Senior Small Group: 1st Overall - "Summertime," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Women's Work," Choreography: Becca Johnson
8th Overall - "Perfect Pitches," Choreography: Jen Christman
Senior Large Group: 1st Overall - "The Ending," Choreography: Becca Johnson
SUPER LINES: 3rd Overall - "No Limit," Choreography: Guy Amir
PRODUCTION: 1st Overall - "High School Musical," Choreography: Jen Christman & Danielle Devens
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD: "The Ending," Choreography: Becca Johnson
Many teams, solos, and duets in the top overalls! GREAT weekend against GREAT competition!
GDA...
YOU KNOW!!!
Competition Team, 2017-2018; Photo by Jesi B. Photography