2018/2019 - ALREADY ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!
109 dancers and 31 teams strong...
GDA...YOU KNOW!!!
GDA...YOU KNOW!!!
Interested in trying out for the 2019/2020 season? Auditions will take place August 3-4, with a mandatory parent meeting on August 2. Don't miss out on a great experience!
Competition Season Highlights, 2019
Spotlight Dance Cup, March 8 - 10, Downey, CA
Best in Open - "Jukebox Hero," Senior Tap Theater Team, Choreography: Jen Horn
Best in Hip Hop - "Miss Me," Teen Hip Hop Team #1, Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
STUDIO ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - MOST DIAMONDS RECEIVED
SWEEPSTAKES WINNER
SOLO/DUO/TRIO TRIPLE CROWN WINNER
NOVICE GEMS LEVEL
Petite (ages 6-8) Small Group: 1st Overall - "Mickey & Friends," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - "Beautiful," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Petite (ages 6-8) Large Group: 1st Overall - "Diner Divas," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Jr. Small Group: 1st Overall - "Stand By Me," Choreography: Jen Horn
Jr. Large Group: 1st Overall - "Hit the Runway," Choreography: Danielle Devens
CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD - "STAND BY ME," CHOREOGRAPHY BY JEN HORN
FUTURE GEMS LEVEL
Petite (ages 6-8) Small Group: 1st Overall - "Halo," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Jr. Large Group: 1st overall - "Be My Girl," Choreography: Danielle Devens
3rd overall - "Jurassic World," Choreography: Guy Amir
Teen Small Group: 3rd Overall - "Sing," Choreography: Jen Horn
ENTERTAINMENT AWARD - "SING," CHOREOGRAPHY BY JEN HORN
ELITE GEMS LEVEL
Jr. Small Group: 2nd Overall - "Vogue," Choreography: Becca Johnson
5th Overall - "As A Team," Choreography: Becca Johnson
6th Overall - "Battlefield," Choreography: Becca Johnson
Teen Large Group: 3rd overall - "Miss Me," Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
Teen Lines: 1st Overall - "Despacito," Choreography: Jen Horn
Senior Small Group: 4th Overall - "Body Language," Choreography: Becca Johnson
6th Overall - "Power of Love," Choreography: Becca Johnson
Senior Large Group: 2nd Overall - "Till It Happens To You," Choreography: Becca Johnson
BEST SHOWMANSHIP - "BODY LANGUAGE," CHOREOGRAPHY BY BECCA JOHNSON
PRODUCTION
2nd Overall - "Legally Blonde," Choreography: Katie Condidorio & Becca Johnson
Many teams, solos, and duets in the top overalls! MANY dance down finalists and winners! Toughest competition yet!
Kids Artistic Revue National Dance Competition, March 1 - 3, Redondo Beach, CA
People's Choice Award Winner - "Despacito," Teen Tap Line, Choreography: Jen Horn
Best in Jazz -"Body Language," Senior Jazz Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
Best in Lyrical/Contemporary - "Till It Happens to You," Senior Contemporary Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
Best in Musical Theater - "Bring It On," Senior Musical Theater Team, Choreography: Jen Horn
Best in Hip Hop - "Miss Me," Teen Hip Hop Team #1, Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
TOP PRIMARY, SECONDARY, & ELITE STUDIO OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS
WINNER OF KAR CARNIVAL CRUISE
NOVICE LEVEL
Small Group 5 & Under: 1st overall - "Wild Things," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd overall - "Do You Love Me," Choreography: Caitlin Cauffiel
PRIMARY LEVEL
Petite (ages 6-8) Small Group: 2nd Overall - "Beautiful," Choreography: Danielle Devens
3rd Overall - "Mickey & Friends," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Petite (ages 6-8) Large Group: 1st Overall - "Diner Divas," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Jr. Small Group: 1st Overall - "Stand By Me," Choreography: Jen Horn
5th Overall - "Talk is Cheap," Choreography: Guy Amir
Jr. Large Group: 1st Overall - "Hit the Runway," Choreography: Danielle Devens
3rd Overall - "Revolting Children," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
PRIMARY LEVEL MOST ENTERTAINING: "MAIL TIME," PETITE HIP HOP TEAM, CHOREOGRAPHY: GUU AMIR
SECONDARY LEVEL
Petite (ages 6-8) Small Group: 1st Overall - "Halo," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Jr. Small Group: 1st Overall - "Battlefield," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Vogue," Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "As A Team," Choreography: Becca Johnson
Jr. Large Group: 1st overall - "Be My Girl," Choreography: Danielle Devens
3rd overall - "Jurassic World," Choreography: Guy Amir
Teen Small Group: 1st Overall - "Sing," Choreography: Jen Horn
2nd Overall - "Oh Shiela," Choreography: Jen Horn
Teen Large Group: 2nd overall - "Endangered Species," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
4th Overall - "Beautiful Mind," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
5th Overall - "Independent," Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
Teen Lines: 1st Overall - "Despacito," Choreography: Jen Horn
SECONDARY VIDEO OF THE WEEK: "JURASSIC WORLD," CHOREOGRAPHY: GUY AMIR
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Teen Small Group: 2nd Overall - "Everglow," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
Teen Large Group: 1st Overall - "Miss Me," Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
ELITE LEVEL
Senior Small Group: 1st Overall - "Body Language," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Power of Love," Choreography: Becca Johnson
5th Overall - "Bring It On," Choreography: Jen Horn
Senior Large Group: 1st Overall - "Till It Happens To You," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Jukebox Hero," Choreography: Jen Horn
MOST ENTERTAINING ELITE STARZ - "JUKEBOX HERO," CHOREOGRAPHY - JEN HORN
PRODUCTION
1st Overall - "Legally Blonde," Choreography: Katie Condidorio & Becca Johnson
Many teams, solos, and duets in the top overalls! MANY title winners! Let's keep it going!
Rainbow National Dance Competition, January 25 - 27, Redondo Beach, CA
People's Choice Award Winner - "Power of Love," Senior Lyrical Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
Best in Jazz -"Body Language," Senior Jazz Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
Best in Lyrical/Contemporary - "Power of Love," Senior Lyrical Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
Best in Tap - "Jukebox Hero," Senior Tap Team, Choreography: Jen Horn
Best in Musical Theater - "Bring It On," Senior Musical Theater Team, Choreography: Jen Horn
Best in Hip Hop - "Miss Me," Teen Hip Hop Team #1, Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
Technical Excellence Award - "Body Language," Senior Jazz Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
Al Gilbert Award - "Despacito," Teen Tap Line Team, Choreography: Jen Horn
Starz of Tomorrow Choreography Award: "Mickey & Friends," Petite Tap Team, Choreography: Danielle Devens
Rising Starz Choreography Award: "Bring It On," Senior Musical Theater Team, Choreography: Jen Horn
STARZ OF TOMORROW
Small Group 5 & Under: 1st overall - "Do You Love Me," Choreography: Caitlin Cauffiel
Petite (ages 6-8) Small Group: 1st Overall - "Mickey & Friends," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - "Mailtime," Choreography: Guy Amit
4th overall - "Beautiful," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Petite (ages 6-8) Large Group: 1st Overall - "Diner Divas," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Jr. Small Group: 3rd Overall - "Stand By Me," Choreography: Jen Horn
Jr. Large Group: 1st Overall - "Hit the Runway," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - "Revolting Children," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
Teen Small Group: 1st Overall - "Oh Shiela," Choreography: Jen Horn
STARZ OF TOMORROW VIDEO OF THE YEAR WINNER: "DINER DIVAS," CHOREOGRAPHY: DANIELLE DEVENS
RISING STARZ
Petite (ages 6-8) Small Group: 1st Overall - "Halo," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Jr. Small Group: 1st Overall - "Vogue," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Battlefield," Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "As A Team," Choreography: Becca Johnson
Jr. Large Group: 1st overall - "Be My Girl," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd overall - "Jurassic World," Choreography: Guy Amir
Teen Small Group: 1st Overall - "Sing," Choreography: Jen Horn
2nd Overall - "White Flag," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
Teen Large Group: 1st overall - "Endangered Species," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
2nd Overall - "Independent," Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
Teen Lines: 1st Overall - "Despacito," Choreography: Jen Horn
Production: 1st Overall - "Legally Blonde," Choreography: Katie Condidorio & Becca Johnson
MOST ENTERTAINING RISING STARZ LARGE GROUP: "INDEPENDENT," CHOREOGRAPHY - CARMEN CUDJOE
ELITE STARZ
Teen Small Group: 1st Overall - "Everglow," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
Teen Large Group: 1st Overall - "Miss Me," Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
Senior Small Group: 1st Overall - "Power of Love," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Body Language," Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "Bring It On," Choreography: Jen Horn
Senior Large Group: 1st Overall - "Till It Happens to You," Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "Jukebox Hero," Choreography: Jen Horn
MOST ENTERTAINING ELITE STARZ - "BRING IT ON," CHOREOGRAPHY - JEN HORN
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY ELITE STARZ - "BRING IT ON," CHOREOGRAPHY - JEN HORN
BEST COSTUME ELITE STARZ - "TILL IT HAPPENS TO YOU," CHOREOGRAPHY - BECCA JOHNSON
Many teams, solos, and duets in the top overalls! GREAT weekend against GREAT competition!
GDA...
YOU KNOW!!!
Best in Open - "Jukebox Hero," Senior Tap Theater Team, Choreography: Jen Horn
Best in Hip Hop - "Miss Me," Teen Hip Hop Team #1, Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
STUDIO ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - MOST DIAMONDS RECEIVED
SWEEPSTAKES WINNER
SOLO/DUO/TRIO TRIPLE CROWN WINNER
NOVICE GEMS LEVEL
Petite (ages 6-8) Small Group: 1st Overall - "Mickey & Friends," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - "Beautiful," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Petite (ages 6-8) Large Group: 1st Overall - "Diner Divas," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Jr. Small Group: 1st Overall - "Stand By Me," Choreography: Jen Horn
Jr. Large Group: 1st Overall - "Hit the Runway," Choreography: Danielle Devens
CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD - "STAND BY ME," CHOREOGRAPHY BY JEN HORN
FUTURE GEMS LEVEL
Petite (ages 6-8) Small Group: 1st Overall - "Halo," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Jr. Large Group: 1st overall - "Be My Girl," Choreography: Danielle Devens
3rd overall - "Jurassic World," Choreography: Guy Amir
Teen Small Group: 3rd Overall - "Sing," Choreography: Jen Horn
ENTERTAINMENT AWARD - "SING," CHOREOGRAPHY BY JEN HORN
ELITE GEMS LEVEL
Jr. Small Group: 2nd Overall - "Vogue," Choreography: Becca Johnson
5th Overall - "As A Team," Choreography: Becca Johnson
6th Overall - "Battlefield," Choreography: Becca Johnson
Teen Large Group: 3rd overall - "Miss Me," Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
Teen Lines: 1st Overall - "Despacito," Choreography: Jen Horn
Senior Small Group: 4th Overall - "Body Language," Choreography: Becca Johnson
6th Overall - "Power of Love," Choreography: Becca Johnson
Senior Large Group: 2nd Overall - "Till It Happens To You," Choreography: Becca Johnson
BEST SHOWMANSHIP - "BODY LANGUAGE," CHOREOGRAPHY BY BECCA JOHNSON
PRODUCTION
2nd Overall - "Legally Blonde," Choreography: Katie Condidorio & Becca Johnson
Many teams, solos, and duets in the top overalls! MANY dance down finalists and winners! Toughest competition yet!
Kids Artistic Revue National Dance Competition, March 1 - 3, Redondo Beach, CA
People's Choice Award Winner - "Despacito," Teen Tap Line, Choreography: Jen Horn
Best in Jazz -"Body Language," Senior Jazz Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
Best in Lyrical/Contemporary - "Till It Happens to You," Senior Contemporary Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
Best in Musical Theater - "Bring It On," Senior Musical Theater Team, Choreography: Jen Horn
Best in Hip Hop - "Miss Me," Teen Hip Hop Team #1, Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
TOP PRIMARY, SECONDARY, & ELITE STUDIO OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS
WINNER OF KAR CARNIVAL CRUISE
NOVICE LEVEL
Small Group 5 & Under: 1st overall - "Wild Things," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd overall - "Do You Love Me," Choreography: Caitlin Cauffiel
PRIMARY LEVEL
Petite (ages 6-8) Small Group: 2nd Overall - "Beautiful," Choreography: Danielle Devens
3rd Overall - "Mickey & Friends," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Petite (ages 6-8) Large Group: 1st Overall - "Diner Divas," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Jr. Small Group: 1st Overall - "Stand By Me," Choreography: Jen Horn
5th Overall - "Talk is Cheap," Choreography: Guy Amir
Jr. Large Group: 1st Overall - "Hit the Runway," Choreography: Danielle Devens
3rd Overall - "Revolting Children," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
PRIMARY LEVEL MOST ENTERTAINING: "MAIL TIME," PETITE HIP HOP TEAM, CHOREOGRAPHY: GUU AMIR
SECONDARY LEVEL
Petite (ages 6-8) Small Group: 1st Overall - "Halo," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Jr. Small Group: 1st Overall - "Battlefield," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Vogue," Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "As A Team," Choreography: Becca Johnson
Jr. Large Group: 1st overall - "Be My Girl," Choreography: Danielle Devens
3rd overall - "Jurassic World," Choreography: Guy Amir
Teen Small Group: 1st Overall - "Sing," Choreography: Jen Horn
2nd Overall - "Oh Shiela," Choreography: Jen Horn
Teen Large Group: 2nd overall - "Endangered Species," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
4th Overall - "Beautiful Mind," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
5th Overall - "Independent," Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
Teen Lines: 1st Overall - "Despacito," Choreography: Jen Horn
SECONDARY VIDEO OF THE WEEK: "JURASSIC WORLD," CHOREOGRAPHY: GUY AMIR
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Teen Small Group: 2nd Overall - "Everglow," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
Teen Large Group: 1st Overall - "Miss Me," Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
ELITE LEVEL
Senior Small Group: 1st Overall - "Body Language," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Power of Love," Choreography: Becca Johnson
5th Overall - "Bring It On," Choreography: Jen Horn
Senior Large Group: 1st Overall - "Till It Happens To You," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Jukebox Hero," Choreography: Jen Horn
MOST ENTERTAINING ELITE STARZ - "JUKEBOX HERO," CHOREOGRAPHY - JEN HORN
PRODUCTION
1st Overall - "Legally Blonde," Choreography: Katie Condidorio & Becca Johnson
Many teams, solos, and duets in the top overalls! MANY title winners! Let's keep it going!
Rainbow National Dance Competition, January 25 - 27, Redondo Beach, CA
People's Choice Award Winner - "Power of Love," Senior Lyrical Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
Best in Jazz -"Body Language," Senior Jazz Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
Best in Lyrical/Contemporary - "Power of Love," Senior Lyrical Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
Best in Tap - "Jukebox Hero," Senior Tap Team, Choreography: Jen Horn
Best in Musical Theater - "Bring It On," Senior Musical Theater Team, Choreography: Jen Horn
Best in Hip Hop - "Miss Me," Teen Hip Hop Team #1, Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
Technical Excellence Award - "Body Language," Senior Jazz Team, Choreography: Becca Johnson
Al Gilbert Award - "Despacito," Teen Tap Line Team, Choreography: Jen Horn
Starz of Tomorrow Choreography Award: "Mickey & Friends," Petite Tap Team, Choreography: Danielle Devens
Rising Starz Choreography Award: "Bring It On," Senior Musical Theater Team, Choreography: Jen Horn
STARZ OF TOMORROW
Small Group 5 & Under: 1st overall - "Do You Love Me," Choreography: Caitlin Cauffiel
Petite (ages 6-8) Small Group: 1st Overall - "Mickey & Friends," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - "Mailtime," Choreography: Guy Amit
4th overall - "Beautiful," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Petite (ages 6-8) Large Group: 1st Overall - "Diner Divas," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Jr. Small Group: 3rd Overall - "Stand By Me," Choreography: Jen Horn
Jr. Large Group: 1st Overall - "Hit the Runway," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd Overall - "Revolting Children," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
Teen Small Group: 1st Overall - "Oh Shiela," Choreography: Jen Horn
STARZ OF TOMORROW VIDEO OF THE YEAR WINNER: "DINER DIVAS," CHOREOGRAPHY: DANIELLE DEVENS
RISING STARZ
Petite (ages 6-8) Small Group: 1st Overall - "Halo," Choreography: Danielle Devens
Jr. Small Group: 1st Overall - "Vogue," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Battlefield," Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "As A Team," Choreography: Becca Johnson
Jr. Large Group: 1st overall - "Be My Girl," Choreography: Danielle Devens
2nd overall - "Jurassic World," Choreography: Guy Amir
Teen Small Group: 1st Overall - "Sing," Choreography: Jen Horn
2nd Overall - "White Flag," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
Teen Large Group: 1st overall - "Endangered Species," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
2nd Overall - "Independent," Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
Teen Lines: 1st Overall - "Despacito," Choreography: Jen Horn
Production: 1st Overall - "Legally Blonde," Choreography: Katie Condidorio & Becca Johnson
MOST ENTERTAINING RISING STARZ LARGE GROUP: "INDEPENDENT," CHOREOGRAPHY - CARMEN CUDJOE
ELITE STARZ
Teen Small Group: 1st Overall - "Everglow," Choreography: Katie Condidorio
Teen Large Group: 1st Overall - "Miss Me," Choreography: Carmen Cudjoe
Senior Small Group: 1st Overall - "Power of Love," Choreography: Becca Johnson
2nd Overall - "Body Language," Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "Bring It On," Choreography: Jen Horn
Senior Large Group: 1st Overall - "Till It Happens to You," Choreography: Becca Johnson
3rd Overall - "Jukebox Hero," Choreography: Jen Horn
MOST ENTERTAINING ELITE STARZ - "BRING IT ON," CHOREOGRAPHY - JEN HORN
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY ELITE STARZ - "BRING IT ON," CHOREOGRAPHY - JEN HORN
BEST COSTUME ELITE STARZ - "TILL IT HAPPENS TO YOU," 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