Allison Clunis
Dancer of the Year:  2020 - 2021


​About Allison

     Allison has been dancing at Gotta Dance Academy since she was three years old and has been on their competition team since age nine. She dances in all styles including jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, and musical theater. Though she loves all styles, she considers tap and hip-hop to be among her favorites. She has attended many dance conventions, learning from various choreographers, getting recognized in many classes, and even earning a Broadway Dance Scholarship at Revel Dance Convention in 2021. In her early years at Gotta Dance Academy she was awarded most dedicated dancer for beginner level. As a member of Gotta Dance Academy’s competition team, Allison has performed in many Treelighting Ceremonies and Simi Valley Days Parades. She prides herself on working hard in class to better her technique and loves performing on stage alongside all of her friends. 

     In addition to working hard in her dance training, Allison is also a member of the Simi Valley High School Leadership class and Dance Team. She has held many leadership offices and is currently Co-Commissioner of the Junior Class. She uses her free time to tutor students at Gotta Dance Academy in math, english, and other subjects. She has also gone on to assist in multiple tot combo classes and began substitute dance teaching at Gotta Dance Academy in 2021. Allison has had many memorable dance roles including Sandy in Grease, Cinderella in Cinderella, and Troy Bolton in High School Musical. Being awarded Dancer of the Year for 2020-2021 is by far her biggest accomplishment and she is so thankful to all of the amazing staff and teachers at the studio for supporting her and giving her a second home.

Pictures of Allison throughout her years at Gotta Dance Academy