Special to IFN

Statesville Dance teams and soloists turned in an array of award-winning performances last weekend at the Encore Dance Competition for the Stars. Every single dancer gave it their all, and their hard work, passion, and dedication showed on stage. 

Statesville Dance was also awarded the Encore Studio On A Quest Award. This honor is given to a studio that demonstrates exceptional quality and performance across multiple categories, showcasing our commitment to growth, excellence, and passion for dance. Being recognized as a studio that is actively striving to reach new heights in competition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of our dancers, staff, and dance families.

Here’s a list of the award-winning performances:

Team Awards

♦ Petite Lyrical – Diamond, 1st place, 3rd overall
♦ Junior Lyrical – Diamond, 1st place, 1st overall, Most Entertaining Award
♦ Junior Tap – Platinum
♦ Junior Jazz – Diamond, 3rd Overall, “Fabulous & Fierce” Judges Award
♦ Teen Lyrical – Diamond, 1st Place, 1st Overall
♦ Teen Jazz – Diamond, 1st place, 4th overall
♦ Teen Hip Hop – Diamond, 1st Place, 3rd Overall
♦ Senior Hip Hop – Platinum, “All Good Vibes” Judges Award
♦ Senior Tap – Platinum
♦ Senior Jazz – Diamond, 1st Place
♦ Senior Contemporary – Diamond, 1st Place
♦ Prince Production – Diamond, 1st place, 1st overall, Judge’s Award: The GOAT Award

Solo Awards

♦ Addison Hoops – Diamond, 4th overall, 5th for Title
♦ Dwa Carson – Diamond, 3rd overall, 3rd for Title, Judge’s Award: A Breathless Solo Performance
♦ Charlotte Mallacoccio – Diamond
♦ Addie Childress – Diamond, 1st place, 8th overall
♦ Olivia Haneline – Diamond, 1st place, 4th overall, Teen Title Winner
♦ Isabella DiFiore – Diamond, 1st place, 3rd overall, 2nd Place Title Winner, $1,000 Discovery Spotlight Scholarship Recipient
♦ Alyxandra Kirkendall – Diamond
♦ Catherine Severson – Diamond, 1st place, 4th overall, 4th Overall Title Winner
♦ Josie Shoemaker – Diamond
♦ Lillie Shew – Diamond, 1st place, 5th overall, 3rd Overall Title Winner
♦ Cordora Speas – Platinum

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