Evolution Dance Company dancers and instructors packed their makeup bags, dance shoes and costumes and travelled to Niagara Falls earlier this month.
Seven young dancers shined on stage at the Terpsichore Nationals and Top Dancer Competition July 1-6.
Terpsichore Nationals and Top Dancer competition is a multi-day event that celebrates and features the most talented dancers nationwide.
Qualifying dancers from across Canada had the opportunity to compete in the Top Dancer Competition. The dancers who received the highest scores in the Top Dancer Competition had the honour of vying for a medal on the Terpsichore Nationals stage.
Evolution Dance Company had an outstanding 18 dancers qualify for the Niagara Falls, Ont. national competition.
Evolution dancers competed at the Terpsichore Winnipeg competition in May. There, they were judged on their technique and performance skills in their dance routines.
The highest-scoring dancers of the Winnipeg competition qualified to compete at the Canada-wide Top Dancer competition including Rosslyn Zambon, Delanie Oleschak, Tavia Gibbons, Avery Gunter, Cali Grocholski, Ellie Yavis, Kynlie Liebert, Veda Cline, Channing Cruise, Elizabeth Smerchanski, Mila Teitsma, Grace Summers, Zoey Amirault, Madison Cooley, Annika Dyck, Chloe Einarsson, Sophie Amirault and Alyssa Loewen.
Only seven of these dancers participated in the Top Dancer Competition to compete among the best of the best.
Evolution dancers stole the stage with several Jazz and Hip Hop solo performances:
• Part Time (12 & Under) Top Dancer – Tavia Gibbons (7) Hip Hop Solo “2 Cool 4 School”
• Mini Top Dancer – Veda Cline (9) Jazz Solo “Diamonds”
• Junior Top Dancer – Grace Summers (10) Jazz Solo “Look At Me”
• Junior Top Dancer – Channing Cruise (10) Jazz Solo “On Broadway”
• Teen Top Dancers – Annika Dyck (14) Tap Solo “I, Question Mark”
• Teen Top Dancers – Chloe Einarsson (15) Jazz Solo “Go This Far”
• Senior Top Dancer – Alyssa Loewen (18) Hip Hop Solo “TKO”
Associate Director and Instructor, Miss Jessie Wynnyk and fellow instructor and sister, Miss Jenna Wynnyk accompanied the talented students to the competition and organized sight-seeing events.
“This was our first time at Terpsichore Nationals, and we hope to go again in the future,” said Jessie Wynnyk.
Throughout the week, Evolution dancers were busy with various activities. They attended auditions, took part in training classes, performed to their best, and even got to see the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls.
Their biggest smiles lit up the stage, creating unforgettable memories.
“This fun week was filled with amazing dance and we can’t wait to get back in the studio and keep learning and growing as dancers and as teachers,” Wynnyk exclaimed.
EDC also had three dance routines qualify to compete in the Terpsichore Nationals segment of the competition:
• Alyssa Lowen Lyrical Solo “Where I Stood”
• Channing Cruise Ballet Solo “Sleeping Beauty”
• Veda Cline and Channing Cruise Lyrical Duo “Halo”
All the dancers impressed the judges and gave their best performances on stage. Ultimately, Veda and Channing walked away with 5th place in the Mini Duos/Trios division for their stunning Lyrical Duo routine.
“We are so proud of all qualifying dancers and are thrilled that the seven who attended were able to have this experience,” Wynnyk added.
Evolution Dance Company is endlessly amazed at the workmanship, dedication, and love that its dancers share with others while performing.
They are excited to see their dancers dazzle on stage for the 2024/2025 season.
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