In Loving Memory of Brooklyn Ashley Mengarelli: Our hearts are so sad and heavy to hear the news of Brooklyn Mengarelli's passing. She was only 21 years old. Brooklyn started dancing with Miss Summer at the age of 3 and was part of the original STAR Company dancers. Brooklyn participated in all of the "firsts" of our studio: first recital; first parade; first dance competitions and conventions; first community shows; and first Disneyland show. Brooklyn continued to dance at the studio through high school and was also on the PHS Pom line. Brooklyn was beautiful and kind to everyone. The whole SDW family will miss her so much especially teachers: Miss Summer, Miss Dusty, and Miss Jaime.
Quarantined but still dancing!
Taylor Lopez, President of the Prescott High School Student Council, and one of our dancers was featured in the Daily Courier for all her hard work. From all the instructors and dancers here at SDW: we are so proud of you Taylor and wish you continued great success at the University of Arizona and your future dance career!
Congratulations to Ericka Judge! She auditioned for New York’s Famous Joffrey Ballet and was accepted into their 4 year Jazz Trainee program. Ericka has been dancing at Summer’s DanceWorks for 8 years. We are so proud of you, Erika!
SDW was featured in the Daily Courier for their awards and achievements at Starbound Dance Competition!
See the article here: https://www.dcourier.com/news/2018/dec/28/summers-danceworks-wins-awards/
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Miss Cory Bufkin -from Murrieta Dance Project in California-did two ballet master classes
Great halftime show performed by the Summer's DanceWorks company dancers at the Northern Az Suns game! Everyone had a blast and the Suns won the game 🏀
At JUMP- Nick Lazzerini picks Seamus Smith for his Future Rock Star award out of 800 dancers . Nick was the first winner on So You Think You Can Dance! Congratulations Seamus, we are so proud of you!
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'Tis the season to celebrate and enjoy all of the holiday festivities Prescott has to offer! Summer's DanceWorks will be in the Christmas Parade (December 2nd at 1:00pm) and will be performing at Acker Night (December 8th at 5:30pm)
SDW had such a fantastic turn out at Mortimer Farms... Dancing is one of the best ways to enjoy the fall festivities, way to go!
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Congratulations to all of our dancers at this years Starbound Regionals! Keep up the great work!
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In October, 38 of our dancers from the competition and performance teams had the opportunity to perform at the happiest place on earth, Disneyland! The dancers also participated in a Magical Master Workshop taught by a Disney cast member. This was the fourth year in a row that SDW had the honor to perform at Disneyland... We are so proud of all of our dancers and their constant hard work to get to this point!
Congratulations Mr. Russ! Russ attended and competed at a West Coast Swing dance event, Desert City Swing.
The event was a Jack & Jill format (a competition where all the dancers are paired together randomly) and Mr. Russ was paired with Carrie Lucas (pictured on the left) from California. Russ and Carrie won First Place in the "Masters" Division. Also, a great friend, and current World West Coast Swing Champion, Ben Morris (pictured on the right), was there to congratulate Russ on his win. Great job!
The event was a Jack & Jill format (a competition where all the dancers are paired together randomly) and Mr. Russ was paired with Carrie Lucas (pictured on the left) from California. Russ and Carrie won First Place in the "Masters" Division. Also, a great friend, and current World West Coast Swing Champion, Ben Morris (pictured on the right), was there to congratulate Russ on his win. Great job!
Congratulations to our Pixie Star Company member on her Elite Gold awarded performance at Starbound Nationals this weekend. Not only did she receive an Elite Gold, she was also the youngest competitor in her category of 9-12 year olds. We are so proud of you and all of your hard work, Cienna!
Congratulations to Hannah, Bella and Emma. They won All-American and are invited to dance in London England parade! So proud of our Summer's DanceWorks Pom girls!
Here is Maddie in New York City at the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet's Musical Theater Summer Intensive Program. Maddie was awarded a full scholarship to attend this summer and had an amazing time. We are so proud of Maddie's hard work training here at Summer's DanceWorks which allowed her to audition and receive this opportunity.
Congratulations to our Pixie Star Company member, Cienna, on an amazing weekend at Starbound! Cienna received an Elite Gold for her solo, Beautiful People, as well as the High Score for her category (competitive Jazz) and 9th OVERALL in the junior category! She also received a scholarship to New York Dance Experience this summer! We are so proud of you, Cienna!
Congratulations to our Star Company dancer Ericka who competed her solo Rise at Starbound this weekend, receiving a High Gold! We are so proud of you, Ericka!
Congratulations to our Star Company dancer Maddie for her High Gold solo, All That Jazz at this weekends Starbound competition! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication to all that you do, Maddie!
Congratulations to our Pixie Star Company dancer Jinger on her first solo competition at Starbound this weekend! She received a High Gold for her solo. We are so proud of you, Jinger!
Congratulations to our Star Company dancer Ruby on her solo this weekend at Starbound! What a fun filled night! Ruby was awarded a High Gold for her first solo in a competition. Her solo was choreographed by Miss Summer. We are so proud of you, Ruby!
Congratulations to our Star Company dancer Sierra on her Elite Gold and 9th overall in the Teen Division at Starbound this weekend! We are so proud of you, Sierra!
Alexa Lopez was crowned 2016 Junior Miss Ultimate Elite Dance at Cathy Roe's National Dance Competition with her musical theater solo to "If My Friends Could See Me Now," choreographed by Alex Bates. In addition, Alexa won an ultimate elite and second overall in the Junior Elite Division for her lyrical solo to "Wonderful World," also choreographed by Alex Bates. Alexa was also awarded a specialty award for "technique" for both solos.
Summer's Dance Works' first National Title Winner!
Summer's Dance Works' first National Title Winner!
Also- Alexa won top model in the Photo Shoot out of all the finalists!
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Here is the outfit she wore for their professional Fashion Show!
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Taylor Lopez performed a new jazz solo at the Cathy Roe Ultimate Dance Competition. Taylor earned the Ultimate Elite award in the Elite Division, and 2nd overall in the Teen Elite (13-15) Division. Fantastic job, Taylor!
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Congratulations to Taylor Lopez's "Autumn Leaves" performance at the Cathy Roe Ultimate Dance Competition. Taylor earned the Ultimate Elite award in the Elite Division, "Best Technique" dancer award, an invitation to Dance Spectacular National Company & Fashion Show National Company at National Finals, and was crowned Miss Teen Ultimate Dance of AZ 2016. Great job Taylor!
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Congratulations to Alexa Lopez's "If They Could See Me Now" performance at the Cathy Roe Ultimate Dance Competition. She earned the Ultimate Elite award in the Junior Division, special "Rock Those Heels" award, an invitation to the Fashion Show National Company at the National Finals, and was crowned 1st runner-up in the Junior Miss Ultimate Dance of AZ 2016. Way to rock those heels, Alexa!
"You've Got a Friend in Me" musical theater number was performed by the Lopez sisters at the Cathy Roe Ultimate Dance Competition. The girls earned the Ultimate Elite Musical Theater "Best Presentation" award, 2nd overall in the Elite Junior Duet/Trio Division, and a special "Judge's Choice Award." Congratulations Taylor and Alexa!
Congratulations Renee Kasten for your performance at the Cathy Roe Ultimate Dance Competition. Renee earned the Ultimate Elite award, 1st overall Intermediate Teen (13-15) Division award, and an invitation to perform at the Heart & Soul Dance Company at National Finals. Outstanding performance, Renee!
Congratulations go out to Miss Alex (front and center)! She received 3 prestigious choreographer awards at Cathy Roe Ultimate Dance Competition. She earned Best Presentation, Best Technique, and the White Diamond Award. SDW is lucky to have you!
SDW's West Coast Swing duet (choreographed by Mr. Russ) received Top Elite score, and they earned the First Overall in their category at the Cathy Roe Ultimate Dance Competition this past weekend! Congratulations Montgomery and Lorna!
Summer's DanceWorks has been selected to perform in the nationally renowned, Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase Invitational Concert at the University of Arizona. "Let it Be" choreographed by Alex Bates will be performed on Saturday, October 3. We are so proud of faculty and students for their hard work and determination. Great job! Check out the full article http://dcourier.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=150172&SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1086&S=1