Kalahari – Sandusky, OH – July 5-10, 2027
National Convention
The Awards section celebrates the exceptional achievements of dancers honored during our National Convention. We proudly recognize winners from the Solo Title Competition, Performing Arts Scholarship Competition (PASC), and Open Scholarship Auditions, celebrating both the dancers and the DMA member teachers whose guidance and dedication support their success.
This showcase honors performers distinguished by artistry, commitment, and excellence, while also recognizing the mentorship and training provided by their teachers. Each award is a tribute to hard work, collaboration, and the shared passion of dancers and educators who continue to elevate our dance community.
13 & Up Winner
“Englishman in new york”
Teacher of Record: Rebecca Brettingham-Filice
12 & Under Winner
“Madagascar”
Teacher of Record: Lindsey Cheney
12 & Under Winner
“Impossible Dream”
Teacher of Record: Ashley Canterna Hardy
13 & Up Winner
“Reaching for cold hands”
Teacher of Record: Mandy Doyle
4 Phase Awards
Alyvia Adamson
1st Place
4 Phase Awards
Rowan Breaux
2nd Place
4 Phase Awards
Dorothy Schaeffer
3rd Place
Ballet Winners
Cameron Moshoygo
1st Place
Ballet Winners
Marissa Miller
2nd Place
Ballet Winners
Olivia D’Orio
3rd Place
Jazz Winners
Grace Elizabeth Douglas
1st Place
Jazz Winners
Aria Green
2nd Place
Jazz Winners
Leah Linn
3rd Place
Tap Winners
Emily Wirzburger
1st Place
Tap Winners
Mallory Wardell
2nd Place
Tap Winners
Gianna Catanzaro
3rd Place
Acro Winners
Sami Niemes
1st Place
Acro Winners
Izzy Hanson
2nd Place
Acro Winners
Josie Hux
3rd Place
5 Phase Award of Excellence
Alexa Spohn
1st Place
4 Phase Awards
Zoey Pearson
1st Place
4 Phase Awards
Xophia Gonzalez
2nd Place
4 Phase Awards
Karlin Hudson
3rd Place
Ballet Winners
Victoria Sharp
1st Place
Ballet Winners
Zoe Brown
2nd Place
Ballet Winners
Lyla Pelle
3rd Place
Jazz Winners
Aubrey Day
1st Place
Jazz Winners
Riley Reynolds
2nd Place
Jazz Winners
Kamryn Small
3rd Place
Tap Winners
Meghan Robertson
1st Place
Tap Winners
Allie Hanson
2nd Place
Tap Winners
Iris Meyer
3rd Place
Modern Winners
Kyler McMeeken
1st Place
Modern Winners
Kelsey Williams
2nd Place
Modern Winners
Samantha Capriotti
3rd Place
Acro Winners
Gabriella Hardy
1st Place
Acro Winners
Mallory Varmum
2nd Place
Acro Winners
Cassie O’Brien
3rd Place
Miss Dance Of America 2026
Kylie Laroche
Student of Heidi Sullivan Laroche
Chapter 5
Mr. Dance Of America 2026
Luca Shakespeare
Student of Trish Thompson-Creamer
Chapter 38
Teen Miss Dance Of America 2026
Hayden Jackson
Student of Dawn Slemons
Chapter 16
Teen Mr. Dance Of America 2026
Haden Pangalos
Student of Michelle Soutier & Alyson Wright
Chapter 15
Junior Miss Dance Of America 2026
Bridgette mederos
Student of Michelle Soutier & Alyson Wright
Chapter 15
Junior Mr. Dance Of America 2026
Harvery Goodman
Student of Mandy Doyle & Lacey Booth
Chapter 16
Petite Miss Dance Of America 2026
Parker zaicko
Student of Sandra Zaicko & Ashley Canterna Hardy
Chapter 17
Master Dance Of America 2026
Gavin Parker
Student of Liz Brady Marcinko & Bethany Schimonsky
Chapter 10
Miss Dance Of America 2027
Dawn Peyton
Student of Lindsey Cheney
Chapter 40
Mr. Dance Of America 2027
Ezra Summers
Student of Mandy Doyle & Lacey Booth
Chapter 16
Teen Miss Dance Of America 2027
Gabriella Hardy
Student of Ashley Canterna Hardy
Chapter 17
Teen Mr. Dance Of America 2027
Madden Newshutz
Student of Susan Barr, Christina Boey & Ashley Yeager
Chapter 16
Junior Miss Dance Of America 2027
Ella Kim
Student of Maegan Kittrell & Rebecca Lee
Chapter 44
Junior Mr. Dance Of America 2027
Shepherd Harshman
Student of Michelle Soutier & Hannah Harshman
Chapter 15
Petite Miss Dance Of America 2027
Noelle Potocki
Student of Marynoel Kilgallon & Kim Spolitino
Chapter 25
Master Dance Of America 2027
Carsten Green
Student of Stephanie Pritchard & Stephanie Miller
Chapter 16