Class Act Dance Troupe Receives Multiple Awards At Contest
May 12, 2024 at 3:48 p.m.
Class Act Dance Troupe Inc., a nonprofit performing company affiliated with Debra Collier’s School of Dance, recently competed at the Ticket to Broadway Dance competition in Indianapolis.
The troupe received multiple awards including 19 overall high scores in seven different genres. The troupe was honored to be recognized by special judges’ awards as the recipients of the Best Technique award for the modern piece choreographed by Hannah Crane and Best Emotional Execution for a contemporary piece choreographed by Claire Kois, according to a news release from Class Act Dance Troupe.
“Those are our favorite awards,” stated co-director Tammy Seibold. “Having the best technique allows our students to use their skills as a foundation to take them in any direction. Whether they want to continue as performers, become choreographers, or simply keep dance in their life as a hobby, a strong technical foundation gives them choices.”
At the conclusion of the event, the troupe was named the Studio of Excellence by the Association of Dance Competitions and Conventions (ADCC) for “best exemplifying the values of the ADCC, which include working together and striving for excellence.” The announcer praised the troupe saying, “It is clear how much time, passion, and love these teachers put into their students.”
The CADT petite troupe received the TTB Billboard award for the highest-scoring ballet piece from the entire competition. These dancers, ages 9 to 14, dominated the field of every age group with a piece choreographed by Kristina Collier.
“To have so many of our dancers receive such recognition is exciting,” stated Seibold. “It speaks to their level of commitment, talent, and ability to share their love of dance with their audience. We are very proud of who they are as dancers and people. They are an extraordinary group.”
CADT will be performing throughout the community this summer, working with Baker Youth Club, the Wheels on Fire Cancer Crusaders and the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department, as well as other area organizations. If you would like more information about the troupe or to schedule a performance, contact Seibold at 574-267-7055 or [email protected].
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Class Act Dance Troupe Inc., a nonprofit performing company affiliated with Debra Collier’s School of Dance, recently competed at the Ticket to Broadway Dance competition in Indianapolis.
The troupe received multiple awards including 19 overall high scores in seven different genres. The troupe was honored to be recognized by special judges’ awards as the recipients of the Best Technique award for the modern piece choreographed by Hannah Crane and Best Emotional Execution for a contemporary piece choreographed by Claire Kois, according to a news release from Class Act Dance Troupe.
“Those are our favorite awards,” stated co-director Tammy Seibold. “Having the best technique allows our students to use their skills as a foundation to take them in any direction. Whether they want to continue as performers, become choreographers, or simply keep dance in their life as a hobby, a strong technical foundation gives them choices.”
At the conclusion of the event, the troupe was named the Studio of Excellence by the Association of Dance Competitions and Conventions (ADCC) for “best exemplifying the values of the ADCC, which include working together and striving for excellence.” The announcer praised the troupe saying, “It is clear how much time, passion, and love these teachers put into their students.”
The CADT petite troupe received the TTB Billboard award for the highest-scoring ballet piece from the entire competition. These dancers, ages 9 to 14, dominated the field of every age group with a piece choreographed by Kristina Collier.
“To have so many of our dancers receive such recognition is exciting,” stated Seibold. “It speaks to their level of commitment, talent, and ability to share their love of dance with their audience. We are very proud of who they are as dancers and people. They are an extraordinary group.”
CADT will be performing throughout the community this summer, working with Baker Youth Club, the Wheels on Fire Cancer Crusaders and the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department, as well as other area organizations. If you would like more information about the troupe or to schedule a performance, contact Seibold at 574-267-7055 or [email protected].