Celebrating Excellence: DADC Awards & Scholarships 2024–2025
What an incredible season it has been for our DADC dancers! We are thrilled to celebrate the hard work, passion, and artistry our performers brought to every stage this year. From solos that stole the spotlight to groups that moved audiences, DADC showed up and showed out across the board. Here’s a look at some of the standout accomplishments from each division.
2025 Revive Highlights
- “Simply the Best” – 6th Overall Teen Small Group
- “The Chase” – 9th Overall Teen Small Group
- “Hold On Tight” – 7th Overall Senior Duo/Trio
- “Swiftly Evolving” – 7th Overall Teen Line
- “Ponytail” – 1st Overall Sparks Small Group
- “Post That” – 5th Overall Mini Small Group
- “3Fashionistas” – 10th Overall Mini Duo/Trio
- Wildcard Choice: Ponytail
- CITY CREW: Mady Reeves
Scholarships:
- Single Convention Scholarships: Chloe, Leila, Mady
- 12 & Under Honored Dancer Nominee: Aryanna
- 13 & Up Honored Dancer Nominee: Sierra
- Parent Crew Scholarships: Everly’s Dad & Carlos
2025 Velocity Highlights
- “Ashes” – 10th Overall
- “Simply the Best” – 9th Overall
- “Fashionistas” – 8th Overall Jr Duo/Trio
- “Ave Maria” – 9th Overall Int Lg Group
- “Ponytail” – 3rd Overall Mini Small
- “Post That” – 9th Overall Jr SG
- “Swiftly Evolving” – On-Camera Feature + Int Line
Regional Scholarships:
- Recipients: Braelyn & Mady
- MVA Runner Ups: Everly, Chloe, Isabella, Aryanna, Hayden, Jordyn
- Tap Evolving Artist: Isabelle
- Ballet Evolving Artist: McKenzie
- Tap Evolving Artists: Alannah
- Ballet Evolving Artists: Gaby
- Finale Show Featured: Mady Reeves
2025 RADIX Highlights
- “Haunted Place – Palladium”
- “Brownlow” – 2nd Teen Lyrical
- “Home – Palladium”
- “The Chase” – Studio Standout
2025 PrimeTime Highlights
- “Hold on Tight” – 1st Overall Xtreme Sr Duo/Trio
- “Leave the Light On” – 3rd Overall Xtreme Teen Duo/Trio
- “Song for Viola” – 1st Overall Jr Classic Solo
- “Breakthrough” – Jr Solo & Contemporary Jr Idol
- “Ashes” – Contemporary Cutting Edge Jr Idol & 4th Overall Cutting Edge Jr Solo
- “Fierce” – Cutting Edge Jr Solo – Lyrical Cutting Edge Jr Idol
- “Simply the Best” – 9th Overall Cutting Edge Jr Solo
- “Work It” – 1st Overall Petite Cutting Edge Duo/Trio
- “Wings” – 2nd Overall Petite Breakthrough Small Group
- “Ponytail” – 1st Overall Petite Cutting Edge Small Group & Live Finals 1st Overall Cutting Edge Petite Division
- “Post That” – 2nd Overall Jr Cutting Edge Small Group
- “Haunted Place” – 5th Overall Extreme Senior Solo
- “Swiftly Evolving” – 5th Overall Cutting Edge Teen Line
- “Out” – 3rd Overall Cutting Edge Teen Line Live Finals, 3rd Overall Cutting Edge
- “To Build a Home” – 3rd Overall Breakthrough Teen Small Group
2025 Adrenaline Highlights
- “Out” – 5th Overall Teen Line & Wildcard Showcase
- “Swiftly Evolving” – 9th Overall Teen Open Line
- “Post Out” – 3rd Overall Mini Small Group
- “Leave the Light” – 6th Overall Teen Duo/Trio
- “Hold On Tight” – 7th Overall Sr. Duo/Trio
- “Work It” – 4th Overall Sparks Duo/Trio
- “Wings” – 4th Overall Sparks Small Group
- “Ponytail” – 2nd Overall Sparks Small Group
2025 Star Quest Highlights
- “Song for Viola”
- Costume Award of Distinction
- 4th Overall Jr Nova Solo
- “Ashes”
- “Fluidity Master” Special Judges Award
- Classic Jr Emerging Artist, 2nd Overall Jr Classic Solo
- “Home”
- 2nd Runner Up Classic Jr Emerging Artist
- 5th Overall Jr Classic Solo
- “Simply the Best” – 6th Overall Jr Classic Solo
- “Fashionistas” – 3rd Overall Classic Jr Duo/Trio
- “Leave the Light On”
- “Strength and Trust” Special Judges Award
- 2nd Overall Select Teen Duo/Trio
- “Work It”
- 1st Nova Petite Hip Hop Duo/Trio
- 1st Overall Nova Petite Duo/Trio
- “Ponytail”
- 1st Overall Nova Petite Small Group
- Highest Scoring Mini/Petite/Jr Jazz
- Choreography Award
- “To Build a Home”
- 4th Place Overall Nova Jr Small Group
- Choreography Award
- “Swiftly Evolving” – Platinum Plus
- “Platinum Plus” Special Awards:
- Stage Magnets
- Taylor Swift’s “backup dancers” special judges award
- 1st Overall Classic Jr Line
- Junior Odyssey Award
- Highest Overall Scoring Mini/Petite/Jr Open
- Choreography Award
- “Out” – 1st Overall Classic Jr Mega Line
- “Stand Still” – Special Judges Award, 7th Overall Select Senior Solo
- “Honest” – 9th Overall Select Senior Solo
Looking Ahead
Every award, scholarship, and placement is a testament to the commitment and talent of our dancers, teachers, and families. As we reflect on this amazing season, we’re already inspired and excited for what’s next.
Congratulations to every performer who represented DADC with grace, strength, and passion. Here’s to a phenomenal 2024–2025 season and many more to come!
