What a weekend! Our dancers had the best time at Guidance Dance Experience growing, learning, and sharing the stage with so many incredible performers. So proud of this team and all the hard work they put in!
SSDE proudly celebrates our dancers who earned many top awards and scholarships, showcasing their exceptional talent, artistry, and dedication to the art of dance!
TAPS East Scholarship
Riley Xhengo
Gabrielle Pearson
Margaret Fleenor
Addison Goitia
Delaney McCormick
TAPS East Summer Intensive Scholarship
Sofia Mellor
Madison Delaney
Molly Sears
Daisy Delmonico
Gabrielle Pearson
Margaret Fleenor
Addison Goitia
Delaney McCormick
GDX AcroDance Scholarship
Daisy Delmonico
Molly Sears
GDX Collective - Nationals Invite
Sofia Mellor
Maddie King
Molly Sears
Faith Katilus
Emme Konchak
Avonlea Leahy
Laila Jorgenson
Riley Xhengo
Siena Healy
Delaney McCormick
Gabrielle Pearson
Daisy Delmonico
Above and Beyond Studio Award
Choreography and Innovation Award - “Only You” Senior Large Group
Choreography Award - “Chemtrails” Senior Large Group
Music To Our Eyes Award - “Naive” Teen Small Group
Music To Our Eyes Award - “Come Into My Arms” Margaret Fleenor
Raise The Barre Award - “Bring The Curtain Down” Gabby, Ava, Addison
Jazz Genre Award - These Boots
Lyrical Genre Award - Chemtrails
Stop The Show Award
Only You- Sr. Large Group
Chemtrails- Sr. Large Group
You And Me- Riley Xhengo
Strange- Gabrielle Pearson
1stOA
Only You
These Boots
Boogie Wonderland
Bring The Curtain Down
Senior Solo Top Placement
Gabrielle Pearson
Siena Healy
Margaret Fleenor
Teen Solo Top Placement
Avonlea Leahy
Molly Sears
Sofia Mellor
Maddie King
Daisy Delmonico
Dreaming then, inspiring now 🩵 Meet the SSDE Team!
We’re still holding onto the magic of last weekend’s unforgettable performance with Sutton Foster. Endlessly grateful for that moment. Thank you @suttonlenore and @edsciotto
Core memories made in the most beautiful way. ✨ SSDE was deeply honored to share the stage with Sutton Foster at her sold-out concert last night. With only two weeks to prepare (during a competition weekend) these dancers showed up with courage, commitment, and heart. Watching them rise to this moment was nothing short of phenomenal. We are endlessly grateful to Sutton Foster and Eric Sciotto for trusting us with such a special, once-in-a-lifetime experience!
SSDE attended our first competition this weekend! So proud of our dancers for representing our studio with such grace, talent, and heart. Thank you @thedivacomps for a wonderful event and making our first competition one to remember!
Moving with intention. Dancing with heart 🤍 We love watching our Teen/Senior dancers bring the passion on Wednesday Nights!
After every journey down the yellow brick road, we discover what matters most 🤍✨
Every great adventure has a beginning — and this is ours.
For our very first recital, we present “There’s No Place Like Home”, inspired by the heart of Oz and the new home we’ve built together at SSDE 🌈🌽❤️🦁👠
The curtain has closed, but the magic will live on in our hearts forever.
So proud of every dancer who poured their soul into this Nutcracker. Overflowing with pride, gratitude, and emotion as we close this unforgettable chapter ✨
✨ Meet the Cast ✨ Senior Spotlight!
We are proud to introduce Gabby as this year’s Sugarplum Fairy. Her poise, musicality, and refined technique make her a breathtaking fit for this cherished role—one earned through heart, grit, and years of quiet, steady dedication. From her tiniest steps to this unforgettable moment, we cannot wait to watch her conclude her Nutcracker journey with this dream-come-true performance!
Today, our dancers brought The Nutcracker to a very special audience.
Honored to share our art and brighten the season for our senior community at Benchmark Hanover!🩰🎄
