Meet Round Two of Our 2017 Future Star Award Winners
The second round of 2017 Future Star winners showcases more dancers with singular talent and ability. We’re thrilled to celebrate their success!
Giuliana Siraguso
Photo by Hall of Fame Dance Challenge, courtesy Carol Siraguso
Age 11
Priscilla + Dana’s School of Dance, Kansas City, MO
Starpower International Talent Competition, Branson, MO
Myckena Surber
Photo by Same Day Productions, courtesy Myckena Surber
Age 18
Adams School of Dance, Belleville, IL
Dupree Dance, Destin, FL
Juliana Friedman
Courtesy Juliana Friedman
Age 15
Studio L Dance Co., Waldwick, NJ
Starpower International Talent Competition, Orlando, FL
Martina Schiano-Lomoriello
Photo by James C. Richards, courtesy Carmela Schiano-Lomoriello
Age 12
New Castle Dance and Music Academy, Newark, DE
Imagine Dance Challenge, Hershey, PA
Maia Bliudnikas
Photo by DRC/Dancebug, courtesy Turn It Up Dance Challenge
Age 17
Spotlight Dance Academy, Westford, MA
Turn It Up Dance Challenge, Hyannis, MA
Dayjah Monet Keys
Photo by Bill Menzel, courtesy Backstage Performing Arts
Age 16
Tiffany & Co Academy of Dance Hamilton, NJ
Chelsea Bailey
Photo by Dancebug, courtesy Chelsea Bailey
Age 15
On Your Toes Dance Studio, Twinsburg, OH
Extreme Talent National Competition, Pittsburgh, PA
Basia Rhoden
Courtesy Starpower
Age 14
Dolce Dance Studio, Fresno, CA
Starpower International Talent Competition, Las Vegas, NV
Chloe Shaw
Photo by Shannon Schultz Photography, courtesy Rochelle Shaw
Age 14
Perception Dance Company, Lenexa, KS
Starpower, Branson, MO
Brooke Renfrow
Photo by Starpower Photography, courtesy Brooke Renfrow
Age 16
Strictly Rhythm, Franconia, VA
Believe/Imagine, Ocean City, MD
Leah Farquharson
Photo by Andrew Holtz, courtesy Starbound
Age 17
Danceworks, Mississisauga, ON, Canada
Starbound National Talent Competition, Chicago, IL
Adrian Curiel
Courtesy Adrian Curiel
Age 17
Power Elite Dance Academy, Globe, AZ
Step Up 2 Dance, Phoenix, AZ
Louise Hindsbo
Courtesy Artists Simply Human
Age 11
Studio 19 Dance Complex, Mars, PA
Artists Simply Human, Orlando, FL
Nick Alvino
Photo by DRC Dancebug, courtesy Turn It Up Dance Challenge
Age 16
Alexa’s Dance Academy, East Meadow, NY
Turn It Up Dance Challenge, Ocean City, MD
Riley Noonan
Photo by W Cunningham, courtesy Spirit of Dance Awards
Age 11
Spotlight Dance Academy, Westford, MA
Spirit of Dance Awards, Hyannis Cape Cod, MA
Abigail Richards
Photo by Dancebug, courtesy Wendy Richards
Age 18
DeGrasse Dance Studio, Haymarket, VA
Elite Performance, Mystic, CT
Elizabeth Hazelwood
Courtesy Jennifer Hazelwood
Age 18
First Landing Dance Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Encore Dance Competitions for the Stars, Virginia Beach, VA
Eric Decaminada
Photo by DRC/Dancebug, courtesy Turn It Up Dance Challenge
Age 17
The Pulse Performing Arts Studio, Bedford Hills, NY
Turn It Up Dance Challenge, Long Branch, NJ
Mackenzie Casey
Courtesy Mackenzie Casey
Age 17
Edge Dance Center, Lumberton, NJ
Step Up 2 Dance, Atlantic City, NJ
Kaylee Couite
Courtesy Step Up 2 Dance
Age 17
Pat Snows Dance Academy, Bridgewater, MA
Step Up 2 Dance, Manchester, NH
Abby Sebastian
Photo by UEP Photography, Courtesy Dancers Burlington
Age 10
Dancers Burlington, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Starpower International Talent Competition, Myrtle Beach, SC
Ava Lahey
Photo by Platoon Event Photography, courtesy Ava Lahey
Age 15
Sara’s Studio of Dance Jacksonville, IL
Revolution Nationals,Chicago IL
A version of this story appeared in the January 2018 issue of
Dance Spirit with the title “Dance Spirit Future Star 2017: Round 2.”
