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Dance Dynamics prepares for their prestigious week in Los Angeles, CA with Dance Excellence! Congratulations and thank you to Betsy Carr. We are grateful and will cherish this opportunity. Dance Excellence...here we come!
Congratulations to the MANY Dance Dynamics students accepted on full scholarship at Ballet Austin!
Brianna Kohn ~ Congratulations on so many Wannabees filming jobs!
Katlyn Provo ~ So awesome to hear about your education / dance opportunities at MSU! Wow!
Taylor Groothius~ We miss you! Wishing you the BEST in Hollywood! So many films in such a short amount of time! Congratulations!
Ryan Steele ~ Congrats on another Broadway contract with West Side Story. You are an awesome role model! Thank you!
Lindsay Janisse ~ Wicked on Broadway - Dance Captain! Congratulations on your engagement!
Sarah Cournay ~ Love to hear your stories and how well you are doing at American Musical & Dramatic Academy in NYC.
Numerous Dance Dynamics Alumni ~ Thanks for keeping in touch and sharing your awesome stories on your successful life! It's so nice to hear about so many of you from the recreational department continuing to have dance in your life! Thank you!
Erica Ducoing ~ Trainee program at Ballet Austin
Congratulations Evan Fisher! Evan will be playing the role of Fritz in The Nutcracker at the Detroit Opera House with Cincinnati Ballet!
Taylor Groothius (age 7)…Wow! 3 Movies immediately! Congratulations Taylor! What If, Flipped and Highland Park Thanks for listening! You did it!
Brianna Kohn, Alex Hathway, Kalianne Reynolds, Katie Tassoni are all part of the television taping of the Wannabees!
Welcome Michael Ness! Micheal will be at Dance Dynamics this year to teach, Gymnastics, Break Dancing and to work with our many talented guys!
Sammy Borla lands the 101 Dalmations Tour! Congratulations Sammy!
Brandon Cournay will be on tour with WCDE this year!
Sarah Cournay is accepted to American Musical & Dramatic Academy! Congrats Sarah!
Iain Young wins first runner up at the West Coast Dance Explosion National Teen Elite Dancer event.
David Gourov places in the top 5 for West Coast Dance Explosion Nationals Teen Elite Dancer.
Nicolas Palizzi (age 10) wins a national scholarship at New York City Dance Alliance!
Darby Jensen (age 10) is called back for more auditions for “Billy Elliot the Musical” on Broadway.
Jordan McIntosh will attend the Complexions Summer Intensive.
Brandon Cournay is assisting for the West Coast Dance Explosion National Finals.
Tara Sheena is an intern for the Parson’s Dance Company this summer!!!
Marqui Jenn…WOW! Congratulations! Marqui has been promoted to assistant choreographer / Dance Captain / Swing for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. She will be with the Pittsburgh / Seattle cast!
Evan Autio will perform with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Pittsburgh / Seattle this holiday season! Congratulations Evan on your accomplishment!
Tyler Mark will be with the 2009 Nashville cast for Radio City Christmas Spectacular!
Erin Lindsay will perform as a Radio City Rockette for the 2009 National Tour.
Sarena Parker is a full time “extra” for the Michigan made movie, “Flipped”
Emily Prueter will be an extra in the Michigan made movie “Flipped”
Taylor Groothius is a lead in the movie “What If” and will be filming in “Flipped”
Brianna Kohn has been cast in the television series “Wannabees” as a ballet dancer.
Alex Hathaway has been cast in the television series “Wannabees.” Alex is currently attending the School of American Ballet Summer Program.
Nicolas Palizzi is a finalist for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular 2009.
Sammy Borla (age 12) is accepted for Radio City Christmas Spectacular National Tour 2009. Sammy is also training and preparing for the musical “Billy Elliot” on Broadway. The directing team at Dance Dynamics is working closely with casting on the transition for Sammy to the “Billy Elliot” show!
Mary Baron wins first place in the Strickland Choreography competition at Cranbrook School. She also won first place in the Birmingham Musicale Competition.
Brianna Kohn has been accepted and will be attending the Broadway Theater Project this summer.
Cassara Overton & Carly Burton will attend the Radio City Rockettes Intensive this summer.
Erin Lindsay is doing a lot of PR as a Radio City Rockettes! Congratulations Erin.
Leah Chilcutt while at University of the Arts will join The Smoke, Lilies, Jade Arts Initiative Company in PA. www.liliesandjade.org Congratulations Leah!
Amber Golden, Alex Hathaway, Eric Martinelli, Holly Borla win Bravo Titles!
Congratulations to all of the dancers from Dance Dynamics who participated in the competition in April, FDC award and Judges Choice award! Your hard work pays off. All awards represent all dancers! Way to go team!
•Dance Dynamics expands programs for Pre-School dancers and Recreational dancers. There is something for everyone in the home of the Dance Dynamics family!
•Dance Dynamics is presenting Summer Intensives and Summer Programs for the enhanced training of dancers. Many guest teachers will be in attendance as well as developing vocal and acting abilities. All dance styles will be covered throughout the summer. All dancers interested in advancing their skills are welcome.
•West Coast Dance Explosion scholarship winners include: Jordan McIntosh, Jake Voelz, Eric Martinelli, Holly Borla, David Gourov, Alex Hathaway, Emily Prueter, Iain Young, Sammy Borla, Katie Daniel, Seth Weinstein.....Finalists include- Nick Palizzi, Darby Jensen, Katie Tassoni, Alyssa Galloway
•Ryan Steele opens on Broadway as Baby John in West Side Story! Congratulations Ryan and his family for this awesome job! www.westsidestory.com You can see Ryan in many photos and promotional clips. He also appeared on Good Morning America!
•Dance Dynamics debut performance of the Dudes & Divas Company at the Walled Lake Schools Parenting Fair on Saturday, March 7th! These pre-school dancers joined in a performance with the Dynamic Dancers Performing Company!
•Alex Hathaway accepted and attending The School of American Ballet summer program on full merit scholarship. Congratulations Alex.
•Lindsay Janisse continues as the dance captain and swing for Wicked on Broadway!
•The Dynamic Dancers Performing Company enjoyed participating with the Detroit Medical Center in their “Dance Day” event Saturday, February 7th.
•Viginia School of the Arts attends Dance Dynamics for summer program auditions on Saturday, February 28th.
•Brandon Cournay prepares in spring shows for his graduation from The Juilliard School in May of 2009!
•Iain Young accepted and attending The Juilliard Summer Dance Intensive.
•Ballet Austin attends Dance Dynamics for summer intensive auditions! Congratulations to all dancers accepted and in attendance!
•Many students receive invitations to numerous summer intensives.
•Title Winners from On Stage New York ~ Kailee Palchak, Erin McDowell, Iain Young, and Eric Martinelli
•Jake Volez was selected to perform in Florida for a Ballet Company.
•Congratulations to all of the dancers selected as finalists at the New York City Dance Alliance convention in Lansing. Half of the finalists were from Dance Dynamics.
Scholarship Winners are: Outstanding Dancers- Jordan McIntosh, Cassara Overton, Tyler Muhlenkamp, Eric Martinelli, Alyssa Palafox, Alex Hathaway, Audrey Beaumarchais, Iain Young, Hannah Owens, Maddie Haase, Holly Borla, Emily Prueter, Sammy Borla, Seth Weinstein.
Ballet scholarship- Emily Prueter
Tap Scholarship- Amber Golden
Hip Hop Scholarship- Seth Weinstein
Steps on Broadway Scholarship- Erica Ducoing
Future Star Award- David Gourov
Trip Threat Scholarship- Holly Borla
•Congratulations to our ENTIRE cast of dancers for the performance of “Cinderella’s Celebration” in January, 2009. Thank you for special guests Ray Kraus & Ryan Steele for joining our cast.
•Tyler Muhlenkamp is assisting the faculty with the Tremaine Dance Conventions.
•Mara Bezerko, Katie Daniel, Sarah Daniel, Evan Fisher, Alyssa Galloway, Seth Weinstein ~ Congratulations on being selected for “The Nutcracker” with the Joffrey Ballet at the Detroit Opera House.
•Check out the Dynamic Dancers Performing Company at the Easter Seals “Celebrating Kids” show on October 10, 2008.
•Nick Caramagno will be performing for Wayne State University this season!
“•A Christmas Carol” at Walled Lake Western High School. Come see many Dance Dynamics students.
•Ryan Steele- Cast as “Baby John” in the upcoming revival Broadway cast of West Side Story! Ryan recently graduated from the Clonlara School and the Dance Dynamics Performing Arts Center. Ryan was also offered a job with Ballet Austin II and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
•Sammy Borla – age 11 will be the child actor/dancer in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular tour. Sammy will be joined by Dance Dynamics alumni, Erin Lindsay (Rockette) and Marqui Jenn (Swing for the female dancers). They will all perform for the entire tour which will stop at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Way to go Dance Dynamics!
•Tyler Mark will perform in the Nashville cast of Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Tyler has also been cast in the Broadway revival of Brigadoon for the future production.
•Jake Voelz- cast to perform with Alumni Bristol Arnold in the Christmas Extravaganza in Branson, MO this holiday season! Congratulations Jake!
•Congratulations to Jake Volez at West Coast Dance Explosion in Las Vegas in July 2008.
•Wishing the best to our 2008 Graduates and Alumni!
•Brandon Cournay heads into his 4th year at The Juilliard School in NYC.
•Ray Kraus begins his journey at NYU!
D•ance Dynamics alumni attend many prestigious dance & theater colleges including but not limited to: Oklahoma City University, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, University of the Arts, Wayne State University, New York University, Juilliard and more.
•Nate Attard is now performing at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.
•Adam Brenner & Ryan Swett continue with Beauty & the Beast at Disney!
•New York City Dance Alliance – Nationals Competition- Congratulations to our 14 “Outstanding Dancers” and to Alex Hathaway the 2007 Junior National Dancer.
•Iain Young- Top 5 Male Teens, Tyler Muhlenkamp- Top 5 soloists for Senior males and Top 12 Senior Male, Alyssa Palafox- Top 5 Teen solo, Audrey Beaumarchais- Top 5 Teen ballet & solo and Top 12 Teen Females.
•Tyler Mark, Congratulations! Tyler has been cast on Broadway! More details to follow this summer! www.TylerMark.com
•Ryan Steele congratulations on your wonderful Broadway audition process!
•Finalists for Radio City Christmas Spectacular: Sammy Borla, Nicolas Palizzi, Sean Collins and Evan Autio & Ryan Steele
•Evan Autio & Darlene Chudzinski shine in front of Cinderella’s castle at Walt Disney World in Dream Along With Mickey!
•Wishing the best to the Dynamic Dancers Performing Company for their performances June 19, 2008 at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
•Congratulations dancers for your many accomplishments at the American Ballet Competition!
•Ryan Steele was awarded a contract to Ballet Austin II and other scholarship opportunities and the award for BEST MALE DANCER and a cash prize.
•Audrey Beaumarchais, Alex Hathaway, Alyssa Palafox and Iain Young were awarded many scholarship opportunities! Wow!
Alumni and Students *** If we have missed your accomplishment in the professional dance & entertainment field please notify the studio! There are so many major accomplishments each day we have a hard time keeping up with everyone! Send in your information!
•Ray Kraus is accepted to New York University! Congratulations Ray!!!
•Nick Caramagno is accepted to Wayne State University! Way to go Nick!
•Ryan Steele has an amazing week in Miami at the prestigious YoungARTS week. He was awarded a silver ranking winning a $5,000.00 scholarship. Ryan was also selected as a candidate for a National Presidential Scholar. Congratulations Ryan. Your dedication and determination continue to make us proud.
•Title Winners at On Stage New York: Sammy Borla- Mini, Alex Hathaway- Teen, Kendal Zemmin- Teen, Tyler Muhlenkamp- Senior, Cassara Overton- Senior
On Stage New York- Triple Threat winner- Iain Young
•Jessica Behrend has been busy in NYC! She is a dancer in the “Cherry Chocolate Rain” web commercial for Dr. Pepper. She is in the Time Warner Cable commercial as a dancer. She is also the print ad model for the University of Pheonix ads. Jessica is now performing in New York at “The Box”. The show is hosted by Cirque Du Coleil star MC Raven O.
•2008 NYCDA Regional Outstanding Dancers- Ian Saunders, Ray Kraus, Eric Martinelli, Tyler Muhlenkamp, Jordan McIntosh, Erin McDowell, Chelsea Nedrow, Iain Young, Holly Borla, Sammy Borla, Emily Prueter, Alyssa Palafox, Alex Palafox, Audrey Beaumarchais, Kendal Zemmin . Congratulations dancers on reaching this wonderful goal. Alex Hathaway is the current National Junior NYCDA Dancer of the Year!
•Alex Hathaway places 3rd for the Youth America Grand Prix in Chicago!
•Marqui Matkowski is performing at Tokyo Disney Seas in Mystic Rhythms!
•Congratulations to Ryan Steele! Ryan was a wonderful representative at the YoungARTS week in Miami. He is now honored as a Candidate for a Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Wow! Congratulations Ryan!
•Ryan Steele is announced in the top 50 for the YOUNG ARTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Ryan will be going to Miami in January for this prestigious event. Congratulations Ryan once again for your success!
•Amanda Alfanos performs in the Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular in Oklahoma City!
•Adam Brenner- in Orlando, FL…while performing in Beauty & the Beast at MGM studios he lands many jobs in the commercials and print ads. Dillards commercial and more!
•Alex Hathaway- you can see Alex in the World Series commercials for GM!
•Ryan Steele- performs with the Miami International Ballet Festival as a guest with the Youth America Grand Prix! Congratulations Ryan on this successful show!
•Ryan Swett- heads back to Walt Disney World. He will be performing in Beauty & the Beast at MGM Studios in Orlando.
•Congratulations to many Dance Dynamics dancers in the Nutcracker at the Fox Theater with the Cinncinatti Ballet in the 2007 Holiday Season. Sarah Deeter, Briana Kohn, Katie Tassoni, Madison Haase, Audrey Beaumarchais and featuring Alex Palafox as Fritz!
•Matt Fuller lands the role of Fritz in the Michigan Ballet Theater Nutcracker in Rochester! Also performing in this show is: Ray Kraus, Jake Voelz and Ryan Steele
•Evan Autio returned from Tokyo for a day and headed to Walt Disney World performing in Twas the Night Before Christmas for the holiday season!
•Adam Brenner performs with the Central Florida Ballet in Nutcracker!
•Congratulations to the MANY dancers from Dance Dynamics in Walled Lake Western performance of The King & I. Another awesome show!
•Tremaine Dance Conventions announces Dance Dynamics scholarship winners! Alex Hathaway, Jake Voelz, Eric Martinelli, Sorrelle McGill and Kailee Palchak as Dancer of the Year for Dance Dynamics Alex Hathaway, Jake Voelz, Eric Martinelli, Sorrelle McGill and Kailee Palchak as Dancer of the Year for Dance Dynamics
•Sorrelle McGill is featured in a Dodge brochure!
•Marqui Jenn Matkowski heads to Tokyo in February 2008. She will be performing at Disney Tokyo Seas in Mystic Rhythms!
•Sammy Borla ~ Congratulations! 9 year old Sammy will be performing for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Nashville!
•Dance Dynamics has had a child performer in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular since 1999! There are very few children selected to perform in this show and Dance Dynamics is honored to have had a child professional in the show consistently since 1999!
•Alex Hathaway is the New York City Dance Alliance Junior Male National Outstanding Dancer! Way to go Alex!
•Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Nashville, TN- here comes Dance Dynamics!!! Congratulations: Sammy Borla age 10, Nick Fuller age 9 and adult performers- Dance Dynamics alumni Tyler Mark Matkowski and Marqui Jenn Matkowski~ All will be performing together in the 2007 Holiday Season! Congratulations Marqui Jenn~ Marqui was a child performer for 3 years with the show and now is in her first Ensemble Performance for Radio City.
•Ryan Steele lands a job with the West Coast Dance Explosion Convention. Ryan will be traveling around the country as an assistant to the amazing John Crutchman and Alan Sherfield. This is quite an honor! Congratulations Ryan!
•Ryan Swett perform in the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Pageant!
•New York City Dance Alliance Success! It is important to know that NYCDA is one of America’s most prestigious talent competitions. Attending were a very high level of the nations most spectacular dance studios and dancers from across the USA, Brasil, Guam and more.
•Dance Dynamics had 14 students represent them at the New York City Dance Alliance National Outstanding Dancer Program~ Congratulations to:
•Jordan McIntosh, Alyssa Palafox, Blair Bagley (Top 10 Teens, Outstanding Technique), Chelsea Nedrow, Ian Saunders (Top 5 Jazz), Tara Sheena (Outstanding Choreography), Leah Chilcutt, Ray Kraus, Alex Palafox, Iain Young (Top 5 in all categories), Alex Hathaway (Top 5 in Ballet, Jazz and Class and announced the Junior National Outstanding Dancer of the Year), Emily Prueter, Holly Borla (2nd Runner Up Mini) and Sammy Borla
•Many prestigious honors were awarded to Dance Dynamics! Here are a few:
∑ Grand Pas Duet- Ryan Steele & Blair Bagley- 1st overall Teen Duet/Trio
∑ Blair Bagley- 3rd overall Teen Solo
∑ Most all of the dances presented by Dance Dynamics were recognized as outstanding in showmanship, partnering, performance, technical performance, costume and more!
∑ Right Now- Tara, Leah & Ryan trio is 4th overall Senior Duet/Trio~ Go for it TRL!!!
∑ Dance Dynamics wins the CLASS ACT AWARD for Juniors and Teens at the National event.
∑ At the many Broadway auditions- many Dance Dynamics students were kept as finalists! Mary Poppins for kids, Revolution, A Chorus Line, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Billy Elliott, In the Heights and more!
∑ Other dances placing in the Top 5 include: Calliope (Ballet), Wordplay (Tap), Smiling Faces (Jazz), Soaring (Specialty-Partnering), Alegria (Specialty-Production)
•NYCDA National Scholarship Winners:
Tyler Muhlenkamp, Matt Fuller, Kenzie Devine, Taylor Devine, Sorrelle McGill, Kendal Zemmin, Cassara Overton, Amber Golden, Audrey Beaumarchais
Soaring wins the NYCDA Teen National Critics Choice Award!
52 of the nations top studios competing! Over 200 studios attending the workshop, and thousands of dancers! We feel strongly that the performance and attitude of all of the dancers, parents and staff from Dance Dynamics during the entire time in NYC played a huge part of this incredible honor!!!! Thank you all! Wow!
•Congratulations to every dancer who attended the workshop and competition. This was an amazing event and everyone did OUTSTANDING! Thank you to the parents for working so hard!!!! Thank you for accepting this incredible challenge!
•Alumni and Students *** If we have missed your accomplishment in the professional dance & entertainment field please notify the studio! There are so many major accomplishments each day we have a hard time keeping up with everyone! Send in your information!
•s with Justin Timberlake. Marquerite Derricks was the choreographer and that is BIG NEWS!
15. •NICHOLAS FULLER… Performs in Chicago for the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR! Rave Reviews on Nicholas!!!!
16. •The Joffrey Ballet selects 12 Dance Dynamics students to perform in their Nutcracker at the Detroit Opera House!
17. •Ray Kraus lands the Triple Threat Award from New York City Dance Alliance in Kansas City!
18. •Alexis Pyrros performs with the Kirov Ballet in Sleeping Beauty at the Detroit Opera House!
19. •Ray Kraus is a guest performer for Mt. Zion’s Nutcracker!
Evan Autio is a guest performer for Grosse Ile’s Nutcracker!
1. •Ryan Steele performs Prince in the Central Florida Ballet Nutcracker!
2. •Blair Bagley performs Marie in the Central Florida Ballet Nutcracker!
3. • Evan Autio & Marqui Matkowski move to Company positions with the Central Florida Ballet!
4. • Sorrelle McGill lands a couple of commercials! Way to go!!!
• Dayna Murphy will be performing at Bush Gardens in Tampa for the Holidays!
• Scholarship Winners at Tremaine Conventions! Ian Saunders- 2 Weeks Performing Arts, Ryan Steele- Year Long Conventions, Alex Hathaway- Convention Scholarship! Way to go boys!
• Brandon Cournay & Marqui Matkowski performed for Riz Biz Videos with Rhonda Miller!
• “Yea, I KNOW I Can Dance” contest at Broadway Dance Center! Marqui & Brandon land a Top 20 spot!
• Welcome back Niki Dake Dailey! Niki joins our Creative Team!
• Congratulations Bristol Arnold! Bristol was married to Marco Sosa on November 12, 2005! Welcome to the family Marco!
• Tyler Mark is performing this Holiday Season at Walt Disney World! At the MGM park in Beauty & The Beast. At Magic Kingdom in “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
• Iain Young and Anna Saunders perform “Into The Woods” with the Walled Lake Western High School.
•Dance Dynamics announces Nutcracker SUCCESS!!!
Ray Kraus performs as a guest with Mt. Zion Ballet.
Blair Bagley lands the role of Marie for Central Florida Ballet.
Ryan Steele is cast as the Prince for Central Florida Ballet.
Evan Autio and Marqui Matkowski are promoted to Company for Central Florida Ballet
• Company in Orlando.
Adam Brenner will be performing for Central Florida Ballet.
Evan Autio is cast as a guest artist for Grosse Ile Nutcracker.
• The following Dance Dynamics students will be performing at the Detroit Opera House in the Nutcraker with the Joffrey Ballet Company!
Holly Borla & Madyson McGann- Dolls
Emily Prueter- Tree Angel
Iain Young, Savannah Alfanos, Sorelle McGill, Kalianne Reynolds- Soldiers
Natalie Gannon, Audrey Beaumarchais, Alex Hathaway, Alex Palafox- Party Kids
Anna Saunders- Polinchinelle & Ballet Mice
• Alexis Pyrros will be performing with the Kirov Ballet at the Detroit Opera House in Sleeping Beauty!
•Dynamic Dancers Performing Company – Another movie shoot! Congratulations!
• Alex Hathaway… TWO JOBS IN ONE DAY! Compuware Print Ad & Siemens Radio Voice!
• Jessica Behrend, Darlene Chudzinski, Marqui Matkowski congrats on your Disney audition success!
• Dance Dynamics welcomes Patty Foster! Our new teacher from Philadelphia, PA and current performer for Eisenhower Dance Ensemble joins our Creative Team!
• Welcome Back STACY DUFF! Stacy joins our Creative Team and is offering a world of experience to our students! Stacy was the first student to ever register at Dance Dynamics in 1982!
• Sarah Schuetz, Samantha Bingham, Tara Sheena- Congratulations on the movie!!!
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular hires 7 year old, Nicholas Fuller to the Chicago cast! Congratulations little star! Welcome as you follow in the footsteps of Ryan Steele and Alex Hathaway!
• Dayna Murphy lands a job at Busch Gardens in Tampa! The show is American Beat! Check out Dayna’s web site at: www.Dayna-Murphy.com
• Dance Dynamics is expanding! Great new opportunities to come with the expansion!!! More voice and theater for recreational to professional students. Specials will be offered throughout the season for these classes!
• Dance Dynamics- Performing Arts Center!!!!
• Congratulations to our Musical Theater participants! Wow!
• Congrats to Samantha Bingham, Shanin Gaulin & Marqui Matkowski on Disney success!
• Special Thanks to: Jennifer Whitehead, Alyssa Palafox, Erica Ducoing, Brandon Cournay- Your EXTREME help on the “building” weekend was AWESOME!
• Marcy McCusker is dancing in Jessica’s Simpson’s video- “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’”
• Yes…Lindsay Janisse was on “You Think You Can Dance!” Congratulations on your appearance! Our LA Girl!
• Congratulations to Jeffery Noble for Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Detroit!!!
• Welcoming many guest teachers for an incredible Ballet Intensive in August!
• New York City Dance Alliance!!! Congratulations Dance Dynamics Dancers! NATIONAL WINNERS!!!
o Marqui Matkowski- 1st runner up- Senior National
o Evan Autio- 2nd runner up- Senior National
o Ryan Steele- 1st runner up- Teen National
o Blair Bagley- Top 5 Junior National
o Carly Burton, Brandon Cournay, Adam Brenner all did OUTSTANDING in the outstanding dancer auditions!
o Tara Sheena & Ray Kraus- convention scholarship winners!
• Congratulations to Brandon & Ryan on your amazing auditions!
• Steve Barlow sets sail on the Celebrity Galaxy ship to the Mediterranean.
• Samantha Bingham & Sarah Schuetz were offered to perform on Celebrity Cruise Ships for the Mercury sailing. They will not take the offer right now in order to continue their education and help make a difference in the Entertainment Industry.
• Congratulations Anna Saunders- Herbert/Bolling Workshop scholarship!
• Shanin Gaulin, Samantha Bingham, Marqui Matkowski- all made finalists at Disney!
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular Finalists!!!!- Blair Bagley, Alex Hathaway, Nicholas Fuller, Darlene Chudzinski, Jeffery Noble, Ryan Swett!
• Dance Dynamics Scholarship Winners- Paige Goetz, Kelsey McEachen
• Jerry Packard Scholarship Recipient- Amanda Esshaki
• Dr. Hersh Scholarship Winner- Renee Westervelt, Amdanda Alfanos
• Congratulations Ryan Swett- Ryan is now in Orlando performing at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Tarzan.
• Dayna Murphy is performing for Harrah’s in St. Louis. A GREAT dance show!!!!
• Jessica Behrend is rocking it out in New York City. Benefits and assistant to choreographers. Performances- wow!
• Denise Miller continues to assist in cruise shows for Celebrity Cruises.
• Darlene Chudzinski is a finalist for Disney!
• Check Tyler’s web site for Celebrity Cruise updates: www.tylermark.com
• WOW!!!! Dancers work it out at FAME US with Debbie Allen!
o Congratulations to the Top 5 Challenge Category Dancers!
o Katlyn Kraus, Sarah Schuetz, Samantha Bingham, Kim Miller,
o Marqui Matkowski, Four Seasons, Against All Odds
o Debbie Allen Scholarship Winners- Congratulations Ryan Steele & Marqui Matkowski
o Congratulations to the Top 5 Challenge Category Dancers! Katlyn Kraus, Sarah Schuetz, Samantha Bingham, Kim Miller,
o Marqui Matkowski, Four Seasons, Against All Odds
o Debbie Allen Scholarship Winners- Congratulations Ryan Steele & Marqui Matkowski
• Congratulations Miss Andrea on your baby GIRL! Ana Marisol
• Congratulations to the 200 Dance Dynamics dancers performing at the Encore Talent Showcase! All displayed complete professionalism and superb performances!
• Encore Talent Showcase Scholarship Winners
o Alex Hathaway, Carly Burton, Kirsten Gannon, Danielle Crossley, Ray Kraus
o Katlyn Kraus wins the Steps on Broadway scholarship
o Erica Ducoing wins the 3 D Dance Network scholarship
o Encore Talent Showcase Dance Dynamics dances placing in the top 5 in their category:
o Dance Dynamics Team , Summer Dream , Every Little Step , Army of Me, Make A Wish , It’s A Good Day , Get Real
o Critics Choice & 1st- Give It Up
o Top Solos: Amber Golden, Carly Burton, Tara Sheena!!!
• Youth America Grand Prix International Ballet Competition
o Dance Dynamics displays complete professionalism and success!
o Congratulations to Ryan Steele! Top 30 Junior and scholarship to Steps On Broadway!
o Blair, Marqui, Evan, Brandon & Ryan… WOW!
• Dance Captains Named!!!
o Bristol Arnold is named dance captain for Royal Caribbean
o Tyler Matkowski is named dance captain for Celebrity – Galaxy
• Denise Miller is assistant production manager for Celebrity Cruise Lines!
• Ryan Swett does an industrial job for GM!
• Wow! Dance Dynamics students are soaring! February and March 2005 have been incredibly successful for our students! Congratulations to the Creative Team for their support and expertise in guiding our students to fulfill their dreams!
• Amanda Esshaki is accepted to the American Theater Dance Workshop!
• Joffrey Midwest Workshop accepts Alyssa Palafox.
• Ballet Met Summer Intensive accepts Lindsey Brochu and Chelsea Nedrow.
• BRANDON COURNAY!!!! Accepted to the JUILLIARD SCHOOL for the next 4 years! Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment!
• MARQUI MATKOWSKI is a finalist for the Broadway show and tour for Movin’ Out! Marqui is on the road of auditions launching her professional career through the advice of the Juilliard School.
• EVAN AUTIO is accepted to the Juilliard School summer intensive!!!! He has also been accepted to the Boston Ballet Summer Intensive, School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theater! Go Evan!
• NICHOLLE NOBLE- Congratulations on acceptance with a talent scholarship to the Wayne State University Dance Program!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go!
• SARAH SCHUETZ is accepted to the Western Michigan University dance program!
• The following students have been accepted to the Joffrey Midwest Workshop!!!
o Mary Baron, Tyler Betz
• The following students have been accepted to the Rock School Summer Intensive!
o Blair Bagley, Danielle Crossley, Kailee Palchak, Alycia Sciatto
• The following students have been accepted to the Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensive!
o Ray Kraus, Erin McDowell, Jordan McIntosh, Erica Smith
• The following students have been accepted to the American Ballet Theater Summer Intensive!
o Amanda Alfanos, Evan Autio, Danielle Crossley, Jordan McIntosh, Chelsea Nedrow, Erica Smith
• AMANDA ALFANOS, congratulations on your acceptance to the Rockette Summer Intensive!!! Amanda has also been accepted to ABT!
• ERICA SMITH has been accepted to the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Summer Program!
• MARQUI MATKOWSKI- receives the LA Dance Magic – Magic Performer of the Year!
• Congratulations scholarship winners of LA Dance Magic-
o Evan Autio- National Scholarship
o Ryan Steele & Brandon Cournay- Performing Arts Center Scholarship!
• Kelly Collins, Cody Sheldon- Blue Lakes Fine Arts Camp scholarships
• Chelsea Nedrow is accepted to the Ballet Met Summer Intensive!
• Dayna Murphy- congratulations on your success in your entertainment career!
• Bristol Arnold heads out with Royal Carribean again!
• Krystal Davis can be seen at the top of the Universal Studio Billboard for their Mardi Gras Celebration!
• BLAIR BAGLEY and EVAN AUTIO – Congratulations on your acceptance to the School of American Ballet summer intensive in New York City.
• RYAN STEELE – Congratulations on 1st place contemporary AND 2nd place classical at Youth America Grand Prix!
• Evan Autio- Congratulations on 2nd place contemporary at Youth America Grand Prix!
• Marqui Matkowski & Blair Bagley congratulations on TOP 12 at Youth America Grand Prix in Chicago!
• Adam Brenner- wins NYCDA Chicago Senior Outstanding Dancer Runner Up.
• Ray Kraus accepts the Future Star Award at NYCDA in Chicago too!
• Erin McDowell- congratulations on acceptance to the Joffrey Midwest Workshop!
• CONGRATULATIONS to the Youth America Grand Prix finalists! Evan Autio, Blair Bagley, Marqui Matkowski and Ryan Steele! Wishing you the best at Nationals in New York City!
• Marqui Matkowski and Brandon Cournay audition for the Joffrey Ballet Company!
• Congratulations to Kailee Palchak, Alycia Sciatto and Blair Bagley on your acceptance to The Rock School of Ballet summer program!
• New York City Dance Alliance Success!
o Marqui Matkowski- Senior Outstanding Dancer, Ballet Scholarship, Overall High Score Soloist
o Evan Autio- Senior Outstanding Dancer Runner Up, Ballet Scholarship
o Brandon Cournay- Senior Outstanding Dancer Runner Up
o Ryan Steele- Teen Outstanding Dancer, Ballet Scholarship
o Carly Burton- Junior Outstanding Dancer
o Blair Bagley- Junior Outstanding Dancer Runner Up, Ballet Scholarship
o Ian Saunders- Junior Outstanding Dancer Runner Up, Ballet Scholarship
o Jeffrey Noble- Mini Outstanding Dancer Runner Up
o Ray Kraus- Future Star Scholarship
o Leah Chilcutt- Triple Threat Award
o Congratulations to our competition dancers who won so many high score awards, including Burn Up as the Critics Choice Award.
• Congratulations Miss Bristol on your engagement to Marco!
• Welcome back Niki Dake and Stacy Duff!
• Tyler Matkowski heads for the Mediterranean with Celebrity Cruises.
• Alexander Borrello plays Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol at the Detroit Music Hall! Congratulations Alexander!
• Blair Bagley- CONGRATULATIONS! Blair will be performing the role of Clara in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Columbus, Ohio!
• ProStyle Dancers perform in Las Vegas for the Olympiad event on November 13th!
• Be sure to see ALEX HATHAWAY at the Fox Theater in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular!
• Rachel Yezbick! WL Central Homecoming Queen
• Parin Zothari- Meadowbrook Elementary Student Council President!
• Miss Kelli will be working with Vee Entertainment for America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Hob Nobble Gobble!
• Steve Barlow and Tyler Matkowski will be performing this Holiday Season at the Magic Kingdom in Twas the Night Before Christmas. They will be performing on the castle forefront stage.
• See Erin Cogswell Wolf as Cinderella, Belle, Aurora and Ariel at the Magic Kingdom!
• The world premiere of A Christmas Carol at Walled Lake Western High School has cast over 16 Dance Dynamics students in their show. Congratulations!
• Adam Brenner will be helping with making a wish come true for Charlotte Anne for Make A Wish Foundation.
• Dynamic Dancers Performing Company will be performing for the Detroit Pistons in February.