AUDITIONS
FOR '24-'25 PERFORMANCE TEAM
WILL BE HELD
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH!
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FOR '24-'25 PERFORMANCE TEAM
WILL BE HELD
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH!
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Performance Team
2023-2024
Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Evangelyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster,
Madison Huey, Stella Kubilus, Hallie Grace LaRue, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell
Madison Huey, Stella Kubilus, Hallie Grace LaRue, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell
Competition Schedule 2023-2024
Tremaine Dance Convention & Competition (Optional)
January 5th-7th, 2024
Sheraton Crown Center KC
Optional Convention & Solo Competition
Dance Out Dance Competition
March 15th-17th, 2024
Lied Center of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Edge National Dance Competition
April 26th-28th, 2024
Kansas City Scottish Rite
KCMO
Dance Out Nationals
June 24-29, 2024
Branson Hillside Theater
Branson, MO
Tremaine Dance Convention & Competition (Optional)
January 5th-7th, 2024
Sheraton Crown Center KC
Optional Convention & Solo Competition
Dance Out Dance Competition
March 15th-17th, 2024
Lied Center of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Edge National Dance Competition
April 26th-28th, 2024
Kansas City Scottish Rite
KCMO
Dance Out Nationals
June 24-29, 2024
Branson Hillside Theater
Branson, MO
results from tremaine dance competition/convention
Five members of the By Grace Performance Team participated in the Tremaine Dance Competition & Convention January 5th-7th at the Sheraton Hotel Crown Center in Kansas City. The students were able to take classes in ballet technique, jazz technique, commercial jazz, pop jazz, contemporary, tap, hip hop, jazz funk, cross training, and more from master teachers including Derrick Schrader, Keri LaGrand, Tony Bellissimo, Tiffany Maher, Laurie Johnson, Emily Zachary, Matthew Deloch, and Christina Grady.
During the competition portion of the weekend, our students competed in various types of dance. Here are our competition numbers: Benjamyn, Evangelyn, Jasmyn Diaz, open trio, 2nd place; Benjamyn Diaz, open solo; Jasmyn Diaz, lyrical solo; Haysel Avis, open solo.
Haysel Avis progressed to the second round of the scholarship auditions at convention.
During the competition portion of the weekend, our students competed in various types of dance. Here are our competition numbers: Benjamyn, Evangelyn, Jasmyn Diaz, open trio, 2nd place; Benjamyn Diaz, open solo; Jasmyn Diaz, lyrical solo; Haysel Avis, open solo.
Haysel Avis progressed to the second round of the scholarship auditions at convention.
RESULTS FROM danceout DANCE COMPETITION
The By Grace Performance Team from the By Grace Performance Studio competed in the DanceOut Dance Competition in Lawrence, KS, March 15th, 16th & 17th. The team competed 20 numbers including group dances, trios, duets, and solos. Following are the results:
Platinum Winners: Evangelyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Stella Kubilus, Hallie Grace LaRue, tap group, 1st overall
Benjamyn Diaz, lyrical solo, 5th overall
Evangelyn Diaz, Stella Kubilus, Hallie Grace LaRue, jazz trio, 7th overall
Evangelyn Diaz, tap solo, 9th overall
Gold Winners: Entire Team (Toy Story Remix), open group, 1st overall
Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, musical theatre duet, 2nd overall
Benjamyn, Evangelyn, Jasmyn Diaz, open trio, 3rd overall
Haysel Avis, Madison Huey, lyrical duet, 3rd overall
Benjamyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Keira McConnell, jazz trio, 4th overall
Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, jazz trio, 4th overall
Eastyn Foster, jazz solo, 5th overall
Benjamyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Keira McConnell, lyrical trio, 5th overall
Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira
McConnell, lyrical group, 6th overall
Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, tap group, 7th
overall
Haysel Avis, open solo, 10th overall
Keira McConnell, lyrical solo, 10th overall
Benjamyn Diaz, open solo, category winner
Ashlyn McConnell, lyrical solo
Jasmyn Diaz, lyrical solo
Madison Huey, jazz solo
During the awards ceremony, our entire team group performance “Toy Story Mix” was awarded the Outstanding Costume Award and the trio by Benjamyn, Evangelyn and Jasmyn Diaz “Triplets” received the Genuine Love Award from the judges.
Benjamyn Diaz was named to the Elite Performance Team and has the opportunity to perform in a group number at DanceOut Nationals this summer.
Evangelyn Diaz won a Contour Workshop scholarship and is able to attend free workshop classes with DanceOut in the Fall of 2024.
Five of our soloists participated in the "Title Competition". The contestants performed their solos on stage along with being asked to introduce themselves and demonstrate certain dance moves in front of the judges. Benjamyn Diaz was named Mr. Preteen Dance Out.
Platinum Winners: Evangelyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Stella Kubilus, Hallie Grace LaRue, tap group, 1st overall
Benjamyn Diaz, lyrical solo, 5th overall
Evangelyn Diaz, Stella Kubilus, Hallie Grace LaRue, jazz trio, 7th overall
Evangelyn Diaz, tap solo, 9th overall
Gold Winners: Entire Team (Toy Story Remix), open group, 1st overall
Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, musical theatre duet, 2nd overall
Benjamyn, Evangelyn, Jasmyn Diaz, open trio, 3rd overall
Haysel Avis, Madison Huey, lyrical duet, 3rd overall
Benjamyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Keira McConnell, jazz trio, 4th overall
Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, jazz trio, 4th overall
Eastyn Foster, jazz solo, 5th overall
Benjamyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Keira McConnell, lyrical trio, 5th overall
Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira
McConnell, lyrical group, 6th overall
Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, tap group, 7th
overall
Haysel Avis, open solo, 10th overall
Keira McConnell, lyrical solo, 10th overall
Benjamyn Diaz, open solo, category winner
Ashlyn McConnell, lyrical solo
Jasmyn Diaz, lyrical solo
Madison Huey, jazz solo
During the awards ceremony, our entire team group performance “Toy Story Mix” was awarded the Outstanding Costume Award and the trio by Benjamyn, Evangelyn and Jasmyn Diaz “Triplets” received the Genuine Love Award from the judges.
Benjamyn Diaz was named to the Elite Performance Team and has the opportunity to perform in a group number at DanceOut Nationals this summer.
Evangelyn Diaz won a Contour Workshop scholarship and is able to attend free workshop classes with DanceOut in the Fall of 2024.
Five of our soloists participated in the "Title Competition". The contestants performed their solos on stage along with being asked to introduce themselves and demonstrate certain dance moves in front of the judges. Benjamyn Diaz was named Mr. Preteen Dance Out.
RESULTS FROm edge national talent COMPETITION
The By Grace Performance Team from the By Grace Performance Studio competed in the Edge National Talent Competition in Kansas City, MO April 27th & 28th. The team competed with 20 numbers including groups, trios, duets, and solos. Following are the results:
Platinum Awards for Solos: Benjamyn Diaz, 1st place high point
High Gold Awards for Groups: Lyrical Group, 3rd place high point
Tap B Group, 3rd place
Tap A Group, 4th place
All Group Open, 5th place high point
High Gold Awards for Trios: Evangelyn Diaz, Stella Kubilus, Hallie Grace LaRue, jazz trio, 1st place high point
Benjamyn Diaz, Evangelyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, open trio, 1st place high point
Benjamyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Keira McConnell, lyrical trio, 1st place high point
Benjamyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Keira McConnell, jazz trio, 2nd place
Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, jazz trio, 4th place
High Gold Awards for Duets: Haysel Avis, Madison Huey, lyrical duet, 5th place
Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, musical theatre duet, 6th place
High Gold Awards for Solos: Eastyn Foster, 1st place high point
Haysel Avis, 2nd place high point
Evangelyn Diaz, 3rd place high point
Keira McConnell, 3rd place
Jasmyn Diaz, 5th place
Ashlyn McConnell, 6th place
Benjamyn Diaz, open solo
Madison Huey, jazz solo
Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Evangelyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Ashlyn McConnell, and Keira McConnell were named to the Edge Performance Team which allows them to participate in a group production number at Nationals this summer along with other students from across the country.
Several of our soloists competed in the "Title Competition". Following are the title results in their categories:
Jasmyn Diaz, Teen Miss Edge
Benjamyn Diaz, Pre-Teen Mr. Edge
Haysel Avis, Pre-Teen Miss Edge
Madison Huey, 1st Runner Up Miss Edge
Ashlyn McConnell, 1st Runner Up Teen Miss Edge
Keira McConnell, 1st Runner Up Pre-Teen Miss Edge
Evangelyn Diaz, 1st Runner Up Dynamic Dancer
Eastyn Foster, 2nd Runner Up Dynamic Dancer
Our tap group “A Touch Of Magic” performed by Evangelyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Stella Kubilus, and Hallie Grace LaRue, and our all group open routine “Toy Story Remix” received Entertainment Awards. Our lyrical group “Flight Risk” performed by Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, and Keira McConnell received the Costume Award. Soloist Benjamyn Diaz received the Bright Future Award.
Platinum Awards for Solos: Benjamyn Diaz, 1st place high point
High Gold Awards for Groups: Lyrical Group, 3rd place high point
Tap B Group, 3rd place
Tap A Group, 4th place
All Group Open, 5th place high point
High Gold Awards for Trios: Evangelyn Diaz, Stella Kubilus, Hallie Grace LaRue, jazz trio, 1st place high point
Benjamyn Diaz, Evangelyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, open trio, 1st place high point
Benjamyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Keira McConnell, lyrical trio, 1st place high point
Benjamyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Keira McConnell, jazz trio, 2nd place
Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, jazz trio, 4th place
High Gold Awards for Duets: Haysel Avis, Madison Huey, lyrical duet, 5th place
Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, musical theatre duet, 6th place
High Gold Awards for Solos: Eastyn Foster, 1st place high point
Haysel Avis, 2nd place high point
Evangelyn Diaz, 3rd place high point
Keira McConnell, 3rd place
Jasmyn Diaz, 5th place
Ashlyn McConnell, 6th place
Benjamyn Diaz, open solo
Madison Huey, jazz solo
Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Evangelyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Ashlyn McConnell, and Keira McConnell were named to the Edge Performance Team which allows them to participate in a group production number at Nationals this summer along with other students from across the country.
Several of our soloists competed in the "Title Competition". Following are the title results in their categories:
Jasmyn Diaz, Teen Miss Edge
Benjamyn Diaz, Pre-Teen Mr. Edge
Haysel Avis, Pre-Teen Miss Edge
Madison Huey, 1st Runner Up Miss Edge
Ashlyn McConnell, 1st Runner Up Teen Miss Edge
Keira McConnell, 1st Runner Up Pre-Teen Miss Edge
Evangelyn Diaz, 1st Runner Up Dynamic Dancer
Eastyn Foster, 2nd Runner Up Dynamic Dancer
Our tap group “A Touch Of Magic” performed by Evangelyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Stella Kubilus, and Hallie Grace LaRue, and our all group open routine “Toy Story Remix” received Entertainment Awards. Our lyrical group “Flight Risk” performed by Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, and Keira McConnell received the Costume Award. Soloist Benjamyn Diaz received the Bright Future Award.
RESULTS FROM danceout nationals
Members of the By Grace Performance Team from By Grace Performance Studio competed in the DanceOut National Dance Competition National Finals in Branson at the Branson Hillside Theatre June 24th-29th. The team competed 18 numbers including solos, duets, trios, and groups. Following are the results:
Double Platinum Winner: Benjamyn Diaz, lyrical solo, 2nd Overall High Score
Platinum Award Winners: Evangelyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Stella Kubilus, Hallie Grace LaRue, tap group, 1st Overall High Score
All Team Open Group, 2nd Overall High Score
Benjamyn, Evangelyn, Jasmyn Diaz, open trio, 1st Overall High Score
Benjamyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Keira McConnell, lyrical trio, 2nd Overall High Score
Benjamyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Keira McConnell, jazz trio, 2nd Overall High Score
Evangelyn Diaz, Stella Kubilus, Hallie Grace LaRue, jazz trio, category winner, 4th Overall High Score
Keira McConnell, lyrical solo, 5th Overall High Score
Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, lyrical group, 5th Overall High Score
Eastyn Foster, jazz solo, 6th Overall High Score
Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, jazz trio, 8th Overall High Score
Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, musical theatre duet, 9th Overall High Score
Evangelyn Diaz, tap solo
Benjamyn Diaz, open solo
Madison Huey, jazz solo
Gold Award Winners: Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, tap group, 8th Overall High Score
Jasmyn Diaz, category winner, 10th Overall High Score
Ashlyn McConnell, lyrical solo
Benjamyn Diaz, Madison Huey, and Keira McConnell were given the "Breath of Fresh Air" judges' choice award for their trio "Up, Up, and Away". Our all group open number “Toy Story Remix” received the “Outstanding Showmanship” award.
Soloists, Benjamyn Diaz, Evangelyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, and Keira McConnell participated in the "Title Competition". The contestants performed solos on stage along with being asked to demonstrate certain dance moves and participated in a formal interview with the judges. Jasmyn Diaz was named Miss Teen DanceOut and Benjamyn Diaz was named Mr. Pre-Teen DanceOut.
Several of our numbers were asked to compete/participate in the Final Showdown and our tap group performed by Evangelyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Stella Kubilus, and Hallie Grace LaRue was named the Grand National Champion in their category.
Benjamyn Diaz was named a member of the Elite Performance Team and had the opportunity to perform in a group number with other elite team members from across the country.
Double Platinum Winner: Benjamyn Diaz, lyrical solo, 2nd Overall High Score
Platinum Award Winners: Evangelyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Stella Kubilus, Hallie Grace LaRue, tap group, 1st Overall High Score
All Team Open Group, 2nd Overall High Score
Benjamyn, Evangelyn, Jasmyn Diaz, open trio, 1st Overall High Score
Benjamyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Keira McConnell, lyrical trio, 2nd Overall High Score
Benjamyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Keira McConnell, jazz trio, 2nd Overall High Score
Evangelyn Diaz, Stella Kubilus, Hallie Grace LaRue, jazz trio, category winner, 4th Overall High Score
Keira McConnell, lyrical solo, 5th Overall High Score
Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, lyrical group, 5th Overall High Score
Eastyn Foster, jazz solo, 6th Overall High Score
Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, jazz trio, 8th Overall High Score
Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, musical theatre duet, 9th Overall High Score
Evangelyn Diaz, tap solo
Benjamyn Diaz, open solo
Madison Huey, jazz solo
Gold Award Winners: Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, tap group, 8th Overall High Score
Jasmyn Diaz, category winner, 10th Overall High Score
Ashlyn McConnell, lyrical solo
Benjamyn Diaz, Madison Huey, and Keira McConnell were given the "Breath of Fresh Air" judges' choice award for their trio "Up, Up, and Away". Our all group open number “Toy Story Remix” received the “Outstanding Showmanship” award.
Soloists, Benjamyn Diaz, Evangelyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, and Keira McConnell participated in the "Title Competition". The contestants performed solos on stage along with being asked to demonstrate certain dance moves and participated in a formal interview with the judges. Jasmyn Diaz was named Miss Teen DanceOut and Benjamyn Diaz was named Mr. Pre-Teen DanceOut.
Several of our numbers were asked to compete/participate in the Final Showdown and our tap group performed by Evangelyn Diaz, Eastyn Foster, Stella Kubilus, and Hallie Grace LaRue was named the Grand National Champion in their category.
Benjamyn Diaz was named a member of the Elite Performance Team and had the opportunity to perform in a group number with other elite team members from across the country.
Team is directed by Vanessa Diaz & Jess LaRue.