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Performance Team
2021-2022
2021-2022
Haysel Avis, Onlee Avis, Harper Couts, Kimber Couts, Benjamyn Diaz,
Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell,
Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles, Ashlyn Swartz,
Maycee Wray, and Tyler Zunker
Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell,
Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles, Ashlyn Swartz,
Maycee Wray, and Tyler Zunker
Competition Schedule 2021-2022
Tremaine Dance Convention & Competition (Optional)
January 8th & 9th, 2022
Sheraton Crown Center KC
Optional Convention & Solo Competition
The Dance Effect Dance Competition CANCELLED
February 11th-13th, 2022
Liberty Performing Arts Theatre
Spotlight Dance Cup
March 25th-27th, 2022
Purser Center, Chesterfield, MO
Dance Out Dance Competition
April 8th-10th, 2022
KCI Expo Center
Edge National Dance Competition
April 29-May 1, 2022
Clayton High School
Clayton, MO
Dance Out Dance Competition - Nationals
June 22nd - 26th, 2022
Welk Resort
Branson, MO
Tremaine results
Ten members of the By Grace Performance Team participated in the Tremaine Dance Competition & Convention January 7th-9th at the Sheraton Hotel Crown Center in Kansas City. The students were able to take classes in ballet technique, jazz, contemporary, tap, hip hop, jazz fusion, lyrical jazz, street funk, and more from master teachers including Derrick Schrader, Keri LaGrand, Tony Bellissimo, Tiffany Maher and Laurie Johnson.
During the competition portion of the weekend, our soloists competed in various types of dance. Here are our soloists: Kimber Couts, tap, 2nd place; Jasmyn Diaz, lyrical category; Ashlyn McConnell, lyrical; Tyler Zunker, tap category; Ashlyn Swartz, lyrical; Keira McConnell, open category; Benjamyn Diaz, lyrical; Harper Couts, jazz category.
Benjamyn Diaz was a scholarship finalist during auditions at convention. Tyler Zunker was recognized at convention for his hard work during convention classes.
During the competition portion of the weekend, our soloists competed in various types of dance. Here are our soloists: Kimber Couts, tap, 2nd place; Jasmyn Diaz, lyrical category; Ashlyn McConnell, lyrical; Tyler Zunker, tap category; Ashlyn Swartz, lyrical; Keira McConnell, open category; Benjamyn Diaz, lyrical; Harper Couts, jazz category.
Benjamyn Diaz was a scholarship finalist during auditions at convention. Tyler Zunker was recognized at convention for his hard work during convention classes.
SPOTLIGHT RESULTS
The By Grace Performance Team from By Grace Performance Studio competed in the Spotlight Dance Cup in Chesterfield, MO, March 26th & 27th, 2022. The team competed 22 numbers in various categories. The routines placed as follows:
Diamond Award: Soloist Benjamyn Diaz (also Lyrical Category Winner)
Ruby Awards: Soloists Ashlyn McConnell, Haysel Avis, Jasmyn Diaz
Duet Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell
Duet Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz
Lyrical Group Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray
Emerald Awards: Soloists Kimber Couts, Keira McConnell, Harper Couts, Onlee Avis, Tyler Zunker, Jazsneelia Harding, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray, Madison Huey
Duet Harper & Kimber Couts
Duet Haysel Avis, Ashlyn McConnell
Jazz A Group Haysel Avis, Harper Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray,
Jazz B Group Kimber Couts, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles
Open Group Onlee Avis, Harper Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Tyler Zunker
Tap Group Haysel Avis, Onlee Avis, Harper Couts, Kimber Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray, Tyler Zunker
Overall High Score Awards were given to Haysel Avis for her solo " TTYLXOX" in the Petite Division, Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell for their duet "Mambo Cabana" in the Junior Division, and Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz for their duet "I'll Be There" in the Senior Division.
Entertainment Awards were awarded to Onlee Avis for his solo to "Uptown Funk", and Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell for their duet. Our Open Group "Yes Sir! That's My Baby" won the Partner Perfection Award. Tyler Zunker received the Future Is Bright Award for his solo "King of New York".
Haysel Avis, Ashlyn McConnell, Harper Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Keira McConnell, and Julia Scoles participated on stage in the Junior Dance Down competition and Benjamyn Diaz placed in the top 4.
Jasmyn Diaz and Benjamyn Diaz participated in the solo title competition wherein they performed their solos, had an on-stage interview, recited a brief biography, and performed a 15 second dance combo. Benjamyn Diaz was named Junior Mr. Spotlight.
Diamond Award: Soloist Benjamyn Diaz (also Lyrical Category Winner)
Ruby Awards: Soloists Ashlyn McConnell, Haysel Avis, Jasmyn Diaz
Duet Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell
Duet Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz
Lyrical Group Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray
Emerald Awards: Soloists Kimber Couts, Keira McConnell, Harper Couts, Onlee Avis, Tyler Zunker, Jazsneelia Harding, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray, Madison Huey
Duet Harper & Kimber Couts
Duet Haysel Avis, Ashlyn McConnell
Jazz A Group Haysel Avis, Harper Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray,
Jazz B Group Kimber Couts, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles
Open Group Onlee Avis, Harper Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Tyler Zunker
Tap Group Haysel Avis, Onlee Avis, Harper Couts, Kimber Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray, Tyler Zunker
Overall High Score Awards were given to Haysel Avis for her solo " TTYLXOX" in the Petite Division, Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell for their duet "Mambo Cabana" in the Junior Division, and Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz for their duet "I'll Be There" in the Senior Division.
Entertainment Awards were awarded to Onlee Avis for his solo to "Uptown Funk", and Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell for their duet. Our Open Group "Yes Sir! That's My Baby" won the Partner Perfection Award. Tyler Zunker received the Future Is Bright Award for his solo "King of New York".
Haysel Avis, Ashlyn McConnell, Harper Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Keira McConnell, and Julia Scoles participated on stage in the Junior Dance Down competition and Benjamyn Diaz placed in the top 4.
Jasmyn Diaz and Benjamyn Diaz participated in the solo title competition wherein they performed their solos, had an on-stage interview, recited a brief biography, and performed a 15 second dance combo. Benjamyn Diaz was named Junior Mr. Spotlight.
danceout RESULTS
The By Grace Performance Team from the By Grace Performance Studio competed in the DanceOut National Dance Competition in Kansas City at the KCI Expo Center April 7th through 11th. The team competed 22 numbers including group dances, duets, and solos. Following are the results:
Platinum Winner: Benjamyn Diaz, solo (also the category winner)
Gold Winners (solos & duets): Harper Couts, solo; Ashlyn McConnell, solo; Jasmyn Diaz, solo; Onlee Avis, solo; Haysel Avis & Ashlyn McConnell, duet; Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz, duet; Ashlyn Swartz, solo; Jazsneelia Harding, solo; Tyler Zunker, solo; Madison Huey, solo; Maycee Wray, solo; Haysel Avis, solo; Keira McConnell, solo; Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell, duet; Kimber Couts, solo; Harper Couts & Kimber Couts, duet.
Gold Winners (groups): Open Group consisting of Onlee Avis, Harper Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Tyler Zunker; Jazz A Group consisting of Haysel Avis, Harper Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray; Tap Group consisting of Haysel Avis, Onlee Avis, Harper Couts, Kimber Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray, Tyler Zunker; Jazz B Group consisting of Kimber Couts, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles; Lyrical Group consisting of Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray.
An Outstanding Costume Award was given to our tap group "Cookin' In The Kitchen" performed by the entire team.
Several of our students participated in the DanceOut Challenge simulating an audition wherein all dancers were taught a dance combination and then performed it in groups before the judges. Harper Couts and Ashlyn McConnell made it to Round 2, and Benjamyn Diaz placed 6th in the Junior Division.
Overall High Score Awards were given in each category. Our winners were as follows: Benjamyn Diaz, solo, 1st overall; Tap Group, 2nd overall; Jazz B Group, 2nd overall; Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell, duet, 3rd overall; Open Group, 3rd overall; Harper & Kimber Couts, duet, 3rd overall; Jazz A Group, 4th overall; Lyrical Group, 6th overall; Kimber Couts, solo, 6th overall; Haysel Avis, solo, 9th overall; Keira McConnell, solo, 10th overall.
Contour workshop scholarships allowing students to attend free workshop classes in the Fall were given to Haysel Avis, Onlee Avis, Harper Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Ashlyn Swartz, and Tyler Zunker.
Several students were named to the Elite Performance Team and have the opportunity to perform in a group number at DanceOut Nationals and our winners were Benjamyn Diaz, Onlee Avis, and Keira McConnell.
Seven of our soloists participated in the "Title Competition". The contestants performed their solos on stage along with being asked to demonstrate certain dance moves by the judges. Benjamyn Diaz was named Mr. Junior DanceOut.
Platinum Winner: Benjamyn Diaz, solo (also the category winner)
Gold Winners (solos & duets): Harper Couts, solo; Ashlyn McConnell, solo; Jasmyn Diaz, solo; Onlee Avis, solo; Haysel Avis & Ashlyn McConnell, duet; Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz, duet; Ashlyn Swartz, solo; Jazsneelia Harding, solo; Tyler Zunker, solo; Madison Huey, solo; Maycee Wray, solo; Haysel Avis, solo; Keira McConnell, solo; Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell, duet; Kimber Couts, solo; Harper Couts & Kimber Couts, duet.
Gold Winners (groups): Open Group consisting of Onlee Avis, Harper Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Tyler Zunker; Jazz A Group consisting of Haysel Avis, Harper Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray; Tap Group consisting of Haysel Avis, Onlee Avis, Harper Couts, Kimber Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray, Tyler Zunker; Jazz B Group consisting of Kimber Couts, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles; Lyrical Group consisting of Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray.
An Outstanding Costume Award was given to our tap group "Cookin' In The Kitchen" performed by the entire team.
Several of our students participated in the DanceOut Challenge simulating an audition wherein all dancers were taught a dance combination and then performed it in groups before the judges. Harper Couts and Ashlyn McConnell made it to Round 2, and Benjamyn Diaz placed 6th in the Junior Division.
Overall High Score Awards were given in each category. Our winners were as follows: Benjamyn Diaz, solo, 1st overall; Tap Group, 2nd overall; Jazz B Group, 2nd overall; Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell, duet, 3rd overall; Open Group, 3rd overall; Harper & Kimber Couts, duet, 3rd overall; Jazz A Group, 4th overall; Lyrical Group, 6th overall; Kimber Couts, solo, 6th overall; Haysel Avis, solo, 9th overall; Keira McConnell, solo, 10th overall.
Contour workshop scholarships allowing students to attend free workshop classes in the Fall were given to Haysel Avis, Onlee Avis, Harper Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Ashlyn Swartz, and Tyler Zunker.
Several students were named to the Elite Performance Team and have the opportunity to perform in a group number at DanceOut Nationals and our winners were Benjamyn Diaz, Onlee Avis, and Keira McConnell.
Seven of our soloists participated in the "Title Competition". The contestants performed their solos on stage along with being asked to demonstrate certain dance moves by the judges. Benjamyn Diaz was named Mr. Junior DanceOut.
edge results
The By Grace Performance Team from the By Grace Performance Studio competed in the Edge Dance Competition in Clayton, MO April 29th through May 1st. The team competed in 22 numbers including groups, duets, and solos. Following are the results:
High Gold Awards for Groups: Jazz B Group, 2nd overall high score in category
Lyrical Group
Jazz A Group
Musical Theatre/Open Group
Tap Group
High Gold Awards for duets: Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell, Jazz, 1st overall high score in category
Harper Couts & Kimber Couts, Jazz, 3rd overall high score in category
Haysel Avis & Ashlyn McConnell, Jazz
Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz, Lyrical
High Gold Awards for solos: Keira McConnell, Open, 3rd overall high score in category
Haysel Avis, Jazz, 4th overall high score in category
Kimber Couts, Tap, 4th overall high score in category
Tyler Zunker, Tap, 6th overall high score
Benjamyn Diaz, Lyrical, 9th overall high score in category
Harper Couts, Jazz
Jasmyn Diaz, Lyrical
Ashlyn McConnell, Lyrical
Onlee Avis, Tap
Ashlyn Swartz, Lyrical
Madison Huey, Lyrical
Maycee Wray, Open
Jazsneelia Harding, Jazz
Benjamyn Diaz, Kimber Couts, Haysel Avis, and Keira McConnell were named to the Edge Performance Team which allows them to participate in a group production number at Nationals 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:
Junior Miss Edge, Keira McConnell, 1st Runner Up, Haysel Avis
Preteen Mr. Edge, Benjamyn Diaz, 1st Runner Up, Onlee Avis
2nd Runner Up to Teen Miss Edge, Jazsneelia Harding
Best Costume Award was given to our group tap number "Cookin' In The Kitchen", performed by the entire performance team, Haysel Avis, Onlee Avis, Harper Couts, Kimber Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray and Tyler Zunker.
High Gold Awards for Groups: Jazz B Group, 2nd overall high score in category
Lyrical Group
Jazz A Group
Musical Theatre/Open Group
Tap Group
High Gold Awards for duets: Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell, Jazz, 1st overall high score in category
Harper Couts & Kimber Couts, Jazz, 3rd overall high score in category
Haysel Avis & Ashlyn McConnell, Jazz
Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz, Lyrical
High Gold Awards for solos: Keira McConnell, Open, 3rd overall high score in category
Haysel Avis, Jazz, 4th overall high score in category
Kimber Couts, Tap, 4th overall high score in category
Tyler Zunker, Tap, 6th overall high score
Benjamyn Diaz, Lyrical, 9th overall high score in category
Harper Couts, Jazz
Jasmyn Diaz, Lyrical
Ashlyn McConnell, Lyrical
Onlee Avis, Tap
Ashlyn Swartz, Lyrical
Madison Huey, Lyrical
Maycee Wray, Open
Jazsneelia Harding, Jazz
Benjamyn Diaz, Kimber Couts, Haysel Avis, and Keira McConnell were named to the Edge Performance Team which allows them to participate in a group production number at Nationals 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:
Junior Miss Edge, Keira McConnell, 1st Runner Up, Haysel Avis
Preteen Mr. Edge, Benjamyn Diaz, 1st Runner Up, Onlee Avis
2nd Runner Up to Teen Miss Edge, Jazsneelia Harding
Best Costume Award was given to our group tap number "Cookin' In The Kitchen", performed by the entire performance team, Haysel Avis, Onlee Avis, Harper Couts, Kimber Couts, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Madison Huey, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray and Tyler Zunker.
Danceout nationals - results
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 Welk Resort June 22nd-26th. The team competed
10 numbers including solos and duets. Following are the results:
Platinum Award Winners: Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell, Elite Level, jazz duet, 2nd Place Overall
Benjamyn Diaz, Elite Level, lyrical solo, 3rd Place Overall
Tyler Zunker, Intermediate Level, tap solo
Gold Award Winners: Haysel Avis, Elite Level, jazz solo, 4th Place Overall
Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz, Elite Level, lyrical duet, 4th Place Overall
Ashlyn McConnell, Elite Level, lyrical solo, 5th Place Overall
Jasmyn Diaz, Elite Level, lyrical solo, 6th Place Overall
Jazsneelia Harding, Elite Level, jazz solo
Ashlyn Swartz, Elite Level, lyrical solo
Madison Huey, Elite Level, lyrical solo
Benjamyn Diaz was given the "Broadway Bound" judges' choice award for his solo "Waving Through A Window".
Several of our students participated in the DanceOut Challenge simulating an audition wherein all dancers were
taught a dance combination and then performed it in groups before the judges. Haysel Avis and Benjamyn Diaz
proceeded to Round 2 of the audition.
Soloists, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, and Ashlyn McConnell, participated in the "Title Competition". The
contestants performed their solos on stage along with being asked to demonstrate certain dance moves and
participated in a formal interview with the judges.
Benjamyn Diaz and Keira McConnell were named members of the Elite Performance Team and had the
opportunity to perform in a group number with other Elite team members from across the country.
This ends the competitions for this season!
National Dance Competition National Finals in Branson at the Welk Resort June 22nd-26th. The team competed
10 numbers including solos and duets. Following are the results:
Platinum Award Winners: Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell, Elite Level, jazz duet, 2nd Place Overall
Benjamyn Diaz, Elite Level, lyrical solo, 3rd Place Overall
Tyler Zunker, Intermediate Level, tap solo
Gold Award Winners: Haysel Avis, Elite Level, jazz solo, 4th Place Overall
Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz, Elite Level, lyrical duet, 4th Place Overall
Ashlyn McConnell, Elite Level, lyrical solo, 5th Place Overall
Jasmyn Diaz, Elite Level, lyrical solo, 6th Place Overall
Jazsneelia Harding, Elite Level, jazz solo
Ashlyn Swartz, Elite Level, lyrical solo
Madison Huey, Elite Level, lyrical solo
Benjamyn Diaz was given the "Broadway Bound" judges' choice award for his solo "Waving Through A Window".
Several of our students participated in the DanceOut Challenge simulating an audition wherein all dancers were
taught a dance combination and then performed it in groups before the judges. Haysel Avis and Benjamyn Diaz
proceeded to Round 2 of the audition.
Soloists, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, and Ashlyn McConnell, participated in the "Title Competition". The
contestants performed their solos on stage along with being asked to demonstrate certain dance moves and
participated in a formal interview with the judges.
Benjamyn Diaz and Keira McConnell were named members of the Elite Performance Team and had the
opportunity to perform in a group number with other Elite team members from across the country.
This ends the competitions for this season!
Team is directed by Vanessa Diaz & Melanie Strong, assisted by Jess LaRue & Riley Bradley