AUDITIONS for 2023-2024 Team
will be held Saturday, Sept. 9th
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Performance Team
2022-2023
will be held Saturday, Sept. 9th
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Performance Team
2022-2023
Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey,
Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles,
Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray, and Tyler Zunker
Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles,
Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray, and Tyler Zunker
Competition Schedule 2022-2023
Tremaine Dance Convention & Competition (Optional)
January 6th-8th, 2023
Sheraton Crown Center KC
Optional Convention & Solo Competition
Starpower National Dance Competition
February 17th-19th, 2023
Hyvee Arena, KC
Dance Out Dance Competition
March 17th-19th, 2023
Lied Center of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Edge National Dance Competition
April 14th-16th, 2023
Kansas City Scottish Rite
Edge National Talent Competition (Optional Nationals)
July 10th-14th, 2023
The Mansion - Branson, Missouri
Tremaine Dance Convention & Competition (Optional)
January 6th-8th, 2023
Sheraton Crown Center KC
Optional Convention & Solo Competition
Starpower National Dance Competition
February 17th-19th, 2023
Hyvee Arena, KC
Dance Out Dance Competition
March 17th-19th, 2023
Lied Center of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Edge National Dance Competition
April 14th-16th, 2023
Kansas City Scottish Rite
Edge National Talent Competition (Optional Nationals)
July 10th-14th, 2023
The Mansion - Branson, Missouri
Tremaine results
Eight members of the By Grace Performance Team participated in the Tremaine Dance Competition & Convention January 6th-8th 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, musical theatre, contemporary, tap, hip hop, jazz funk, and more from master teachers including Derrick Schrader, Keri LaGrand, Tony Bellissimo, Tiffany Maher, Laurie Johnson, Emily Zachary, Meghan Sanett, and Christina Grady.
During the competition portion of the weekend, our students competed in various types of dance. Here are our competition numbers: Benjamyn & Jasmyn Diaz, open duet, 1st place; Ashlyn McConnell, ballet solo, 2nd place; Haysel Avis, open solo, 2nd place; Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell, open duet, 2nd place; Tyler Zunker, musical theatre solo, 3rd place; Benjamyn Diaz, lyrical solo, 3rd place, Haysel Avis, Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn McConnell, musical theatre trio, 3rd place; Jasmyn Diaz, open solo; Ashlyn Swartz, jazz solo; Madison Huey, jazz solo; and Keira McConnell, jazz solo.
Benjamyn Diaz was a scholarship winner during auditions at convention. Tyler Zunker was recognized at convention for his hard work during convention classes and made round two of the scholarship audition process.
Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell were given the judges’ Ovation Award for their duet to “You Will Be Found”.
During the competition portion of the weekend, our students competed in various types of dance. Here are our competition numbers: Benjamyn & Jasmyn Diaz, open duet, 1st place; Ashlyn McConnell, ballet solo, 2nd place; Haysel Avis, open solo, 2nd place; Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell, open duet, 2nd place; Tyler Zunker, musical theatre solo, 3rd place; Benjamyn Diaz, lyrical solo, 3rd place, Haysel Avis, Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn McConnell, musical theatre trio, 3rd place; Jasmyn Diaz, open solo; Ashlyn Swartz, jazz solo; Madison Huey, jazz solo; and Keira McConnell, jazz solo.
Benjamyn Diaz was a scholarship winner during auditions at convention. Tyler Zunker was recognized at convention for his hard work during convention classes and made round two of the scholarship audition process.
Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell were given the judges’ Ovation Award for their duet to “You Will Be Found”.
Starpower competition results
The By Grace Performance Team from By Grace Performance Studio competed in the Starpower National Dance Competition in Kansas City, February 17-19, 2023. The team competed 25 numbers in various categories. The routines placed as follows:
5 Star Premium Awards: Soloist: Benjamyn Diaz, lyrical solo and open solo
Duet: Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell, open duet
5 Stars & 1st Place: Soloist: Maycee Wray, open solo
Duets: Haysel Avis & Lynnex Mothersbaugh, jazz duet
Benjamyn & Jasmyn Diaz, open duet
Benjamyn Diaz & Tyler Zunker, hip hop duet
Trio: Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, tap trio
Group: “Family Madrigal”, the entire team, open category
5 Stars: Soloists: Lynnex Mothersbaugh, lyrical solo
Keira McConnell, jazz solo
Haysel Avis, open solo
Tyler Zunker, musical theatre solo
Duets: Ashlyn Swartz & Tyler Zunker, musical theatre duet
Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz, musical theatre duet
Trios: Haysel Avis, Jasmyn Diaz, & Ashlyn McConnell, musical theatre trio
Haysel Avis, Keira McConnell, Julia Scoles, musical theatre trio
Groups: “Boom”, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray, tap category
“Be Different”, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray, lyrical category
“Perfect Young Ladies”, Haysel Avis, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles, musical theatre category
4 ¾ Stars & 1st Place: Soloist: Ashlyn McConnell, ballet solo
4 ¾ Stars: Soloists: Madison Huey, jazz solo
Ashlyn Swartz, jazz solo
Julia Scoles, jazz solo
Jasmyn Diaz, open solo
The team earned several special awards during the competition. They are as follows:
‘Terrific Tap Trio’ Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell
‘Wickedly Awesome’ Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz duet
‘Pure Passion’ lyrical group
‘Entertainment Excellence’ entire team open group number
‘Stunning Smile’ musical theatre group
‘Passionate Heart’ Jasmyn Diaz soloist
A Golden Ticket Invitation to the World Dance Championship was given to “Perfect Young Ladies”, Haysel Avis, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, and Julia Scoles.
Tyler Zunker was named Teen Mr. Starpower and given a Discovery Spotlight Invitation.
Benjamyn Diaz was named Junior Mr. Starpower and given a Power Pak invitation.
Keira McConnell was named 1st runner up Petite Miss Starpower, and received 7th place overall in her age division for her solo.
5 Star Premium Awards: Soloist: Benjamyn Diaz, lyrical solo and open solo
Duet: Benjamyn Diaz & Keira McConnell, open duet
5 Stars & 1st Place: Soloist: Maycee Wray, open solo
Duets: Haysel Avis & Lynnex Mothersbaugh, jazz duet
Benjamyn & Jasmyn Diaz, open duet
Benjamyn Diaz & Tyler Zunker, hip hop duet
Trio: Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, tap trio
Group: “Family Madrigal”, the entire team, open category
5 Stars: Soloists: Lynnex Mothersbaugh, lyrical solo
Keira McConnell, jazz solo
Haysel Avis, open solo
Tyler Zunker, musical theatre solo
Duets: Ashlyn Swartz & Tyler Zunker, musical theatre duet
Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz, musical theatre duet
Trios: Haysel Avis, Jasmyn Diaz, & Ashlyn McConnell, musical theatre trio
Haysel Avis, Keira McConnell, Julia Scoles, musical theatre trio
Groups: “Boom”, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray, tap category
“Be Different”, Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray, lyrical category
“Perfect Young Ladies”, Haysel Avis, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, Julia Scoles, musical theatre category
4 ¾ Stars & 1st Place: Soloist: Ashlyn McConnell, ballet solo
4 ¾ Stars: Soloists: Madison Huey, jazz solo
Ashlyn Swartz, jazz solo
Julia Scoles, jazz solo
Jasmyn Diaz, open solo
The team earned several special awards during the competition. They are as follows:
‘Terrific Tap Trio’ Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell
‘Wickedly Awesome’ Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz duet
‘Pure Passion’ lyrical group
‘Entertainment Excellence’ entire team open group number
‘Stunning Smile’ musical theatre group
‘Passionate Heart’ Jasmyn Diaz soloist
A Golden Ticket Invitation to the World Dance Championship was given to “Perfect Young Ladies”, Haysel Avis, Ashlyn McConnell, Keira McConnell, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, and Julia Scoles.
Tyler Zunker was named Teen Mr. Starpower and given a Discovery Spotlight Invitation.
Benjamyn Diaz was named Junior Mr. Starpower and given a Power Pak invitation.
Keira McConnell was named 1st runner up Petite Miss Starpower, and received 7th place overall in her age division for her solo.
Dance Out competition Results
The By Grace Performance Team from the By Grace Performance Studio competed in the DanceOut National Dance Competition in Lawrence, KS, March 18th & 19th. The team competed 25 numbers including group dances, trios, duets, and solos. Following are the results:
Double Platinum Award Winner: Benjamyn Diaz, lyrical solo (1st overall, category winner, Outstanding Commitment Award)
Platinum Award Winners: Lyrical Group (3rd overall, Contour Workshop winners)
Musical Theatre Group (1st overall)
All Group Open (1st overall, Storytelling Award)
Haysel Avis, open solo (9th overall)
Benjamyn Diaz, open solo (Contour Workshop winner)
Benjamy Diaz & Keira McConnell, open duet (1st overall)
Maycee Wray, open solo
Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz, musical theatre duet (4th overall, category winner, Contour Workshop winners, Entertainment Award)
Gold Award Winners: Tap Small Group (4th overall)
Keira McConnell, jazz solo (7th overall, Contour Workshop winner)
Julia Scoles, jazz solo
Lynnex Mothersbaugh, lyrical solo
Ashlyn McConnell, ballet solo (6th overall)
Jasmyn Diaz, open solo (5th overall)
Haysel Avis, Julia Scoles, Keira McConnell, musical theatre trio (2nd overall)
Haysel Avis & Lynnex Mothersbaugh, jazz duet (4th overall)
Tap Group Trio (3rd overall)
Haysel Avis, Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, musical theatre trio (3rd overall)
Hip Hop Group Duet (2nd overall)
Benjamyn & Jasmyn Diaz, open duet (4th overall)
Tyler Zunker, musical theatre solo (Contour Workshop winner)
Ashlyn Swartz, jazz solo
Madison Huey, jazz solo
Ashlyn Swartz & Tyler Zunker, musical theatre duet (5th overall)
Benjamyn Diaz participated in the DanceOut Challenge simulating an audition wherein all dancers were taught a dance combination and then performed the combination in groups before the judges. Benjamyn placed 2nd in the Junior Division.
Benjamyn Diaz was named to the Elite Performance Team and has the opportunity to perform in a group number at DanceOut Nationals this summer.
The Contour Workshop winners announced above are able to attend free workshop classes with DanceOut in the Fall of 2023.
Six 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 Junior Mr. Dance Out and Tyler Zunker was named Teen Mr. Dance Out.
Double Platinum Award Winner: Benjamyn Diaz, lyrical solo (1st overall, category winner, Outstanding Commitment Award)
Platinum Award Winners: Lyrical Group (3rd overall, Contour Workshop winners)
Musical Theatre Group (1st overall)
All Group Open (1st overall, Storytelling Award)
Haysel Avis, open solo (9th overall)
Benjamyn Diaz, open solo (Contour Workshop winner)
Benjamy Diaz & Keira McConnell, open duet (1st overall)
Maycee Wray, open solo
Jasmyn Diaz & Ashlyn Swartz, musical theatre duet (4th overall, category winner, Contour Workshop winners, Entertainment Award)
Gold Award Winners: Tap Small Group (4th overall)
Keira McConnell, jazz solo (7th overall, Contour Workshop winner)
Julia Scoles, jazz solo
Lynnex Mothersbaugh, lyrical solo
Ashlyn McConnell, ballet solo (6th overall)
Jasmyn Diaz, open solo (5th overall)
Haysel Avis, Julia Scoles, Keira McConnell, musical theatre trio (2nd overall)
Haysel Avis & Lynnex Mothersbaugh, jazz duet (4th overall)
Tap Group Trio (3rd overall)
Haysel Avis, Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, musical theatre trio (3rd overall)
Hip Hop Group Duet (2nd overall)
Benjamyn & Jasmyn Diaz, open duet (4th overall)
Tyler Zunker, musical theatre solo (Contour Workshop winner)
Ashlyn Swartz, jazz solo
Madison Huey, jazz solo
Ashlyn Swartz & Tyler Zunker, musical theatre duet (5th overall)
Benjamyn Diaz participated in the DanceOut Challenge simulating an audition wherein all dancers were taught a dance combination and then performed the combination in groups before the judges. Benjamyn placed 2nd in the Junior Division.
Benjamyn Diaz was named to the Elite Performance Team and has the opportunity to perform in a group number at DanceOut Nationals this summer.
The Contour Workshop winners announced above are able to attend free workshop classes with DanceOut in the Fall of 2023.
Six 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 Junior Mr. Dance Out and Tyler Zunker was named Teen Mr. Dance Out.
Edge talent competiton results
The By Grace Performance Team from the By Grace Performance Studio competed in the Edge Talent Dance Competition in Kansas City, MO April 15th & 16th. The team competed 25 numbers including groups, trios, duets, and solos. Following are the results:
Platinum Awards: Benjamyn Diaz, Keira McConnell, open duet, 1st overall score
Benjamyn Diaz, open solo, 3rd overall score
Benjamyn Diaz, lyrical solo
High Gold Awards for Groups: All Team Open Group, 2nd overall score
Musical Theatre Group, 2nd overall score
Lyrical Group
Tap Group
High Gold Awards for Trios: Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, tap, 5th overall score
Haysel Avis, Keira McConnell, Julia Scoles, musical theatre
Haysel Avis, Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, musical theatre
High Gold Awards for Duets: Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, open, 3rd overall score
Benjamyn Diaz, Tyler Zunker, hip hop, 4th overall score
Haysel Avis, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, jazz
Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn Swartz, musical theatre
Ashlyn Swartz, Tyler Zunker, musical theatre
High Gold Awards for Solos: Keira McConnell, jazz, 1st overall score
Jasmyn Diaz, open, 6th overall score
Haysel Avis, open, 7th overall score
Julia Scoles, jazz, 8th overall score
Lynnex Mothersbaugh, lyrical, 9th overall score
Maycee Wray, open, 10th overall score
Ashlyn McConnell, ballet, 10th overall score
Madison Huey, jazz
Ashlyn Swartz, jazz
Tyler Zunker, musical theatre
Madison Huey, Maycee Wray, Benjamyn Diaz, 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:
Junior Miss Edge, Keira McConnell
Preteen Mr. Edge, Benjamyn Diaz
1st Runner Up to Teen Mr. Edge, Tyler Zunker
Benjamyn Diaz, Keira McConnell duet was given the “Perfect Match” award. Benjamyn Diaz was given the “Captivating” award for his open solo. Tyler Zunker was recognized and given the “Props To You For Staying In Character” award for his solo.
Miss Melanie Strong was given a choreography award and “Creative Concept” award for the lyrical group number entitled “Be Different”, performed by Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn Swartz, and Maycee Wray, in which their own voices were recorded in the piece.
Platinum Awards: Benjamyn Diaz, Keira McConnell, open duet, 1st overall score
Benjamyn Diaz, open solo, 3rd overall score
Benjamyn Diaz, lyrical solo
High Gold Awards for Groups: All Team Open Group, 2nd overall score
Musical Theatre Group, 2nd overall score
Lyrical Group
Tap Group
High Gold Awards for Trios: Haysel Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, tap, 5th overall score
Haysel Avis, Keira McConnell, Julia Scoles, musical theatre
Haysel Avis, Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn McConnell, musical theatre
High Gold Awards for Duets: Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, open, 3rd overall score
Benjamyn Diaz, Tyler Zunker, hip hop, 4th overall score
Haysel Avis, Lynnex Mothersbaugh, jazz
Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn Swartz, musical theatre
Ashlyn Swartz, Tyler Zunker, musical theatre
High Gold Awards for Solos: Keira McConnell, jazz, 1st overall score
Jasmyn Diaz, open, 6th overall score
Haysel Avis, open, 7th overall score
Julia Scoles, jazz, 8th overall score
Lynnex Mothersbaugh, lyrical, 9th overall score
Maycee Wray, open, 10th overall score
Ashlyn McConnell, ballet, 10th overall score
Madison Huey, jazz
Ashlyn Swartz, jazz
Tyler Zunker, musical theatre
Madison Huey, Maycee Wray, Benjamyn Diaz, 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:
Junior Miss Edge, Keira McConnell
Preteen Mr. Edge, Benjamyn Diaz
1st Runner Up to Teen Mr. Edge, Tyler Zunker
Benjamyn Diaz, Keira McConnell duet was given the “Perfect Match” award. Benjamyn Diaz was given the “Captivating” award for his open solo. Tyler Zunker was recognized and given the “Props To You For Staying In Character” award for his solo.
Miss Melanie Strong was given a choreography award and “Creative Concept” award for the lyrical group number entitled “Be Different”, performed by Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Madison Huey, Ashlyn Swartz, and Maycee Wray, in which their own voices were recorded in the piece.
Team is directed by Vanessa Diaz & Melanie Strong