Performance Team
2020-2021
2020-2021
Haysel Avis, Onlee Avis, Harper Couts, Kimber Couts, Benjamyn Diaz,
Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Audrey Higgins, Ashlyn McConnell,
Keira McConnell, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray, and Tyler Zunker
(Not pictured: Onlee Avis)
Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Audrey Higgins, Ashlyn McConnell,
Keira McConnell, Ashlyn Swartz, Maycee Wray, and Tyler Zunker
(Not pictured: Onlee Avis)
Competition Schedule 2020-2021
Inferno Dance Competition
March 19-21, 2021
Tentatively Marriott Kansas City Overland Park
Dance Out Dance Competition
April 16-18, 2021
Kansas City, MO
HyVee Arena
Stage One Dance Competition
April 30-May 2, 2021
Overland Park, KS
Overland Park Convention Center
Stage One Dance Competition (Nationals)
June 13-19, 2021
Branson, MO
Branson Convention Center
Inferno Dance Competition Results
The By Grace Performance Team from the By Grace Performance Studio competed in the Inferno Dance Competition in Kansas City on March 20, 2021. The team competed in a block schedule due to the corona virus protocols, but competed against all other studios that performed throughout the weekend. The awards ceremony was held virtually on March 24th. Our students and routines placed as follows:
Platinum Awards: "Here Comes Dr. Seuss", all team members, open category
"Lovely", Audrey Higgins solo, lyrical category
"When I'm Older", Benjamyn Diaz solo, musical theatre category
"I Won't Dance", Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Audrey Higgins trio, jazz category
High Gold Awards: "Step In Time", tap group
"Can You Hear Me Now?", Audrey Higgins, Maycee Wray duet, jazz category
"Shake A Tail Feather", Kimber Couts, Keira McConnell duet, jazz category
"High Top Shoes", Haysel Avis solo, hip hop category
"B.E.A.T.", Jasmyn Diaz solo, open category
"Rhythm Nation", Jazsneelia Harding solo, jazz category
"It's Raining Men", jazz group
"The End Of The Line", Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn Swartz duet, musical theatre
"I Can Do That", Onlee Avis solo, tap category
"Instruction", open group
"Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing", Ashlyn McConnell solo, open category
"Geekin'", Onlee Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Tyler Zunker trio, hip hop category
"Glam", Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Ashlyn Swartz trio, jazz category
"Tutus & Tennis Shoes", Haysel Avis, Harper Couts, Ashlyn McConnell trio, hip hop category
"How Does It Feel", Maycee Wray solo, jazz category
"Kid In A Candy Store", Keira McConnell solo, jazz category
Our open group performed to "Instruction" and was picked for a showcase piece in an Inferno Instagram contest. This number was performed by Haysel Avis, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Audrey Higgins, Ashlyn Swartz and Maycee Wray.
Best Costume Awards were given to Haysel Avis for her solo and our jazz group that performed to "It's Raining Men".
Best Choreography Award was given to "I Won't Dance", a trio with Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, and Audrey Higgins, choreographed by Vanessa Diaz.
Several of our soloists competed in the "Title Competition". Dancers performed their solos before the judges, completed a master class and submitted a video to the judges, and also had a Zoom interview with the judges. The scores were added together and the following students were awarded titles in their categories:
Miss Tiny Inferno, Keira McConnell
Mr. Petite Inferno, Benjamyn Diaz, also 1st place high score in his category.
Miss Petite Inferno, Haysel Avis
Mr. Junior Inferno, Onlee Avis
Platinum Awards: "Here Comes Dr. Seuss", all team members, open category
"Lovely", Audrey Higgins solo, lyrical category
"When I'm Older", Benjamyn Diaz solo, musical theatre category
"I Won't Dance", Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, Audrey Higgins trio, jazz category
High Gold Awards: "Step In Time", tap group
"Can You Hear Me Now?", Audrey Higgins, Maycee Wray duet, jazz category
"Shake A Tail Feather", Kimber Couts, Keira McConnell duet, jazz category
"High Top Shoes", Haysel Avis solo, hip hop category
"B.E.A.T.", Jasmyn Diaz solo, open category
"Rhythm Nation", Jazsneelia Harding solo, jazz category
"It's Raining Men", jazz group
"The End Of The Line", Jasmyn Diaz, Ashlyn Swartz duet, musical theatre
"I Can Do That", Onlee Avis solo, tap category
"Instruction", open group
"Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing", Ashlyn McConnell solo, open category
"Geekin'", Onlee Avis, Benjamyn Diaz, Tyler Zunker trio, hip hop category
"Glam", Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Ashlyn Swartz trio, jazz category
"Tutus & Tennis Shoes", Haysel Avis, Harper Couts, Ashlyn McConnell trio, hip hop category
"How Does It Feel", Maycee Wray solo, jazz category
"Kid In A Candy Store", Keira McConnell solo, jazz category
Our open group performed to "Instruction" and was picked for a showcase piece in an Inferno Instagram contest. This number was performed by Haysel Avis, Jasmyn Diaz, Jazsneelia Harding, Audrey Higgins, Ashlyn Swartz and Maycee Wray.
Best Costume Awards were given to Haysel Avis for her solo and our jazz group that performed to "It's Raining Men".
Best Choreography Award was given to "I Won't Dance", a trio with Benjamyn Diaz, Jasmyn Diaz, and Audrey Higgins, choreographed by Vanessa Diaz.
Several of our soloists competed in the "Title Competition". Dancers performed their solos before the judges, completed a master class and submitted a video to the judges, and also had a Zoom interview with the judges. The scores were added together and the following students were awarded titles in their categories:
Miss Tiny Inferno, Keira McConnell
Mr. Petite Inferno, Benjamyn Diaz, also 1st place high score in his category.
Miss Petite Inferno, Haysel Avis
Mr. Junior Inferno, Onlee Avis
Team directed by Vanessa Diaz and Riley Bradley.