Performance Team
2022-2023
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 & 15th, 2023
Kansas City Scottish Rite
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.
Team is directed by Vanessa Diaz & Melanie Strong