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Ava Ortega

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⭐️ @dancekar ELITE PROTÉGÉ ‘24, ‘25, ‘26⭐️
🤍Dancer at @inspiredancecomplex
🥇@wcedance Freshman National Champion
🦈shs varsity dt🦈

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definitely a challenge this year but definitely one of my favorites! thank you so much @dance9george for such a fun combo and your inspiring words😚
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@anny_juvera I cannot thank you enough! your one of my biggest role models and inspirations🤍 your one of my best friends and your such a talented dancer and can’t wait to spend so many more convention weekends with you😚
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and ofc @dancekar , @nomeara , @papawizard , @appleadrian , @kristynnurkka , @ansel.firmalan , @christopher__curtiss , @ethan.moves , and @ainsleyreagandobbs for being on this journey with me and I know I wouldn’t be here without you guys🤍
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#dancer #dance #dancelife #🔥 #eliteprotege #kar #convention by @_ava.ortega

Had so much fun with you Phoenix, Arizona!!
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who will I see in 📍Riverside
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#dance #dancer #eliteprotege #kar #convention by @_ava.ortega

ELITE PROTÉGÉ SEASON: ACTIVATED. 🔥⚡️
I’m SO excited to officially kick off my 2026 season as a KAR Elite Protégé! There’s nothing like being surrounded by dancers who are just as passionate, driven, and ready to WORK. 💪🏼🖤

I’m ready for the classes, the choreography, the challenges, the early mornings, the late rehearsals, the laughs, the memories, and every single opportunity to grow as a dancer. This season is about to be EPIC and I’m ready to make every 8-count count! 🔥
KAR Convention Tour… LET’S GOOOOO! Who’s coming?! 👀✨

#KARConvention #KARProtege #EliteProtege #KAR2026 #DanceKAR by @_ava.ortega

FINALLY getting the chance to post this moment from my last time performing this amazing solo! this solo was so special to me🤍 getting to do this so solo many times at school and studio competitions was so special and all I can thank is @zackariie and @inspiredancecomplex for everything! thank you to my amazing studio and coaches to making this moment so special🫶
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comp: @thecountdowncomp
🏅4th place overall elite teen solo
👑 2nd runner up by @_ava.ortega

missing this🫶

first ever @tribe99official regional combine in Arizona and it was definitely one to remember! thank you to all the coaches and tribe choreographers for being so welcoming!
also thank you @lindsey_kam for awarding me the class contemporary award🤍

#dance #tribe99 #arizona by @_ava.ortega

so grateful to be apart of this for a third year and being selected as elite protege for the third time🫶

definitely being in the higher age room really brought a challenge but in the end, it really shows that hard work pays off! so so grateful for the people around me and of course my family for being there for me the whole time🤍

some special people to thank: @nomeara @kristynnurkka @jocelyn.rene.basham @lonniolson @ryannalvarez @britneyhall @appleadrian @papawizard

and again, just so so grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait for what this season brings!🤍😚 by @_ava.ortega

wow! what a week!
this definitely was a week to remember, of both highs and lows! there was lots of emotions but it ended in the best way possible and doing it with my best friends🤍
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“You’ll Find A Way” choreographed by @sumnermariee
“Woman’s Work” choreographed by @zackariie
-4th overall competitive teen solo
-2nd runner-up in title
“Get Funky” choreographed by @zackariie
-top competitive teen small group🥇
-the highest competitive scoring routine of the whole week🏆
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to my best friends, the girls I spend everyday with, and the group that I’ve spent dancing with my whole life! the hard work has definitely payed off and don’t know if I could ever do this without you guys🤍 always know that I love you guys and even if we don’t get to dance this group again, it will always be one to remember!
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to the best coaches and mentors ever! @zackariie @sumnermariee @urbinaashleyy @baileymahaffey , you guys are what had gotten me here today. without you guys, nothing would be possible. I can’t say thank you enough for what you guys have done for not just me, but for the team and I love you guys so so much😚
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and ofc @_crissymartine @inspiredancecomplex , the person that has started it all! the person that gave me a place to express myself in every way. without you and this studio, nothing would be possible so thank you for everything! love you so so much😚🤍 by @_ava.ortega

@_ava.ortega 🔥🔥🔥

🧠 @samnelsondance
🎥 @natejavi by @_ava.ortega

my favorite time of year cannot come any sooner
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@hollywooddanceexperience @dancekar #dance #hollywood by @_ava.ortega

my first ever nationals with @santiago_danceteam 🤍
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🥇 1st place freshman national champion
🏅8th place dancer of the year in the showdown (9th-12th)
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thank you @baileymahaffey and the best supporters ever for everything. i felt the best whenever i was around u guys and you’ve definitely helped me through this season😚
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thank u sooo much @zackariie for my amazing solo🤍
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last regional until nationals with one of my favorite teams🤍
thank you @baileymahaffey & @santiago_danceteam for everything😚🦈
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Solo: 2nd freshman solo & 3rd place DOTY
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#dancer #dance #danceteam #bestfriends #freshmanyear by @_ava.ortega

masterclass tonight was a dream! thank you so much @samnelsondance for such an amazing class🤍
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🏠: @inspiredancecomplex
🎥: @sumnermariee
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#dancer #dance #dancelife #🔥 by @_ava.ortega