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To my beautiful girl,

As this dance season comes to an end, I just want you to know how incredibly proud I am of you. Not because of the awards you’ve brought home, but because of the strength, determination, and heart you’ve shown every single day.

This year wasn’t easy. Moving up to a new age division meant tougher competition and bigger expectations. You faced nerves before performances, worked through a knee injury, and there were times when your confidence was shaken. As your mom, it was hard to watch you doubt yourself because I’ve always seen the amazing dancer—and even more amazing person—you are.

I’m so thankful for your dance teachers, @katieskamfer and @onjelee who have encouraged you, challenged you, and believed in you, and for the wonderful friends who have laughed with you, supported you, and shared this journey by your side. They have all helped shape this season into something so meaningful.

My wish is that you always remember what you’ve learned this year: your happiness should never depend on a score or a trophy. The real victory is stepping on that stage, pouring your heart into every performance, and walking off knowing you gave it everything you had. That’s what makes me proud.

Keep dancing because you love it. Keep believing in yourself, even on the days it’s hard. You are capable of so much more than you realize, and no award could ever measure your heart, your resilience, or your passion.

I love you more than words can say, and I will always be your biggest fan. No matter where dance takes you, I’ll always be cheering the loudest—not for what you win, but for the incredible young woman you’re becoming.

❤️
Here are Emma’s solos for the 2026 Season
“Seven Birds”
Choreography Onjélee Phomthirath
💎 14th overall (out of about 150 12-14 year old teen solos)
“This”
Choreography Katie Skamfer
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** I don’t own the rights to music** by @dancing_emma59

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5 months ago

Sending all the birthday love to SDP ambassador Emma! I hope your day is as beautiful and awesome as you are! 💕

Ambassador @dancing_emma59
DW: @tigerfriday

#jazz #dance #dancer by @dancing_emma59

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Lost in the tide 🌊

Ambassador @dancing_emma59

#dance #dancer #lyrical #ballet by @dancing_emma59

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A few solo shots from @goshowstopper this past weekend! 💜🖤 @dancing_emma59 @onjelee @katieskamfer @pinnelldancecentre by @dancing_emma59

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6 months ago

💚 Always love when my @pinnelldancecentre fam visits from Ohio 💙

Dancers: @dancing_emma59 & @charleigh_jean2013 by @dancing_emma59

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6 months ago

💖What a feeling! Dancing with friends 💖@24sevendance @pinnelldancecentre @dancing_emma59 by @dancing_emma59

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7 months ago

Great weekend with our dance fam @24sevendance ❤️ Amazing time learning from fantastic teachers and competing with the best of the best! ❤️ by @dancing_emma59

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Fun little Saturday watching my girl dance. Love seeing her confidence grow each time ! 💎💜💎 🖤 @precisionartschallenge ❤️@katieskamfer @onjelee ❤️@dancing_emma59 by @dancing_emma59

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8 months ago

Weekend recap! I am terrible at taking pictures when things are busy! This was our first studio competition of the year! @iddancecomp The kids were awesome, with too many awards to mention! I am so proud of the Pinnell Dancers but especially proud of my girl! 💖 Emma worked hard and competed in group dances and two beautiful solos by @katieskamfer and @onjelee we are always grateful for support from family @padkt & @donpadova and so many friends. It’s not always easy 🤪to be a single mom of a tween girl but she sure does make me proud! 💖⭐️ by @dancing_emma59

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A few action shots from @opencalldance 🖤💜 Emma’s solos 2026 @dancing_emma59 @onjelee @katieskamfer by @dancing_emma59

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