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ABT SI ‘25
YAGP Milan ‘25
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@fivedancewear #microstripededit

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@fivedancewear micro-stripe edit ☁️ #summer2026

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Introducing the second round of our first year class! We are so excited to have you dancers! #dance #beardown #uarizona #uazdance #firstweekofschool

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The first of our new dancers are here.

Swipe to meet fourteen of the newest members of the School of Dance, coming to Tucson from Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, California, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Louisiana, Utah, Florida, and right here in Arizona.

Give them a follow, say hello in the comments, and watch for part two.

Welcome to the pack. #uazdance

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Ballerinas in Training! 💕

A sweet day filled with Nutcracker memories and lots of little ballerina magic! These little dancers are working hard, dreaming big, and we just know they’re going to be amazing!
#uacexperience #ballerinaintraining #summercamps #nutcrackertea #uactraining

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Oh, how we love classic jazz! 💕

At UAC, our Jazz classes build strong technical skills, confidence, and performance quality, giving dancers the tools they need to become versatile, well-rounded artists.
#uactraining #jazztechnique #versatile #uacexperience

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NYCDA NATIONALS 2026!!!
Truly the best week of my life! There is no place like @nycda and this was the perfect nationals. I am honored to be recognized as top 25 teen outstanding dancer as well as a @stepsonbroadway scholarship. I am so proud of the hard work my team @utartscollective put in and even through some difficult circumstances this week we performed two dances in the gala! A massive THANK YOU for all the people who helped me this week as well as this season couldn’t have done it without you @utartscollective @amyteague @mad.cheal @i.sabelleharris @audgefamily ! Thank you to the @joeydowlingfakhrieh for the most amazing opening number I loved working with you all week! And another gigantic thank you to @lanterijoe @nycda for creating the best place to grow up as a dancer. @nycda has helped me grow into the dancer I am today and I’m so grateful to be able to celebrate this season and end with the best week with the best people.

@joandjax @joandjaxontour @utartscollective

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There are some experiences that stay with you forever and my time at @nycda nationals will always be one of them. Looking back on the week, I’m filled with so much gratitude for the people, incredible opportunities, and memories that made this week so unforgettable. It’s amazing to see the impact NYCDA has on so many dancers, and I’m grateful to say I’ve experienced that as well💖

I am beyond honored to have performed in the Closing Gala, receive 4th Runner-Up National Senior dancer, and be awarded a generous scholarship from the @nycdaf Foundation. These moments mean more to me than I can put into words.

A huge thank you to @lanterijoe for believing in dancers like me and for creating opportunities that truly change lives. Your passion and kindness have inspired me for so many years, and I am endlessly grateful for everything you’ve done. Thank you to the incredible NYCDA faculty and assistants for sharing your knowledge and reminding me why NYCDA has always felt like such a special place.

Thank you to @ginaforcella @forcella_ and every teacher at @dancestopnj who has believed in me and helped shape me into the dancer I am today. I wouldn’t be here without your training and guidance. Another big thank you to my parents for believing in me every step of the way. Always grateful for your love and support.

And to all of the incredible dancers I met this week. Sharing the stage and the room with so much talent is so inspiring!!
(sorry to the ppl i couldnt tag🫶🏼)
#nycda #nycdapvnationals2026 #nycdafoundation #dancer #nationals

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We had one piece in the Senior Division and we are so proud of our dancers beautiful performance! 💛

Great job dancers!
 • Sun Leaking – Critic’s Choice Nominee, selected to perform in the Gala
 • 2nd Overall Senior Contemporary – Sun Leaking
 • 4th Overall Senior Group – Sun Leaking
#uactraining #uacexperience #nycdanationals #uacfamily

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Our dancers, directors and these routines were amazing! So proud of the teamwork, smart dancing, and incredible work ethic they all showed on this beautiful day. ❤️

Congrats to our Teen routines and dancers!

Critic’s Choice Nominee • Don Quixote – Critic’s Choice Nominee, selected to perform in the Gala
 • 1st Overall Teen Ballet – Don Quixote • 3rd Overall Teen Musical Theatre – One Eye Open • 4th Overall Teen Ballet – Opening • 4th Overall Teen Jazz – Put It Down • 6th Overall Teen Contemporary – Solo Repeat • 8th Overall Teen Jazz – Drum Crazy
 • 2nd Overall Teen Group – Don Quixote • 10th Overall Teen Group – Solo Repeat
 • 5th Overall Teen Production – Put It Down
#uacexperience #nycdanationals #uacfamily #teamwork #shiningbright

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Nationals 2026 was definitely one to remember.

During one of my solos I had a mishap, this injury helped strengthen me. I’m forever grateful for the @nycda faculty for being so kind and uplifting about it. Thank you for making sure I was still included in the experience. I’m also so grateful for my @utartscollective family for being so supportive. I’ll always remember how everyone came together as a team as we had to change some of our dances. Lastly, thank you to my mom and sister for making sure I had everything I needed for the week.

Can’t wait to heal and get back to dancing!

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The multiplication effect of @nycda
Go as three (@emmielyndances and @maceydancer77 ) come back with a community of life long friends.

I LOVE being surrounded by so much talent that pushes me to be a better person and dancer. Love you all!

@lanterijoe I will never find the right words to explain how thankful I am for the opportunities provided and created for dancers trying to figure out next steps. I'm so excited for my senior year ♥️♥️

@suzitaylor30 I always looked forward to being in your gala number and I finally got to this year. You really inspire me through the emotion you put into a piece.

Good luck to my graduated friends. Cant wait to see where your journey takes you. I can't wait to see everyone else this coming season ❤️❤️

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