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🏡: @acedanceproject_ @umbrellaproject_dance Ambass. SQ Nat’l Petite Elite Dancer, SQNat’l🥇solo/duet 👑-6x KAR,DreamMakers, ADE🥇Elite Reveler winner-26

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There’s something so special about watching dancers who were part of this community last season choose to come back and pour even more into it. 🥹🦋

Introducing our 26/27 Umbrella Project Embody Guides — a beautiful group of returning Ambassadors who are stepping a little deeper into the heart of what we’re building.

This isn’t about being above anyone. It’s about walking alongside our 175 Embody Ambassadors, using their voices a little louder, bringing their ideas and personalities into the community, creating connection, encouraging others and helping us make this season FUN, meaningful and impactful.

Because leadership doesn’t always look like standing at the front.

Sometimes it looks like reaching back.
Making someone feel included.
Sharing what you’ve learned.
Being the first to encourage.
And helping someone else believe they belong here too.

I’m SO excited to see what these dancers bring to Season 10 and incredibly grateful that they’ve chosen to keep growing with us.

Welcome, Embody Guides. 🦋✨

Let’s lead with light — together.

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To all of my friends who have been asking and patiently waiting for me to be able to post Melina’s dance solo from this season, here is her open solo. Super proud of her! 3rd place finish at Nationals in the Junior division. Ultimate adjudication. 🩵💙 #proudaunt #dancersofinstagram #nationals @starquestdance #blessed @melina_thedancer

“As the Sky Softens”
Choreography by @jordanpelliteri_

*** I do not own the rights to the music. For personal use only. ***

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REVEL NATIONALS 2026!! 💜🖤

dreams turned into goals, goals turned into moments like this. 💫 Top 20 EROTY out of 115+ teens at Revel Nationals. beyond thankful and more motivated than ever. 🤍

thank you @addykaylee and @jordanpelliteri_ for the best solos! i am so grateful to have you guys!

thank you @cfdcdance @nicolecarpenito @linsgood519 for providing me a second home!!

thank you @alexamoffett @addykaylee @blakejstanley for giving me amazing training and support! love you guys!!

thank you @reveldanceconvention @funkyrbs @frankmusso @trevorsones for the best week ever!! i can't wait to be back next year ! i love you guys and thanks for everything that you do! 💜

#tfscout26⚡️ #joandjaxdancewear #revelnationals #reveldanceconvention #top20teen

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Happy Nationals Week to my beautiful niece, @melina_thedancer I am so proud of you. You inspire me so much. From dressing you up like a ballerina baby doll to watching your passion for dance evolve, I am so grateful to have a front row seat. Your kind and caring heart is what stands out. As you get ready to perform with your amazing team, just remember to have fun and enjoy the moments because it will go fast. Laugh, smile, encourage others and dance your heart out. Shine with Jesus, baby girl. You light up the stage and know He is with you every step of the way. I love you so much. 💜💜💜 #dancer #dancersofinstagram #nationalsweek #dancelife #blessed

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🩷 WELCOME HOME 🦋

Please join us in welcoming our first group of dancers to our Season 10 Embody Ambassador Program.

Chosen from around the world, these dancers have committed to leading with light, encouraging others, and helping create a healthier, more connected dance community from the inside out.

We are so excited to walk alongside you this season and cannot wait to see the impact you have in your studios, teams, conventions, competitions, and communities.

Welcome to the family. Welcome to the movement. Welcome home. 🦋🌍

#EmbodyAmbassadors #UmbrellaProject #LeadWithLight #DanceMindset #DanceCommunity ChangingDanceFromTheInsideOut

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This combo was too good 😮‍💨🔥 Big thanks to @justinpham . Summer intensives are officially underway! @cfdcdance

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Affirmations I spoke over Miss M before she competed:

I am strong!
I am capable of doing my best!
I am loved!
I am supported!
I am a winner!

And she performed an absolutely breathtaking, beautiful solo. Being a winner doesn’t mean you have to take home a trophy. Being a winner is proving to yourself that you have what it takes to step out on the stage and shine. Dancing is not for trophies. If one dances for that, they are missing out on the depth dance brings to one’s life. Dance is having the ability to display your story and show the world your passion. Dancing allows you to express yourself and show grit, bravery, grace, and great strength. 💕

Melina Marie, when others doubt you, just remember, I never will! Because you are so worthy. And remember, you are a talented dancer, but it does not define who you are. 💜💜💪🏼 #dancer #dancersofinstagram #proudaunt #dance @melina_thedancer

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Such an amazing weekend with all the best people! Grateful for days like these and can’t wait for many more to come!!

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So proud of my niece! Her first ever YAGP experience. She was in her element. And it is so great to see her love for ballet grow. Keep aiming high little one. The grace you exude on and off the stage is inspiring. 💕 @melina_thedancer #dancerofinstagram #dancerlife #grateful #blessed

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Our Road to YAGP 🤍
For the first time ever, we stepped onto the YAGP stage led by our incredible ballet teacher, Ms. Sohee, who guided the way every step of this journey.
Early mornings, extra ballet classes, and countless private lessons… and it all showed.
You danced with strength, grace, and confidence we are beyond proud of each and every one of you. We are so thankful for Ms.Sohee and everything she has done for us🫶🏻❤️

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Hall of Fame photo dump!!!

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