|
2022 Double
Platinum Level |
Kimberly Nelson
- Step In Time 98530 Points
I started dancing at the age of
three and new ever since then I wanted to be a dance teacher
and have my own Dance Studio. When I turned 20 I decided it
was time to do just that. I had a registration in Payson and
I started with only three students and it has grown to over
a hundred. Most of my dancers are on competition teams and
they also compete solos/duets/trio's. We love competing at
America on Stage and I am so honored to be a Director of the
Year. I couldn't have done it without my awesome dancers and
my assistant coach Miss Brenna. In my spare time I love
hanging out with my husband and 2 daughters. I also enjoy a
great shopping spree and vacationing where ever is warm! |
Shanna Cook
- N-Step Dance Academy 57175 Points
Shanna began dancing at a very
young age, studying Tap, Ballet and Jazz; later gymnastics
and cheerleading. After a severe injury to her hip and
ankle, she was told she could no longer do gymnastics.
Determined, she decided to try clogging. She loved clogging
and was a natural, she had the opportunity to go to
Nashville several times and perform on the Grand Ole Opery
stage, she got to meet the staff of Hee-Haw and solute her
hometown. She also worked with Merrill Osmond where she
performed in TV specials, music videos, stadium of fire, and
other performances for our troops abroad, Top Ten Honored
Americans and other once in a lifetime opportunities. She
also studied Hip-Hop, Jazz, Ballroom and Lyrical styles
during this time. Shanna began teaching dance and clogging
when she was 15 years old. She has more than 25 years of
teaching experience. Her dances have won many overall
awards, and she has been recognized for her creative
choreography. She loves teaching and developing dancers, as
well as teachers. She has been the owner of N-Step Dance
Academy for 17 years and loves working with the children of
Tooele County. |
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2022 Platinum Level |
Lindsey Camp
- Sunshine Dance Cedar 55235 Points
Lindsey Camp grew up dancing in
the Color Country Dance Studio specializing in Jazz,
Contemporary and Clogging. She opened her studio in Cedar
City many years later and has been training students to get
them most out of the talent, enjoying seeing them on stage
wining several awards and Overalls.
|
Jana Shaw
-
Shaw Dance 49798 Points
Dance has been and is a very
important part of my life. I believe that students can learn
things about themselves, others, and even other educational
subject areas through dance that they could not learn in any
other setting. I believe that dance should be a positive
experience for all participants, regardless of whatever
innate talents they may or may not have. Our philosophy is
to build versatile, well-rounded dancers, while building the
self-esteem and confidence of the individual. |
Amanda Wherry
- All About Dance 44745 Points
My name is Amanda Wherry and I
am the owner/choreographer for All About Dance Studio in
Twin Falls, ID! I have been dancing since I was 3 years old
and I knew at an early age that my dream was to be a dance
teacher. In 2011 I was able to open AAD, I felt so
accomplished and like I had reached my goal, even more so
this year since this year we are celebrating our 10th
anniversary!
I went to the College of Southern Idaho where I danced on
the dance team. My husband was a cheerleader for CSI which
is how we met and now we have three wonderful kiddos.
I am so excited to be in the competition world and apart of
the A.O.S. family!
|
Karissa Molen
- Intensity Dance 41180 Points
Karissa Molen is the
Owner/Director of Intensity Dance Team (IDT) in Heber City,
Utah. She trained in Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical and
Contemporary genres of dance from the time she was three
years old through her college years. At the request of two
of her younger cousins, she started teaching two classes of
eight girls total in 2012 while she was earning her degree
in Dance (BFA) from Utah Valley University. IDT has grown
from 8 dancers in 2012 to over 300 dancers in 2019-2020.
There are now 10 championship competition teams, 32
additional non-team classes, 5 Instructors and 2 studios!
With IDT, Karissa wanted to provide an opportunity for
dancers to receive instruction from highly qualified
instructors in different genres of dance with the
opportunity to perform/compete without the high expense or
too much required time in the studio.
Karissa loves to hike, go sky diving, try new adventures and
meet new people.She loves Disneyland, the beach, holidays
(especially Christmas) and is a lifelong, loyal BYU fan. She
is always ready for a party and loves to spend time with her
family. She is the aunt to 3 beautiful little girls and
can't wait for them to start taking her dance classes.
Karissa is so grateful for the America On Stage Competitions
which provide a great atmosphere for all dancers to progress
and succeed. She is honored that IDT has been awarded
numerous A.O. S. Team Overall Grand Championships since 2012
and thankful for the A.O,S, Open Dance Nationals Studio
Overall Grand Championships that IDT has been awarded in
2017, 2018 and 2019.
|
Anne Weichers
- American
Expression of Dance 39985 Points
 Anne
Weichers, Artistic Director of AED Dance studio for the past
29 years. She has a BA from BYU where she was a member of
the BYU Cougarettes and Cheer Squad. Anne has
choreographed for many High Schools, Community Productions
and studios through the west. Anne loves sharing her
passion for dance with the dancers in her community and
adores her amazing students. Anne's strength comes from the
amazing friendships she has with her dancers, fellow
teachers, and dance friends throughout the world. She loves
to see the light shine in each person as they catch the
excitement of being on stage. She shares this love of dance
with her two amazing daughters and can't wait to see what
the future holds!
|
Natalie Story
- N & B Dance Factory 39355 Points
 As dance teachers we love
seeing a dance come together. We love seeing what we
choreograph come alive on stage! We love creating a routine
or dance vision in our head that is amazing when it’s
performed! We love watching our students grow and develop!
Our dance studio was awarded director of the year, and
that’s because we have such an amazing staff!!! I truly love
and appreciate Miss Bree, Miss Abbie, Miss Jerica, Coach
Kylee, Coach Sarah, Miss Mckell and Miss Michelle so much!
Our assistants and subs are the best: Coach Terika, Miss
Jayda, Miss Jacey, Miss Ragen, Miss Hannah and Coach Hannah!
What a great dance family we have! We love what we do!As
dance teachers we all know we have the best job ever! And
how Awesome is Greg and America On Stage! We love AOS!!! |
Courtney Blaser
- Studio 17 39115 Points
 Courtney Blaser began dancing
at the age of 3. She has been extensively trained in ballet,
jazz, lyrical, tap, and hip hop. She began dancing
competitively when she was fourteen. In high school she was
a member of the Eagle Edge Dance Team as well as a dancer at
Studio C. She was captain her junior and senior year and
lead her team to State, Regionals, and Nationals, taking the
1st place title in lyrical at the ESPN dance competition.
After high school she went on to teach jazz in Boise. She
continued her education at Boise State and danced there for
six years, while pursuing her dance minor. She spent two
college summers dancing for the Hotshots Dance Team
performing at the Boise Burn games under the direction of
Jaime Moore. She was also a member of the Del Sol Ballroom
Dance Team. She graduated from Boise State in 2012 with a BA
in Psychology. She moved to Payette seven years ago and is
the owner of Studio 17, a local dance studio. She currently
dances for FUSE in Boise. She has been married twelve years
to the love of her life and has five children. She loves
dancing and loves working with others as they continually
teach her about love, passion, hard work, and success.ut more
than anything, spending time with her family.
|
Julia Penate
- Legacy Dance 34980 Points
 Julia has studied and taught
many styles of dance: jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop, Latin
American folkloric, Arabic, Polynesian and ballroom. Her
true love is ballroom. She also has a great love for
choreography and has co-directed many musical theater
productions including Annie, The Lion King Jr, The King and
I, Hello Dolly, Seussical, Guys and Dolls Jr, Mulan, Beauty
& The Beast, Into the Woods, and Aladdin Jr.
She has won many awards with the dance studio she owns and
directs, Legacy Dance Studio, including many 1st place
awards in jazz and ballroom, first place in the Utah Team
Match championships in elementary ballroom, “Platinum”
placement in jazz competitions, and received “Judges Choice”
and “Top Technique” awards. As a ballroom competitor she has
placed as a national finalist in Amateur Cabaret, Pre-Champ
American Rhythm, and Gold Mambo and Swing.
Julia also enjoys teaching and playing the piano, b |
|
2022 Gold
Level |
Jackie Frazier
- R&R Company 33045 Points
“There is nothing that's worth
working towards more than the confidence and pride when our
girls shine.”
It has always been and always will be about the kids; their
confidence, their growth, their joy, and the love they bring
to my life. The kiddos, all of them, are what have built us
into what we are today. At R&R Art Center we strive to
CREATE, curating artistry, confidence, skill, and passion in
each and everyone of our students, from age 2 to 99. I’ve
been privileged to be a part of this community; a body of
moms, volunteers, staff, teens, contractors, and spouses
whose desires are as great as mine, building children from
the inside out, while refining their technique and
developing their art.
I’ve not only had the privilege of placing AOS' Director of
the Year the last two years, but since 2019, I have also
taken to the stage myself. After two kids and a 15 year
break from competing, I've had the amazing opportunity to
compete right alongside the kiddos that inspire me everyday.
Our staff family shares my passion for not only the art of
dance and the creativity in movement, but the drive for
emotional enhancement of our students. I wouldn’t be where I
am if it wasn’t for their support and dedication. We work
together not only as a studio, but also as a team on the
dance floor.
I started dancing at the age of 5 in a small town in Idaho,
enjoying my high school years as a Pi-rette. I started
teaching and choreographing in 2007 and received my master's
degree in teaching in 2011. I opened my first studio in
2010, rebranding to a center filled with a preschool, dance,
cheer, and tumbling program in 2014. I am honored to be
spotlighted today, and grateful for the everyday experience
and privilege of coaching my young students in multiple
styles of dance. I am proud to state that what began as a
small seven student dream in a master bedroom of a daycare,
has now blossomed into a fully functioning community art
center with standards for love and artistry above the rest. |
Chansey Eames
- Straight Up Dance 28370 Points
“There is no greater joy than
teaching our younger generation a talent, self discipline,
accountability both to themselves and teammates, motivation,
and confidence. These are attributes that will shape who
they become. It’s amazing to watch the different dancers and
see how they grow. I have never had a more fulfilling
experience in my life.” – Chansey Eames In college, Chansey
represented her school as the Dance Sterling Scholar and
attended Snow College in the Dance Major Program on
Scholarship. She later attended SLCC in Business Management.
Chansey has toured/performed in DisneyLand, Carnival Cruise
Lines, and throughout the Mexican Riviera.
Chansey continues to attend workshops annually so she can
stay current on new dance styles and technique and is CLI
certified.
|
Ciera Hensley & Amanda Heine
- Legacy Dance Company 25630 Points
Ciera and Amanda are
from Prineville, Oregon where they are the founding
Directors of Legacy Dance Company which opened in 2016.
Amanda has been teaching for 17 years and Ciera has been
teaching for 10 years. Collectively, they opened LDC with a
goal to provide their small community with a place for
everyone to dance. Their competitive program, Legacy Elite,
has won many titles at both the State and National levels,
and they’ve been recognized as an ADCC Studio of Excellence.
Ciera previously taught dance in Colorado at A Dance Place,
before moving back to Oregon. In addition to Directing at
LDC, she is also a Middle School Special Education Teacher.
Amanda coached high school dance team for 14 years winning
many state titles, receiving the Coach of the Year Award,
serving on the DDCA Board of Directors from 2017-2021, and
is also a Certified Performance Judge for the organization.
|
Brittany Stott
- Dancerz Edge 25630 Points
After moving to the small town
of Meadow, Utah, Brittany Stott started teaching a few hours
of dance to get out of the house. Eight years later Dancerz
Edge Studio has blossomed into quite a few more hours out of
the house for her. Brittany loves teaching her dancers,
cloggers, and cheerleaders. However when she is not at the
studio she is busy helping on the farm, chasing calves and
kids, or catching up on laundry!! She enjoys spending time
with her husband and 4 kids, they are usually outside and
constantly jumping from one adventure to the next! Brittany
is grateful for all the amazing relationships she has gained
in her small town the last 10 years and the teachers that
help her at the studio and succeed at life! |
Jared Lopez
- TGG 20625 Points
 Jared Lopez was born and raised
in Idaho where he found his love for dance. He quickly
dedicated more and more of his time to it as it became his
new lifestyle. Jared since the age of 15 has been part of
Idaho’s growing dance scene and prides himself in the
community work put in to raise up the next generation of
dancers. He is responsible for the rise of the HipHop scene,
multiple battles, competitions, and bringing opportunities
to all dancers old and new. Along with events and
opportunities Jared also created multiple dance programs
funded by local and federal government that give all
students the opportunity to dance. Jared now spends his free
time with his family, trying new activities, and
worshipping God. |
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|
Dance Totals 2023
|
Points |
Studio |
Director |
|
98530 |
Step
In Time Dance |
Kimberly Nelson |
|
57175 |
N-Step Dance Academy, Inc. |
Shanna Cook |
|
55235 |
Sunshine Dance Cedar |
Lindsey Camp |
|
49795 |
Shaw
Dance Studio, Inc. |
Jana
Shaw |
|
44745 |
All
About Dance Studio |
Amanda Wherry |
|
41180 |
Intensity Dance Team |
Karissa Molen |
|
39985 |
American Expression of Dance |
Anne
Weichers |
|
39355 |
N &
B Dance Factory |
Natalie Story |
|
39115 |
Studio 17 |
Courtney Blaser |
|
34980 |
Legacy Dance Studio |
Julia Penate |
|
33045 |
R &
R Company |
Jackie Frazier |
|
28370 |
Straight Up Dance Academy |
Chansey Eames |
|
25630 |
Legacy Dance Company |
Ciera Hensley & Amanda Heine |
|
25630 |
Dancerz Edge |
Brittany Stott |
|
20625 |
TGG
Dance Studio LLC |
Jared Lopez |
|
20300 |
Jr
Jam Dance Studio |
Debbie Kishpaugh (Kristen LeGore Studio Manager) |
|
19915 |
Diva
Dance Company |
Wendy Schild |
|
18870 |
Steps PAC |
Susan L Crowther |
|
18655 |
The
Studio Dance Company (TSDC) |
Wendy Gardiner |
|
16550 |
Move
Dance Studio |
Cherese Emery |
|
15355 |
MCD
Dance Academy |
Marnie Shook |
|
14610 |
Aspire Dance Academy |
Cassie Warner |
|
14510 |
Center Stage Performing Arts |
Kim
DelGrosso |
|
14145 |
American Falls Studio |
Ashley Ames |
|
13865 |
Hot
Shots Dance Studio |
Colleen Bills |
|
13050 |
Ultimate Dance Etc. |
Hillary Howard/ Misty Anderson |
|
12255 |
Razz
& Rhythm Dance Academy |
Missy Maughan |
|
11785 |
Dance Force dance studio |
Brook Jensen |
|
11505 |
Idaho Rhythm Dance Co. |
Robbie Walker |
|
11060 |
Dance Magic Studios |
Nicole Mikkelson |
|
10600 |
TDC
Athletics |
Jordan Boyle |
|
10360 |
Lake
Dance Steps |
Raquel Lake |
|
10360 |
T &
T Dance |
Tawna & Taura Marriott |
|
10030 |
Impact Dance Center |
Adrian Goto |
|
9550 |
Dance It |
Amy
Reinke |
|
9360 |
STARS! |
Katrina Wyckoff and Caddie Welling |
|
9120 |
Dance Image Academy |
Coach D Dannielle Manus |
|
8800 |
Dancers Edge Studios |
Michelle Pecora |
|
8650 |
Dancer's Edge Rexburg |
Kelsie Carter |
|
8390 |
Encore Dance Studio |
Julia Tatton |
|
7930 |
Lime-Light Dance Studio |
Natasha Baker |
|
7865 |
Dance Impressions |
Mallorie Johns |
|
7550 |
Dansation |
Brianne Bennett |
|
7500 |
Dynamics Studios |
Kimberly Hobbs |
|
6855 |
Showtime Dance Company |
Lindsey Oman & Heidi Hurdsman |
|
6605 |
Fuzion Dance Studio |
Marcel Parkinson |
|
5930 |
Step-N-Time "Creative Motion" |
Trina Mittelstadt |
|
5780 |
Dance Unlimited Rigby |
Krista Briggs |
|
5775 |
Thompson Lane Entertainment |
Rosalyn Korany |
|
5505 |
Empact Athletics |
Kensley Moss |
|
5465 |
Express Yourself Dance |
Jennifer Feltner |
|
5410 |
Nebo
Dance Academy |
Nikkii Sperry |
|
5335 |
Just
Dance |
Brittany Ann Dyches |
|
5280 |
Dance Fusion |
Michelle Summers |
|
5260 |
Innovations Dance Academy |
Brianna Griffeth |
|
5100 |
Precious Gems Dance Studio |
Brittany Hoyt |
|
5075 |
Starstruck Dance & Tumbling |
Brandy Christensen |
|
4990 |
Triple Step Dance |
Jessica Mohler |
|
4835 |
Atomic Dance Studio |
Shawnee Higham |
|
4305 |
Methods of Movement |
Susan English & Mindy Rooney |
|
3900 |
Little Steps Dance |
Jennifer and Laureasa Ricci |
|
3820 |
Backstage Dance & Tumbling, LLC |
Amy
Bertram |
|
3790 |
Motion Dance Academy |
Kacie Christensen |
|
3735 |
Studio B Dance Company |
Natalie Butler |
|
3735 |
Ground Control Studio |
Adison Hillstead & Hailey Hillstead |
|
3610 |
Empowered Dance |
Misty Peterson |
|
3520 |
The
Rhythm Dance Academy |
Trinity Vincent |
|
3490 |
ECHO
School of Dance |
Echo
Waldron |
|
3475 |
Synergy |
Mandi Stefanoff |
|
3460 |
Linda Fenton Dance Studio |
Brittani Bailey |
|
3375 |
Dance Company |
Jennifer Hill |
|
3330 |
Mining City Dance Co. |
Kathy Rowe |
|
3110 |
5678
Dance Company |
Deonna Wells |
|
3090 |
Mustang Dance Team |
Tiffany Chandler |
|
2850 |
Dazzling Stars Performance Cheer |
Diane Windley & Shelli Welch |
|
2840 |
Lil'
Utes Cheer Squad |
Tamra Yazzie |
|
2800 |
Tri-Umph
Dance Studio |
Shelly Umphenour |
|
2755 |
Limited Edition Studio |
Sharon Wall / Nicole Wall |
|
2725 |
Red
Rock Dance and Performing Arts |
Jenna Corry |
|
2660 |
Piute High School Dance Company |
Carol Springer |
|
2600 |
Inspire Dance Academy |
Natalie McQuiston |
|
2495 |
Instep Dance studio |
Tasha Jackson Timberlee Wood |
|
2465 |
Morgan Academy of Dance |
Kalie Wessman |
|
2440 |
Color Country Cloggers/Sunshine Dance Parowan |
Heather Mineer |
|
2430 |
Star
Valley Dance |
Amanda Culpepper |
|
2410 |
Stomp it Out Cloggers |
McKenna Flores |
|
2390 |
Grace Dance Academy |
Nikki Heidemann |
|
2285 |
Pure
Heart Dance |
Becky Bradshaw |
|
2260 |
Western Elite Academy |
Jackie Hammrich |
|
2190 |
DIAMOND DIVAS |
Kim
York |
|
2080 |
In
Motion Dance Studio |
LeAndrena Hadlock & Wendy Francis |
|
1955 |
Starlite Dance Academy |
Sandy Dringman-Peterson |
|
1955 |
Beaver Dance Academy |
Danielle Fails |
|
1950 |
The
Collective PAC |
Courtney Harrison |
|
1870 |
Provo High Dance |
Jocelyn Smith |
|
1840 |
TDS
- The Danz Studio |
TeriLee Hammond |
|
1830 |
Eternal Motion |
Sarah Vuittonet-Aguilar |
|
1820 |
Encore Productions |
Cami
Rose |
|
1750 |
LaShars Dance Studio |
Jennifer Dean |
|
1720 |
Wyldfire Dance Studio |
April Craig |
|
1565 |
Sorella Dance Company |
Niqole Riding and Tiffany Patten |
|
1475 |
The
Dance Club |
Sheryl Dowling |
|
1430 |
Starshine Studios, LLC |
Shannon Wilson |
|
1360 |
Artistic Dance Project |
Mady
Beighley and Janalyn Memmott |
|
1310 |
Canyon Dance Academy |
Andrea Worwood |
|
1205 |
Hollywood Dance Studios |
Holly Davis & Kelsey Alley |
|
1200 |
The
Dance Sette Studio |
Lisette Garza |
|
1130 |
Rockie Mountain Stars |
Kateira Patterson |
|
1115 |
Dance Extreme |
Arielle Kessler |
|
795 |
Dynamite Cheer |
Kellie Buchanan |
|
795 |
American Academy of Innovation |
Tera
Thorne |
|
780 |
Energy Dance |
Chalee Rawlings |
|
735 |
Utah
COPA |
Suzanne J. Balser |
|
675 |
Synergy Dance Academy |
Meghan Honey- S.Mortensen |
|
655 |
Best
Dance Company |
Stacey Landon & Jennifer Toll |
|
600 |
Complexity |
Jessica Balcer |
|
540 |
Discovery Dance School |
Kristen Combs and Chelby Vogt |
|
490 |
Stars Dance Academy |
Lori
Zechmann |
|
480 |
Surge Dance Studio |
Bryea Sorensen |
|
450 |
Seasons Dance Company |
Aissa Mitton |
|
410 |
Dance Unlimited |
Christina Shell & Tamra Nefzger |
|
380 |
Studio 56 Dance Center |
Amy
Moore |
|
370 |
The
Dance Centre |
Charity Duersch |
|
335 |
HC
Dance Company |
Hailey Christensen |
|
320 |
Rhythm Nation Tap Company |
Wendy Isaacson |
|
305 |
Elite Academy |
NaCole Brown |
|
295 |
Rocky Mountain Dance |
Trisha Wilstead |
|
290 |
Elite Dance Academy LLC |
Aubrey Ann Johnson |
|
285 |
Helper Rush Cheer |
Kayla Haycock / Shianne Cooper |
|
280 |
Fierce Dance Studio |
Trisha Cuvelier |
|
255 |
Utah
Dance Artists |
Brooke Healy |
|
240 |
Dance Factory |
Kristie L. Roche |
|
220 |
Front & Center Dance |
Valerie Dansie |
|
210 |
The
Pointe Academy |
Megan Warnick |
|
195 |
Shantel's Voice Studio |
Shantel Bingham |
|
170 |
The
Winner School |
Kellie Barber |
|
165 |
Kickin' It Dance Co |
Tammy Westberg/Brook Sellers |
|
160 |
Motions Dance Studio |
Hannah McKarcher |
|
145 |
The
Spot Dance Studio |
Andrea Williams-Rhodes |
|
120 |
jazz
n place dance studio |
Chelsey Befus |
|
115 |
Elite Academy Studio |
Arial Larsen |
|
110 |
The
Hive Dance Co. |
Jentri Crawford & Tammy Pilcher |
|
105 |
Expressions Dance |
Amy
Simkins |
|
105 |
The
Dancer's Edge |
Kyleigh Dye |
|
100 |
Spartan Dance Force (Minico High School) |
Sandee Nelson |
|
100 |
Poise Dance Center |
Brook Cain & Brittney Dahlman |
|
60 |
Spot
On Dance Studio |
Jazlyn Hyder |
|
60 |
Devotion Dance Academy |
Diana Anderson |
|
60 |
Rocky Mountain Dance |
Morgan Hale |
|
55 |
West
Pointe Studios |
Donna Clinger |
|
50 |
Elite Dance studio |
Lesley Smith |
|
50 |
HIP
dance company |
Mindy Petersen |
|
50 |
Studio C |
Carol Fipps |
|
45 |
Vision Dance Center |
Lisa
Bunker |
|
30 |
Steps Dance Company |
melany watt |
|
30 |
- |
Keesha Hempel |
|
30 |
Local Motion |
Amy
Jackman |
|
30 |
Synergy Academy |
Kristen Evans |
|
30 |
Davis Dance Academy |
Tiffiny Smalley |
|
30 |
Studio 1 |
McKenna Lynch |
|
30 |
The
Point Dance Studio |
Jeanine Nielson |
|
30 |
Utah
Dance Artists |
Tammisty Katz |
|
30 |
Dance Addiction |
Nikole Schultz |
|
30 |
Utah
Dance Artists |
Cicily Oldham |
|
25 |
Elevated Dance Project |
Melissa Larson & Kim Machado |
|
25 |
Danceology |
Tracy Curvelo |
|
25 |
Dance N' Toes |
Brooke Cherry |
|
25 |
Taryn It Up |
Taryn Bartholomew |
|
25 |
independent |
michele boyack |
|
15 |
Elite Academy |
Zoe
Watts |
|
5 |
Groove The Academy |
Allie Short and Kim Boulton |
|
|
2022 Double
Platinum Level |
Maria & Greg Tucker
- Rocky Mountain Express 240915 Points
 Maria and Greg direct Rocky Mtn
Express. Maria has been teaching for 25 years, Greg 27
years, and just celebrated our studio’s anniversary recital.
Maria: I graduated from BYU with a teaching degree and a
dance minor. I had my dream teaching job lined up, but then
suddenly switched gears and decided to focus on teaching
dance instead... and I’ve never looked back! I absolutely
love my job, mostly because of the people that come with it.
Oh, and I’m also a major movie star because of dance- (you
can ask for my autograph next time you see me You just never
know where clogging can take you, and I am living proof!
Love this life we have. |
Kandice Anderson
& Cambria Gibson
- K&C's Fab
5 167655 Points
 Kandice and Cambria are in
their 10th year as a studio, but they have been friends for
much longer than that! Cambria and Kandice first competed a
short duet together 20 years ago and won the short duet MVP.
They love thinking back on how their studio began and how it
has grown and changed over the past 10 years. There have
been many personal and team MVP’s won, but more than winning
they have seen their students fail and get back up, cheer on
competitors, and become a proud part of this amazing
clogging family with America On Stage. K&C’s FAB 5 studio
not only teaches clogging, but offers friendships and
memories that last a lifetime. Their studio would not be
successful without their amazing teachers and behind the
scenes help. Thanks Emileigh Hillstead! The students and
parents at K&C’s FAB 5 studio are truly the best! |
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2022 Platinum Level |
LaChere Vawdrey
& Emily Wright-
LaChere's Fab 5 150865 Points
 LaChere was born and raised in
Morgan, Utah. She, along with her 4 FABULOUS SISTERS have
been clogging since the beginning of time… well…their time
at least! She, along with her husband and dance partner,
Randy Vawdrey , moved their family to Pocatello, ID 18 years
ago. Since living in Idaho, LaChere has blessed her students
with her talent and love of dance!! Her positive example,
keen ear for the perfect rhythm and music, her high
expectations of precision and a knack for helping each
student rise to their full potential through hard work are
just a few of the things that have inspired so many of her
dancers. With a growing studio and the everyday demands of
life, LaChere has added new teachers and staff members that
have the same expectations to help make the studio better
than ever. Recently, LaChere has welcomed her dearest
friend, emerging dance teacher and “all-around” dedicated
right hand man, Emily Wright, as a partner to the growing
studio. We truly have been blessed with the best staff, the
most dedicated students and super supportive parents ever!!
LaChere, Randy and each member of the FAB 5 family have
worked diligently to instill in each of the students and our
dance family the importance of always “SHINING THE LIGHT”!!
We love our FAB 5 FAMILY!!
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Bethany Hulse
- Extreme Rhythm 136270 Points
 I’m
Bethany Hulse. Owner and Director of Extreme Rhythm
Cloggers. Lucky enough to be Mom to 4 amazing kids and one
very patient husband. This season Extreme Rhythm is
celebrating 20 years of adventure and dancing. We are
blessed with the absolute best staff and families ever. So
thankful they are willing to share their love of clogging
with our students. We love America On Stage and all that it
does to build a community of cloggers. Looking forward to
another year of competition. |
Tara Osborn
- Foothill Cloggers 129360 Points
 Tara Osborn is the
owner/director of the Foothill Clogging in Genola, Utah.
After being away from clogging for ten years, her love for
clogging brought her back. She decided to try and share her
love of dance with all those around. Foothill loves
competing with America on Stage and performing as much as
possible. In the past 16 years they have toured as a studio
to California 3 times, Branson Missouri 2 times, and a
cruise to the Bahamas.
She is extremely grateful to have strengthened her studio in
ability and size over the last 16 years to a full time
business. Now 160+ dancers strong. She is blessed with so
many amazing dancers, families, and friends in her life due
to this amazing thing we call clogging. Tara says her most
favorite thing about clogging is being able to share it with
Jenna, her daughter. If she is not clogging or working on
her studio, she prefers to spend her time hanging with her
family, being a booster mom, scrapbooking, or riding a
horse. Tara and her husband own a small ranch where we work
together with our two boys and one daughter.
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Adison & Hailey Hillstead
- Ground Control 79595 Points
 Hailey is the owner of GCS
taking care of all the behind-the-scenes business legwork
and together Adison and Hailey direct Ground Control Studio
out of Twin Falls, Idaho both instructing, choreographing
and coaching students. Their dream has been to expand their
studio to include more dance space and dance styles-
something they were finally able to achieve in 2019! Ground
Control Studio now has clogging/power tap, ballroom and hip
hop programs with almost 100 students and an amazing staff!
The Hillsteads also choreograph theatrical routines for the
local TFHS show choir JIVE! and produce two large musical
productions a year on top of their studio’s annual dance
show featured every May at the historic Orpheum Theatre in
Twin Falls. Hailey Hillstead’s love for theatre keeps her
busy acting, singing and dancing on stage in local musicals
each year- and she also runs a wedding floral business of
her own on the side, while Adison Hillstead, A.O.S. Hall of
Fame and Ring of Glory inductee, tours with the ALL THAT
all-male clogging group throughout the year. Little Lexi
Hillstead is turning 9 this year and loves dancing ballet.
Their combined love for the outdoors and travel is what this
little family enjoys most when they’re not already singing,
laughing and dancing together.
The Hillsteads and Ground Control Studio are excited to
bring their new ideas and hard working teams to the stage
for another year of fun! Thank you, America On Stage! |
Vickie Neilson
& Ashley Fewkes-
NRG 75000 Points
 NRG has been established for 19
years... It is staffed and ran by family. NRG has so much
love and cherishes all their dance families and students so
much. The families we have met along the way have been such
a blessing in our lives. Vickie Neilson runs ALL behind the
scenes from tours, registeration, shoe orders, make-up and
we all know the list goes on and on. Ashley Fewkes runs the
students lol choreography, music and etc. She also has 2
daughters that help her out tremendously and do an
incredible job. Presley Fewkes who is 13, she is a
cheerleader at North Layton Jr High and 2019 MVP Female
freestyle title holder and EvVah Fewkes who is 11 and In
Student Government at her school is 2018 MVP Rookie winner.
Together they are quite the team. Vickie has been in the
clogging business for years it goes way back to Brian and
the Steele Family Cloggers. She loves those memories. Her
Husband is Frank Neilson, they have been married for 43
years and together they have 5 children, 20 grandchildren
and just recently in September joined the Great Grandma and
Grandpa club and loving it. She has been doing daycare for
35+ years. I think it's safe to say she adores children.
Ashley has been clogging since the age of 8 and teaching
since 11. She has been married to her "Clogging" sweetheart
Preston Fewkes for almost 15 years. They have 4 children.
Presley 13, EvVah 11, Tyce 9 and then 2 year old Madden.
Ashley has also been a cosmetologist for 16 years. Vickie
and Ashley love clogging and love owning a studio to be able
to share their love for dance with all their amazing hard
working and so very talented students. Thank you to America
on Stage for all they do for the clogging world and love
they give for all of us to share our talents. A very BIG
Good luck to NRG this season, we love you!!! |
Amber Henrie
- NextStep 58970 Points
 Amber Henrie is a member of the
All Star All-American team in freestyle, solos, short duet
and long duet. Amber has been clogging for 20+ years and
teaching for 12 years. Before starting NextStep, she
previously taught for Pride & Passion Studio and Extreme
Rhythm. Amber is an award winning dancer, instructor and
choreographer. She has had the opportunity to perform and
compete all over the world including Disneyland, Nashville,
Las Vegas, New York City, London, Serbia, Romania and more.
Amber graduated from BYU with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Elementary Education and a minor in Dance. She is married to
a very supportive husband, Austin Henrie, and they have 3
awesome kids (Claire, Jack and Tucker). Amber has a passion
for dancing and teaching. She strives to help her students
see the best in themselves, and to build confidence on and
off the stage.
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Kasandra Parker
- InStep Clogging 49820 Points
Hi! I’m Kasandra Parker -
director of In Step Clogging in Rigby, Idaho. This is our
12th year as a studio! We are loving what we’re doing and
loving all the students we get to interact with!
I’m blessed to have fantastic teachers and amazing clogging
families who make this worth it!!
My favorite place to relax and chill weekly is my date
nights with my hubby. And the ultimate is when we get to do
that on a warm sunny beach!! |
Robbie Walker
- Idaho Rhythm 43355 Points
Robbie Walker has been stomping
and double-stepping since the 80's! He's a proud alumni and
now owner of Idaho Rhythm with his lovely and talented wife,
Kara and 4 kids. The best place to relax and kick back? - -
Date nights are the way to go!!!
Idaho Rhythm has been in the dance world since 1983, and has
an amazing staff that creates a positive impact for kids
that with an enrollment of over 400. They have been a staple
in the local community and seek to enrich the lives of all
students by creating a safe place for dancers to go and to
grow. They believe that lessons in the classroom are lessons
for life and have a 360 degree vision of building great
kids, not just great dancers. |
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2022 Gold
Level |
McKenna Flores
- Stomp It Out 38990 Points
McKenna is the owner and
director of stomp it out cloggers. Ever since she was
little, she knew she wanted to be a mom and have a clogging
studio just like her mom and aunt. McKenna grew up dancing
with her mom at Clogging Express, then her aunt and uncle
with Rocky Mountain Express. She started her studio in her
parents basement at age 16 as a way to pay for her own
clogging tours. After high school, she continued her studio
while attending BYU and dancing on the BYU folk dance team.
Upon graduation her studio has grown, and she continues to
have a passion to help others find a love for clogging,
performance, and helping develop self confidence. It’s her
dream come true. |
Shaundalee/Melissa Morgan
- Idaho Xpress 35540 Points |
Jamie & Ryan Moore
- J4C and Moore 34030 Points
 “
Just 4 Clicks and Moore!” Clogging studio just started their
5th year this season. Jamie teaches and choreographs along
with her daughter Sarah. Ryan does the behind the scenes
stuff like fixing shoes, putting floors together, computer
I.T, etc. Jamie grew up clogging with Hay Day Cloggers In
Kaysville, Utah and then danced a couple years at Steele
Family. She took a break from clogging when her and Ryan got
married. They have 4 wonderful kids. Jamie came back to
clogging when Nicole Moyes started “Just 4 Clicks” studio
and asked her to teach. She taught there for 8 years and
opened her own studio when Nicole’s studio closed. It has
always been Jamie’s dream to own a clogging studio and to
teach! She is so thankful for the support of her family and
dance family. We are thankful for the friendships and
support of other studios and love being a part of America On
Stage |
Krista Hasler
- DoubleTap Dance Company 31895 Points
 Krista
Hasler is the director of DoubleTap Dance Company in Boise
Idaho. Krista Hasler started dancing at 4 in her fathers
basement studio. Her love for clogging and folk dance took
her to 13 foreign countries as she represented the United
States at festivals starting at age 12. She taught in her
dad’s studio and at BYU-I under her dad Charles West while
she was a student there. She took a brief 15 year break
from competing, teaching, and performing but still always
looked for any opportunity to let loose on the dance floor.
She pursued her Masters degree at BYU in Social Work and
worked as a clinical therapist with teenagers in residential
treatment. She married Will Hasler who was also a folk
dancer and clogger and his support has made the studio
possible. 6 years ago her daughters asked her to teach them
and that is how DoubleTap Dance started. 12 little friends
came for clogging in the garage. Now 55 students come every
Tuesday for “garage clogging.” It has organically grown by
word of mouth and is the most incredible hobby job she could
imagine! Thank you to America on Stage for providing our
studio with opportunities to truly work our very hardest and
to feel pride and accomplishment in our talents as we
showcase them on stage! .
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Leah & Dan Coffman
- Starz Unlimited 29665 Points
Dan and Leah Coffman of New Plymouth, ID have owned and
directed Gem Cloggers Dance Studio since the Summer of 2006.
Since then it has been a whirlwind of tapping away by
hundreds of cloggers including their own five children. (The
Gem Cloggers are now beginning their 30th year!)
Leah began her clogging life as a teenager taking classes
during the infancy of Gem Cloggers while it was first
getting off the ground. She has been there from practically
the beginning, all thanks to her amazing Aunt Kari, the
creator and founder of Gem Cloggers, who recruited her into
the newly formed studio. After years of learning and
clogging competitively, Leah was given the opportunity to
teach and then eventually own and direct the amazing Gem
Cloggers!
Dan has been clogging ever since he caught the bug during
his time dating his girlfriend and future wife, Leah. He has
been teaching classes from Rec to Competition ever since,
and also occasionally dances and competes with the studio’s
top team, the Diamonds. |
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|
Clogging/Power Tap 2023 Final Results
|
Points |
Studio |
Director |
|
240915 |
Rocky Mountain
Express |
Maria Tucker |
|
167655 |
K & C's Fab 5 Studio |
Kandice Anderson &
C. Gib |
|
150865 |
LaChere's Fab 5 Studio |
LaChere Vawdrey |
|
136270 |
Extreme Rhythm |
Bethany Hulse |
|
129360 |
Foothill Cloggers |
Tara
Osborn |
|
79595 |
Ground Control Studio |
Adison Hillstead & Hailey Hillstead |
|
75000 |
NRG |
Vickie Neilson |
|
58970 |
NextStep |
Amber Henrie |
|
49820 |
In
Step Clogging |
Kasandra Parker |
|
43355 |
Idaho Rhythm Dance Co. |
Robbie Walker |
|
38990 |
Stomp it Out Cloggers |
McKenna Flores |
|
35440 |
Idaho Xpress |
Shaundalee/Melissa Morgan |
|
34030 |
Just
4 Clicks (and Moore!) |
Jamie and Ryan Moore |
|
31895 |
DoubleTap Dance Company |
Krista Hasler |
|
29665 |
Gem
Cloggers |
Leah
& Dan Coffman |
|
28670 |
Starz Unlimited |
Brandi Gollinger |
|
25210 |
Veva's Fab 5 Studio |
Veva
Ahlstrom |
|
20530 |
Color Country Cloggers |
Heather Mineer |
|
15590 |
Razz
& Rhythm Dance Academy |
Missy Maughan |
|
14380 |
Project Dance |
Lisa
Timothy |
|
13745 |
Morgan Academy of Dance |
Yvonne Kennison |
|
12175 |
High
Country Conservatory of Dance |
Michelle Meehleis |
|
10515 |
Pulse Force Clogging |
Nicale Yarbrough |
|
8660 |
Midtown Cloggers Dance Studio |
Dixie Christopherson |
|
8395 |
Eagle Creek Cloggers |
Karen Baxter |
|
7170 |
All
About Dance |
Chandra McCain-Finch |
|
5770 |
Empower Clogging Studio |
Shelby Kicenski |
|
4735 |
All
American Cloggers |
Megan Nelson |
|
3630 |
Absaroka Mountain Thunder |
Tara
Shorb and Cindy Bjornestad |
|
2550 |
Dance Factory |
Kristie L. Roche |
|
2530 |
Rhythm-N-Motion |
Cami
Olson |
|
2325 |
N &
B Dance Factory |
Natalie Story & Bella C |
|
1975 |
Muddy River Cloggers |
Corinne Messer |
|
1840 |
Dancerz Edge |
Brittany Stott |
|
1750 |
Surge Dance Studio |
Bryea Sorensen |
|
1455 |
Bon
Family & California All Star Cloggers |
Brian Bon |
|
1350 |
Click-N-Time Cloggers |
Autumn Coats |
|
1285 |
Fuzion Dance Studio |
Marcel Parkinson |
|
840 |
Backstage Dance & Tumbling, LLC |
Amy
Bertram |
|
760 |
High
Desert Dance |
Jackie Price |
|
370 |
TDC
Athletics |
Sara
Scott |
|
315 |
The
Clogging Effect |
Allie Bundy |
|
270 |
Percussive Dance |
Jennifer Gennings |
|
100 |
Rhythm Nation Tap Company |
Wendy Isaacson |
|
90 |
Silver Creek Clogging |
Ruth
Skouson Mattox |
|
70 |
Morgan Academy of Dance |
Kalie Wessman |
|
55 |
T &
T Dance |
Tawna & Taura Marriott |
|
25 |
Pulse Force Clogging |
LaChere Vawdrey |
|
25 |
Green Valley Dance Studios |
Shauna Blake |
|
10 |
Straight Up Dance Academy |
Chansey Eames |
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