Artemis Dance, based out of Redvers, had a very successful weekend (April 1st and 2nd) in Regina at Dance Extravaganza. This is their second year competing at the high caliber competition.
Each week approximately 150 dancers from Redvers and the surrounding area attend classes at the new-to-2017 Artemis Dance Studio located at 30 Souris Ave. Redvers. This dance family has been together since its humble beginnings of approximately 25 students in 2003.
Of these dancers, nearly 100 took part in the competition. Artemis owner/operator, Amber Sylvestre, along with her close friends and colleagues: Phoebe Douglas, Meg Brown, Jordon Colleaux and their ever important student helpers: Kelsey Van Sprundel, Madison Lovell and Bailey Garnier, were all pleased with the abilities the dancers displayed at the competition.
“They did not disappoint!” Sylvestre exclaimed. “Many groups received a mark of Diamond, which is the highest honour possible and represents 90 to 100 per cent, with lots of Golds and a few Silvers scattered in there too. More important than just good marks though, all the dancers had improved and grown since the previous competition in Weyburn held in mid-May.”
Their abilities caught the eye of the adjudicators as “the Senior Tap Group ‘Smooth Criminal’ winning not only the High Point Tap Trophy, but also the High Point Trophy for the entire competition with a mark of 92.5,” Sylvestre stated. “The Junior Jazz Dance ‘Do You Love Me’ won High Point Jazz Trophy closely following with a mark of 92, as well as the Choreography Award 5-11 Years, and Intermediate Jazz ‘Disturbia’ received the trophy for Adjudicator’s Choice.”
Sylvestre was also particularly excited about another award, which she describes as a “crowning achievement.” Artemis earned the Out of Town Sportsmanship Award, “something the entire studio can take pride in!”
“This award is given not by the adjudicator, but by the volunteers of the competition to the studio that they feel displays the most overall kindness, positivity and sportsmanlike behavior,” Sylvestre explains.
In addition to group awards there were also numerous individuals who earned recognition by the judge, Sylvestre added, “Jaycee Gervais and Kalysa Richardson both received a “Showmanship Award” which was a gift certificate to Dancers’s Den in Regina, Payton Hollinger won the ‘Sparkle Award’ and landed herself a shiny pair of Hillberg and Berk earrings, and first year dancer Shane Sanborn - you may have seen his mom’s post on Facebook as it’s almost gone viral - shone bright enough that the adjudicator gave him a CDTA Dance Jam Scholarship.”
The upcoming week for the Artemis Dance group includes preparation for the final competition of the year in Regina at the end of this month, where the senior group, as well as select solos and duos, will compete.
The following weekend and 7, will be the annual Solo/Duo/Trio Recital on Saturday, May 6, and the Group Recital of “New York, New York” will be held on Sunday, May 7.
Sylvestre credits any of the success she has to the creativity and love of dance that her former instructor, amazing co-workers and great team of dance parents for all their support and dedication.
Dance Extravaganza Awards
The Scoring System is as follows: Diamond = 90-100, Gold = 80 to 89, Silver = 70 to 79.
Groups:
Age 6-8 Jazz Rio - Gold
Age 6-8 Tap Rockers - Gold
Age 9-11 Jazz Do You Love Me - Diamond
Age 9-11 Tap Cotton Eyed Joe - Diamond
Age 9-11 Jazz 2 Car Wash - Diamond
Age 9-11 Tap 2 Bugle Boy - Gold
Age 12-14 Jazz Rotten to the Core - Diamond
Age 12-14 Tap Taking Care of Business - Diamond
Age 12-14 Jazz 2 - Tag You’re It - Silver
Age 12-14 Jazz 2 - Disturbia - Diamond
Age 12-14 Tap 2 - Cooler Than Me - Gold
Age 12-14 Tap 2 - Where is the Love? - Gold
Age 15-17 Jazz Magalenha - Gold
Age 15-17 Tap Smooth Criminal - Diamond
Age 9-11 Hip Hop Danceoff - Diamond
Age 9-11 Hip Hop 2 - Basketball Jam - Diamond
Age 15-17 Hip Hop Crazy Chicks - Diamond
Solos/Duos/Trios:
Kaylee Ohnander Hip Hop - Gold
Eden Lovell Hip Hop - Gold
Mishayla Matthewson Lyrical - Silver
Tiffany Henrion Lyrical - Silver
Makayla Matthewson Contemporary - Gold
Ayla Schwandt Contemporary - Silver
Cara Boardman Tap - Silver
Kiera Richardson Tap - Silver
Vanessa Murray Tap - Gold
Jaycee Gervais & Kalysa Richardson Jazz Duo - Diamond
Kala Gervais & Hailey Jorgensen Jazz Duo - Gold
Payton Hollinger Jazz - Gold
Avery Cosgrove Jazz - Silver
Kiera Richardson Jazz - Gold
Madison Lovell Jazz - Silver
Renita Carnduff Jazz - Gold
Abby Matthewson Tap - Gold
Jada Naviaux Tap - Gold
Rachel Tinant, Kiera Smith & Jasmine George Contemporary - Gold
Makayla Matthewson Lyrical - Gold
Kyra Huynh Lyrical - Silver
Sydney Labelle Lyrical - Gold
Kelsey Van Sprundel Lyrical - Gold
Ayla Schwandt & Kelsey Van Sprundel Contemporary - Gold
Renita Carnduff & Sydney Labelle Tap Duo – Gold
