Competition Teams
Menlo Park Academy of Dance proudly sponsors groups of dancers in numerous competitions at both the local and national levels. These dancers have demonstrated a strong commitment to dance and a love for performing. Students who participate on the competition team are given choreographic work to strengthen their technique, performance confidence, and self discipline. Though our students have received numerous awards for their efforts, our studio's primary focus is to provide a rich learning experience and additional performance opportunities for our members. Dancers currently perform various dance styles including pointe, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, and tap. The competition team does require both significant time and financial commitments and is by invitation only.
INTERNATIONAL DANCE CHALLENGE May 2nd, 3rd & 4th
JUNIOR DIVISION 12 AND UNDER - 1st overall: Jennifer Wang - "Esmerelda"
3rd overall: Candy Tong - "Don Quixote"
BEST EMOTIONAL EXECUTION: Candy Tong
BEST TECHNICAL EXECUTION: Jennifer Wang
SOLOS 12 AND UNDER - 1st Jennifer Wang -- 3rd Candy Tong
DUO/TRIO 12 AND UNDER - 1st "Haydn Piano Concerto" -- 3rd "Coffee Break"
SMALL GROUP 12 AND UNDER - 1st "Amazing Grace" -- 2nd "Don't Laugh at Me"
LINE 12 AND UNDER - 2nd "Oh My God You Guys"
GOLDEN RULE AWARD "Don't Laugh at Me"
SENIOR DIVISION 13 AND OVER - 3rd overall: Chelsea McLaughlin - "I'm Here"
SOLOS 13 AND OVER - 2nd Chelsea McLaughlin
DUO/TRIO 13 AND OVER - 2nd "Sisters"
SMALL GROUP 13 AND OVER - 2nd "River God" -- 3rd "Unlike Me"
LARGE GROUP 13 AND OVER - 3rd "Casanova"
PRODUCTION 13 AND OVER - 2nd "Mozart"
BEST EMOTIONAL EXECUTION: Chelsea Mclaughlin
WINNER OF ENTERTAINMENT CHALLENEGE: "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps"
ENCORE COMPETITION April 4th , 5th & 6th
DIVISION I – JUNIOR SOLO 1st Isabel Nichoson
DIVISION 2 – JUNIOR SOLO 1st Jennifer Wang
DIVISION 3 SENIOR SOLO 1st Chelsea McLaughlin
DIVISION 2 JUNIOR DUO/ TRIO 2nd “Thank You” 4th “Coffee Break”5th “Haydn Piano Concerto”
DIVISION 2 JUNIOR SMALL GROUP 1st “Amazing Grace” 5th “Don't Laugh At Me”
DIVISION 2 SENIOR DUO/ TRIO 1st “We Build”
DIVISION 2 SENIOR SMALL GROUP 1st “Unlike Me”
DIVISION 2 ALL AGES (Junior & Senior) LINE & PRODUCTION 1st “Mozart”
DIVISION 3 SENIOR DUO/ TRIO 1st “Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps” 2nd “Sisters”
DIVISION 3 SENIOR SMALL GROUP 5th “River God”
DIVISION I JUNIOR SMALL GROUP 3rd “The Tiki Room”
ELITE DANCE TEAM : Chelsea McLaughlin Jennifer Wang
“CRITICS CHOICE AWARD” “Mozart”
“LEGS FOR DAYS AWARD” “Unlike Me”
Figure 1: Competition Team photo 1.
Figure 2: Competition Team photo 2.
Figure 3: Competition Team photo 3.
Figure 4: Competition Team photo 4.
Figure 5: Competition Team photo 5.