Westbrook Dance Academy Strong at Turn It Up Nationals 2022
The Westbrook Dance Academy Competition Teams recently competed in the Turn It Up Dance Challenge Nationals at Foxwoods. In a competition with 40 studios and over 1000 entries – the team placed several dances in the top 10, and took home numerous judges and special awards.
The Senior Competition Team placed 4th, 6th, and 7th, in the 15-19 Small Group division. Their musical theater dance “Mean Girls,” scored High Platinum and placed fourth. The Senior Team lyrical “Hostages” scored platinum, placed sixth and took home a judges special award, while their jazz routine “Body Language,” scored platinum and placed seventh. Senior Competition Team members Megan Murphy is from Old Saybrook, Gabriella Navarra is from Clinton, Brooke Dellarocco is from Chester, and Sylvia Sonenstein is from Madison.
Brooke Dellarocco placed third in the 15-19 solo division and scored High Platinum with her jazz solo “Black and Gold.” Dellarocco scored platinum with her lyric solo. “Medicine.”
Sylvia Sonenstein placed sixth in the 15-19 solo division and scored High Platinum with her musical theater solo “Getting Married Today.” Sonenstein also won the entertainment award, and recieved a special award for the performance.
Gabriella Navarra scored Platinum with her lyrical solo “Are You With Me?” Megan Murphy scored High Gold with her lyrical solo “Burn.”
The Futures Competition Team scored Platinum and finished 9th in the 8 and Under Small Group Division with their jazz routine “Witch Doctor.” Futures Team members Elijah Bragg is from Madison, Olivia Amenta and Ava Merriman are from Westbrook, and Kylie Magee is from Guilford, Marlee Lampright and Violet Topping are from Clinton.
Elijah Bragg scored Platinum and placed 3rd in the 8 and Under Solo Division with his jazz solo. “Dirt Road Dollars.”
The Junior Team scored Platinum with their three routines, “Play That Funky Music,” “The Days,” and “Wonka.” Junior Team members Sofia Taylor and Kylee Pascale are from Old Saybrook. Julia Delara, Mia Stowik and Sophie Furcolo are from Westbrook.
Mia Stowik –“Fly Away,” Kylee Pascale – “Lady,” and Sophie Furcolo –“Husavik,” all scored platinum for their lyrical solos.
The Teen Competition Team scored Platinum for their tap dance “Perm.” Their lyrical “Waves,” and jazz “Carousel” scored High Gold. Teen Competition Team members Isabella Johnson, and Olivia Hartmann are from Clinton, Sylvia Sonenstein is from Madison, and Amanda Nettis is from East Haven.
Amanda Nettis scored Platinum for her tap solo “Shake It Off,” and High Gold for her lyric “Lay Me Down.”
The Mini Competition Team scored High Gold with their three routines, “Time For Tea,” Every Season,” and “Sponge Bob Square Pants.” Mini Team members Bridget Johnson, and Aubrey Meyer are from Clinton. Audrey Bragg is from Madison, and Delilah Calle is from Old Saybrook.
Audrey Bragg – “Lose Control,” and Aubrey Meyer – “Vive La Swing,” scored High Gold for their solos.
The Hip Hop Competition Team scored High Gold for their dance “B.” Hip Hip competition team members Aubrey Meyer is from Clinton. Audrey Bragg is from Madison, Delilah Calle and Kylle Pascale are from Old Saybrook, Julia Delara, Mia Stowik and Sophie Furcolo are from Westbrook.
It was the conclusion of another very successful season for the Westbrook Dance Academy Competition Teams.
Westbrook Dance Academy offers programs for all ages Beginner to Advanced, Recreational and Competition for all ability levels and ALL ages in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Pointe, Hip-Hop, Irish Step, Acrobatics, and Musical Theater.
For more information on Westbrook Dance Academy or to register for summer or fall classes, call 860 664 4308, email us at westbrookdanceac@aol.com or visit westbrookdanceacademy.com
