Perkins dancers take titles at competition
BINGHAMTON – A group of sixty dancers from the award-winning Perkins School of the Arts participated in the American Dance Awards’ regional competition May 13-15 in Binghamton.
Taking the highest ranking title awards were Lane deCordova of Norwich, Female Dancer of Year, for her solo “Golden Girl;” Lucas Lyons of New Berlin, Teen Male Dancer of the Year, for his solo “Within;” and Blake Zelesnikar of Johnson City, who won Male Dancer of the Year title for his solo, “Hallelujah.” All three winning solos were choreographed by Amber Perkins.
This year’s title winners are invited to dance off for national title at the American Dance Awards upcoming competition in Boston. ADA is known as one of the original, largest and most respected national dance championships in the country. The competition draws participants from throughout the United States and Canada.
The Norwich studio has been well represented and earned numerous awards at ADA regional and national competitions for the past 12 years.
Widely known for adagio and modern choreography, Perkins School of the Arts took several top awards in Binghamton for both. Choreographers Amber, Mikey Perkins, Travis St. Denny, Christina Jensen and Thomas Sutter all took home choreography prizes. Adagio pieces for the 16-21 age group took the top three places. Amber’s duo “Who Is She” featuring Robin Wonka of Oxford and Zelesnikar was first followed by her duo, “This Woman” with Marika Matuszak of Johnson City and Zelesnikar. Mikey’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” with Mary Ludovici of Binghamton and John Michael O’Neill of Chenango Bridge came in third.
The production pieces, “Pure Imagination” and “Brutte Force” received first place awards as did the small group number “Lotus.” In addition, Camille Gordon of Norwich was third high scorer in the age six and under category for her solo, “Baby I’m a Star.”
The Perkins School of the Arts kicks off its 14 annual recital weekend at 7 p.m. Friday, June 10 in the Norwich High School Auditorium, on Midland Drive in Norwich. The dance continues on Saturday, June 11 with a matinee performance at 1 p.m. and an evening performance again at 7. The final curtain call is on Sunday, June 12 at 1.
Taking the highest ranking title awards were Lane deCordova of Norwich, Female Dancer of Year, for her solo “Golden Girl;” Lucas Lyons of New Berlin, Teen Male Dancer of the Year, for his solo “Within;” and Blake Zelesnikar of Johnson City, who won Male Dancer of the Year title for his solo, “Hallelujah.” All three winning solos were choreographed by Amber Perkins.
This year’s title winners are invited to dance off for national title at the American Dance Awards upcoming competition in Boston. ADA is known as one of the original, largest and most respected national dance championships in the country. The competition draws participants from throughout the United States and Canada.
The Norwich studio has been well represented and earned numerous awards at ADA regional and national competitions for the past 12 years.
Widely known for adagio and modern choreography, Perkins School of the Arts took several top awards in Binghamton for both. Choreographers Amber, Mikey Perkins, Travis St. Denny, Christina Jensen and Thomas Sutter all took home choreography prizes. Adagio pieces for the 16-21 age group took the top three places. Amber’s duo “Who Is She” featuring Robin Wonka of Oxford and Zelesnikar was first followed by her duo, “This Woman” with Marika Matuszak of Johnson City and Zelesnikar. Mikey’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” with Mary Ludovici of Binghamton and John Michael O’Neill of Chenango Bridge came in third.
The production pieces, “Pure Imagination” and “Brutte Force” received first place awards as did the small group number “Lotus.” In addition, Camille Gordon of Norwich was third high scorer in the age six and under category for her solo, “Baby I’m a Star.”
The Perkins School of the Arts kicks off its 14 annual recital weekend at 7 p.m. Friday, June 10 in the Norwich High School Auditorium, on Midland Drive in Norwich. The dance continues on Saturday, June 11 with a matinee performance at 1 p.m. and an evening performance again at 7. The final curtain call is on Sunday, June 12 at 1.
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