Perkins School of the Arts earns 11th nationals title; donates winnings to ACS
ORLANDO, FLA – After winning the People's Choice award at the Candance nationals dance competition in Orlando, FLA, Perkins School of the Arts and its dancers have announced they will be giving back to the community with a $1,000 donation to the American Cancer Society.
“[The People's Choice award] is the most exciting award for me because it's important for me to give back to this small community,” said Amber Perkins, Owner of Perkins School of the Arts. “Sure, you can win a million trophies and that's great, but when you can actually give something back as a result of all our hard work––it's really special.”
Perkins said the 2017 Candance nationals dance competition in Orlando was the 11th time Perkins School of the Arts earned a nationals title.
Members from Candance in Toronto, Canada will be traveling to Norwich at the end of September to attend the check presentation from Perkins School of the Arts to the American Cancer Society.
“It's pretty exciting all of this happening in our small town,” said Perkins. “We're really trying to keep the arts alive here––it's a little slice of heaven. And clearly there's a lot of talent here, too.”
In addition to winning the People's Choice award, a number of Perkins School of the Arts dancers earned individual awards at the Candance competition as well.
Perkins School of the Arts dancer Chase Benjamin was named Male Dancer of the Year, and fellow-Perkins dancer, Matthew Saggiomo, was named first runner-up.
Teen Male Dancer of the Year was awarded to Perkins dancer Andrew VanAllen, and Perkins dancer CoCo Gagliano earned first runner-up in the category Female Dancer of the Year.
In addition to its success at the 2017 Candance nationals, Perkins School of the Arts also saw an unprecedented turnout at its summer intensive dance camp.
“This year we had the largest summer camp that I've ever had in the last 20 years,” said Perkins. “We had people come as far as Calgary, Canada; Boston; Jersey; a lot of our dancers drive up from Pennsylvania.”
Perkins says a main focus at Perkins School of the Arts is keeping the arts alive and thriving.
“It's not like it used to be, where dance – or anything in art – is just a hobby,” said Perkins. “My kids are actually working and making a living doing what they love to do and learned right here in Norwich.”
As the school year approaches, those at Perkins School of the Arts are encouraging interested dancers to register in its dance programs.
Aspiring dancers of all ages and experience levels are invited to take part in a variety of dance classes at Perkins School of the Arts including tap, jazz, ballet, acro, modern, hip-hop, pre-dance, combo classes, and adult fitness.
For more information, visit www.perkinsdance.com, or call Perkins School of the Arts at (607) 336-6143.
“[The People's Choice award] is the most exciting award for me because it's important for me to give back to this small community,” said Amber Perkins, Owner of Perkins School of the Arts. “Sure, you can win a million trophies and that's great, but when you can actually give something back as a result of all our hard work––it's really special.”
Perkins said the 2017 Candance nationals dance competition in Orlando was the 11th time Perkins School of the Arts earned a nationals title.
Members from Candance in Toronto, Canada will be traveling to Norwich at the end of September to attend the check presentation from Perkins School of the Arts to the American Cancer Society.
“It's pretty exciting all of this happening in our small town,” said Perkins. “We're really trying to keep the arts alive here––it's a little slice of heaven. And clearly there's a lot of talent here, too.”
In addition to winning the People's Choice award, a number of Perkins School of the Arts dancers earned individual awards at the Candance competition as well.
Perkins School of the Arts dancer Chase Benjamin was named Male Dancer of the Year, and fellow-Perkins dancer, Matthew Saggiomo, was named first runner-up.
Teen Male Dancer of the Year was awarded to Perkins dancer Andrew VanAllen, and Perkins dancer CoCo Gagliano earned first runner-up in the category Female Dancer of the Year.
In addition to its success at the 2017 Candance nationals, Perkins School of the Arts also saw an unprecedented turnout at its summer intensive dance camp.
“This year we had the largest summer camp that I've ever had in the last 20 years,” said Perkins. “We had people come as far as Calgary, Canada; Boston; Jersey; a lot of our dancers drive up from Pennsylvania.”
Perkins says a main focus at Perkins School of the Arts is keeping the arts alive and thriving.
“It's not like it used to be, where dance – or anything in art – is just a hobby,” said Perkins. “My kids are actually working and making a living doing what they love to do and learned right here in Norwich.”
As the school year approaches, those at Perkins School of the Arts are encouraging interested dancers to register in its dance programs.
Aspiring dancers of all ages and experience levels are invited to take part in a variety of dance classes at Perkins School of the Arts including tap, jazz, ballet, acro, modern, hip-hop, pre-dance, combo classes, and adult fitness.
For more information, visit www.perkinsdance.com, or call Perkins School of the Arts at (607) 336-6143.
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