Dancer of the Month

Sunshine Dance and Cheer Dancer of the Month

The teachers here at SDC nominate a student that demonstrates outstanding behavior! This student should always be on time and present during classes, not be distracting or disruptive, work hard at all times, be kind and welcoming to fellow classmates, and always takes on new challenges with a can do positive attitude.

Dancer of the Month May 2017
Shea Patterson

Shea is 8 years old and has been dancing for three years. Her favorite dance style is Hip Hop. Shea's favorite thing about dance is learning new choreography and combinations! She is looking forward to learning how to Tap dance this year. Shea's goal is to be the best dancer she can be!

Dancer of the Month April 2017
Eleanor Thornberry-Sherrod

Eleanor is 10 years old and has been dancing for two years. Her favorite style of dance is Hip Hop. Eleanor's favorite thing about dance is being with her friends while doing something she loves! Her goal is to be as good as the advanced dancers including October 2017 Dancer of the Month Maya. Eleanor is really looking forward to the dance competitions this year!

Dancer of the Month March 2017
Anna Leary

Anna is 14 years old and has been dancing at Sunshine for a little over a year. Her favorite style of dance is Jazz. Anna's favorite thing about dance is making new friends. Her goal is to have better techniue and turns. Anna is looking forward to competing!

Dancer of the Month February 2017
Ingrid Vaughan

Ingrid is 3 years old and has been dancing for 5 months. Her favorite style of dance is ballet. Ingrid's favorite thing about dance is making sounds with her tap shoes and twirling on one foot. She wants to learn new moves to show her parents and friends! She loves dancing with Ms. Illora and cannot wait to learn a new routine!

Dancer of the Month January 2017
Olivia Kelder

Olivia is 8 years old and has been dancing for one year. Her favorite styles of dance are Jazz and Tap. Olivia's favorite thing about dance is that it is fun and keeps her active. She strives to be a great dancer and she is looking forward to the next show!

Dancer of the Month December 2016
Mandy Butler

Mandy is 11 years old and has been dancing for two years. her favorite styles of dance are Jazz and Ballet. Mandy's favorite thing about dance is that she feels all of her classmates are her family. She is always trying her hardest to improve and become a better dancer and has goals of one day getting a job relating to dance.

Dancer of the Month November 2016
Tien Okui

Tien is 4 years old and has been dancing for a year and a half. Her favorite style of dance is Hip Hop. Tien's favorite thing about dance is when she gets to perform for an audience. She hopes to improve in Hip Hop class with her Coffee Grinder. Tien is looking forward this year to learn Tap!

Dancer of the Month October 2016
Maya Gaskin

Hi, my name is Maya Denise Gaskin, and I am 13. I have been dancing since the age of 2. My favorite style of dance is Hip-Hop, but I also take Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. My favorite thing about dance is that it's a great way to express yourself and a great way to workout. My goals as a dancer include growing my knowledge and eventually open my own studio. This year at Sunshine Dance and Cheer, I look forward to competition season and making new dance friends.