
About
Spirit of Dance Awards
Welcome to Spirit of Dance Awards where we are dedicated to providing a fun and exciting venue for aspiring young dancers. We believe that dancers of all levels should enjoy a positive environment to showcase their talents. SDA encourages the use of age appropriate music, costumes, and choreography, while promoting a positive atmosphere and sportsmanship. At each event we offer “VIP” teacher perks, designated dressing areas for the dancers, scholarship awards, choreography awards, title awards, and cash prizes for high scoring entries.
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If your studio has never competed, we welcome you to the world of dance competitions! If you have been competing for some time, we know you will find SDA to be a professional, well-run organization, with a helpful and friendly staff.
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Our panel of judges & guest faculty are highly qualified & knowledgeable dance professionals. We remain committed to strive for excellence while maintaining a personal touch; building strong and lasting relationships with our participating studios.
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Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns; we welcome your comments. We look forward to an exciting season and to seeing you at Spirit of Dance Awards!
Our Team
At Spirit of Dance Awards, our panel of judges is composed of highly qualified and knowledgeable professionals. Each SDA judge brings years of professional performing, teaching, and adjudicating experience, ensuring every performance is evaluated with expertise, fairness, and passion.

Host
Buddy Casimano

Host/Adjudicator
Eddie Bennett

Conventions Teacher & Backstage Assistant
Haley Schmich

Convention Teacher/ Adjudicator
Nuala DeGeorge

Conventions Teacher & Backstage Assistant
Lily Kren

Adjudicator
Leo Alvarez

Conventions Teacher & Backstage Assistant
Parker West

Convention Teacher
Emily Bufferd





