HALL OF FAME
A Legacy of Champions
American Dance Awards was founded in 1979 by Rhee Gold. In 1989, ADA hosted its first ever National Championship showcasing overall winners in two age divisions. In 1992, America’s Dancer of the Year was created, followed by America’s Choreographer of the Year in 1995. In 1999, Gloria Jean Cuming became a director and revolutionized the dance competition industry, bringing her studio owner and dance teacher perspective to the table.
Now under the direction of her son, Bobby DiNicola, American Dance Awards continues to inspire, educate, and motivate dancers across the world!
You will recognize many names in the Hall of Fame, as past recipients have gone on to very successful careers in the arts – performing, choreographing, directing, and running competitive schools of their own. ADA is a launching pad for a bright future!
From Broadway to Film, concert to commercial work, we are proud that these dancers and choreographers are a part of the ADA legacy. Congratulations, and thank you for sharing your talents with us over the years!
WELCOME TO THE AMERICAN DANCE AWARDS HALL OF FAME
America’s Dancer of the Year
1992- Nancy Navickas – The Dance Slipper, MA
1993- Natalie King – King Center for the Performing Arts, NJ
1994- Heather Goelz – Creative Dance Arts, PA
1995- Kelly Burke – The Dance Stop, NJ
1996- Lori Barber – Larraine Susa Dance Unlimited, PA
1997- Heidi Sutherland – Betty Gunderson’s Studio of Dance, MA
1998- Ashley Yeater – Larraine Susa Dance Unlimited, PA
1999- Katie Spreadbury – Diane Kelley Dance Studios, MA
2000- Kimberly Rogers – Elite Dance Academy, PA
2001- Sophia Ferrarotto – Greta Leeming School of Dance, Canada
2002- Laura Cota – Performing Dance Arts, Canada
2003- Christina Jensen – Amber Perkins School of the Arts, NY
2004- Michelle Cleghorn – Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada
2005- Stacey Shivers – For Dancers Only, NJ
2006- Lisa Okragly – For Dancers Only, NJ
2007- Jean Linke – Greta Leeming School of Dance, Canada
2008- Amanda Cleghorn – Performing Dance Arts, Canada
2009- Amanda Castro – Danstarz Dance Team, CT
2010- Madison Embrey – The Dance Shoppe, MI
2011- Danielle Alvarez – Stars Dance Company, FL
2012- Logan Epstein – Westchester Dance Company, NY
2013- Sophia Ludwig – In Motion Dance Project, FL
2014- Christina Kotsopoulos – Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada
2015- Ally Moore – Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada
2016- Kristilee Maiella – Dance Academy of North Jersey
2017- Olivia Alboher – For Dancers Only, NJ
2018- Kelsey Flanders – In Motion Dance Project, FL
2019- Emma McMartin – Elite Dance Studio, Canada
2021- Angelina Velardi – Prestige Academy of Dance, NJ
2022- Annalise Hofman – Prestige Academy of Dance, NJ
America’s Teen Dancer of the Year
1992- Joanne Georgeiff – Performing Dance Arts, Canada
1993- Madeline Matos – Rolann’s School of the Dance, FL
1994- Samantha Zuidema – King Center for the Performing Arts, NJ
1995- Jennifer Jimenez – Greta Leeming School of Dance, Canada
1996- Michelle Micholas – Performing Arts Academy, NJ
1997- Katy Spreadbury – Diane Kelley Dance Studios, MA
1998- Nicole Potts – The Dance Academy, PA
1999- Lauren Strigari – Performing Arts Academy, NJ
2000- Megan Jakel – Terri Newman’s Dance Shoppe, MI
2001- Megan Lawson – Dance Spectrum, Alberta Canada
2002- Stacey Maroske – All That Dance, Canada
2003- Ashley Shaw – Terri Newman’s Dance Shoppe, MI
2004- Lisa Okragly – For Dancers Only, NJ
2005- Jeanine Mason – Focal Point, FL
2006- Tarin Pratt – Studio D, AZ
2007- Erin Ellis – Greta Leeming Studio of Dance, Canada
2008- Emily James – Atwood Performing Arts Center, RI
2009- Charly Santagado – In Motion Dance Project, FL
2010- Katie Ann Martinez – Patricia Penenori Dance Center, FL
2011- Francesca Crupi – For Dancers Only, NJ
2012- Angie Cosculluela – Dance Attack, FL
2013- Madison Tainsh – Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada
2014- Olivia Alboher – For Dancers Only, NJ
2015- Kelsey Flanders – In Motion Dance Project, FL
2016- Summer Sheldrick – Dance Academy of North Jersey, NJ
2017- Jocelyn Martinez – For Dancers Only, NJ
2018- Michaela Marfori – In Motion Dance Project, FL
2019- Alexandra Pignone – Loperfido Dance Academy, MA
2021- Jasmine Teng – Broadway Bound Dance Center, MA
2022- Jordana Karam – Elite Dance Studio, Canada
America’s Junior Dancer of the Year
1992- Jennifer Zalewski – Gloria Jean’s Studio of Dance, CT
1993- Michelle Micholas – Performing Arts Academy, NJ
1994- Taivon McKinney – Watmora Carey
1995- Courtney Kozul – Kathy Kozul/Mary Murphy, MA
1996- Jamie Lee – Fran Peters, MD
1997- Elise Doran – P&P Dance Center
1998- Jennifer Russell – Robin Dawn, FL
1999- Katrina Dalton – Allegro Dance Arts
2000- Whitley Saffron – Larraine Susa, PA
2001- Ashley Shaw – Terri Newman, MI
2002- Angelica Stiskin – Performing Arts Academy, NJ
2003- Jessica Lynch – Tami’s Dance Connection, MA
2004- Rebecca Houseknecht – Hot Shots Nat’l Dance Team, MD
2005- Jordan Norton – For Dancers Only, NJ
2006- Pamela Gaccione – For Dancers Only, NJ
2007- Katherine Kasprzyk – Rhythum Plus Dance Studio, Canada
2008- Jaclyn Ruggiero – For Dancers Only, NJ
2009- Eriel Santagado – In Motion Dance Project, FL
2010- Emma Bohn – Leeming Danceworks, Canada
2011- Julia Grondin – Diane Kelley Dance Studio , MA
2012- Olivia Alboher – For Dancers Only, NJ
2013- Kelsey Flanders – In Motion Dance Project, FL
2014- Vivian Ruiz — Stars Dance Company, FL
2015- Michaela Marfori — In Motion Dance Project, FL
2016- Chloe’ Boivin – Greta Leeming Studio of Dance, Canada
2107- Angelina Velardi – Prestige Dance Academy – NJ
2018- Rory Stults – Cheshire Performing Arts Academy, CT
2019- Scarlett Sebastyn – The Dance Slipper, MA
2021- Sedalyn Martinez – Prestige Academy of Dance, NJ
2022- Scarlet Sperry – Prestige Academy of Dance, NJ
America’s Young Dancer of the Year
2001- Talia Laurito – Atwood Performing Arts Center, RI
2002- Rachel Gerber – All That Dance, Canada
2003- Angelica Generosa – Dance Stop, NJ
2004- Brieana Pagliaro – Pacific Coast Academy of Dance, CA
2005- Eriel Santagado – In Motion Dance Project, FL
2006- Jaclyn Ruggiero – For Dancers Only, NJ
2007- Francesca Crupi – For Dancers Only, NJ
2008- Kaylee Cacciotti – Happiness is…Dancing, Canada
2009- Julia Miller – Rythum Plus Dance Company, Canada
2010- Olvia Alboher – For Dancers Only, NJ
2011- Mia Diaz – Stars Dance Company, FL
2012- Kayla Mak – Westchester Dance Academy, NY
2013 -Summer Wolfe – Williams Dance and Gymnastics, AR
2014- Ashley Vallejo – Stars Dance Company, FL
2015- Diana Sofia Pombo – Stars Dance Company, FL
2016- Beli Favis – In Motion Dance Project, FL
2017- Sarina Porreca – For Dancers Only, NJ
2018- Kylee Casares – Dance Unlimited, FL
2019- Scarlet Sperry – Prestige Academy of Dance, NJ
2021- Mali Photnetrakhom – In Motion Dance Project, FL
2022- Kayla Lupino – Prestige Academy of Dance, NJ
America’s Male Dancer of the Year
1992- Lenny Juliano – The Dance Connection, CT
1993- Derrick Yanford – The Dance Slipper, MA
1994- Oscar Hawkins – Fran’s Studio of Dance, MD
1995- Ryan Foley – Performing Dance Arts, Canada
1996- Brenden King – King Center for the Performing Arts, NJ
1997- Jeremy Cox – Gloria Jean’s Studio of Dance, CT
1998- Clyde Alves – Performing Dance Arts, Canada
1999- Bill Larson – Knecht Dance Academy, PA
2000- Colin Bradbury – Melissa Hoffman Dance Center, MA
2001- Gabriel Wolinsky – Greta Leeming School of Dance, Canada
2002- Jason Sermonia – Performing Dance Arts, Canada
2003- Brett Perry – The Dance Company, IN
2004- Scott MacDonald – Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada
2005- Neil Haskell – David DeMarie Dance Studio, NY
2006- Travis St. Denny – Amber Perkins School for the Arts, NY
2007- Aaron Libfeld – Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada
2008- Ethan Lefleur – Performing Dance Arts, Canada
2009- Kenny Corrigan – The Dance Slipper, MA
2010- Tim Stickney – The Gold School, MA
2011- Jacob Guzman – The Gold School, MA
2012- Kevin Cosculluela – Dance Attack, FL
2013- Dakota Walker – Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada
2014- Derek Piquette – Stars Dance Company, FL
2015- Devon Larcher – Shannon O’Brien School of Dance, MA
2016- Miko Marfori – In Motion Dance Project, FL
2017- Joshua Bergner – The Calling Dance Academy, OK
2018- Gino Cosculluela – Dance Attack, FL
2019- Michael Missios – Canadian School of Dance, Canada
2021- Matthew Mancuso – Eastman Dance Company, CT
2022- Jared Alequin – Mossa Dance Academy
America’s Teen Male Dancer of the Year
1992- Derrick Dale – Steven Boyd
1993- Brendan King – The King Center, NJ
1994- Jeremy Cox – Gloria Jean’s Studio of Dance, CT
1995- Nicolas Dromard – Greta Leeming Studio of Dance, Canada
1996- Rasta Thomas – Fran Peters, MD
1997- Joseph Corella – Spisak Dance Academy, AZ
1998- Manuel Herrara – Fran Sullivan, NC
1999- Jason Sermonia – Performing Dance Arts, Canada
2000- Matthew Adamczyk – Betty Gunderson Studio, MA
2001- Peter Chursin – Shely Pack Manning, CA
2002- Brandon Martin – Independent
2003- Travis St. Denny – Amber Perkins School of the Arts, NY
2004- Rickey Kuperman – Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada
2005- Jeffrey Kuperman – Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada
2006- Donald Thom – Linda Jamieson School of Dance, Canada
2007- Jacob Artist – David DeMarie Dance Studio, NY
2008- Donald Thom – Linda Jamieson School of Dance, Canada
2009- Jacob Guzman – The Gold School, MA
2010- David Guzman – The Gold School, MA
2011- Keanu Uchida – Leeming Danceworks, Canada
2012- Lakota Knuckle – Lisa Naves Dance Company, Canada
2013- Mckinley Knuckle – Lisa Naves Dance Company, Canada
2014- Michael Novitski – Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada
2015- George Burden-Cheresna – Dana Hanes Dance Co., Canada
2016- Michael Missios – Canadian School of Dance, Canada
2017- Matthew Mancuso – Eastman Dance Company, CT
2018 – Wesley Cloud – Westchester Dance Academy, NY
2019 – Jared Alequin – Mossa Dance Academy, NY
2021 – Ryan Sherk – Dance FX, Canada
2022- Harrison Shane – The Gold School, MA
America’s Junior Male Dancer of the Year
1992- Jordan Cable – Scott’s Studio of Steps, Canada
1993- Tony Bougiourias – Charlotte Klein Dance Center, MA
1994- Rasta Thomas – Fran’s Studio of Dance, MD
1995- Dominique Kelley – Lisa Minelli, CT
1996- Jared Frank – D’Valda & Sirico, CT
1997- Eric Lilienthal – Tina LaFlam, MA
1998- Adam Barber – Bohaty School of Dance, MI
1999- Christopher King – King Center for the Performing Arts, NJ
2000- Teddy Forance – Hackworth School of Performing Arts, MA
2001- Kyle VanGerven – Betty Gunderson’ s Studio of Dance, MA
2002- Ryan Steele – Dance Dynamics, MI
2003- Kent Boyd – The Dance Centre, OH
2004- Gianni Howell – Dynasty Academy of Dance, FL
2005- Blake Krapels – For Dancers Only, NJ
2006- Connor Yockus – Dynasty Academy of Dance, FL
2007- Connor Bormann- Performing Arts Academy, NJ
2008- Connor Yockus – Dynasty Academy of Dance, FL
2009- Matthew Gilmore – The Gold School, MA
2010- Anthony Madison – Happiness is…Dancing, Canada
2011- Noah Parets – The Gold School, MA
2012- Shale Wagman – Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada
2013 -Sebastian Kaczor – MOBA Dance Academy, NY
2014- Michael Missios – Canadian School of Dance, Canada
2015 -Matthew Mancuso – Danstarz Dance Team, CT
2016 -Tristan Hill – In Motion Dance Project, FL
2017- Nigel Clifford – Canadian School of Dance, Canada
2018- Andy Gorzo – Lisa Naves Dance Company, Canada
2019- Francesco Adamo – Mossa Dance Academy, NY
2021- Tony Parrelli – Hackworth School of Performing Arts, MA
2022- Sean McCabe – Prestige Academy of Dance, NJ
America’s Young Male Dancer of the Year
2001- Darrain Kujawa – Larkin School of Dance, MN
2002- Jess LeProtto – For Dancers Only, NJ
2003- Matthew Williams – Westchester Dance Academy, NY
2004- Connor Yockus – Dynasty Academy of Dance, FL
2005- Keegan Ellis – Professional Dance Center, MO
2006- Brendan Lee – Greta Leeming Studio of Dance, Canada
2007- Ryan Gallivan – Diane Kelley Dance Studio, MA
2008- Ryan Tomash – Performing Dance Arts, Canada
2009- Charlie Burroughs – Kelly’s Dance Academy, VT
2010- Matthew Camerata – Creative Steps, NH
2011- Lucas Triana – Stars Dance Company, FL
2012- Matthew Mancuso – Danstarz Dance Team, CT
2013- Noah Latrielle – Leeming Danceworks, Canada
2014- Brady Farrar – Stars Dance Company, FL
2015- Timothy Zvifel – Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada
2016- Devont’e Campbell – Danstarz Dance Team, CT
2017- Quinton White – Hamden Academy of Dance and Music, CT
2018- Taye Photnetrakhom – In Motion Dance Project, FL
2019- Tony Parrelli – Hackworth School of Performing Arts, MA
2021- Lambros Garcia – Mossa Dance Academy, NY
2022- Camden Im – Greta Leeming Studio of Dance, Canada
13 & Over Dance-Off Winners
The George Lon Memorial Award
1989 – “Homeland” Hackworth School of Performing Arts, MA – Alison Forance
1990 – “Eternal Struggle” Masters of Dance Arts – Mary Helen Stewart
1991 – “Stompin’ At The Savoy” Dance World Academy, NJ – Farinella, Wolter, Cruz & Schmid
1992 – “Blackness” Performing Dance Arts, Canada – Debbie & Danny Poland
1993 – “Suicide” Performing Dance Arts, Canada – Danny Poland
1994 – “The Conversation” Piazza Dance Company, MI – Gina Piazza
1995 – “The Spider” Performing Dance Arts, Canada – Danny Poland
1996 – “Inner Voices” Fran’s Studio of Dance, MD – Fran Peters
1997 – “Suffer The Innocent” Jersey Cape Dance Center, NJ – Stina Smith
1998 – (Tie) “The Cage” Performing Dance Arts, Canada – Danny Poland
1998 – (Tie) Jeremy Cox Gloria Jean’s Studio of Dance, CT – Gloria Jean Cuming
1999 – “Full Circle” The Dance Slipper, MA – Brenda Barna
2000 – “Matrix” Performing Dance Arts, Canada -Danny Poland
2001 – “The Typewriter” Danek School of Performing Arts, NY – Paul Danek
2002 – “Stonehenge” Amber Perkins School of the Arts, NY – Amber Perkins
2003 – “Sweet Goodbye” Amber Perkins School of the Arts, NY – Amber Perkins
2004 – “Hit Me With A Hot Note” For Dancers Only, NJ – Ray Leeper
2005 – The Bill Como Award renamed The George Lon Memorial Award, in honor of the passing of our Dear Friend
2005- “Gorecki” Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada – Vlad
2006 – “Bolero” Amber Perkins School for the Arts, NY – Amber Perkins
2007– “Word Up ” Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada – Vlad
2008– “The Bird ” Performing Dance Arts , Canada – Danny Poland
2009– “The Cotton Club ” Dance Attack, FL – Cookie Ramos and John Culbertson
2010– “Green” Amber Perkins School for the Arts, NY – Amber Perkins
2011– “Accept Me” The Gold School, MA – Rennie Gold
2012– “Cinema Italiano” Dance Attack, FL – Cookie Ramos and John Culbertson
2013– “The Greatest Bond” Vlad’s Dance Company, ONT Canada – Vlad
2014– “Turn to Dust” – Vlad’s Dance Company, ONT Canada – Vlad
2015– “Off The Grid” – Dance Academy of North Jersey, NJ – Jaclyn Walsh
2016– “Broken Hearts” Canadian School of Dance, ONT Canada – Vlad
2017– “Final Curtain” Canadian School of Dance, ONT Canada – Vlad
2018– “Silent Movie” In Motion Dance Project, FL – Amanda Plesa, Kristen Danga, Sophie Ludwig
2019- “The Knot” Dance Academy of North Jersey, NJ – Jaclyn Walsh
2021- “New York is a Desert” Prestige Academy of Dance, NJ – Jason Parsons
2022- “Unchained Melody” Prestige Academy of Dance, NJ – Dina Crupi Zunic & Francesca Crupi
12 & Under Dance-Off Winners
The Gloria Jean Cuming Award of Excellence
1993- “Dr. Jazz” Gloria Jean’s Studio of Dance, CT – Gloria Jean Cuming
1994- “Zip-A-Dee-Do-Da” Gloria Jean’s Studio of Dance, CT – Stacy Eastman/Jackie DeCusati
1995- “White Swan/Close Every Door” Mary Flynn Murphy School of Dance, MA – Kathy Kozul
1996- “Excellent Birds” Gloria Jean’s Studio of Dance, CT – Gloria Jean Cuming
1997- “Hat Full of Stars” Gloria Jean’s Studio of Dance, CT – John Festa
1998- “Breakin’ Up The House” Performing Dance Arts, Canada – Lisa & Danny Poland
1999- “The Lion King” Canadian Dance Company, Canada – Allain Lupien
2000- “Magalenha” Hot Shots National Dance Team, MD – Shannon McHale
2001- “Mack the Knife” Greta Leeming Studios, Canada – Shannon Binotto
2002- “Ground Control” Dance Arts Academy, NJ – Heather Soccio
2003 – “Clay” The Dance Slipper, MA – Brenda Barna
2004 – “Rock With You” Impact Dance Studio, IL – Diane Merson
2005 – “Underground Railroad” Lisa Pilato Dance Center, MA – Michelle Pilato-Chausse & Lisa Pilato-Fuller
2006- “Get Your Shine On ” Dynasty Academy of Dance – Jack Bloeser
2007- “Hello Dolly” For Dancers Only, NJ – Kelly Allen
2008- “Hide And Seek ” Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada – Vlad
2009- “Dream ” Focal Point Dance Studio, FL – Amanda Tae
2010- The Gold Family Award of Excellence is renamed The Gloria Jean Cuming Award of Excellence
2010- “Falling Slowly ” Vlad’s Dance Company, ONT Canada – Vlad
2011- “Citizens of Solitude ” Canadian School of Dance, ONT Canada – Fran Coyle
2012- “Color” Vlad’s Dance Company, ONT Canada – Vlad
2013 – “Everybody Swing” Leeming Danceworks, ONT Canada – Jessica Shaw
2014 – “Harem” For Dancers Only, NJ – Dina Crupi
2015 – “Evolution” In Motion Dance Project, FL – Amanda Plesa, Sam Macklin
2016- “Defeated ” Canadian School of Dance, ONT Canada – Vlad
2017- “Lady Luck ” For Dancers Only, NJ – Elisabetta Spuria
2018- “My Way” MOBA Dance Academy, NY – Michael Susten
2019- “What is Jazz” Elite Dance Studio, ONT Canada – Natalie Tessier, Kristy-Leigh Barbeau
2021- “Fall on Me” Prestige Academy of Dance, NJ – Dina Crupi Zunic
2022- “My Hometown” Prestige Academy of Dance, NJ – Dina Crupi Zunic
9 & Under Dance-Off Winners
The Rosemarie Boyden Memorial Award
2010- “Cat in the Hat” In Motion Dance Project, FL – Amanda Plesa
2011- “Jesse’s Girl” Canadian School of Dance, ONT Canada – Dana Hanes
2012- “Let It Be” Dance Attack, FL – John Culbertson, Cookie Ramos
2013- “The Great Escape” The Dance Slipper, MA – Brenda Barna, Lori Haftmann
2014- “Thousand Years” Stars Dance Company, FL – Victor Smalley, Angel Armas
2015- “Bonsoir” Vlad’s Dance Company, Canada – Vlad
2016- “Sing Sing Sing” Greta Leeming Studio of Dance, Canada- Kim Im
2017- “Chopsticks” For Dancers Only, NJ – Samantha Sonzogni
2018- “Arabian Nights” In Motion Dance Project, FL – Amanda Plesa
2019- “Beep Beep” For Dancers Only, NJ – Samantha Sonzogni
2021- “Heroes” Prestige Academy of Dance, NJ – Francesca Crupi
2022- “Who’s Got the Pain?” In Motion Dance Project, FL – Jen Garaffa
America’s Choreographer of the Year
1995- Danny Poland – Performing Dance Arts, Ontario Canada
1996- Michele Cucaro & Lori Barone – Jam Dance & Fitness, NY
1997- Brenda Barna – The Dance Slipper, MA
1998- Mark Simpson – Dance Arts Center, CT
1999- Jackie DeCusati – Gloria Jean’s School of Dance, CT
2000- Dawn Laviola-Schaub – Performing Arts Academy, NJ
2001- Amber Perkins – Amber Perkins School of the Arts, NY
2002- Amber Perkins – Amber Perkins School of the Arts, NY
2003- Amber Perkins – Amber Perkins School of the Arts, NY
2004- Paul Danek – Danek School of Performing Arts, NY
2005- Amber Perkins – Amber Perkins School of the Arts, NY
2007- ADA has decided to recognize a 12 & under and 13 & over Choreographer.
2007- Michele Cucaro – Jam Dance & Fitness, NY (13 & Over)
2007- Kelly Allen – For Dancers Only, NJ (12 & Under)
2008- Rennie Gold – The Gold School, MA (13 & Over)
2008- Jack Bloeser – Dynasty Academy Of Dance, FL (12 & Under)
2008- Larry Sousa – The Gold School, MA (Guest Choreographer)
2009- Amanda Plesa – In Motion Dance Project, FL (12 & Under)
2009- Rennie Gold – The Gold School, MA (13 & Over)
2009- Larry Sousa – The Gold School, MA (Guest Choreographer)
2010- Amanda Plesa – In Motion Dance Project, FL (12 & Under)
2010- Rennie Gold – The Gold School, MA (13 & Over)
2011- Alissa Reppucci – Liza Indiciani Studio of Dance, MA (12 & Under)
2011- Kathy Kozul & Katie Kozul – The Gold School, MA (13 & Over)
2011- Eryn Waltman – Leeming Danceworks, ONT Canada (Guest Choreographer)
2012- Vlad – Vlad’s Dance Company, ONT Canada (12 & Under)
2012- Vlad – Vlad’s Dance Company, ONT Canada (13 & Over)
2013- Jessica Shaw – Leeming Danceworks, ONT Canada (12 & Under)
2013- Vlad – Vlad’s Dance Company, ONT Canada (13 & Over)
2014- Kim Im – Greta Leeming Studio of Dance, ONT Canada (12 & Under)
2014- Vlad – Vlad’s Dance Company, ONT Canada (13 & Over)
2015- Joelle Cosentino & Amber Perkins – Dance Academy of North Jersey (12 & Under)
2015- Jaclyn Walsh – Dance Academy of North Jersey (13 & Over)
2016- Brenda Barna & Lori Haftmann – The Dance Slipper, MA (12 & Under)
2016- Mary Grace McNally – Diane Kelley Dance Studio, MA (13 & Over)
2017- Katiana Pare & Lauren Midali – Canadian School of Dance, ONT (12 & Under)
2017- Brenda Barna & Lori Haftmann – The Dance Slipper, MA (13 & Over)
2017- Amber Perkins – For Dancers Only, NJ (Guest Choreographer 12 & Under)
2017- Katy Spreadbury – Diane Kelley Dance Studio (Guest Choreographer 13 & Over)
2018- Brenda Barna & Lori Haftmann – The Dance Slipper, MA (12 & Under)
2018- Amanda Plesa, Kristen Danga, Sophie Ludwig – In Motion Dance Project, FL (13 & Over)
2019- Brenda Barna – The Dance Slipper, MA (12 & Under)
2019- Jaclyn Walsh – Dance Academy of North Jersey (13 & Over)
2021- Francesca Crupi – Prestige Academy of Dance, NJ (12 & Under)
2021- Rennie Gold – The Gold School, MA (13 & Over)
2022- Dina Crupi Zunic – Prestige Academy of Dance, NJ (12 & Under)
2022- Brittany Heins & Jessica Flower – Eastman Dance Company, CT (13 & Over)
America’s Young Choreographer of the Year
Presented in loving memory of Craig North
1999- Laura Halzak – The Dance Slipper, MA
2000- Katy Spreadbury – Diane Kelley Dance Studios, MA
2001- Kimberly Rogers – Elite Dance Academy, PA
2002- Andrea Partridge – Performing Dance Arts, Ontario Canada
2003- Michael Perkins – Amber Perkins School of the Arts, NY
2004- Laura Halzak – The Dance Slipper, MA
2005- Jason Luks – For Dancers Only, NJ
2006- Bridget Perfetto – Jam Dance & Fitness, NY
2007- ADA has decided to recognize a 12 & under and 13 & over Young Choreographer.
2007- Bridget Perfetto – Jam Dance & Fitness, NY (12 & Under)
2007- Kevin Howe – Leeming Danceworks, Ontario, Canada (13 & Over)
2008- Jessica Tite – Canadaian School Of Dance, ONT Canada (12 & Under)
2008- Kelly Grant – The Gold School, MA (13 & Over)
2009- Kelly Grant – The Gold School, MA (12 & Under)
2009- Kelly Grant – The Gold School, MA (13 & Over)
2010- Kevin Howe – Leeming Danceworks, ONT Canada (12 & Under)
2010- Charly Santagado – In Motion Dance Project, FL (13 & Over)
2011- Jaclyn Hoffman – Melissa Hoffman Dance Center, NH (12 & Under)
2011- Julie LaMancuso – David DeMarie Dance, NY (13 & Over)
2012- Dina Crupi – For Dancers Only, NJ (12 & Under)
2012- Mary Grace McNally – Diane Kelley Dance Studio, MA (13 & Over)
2013- Dina Crupi – For Dancers Only, NJ (12 & Under)
2013- Emma Portner – Leeming Danceworks, ONT Canada (13 & Over)
2014- There was not a Young Choreographer entry that qualified
2015- Stacey Richetelli – The Dancers Studio, CT (12 & Under)
2015- Jade Whitney – Vlad’s Dance Company (13 & Over)
2016 – Krystyna Resavy – The The King Center for the Performing Arts, NJ (12 & Under)
2016 – Chris Kinsey – Dance Academy of North Jersey (13 & Over)
2017 – Devon Larcher – Shannon O’Brien School of Dance (13 & Over)
2018- Sophie Ludwig – In Motion Dance Project, FL (12 & Under)
2018- Casey Shea – Diane Kelley Dance Studio, MA (13 & Over)
2019- Casey Shea – Diane Kelley Dance Studio, MA (12 & Under)
2019- Charlotte Vanderlee – Lisa Naves Dance Company, ONT Canada (13 & Over)
2021- Rivers Pokraka – The Gold School, MA (12 & Under)
2021- Skylar Reinert – New Hampshire School of Ballet, NH (13 & Over)
2022- Alexandra Pignone – Loperfido Dance Academy, MA (12 & Under)
2022- Sam Scott – The Gold School, MA (13 & Over)
Christina Richmond Award
Presented in loving memory, Most Entertaining 12 & under solo
1996 Michelle Ferraro’s School of Dance
1997 The Dancer’s Studio
1998 Tami’s Dance Connection
1999 Performing Arts Academy
2000 Performing Arts Academy
2001 Danie Beck’s Dance Unlimited
2002 Atwood Performing Arts
2003 Danie Beck’s Dance Unlimited
2004 Performing Arts Academy
2005 Mrs. P’s Performing Arts Academy
2007 Leeming Danceworks
2008 Leeming Danceworks
2009 Durham Dance Center
2010 For Dancers Only
2011 Lisa Pilato Dance Center
2012 Dance Attack
2013 Mid-Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts
2014 Elite Dance Studio
2015 NYB
2016 Mossa Dance Academy
2018 Elite Dance Studio
2019 Spisak Dance Academy
2021 Seven Star School of Performing Arts
2022 For Dancers Only
Friendship Award
1996 Mary Carmody
1997 Marcia Aller
1998 Donald & Joanne Nelson
1999 Lifetime Achievement: Beverly Fletcher, Brian Foley, Fred Knecht
2000 Capezio/Ballet Makers
2001 Joanne Zavisa, Amy Denstedt
2002 Myra Santoro
2003 Jeannie Castonguay
2003 Donner Photographic
2007 Scott Sisbarro
2009 Diane Gudat
2012 Dance International South Africa
2015 Chris Hudacs
2016 David Darkowski
Inspiration Award
1996 Beverly Fletcher
1997 Stephanie Smith
1998 Ethel Miller
1999 Craig North
2000 George Lon
2002 Rosemarie Boyden
2010 William Fowler, Jr.