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BNG 2018 AWARDS

Recipients

Battle of the Next Generation will provide dancers that place 1st, 1st Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up in each age division with custom one-of-a-kind BNG merchandise! In addition, our Top 5 dancers in each age division will receive a scholarship towards our next annual Battle of the Next Generation event.

In addition to the prizes specifically for dancers that recieve the highest marks, we provide other scholarships and opportunities for all dancers regardless of their totalled score. The dancers that recieve these scholarships/opportunities will be decided by the entire judging panel and awarded to each individual dancer at the final awards session. 

Additional Opportunities for BNG2018 Include:

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da Costa Talent Agency Private Interview 

da Costa Talent Agency is offering a one-on-one interview with a Principle Agent for one lucky dancer. da Costa Talent provides dedicated and effective representation to some of Canada's leading actors, dancers, singers, and world class choreographers for every area of the industry. 

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Paul Becker Pop-Up Masterclass Series

As one of the world's most sought after choreographers, Paul Becker has worked on hundreds of TV shows and films, and with artists such as Kanye West, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and more. He has developed a Pop-Up Masterclass Series with an astounding professional faculty that teaches classes across Canada, and gives dancers the opportunity to learn from and audition for the biggest choreographers in the country. At BNG, six lucky dancers will be awarded scholarships for Paul Becker's next Masterclass workshop in Toronto, ON!

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Private Coaching with Amy Wright

Amy Wright is the producer, choreographer, and casting director of the hit television series 'The Next Step'. With an endless list of other impressive credentials, we are lucky to have her on the faculty for BNG 2017! At the event, one lucky dancer will be hand-selected by Amy Wright herself for a private, one-on-one coaching session to prepare for a casting in dance, singing, or acting! Get the inside scoop on the do's and don'ts of a casting or audition from the incredible Amy Wright!

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JDX Creative Closed Audition Entry

JDX Creative, owned and directed by BNG faculty member Jeff Dimitriou, is a production company that specializes in creating artistic performances for stage, corporate events, live shows, and film. JDX Creative hosts closed casting calls for all of their performances, that are restricted to a very elite group of dancers in the Toronto area. One lucky dancer from BNG 2017 will be selected by Jeff Dimitriou to participate in a closed audition hosted by JDX Entertainment for an upcoming performance opportunity! Get exposed and take advantage of this opportunity to audition for Jeff Dimitriou's prestigious company!

**Additional Scholarship Award/Opportunity - JDX Creative Concept Video & Choreography Session

This year at BNG, Faculty Member Jeff Dimitriou will also be selecting two dancers to participate and perform in a JDX Creative Concept Video. These two dancers will have the opportunity to learn, rehearse, and film his choreography while working in a real professional dance industry setting, and gaining knowledge, experience, and exposure from this incredible opportunity!

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Photoshoot with Anthony Fascione

Toronto photographer, Anthony Fascione, will be one of two photographers present at the Battle of the Next Generation event. Throughout the day he will be roaming the event taking photos for purchase and selecting dancers that inspire his art. Finally during the awards portion of the night he will provide a selected dancer with a free photoshoot opportunity!

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Photoshoot with Emily Ferris

Waterloo photographer, Emily Ferris, will be the other esteemed photographer present at the event. She will be taking all of the action shots during the audition and competition portions of the day. Emily has also been so generous as to provide multiple dancers with a free photoshoot opportunity!

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VIEW Dance Convention Scholarship

View Dance Convention The VIEW Dance Convention offers dancers a one-day workshop in Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Ballet taught by an incredible & passionate Faculty. They have been so kind as to provide two FULL Convention Scholarship for their Toronto Event in Fall 2017. In addition, VIEW will also be providing an invitation to one lucky dancer at BNG for their program in GREECE in the Summer of 2018, during which dancers will have the opportunity to train in a week-long intensive and perform in a professional production!

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The Underground Dance Centre Class Scholarship

Born out of the needs and necessities of the Toronto Dance Community, the Underground Dance Centre offers the highest quality dance training and choreographers in a luxurious studio located in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Underground is generously providing several 5 Class Card Scholarships.

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Be Discovered Scholarship

Be Discovered has provided 6 partial scholarships for their week long dance intensives in LA, New York and Florida.  Their intensives provide training as well as opportunities of a lifetime such as dancing at Disneyland and Disney World, appearing in a dance music video, performing at the world famous Carnival Choreographer's Ball in L.A. and N.Y. and much more. 

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Rhythm Dance Competition Solo Entry 

Directors of Rhythm Dance, Nancy MacSporran and Donna Schnarr, have provided dancers with 28 seasons of professional, enjoyable dance competitions where their main focus is a positive environment and strong organization that shows respect for your time. One lucky dancer in each age division will receive a free solo entry to one Rhythm Dance Competition 2018.

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Dance Attack - Student Expo

Dance Attack is returning with its STUDENT EXPO - October 27th/28th with 20+ faculty teaching over 48 classes to students.  Students will have the opportunity to PICK their OWN classes! Participate in our IMPROV Challenge, shop and look around 18+ vendors and then watch our exciting VIP Showcase of faculty & special guests! New for 2018 is every pass INCLUDES an observer pass for a parent! And at BNG 2018, we will be giving away 50% discounts to the Student Expo to 4 of our lucky dancers!

 

 

International Dance Teaching Standards

IDTS is a program originating from British Columbia, and is designed by dance teaching professionals working at the studio level who are also engaged in dance and movement science research at universities. The program is divided into three levels, with courses covering topics such as: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Skill Acquisition, Nutrition, Choreographic Composition, Team Cohesion, Improvisation, Dance History, Injuries, and the Competitive Dance Industry. At BNG 2017, three aspiring dance teachers will receive full scholarships for one level of the program!

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BEND Dance Connection

Bend Dance Connection was created to bring excellence in dance to you! A place where you can challenge yourself in multiple styles while connecting with others who share the same passion. Their goal is to provide an environment that is accessible and affordable for dancers to learn from some of the strongest artists around. They believe in a positive atmosphere filled with growth for everyone. At BNG, 2 lucky dancers will be receiving full scholarships to train at BEND's Summer 2019 Event!

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The Dance Project

The Dance Project has been creating quality, educational, inspiring dance events since 2003.  TDP’s popular Fall Dance Convention is an event not to be missed! Join them for a Day, Be Inspired for a Lifetime! Our dancers at BNG will have the opportunity to win one of FIVE full scholarships for TDP's fall convention! 

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Canadian Dance Expo/ Fever Solo Heat

Whether you are a student or teacher of dance, Canadian Dance Expo will get you fired up to start your best competitive season yet. This summer dance convention is packed full of challenging dance classes taught by Canada's best and brightest choreographers. Between classes, meet with our vendors who have their finger to the pulse on dance styles and trends, upcoming dance events, competitions and conventions. At Fever Solo Heat, each dancer will have the opportunity to showcase one routine prepared for the upcoming competitive season and receive an on-stage review from each of our panellists. Dancers at BNG that are awarded these scholarships are able to use them for either the Canadian Dance Expo or a Fever Solo Heat location!

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Millennium Dance Complex Toronto

The Millennium Dance Complex is known worldwide as the premiere studio in the commercial dance world, and is dedicated to the highest level of service and instruction. MDC provides beginners through experts, the opportunity to study with top industry professional and benefit from a pool of extensive knowledge in the dance world. The studio has held rehearsals for some of the biggest stars in show business, including Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Usher, and more! We are so lucky that MDC is opened a Toronto location, and BNG will be providing FOUR lucky dancers with class scholarships for their new studio location ranging from 5-20 classes!

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One Tooth Activewear Guelph

This active wear company based in Guelph are the providers of affordable, high quality, competitively priced, fashionable, and comfortable clothing. They feature a wide selection of superior clothing and products for both men and women. Their clothing is versatile enough to be worn for any athletic activities, including dance! This year, they have been kind enough to donate clothing packages for two of our lucky BNG dancers to walk away with!

STAY TUNED FOR EVEN MORE AWARDS/OPPORTUNITIES COMING SOON!

BNG Top 5

Juniors

WINNER: Olivia Tramonte

1st Runner Up: Hailey Vultao

2nd Runner Up: Ryan Sherk

3rd Runner Up: Kassidy Johnston

4th Runner Up: Olivia Pereira

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Seniors

WINNER: Vianna Vaitkus

1st Runner Up: Ethan Bucholtz

2nd Runner Up: George Burden-Cheresna

3rd Runner Up: Camille Coveney

4th Runner Up: Destiny Rettinger

5th Runner Up: Ivanna Vaitkus

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da Costa Private Interview

Recipient: Destiny Rettinger

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PB Pop-Up Masterclass Series

Recipient: Ivanna Vaitkus

Recipient: Destiny Rettinger

Recipient: Jett Owen Hughes

Recipient: Camille Coveney

Recipient: Ava Barbuto

Recipient: Vianna Vaitkus

Recipient: Hailey Vultao

Recipient: Ryan Sherk

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Private Coaching Amy Wright

Recipient: George Burden-Cheresna

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JDX Opportunities

Recipient: Ethan Bucholtz

Recipient: Adelaide Sebben

Recipient: Curtis Smith

Recipient: Hailey Vultao

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Anthony Fascione Photography

Recipient: Ethan Bucholtz

Recipient: Kayley Hennessy

Recipient: Autumn Daye-Fraser

Recipient: Saya Prpic

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Emily Elizabeth Photography

Recipient: Raylea Harlow

Recipient: Quinn Morriss

Recipient: Ava Jenikovszky

Recipient: Katie McKinney

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VIEW Dance Convention

Recipient: Ciara Alexys

Recipient: Presly Little

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VIEW Greece Invitation

Recipient: Saya Prpic

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Underground Class Cards

Recipient: Kian Hern

Recipient: Kiarah Hammond

Recipient: Ivanna Vaitkus

Recipient: Kassidy Johnston

Recipient: Katie McKinney

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Be Discovered Scholarship

Recipient: Keira Luckhardt-Cameron

Recipient: Casey Kram

Recipient: Kassidy Johnston

Recipient: Mattie Bower

Recipient: Emma Jane Murison

Recipient: Sidney Scozzafava

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Rhythm Solo Entry

Recipient: Angelina Garabetian

Recipient: Kayley Hennessy

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Dance Attack Student Expo

Recipient: Erin Fera

Recipient: Kennedy Johnston

Recipient: Ava Jankowski

Recipient: Ava Jenikovszky

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IDTS Scholarship

Recipient: Marisa Sherk

Recipient: Lauren Simmons

Recipient: Erin Fera

Recipient: George Burden-Cheresna

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BEND Dance Connection

Recipient: Rory Gunn-Pereira

Recipient: Danielle Smith

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The Dance Project

Recipient: Isabella Stuebing

Recipient: Ava Ondevilla

Recipient: Olivia Pereira

Recipient: Kian Hern

Recipient: Presly Little

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CDE Scholarships

Recipient: Sidney Scozzafava

Recipient: Kennedy Johnston

Recipient: Raylea Harlow

Recipient: Olivia Tramonte

Recipient: Rowan Dietrich

Recipient: Olivia Pereira

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MDC Toronto Scholarship

Recipient: Vianna Vaitkus

Recipient: Camille Coveney

Recipient: Mila Tupy

Recipient: Autumn Daye-Fraser

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One Tooth Clothing Packages

Recipient: Ava Jankowski

Recipient: Isabella Stuebing

 

 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR

AMAZING DANCERS!!

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