BNG 2016 AWARDS
More Awards Coming Soon for BNG2017!
Additional Opportunities for BNG2016 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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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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NightFire Merchandise Package
Clothing designer Lukas Mihas will be providing one select dancer with an incredible NightFire Merchandise Package. His limited edition, unique designs are a must have for every dancer! Check out some of his creations on instagram @lukamihas.
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Booked Workshop Scholarship
Booked Workshop provides dancers with the audition experience and business of dance. It is a workshop geared towards new dancers breaking into the industry and experienced performers wanting to brush up on their audition techniques. Learn how to deliver in the audition room with two of our very own adjudicators, Addy Chan and Caroline Torti!
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Artist Simply Human Dance Convention Scholarship
ASH’s mission is to provide an unequaled dance experience that challenges dancers as artists, and inspires them to be the best they can be in both dance and life. Our faculty is passionate about teaching and supporting the dancers, helping them to reach their full potential and growth in every class. This fantastic convention has been kind enough to award 2 lucky dancers with half scholarships to their 2016-2017 tour.
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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 a FULL Convention Scholarship for their Toronto Event October 15th 2016 taking place at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre.
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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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Rac N Roll Dance Bag and Gift Basket
The original luggage bags that turn into dressing rooms on wheels. Never search for space to hang costumes at competitions and performances again!
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Rhythm Dance Competition Solo Entry
Directors of Rhythm Dance, Nancy MacSporran and Donna Schnarr, have provided dancers with 27 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 2017.
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HALFWITS Clothing Package
HALFWITS is a Toronto based contemporary lifestyle clothing brand, driven by the same grit found at the heart of hardcore, hip-hop, skateboarding, and punk. HALF WIT, represents the path, plan, and our need to rethink potential and possibility. HALF HEART is defined by our full unyielding will to drive forward. They aim to create and craft their clothing to evoke equal parts heart and wit within the wearer. Dancers in each age division will receive an amazing clothing package.
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Raw Motion Dance Scholarship
Take your dancing to THE NEXT STEP! Raw Motion Dance Co. is a dance convention organizer and provider of in-studio workshops with amazing choreographers and teachers. They cater to all levels and multiple dance styles. Raw Motion Dance Co. offers conventions, in-studio workshops, custom choreography, performances, personal appearances, and private parties for all ages.Give your students a day of dance they will never forget by giving them the opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals.
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Similar to a typical competition, Battle of the Next Generation will provide dancers that place 1st, 1st Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up in each age division with a lovely trophy and a scholarship towards next years Battle of the Next Generation event. Our 1st Place winner in each division will also recieve custom one-of-a-kind BNG merchandise!
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.
Recipients
BNG Top 5
Juniors
WINNER: Ashley Rogan
1st Runner Up: Ivanna Vaitkus
2nd Runner Up: Ellie Ziemer
3rd Runner Up: Lauren D'Arsie
4th Runner Up: Lauren Hulbert
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Seniors
WINNER: Camille Coveney
1st Runner Up: Flora Ferguson
2nd Runner Up: Ealish Power
3rd Runner Up: Vianna Vaitkus
4th Runner Up: Chris Tsiantoulas
da Costa Private Interview
Recipient: Mila Tupy
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Anthony Fascione Photoshoot
Recipient: Ashley Rogan
Recipient: Flora Ferguson
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Emily Ferris Photoshoot
Recipient: Ryan Kennedy
Recipient: Destiny Rettinger
Recipient: Helena Ziemer
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NightFire Merchandise Package
Recipient: Taylor Lovisa
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Booked Workshop Scholarship
Recipient: Tyler Hutchings
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ASH Convention Scholarship
Recipient: Lauren D'Arsie
Recipient: Camille Coveney
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VIEW Convention Scholarship
Recipient: Lauren Hulbert
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The Underground Class Cards
Recipient: Yasmina Gallo
Recipient: Robyn Hampson
Recipient: Felicia Jackson
Recipient: Danielle Smith
Recipient: Vianna Vaitkus
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Be Discovered Scholarship
LA/Florida (8 & Up): Ivanna Vaitkus
LA/Florida (8 & Up): Gracie Smith
Broadway Bound (10 & Up): Holly McCourt
Broadway Bound (10 & Up): Rachel Ferrington
LA Intensive (15 & Up): Ealish Power
LA Intensive (15 & Up): Zachary Millar
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Rac N Roll Package
Bag Recipient: Angelina DeRosa
Gift Package Recipient: Stephanie Bartlett
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Rhythm Solo Entry Scholarship
Recipient: Ellie Ziemer
Recipient: Hayley Nault
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HALFWITS Clothing Package
Recipient: Shyla DeRosa
Recipient: Madison Golden
Recipient: Erin Ford
Recipient: Raylea Harlow-Shaw
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Raw Motion Scholarship
Recipient: Ryan Kennedy
Recipient: Chris Tsiantoulas
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR
AMAZING DANCERS!!
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