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     MISSION:

Maxine Patterson School of Dance is the home our our award winning company,

Rhythm IN Motion designed for more advanced dancers

looking to further expand their dance education and experience.

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Being a team member requires a higher commitment, dedication, passion, hard work, eagerness to learn, and desire to perform and grow as a dancer. These teams provides the opportunity to work with guest teachers and choreographers, perform at community events and annual recitals, and train throughout the season with master classes

and intensives to enhance their skills.

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Company and Performance Team auditions are held in the Spring and Summer Intensive

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THE COMPANY

The Company represents Maxine Patterson School of Dance at local and national competitions, conventions, and performances. These dancers have a focus and desire to commit themselves to the demands of Company while becoming well rounded in their training.

The Company involves:

  • attendance to 3 or more conventions/competitions

  • weekend rehearsals

  • master classes with guest instructors/choreographers

  • attendance to Summer Intensive

  • participation in Holiday Show and Annual Recital

  • participation in performances in the community

               The Senior/Teen Company requirements:

  • ages 12 & up (as of January 1st )

  • at least 3 years consistent dance training 

  • determination and commitment

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                   The Junior Company requirements:

  • ages 7 & up (as of January 1st)

  • at least 2 years consistent dance training

  • determination and commitment

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS 2023-2024

SHAKE THE GROUND

  • 7th overall - Mind Yo (Karis Wilson) - Platinum        

  • 1st overall - Kendrick - Platinum Elite

  • 3rd overall - We'll Fight - Platinum Elite

  • 8th overall - Music Class - Platinum

                         Aspire Award

  • 10th overall - Another One Bites the Dust - Platinum

IGNITE

  • 1st overall - We'll Fight - Highest Scoring Small Group

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  • 3rd overall - Kendrick

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  • 4th overall - Music Class

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  • 4th overall - Jump (duet/trio)

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  • 5th overall - Another One Bites the Dust

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  • Artist on Fire Award (Karis Wilson)

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  • Teen Region Champ - 1st overall - Blackbird (Jaycee Simmons)

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  • 2nd overall - Golden (Teen)

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  • 5th overall - Ms. President (Teen)

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  • 2nd overall - Mind Yo (Junior)

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  • 3rd overall - I'm Going Down (Junior)

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  • Teen Improv Winner (Jaycee Simmons)

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  • Standout Dancers (Madison Gordon & Karis Wilson)

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  • Ambassador Semi-Finalists (Madison Gordon & Karis Wilson)

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ARTIST SIMPLY 
HUMAN

  • Miss President (Aubrey Owens)

                 Performance Award

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  • Golden (Madison Gordon)

                 Standout Routine Award

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  • Mind Yo (Karis Wilson)

                 Standout Routine Award

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  • Choreography Pick:

       Blackbird (Stephanie Cummings)

       We'll Fight (Shaundria DeLoach) 

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  • Kendrick

        Studio Selection

        True Artist Award

        Closing Show Performer

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  • Faculty Pick (McKenzie Hall)

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  • ASH Scholarship (Aubrey Owens)

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  • Faculty Pick (Jaycee Simmons)

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  • ASH Apprentice Runner-up (Karis Wilson)

 

     

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COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS 2023-2024

NYCDA

  • Blackbird - Platinum

        

  • 2nd overall - Music Class - Platinum

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  • We'll Fight - Platinum

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  • Critic's Choice nominee - Kendrick - Platinum

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  • Junior Standout (McKenzie Hall)

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  • Outstanding Dancer runner ups

       (Jaycee Simmons & Karis Wilson)

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THE PERFORMANCE TEAM

The Performance Team represents Maxine Patterson School of Dance around the community performing at local events. These dancers commit to their training to become better dancers while enhancing their performance skills.

The Performance Team involves:

  • participation in performances in the community

  • master classes with guest instructors/choreographers

  • attendance to Summer Intensive

  • participation in Holiday Show and Annual Recital

  • attendance to dance conventions

                 The Performance Team requirements:

  • ages 7 & up (as of January 1st )

  • at least 2 years consistent dance training 

  • commitment to learning

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