Congratulations to all of the BalletCNJ students and coaches who competed in the 2023 competition season!
We are proud of each of our participating students. Their wonderful performances show how much hard work, dedication, and passion pays off!
Dancers
Ci'ahney Ezewuiro (10), Niara Garcia (9), Grace Mary Gorman (13), Phoebe Jezek (13),
Sophia Ni (11), Timothy O'Brian (17), Alicianna Rodriguez (12), Isabella Rodriguez (10),
Josephine Ryan (14), Kaylie Schneider (18), Lilly Wright (15), Laura Wu (13), Katherine Young (16),
Yiva Yuan (13), Megan Zangrando (13), and Cecilia Zintl (15).
Season Results:
Miami International Ballet Competition (Miami, FL)
"Best Teachers" Award
"Top Prize Winner" Division 1
Alicianna Rodriguez (11)
*Selected to perform in MIBC 2023
Closing Gala Celebration
"Top 10" Division 2
Josephine Ryan (14)
Bronze Medal-Division 3
Cecilia Zintl (15)
*Selected to perform in MIBC 2023
Closing Gala Celebration
Scholarships Awarded
Arts Ballet Theatre Of Forida:
Alicianna Rodriguez (11) and Josephine Ryan (14)
Soki Ballet International:
Josephine Ryan (14) and Cecilia Zintl (15)
Asia Ballet Academy:
Josephine Ryan (14)
Rock School Summer Intensive Acceptance:
Josephine Ryan (14)
Patricia's Photography Session Award:
Cecilia Zintl (15)
Youth America Grand Prix (Boston & NYC Semi-Final)
Outstanding School Award (NYC)
"Top 12" Pre-Competitive Contemporary
Alicianna Rodriguez (11) (Boston & NYC)
Isabella Rodriguez (10) (NYC)
Sophia Ni (11) (NYC)
"Top 12" Pre-Competitive Classical
Alicianna Rodriguez (11) (Boston & NYC)
1st Place Pre-Competitive Contemporary
Alicianna Rodriguez (11) (NYC)
2nd Place Pre-Competitive Classical
Alicianna Rodriguez (11) (NYC)
"Top 12" Junior Contemporary
Cecilia Zintl (15) (NYC)
Josephine Ryan (14) (NYC)
"Top 24" Junior Classical
Cecilia Zintl (15) (Boston)
"Top 12" Junior Classical
Josephine Ryan (14) (Boston & NYC)
Cecilia Zintl (15) (NYC)
3rd Place Junior Classical
Josephine Ryan (14) (NYC)
"Top 6" Small Ensemble
"Obsidian" Cecilia Zintl (15) and Josephine Ryan (14) (Boston)
"Under the Weeping Willow" Katherine Young (16) and Timothy O'Brian (17) (NYC)
3rd Place Small Ensemble
"Under the Weeping Willow" Katherine Young (16) and Timothy O'Brian (17) (NYC)
2nd Place Small Ensemble
"Obsidian" Cecilia Zintl (15) and Josephine Ryan (14) (Boston)
"Top 6" Large Ensemble
"Almost as Far Away"
2nd Place Large Ensemble
"Almost as Far Away"
Alicianna Rodriguez (12), Yiva Yuan (13), Laura Wu (13), Grace Mary Gorman (13), Megan Zangrando (13), Phoebe Jezek (13), Josephine Ryan (14), Cecilia Zintl (15),
Lilly Wright (15), Katherine Young (16),
and Kaylie Schneider (18) (NYC)
Youth America Grand Prix International Finals (Tampa, FL)
In addition to the numerous awards BalletCNJ dancers were granted at YAGP Semi-Finals, various pieces have been invited to participate in YAGP International Finals in Tampa, FL. We cannot wait to see our dancers take the stage again!
To stay updated on everything we are doing at BalletCNJ and our YAGP Finals journey, follow us on social media @balletcnj
Congratulations to all of the dancers! GO BALLETCNJ!
To our parents and families, thank you for all of your support and love.
Congratulations to our dancers, directors, and faculty on their achievements and success. It meant everything to see our school come together and enjoy the stage!
Photo Credits: Star Action Shots and Anna Ksenzenko
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