Recreational Dancer
Wyatt Newland
Wyatt is five years old, and this is his third year dancing at PADC. He takes tap classes.
Wyatt's favorite moves are shuffle, hop, step, and his favorite song to dance to is "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X.
In kindergarten at Buckeye Valley West, Wyatt's favorite subject is art. His goal is to one day become a welder.
An interesting fact about Wyatt is that he likes to beat his dad at video car racing.
Congratulations, Wyatt!
Competitive Dancer
Maria Schul
Maria is 17 years old and has been dancing at PADC for eight years. She takes classes in ballet, pointe, lyrical, modern, tap, jazz, hip hop and acro. She competes on Sr. Elite and A team. Maria's favorite thing about competition is spending time with all her friends.
Maria loves Sr. Elite lyrical the best. Her favorite moves to do are jumps, and her favorite song to dance to is anything by Miguel.
In the 11th grade at Hayes High School, Maria wants to become a private investigator.
An interesting fact about Maria is that she loves to travel.
Congratulations, Maria!
Recreational Dancer
Laney Day
Laney is 10 years old and has been dancing at PADC for two years. She takes hip hop class.
Laney's favorite move is the hip hop walk.
In the fourth grade at Conger Elementary, Laney's favorite subject is reading. She wants to be a zoologist when she grows up.
An interesting fact about Laney is that she was born on December 30, so her first New Year was spent at the hospital.
Congratulations, Laney!
Competitive Dancer
Gwen Ogletree
Gwen is nine years old and has been dancing at PADC for five years. She takes classes in tap, jazz, ballet, Acro and hip hop. She competes on Mini Comp and Divas. Gwen's favorite thing about competition is dancing with her friends.
Gwen's favorite class is jazz, her favorite moves are kicks, and she loves to dance to any song by Billie Eilish.
In the third grade at Woodward Elementary School, Gwen wants to become a teacher or a dance teacher.
A fun fact about Gwen is that she likes to travel.
Congratulations, Gwen!