Evolve Dance Complex

🌟SENIOR SPOTLIGHT🌟
Malachi Connolly… where do we begin. Malachi has been dancing since he was about 3 years old. You could find him frequently dressing up and dancing for hours around the house. He could dance all day! His formal training started with Irish step dancing. That must be where his musicality originated. After a year or 2 he finally began training in all genres of dance. Malachi joined Evolve the summer of 2024 and the rest is history! We fell in love with his passion and his artistry. Always eager to learn and grow… he has developed over the past 2 years into the most amazingly talented and creative machine!! You cannot help but stop dead in your tracks when he is performing. His dynamics and musicality are mesmerizing. This year Malachi received a $15,000 scholarship to CLI Conservatory where he will be attending in the fall. CLI is an elite, 10-month pre-professional dance training program that bridges the gap between traditional training and a professional dance career by preparing advanced dancers aged 17+ for both the commercial and concert dance.
We will most miss his sense of humor… his kind heart and his gifted performances.
We know you will do great things Malachi!! We love you and will always be your biggest fans!! 💫❤️🌟

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟 💫💫
ANTHONY HUNT
When you watch Anthony dance one would think he has been dancing forever… but ironically he began dancing at the age of 12.
What started as a desire to learn how to flip like a superhero through gymnastics quickly led him to discover dance—and he fell in love with it immediately.
Since then, dance has become his greatest passion and a huge part of who he is. You cannot help but immerse yourself into his performances as he draws you in with his fierceness and attack of every movement. You FEEL his passion when he dances and that is something not all dancers can translate.
Anthony joined EDC last summer and has truly found a second home here. His humor and joy is completely contagious! In just one year, he has experienced tremendous growth, both as a dancer and as a person, and he is “incredibly grateful for the supportive and inspiring environment that EDC has provided.”
His work ethic, commitment and consistency is like no other. Traveling from Ohio daily, we think we can count on one hand the days he has missed of classes this whole season.
Looking ahead, Anthony plans to move to Los Angeles and pursue his professional dance career.
As a signed artist with MSA, he hopes to continue auditioning, choreographing, and assisting at dance conventions. Above all, he dreams of traveling the world, sharing his love for dance, and continuing to grow through every opportunity that comes his way.
To say we will miss him is an understatement. The dance space won’t be the same without him, for the dancers or the faculty. You are truly loved and admired Anthony! We cannot wait to see what the world has in store for you next!!
🌟💫❤️🦋

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: MAKAYLA COHOL

Makayla began dancing at just four years old and has developed a strong passion for performance and storytelling through movement. While she loves contemporary dance… hip hop and jazz funk have always been her defining styles due to her powerful performance quality and stage presence.
Makayla joined Evolve last summer and has been an amazing addition/asset to our team! She suffered a knee injury this year mid season… but her determination and dedication to her craft and team was beyond inspiring. Makayla would still come to class consistently … sit in a chair doing combos and choreography never missing rehearsals. Her work ethic and passion shine so bright from within her✨… and is undeniable. We only wish we had more years with her!
In July, Makayla will be moving to Los Angeles to pursue a professional dance career.  She is thrilled to have been accepted into LA Establishment’s
“Establish You” training program. “Establish You” is an elite, 10-month professional commercial dance training program by LA ESTABLISHMENT.
She knows she always will have a home here to return to and we will be loudly cheering 📣 her on from here!
We love you Makayla!✨❤️⭐️

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT⭐️
AVA BRICELAND .briceland_dancer
Ava Briceland is graduating Magna Cum Laude from Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown, Ohio. Ava began dancing at 3 years old and trains in all styles of dance. Ava joined EDC last summer and it feels like she has danced with us a lifetime. She mentions that “this year has been filled with personal growth, tremendous learning, and so much love in an uplifting and encouraging environment!”
We have enjoyed every minute watching her dance and grow this year and only wish we had more years left with her.
But she knows she will always have a dance family here at Evolve to return to.
Ava will be attending Chapman University in Orange, California the next four years where she will pursue a B.A. in dance as well as a B.A. in Health Science. Ava is committed to pursuing a professional career in dance. In the future, she hopes to guide young artists in their path of health and mental wellness while dancing.
We love you Ava!!⭐️⭐️

The Evolve EXPERIENCE Day!!
Monday June 1 5:00-9:15
Join us for an inspiring and challenging night of classes with our award winning, nationally recognized faculty!!
If you are looking to take your dance training to the NEXT LEVEL… this is the place to be🔥💯
ALL levels welcome! We offer 2 amazing competition teams to meet all dancers desires and needs. Take your training to the next level! Hope to see you there!💃
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THE EVOLVE EXPERIENCE DAY!!! 💃
MONDAY JUNE 1 5:00-9:15
Come Experience an inspiring and challenging night of classes with our amazing, award winning faculty!
If you are looking to take your dance training to the NEXT💯 LEVEL… this is the place to be🔥 ALL LEVELS WELCOME!!
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Come join us!

EDC DANCE SHOWCASE 2026!! SUNDAY JUNE 7 RIVERSIDE HS AUDITORIUM 300 COUNTRY CLUB DR
ELLWOOD CITY PA 16117
Session One 1:00-3:30
Session Two 4:00-6:30
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Happy Birthday to our amazing Director/Owner 🤍 Thank you for everything you do for this studio- your evolve fam loves you so much!♥️ You’re the best⭐️💃🏼

Good luck to our amazing regional team as they hit the stage this weekend 💃🏼♥️

⬅️ looking back at their last competition results from
CONGRATS TO ALL 🤍 🏆

does it again 🔥 We are SO thankful to have you into our studio again, we love getting to learn from you & can’t wait for more🤍 THANK YOU x1000