The Dance Place, Inc.

POV: You tell your dancers, “No matter what happens… KEEP DANCING.”

The music stopped in the middle of our junior hip hop routine at Nationals… and they never stopped moving. The crowd got louder with every count cheering them all the way through

This is what resilience, confidence, and trusting your training looks like. We couldn’t be prouder 💜

Choreo by Jessica Phillips

2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS. SOME UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS!
Our hearts are so full after an incredible week at Starstruck Dance Challenge Go Wild National Finals! 💜
This Nationals was about so much more than trophies. It was about grit, courage, teamwork, resilience, and watching our dancers rise to every challenge.
We have never seen our dancers fight so hard in the Clash of the Stars Battles. They left everything on that stage, cheering each other on, digging deeper with every round, and proving what it means to dance for one another.
While we are incredibly proud of every placement, award, and title earned this week, our greatest accomplishment wasn’t a trophy.
It was the growth. The confidence. The resilience. The teamwork. The way our dancers supported one another backstage. The determination they showed every time they stepped on stage. They performed with more heart than we’ve ever seen, and that is something no score sheet can fully measure.
To our teachers and choreographers, thank you for challenging our dancers to be their very best all season long. Your passion, dedication, creativity, and countless hours behind the scenes made moments like these possible.
And to our dancers…You reminded us why we do this. ❤️Congratulations on an unforgettable Nationals!
⭐️CLASH OF THE STARS FINAL BATTLE ROUND RESULTS⭐️
🌟 THE BIG WIN! 🌟
🏆 STARCALIBER Highest Scoring 12 & Under Routine
🔥 Fireworks Team – “Don’t Cha”
National Overall Results
Juniors
🥇 1st Overall Small Group – Don’t Cha
🥈 2nd Overall Large Group – Mamma Mia
🥈 2nd Overall Production – Road Trip
🥈 2nd Overall Large Group – The Glass Slipper
Teens
🥇 1st Overall Large Group – Hypnosis
4️⃣ 4th Overall Hip Hop Line – House Party
5️⃣ 5th Overall Small Group – Break the Ice
Special Honors
⭐ Impact Performer – Alanna Davis
🏆 Choreography Award – Over the Rainbow (Jessica Phillips Callaghan)
👑 National Title Runner-Up – Ryleigh Tolchin
✨ Clash of the Stars Duo Selection – Isabella Ordonez & Kayla Lazaar
💫 Impact Performer Award- Olivia Hassett

Our dancers fought with so much heart, passion, and determination, and we couldn’t be prouder. This is a moment we’ll never forget.

🎥 Battle videos coming soon!💜

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TDP!💜 Clash of the Stars Dance Battle Day!
Let’s Go!

What a magical performance by our incredible Musical Theater Cast in The Wizard of Oz Jr.! 🌈✨

We are so proud of each and every performer who brought this story to life with talent, dedication, and heart. From the first rehearsal to the final curtain call, your hard work truly shined on stage.

A very special thank you to Miss Sarah and Miss Katlyn for their countless hours of planning, directing, teaching, and inspiring our cast. Your passion and commitment made this production such a success.

We would also like to thank Marc and Brayden for expertly handling all of the backstage technology and production elements that helped bring the magic to life behind the scenes.

Congratulations to our entire cast and crew on a wonderful performance. We are so proud of all you accomplished and can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next! 💚👠🌪️