RAD USA Dance Challenge 2020
The RAD USA Dance Challenge 2020 was held January 18 & 19 at California State University, Long Beach. The multi-level competition is held annually and is open to students in Grades 4 – Advanced 2 who are studying under the direction of an RAD Registered Teacher.
A complete list of the 2020 winners can be found below.
Photo: LGD Photography
Congratulations to the following winners:
| Grand Prize | ||
|---|---|---|
| Levels 1 & 2 | #23 Savannah Entin | Los Angeles Ballet Academy |
| Levels 3 & 4 | #34 Jana Teruel | Los Angeles Ballet Academy |
| Level 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | #9 Gisele Wilson | Texas Ballet Theater School |
| 2nd Place | #4 Mika Nakari | Rachel’s Ballet |
| Level 1 Ensemble | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Ensemble #1 Eleanor Bunje, Carly Clobes, Camille DeStefano, Leo Gragnani, Monica Gruhlke, Natalia Gyorkei, Haven Joran, Madalyn Kasif, Masha Kupershmidt, Cassandra Lynch, Michelle Mikhalevich, Charlie Ozdag, Emma Rusu, Rebecca Stoll, Sofia Strauser |
Los Angeles Ballet Academy |
| 2nd Place | Ensemble #3 Eunice Lai, Mika Nakari, Maria Novak |
Rachel’s Ballet |
| Level 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | #36 Avery Wood | J & M Dance Center |
| 2nd Place | #30 Elisha Tan | Rachel’s Ballet |
| Level 2 Ensemble | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Ensemble #7 Jordan Vienna Chen, Charlotte Cheung, Cassidy Johnston, Clarice Lai, Ashley Li, Elisha Tan |
Rachel’s Ballet |
| 2nd Place | Ensemble #4 Ashley Chen, Maya Cheng, Eileen Chi, Emi Kasaubuchi, Jolee Kuo, Samantha Leung |
Ballet Kukan Academy |
| Level 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | #2 Callie Kiefer | Los Angeles Ballet Academy |
| 2nd Place | #12 Rosa McDonald | NAU Dance Academy |
| Level 3 Ensemble | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Ensemble #2 Megan Attarian, Melody Attefat, Helena Augsberger, Adeline Bunje, Savannah Entin, Ava Fox, Ava Genco-Kamin, Sophia Goretsky, Callie Kiefer, Jules Kramer, Malcolm McLaurin Takumi, Mia Narvades, Rania Paredes, Chloe Park, Shelby Rubin, Meriel Zeltzer |
Los Angeles Ballet Academy |
| 2nd Place | Ensemble #1 Lilliana Roccaforte, Isaiah Zanone |
NAU Dance Academy |
| Level 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | #39 Katie Chen | Los Angeles Ballet Academy |
| 2nd Place | #35 Alexa Julian | Carmel Academy of Performing Arts |
| Level 4 Ensemble | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Ensemble #4 Rylee Kellar, Isaiah Zanone |
NAU Dance Academy |
| 2nd Place | Ensemble #3 Emma Chen, Maya Malaby |
Ballet Kukan Academy |