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2023 Recital Award Recipients

Scholarship Winners: Khloe Hibbard, Perseverance Award Madeline Longson, Dancer of the Year Jasmine Hoolsema, Staff of the Year

Madeline Longson, Dancer of the Year

From the Desk of Miss Ashley, Studio Owner & Director

Each year, I select one dancer to win a full tuition scholarship at my dance studio. The winner is announced at our Saturday Matinee performance, and spends the next year volunteering as an ambassador of the company. 


This year, receiving the most nominations, it was undoubtedly Maddy that earned that title. 


Madeline has trasnitioned over the years into a variety of roles. From classmate to instrctor, teammate to coach. These transitions happen week to week, sometimes class to class in a day. What is most commendable in this situations is Maddy's ability to embody each role. She treats every classmate and pupil with dignity, respect, and understanding. Her contributions to class as a student are relevant, positive, and encouraging. Her teaching has inspired dancers and created a safe space for friendship and artistic growth. 


In the fall of 2022, she began the season as a junior coach for our Mini Competition Team. Madeline was tasked with helping four very young dancers, very silly learn the ropes of a fast-paced, high-energy, serious side of the dance industry. She patiently guided these dancers through complex choreography, and helped each dancer confidently take the stage at 3 large scale competitions. Just before the conclusion of the season, one of her Mini dancers stepped away, leaving the team distraught. One of the dancers felt unable to perform at the end of season showcase. Without hestiation, Maddy jumped in alongside her smiling - just as she does - and executed the routine tactfully. During advanced skills, she let the Minis shine, and cued all of the partnerwork with grace. It was a testament to her professionalism and empathy. 


As an individual, Maddy's technique is outstanding. Her willingness to put in the extra hours- be it by practicing at home, researching new methods, or taking private lessons herself- sets the example that dedication to somehting you love takes commitment. Watching her perform, it is easy to see how she has earned so many accolates on our studio's wall of fame. Her storytelling ability and musicality in each piece evokes emotion in those who watch her, while her skills make the dances excitingly enjoyable. 


Madeline sets an outstanding example for technique, time management, discipline, respect, and compassion. It is with great pleasure that I award her Dancer of the Year for the 2022-2023 season!

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Jasmine Hoolsema, Staff of the Year

Jasmine worked very hard this season as an "orange shirt." Her role this season included leading her own private lessons, assisting in various levels, choreographing performance routines and classroom combinations, as well as developing curriculum. 


Her passion for dance and teaching skills are outstanding, as she leads with patience, kindess, and grace. Jasmine does an excellent job making sure every dancer feels valued. Her attention to detail and ability to make difficult concepts understandable have helped make ASAO lessons accessible for dancers of all abilties. We are honored to have her on our staff. 

Khloe Hibbard, Perserverance Award

Khloe is an incredibly driven dancer. Her commitment is spectacular, defying the odds of a lengthy list of challenges she has overcome. 


Watching Khloe dance on stage, one could never fathom what it has taken for her to get there. She doesn't share the struggles she's going through - she just works hard and puts in the extra time whenever she is able. You will never see her in class without a smile. 


Khloe is a true inspiration to all, and we are so fortunate that dance is her greatest passion.

Melissa Tominac, Dance Parent of the Year

Being a dance parent can be a role that is as simple as drop off and pickup, or as invested as joining the kids on stage. Missy spent the 2022-2023 season diving into all that ASAO has to offer! 


She chaperoned the '23 Convention Experience - jumping into each classroom with a smile and confidence boost for all of our dancers. Although she didn't have a dancer on the competiiton team, she didn't miss a single routine at the event - cheering on every ASAO dancer equally. On the side of the ASAO performance stage, she changed dancers' costumes in less than 10 seconds, making sure no dancer was left behind and all supplies and props were accounted for. When stopping into the studio, she offered positive praise to every dancer that crossed her path. As her children took private lessons, she took the time to understand the curriculum well enough to help her kids practice safely at home. 


Additiionally, Missy's support to the administration this year has been outstanding. Her feedback at each event has been full of positive reinforcement and thoughful ideas to help further our mission. 


Not every parent has to step up the way Missy has, but when they do it does not go unnoticed!

PrePointe Graduates 2023

Allayna Pike

Brooklynn Hoolsema


These ladies have successfully completed the ASAO Dance PrePointe Curriculum and are ready to begin dancing on their full pointe shoes! 

5th Year Dancers

These dancers have been with ASAO since our very first Academic Year! They were awarded a certificate this season at our recital, titled "5 Star Review"

2023 Graduates, Now ASAO Alumni

Jamie Carstens, Pickford High School

Isabella Stratton, Sault Area High School

Malia LeFebre, Sault Area High School 

Previous Award Winners

Jader Hoolsema

Simon Chamberlain

Jader Hoolsema

Dancer of the Year 2022

Iyla Beaulieu

Simon Chamberlain

Jader Hoolsema

Dancer of the Year 2021

Jamie Carstens

Simon Chamberlain

Simon Chamberlain

Dancer of the Year 2020

Simon Chamberlain

Simon Chamberlain

Simon Chamberlain

Dancer of the Year 2019

Eliana Walter

Madeline Longson

Madeline Longson

Staff of the Year 2022

Madeline Longson

Madeline Longson

Madeline Longson

Staff of the Year 2021

Madalyn Michalski

Madeline Longson

Madalyn Michalski

Staff of the Year 2020

Allayna Pike

Jasmine Hoolsema

Jasmine Hoolsema

Perseverance Award 2022

Jasmine Hoolsema

Jasmine Hoolsema

Jasmine Hoolsema

Perseverance Award 2021

Dan Maloney

Tanya Hoolsema

Tanya Hoolsema

Dance Parent of the Year 2022

Tanya Hoolsema

Tanya Hoolsema

Tanya Hoolsema

Dance Parent of the Year 2021

EUP Scholarship Recipients

Whitney Jo Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Vivian Everitt

Nova Lee Mattson

Nova Lee Mattson

2019

Nova Lee Mattson

Nova Lee Mattson

Nova Lee Mattson

2021 

(Awarded 2022)

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