Reflecting on a Remarkable 2025 Competition Season
May 26, 2025
As we wrapped up our final dance competition of the 2025 season, I found myself reflecting on just how successful our team has been. I don’t mean the trophies and awards—there is so much more to our journey than that. Our success lies in the passion behind every performance, the energy poured into every rehearsal, and the incredible artistry that shines on stage. This success also lies in everyone in our KEYMC community.
A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful dance families who ensure their dancers receive the best experience possible. You help make your dancers’ dreams come true—cheering them on, ensuring they are stage-ready, and supporting them in every way imaginable so they can show up as the best dancers and humans possible. To all of our parents who generously volunteer their time to support the team, to those who go above and beyond to make sure their dancer is cared for—thank you for your involvement in your child’s success; it truly means the world to me.
Additionally, I am so grateful for the caring and nurturing spirit of our teachers. Their creativity and dedication to working closely with each student to craft these beautiful, inspiring works of art are truly something special. I love that our teachers are always working to ensure dancers are getting the best training possible, coming to class with the right mindset, and helping to ensure that things run smoothly at the studio.
And as we all know, the true stars of the show are our remarkable dancers. When it’s finally time to light up the stage, they fill me with so much excitement—their smiles, laughter, and team huddles before stepping into the spotlight, the powerful energy they bring to each performance, and the pride that radiates as they come off stage, knowing they gave it their all. These wondrous moments—where children, through guidance and experience, learn to be their own version of brave and embrace the stage with joy—are what truly matter. They are treasures we’re so lucky to share together.
When our kids receive recognition beyond these special moments, of course it’s a wonderful bonus—a cherry on top. But honestly, that is not what brings us our pride. At KEYMC, I feel that our true validation comes from within: from every dancer, faculty member, parent and from me as a director, knowing that we are doing everything possible to create inspiring art, nurture emotionally strong and kind children, and touch the hearts of our audience.
Our KEYMC family and community are incredibly special for all of the reasons mentioned above (not trying to be biased) and that warmth truly fills my heart. We don’t require trophies or medals to confirm our worth, and we always aim to instill those values within our students, so they know that passion comes from within themselves and their community, and that is where success begins. Knowing we’ve made an impact on judges, audience members, and perhaps even brightened someone’s day, simply adds to the magic, beauty, and power of what we do here at KEYMC.
I’ve always believed in the value of creating without the need for external validation—making waves of positive energy simply because we can. I’m so grateful I get to live that truth every day through the art of my business and my life’s work. Thank you to everyone who can be a part of that and I hope that your cup is just as full as mine!