Image of new dance team Ellie Nelson, Rowan Fowler, & Jayda Butland at Electric Beat Dance Competition.
Article & Images Submitted by Emma Llewellyn, Pointe Taken Dance
Pointe Taken Dance proudly attended their first group competition of the season at Electric Beat Dance Competition, Casino New Brunswick, bringing together all of their competitive dancers for an exciting and successful weekend on stage.
For three dancers, this competition marked a special milestone. Jayda Butland, Ellie Nelson, and Rowan Fowler took to the stage for the very first time as a jazz trio and delivered an outstanding performance. Their hard work paid off as they earned Gold in their category, placing first and beating another competing team, and earning a special award called “Terrific Team Work” as the dancers were clean, sharp, and danced together as a terrific team!
Pointe Taken Dance proudly attended their first group competition of the season at Electric Beat Dance Competition, Casino New Brunswick, bringing together all of their competitive dancers for an exciting and successful weekend on stage.
For three dancers, this competition marked a special milestone. Jayda Butland, Ellie Nelson, and Rowan Fowler took to the stage for the very first time as a jazz trio and delivered an outstanding performance. Their hard work paid off as they earned Gold in their category, placing first and beating another competing team, and earning a special award called “Terrific Team Work” as the dancers were clean, sharp, and danced together as a terrific team!
Image of Emma Llewellyn, multi-award winning choreographer, & Annabelle Porter Audet & Evelyn Mercer, multi-award winning dancers from Pointe Taken Dance. Rowan Fowler also made history by performing Electric Beat’s first-ever Song and Dance solo, singing and dancing live to “Born To Entertain.” Her performance captivated the audience and judges alike, earning her a Gold placement along with a special “Triple Threat” award, recognizing her excellent dancing, singing, and acting, delivering a well-rounded and captivating performance on stage. Rowan’s success continued as she was awarded a scholarship to return to Electric Beat next season.
Annabelle Porter Audet and Evelyn Mercer impressed the judges with two dynamic duet performances. Their piece “Every Heart” received Gold, while “We Slay” achieved Electric Gold, awarded to routines scoring over 95 points. The duo placed first in both categories and received the special “Little Pros” award, recognizing them both as performers with exceptional precision, confidence, and professionalism beyond their years.
Annabelle Porter Audet also stood out in her solo performances. Her routine “Build It Up” placed second, earning a gold, while “Hit Me With A Hot Note” earned an Electric Gold, and was the highest-scoring Pre-Teen Solo of the competition. This achievement granted her the opportunity to perform in the Final Beat showdown. Annabelle was one of only three dancers selected from hundreds to receive a scholarship to return to Electric Beat next year.
Evelyn Mercer showcased incredible versatility across her three solos. “Don’t Rain on My Parade” earned Gold, while both “Once I Was Loved” and “She Used to Be Mine” received Electric Gold. She placed first in all three of her categories, standing out in the advanced category at competition!
Studio owner and director Emma Llewellyn was also recognized throughout the weekend, receiving multiple choreography awards for her creative and inspiring work.
Pointe Taken Dance is incredibly proud of all their dancers for stepping on stage and performing with passion, dedication, and heart. The studio looks forward to many more memorable competition weekends ahead.
If you are interested in joining this award-winning competitive team, please contact [email protected]
Annabelle Porter Audet and Evelyn Mercer impressed the judges with two dynamic duet performances. Their piece “Every Heart” received Gold, while “We Slay” achieved Electric Gold, awarded to routines scoring over 95 points. The duo placed first in both categories and received the special “Little Pros” award, recognizing them both as performers with exceptional precision, confidence, and professionalism beyond their years.
Annabelle Porter Audet also stood out in her solo performances. Her routine “Build It Up” placed second, earning a gold, while “Hit Me With A Hot Note” earned an Electric Gold, and was the highest-scoring Pre-Teen Solo of the competition. This achievement granted her the opportunity to perform in the Final Beat showdown. Annabelle was one of only three dancers selected from hundreds to receive a scholarship to return to Electric Beat next year.
Evelyn Mercer showcased incredible versatility across her three solos. “Don’t Rain on My Parade” earned Gold, while both “Once I Was Loved” and “She Used to Be Mine” received Electric Gold. She placed first in all three of her categories, standing out in the advanced category at competition!
Studio owner and director Emma Llewellyn was also recognized throughout the weekend, receiving multiple choreography awards for her creative and inspiring work.
Pointe Taken Dance is incredibly proud of all their dancers for stepping on stage and performing with passion, dedication, and heart. The studio looks forward to many more memorable competition weekends ahead.
If you are interested in joining this award-winning competitive team, please contact [email protected]
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