A Strong Showing at SOAR – Salem, NH

On February 28, 2026, Greendale Dance Academy’s Competitive Team traveled to Salem, New Hampshire to compete at SOAR Dance Competition. Across Petite through Senior divisions, our dancers demonstrated preparation, performance maturity, and the discipline that defines our program.

This competition was especially meaningful as several dancers took the stage for the very first time — including first-time soloists, first-time duos, and dancers debuting in group routines. Stepping into a competitive environment requires courage, and we are proud of every dancer who embraced that challenge.

2026 ADCC Studio Excellence Award

We are honored to share that Greendale Dance Academy was named a recipient of the 2026 ADCC Studio Excellence Award, presented by the Association of Dance Competitions & Conventions.

This national recognition honors studios that exemplify integrity, professionalism, and excellence within the competitive dance industry. It reflects not only performance outcomes, but the culture, leadership, and standards we uphold throughout our season.

Competition Results

Overall Placements

1st Place Overall

Cool Kid – All Star Petite Solo
Sugar Rush – All Star Super Petite Small Group
Locked Down Flipped Out – Tween Super Star Small Group
My Immortal – Teen Super Star Small Group
Danger Zone – Super Star Teen Large Group
The Night Shift – All Star Junior Line
Let’s Jet – All Star Junior Duo
The Devil Went Down to Georgia – Super Star Teen Duo
Bad To The Bone – Super Star Tween Duo
Super Friend – Super Star Senior Solo
Sweet Dreams – Super Star Tween Solo

2nd Place Overall

Magic – All Star Junior Solo
Diamonds – All Star Tween Solo
Distortion – Super Star Teen Solo
Nothings Impossible – All Star Junior Duo
What is This Feeling – Super Star Tween Duo
River Deep Mountain High – Tween Super Star Small Group
Bohemian Rhapsody – Teen Super Star Small Group
Maria – Super Star Teen Duo

3rd Place Overall

Pink Polka Dot Flamingo – All Star Super Petite Small Group
Mama Let Me Go – Super Star Tween Duo
Another One Bites the Dust – Super Star Tween Solo
New York New York – All Star Junior Large Group
Skipping Stones – Teen All Star Line
Bridges – Super Star Senior Solo

Additional Overall Finalists

History Repeating – 4th
Bop To The Top – 4th
I’m Blue – 4th
Bottom of the River – 4th
Superstition – 4th
Fabulous – 5th
Like a Boy – 5th
The Witches – 6th
Two Will Not Have This Tango – 6th
Heaven I Know – 6th
I Like to Fuss – 7th
All Eyes on Me – 8th
Would That I – 8th
Only – 9th
Battlefield – 10th
Americano – 10th
California Dreaming – 10th

Adjudication Results

SOAR awards adjudications ranging from Emerald through Blue Diamond. We are proud of every dancer who earned recognition at each level.

Blue Diamond

Sweet Dreams
Distortion
My Immortal

Diamond

Cool Kid
All Eyes on Me
I Like to Fuss
Fabulous
Magic
Diamonds
History Repeating
Another One Bites the Dust
Nothings Impossible
Let’s Jet
Pink Polka Dot Flamingo
What is This Feeling
Mama Let Me Go
Bad to the Bone
Sugar Rush
I Love Me
Cool Cats
Like a Boy
Locked Down Flipped Out
River Deep Mountain High
Bohemian Rhapsody
New York New York
Danger Zone
The Witches
The Night Shift
Skipping Stones
Terrible Thing
Come to the Cabaret
Respect
The Grudge
Bop to the Top
Battlefield
Two Will Not Have This Tango
Shadows of the Night
I’m Blue
Bottom of the River
The Devil Went Down to Georgia
Maria
Americano
Everywhere, Everything
Bridges
Only
Heaven I Know
Somebody to Love
California Dreaming
Superstition
Super Friend

Ruby

Counting
Would That I
Vengeance
Hold On
Cry Me a River

Special Judges Awards

Cool Kid – You’re a Star Award
Distortion – Technique Award
Let’s Jet – Future Cirque Award
What is This Feeling – Outstanding Showmanship
Cool Cats – Costume Award
Locked Down Flipped Out – Excellence in Choreography & Highest Scoring Acro 12 & Under
My Immortal – Highest Scoring 13 & Up Lyrical & Highest Scoring Teen Dance
River Deep Mountain High – Radiant Energy Award
Bohemian Rhapsody – Clean, Crisp & Clear Award
The Devil Went Down to Georgia – Choreography Award
Maria – Fire Footwork Award
Heaven I Know – Stunning Moments Award
Somebody to Love – Costume Award
Super Friend – Outstanding Showmanship
Hold On – Leave It On The Stage Award
Bop To The Top – Outstanding Showmanship

National Invitations Awarded

Magic
Diamonds
Sweet Dreams
Distortion
Another One Bites the Dust
Battlefield
Two Will Not Have This Tango
Bottom of the River
Only
Somebody to Love
California Dreaming
Superstition
Shadows of the Night

The GDA Standard

Competitive dance is a process. Some routines earned top overall placements. Others represented brave first performances. Each one reflects effort, growth, and commitment.

We are proud of every dancer who stepped onto the SOAR stage. We continue to refine, train, and build as a team.

Excellence is built in rehearsal.

If you’d like to learn more about our Competitive Program or upcoming auditions, visit our Competition Team page.