Awards & Accomplishments
ST. JOHN'S DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE 2019
1ST PLACE
Barbara Ashley School of Dance wins 1st place for best performing group in the annual Downtown St. John's Christmas parade as they dance down the streets!
Choreographer: Sascha Gordon
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Lauryn Abbott, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Bethany Mercer, Madison Ryan, Callie Cook, Leah March, Lilly Pope, Kendra O'Brien, Alyssa Traverse, Lavina English, Claudia O'Brien, Brooke Smith, Lauren McGrath, Peyton Osmond, Adyson Murphy
WANNA DANCE? COMPETITION 2019
Silver & Gold
The competition teams of Barbara Ashley School of Dance competed in the Wanna Dance? Competition in St. John's, Newfoundland, awarded Silver & Gold!
Breathe Again - Modern: Gold
Choreographer: Joanne Buckingham-Stockley
Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Mackenzie Chafe, Jenna Morgan, Lindsay Peyton, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Maddie Leonard, Sarah Hedderson
Scream - Jazz: Gold
Choreographer: Joanne Buckingham-Stockley
Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Mackenzie Chafe, Jenna Morgan, Lindsay Peyton, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Maddie Leonard, Sarah Hedderson
This Is America - Hip-Hop: Gold
Choreographer: Sarah Walsh
Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Jenna Morgan, Lindsay Peyton, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Maddie Leonard
When I Grow Up - Tap: Silver
Choreographer: Sascha Gordon
Dancers: Alika White, Emmy Martin, Mackenzie Chafe, Lindsay Peyton
Candyman - Tap: Gold
Choreographer: Sascha Gordon
Dancers: Julia Cooper, Bethany Mercer, Callie Cook, Leah March, Erin Sooley, Natalie Moss
Slow Me Down - Contemporary: Gold
Choreographer: Katie Billard
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer
Ease On Dawn - Broadway: Gold
Choreographer: Katie Billard
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Bethany Mercer, Madison Ryan, Callie Cook, Rachel Wright, Georgia Roberts, Leah March, Emma Stockley
No Roots - Jazz: Gold
Choreographer: Michaela Mercer
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Brooke Smith, Callie Cook, Madison Ryan, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer, Rachel Wright, Emma Stockley, Avery Bishop, Georgia Roberts
Wherever You Will Go - Modern: Gold
Choreographer: Michaela Mercer
Dancers: Brooke Smith, Callie Cook, Madison Ryan, Avery Bishop, Rachel Wright, Georgia Roberts, Leah March, Emma Stockley, Lauren McGrath
Breathe Again - Modern: Gold
Choreographer: Camryn Abbott
Dancers: Julia Cooper & Lauryn Abbott
ELITE DANCE PRODUCTIONS 2019
GOLD & HIGH GOLD
The competition teams of Barbara Ashley School of Dance competed in the Elite Dance Productions Competition in St. John's, Newfoundland, awarded High Gold & Gold!
Breathe Again - Modern: Gold
Choreographer: Joanne Buckingham-Stockley
Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Mackenzie Chafe, Jenna Morgan, Lindsay Peyton, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Maddie Leonard, Sarah Hedderson
Scream - Jazz: Gold
Choreographer: Joanne Buckingham-Stockley
Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Mackenzie Chafe, Jenna Morgan, Lindsay Peyton, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Maddie Leonard, Sarah Hedderson
This Is America - Hip-Hop: Gold
Choreographer: Sarah Walsh
Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Jenna Morgan, Lindsay Peyton, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Maddie Leonard
When I Grow Up - Tap: Gold
Choreographer: Sascha Gordon
Dancers: Alika White, Emmy Martin, Mackenzie Chafe, Lindsay Peyton
Candyman - Tap: Gold
Choreographer: Sascha Gordon
Dancers: Julia Cooper, Bethany Mercer, Callie Cook, Leah March, Erin Sooley, Natalie Moss
Slow Me Down - Contemporary: Gold
Choreographer: Katie Billard
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer
Ease On Dawn - Broadway: Gold
Choreographer: Katie Billard
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Bethany Mercer, Madison Ryan, Callie Cook, Rachel Wright, Georgia Roberts, Leah March, Emma Stockley
No Roots - Jazz: Gold
Choreographer: Michaela Mercer
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Brooke Smith, Callie Cook, Madison Ryan, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer, Rachel Wright, Emma Stockley, Avery Bishop, Georgia Roberts
Wherever You Will Go - Modern: Gold
Choreographer: Michaela Mercer
Dancers: Brooke Smith, Callie Cook, Madison Ryan, Avery Bishop, Rachel Wright, Georgia Roberts, Leah March, Emma Stockley, Lauren McGrath
5678 SHOWTIME COMPETITION 2019
1ST, 2ND, 3RD & 4TH
The competition teams of Barbara Ashley School of Dance competed in the 5678 Showtime Competition in St. John's, Newfoundland, awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th!
Breathe Again - Modern: 4th
Choreographer: Joanne Buckingham-Stockley
Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Mackenzie Chafe, Jenna Morgan, Lindsay Peyton, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Maddie Leonard, Sarah Hedderson
Scream - Jazz: 2nd
Choreographer: Joanne Buckingham-Stockley
Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Mackenzie Chafe, Jenna Morgan, Lindsay Peyton, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Maddie Leonard, Sarah Hedderson
This Is America - Hip-Hop: 4th
Choreographer: Sarah Walsh
Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Jenna Morgan, Lindsay Peyton, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Maddie Leonard
Candyman - Tap: 1st
Choreographer: Sascha Gordon
Dancers: Julia Cooper, Bethany Mercer, Callie Cook, Leah March, Erin Sooley, Natalie Moss
When I Grow Up - Tap: 4th
Choreographer: Sascha Gordon
Dancers: Alika White, Emmy Martin, Mackenzie Chafe, Lindsay Peyton
Slow Me Down - Contemporary: 2nd
Choreographer: Katie Billard
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer
Ease On Dawn - Broadway: 4th
Choreographer: Katie Billard
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Bethany Mercer, Madison Ryan, Callie Cook, Rachel Wright, Georgia Roberts, Leah March, Emma Stockley
No Roots - Jazz: 3rd
Choreographer: Michaela Mercer
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Brooke Smith, Callie Cook, Madison Ryan, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer, Rachel Wright, Emma Stockley, Avery Bishop, Georgia Roberts
Wherever You Will Go - Modern: 3rd
Choreographer: Michaela Mercer
Dancers: Brooke Smith, Callie Cook, Madison Ryan, Avery Bishop, Rachel Wright, Georgia Roberts, Leah March, Emma Stockley, Lauren McGrath
Breathe Again - Modern: 1st
Choreographer: Camryn Abbott
Dancers: Julia Cooper & Lauryn Abbott
5678 SHOWTIME COMPETITION 2018
1ST, 2ND & 3RD
The competition teams of Barbara Ashley School of Dance competed in the 5678 Showtime Competition in St. John's, Newfoundland, awarded 1st, 2nd & 3rd! 'Bang Bang!' was also invited to the Dance World Cup!
Hungry - Hip-Hop: 2nd
Choreographer: Sarah Walsh
Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Mackenzie Jones, Jenna Morgan, Brooklyn Conway Parson, Lindsay Peyton, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Maddie Leonard
Bang Bang! - Tap: 1st
Choreographer: Sascha Gordon
Dancers: Julia Cooper, Lavina English, Bethany Mercer, Callie Cook, Jenna Flight
Show Me How You Burlesque - Tap: 2nd
Choreographer: Sascha Gordon
Dancers: Alika White, Emmy Martin, Sarah Hedderson, Maddie Leonard, Brooklyn Conway Parsons, Lillith Kelly
Rise Up - Contemporary: 3rd
Choreographer: Meghan Foley
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lavina English, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer
Dancin' Fool - Broadway: 2nd
Choreographer: Laura Barr
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Brooke Smith, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lavina English, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer, Isabella Druken, Madison Ryan, Erin Sooley, Callie Cook, Jenna Flight, Rachel Wright, Selina Bradley-Baker
On Broadway - Broadway: 3rd
Choreographer: Laura Barr
Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Mackenzie Jones, Jenna Morgan, Brooklyn Conway Parson, Lindsay Peyton, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Sarah Hedderson, Maddie Leonard, Mackenzie Chafe, Alyssa Fradsham
A Little Party Never Killed Nobody - Jazz: 3rd
Choreographer: Joanne Buckingham-Stockley
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Brooke Smith, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lavina English, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer, Isabella Druken
WANNA DANCE? COMPETITION 2018
SILVER, GOLD & DIAMOND
The competition teams of Barbara Ashley School of Dance competed in the WANNA DANCE? Competition in St. John's, Newfoundland, awarded silver, gold & diamond! They also took home the 'Tap-tastic' award and the 'Glitter' award!
WANNA DANCE? Canada also awards a number of performance scholarships to dancers who grab the attention of the adjudicators throughout the weekend. With that being said, Erin Sooley received a scholarship to perform in Disney!!!
Lemonade - Teen Hip-Hop: Silver
Choreographer: Michaela Mercer
Dancers: Brooke Smith, Julia Cooper, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer, Madison Ryan, Erin Sooley, Callie Cook, Jenna Flight, Rachel Wright, Selina Bradley-Baker
Hungry - Senior Hip-Hop: Silver
Choreographer: Sarah Walsh
Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Mackenzie Jones, Jenna Morgan, Brooklyn Conway Parson, Lindsay Peyton, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Maddie Leonard
Bang Bang! - Teen Tap: Diamond & Tap-tastic Award
Choreographer: Sascha Gordon
Dancers: Julia Cooper, Lavina English, Bethany Mercer, Callie Cook, Jenna Flight
Show Me How You Burlesque - Senior Tap: Gold & Glitter Award
Choreographer: Sascha Gordon
Dancers: Alika White, Emmy Martin, Sarah Hedderson, Maddie Leonard, Brooklyn Conway Parsons, Lillith Kelly
Rise Up - Teen Contemporary: Diamond
Choreographer: Meghan Foley
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lavina English, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer
Incomplete - Senior Contemporary: Silver
Choreographer: Meghan Foley
Dancers: Maddie Leonard, Emmy Martin, Camryn Abbott, Lillith Kelly, Sarah Hedderson, Brooklyn Conway Parsons
Dancin' Fool - Teen Broadway: Gold
Choreographer: Laura Barr
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Brooke Smith, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lavina English, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer, Isabella Druken, Madison Ryan, Erin Sooley, Callie Cook, Jenna Flight, Rachel Wright, Selina Bradley-Baker
On Broadway - Senior Broadway: Silver
Choreographer: Laura Barr
Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Mackenzie Jones, Jenna Morgan, Brooklyn Conway Parson, Lindsay Peyton, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Sarah Hedderson, Maddie Leonard, Mackenzie Chafe, Alyssa Fradsham
I'm In Love With A Monster - Teen Jazz: Gold
Choreographer: Michaela Mercer
Dancers: Selina Bradley-Baker, Callie Cook, Jenna Flight, Rachel Wright, Madison Ryan, Erin Sooley
A Little Party Never Killed Nobody - Teen Jazz: Gold
Choreographer: Joanne Buckingham-Stockley
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Brooke Smith, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lavina English, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer, Isabella Druken
Revolver - Senior Jazz: Silver
Choreographer: Joanne Buckingham-Stockley
Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Mackenzie Jones, Jenna Morgan, Brooklyn Conway Parson, Lindsay Peyton, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Sarah Hedderson, Maddie Leonard, Mackenzie Chafe, Alyssa Fradsham
5678 SHOWTIME COMPETITION 2017
2ND & 3RD PLACE
The competition teams of Barbara Ashley School of Dance competed in the 5678 Showtime Competition in St. John's, Newfoundland, placing 2nd & 3rd!
Me Too - Jazz: 2nd Place
Choreographer: Laura Barr
Dancers: Jenna Morgan, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Camryn Abbott, Lillith Kelly, Sarah Hedderson, Jordyn O'Brien, Sydney Keiley, Lindsay Peyton, Maddie Leonard, Mackenzie Chafe, Brooklyn Conway Parsons, Mackenzie Jones
Big City Beat - Jazz: 2nd Place
Choreographer: Laura Barr
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Alexandra Dunn, Callie Cook, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer, Lavina English, Brooke Smith, Emma Stockley, Jenna Flight, Julia Cooper, Natalie Moss, Briana Garland
Stand by Me - Modern: 3rd Place
Choreographer: Laura Barr
Dancers: Alyssa Fradsham, Alika White, Lindsay Peyton, Sarah Hedderson, Maddie Leonard, Emmy Martin, Sydney Keiley, Lillith Kelly, Mackenzie Chafe, Brooklyn Conway Parsons, Jordyn O'Brien, Jenna Morgan, Mackenie Jones, Camryn Abbott
Daughters - Modern: 2nd Place
Choreographer: Laura Barr
Dancers: Isabella Druken, Katherine Barrett, Alexandra Dunn, Callie Cook, Bethany Mercer, Lauryn Abbott, Lavina English, Natalie Moss, Brooke Smith, Emma Jane Brown, Emma Stockley, Jenna Flight, Julia Cooper, Briana Garland
SHOWDOWN COMPETITION 2017
1ST & 2ND PLACE
The competition teams of Barbara Ashley School of Dance competed in the Showdown Competition in Halifax, NS placing 1st & 2nd!
Me Too - Jazz: 1st Place
Choreographer: Laura Barr
Dancers: Jenna Morgan, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Camryn Abbott, Lillith Kelly, Sarah Hedderson, Jordyn O'Brien, Sydney Keiley, Lindsay Peyton, Maddie Leonard, Mackenzie Chafe, Brooklyn Conway Parsons, Mackenzie Jones
Big City Beat - Jazz: 2nd Place
Choreographer: Laura Barr
Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Alexandra Dunn, Callie Cook, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer, Lavina English, Brooke Smith, Emma Stockley, Jenna Flight, Julia Cooper, Natalie Moss, Briana Garland
Stand by Me - Modern: 2nd Place
Choreographer: Laura Barr
Dancers: Alyssa Fradsham, Alika White, Lindsay Peyton, Sarah Hedderson, Maddie Leonard, Emmy Martin, Sydney Keiley, Lillith Kelly, Mackenzie Chafe, Brooklyn Conway Parsons, Jordyn O'Brien, Jenna Morgan, Mackenie Jones, Camryn Abbott
Daughters - Modern: 2nd Place (high silver)
Choreographer: Laura Barr
Dancers: Isabella Druken, Katherine Barrett, Alexandra Dunn, Callie Cook, Bethany Mercer, Lauryn Abbott, Lavina English, Natalie Moss, Brooke Smith, Emma Jane Brown, Emma Stockley, Jenna Flight, Julia Cooper, Briana Garland
MAIN STREET DISNEY 2016
The competition teams of Barbara Ashley School of Dance travelled to Disneyland California to dance down Main Street!
5678 SHOWTIME COMPETITION 2016
1ST & 2ND PLACE
The competition teams of Barbara Ashley School of Dance competed in the 5678 Showtime Competition in St. John's, Newfoundland, placing 1ST & 2ND!
Everybody Hurts - Modern: 1st Place
Choreographer: Meghan Foley
Dancers: Mackenzie Chafe, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Sarah Hedderson, Carissa Mullaley, Maddie Leonard, Brooklyn Conway Parsons, Camryn Abbott
Angels - Modern: 2nd Place
Choreographer: Laura Barr
Dancers: Lavina English, Natalie Moss, Brooke Smith, Briana Garland, Julia Cooper, Alexandra Dunn, Emma Jane Brown, Bethany Mercer, Lauryn Abbott
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE 2016
Annual Lights of Love Tree Lighting
Barbara Ashley School of Dance performed at the annual Lights of Love Tree Lighting at the Ronald McDonald House which they volunteer for yearly.
MISS ACHIEVEMENT NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
Isabella Ashley Spirit of Giving Award presented by Barbara Ashley
Miss Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship Program is the province’s largest program for young women, which awards individuals for academics, promotion of healthy living, public speaking, community service, volunteer work, environmental awareness and performance-related talents.
Among the long list of scholarships provided to deserving contestants entering this program is the Isabella Ashley Spirit of Giving Award. This honourable award was presented by Barbara Ashley to the participant who raises the most money for Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador.
The late Isabella Ashley (Barbara Ashley mother) was the honorary patron of the Miss Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship Program. She was crowned the first Miss Newfoundland in 1936 and was a woman with a genuine spirit of giving and compassion and Ronald McDonald House is delighted to be the beneficiary of this award in her memory.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT 2013
LEGEND AWARD
Miss Barb received the first ever Legend Award from the Downtown Development Santa Clause Parade for her years of dedication to the parade including winning best performing group 6 consecutive years!
ST. JOHN'S DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE 2012
1ST PLACE
Barbara Ashley School of Dance wins 1st place for best performing group (6th consecutive year) in the annual Downtown St. John's Christmas parade as they dance down the streets dressed as snowflakes!
ST. JOHN'S DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE 2011
1ST PLACE
Barbara Ashley School of Dance wins 1st place for best performing group (5th consecutive year) in the annual Downtown St. John's Christmas parade!
ST. JOHN'S DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE 2010
1ST PLACE
Barbara Ashley School of Dance wins 1st place for best performing group (4th consecutive year) in the annual Downtown St. John's Christmas parade as they dance down the streets spelling out 'MERRY CHRISTMAS'!
ST. JOHN'S DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE 2009
1ST PLACE
Barbara Ashley School of Dance wins 1st place for best performing group (3rd consecutive year) in the annual Downtown St. John's Christmas parade as they dance down the streets danced as Christmas presents!
ST. JOHN'S DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE 2008
1ST PLACE
Barbara Ashley School of Dance wins 1st place for best performing group in the annual Downtown St. John's Christmas parade as they dance down the streets danced as Christmas presents!
THE PULSE NEW YORK 2008
Barbara Ashley School of Dance travelled to New York to participate in The PULSE - a workshop featuring the top choreographers and instructors in the dance industry!
ST. JOHN'S DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE 2007
1ST PLACE
Barbara Ashley School of Dance wins 1st place for best performing group in the annual Downtown St. John's Christmas parade!
MODERN & TAP EXAMS TO NEWFOUNDLAND 1992
Barbara Ashley School of Dance introduced the first ever Tap and Modern examinations to Newfoundland in 1992!