2ND & 3RD

The competition teams of Barbara Ashley School of Dance competed in the 5678 Showtime Competition in St. John's, Newfoundland, awarded Second & Third.

Circus - Jazz: 3rd

Choreographer: Joanne Buckingham-Stockley

Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer, Lavina English, Alyssa Traverse

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Barbie Girl - Tap: 2nd

Choreographer: Sascha Gordon

Dancers: Julia Cooper, Lavina English, Bethany Mercer, Callie Cook, Leah March, Erin Sooley, Natalie Moss

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Praying - Modern: 2nd

Choreographer: Meghan Foley

Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer, Lavina English, Alyssa Traverse, Camryn Abbott

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Speechless - Modern: 3rd

Choreographer: Katie Billard

Dancers: Brooke Smith, Callie Cook, Madison Ryan, Rachel Wright, Georgia Roberts, Leah March, Emma Stockley, Claudia O'Brien

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Gift of A Friend - Modern: 2nd

Choreographer: Michaela Mercer

Dancers: Lauren McGrath, Peyton Parsons, Peyton Osmond

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Zero - Jazz

Choreographer: Melanie Smith

Dancers: Brooke Smith, Callie Cook, Madison Ryan, Rachel Wright, Georgia Roberts, Leah March

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Eucalyptus - Hip-Hop: 2nd

Choreographer: Michaela Mercer

Dancers: Madison Ryan, Georgia Roberts, Emma Stockley, Julia Cooper, Lauryn Abbott, Claudia O'Brien, Bethany Mercer 

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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

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!

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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

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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

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This Is America - Hip-Hop: Gold

Choreographer: Sarah Walsh

Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Jenna Morgan, Lindsay Peyton, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Maddie Leonard

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When I Grow Up - Tap: Silver

Choreographer: Sascha Gordon

Dancers: Alika White, Emmy Martin, Mackenzie Chafe, Lindsay Peyton

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Candyman - Tap: Gold

Choreographer: Sascha Gordon

Dancers: Julia Cooper, Bethany Mercer, Callie Cook, Leah March, Erin Sooley, Natalie Moss

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Slow Me Down - Contemporary: Gold

Choreographer: Katie Billard

Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer

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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 

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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

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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

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Breathe Again - Modern: Gold

Choreographer: Camryn Abbott

Dancers: Julia Cooper & Lauryn Abbott

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!

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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

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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

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This Is America - Hip-Hop: Gold

Choreographer: Sarah Walsh

Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Jenna Morgan, Lindsay Peyton, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Maddie Leonard

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When I Grow Up - Tap: Gold

Choreographer: Sascha Gordon

Dancers: Alika White, Emmy Martin, Mackenzie Chafe, Lindsay Peyton

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Candyman - Tap: Gold

Choreographer: Sascha Gordon

Dancers: Julia Cooper, Bethany Mercer, Callie Cook, Leah March, Erin Sooley, Natalie Moss

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Slow Me Down - Contemporary: Gold

Choreographer: Katie Billard

Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer

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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 

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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

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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

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!

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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

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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

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This Is America - Hip-Hop: 4th

Choreographer: Sarah Walsh

Dancers: Camryn Abbott, Jenna Morgan, Lindsay Peyton, Alika White, Emmy Martin, Lillith Kelly, Maddie Leonard

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Candyman - Tap: 1st

Choreographer: Sascha Gordon

Dancers: Julia Cooper, Bethany Mercer, Callie Cook, Leah March, Erin Sooley, Natalie Moss

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When I Grow Up - Tap: 4th

Choreographer: Sascha Gordon

Dancers: Alika White, Emmy Martin, Mackenzie Chafe, Lindsay Peyton

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Slow Me Down - Contemporary: 2nd

Choreographer: Katie Billard

Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer

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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 

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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

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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

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!

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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

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Bang Bang! - Tap: 1st

Choreographer: Sascha Gordon

Dancers: Julia Cooper, Lavina English, Bethany Mercer, Callie Cook, Jenna Flight 

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Show Me How You Burlesque - Tap: 2nd

Choreographer: Sascha Gordon

Dancers: Alika White, Emmy Martin, Sarah Hedderson, Maddie Leonard, Brooklyn Conway Parsons, Lillith Kelly 

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Rise Up - Contemporary: 3rd

Choreographer: Meghan Foley

Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lavina English, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer

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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 

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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 

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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 

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!

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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!!!

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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 

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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

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Bang Bang! - Teen Tap: Diamond & Tap-tastic Award 

Choreographer: Sascha Gordon

Dancers: Julia Cooper, Lavina English, Bethany Mercer, Callie Cook, Jenna Flight 

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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 

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Rise Up - Teen Contemporary: Diamond 

Choreographer: Meghan Foley

Dancers: Katherine Barrett, Briana Garland, Natalie Moss, Julia Cooper, Lavina English, Lauryn Abbott, Bethany Mercer

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Incomplete - Senior Contemporary: Silver

Choreographer: Meghan Foley 

Dancers: Maddie Leonard, Emmy Martin, Camryn Abbott, Lillith Kelly, Sarah Hedderson, Brooklyn Conway Parsons

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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!

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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 

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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

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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 

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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 

1ST & 2ND PLACE

The competition teams of Barbara Ashley School of Dance competed in the Showdown Competition in Halifax, NS placing 1st & 2nd!

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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 

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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

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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 

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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 

The competition teams of Barbara Ashley School of Dance travelled to Disneyland California to dance down Main Street! 

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!

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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

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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 

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. 

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.

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!

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!

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!

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'!

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! 

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! 

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!

1ST PLACE

Barbara Ashley School of Dance wins 1st place for best performing group in the annual Downtown St. John's Christmas parade!

Barbara Ashley School of Dance introduced the first ever Tap and Modern examinations to Newfoundland in 1992!