π Celebrating Success at the Believe Dance Competition 2025!
The past weekend, March 22-23, was nothing short of spectacular for Bay Dance Collective studio as we participated in the Believe Dance Competition, hosted by the StarDance Alliance. Our dancers brought their A-game, showcasing incredible talent, dedication, and passion, and the results were nothing less than extraordinary. We are thrilled to share the highlights of Bay Dance Collective outstanding achievements!
Believe Awards (StarDance Alliance)
Solo Awards
Level 1
8 & Under:
1st - Sweet Child O' Mine (Lynthia, Choreo: Nan Hao)
2nd - A Little Party (Jade, Choreo: Catherine Xu/Julia McCullock)Costume award: 2nd place π
12-14:
6th - Bad Idea (Eleanor, Choreo: Lauren Do)
Level 2
8 & Under:
1st - Not About Angels (Eugena, Choreo: Nan Hao)Petite Miss Believe Winner π
Costume award: 3rd place π
2nd - Show Yourself (Hannah, Choreo: Catherine Xu/Nan Hao)
1st Runner Up Petite Miss Believe
12-14:
1st - Insomnia (Katy, Choreo: Nan Hao)Teen Miss Believe π
3rd - Mui (Lola, Choreo: Julia McCullock)
2nd Runner Up Teen Miss Believe
7th - Waves (Sarah, Choreo: Catherine Xu)
Level 3
12-14:
1st - Suppress (Christina, Choreo: Nan Hao)Teen Miss Believe π (Everything Must Change, Choreo: Julia McCullock)
2nd - Omoi (Stephanie, Choreo: Nan Hao)
1st Runner Up Teen Miss Believe
Power Pak Scholarship $250
3rd - Meds (Jennifer H, Choreo: Shahar Biniyani/Nan Hao)
2nd Runner Up Teen Miss Believe
15-19:
6th - I Hear Your Voice (Xiangting, Choreo: Nan Hao)
Duet/Trio Awards
Level 1
8 & Under:
1st - Count On Me (Audrey/Ellie/Jade, Choreo: Nan Hao)
4th - My Sweet Baby (Chloe/Sophie, Choreo: Lauren Do)12-14:
5th - Deadcrush (Annie/Jennifer J, Choreo: Julia McCullock)
Level 2
8 & Under:
1st - All Is Found (Brooke/Eugena, Choreo: Nan Hao)
Group Awards
Small Groups
Level 1 9-11:
2nd - Sacred (Junior Team, Choreo: Nan Hao)Golden Ticket ποΈ
Level 2 8 & Under:
2nd - Somewhere Only We Know (Choreo: Catherine Xu/Julia McCullock)Golden Ticket ποΈ
Level 2 12-14:
2nd - Not My Job (The Girlies Intermediate, Choreo: Madi Leong)Golden Ticket ποΈ
Level 3 12-14:
1st - Bangalore Whispers (Senior Team, Choreo: Nan Hao)Golden Ticket ποΈ
StarDance Alliance Regional Champion π
2nd - Sway... Drift (Senior Team, Choreo: Nan Hao)
Costume Award: 3rd place π
$300 Scholarship to Wild About Dance
Golden Buzzer π€©
Level 3 15-19:
2nd - Say My Name (The Girlies Advanced, Choreo: Madi Leong, Justin Isbitz)Excellence In Technique β
Entertainment Award π
Golden Ticket ποΈ
Large Groups
Level 1 8 & Under:
1st - Barbie Girl (Rookie Team, Choreo: Nan Hao)Entertainment Award π
Golden Ticket ποΈ
StarDance Alliance Regional Champion π
Level 2 8 & Under:
2nd - Over The Rainbow (Mini Team, Choreo: Nan Hao)
Premier Title Awards
Petite Miss Believe:
1st - Not About Angels
2nd - Show YourselfTeen Miss Believe:
1st - Insomnia
3rd - MuiTitle - Teen Miss Believe:
1st - Everything Must Change
2nd - Omoi
3rd - Meds
Costume Awards
11 & Under Solo:
2nd - A Little Party
3rd - Not About AngelsGroup Costume 12+:
3rd - Sway... Drift
Golden Tickets
Barbie Girl (8 & Under Level 1)
Sacred (9-11 Level 1)
Somewhere Only We Know (8 & Under Level 2)
Not My Job (12-14 Level 2)
Bangalore Whispers (12-14 Level 3)
SDA Champions
Barbie Girl (Level 1 8 & Under)
Bangalore Whispers (Level 3 12-14)
Special Awards
Entertainment:
Barbie Girl (11 & Under, 1st)
Say My Name (12 & Over, 2nd)
Golden Buzzer: Sway... Drift
Power Pak Scholarship $250: Omoi (Stephanie Xu)
Wild $300: Sway... Drift
A Heartfelt Thank You
None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our incredible choreographers, parents, and, of course, our talented dancers. Your hard work, dedication, and passion continue to inspire us every day. Congratulations to everyone who participated and contributed to this amazing journey!
Hereβs to many more successes and unforgettable moments in the future. Keep believing, keep dancing, and keep shining!