🎉 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 👗

• 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 👑

• Costume award: 3rd place 👗

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 👑

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 👑 (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 🎟️

• Level 2 8 & Under:
  2nd - Somewhere Only We Know (Choreo: Catherine Xu/Julia McCullock) 

• Golden Ticket 🎟️

• Level 2 12-14:
  2nd - Not My Job (The Girlies Intermediate, Choreo: Madi Leong) 

• Golden Ticket 🎟️

• Level 3 12-14:
  1st - Bangalore Whispers (Senior Team, Choreo: Nan Hao) 

• Golden Ticket 🎟️

• StarDance Alliance Regional Champion 🏆

2nd - Sway... Drift (Senior Team, Choreo: Nan Hao) 

• Costume Award: 3rd place 👗

• $300 Scholarship to Wild About Dance

• Golden Buzzer 🤩

• Level 3 15-19:
  2nd - Say My Name (The Girlies Advanced, Choreo: Madi Leong, Justin Isbitz)

• Excellence In Technique ⭐

• Entertainment Award 🎆

• Golden Ticket 🎟️

Large Groups

• Level 1 8 & Under:
  1st - Barbie Girl (Rookie Team, Choreo: Nan Hao)

• Entertainment Award 🎆

• Golden Ticket 🎟️

• StarDance Alliance Regional Champion 🏆

• 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 Yourself

• Teen Miss Believe:
  1st - Insomnia
  3rd - Mui

• Title - Teen Miss Believe:
  1st - Everything Must Change
  2nd - Omoi
  3rd - Meds

Costume Awards

• 11 & Under Solo:
  2nd - A Little Party
  3rd - Not About Angels

• Group 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!

Here’s to many more successes and unforgettable moments in the future. Keep believing, keep dancing, and keep shining!