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    It’s happening THIS SATURDAY — May 10th! Audit It’s happening THIS SATURDAY — May 10th!
Auditions are your moment to shine!

✨ Sparks, Petite, Minis, Select & Elite
💥 New? Returning? Let’s see that fire!
⬆️ Current JAOD dancers who want to move up must audition!
🩰 Not part of JAOD yet? Try a FREE technique class before auditions!

#JAODAuditions #WeLoveJAOD #DanceWithUs
    JAOD dancers had a great weekend of dance at @radi JAOD dancers had a great weekend of dance at @radixdance! Congrats to all ❤️

Mini Protege winner- Esther W 
Mini Protege finalist- Esti K

Junior Protege finalists- Peyton P

Teen Protege winner- Lacie M 
Teen Protege finalists- Oliver K, Kate H, Hadley S

Senior Protege winner- Vivianna T

Cutting Edge Class Scholarship in Tap:
Ashley H
Victoria L
Naomi W

Cutting Edge Class Scholarship in Jazz/Contemporary:
Meredith C
Nora G
Addison H
Emerson J
Annabella P

Cutting Edge Class Scholarship in Ballet:
Ella G

Cutting Edge Class Scholarship in Hip Hop:
Kahlea D
Soriya F
Clair G
Gina G
Layla J
Valentina M

Cutting Edge Class Scholarship in Ballroom:
Reva C
Emma C
Liam C
Evelyn D
Henry H
Kara S
Abigail V
Isabella Y
    Big congrats to our incredible dancers for shining Big congrats to our incredible dancers for shining so brightly at @radixdance ! Your passion, hard work, and artistry lit up the stage. So proud of everything you all accomplished this weekend!

Mini solo overalls
5th- Abby V

Junior solo overalls 
6th- Addison H

Teen solo overalls 
4th- Lacie M
9th- Hadley S

Senior solo overalls
7th- Vivianna 

Mini group awards 
1st in Musial Theater- Amazing Mayzie 
3rd in tap- Jump Shout Boogie 

Best of Radix- Jump Shout Boogie 

Junior group awards
2nd in jazz- Wanna Dance 
Musical theater
2nd- All that Jazz
3rd- Saturday Night Fever 
Specialty 
1st- Snakes
2nd- Can Can 
3rd in tap- Are you ready for a Miracle?

Extended line overalls
3rd- Are you Ready for a Miracle? 

Best of Radix- All that Jazz

Teen group awards 
3rd in contemporary- Heaven I Know 
1st in hip hop- Rhianna 
2nd in Jazz- Vogue
1st in Musical Theater- That’s entertainment 
1st in specialty- The one 
Tap
2nd- China Grove
3rd- Wake Me Up 

Small group overalls
3rd- Used to Know 

Extended line overalls
2nd- That’s Entertainment 

Production overalls
2nd- Rihanna

Best of Radix- Vogue 

Senior group awards 
2nd in contemporary- What Kind of Man 
2nd in Lyrical- Love you More 

Small group overalls
3rd- What Kind of Man 

Best of Radix- What Kind of Man

Studio judges choice- Vogue
    🚨 May the 4th be with YOU… and your dance sho 🚨 May the 4th be with YOU… and your dance shoes. ✨FUSION TOO 💥 hits Juliana’s May 16–18 and it’s bringing a weekend lineup that’s anything but small. This isn’t your average intensive, it’s a full-out experience. Come move, grow, and make your dance dreams come true 🎶 💸 Ages 8 & under: $200 | Ages 9+: $375 | Call for Sparks Registration and Drop In Rates 📧 julianasdance@yahoo.com | ☎️ (248) 588-1677 📍Juliana’s Academy of Dance, Madison Heights, MI #FusionToo #DanceIntensive #JulianasAcademyOfDance #DetroitDance #FusionEnergy #WeLoveJAOD #MayThe4thBeWithYou
    Only one more day until RADIX! ⏳ Our Elite dance Only one more day until RADIX! ⏳ Our Elite dancers are ready - and so is our JAOD family. 💜 Let’s pack the venue with energy, encouragement, and unstoppable support from the very first number. Every dancer. Every cheer. Let’s make it count. 👏 #WeLoveJAOD #RADIX2025 #JAODFamily #OneDayToGo 💜
    ✨ Our Elite teams are polishing every detail and ✨ Our Elite teams are polishing every detail and getting ready to shine on stage at @radixdance . Let’s bring that full JAOD energy - cheering loud, supporting every dancer, and showing what it means to be part of this amazing dance family. 💜👏💜 Fire  Up JAOD! #WeLoveJAOD #RADIX2025 #JAODFamily🔥❤️‍🔥
    Our Elite teams are ready to take the stage for th Our Elite teams are ready to take the stage for their final regional competition of the season. For our graduating seniors, this weekend marks the end of an incredible chapter—let’s show up big and make it unforgettable. 💫 Let’s pack the venue with love, pride, and support for every dancer representing JAOD. Whether you’re in the audience or cheering from afar, your energy makes a difference. 💙 #WeLoveJAOD #RADIX2025 #JAODStrong
    Thank you @tributenationaltalent for a fantastic w Thank you @tributenationaltalent for a fantastic weekend of dance and fun! We are so proud of our sparks, mini, select junior, select senior, and elite dancers who competed this weekend! Congratulations to all! 

Mini large group overalls
1st- Hey Mickey 
2nd- sweet Ole Fashioned Girl 

Petite honor level group overalls
1st- Burnin Up
2nd- Powerful Woman
3rd- Beastie Boys 

Junior Honor Level group overalls 
1st- Tribe 
2nd- Girls 
3rd- Finally Found My Way
4th- She Bangs 

Senior honor level group overalls
1st- Salvation 
3rd- Never Dance 
4th- Am to Pm
5th- Bounce 

Junior honor duo/trio overalls
1st- Who You Are
3rd- Wondering 

Mini honor solo 1st overall- Tijana S

Petite Suprême stand out dancer winner- Emma C
1st runner up- Kara S 

Petite Suprême solo overalls
1st- Emma C
2nd- Kara S 

Junior honor solo overalls
4th- Helena K
6th- Sylvia S
7th- Ella T

Junior supreme stand out dancer Winner- Valentina M
1st runner up- Esti K
2nd runner up- Claire D

Junior Suprême solo overalls 
1st- Esti K
2nd- Emerson J
3rd- Ella G
4th- Valentina M
5th- Claire G
6th- Naomi W
7th- Maddon M
8th- Claire G

Teen honor solo overalls
4th- Avery F 

Teen Suprême stand out dancer 2nd runner up- Oliver K

Teen Suprême solo overalls
1st- Isla L
3rd- Oliver K
5th- Layla J
6th- Maya
7th- Liam c
9th- Ava M 

Senior honor solo overalls
1st- Anna N 
6th- Clara L
7th- Eva P

Senior Supreme solo overalls
1st- Kate H 
3rd- Vivianna T

Senior Suprême level standout dancer winner- Vivianna T
    ✨ Time to shine! Auditions are just around the c ✨ Time to shine! Auditions are just around the corner – May 10th! 🌟

 💪 Whether you’re new or returning, get ready to bring the energy to the stage! 
👯‍♀️ Sparks, Petite, Minis, Select & Elite – there’s a place for every dancer to thrive! 
📈Want to level up? Current Select dancers must audition for Elite. 
📬 Not a part of JAOD yet? Try a complimentary technique class before auditions! 
Email julianasdance@yahoo.com or call (248) 588-1677 for more details. 
#WeLoveJAOD #JAODAuditions
    It's the final team comp for our graduating Select It's the final team comp for our graduating Select Seniors💥 "I know the end," and you can't "Stay," so let's make this one count. This TRIBUTE is for the laughs, the sweat, the one-more-times, and every "Feel My Love" moment in between. From "The Night We Met" to now, this crew has brought the fire - and now it's time to leave it all on the stage. One big bounce. Let's GO! 💃🔥 #WeLoveJAOD #Classof2025 #FIREUPJAOD #JAODSeniors
    🔥 Tomorrow, We Bring the Fire! 🔥 Our Senior 🔥 Tomorrow, We Bring the Fire! 🔥 Our Senior Select dancers are ready to take on their second and final team competition of the season - from AM to PM, they've been putting in the work, bouncing back from every challenge. ✨ This is their moment, their salvation, and they're about to show the world what it means to never stop and never dance anything less than perfect. Let’s light up the stage, JAOD! FIRE UP!💥 #WeLoveJAOD #Tribute2025 #FIREUPJAOD #CompetitionVibes #ReadyToDance #DanceFamily
    📣 2 Days Until Tribute! 🔥💃 This weekend, 📣 2 Days Until Tribute! 🔥💃 This weekend, our Junior Select dancers take the stage for their second and final team comp of the season and they’re ready to go out with a BANG 💥 They’ve finally found their way this year, bringing fire, heart, and that unstoppable JAOD spirit. We’re so proud of how this tribe has grown and now it’s time to light up the stage one last time. ✨ Let’s go, girls! 💃💥#WeLoveJAOD #Tribute2025 #FIREUPJAOD #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #DancePower #JAODStrong
    3 Days Until TRIBUTE. Our tiniest teammates are ge 3 Days Until TRIBUTE. Our tiniest teammates are gearing up for their second and final team competition of the season!
From tap to jazz to hip hop, our Minis are Burnin’ Up the floor, and the Sparks are ready to light it up with that Sweet Ole Fashioned sass and sparkle. 💃🔥
Tiny dancers. Big stage. Let's go! JAOD Sparks & Minis -you’ve got this! FIRE UP! 💥💫
#WeLoveJAOD #Tribute2025 #TeamJAOD #FIREUPJAOD #SparksOnStage #MiniMagic
    Congratulations to JAOD alumni Gabriella Burke on Congratulations to JAOD alumni Gabriella Burke on joining the North American Tour of Moulin Rouge! We are so proud of you and love seeing you dance out your dreams! ❤️🌹💃🏻
    More costume fun for our recreational dancers! Get More costume fun for our recreational dancers! Get your recital tickets today to see all of these wonderful dancers on stage, June 13th and 14th!
    🌞 Ready to dance your way into summer? 🗓 Cla 🌞 Ready to dance your way into summer?
🗓 Classes begin June 16
💸 Class Pricing and all details on our website
🎉 Discounts for siblings & multi-class sign-ups
#WeLoveJAOD #DanceIntoSummer #SummerSchedule #JulianasAcademyOfDance
    🎯 Big goals start with bold moves. Whether you’re joining your first team or transferring from another location, we’re ready for you! 💛Sparks, Petite, Minis, Select & Elite – every dancer brings something unique to the floor. 📈 Looking to level up? Current Select dancers audition for Elite. 📬 New to JAOD? Try a complementary technique class before auditions by emailing  mailto:julianasdance@yahoo.com or calling (248) 588-1677 to learn more. #WeLoveJAOD #JAODAuditions
    Congratulations to all our spark, mini, select jun Congratulations to all our spark, mini, select junior, select senior and elite dancers that competed this weekend @legacydancechampionships ✨You were all amazing and we are so proud! 

Solo awards 
Mini competitive
Miss legacy- Emma C 
Sparkling smile- Tijana S 
Axiom half scholarship- Emma C
Overalls:
2nd- Emma C 
9th- Tijana 

Intermediate petite 
Strength and control- Helena K 
overalls:
4th- Helena K

Advanced petite 
Miss Legacy- Esther W
1st runner up- Esti K 
Unspeakable joy- Claire D 
Rhythm- Abby V 
Star quality- Esti K
3 C’s, crisp, clean, clear sounds- Esther W 
Dancing Diva- Naomi 
Axiom full scholarship- Esther W, Esti K 
Axiom half scholarship- Abby V
Overalls:
1st- Esther W
2nd- Esti K
3rd- Abby V 
5th- Naomi W 
9th- Claire G 
10th- Claire D

Intermediate junior
Overalls:
5th- Avery F 
9th- Ella T

Advanced Junior 
Breath of Fresh Air- Kahlea D 
Tap-tastic- Emerson J 
Overalls: 
6th- Emerson J 
8th- Ella R 
9th- Isla L 

Advanced Teen 
Miss Legacy- Kate H
Captivating performance- Kate H 
Axiom full scholarship- Kate H
Nationals invite- Kate H
2nd Overall: Kate H 
 
Intermediate Senior
Effortless- Maddie O
Motivated Movement- Eva C 
Outstanding Fluidity- Anna N 
Emotional Intensity- Clara L 
Overalls:
5th- Anna N 
6th- Clara L 
7th- Eva C
10th- Maddie O

Duo/ trio awards 
Intermediate Petite overalls:
2nd-Who You Are 

Teen advanced overalls: 
5th- Pioneer of the Heart

Group awards 
Mini novice large groups
Energizer bunnies- Hey Mickey 
Overalls:
3rd- Hey Mickey 
4th- Sweet Old Fashioned Girl 

Mini competitive large groups:
High energy- Powerful Women
5th overall: Burnin’ Up 

Intermediate large groups:
Girl Power- Girls 
Jazz it Up- She Bangs 
Lighter than air- Finally found my way
Overalls:
3rd- Girls 
5th- Finally Found my way 
6th- She Bangs 
7th- Tribe 

Intermediate Teen large groups 
You move as one- Salvation 
Overalls:
3rd- Salvation
8th- Am to Pm
    🔥 Today is the day! It’s time to take the sta 🔥 Today is the day! It’s time to take the stage at Legacy Dance Championships!
💃 Our Sparks, Minis, and Select dancers have been working SO hard, and today is the moment to show it all!
🌟 Let’s light it up, JAOD!
💥 We’re ready for LEGACY - let’s bring the energy, passion, and sparkle! #WeLoveJAOD
    Costumes have started to arrive for our recreation Costumes have started to arrive for our recreational dancers and there is so much excitement as they prepare for recital! Come see all these smiling faces at JAOD’s recitals on June 13th and 14th! 🌟
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