11/10/2026
A little reflection from Miss Simone 💙
Yesterday, our Hype Competition Teams took the stage for their second last competition of 2026, and I walked away feeling so incredibly proud.
Not just of the performances or results, but of everything these teams represent.
Proud of every dancer who stepped on stage and gave it their all. Proud of those cheering from the audience. Proud of how our dancers supported each other and interacted with other studios.
Proud of our Senior team, who faced hurdles yesterday but showed such resilience, danced so well, and were wonderful role models for our younger dancers.
And proud of the beautiful community we’ve built. 💙
Watching dancers of different ages playing, laughing, hanging out and cheering each other on between performances is something pretty special. Those little moments remind me what Hype is all about.
We had some unreal results yesterday, and they deserve to be celebrated! But competition at Hype has never been about being the best or taking home the most trophies.
It’s about giving every dancer the chance to step on stage and shine. To feel like the superstar they deserve to feel like. To be supported, encouraged and celebrated, whatever the result.
It’s about building confidence, resilience, friendships and a genuine love of dance.
And yesterday, I saw all of that.
Looking back at where we started this year, where we were a few years ago, and how far we’ve come, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built.
Not because of the trophies on our shelves, but because of the dancers, people and community we’ve become.
Community. Respect. Perseverance.
They’re not just words on a wall. They’re values I hope our dancers carry long after they leave Hype, and yesterday I watched them come to life over and over again.
To our dancers, teachers and families, thank you for making Hype what it is. I’m so proud of what we’re building together.
One last competition next weekend, and I can’t wait to watch our teams take the stage again.
What a season 2026 has already been. 🥹💙
Miss Simone xx