05/27/2026
We are beyond proud of our very own Owen Scoggins! 🎉❤️
🎓️ Owen Scoggins, a graduating senior at Bullard High School, has been accepted into the prestigious Julliard School’s dance division. The Julliard School has a highly competitive admissions process, accepting only 20-24 students each year (divided evenly between men and women) from several hundred dancer applicants worldwide.
Owen has trained for countless hours to achieve an elite level of dancing expertise, and is a proud member of The Dance Studio of Fresno. He has flourished with the tremendous support of his dance family and his mother and siblings.
Additionally, Owen has a 3.74 GPA and has been a part of Bullard’s leadership program since his sophomore year, helping support a strong and welcoming campus culture.
05/17/2026
Day 2 ⚡️
Petites & Minis handled business yesterday with strong scores and even stronger performances.
Now it’s the Juniors, Teens & Seniors’ turn. Sunday at Thunderstruck — let’s get to work. 💜💛
05/14/2026
✨ Senior Spotlight ✨
Today we’re celebrating our very first graduating senior spotlight, Aubree Ivener. 🤍✨
From student to faculty member, Aubree has led with dedication, kindness, humility, and heart. We are so proud of the dancer, teacher, and young woman she has become, and we can’t wait to watch all the incredible things ahead for her.
Your TDS family is cheering you on always. 🎓💙
05/14/2026
If you’re a studio owner, director, teacher, or creative looking to grow, recharge, connect, and be inspired — this is the room you want to be in.
The Dance Educators Collective is bringing together some of the most innovative minds in our industry for an incredible few days in Nashville. From leadership and studio growth to choreography, creativity, culture, and connection… this event is designed to pour back into the people who pour so much into others all year long.
We’re so proud to see our very own Sue Sampson-Dalena serving on the 2026 Council alongside so many respected leaders in dance education. 💜
Amazing speakers. Incredible networking. Real conversations. Fresh ideas. Industry insight. And an environment built to inspire and elevate dance educators at every level.
If you’ve been thinking about going… this is your sign. ✨
Nashville • August 12–15, 2026
Go check it out and register at danceeducatorscollective.com
