Marietta Dance Academy

Looking back on last week with full hearts is an understatement. 🤍

What an unforgettable week at Nationals!

Throughout the week, every one of our group routines placed Top 3 Overall in their division, and our dancers continued that success into the Premier Battle of the Stars:

⭐ Premier Battle of the Stars Results
🥉 Bad Girls – 2nd Runner-Up Pinnacle Champion
🥇 Pretty Girls – 1st Overall Pinnacle Champion
🥇 Reserved – 1st Overall Pinnacle Champion
🥇 The Chain – 1st Overall Pinnacle Champion
🥈 Icons – 1st Runner-Up Pinnacle Champion
🌊 Lily Hughes – 12 & Over Battle on the Seas Scholarship Winner

Special recognitions:
✨ Morgan received Performance of the Year for “Reserved”
✨ Taylor received Choreography Award for “I Don’t Know How to Fix This”
✨ Morgan and Taylor were awarded Choreographers of the Year for “Bad Girls”

But what means the most is the love and support these dancers have for one another. Seeing the tears as we celebrated our graduating seniors reminded us of why we do what we do. The family Jill has built over the past 25 years is what makes MDA truly special.

To our seniors, thank you for your leadership, kindness, and the example you’ve set for those following in your footsteps. We couldn’t have imagined a more memorable final Nationals with this team, and we know your futures are incredibly bright. You’ll always have a home here at MDA. 🩷

Dancers, your commitment, resilience, and the way you lift one another up make us proud daily. Our staff, thank you for the hours, dedication, and love you pour into this team. And to our dance families, thank you for your unwavering support. None of this would be possible without each of you.

We leave this season with hearts full of gratitude. Every dancer who stepped on that stage represented MDA with grace, passion, and heart. Those moments, the hugs backstage, the cheers in the audience, and the memories made together are the reasons we adore this job. Thank you for another season we’ll never forget.🩷

Thank you, Starpower, for another incredible Nationals experience!

We love you, MDA family. 🤍🩷🖤

SATURDAY MORNING RECAP ⭐️

Our final regular awards session of the week before the Battle was one to remember! 💙

We are so proud of each of these duets and the beautiful performances they brought to the stage. What an incredible way to wrap up our competitive performances before heading into the Battle!

🏆 Don’t Worry About Me – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 🥇 1st Overall Junior Duo

🏆 Silhouette – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 🥉 3rd Overall Senior Duo

🏆 Haven – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 🥈 2nd Overall Senior Duo

🏆 Tomorrow – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 🥇 1st Overall Senior Duo

📸 Valentina – 1st Place 12 & Over Photogenic Award

Congratulations, dancers! We couldn’t be prouder of the passion, hard work, and heart you shared on stage all week long. 💙

DAY 3 RECAP 💙⭐️

What an incredible day 3 at Starpower Nationals! Today our level 2 Junior & Senior Soloists took the stage, and we couldn’t be prouder of the passion, dedication, and heart they poured into every performance🩷

One of the most special moments was watching our team celebrate and support our graduating seniors. The love these dancers have for one another is what makes MDACT so special. We are incredibly proud to be part of a team that feels like family and always lifts each other up. 🤍

Day 3 Results ⭐️

💙 The Truth – 5 Star Premiere

👑 Primadonna – 5 Star Premiere

✨ Eyes On Me – Dancer Palooza Scholarship • 5 Star Premiere • 9th Overall Junior Solo

🔥 Showstoppa – Dance Attack Award • 5 Star Premiere • 10th Overall Junior Solo

🤎 Tainted – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 7th Overall Senior Solo

🍃 Leaves – 5 Star Premiere

🩵 To Be Loved – Dancer Palooza Scholarship • 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 👑 Title Winner • 🥇 1st Overall Senior Solo

⭐ Hold On Me – 5 Star Premiere

💫 Caught Up In A Dream – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 1st Runner-Up Title • 🥈 2nd Overall Senior Solo

We are so proud of every dancer who represented MDACT today. One more day to go—let’s finish Nationals strong! 🖤🩷

Our beautiful seniors, who have been the best role models to our team🤍

We will miss these girls, their moms, and their families so much. We love you all!

DAY 2 RECAP 💙⭐️

What an unforgettable second day at Starpower Nationals!

Every one of our group routines took the stage today, along with several soloists, and we couldn’t be prouder.

We are beyond proud of our dancers, our staff, and our amazing dance families who support this team every step of the way. 💙

A HUGE accomplishment… every single one of our group routines, from our Small Groups all the way to our Production in every age division placed in the Top 3 for Overalls! 🏆 We also celebrated multiple First Overall National Champions and several Battle Invitations! What an incredible day for MDACT!

Day 2 Results ⭐️

🦋 Butterflies – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 3rd Overall Mini Small Group

🤍 Weird People – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 2nd Overall Junior Small Group

🌿 Keep Breathing – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 🥇 1st Overall Junior Small Group

🎉 Party – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 🥇 1st Overall Mini Large Group

✨ I Don’t Know How to Fix This – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 2nd Overall Junior Small Group

💚 Pretty Girls – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 🥇 1st Overall Junior Small Group • Battle Invite

🌟 Sassy Girl – 5 Star Premiere

🪩 Disco Pop – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 🥇 1st Overall Junior Solo

🌸 When I Look at You – 5 Star Premiere • 4th Overall Junior Solo

💕 Little Voice – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 2nd Overall Teen Solo

♥️ Fragile – Beauty & Grace Award • 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 10th Overall Teen Solo

🎬 That’s Entertainment – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 3rd Overall Teen Solo

💸 New Money – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 2nd Overall Teen Small Group

🖤 Bad Girls – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 2nd Overall Junior Large Group • Battle Invite

⛓️ Chain – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 🥇 1st Overall Senior Large Group • Battle Invite

🎤 Icons – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 🥇 1st Overall Teen Line • Battle Invite

🤍 Reserved – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 🥇 1st Overall Senior Small Group • Battle Invite

💙 Together – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 🥇 1st Overall Teen Small Group

🔥 Whine Up – 5 Star Premiere • 1st in Category • 2nd Overall Senior Small Group

We are so thankful for this incredible week so far and can’t wait to see what Day 3 has in store! Thank you starpowertalent!💜

What a way to kick off Nationals at Ocean City! 🌊✨

Day 1 was filled with incredible performances from our soloists, duos, and trios, a fun team lunch, and one of our favorite traditions—watching our “newbie national moms” receive sweet gifts from our amazing dance moms. 🩷 It was a beautiful day spent making memories with the best team!

🏆 Day 1 Results
✨ Le Freak – Electric Energy Award, 5 Star Premiere, 1st in Category, 2nd Overall Junior Duo/Trio
✨ Ghost in the Wind – 5 Star Premiere, 1st in Category, 1st Overall Teen Duo/Trio
✨ Before It Gets to You – 5 Star Premiere, 1st in Category, 3rd Overall Teen Duo/Trio
✨ Beautiful Lies – 5 Star Premiere, 1st in Category
✨ Trick of the Light – Scholarship, 5 Star Premiere, 1st in Category, 1st Runner-Up Title, 3rd Overall Teen Solo
✨ Air – 5 Star Premiere, 1st in Category, 8th Overall Teen Solo
✨ Oh My Love – 5 Stars
✨ Put Your Records On – 5 Stars, 1st in Category

We couldn’t be prouder of every dancer who took the stage today! 💙 Here’s to an amazing start and many more memories to come this week at Starpower Nationals! ⭐️

1 DAY!! 🤩🧡

Today’s spotlight is our National Team Production, “Icons” 🎤⚡️A dance filled with teamwork, energy, and so much heart. We can’t wait for everyone to see this routine take the Nationals stage this week!

Safe travels to our dancers and families—let the memories begin! 🩷🧡🌟

Big groups. Big energy. BIG excitement!🔥

Today we’re shining the spotlight on our MDACT Large Groups! We can’t wait to watch these routines light up the stage in Ocean City. 💙

Only 2 days to go! ⭐🌊

3️⃣ DAYS!! 🤩🌊

The Teen & Senior Small Groups are up next! From high-energy moments to powerful performances, these routines are ready to take on the Nationals stage. 🧡🩷

We are so proud of you dancers!