Sheffield School of the Dance, Inc.

SHEFFIELD @ ST. DOMINIC! 💛 We are thrilled to continue offering classes at .dominiccatholicschool in Mobile — Thursday’s after school. REGISTER NOW at sheffielddance.com/sdcs.

BEST WEEK! ✨ The Intensive was absolutely phenomenal this summer! A full week of incredible master classes across all ages and genres. A huge thank you to our special guest artists, and for your generous time and talent!

🥇Nappie Wins No. 10 & 11! ✨

What an unforgettable night at the 2026 Nappie Awards! Sheffield was honored to bring home “Best Dance Performance of the Year” for “Showtime 2025” and “Best Dancer” - Aubree-Cate Joiner!✨

Congratulations to everyone who helped make these incredible achievements possible! We are beyond grateful. ❤️🎉

NYCDA NATIONAL OUTSTANDING STUDIO! 🏆

Last night will go down in our studio history books. An incredible 8 days of NYCDA Nationals that wrapped with one iconic moment at the Closing Gala — hearing our name called by the legendary Joe Lanteri for the biggest honor of the week.

Returning to the NYCDA Nationals stage for the first time in many years, we set a goal: to present a repertoire of unforgettable performances worthy of being considered for this prestigious honor. An entire year of planning, creativity, choreography, and thousands of rehearsal hours led to this moment. Just one month before Nationals, we made the bold decision to reshape our repertoire — removing pieces, subbing in previously existing routines, adding two brand-new works, all the while embracing an ambitious challenge. Every single dancer rose to the occasion and delivered in our final preparation phase inside the studio for 10 amazing days of Nationals prep.

To our dancers — YOU DID IT! Your versatility across 5 genres, your artistry, your professionalism, and your commitment to excellence were recognized on one of the biggest stages in the dance world. Every Sheffield Dancer, young to old, played a part in this incredible achievement, and this moment belongs to all of you! ✨

To our directors and faculty, thank you for pouring your hearts into every rehearsal, every detail, every dancer. Your passion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to the Sheffield Legacy continue to shape generations of artists, and this honor is a reflection of your dedication.

To our Sheffield families and alumni, thank you for believing in our vision and supporting these dancers every step of the way. This award represents more than one incredible week — it represents generations of excellence, a tradition built over decades, and Miss Mary Lou’s legacy that continues forward.

The biggest thank you in the world to New York City Dance Alliance — we are incredibly honored to be named the 2026 NYCDA National Outstanding Studio. Our hearts are bursting with joy and gratitude! ❤️🖤

11x NAPPIE WINNER! 🥇 How thrilled we are to announce that we are the 2026 Nappie Award WINNER for “Best Dance Performance of the Year” (Showtime 2025) and “Best Dancer” (Aubree-Cate Joiner). To our Sheffield Family, we dedicate these awards to you. Thank for you for 83+ years of unwavering support and love! We will forever be as one big community of dance. Let’s celebrate! 🎉

FOUR for 4! ⚡️We are absolutely ecstatic to have 4 routines vying for the National Critic’s Choice Award at Nationals! Our teens and seniors delivered another stellar set of performances, sweeping 7 Platinum Awards, 8 Top 5 National High Score Awards + “RE-HYPED” (Teen Hip Hop) and “BLACKBIRD” (Senior Specialty) advancing to the Closing Gala! Sheffield was also named the “National Class Act Studio” for true professionalism on stage. Once again, congratulations to our fabulous Sheffield Dancers! ❤️

NYCDA GALA BOUND! 🤩 Group competition kicked off with tremendous performances by our mini & junior dancers. A huge sweep of 6 Platinum Awards, 9 Top 3 National High Score placements including 5 National 1st Overall High Score Awards. “Dance Romance” (Mini Jazz) and “Rhapsody Within” (Junior Ballet) have advanced to the Gala to vie for National Critic’s Choice Award! CONGRATULATIONS, dancers! ✨

NYCDA Nationals Bound! ✨

The work is done. The rehearsals are complete. Now it’s time to trust your training and arrive at the biggest moment of the year.

To our dancers — we’re incredibly proud of the commitment, discipline, teamwork and beautiful growth you’ve shown all season. You’ve earned this opportunity.

Perform with confidence. Support one another. Enjoy every moment!

It’s time to share 83 years of the Sheffield Legacy on the Nationals stage. 💙