BARCLAY SHELTON DANCE CENTRE
Senior Company
Leyna Ball is a freshman at Meadowdale High School. Leyna enrolled at Barclay Shelton Dance Centre in 2013. In 2020, she joined Junior Company and, 2023 Senior Company. Leyna has a passion for dance and theatrics, enjoys science and social studies, participates in orchestra at school, and she is bilingual in English and Japanese. Outside of dance, Leyna loves spending time with family and friends, hiking, and travelling around the world. Leyna appreciates her family, friends, dance instructors, and all Company members for their assistance and support. Leyna is proud to be associated with great dance instructors at Barclay Shelton Dance Centre.
Max Clapper is a junior at Scriber Lake High School. This is Max’s sixth season with Barclay Shelton and second year in Senior Company. Max spent one year in junior company in eighth grade. Outside of dance and school Max is a big fan of music and loves live shows. Max is so thankful for family, friends, fellow company members, and of course the amazing dance teachers who have helped them so much over the years.
Makenna Cook is a Junior attending school at Edmonds Woodway High School as well as Edmonds Community College as a running start student. This is Makenna’s seventh year dancing at Barclay and third year in Sr. Company, after previously being apart of Junior Company for two years. Outside of dance, Makenna enjoys playing tennis and spending much of her time with friends and family. Makenna is very grateful for her family and friends for continuing to support her as a dancer. Most importantly she would like to thank her dance teachers who have made such an impact on her growth as a dancer and her fellow dance peers for always showing kindness and positivity to herself and each other.
Gemma Culp is a sophomore at Edmonds Woodway High School and has been dancing for twelve years at Barclay Shelton. This is her second year as a Sr. Company member - after 4 years in Jr. Company and a year as an apprentice. When she isn’t in the dance studio, Gemma loves playing volleyball, tennis, and spending time with friends and family. Gemma would like to thank her parents for supporting and driving her countless late nights to the studio. She also would like to thank her fellow dancers and friends who have influenced and motivated her to be the dancer she is today, and most of all thank you to her incredible dance teachers for pushing her to be the best she can be!
Jenna Curtis is a junior at Edmonds Woodway High School as well as Edmonds Community College. She has been dancing at Barcaly Shelton for six years and this is her second year in Senior Company. When she is not at the studio, she enjoys lifeguarding and spending time with family and friends. Jenna would like to thank all of her friends and family for believing in her and supporting her through out the years. She would also like to thank her dance teachers for believing in her and helping her become the dancer she is today.
Sophia DeFrancisco is Freshman at Edmonds Woodway High School. She started dancing in 3rd grade. Her love of Ballet inspired her to move to Barclay Shelton for the last 7 years; performing Ballet, Jazz and Pointe. This is her first year in Senior Company. Aside from dance and school, Sophia is sure to make time for her family and friends. Sophia also travels Lake Chelan often. She is thankful for the opportunities Barclay Shelton Dance Centre has brought her; from being able to learn the art of dance, learning from the amazing instructors and meeting the supportive & inspiring dance friends.
Madigan Drennan is in tenth grade at King’s High School and has been dancing at Barclays Shelton for seven years. This is her second year in Senior Company after three years in Junior Company. Outside of dance, Madigan loves spending time with her family and friends and swimming, reading, and traveling. Madigan is thankful for her family for supporting her in everything she does and all of her teachers who have made her the person and dancer she is today.
Audrey Eng is a senior at Shorewood High School. She has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for eight years. This is her fourth year in Senior Company, after being in Junior Company for one year. Audrey loves being apart of her school’s competitive cheer team where she is captain. She also loves the outdoors. She plans on studying kinesiology with the intention to go into medicine. Audrey would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her through all the late nights. She is also grateful for her dance teachers for helping her grow as a dancer and her other company members who always make her laugh and have become family.
Stella Erickson Cuellar is a junior at Shorewood High School. She has been dancing for fourteen years, and this is her sixth year at Barclay Shelton. This is her second year in the Senior Company, an opportunity that she is so grateful for. Outside of school, Stella loves to paint, read, and volunteer. Stella would like to thank her family for always supporting her, and her mom for helping make her dancing career possible. She is also so thankful for all of her friends and teachers at dance who have always pushed her to be the best dancer she can be. She is so excited and thankful for how dance has inspired her!
Elisabeth Farstad is a sophomore at Kings High School. She has been dancing for 12 years and this is her second year in Senior Company! Elisabeth loves to dance, sing, and play the piano. Elisabeth enjoys spending time at her church's youth group. She also loves to be with her friends and family. Elisabeth is grateful for her family and friends who always support her and are there for her. She would like to also thank her wonderful dance teachers who have helped her become the dancer she is today!
Maia Haldeman is a freshman at King’s High School, and has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for twelve years. This is her first year in Senior Company, after spending four years as a Junior Company member. Outside of dance, Maia enjoys reading, football, crafting, spending time with friends and family, and traveling. Maia would like to thank her family and friends, who have supported her always, and her dance teachers who have helped and inspired her to become the dancer she is today. She is also so grateful for her fellow dancers and company members who have become a second family and the best community a dancer could ask for!
Holland Hornaday is currently a senior at Edmonds-Woodway High School. This is her 8th year in company, and her 12th year at Barclay Shelton. Outside of dance she enjoys swimming, being a part of ASB, and hanging out with friends. She is extremely grateful for all that Barclay Shelton has brought to her life, and the lifelong friendships she has gained from it. She wants to thank all of the teachers she’s had for being positive influences in her life and everyone at Barclay feeling like her second family. She also wants to thank all of her friends and family that have come to support her over the years, and she’s thrilled to make the most of her last company show!
Sophia Inglin is a junior at King’s High School and has been dancing since she was 3. This is her 7th year in company. Besides dancing, Sophia loves to run cross country and track and performing musical theatre. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her and her dog for being the best audience when she practices.
Darby Kelly is a freshman attending Edmonds Woodway High School. She has been dancing at Barclay Shelton since the age of three. This is her first year being a member of Senior Company, after being on Junior Company for four years prior. When she is not dancing, Darby enjoys participating on the cross country and track team for her high school. Darby would like to thank her dance teachers, fellow dancers, friends, and family who have always been supportive of her.
Celine Kim is currently a junior at Henry M. Jackson High School, and has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for six years. This is her first year in Senior Company. Other than dance, she loves to hang out with family and friends during her free time, and helping out in her school’s ASB board. Celine is thankful for family, friends, and mentors who have always supported and encouraged her in her dance journey.
Sara Kim is a freshman at Henry M. Jackson Highschool. She has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for 6 years. After being in Jr. Company for 2 years, this is Sara’s first year in Sr. Company. Outside of dance, Sara enjoys playing volleyball and hanging out with her family and friends. She would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her in all her activities. She is also extremely grateful for her dance teachers and fellow company members for helping her become the dancer she is today.
Emily Lin is a Senior at Shorewood High School, and has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for 14 years. This is her 4th and final year in Senior Company, and she is loving it. Outside of dance, Emily enjoys spending time with her friends and family as well as cheering, playing tennis, and swimming for her high school. She looks forward to enjoying the rest of her senior year in High School and continuing her amazing dance experience with the best people. Emily is thankful for her family who puts up with her crazy schedule, friends who give her endless joy and laughter, and faith that keeps her grounded. Dance has been a constant blessing in Emily’s life and an experience that will always be remembered.
Carly Lukson is a junior at King’s High School. She has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for ten years. This is her third year in Senior Company, after being an apprentice in eighth grade. She also spent four years in Junior Company. Carly enjoys spending time with her friends, being on the King’s tennis team, and participating in ASB at school. She would like to thank all of her teachers and classmates for making Barclay Shelton such a positive environment. Most of all, she thanks her family for their unconditional love and support.
Emelia Meyers is a Junior at Edmonds Woodway and has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for 11 years. This is her 3rd year in Senior Company after previously spending 4 years in Junior Company as well. Outside of dance, Emelia absolutely loves to act in her school’s Play Production class, which puts on 3 plays a year, and spending time with her friends and family. She would like to thank her wonderful friends and family who always and will continue to support her no matter what, and her dance teachers, who have spent countless hours of their time helping her pursue her passion of performing. And finally, Emelia is so very grateful for all of the wonderful connections she has formed in Company. She is so thankful to be surrounded by such beautiful dancers who inspire her, lift her up, and always make her smile and laugh. Emelia is so excited to perform in this show, and hopes you all enjoy it!
Adison Oliver is a Junior at Edmonds Woodway High School, and has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for 13 years. This is her third year in Senior Company, after spending four years as a Junior Company member. Outside of dance, Adison loves spending time with her family and friends, being a part of school sports, and babysitting. Adison would like to thank her amazing family and friends who support her in everything she does, and her dance teachers who have helped her become the dancer she is today.
Ava Oliver is a 10th grader at Edmonds-Woodway. She has been dancing at Barclay Shelton since she was three years old. This is her second year as a member of Senior Company. Dancing is Ava’s favorite activity, but she also loves cheering at her high school and playing tennis. Ava likes to also be a positive community member at her school and participates as much as she can. Ava will always have a special spot for dance in her heart. She would love to thank all of her friends and family who support her in everything she does. She is also incredibly thankful for her dance teachers and friends who make dancing so fun.
Lucia Rigsby is a sophomore at Shorecrest High School and has been a dancer for thirteen years. This year is her second year in Senior Company after spending one year as an apprentice and four years in Junior Company. When she’s not dancing at Barclay Shelton, Lucia loves to crochet and read, as well as dance on her school’s hip hop team. Lucia is so grateful for her family members who always encourage her to achieve her goals, her dance teachers who constantly inspire her to be a better dancer, and her fellow company members who make dance feel like home.
Kailani Terwilliger is a sophomore at Edmonds-Woodway High School and has been a part of Senior Company for two years. She was also a part of Junior Company for four years and has loved dancing for as long as she can remember. She has made so many friends while dancing and she hopes to continue to dance for the rest of her life. At school Kailani is an active member of Edmonds-Woodway’s ASB where she gets to take part in making her school the best it can be. One of Kailani’s biggest inspirations is her older sister Malia. Kailani always loved to watch her sister dance growing up and she always wanted to do what she did. This year may be their final year dancing together but Kailani will never forget all the memories they made dancing over the last thirteen years. Dance is a huge part of her life and she is very excited to continue her dance journey for the next two years. Barclay Shelton has made a huge impact on her life and she doesn’t know where she would be without them.
Malia Terwilliger is a senior at Meadowdale High school. Malia has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for 14 years. This is her 8th and final year as a company member. Malia is currently taking, jazz, ballet, pop styles, modern, lyrical and is a part of Can Can. Outside of dance Malia enjoys challenging herself with her academics as well as being the secretary of her school’s ASB. Malia also values spending time with her family and friends. She would like to thank her all of the wonderful people that have influenced her dance career. Specifically the teachers whose creativity inspire her, along with her fellow dancers who make every moment worth while. Malia is extremely grateful to share the stage with such a passionate and supportive group of dancers. With this year at Barclay being her last, Malia wishes to continue dancing no matter where she goes.
Sydney Thompson, a sophomore at Wilson Hill Academy, spends most of her days studying and doing homework. Most nights she is at Barclay Shelton where she has danced since the age of three. Sydney was in Junior Company for three years and this is her first year in Senior Company. She is grateful for her family, who have lovingly helped her succeed, and her teachers who provide support and encouragement. When Sydney is not dancing or doing school work, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and training diabetic alert service dogs.
Sylvia Thompson is a senior at Wilson Hill Academy, and this is her fourteenth year at Barclay Shelton. This is her third year in Sr. Company, after four years in Jr. Company. Sylvia plans to continue dancing throughout college with hopes to someday teach. She has been accepted into the Ingredients Trainee Program, a professional Christian dance company in Texas, where she will grow her dance experience and tour with Dance Revolution. When not in the studio, Sylvia enjoys choreographing dances and spending time with her family. A highlight of Sylvia’s year has been getting to work with the fifth and sixth-grade Jr. Company members, whom she has loved getting to know and watching their excitement to dance. She has also enjoyed collaborating with the other seniors and will miss creating with them. Sylvia is grateful for her teachers who have encouraged her and helped shape her into the dancer and person she is today.
Amelia Uran is a Senior at Shorewood High School. She has been a part of Company for eight years, and this is her fourth and final year in Senior Company. She has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for fourteen years. When Amelia is not dancing, she enjoys playing tennis and being a captain on her schools cheer team. She is beyond grateful for all of the experiences and friendships Barclay Shelton has provided her throughout the years, and can’t imagine her life without dance in it. Amelia is thankful for her family, friends and her amazing dance teachers for supporting her unconditionally, and guiding her through her journey as a dancer and young woman.
Maggie Warner is a sophomore at Edmonds-Woodway high school. This is her tenth year dancing at Barclay Shelton, and second year in senior company after four years in junior company, and one year as an apprentice. Maggie is also a cheerleader and tennis player for her school. When she is not dancing, Maggie enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She wants to thank her parents for driving her to and from dance for every rehearsal and for all of the support and opportunities they give her. Maggie also wants to show appreciation to her friends at dance, who make it even more enjoyable that it already is. Most of all, Maggie wants to thank her teachers who have made her into the dancer she has become, and who have provided her such a fun environment.
Chloe Williams is a junior at Edmonds-Woodway highschool, and has been dancing at Barclay for 11 years. This is her second year in Senior Company, after doing 2 years in Junior Company. Outside of dance, Chloe enjoys spending time with friends on the weekend, going to the gym, and taking naps. Chloe would like to thank her family, especially her parents, for giving her the opportunity to dance and for introducing her. She would also like to thank her dance teachers and all of her dance friends who have brought her to this point.
Junior Company
7th & 8th Grade
Annie Booth is a 7th grader at Classical Christian Academy. She has been dancing at Barclay Shelton since preschool and this is her 2nd year as a member of Junior Company. Besides dance, Annie enjoys being with friends, going to her youth group and going on trips with her family. Annie is thankful for her family's support and driving her from Snohomish to dance every night.
Madison (Madi) Daviscourt is in the 7th grade at St. Luke School. She has danced since she was 2 at a few different studios but has been at Barclay Shelton the longest. This is her second year in the Jr. Company. Madison's favorite thing to do in the world is dance. Her favorite styles are ballet and hip-hop. When not dancing, she enjoys skiing, swimming, traveling (especially to Hawaii or Disney), and hanging out with family and friends. She is very grateful to her parents for enrolling her in dance and driving to all her classes. She is also grateful to all her teachers for inspiring her and helping her become a better dancer.
Jane Farrow is a 7th grader at Meadowdale Middle School. Jane has been dancing for 9 years; she has been with Barclay Shelton for 7 of those years. This is her third year in Jr. Company. In addition to dance, Jane plays volleyball for her school and plays the flute. In her spare time, she likes to draw and spend time with her friends. Jane would like to thank her family, friends and fellow Company members who have helped her throughout the years. She would also like to thank her teachers for supporting and encouraging her. She appreciates all the friendships she has created over the past several years at Barclay Shelton.
Samantha Gurnee is an 8th grader at Meadowdale Middle School. She has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for eight years and this is her first year in Junior Company. Outside of dance she enjoys being with family and friends and learning new things at school. Samantha appreciates the artistic and creative outlet that dance has given her. She is grateful for the long, lasting friendships, and for her teachers who have helped her grow as a dancer over the years.
Lucy Inglin is an 8th grader at King’s Junior High. She has been dancing for 10 years and this is her 4th year in Junior Company. When Lucy is not dancing, you will find her playing guitar or performing in musical theatre. She would like to thank her family for their support and her dance teachers who inspire her and encourage her love of dance.
Ava Larson is a 7th grader at College Place Middle School and this is her first year with Junior Company. Ava started dancing at age 4 and has danced with Barclay Shelton for four years. When Ava isn't dancing (either at Barclay Shelton or in her living room), she loves staying active with tennis, volleyball, skiing, baking and spending time with her family and friends. Ava is very grateful for the other Junior Company members welcoming her this year and for the Senior Company dancers who inspire her to be a great dancer.
Cora Lentz is a homeschooled 8th grader and is a part of Classical Conversations. She has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for 10 years and this is her 2nd time in Junior Company. Cora loves to watercolor, read, and go on adventures. She's hardworking, disciplined and studious while also being fun and adventurous. Cora is thankful for her loving family and her wonderful friends at her school, church and dance.
Kate Morgan is an 8th grader at College Place Middle School. This is her 10th year dancing at Barclay Shelton and she has been in Jr Company for 4 years. This year, her dream has come true and she’ll be dancing Can Can! When Kate isn’t at the dance studio, she’s hanging out with her family, having fun downtown with her friends, and helping out at her family’s shop. Kate’s a serious student, is involved in the ASB, managed the football and boy’s basket teams at CPM and loves art and music. Kate wants to thank her parents for the endless rides to and from dance each day and for the support and encouragement from her big brother. She also wants to show her appreciation and love to her Barclay Shelton family and dance girlies, many she has known since she was a toddler.
Rosalie Olson is an 8th grader at Northshore Middle School. This is her 11th year dancing at Barclay Shelton and her 4th year in the Junior company. When Rosa is away from dance you can find her hanging out with friends and acting! She is also a part of her school's student ambassador program. And a National Junior Honors member. Rosa would love to thank all of her family members for supporting her with her choice to keep up with dance. And the community that she dances with. The love and support from her fellow company members give her some long-lasting friendships. Last but not least she is thankful for her choreographers. Who even though are just her dance teachers. They feel like a little more than that. So thank you.
Ella Roark is in seventh grade at Meadowdale Middle School, and has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for nine years. This is her second year in Junior Company. Outside of dance Ella likes to spend time with her friends and family, skateboard, and play basketball. Ella would like to thank her friends for always being there for her, and her dance teachers who have taught her everything she knows about dance. Most of all, she is grateful for her family who has helped her become the dancer and person she is today.
Vienna Rose is in 8th Grade at Madrona K-8. She has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for 9 years. Outside of dance Vienna loves spending time with her Family and hanging out with friends. She loves music and playing guitar. Vienna is grateful for Ms. Stacie and Ms. Nicole who have helped her become the dancer she is today. She also would like to thank her friends in Jr. Company they play a big part on why she loves dance so much.
Nola Ruhlman is an 8th grader at King’s Junior High and this is her third year in Junior Company. She has danced since age three and also tried just about every thing under the sun until she found volleyball! Nola loves every minute she’s dancing at Barclay Shelton and is beyond grateful to be doing what she loves with such a close community of friends and teachers.
Scarlett Tiegen is currently in the seventh grade at College Place Middle School. She has been dancing since the age of three and at Barclay Shelton for the last eight years. This is her third year in the Junior Company, which she loves being a part of! When she isn’t doing her favorite activity, dancing, you can find her out on the ski slopes, soccer field, basketball court, or playing tennis. She loves listening to music and spending time with her family, friends and her two cute kitties. Scarlett would like to thank her family, friends, coaches, teachers, fellow dancers, and her dance instructors who inspire her to do her best and to keep working to be the best dancer she can be.
Elise Timss is in the 8th grade at Einstein Middle School, and has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for nine years. This is her fourth year in Junior Company. Outside of dance Elise enjoys spending time with her friends and family, cooking, creating art, her two cats, and depending on the season, swimming or skiing. Elise is also a member of the Little Lemon Drops Seattle Children's Jr. Guild and enjoys planning their fundraising goals. Elise is thankful for the support of her family, her dance teachers and all of the new friends she has gained at dance throughout the years.
Amelia Upson is in 8th grade and attends St. Luke School. She had been in Junior Company for 3 years and is dancing her 10th year at Barclay Shelton and is excited for the years to come. Her interests outside of dance are hanging out with friends and family. She is overjoyed to be in company this year, but most of all, she is grateful for just simply being at Barclay Shelton because of all the support she has gotten throughout the many years. This does not just come from her parents, it comes from the astonishing teachers who come up with great dances every year that leave her in awe. But, her peers around her are what motivates her to do better and try something new. She had never felt like she had fit in more anywhere.
Alexa Wilson is an 8th grader at King’s, and has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for 7 years. This is her 4th year as part of Junior Company. Outside of the dance studio, Alexa loves to spend time hanging out with her friends, and enjoys participating in soccer and track for her school. Alexa would like to thank her family for their continuous support of her passion for dance. She is grateful for her instructors and the wonderful relationships with her fellow company members that make Barclay Shelton such a special place.
5th & 6th Grade
Brianna Barth is a sixth grader at King’s Elementary and she has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for nine years. This is her second year in Junior Company and she is having a blast! Aside, from dance she likes to draw and paint. She also plays soccer, basketball and enjoys being athletic. Brianna is thankful for her friends, family and the teachers at Barclay Shelton who have taught and inspired her to dance!
Nellie Benn is a 5th grader at Brighton School, and she has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for 7 years. This is her first year in Junior Company. She is very busy with sports, band, and school but always finds time for dance. She loves all of the other Company members and teachers who have always supported her throughout her dancing journey. She is very thankful for all of the people who helped her and are just super awesome kids and adults. She says thanks!
Luella Brown is in fifth grade at Christ the King Catholic School and has been dancing at Barclay Shelton since she was four. This is her first year in Jr. Company. Outside of dance Luella enjoys reading, arts + crafts, and spending time with friends and family. Luella wants to thank her parents for being so supportive to her commitments, her grandparents for driving her to class three times a week, and her teachers for helping her become such a strong dancer. Also she would like to thank her sister Posey for always caring about the little things.
Hadley Christensen is a 5th grader at Sherwood Elementary School. She started dancing at the age of 4 and joined Barclay Shelton in Kindergarten. This marks her sixth year dancing with the studio and her first year as a member of the Junior Company. When Hadley is not dancing she enjoys playing basketball, soccer, hanging out with friends, spending time with family, and playing with her dog Griffey. Hadley is proud to be part of a supportive team of dancers and teachers who challenge her to keep growing and improving in her technique.
Marina Dire is a 6th grader at Sherwood Elementary. She has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for 9 years and this is her first year in Junior Company. Marina loves being active and playing sports. She plays on the Edmonds Woodway feeder basketball team and also plays soccer in the Fall and Spring. When she’s not playing sports or dancing, Marina loves to hang out with her friends, draw and knit. Marina would like to thank her sisters and grandparents for always supporting her and her mom and dad for driving her to all of her dance classes.
Charlotte Garton is in 6th grade and goes to Maplewood co-op. Charlotte has been dancing for 9 years and is in her second year of junior company. Charlotte loves hanging out with friends and family. She is thankful for her family who got her into dance.
Farah Halverson is currently a fifth grader at Syre Elementary. While her family would describe her as a dancer from the moment she could walk, Farah has taken formal training since the age of four. She began at the Gorge Dance Academy in Hood River, OR, and has been with Barclay Shelton for the past three years. Farah is a proud first-year member of Junior Company, and is both humbled and gracious for the opportunity to be part of the team. While dancing might just be her first love, Farah also loves theater, singing, playing team sports, and baking.
Coco Hooks is a 5th grader at Madrona K-8 and has been dancing since she was 3 years old. This is her first year in Junior Company. When she's not dancing, you can find Coco on the soccer field, reading a book or spending time with her friends and family. Coco would like to thank her dance teachers for helping her grow as a dancer. Coco is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Junior Company which allows her to dance with her talented and supportive friends and loves spending time with them.
Kinley Kuala is eleven years old and is a sixth grader at Holy Rosary School in Edmonds. She has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for the past nine years. This is Kinley's first year in junior company and she is loving it! When Kinley isn't dancing, she loves playing sports especially basketball and softball. Kinley is grateful for all her dance teachers who taught her so much and the opportunity to dance in junior company. She appreciates all her friends and family who help grow as a dancer and support her every day.
Natalie Kuehn is in 6th grade at Holy Rosary School in Edmonds. She has been dancing at Barclay Shelton since she was in preschool. This is Natalie’s second year in Junior Company. When she isn’t dancing, Natalie enjoys playing soccer, basketball, volleyball, spending time with her friends and family and all things Taylor Swift! Natalie is grateful for the support of her dance teachers who have pushed her and guided her over the years. She is also thankful to her sister who has inspired her and her parents who signed her up for dance camp at Barclay Shelton when she was 3 years old.
Nadia Leckie is a fifth-grader at Sherwood Elementary. She started dancing at Barclay Shelton at four years old, and this is her first year in Junior Company. When Nadia isn’t on the dance floor (or choreographing her dances), she’s on the soccer field or basketball court, singing and doing anything active. Nadia has a wonderful group of friends in many circles and excellent teachers and coaches who have inspired her. Some of her biggest role models include her older sister Amara, Adison Oliver, and Emily Lin.
Isabella Leitner is a 6th grader at Einstein Middle School and has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for 9 years. This is her second year in Junior Company. When she isn’t dancing she plays soccer, goes skiing, likes to bake, sings her favorite songs and spends time with her friends and family. Isabella is thankful to all her teachers over the years that helped inspire her love for dance. She is also grateful for her parents who encouraged her to follow her dreams and for getting her to all her dance classes.
Morgan Mackerer is in 5th grade at Sherwood Elementary in Edmonds, WA. She is in her seventh year of dancing at Barclay Shelton and her first year in Junior Company. Outside of dance, Morgan enjoys time with her friends, playing soccer and basketball, skiing, and cooking. Morgan would like to thank her dance teachers and her family and friends for all of their support.
Rooney So is a 5th grader at Cedar Park Christian School-Lynnwood. She has been dancing for over 9 years, with this being her first year in Junior Company. Besides dance, Rooney is involved in Jiu-jitsu and loves playing Cello in her school’s orchestra. She is thankful for all the blessings that God has given her and the support from her family.
Piper Suzuki is a 6th grader at Einstein Middle School. She has been dancing for three years and this is her first year as a Junior Company member. When she isn't dancing, Piper enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to Taylor Swift, baking treats and reading books. Piper would like to thank her friends that dance with her, her family that watches her performances, and her teachers, Miss Nicole and Miss Stacie, who help her become a better dancer.
Maya Sylte is a 6th grader at Einstein Middle School. Maya has been dancing at Barclay Shelton since she was in preschool. This June will be her 9th recital! This is her second year in Junior Company. Maya loves to dance, play soccer, summer swim team and hang out with her friends. Maya is thankful for her family and friends who support her love of dance!
Sybrina Thompson is twelve years old and in sixth grade at Cedar Park Christian School. She began dancing at Barclay Shelton when she was 4 years old, this is her first year in Junior Company. Outside of dance Sybrina enjoys singing, baking, and spending time with friends and family. Sybrina loves worshiping and is on her school’s worship team. Sybrina is thankful for the friends she gets to dance with and for her family. She would like to thank her teachers for helping her grow as a dancer and her older sisters for helping her practice at home.
Frankie Traynor is a 6th grader at Holy Rosary School in Edmonds and has been dancing at Barclay Shelton for 8 years. This is her first year dancing for Junior Company. Outside of dance Frankie enjoys playing soccer and softball, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Frankie would like to thank her parents and the parents of her Barclay friends for their unwavering support and willingness to shuttle dancers to and from multiple classes every week. She would also like to express her gratitude to all of her Barclay instructors who, over the years, have encouraged and motivated her and helped to bring forth her love for dance.
Breya Will is a 5th grader at Sherwood Elementary who has been taking dance classes since she was 4 years old, and dancing since before she could walk. This is Breya’s first year in Junior Company. When she’s not dancing, Breya loves swimming, playing volleyball and basketball, baking, organizing, and being a Girl Scout. Breya would like to thank Barclay Shelton, and all of the amazing dance teachers over the years who have been a part of helping her to learn about, and love dance.