SSOD Dancer Katherine Whitlock Featured on WTOC
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SSOD Dancer Katherine Whitlock Featured on WTOC

Anyone who knows Katherine Whitlock knows she’s an amazing dancer. What you may not know is that she was born with Spina Bifida. This has not stopped her from working towards her goal of dancing in college, and one day, professionally. Savannah CBS station WTOC recently did a feature on Katherine and her amazing story....

SSOD Alumni Reunite for 20th Anniversary Performance
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SSOD Alumni Reunite for 20th Anniversary Performance

In honor of Statesboro School of Dance’s 20th Anniversary Spring Performance, SSOD alumni reunited to perform. Those participating included a dozen students who graduated from SSOD during 2002-2021. Below are some pictures from the performance.  

SSOD Alumni Participate in UGA’s Tap Dawgs
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SSOD Alumni Participate in UGA’s Tap Dawgs

SSOD Alumni Bailey Gunter and Ansley Whitlock recently performed with the Tap Dawgs, a tap dance group at the University of Georgia. Bailey also serves are their PR Chair. See below for a few pictures from their Spring Showcase.

SSOD Alum Haley Parrish College Dance Fundraiser
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SSOD Alum Haley Parrish College Dance Fundraiser

Former SSOD student Haley Parrish, now a student at the University of Georgia, recently choreographed the winning routine in UGA’s Greek Grind. SDT Greek Grind is an annual dance competition between all Panhellenic sorority chapters at UGA. All proceeds are donated to Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), and 94 cents of every dollar raised directly...

Former SSOD Student Ashley Wade to Dance with Disney
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Former SSOD Student Ashley Wade to Dance with Disney

Former SSOD student Ashley Wade, a current student at Georgia College, was recently hired as a Walt Disney Character Performer! Ashley will be working at the Walt Disney World property in Orlando, Florida! Congratulations Ashley!!

SSOD Student Ella Webb Wins at Winter Princess Pageant
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SSOD Student Ella Webb Wins at Winter Princess Pageant

SSOD student Ella Webb, the daughter of Scott and Mary Beth Webb, recently competed in the Screven County Winter Princess Pageant. This event, hosted by the Screven County High School FCCLA and Screven County Middle School FFA celebrates the exceptional students who attend Screven County Schools. Ella took home Best Talent and Most Outstanding at...

SSOD Alum makes UGA’s Tap Dawgs
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SSOD Alum makes UGA’s Tap Dawgs

Congratulations to SSOD alum Bailey Gunter for making the University of Georgia’s Tap Dawgs!! Tap Dawgs is a student organization at the University of Georgia dedicated to keeping the art of tap dancing alive. They choreograph their own dances and perform them at events around the community.  We are very proud of you Bailey!

SSOD Alumnus Ashley Wade Performs in Nutcracker
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SSOD Alumnus Ashley Wade Performs in Nutcracker

SSOD alumnus Ashley Wade has continued to dance since graduating, dancing with Georgia College and State University’s dance program. In this year’s performance of ‘Nutcracker’, Ashley is dancing the part of the Snow Queen! Congratulations Ashley! Performances are December 7-9 at the Russell Auditorium at GCSU in Milledgeville. More Info + Tickets: https://www.macon365.com/event/the-nutcracker-22nd-anniversary-production/ 

Miss Caroline to Compete for Miss Georgia!
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Miss Caroline to Compete for Miss Georgia!

Our own Caroline Burnette is headed to the Miss Georgia pageant! August 30, Caroline was crowned “Miss International City” in Warner Robins, which is a preliminary pageant to the Miss Georgia pageant, part of the Miss America program. From the Macon Telegraph, ” In the Miss portion of the pageant, Caroline Burnette was crowned Miss International City. A...