Eligibility
All 2019 Tour Vickie Sheer Award Recipients and 2019 National Title Participants are eligible for the Sheer Ambassador 2020 Program!

Requirement
Record a 30 second video or write a 50 word story about why dance is an important part of your life; and post on social media tagging @sheerelite and #sheerambassador. Submit a color 8x10 head shot to gary.sheerelite@gmail.com with Sheer Ambassador 2020 Program and full name, age and studio in subject. Post has to be viewable and head shot has to be received before attending event. 2019 national title winners automatically qualify for the 2020 ambassador program and are excluded from the requirements.

Mission
Providing opportunities to young people who are dedicated to using dance as a form of exchange and communication locally and internationally.

Objective
Emerging artists using dance to enrich communities; having impact in a world where dance will live on.

Benefits
-Unlimited complimentary workshop classes at any 2020 Tour Event with paid competition, excluding 2020 National and Ballet Intensive!
-Opportunity to assistant Sheer Faculty at any 2020 Tour; with each Sheer Faculty’s approval and discretion.
-Assistance with giving out medals and trophies at participating 2020 Tour Event; excluding any category competing in.
-Chance to a featured social media or web mention during 2020 Tour!
-Special recognition at 2020 National Banquet when attending!
-Branded item to keep and wear at event!
-Pre-Eligible for 2020 National Title Competition!

2019 National Title Winners and all National Vickie Sheer Award Recipients
All the above plus
-2019 national title winners automatically qualify for the 2020 ambassador program and are excluded from the above requirements.
-Special personal announcement at event attending!
-Special photo opp with faculty at event attending!
-Special feature on Sheer Elite website, app, newsletter or social media when a 250 word essay about how dance has impacted your life; has been submitted to gary.sheerelite@gmail.com.

Las Vegas National Title Winners
Ms Small Wonders
Olivia Harrington
Starr's Studio of Dance
Mr Small Wonders
Kody Higginbotham
Dance Center of Spokane
Ms. Junior               
Camila Carrizales
Total Pro
Ms. Pre-Teen
Ava Zisko
Pittsburgh Ballet House
Ms. Pre-Teen
Meredith Bethzua Barajas Ibarra
Estudio de Danza Cuerpo en Movimiento
Mr. Pre-Teen            
Roberto Antonio Ortega Aleman
NorthSide Dance Project
Ms. Teen                  
Regina Cedillo
Total Pro
Mr. Teen                   
Rodrigo Lopez
Total Pro
Mr. Senior                 
Deanna Dwyer
Dance Center of Spokane
Mr. Senior                 
Kelson Cubley
Dance Center of Spokane
 
1st Annual Vickie Sheer Award Winner
Michelle Fricker           
On Stage Dance Academy

2nd Annual Vickie Sheer Award Winner
Alyssa Brittan            
On Stage Dance Academy

Las Vegas National Title Contestants
Small Wonders
Addison Price
Carola Espadas Polanco
Gia Torzilli
Isabella Valencia
Olivia Harrington
Savanah Proctor
Kody Higginbotham
Junior
Camila Carrizales
Pre-Teen
Alexa Valencia
Anabelle O’Neill
Regina Rubiano
Roberto Antonio Ortega
Ava Zisko
Meredith Bethzua Barajas
Teen
Regina Cedillo
Tate Jessup
Rodrigo Lopez
Senior
Alexis Jackson
Alyssa Brittan
Deanna Dwyer
Summer Riddell
Kelson Cubley

Buffalo, NY
Small Wonders  
Sophia Blanco
Traditions Academy of Dance
Junior Female
Robin Ricketts
Traditions Academy of Dance
Junior Male
Liam Harris
Clark Academy Dance Company
Pre-Teen
Jillian Kho
Traditions Academy of Dance
Teen
Alycia Hebert
Traditions Academy of Dance
Senior  
Abigail Harris
Traditions Academy of Dance

Cancun, MX
Small Wonders  
LIA VALERIA NOVELO
ACADEMIA DE DANZA ANUENUE
Junior Female
VALENTINA CHAN GARCIA
ESTUDIO DANZART MERIDA
Pre-Teen Female
NEYDI VALLADO FERRAEZ
ESTUDIO DANZART MERIDA
Teen Female
LUZ MARIEL SOSA VILLANUEVA
MILNE ACADEMIA DE DANZAS
Teen Male
JUAN CANO
DANCE CONTAINER CANCUN
Senior Female
ABRIL VALLADO FERRAEZ
ESTUDIO DANZART MERIDA

Cincinnati, OH
Small Wonders  
Loren Norman
Dance ELITE Performance Academy
Junior Female
Nova Hunter
Stage 1 Dance Academy
Junior Male
William Collins
Dance Works
Pre-Teen
Laney Stefanyak
Center Stage Dance Studio
Teen
Callie Weinman
Barbara Ann School of Dance
Senior  
Amaya Arrayo
Dance ELITE Performance Academy
Kaia Hunter
Stage 1 Dance Academy

Denver
Small Wonders  
Zoe Talmich
Flatirons Dance
Junior
Alayna Balser
Parker Dance
Pre-Teen
Nicole Hamilton
Revolution Dance
Teen Female
Gabriella Rae
Revolution Dance
Senior  
Kayla Dishuck
Parker Dance

Great Falls, MT
Small Wonders  
Collyns Yurek
Sole Dance Academy
Junior
Hannah Lickfold
The Studio of Dance and Arts
Pre-Teen
Julia Kanau
Dance Syndicate
Teen
Morgan Pierce
Dance Syndicate
Senior  
Madison Cocks
Leader School of Dance

Guadalajara, MX
Small Wonders  
EVELYN SOFIA RODRIGUEZ
BALLET CLASICO AGUASCALIENTES, ESCUELA DE DANZA
Junior
CONSTANZA MEDINA SALCEDO
BALLET CLASICO AGUASCALIENTES, ESCUELA DE DANZA
Pre-Teen
MEREDITH BARAJAS
ESTUDIO DE DANZA CUERPO EN MOVIMIENTO
VALERIA SOLORZANO
SPOT DANCE
Teen
ISABELLA ZUÑIGA RUELAS
PATY GEYER DANCE CENTER
Senior Male
IGNACIO CHARRETON
Tap Dance Studio
Senior Female
ANA SOFIA DIAZ FLORES
LA DANSE STUDIO

Lancaster, PA
Small Wonders  
Ava Smith
Paula Scriva Dance Studio
Junior
Alexa Felson
Zodiacs Danzn Academy
Pre-Teen Female
Mackenzie Edelstein
Precision Dance
Pre-Teen Male
Evan Wingard
One Good Turn Dance Company
Teen
Nicole Trkula
Paula Scriva Dance Studio
Senior  
Katie Kunselman
Paula Scriva Dance Studio

Las Vegas, NV
Small Wonders  
Holidai Fraizier
Studio 305, Home of The Rolle Project
Junior
Karissa Horton
Dance Connection
Pre-Teen
Rayne Montgomery
Studio 305, Home of The Rolle Project
Teen Female
Krista Hoo
Dance Connection
Teen Male
Kaimi High
Dance Connection
Senior  
Caitlyn Benanan
Dance Connection

Mansfield, MA
Small Wonders  
Erin Murphy
Pembroke School of Performing Arts
Junior
Lilly Tuffin
The Dance Factory
Pre-Teen
Sophia Saphir
The Dance Factory
Teen Female
Lily Romanelli
Pembroke School of Performing Arts
Teen Male
Jarred Madeiros
Pembroke School of Performing Arts
Senior  
Emma Grace DeStasio
Independent

Monterrey, MX
Small Wonders   
Isabella Ortiz
Andreina Studio de Danza
Junior
Tamara Guzman
Northside Dance Project
Pre-Teen Female
Janeth Anaid Flores
Carla Eugenia Escuela de Danza
Pre-Teen Male
Roberto Ortega
Northside Dance Project
Teen
Michelle Saldivar
Carla Eugenia Escuela de Danza
Senior   
Carolina Sancipiriani
Carla Eugenia Escuela de Danza

Panama City, Panama
Small Wonders Female
Alessia Haas
Conservatorio de Danzas de Panama
Small Wonders Male
Rodrigo Reyes
Passus Estudio Panama
Junior
Fatima Bodden
Silvia Rico Academy
Pre-Teen
Karla Ceballos
Ballet Academy by Maruja Herrera
Teen
Gina Quiodettis
Ballet Academy by Maruja Herrera
Senior
Mary Gaby Alvarez
Scaladancers

Pittsburgh, PA
Small Wonders  
Jaelyn Ward
Abby Lee Dance Company
Junior Female
Ava Sefcheck
Houck Dance Studio By Ariel
Junior Male
Max Trout
The Dance Factory
Pre-Teen
Ava Zisko
Pittsburgh Ballet House
Teen
Sara Ashley Hunt
Abby Lee Dance Company
Senior  
Emily Liebal
PBR Dance

Portsmouth, VA
Small Wonders  
Genevieve Immello
Unlimited Dance Dynamics, Inc
Junior
Frankie Campos
Enocre Dance Center
Pre-Teen
Isabella Nixon
Danceland II
Teen
Kayla Beardslee
Danceland II
Teen Male
Christopher Harmon
Danceland II
Senior Female
Sara Burtner
Twinkle Toes Performing Arts Company

Queretaro, MX
Small Wonders  
ISABELLA FELIX
CARO CANTU DANCE STUDIO
Junior Female
AKARI HIRAYAMA
TOTAL PRO
Pre-Teen Female
LUNA VALERIA CASTAÑEDA
STUDIO BURGOA
Pre-Teen Male
PATRICIO LOPEZ
FLASHDANCE STUDIO
Teen
SOFIA DIAZ TRUJEQUE
ESTREJAZZ ESCUELA DE DANZA
Senior  
ROBERTA SOTO BORJA
FLASHDANCE STUDIO

Spokane, WA
Small Wonders  
Rylee Denney
Dance Unlimited
Junior
Sophee Mott
Fabulous Feet Dance Studio
Pre-Teen
Annabelle O’Neill
Dance Center of Spokane
Teen
Avery Denney
Dance Unlimited
Sarah Moua
Dance Motionz
Senior Male
Kelson Cubley
Dance Center of Spokane
Senior Female
Deanna Dwyer
Dance Center of Spokane

Springfield, MA
Small Wonders  
Olivia Harrington
Starr's Studio of Dance
Junior Female
Samantha Papa
The Dance Connection
Pre-Teen
Anastasia Sidiropoulos
Landrum School of Performing Arts
Teen Female
Summer Mastriano
The Dance Connection
Teen Male
Paul Petzoldt
North Country School of Dance
Senior  
Veronica Wilson
The Dance Connection

Stamford, CT
Small Wonders  
Alexis Austin
Brava Dance Center
Junior
Bella Schwartz
Dance Factory Ridgefield
Pre-Teen Female
Charlie Semon
Stagelite Academy of Performing Arts
Pre-Teen Male
Jayden Diaz
Stagelite Academy of Performing Arts
Teen Female
Mia Ciociano
Independent
Senior  
Kailey Titus
Conservatory of Dance