Grade in School: 10th

Accomplishments: School dance team, honor roll every year, "I make my momma proud on Mother's Day!"

Favorite Person: My sister, Chelsey, because she has always guided me in the right direction and set the right examples for me, and she has always been there for me. I love her!

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday — Partaay Dayy!

I am like Skittles — taste the rainbow! Haha!

Grade in School: 5th

Interests: Dance and gymnastics

Favorite Person: My best friend, Caity, because she is always there for me.

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday, because it is the last day of the school for the week.

I am hilarious!

Grade in School: K

Favorite Person: My sister, Jordan, because she loves me.

Favorite Day of the Week: Monday, because I get to go to dance.

I am a loving little sister.

Grade in School: 9th

Accomplishments: Student Council Member, National Junior Honor Society, High School Band, A-Honor Roll, Poms Team.

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday because it's the end of a school week!

I am a responsible, caring person that is fun to be around.

Grade in School: 6th

Accomplishments: Percussion in 6th Grade Band

Favorite Person: Michael Jackson — he inspired me to dance!

Favorite Day of the Week: Saturday (No School!)

I am a Cardinals fan!!!

Grade in School: 7th

Accomplishments: Springfield Scholars Program. I have performed in 7 shows at the Springfield Little Theatre and was a munchkin in the National Tour of The Wizard of Oz.

Favorite Person: My best friend, Terra, because she is always there for me and always supports me!

Favorite Day of the Week: Saturday because it's my only down day!

I am  a generally happy person and really sarcastic!

Grade in School: 9th

Accomplishments: I am an active church member, on my school dance team, I've been dancing since I was 2 years old.

Favorite Person: My best friend, Abbie. She's my best friend in the entire world and I can rely on her for everything.

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday because I can RELAX!

I am funny and spontaneous.

Grade in School: 11th

Accomplishments: I have been dancing since I was three and have competed in national competitions since the age of 7. I've attended a Rockette Camp at Radio City Music Hall and have been on my school dance team during my freshman and sophomore year. I was a World Language Club officer this past year and am also involved in Student-2-Student and Girls Service Society.

Favorite Person: My mom is my favorite person because she has believed in me from the beginning and is always there for me, encouraging me in all I do.

Favorite Day of the Week: Sunday is my favorite day because I love going to church and spending time with my family. 

I am a follower of Christ.

Grade in School: 11th

Accomplishments: Student Council, Honor Roll, Science Olympiad, Girls Service Society, Varsity Track, World Language Club

Favorite Person: Britney Steele, because she inspires my dancing soul.

Favorite Day of the Week: Wednesday, because I get to come to dance and dance a lot!!!

I am a soul sister.

Grade in School: 3rd

About Me: My favorite color is bright green. I love to dance, do art projects and read.

Favorite Place: My favorite place to visit is Disney World because of the cool rides.

When I grow up... I want to be a dancer.

Grade in School: 4th

Interests & Hobbies: Hailey has been dancing at Ann's for almost seven years. She was thrilled to be chosen as Standout Jazz Dancer of Nuvo Dance Convention in Kansas City this year. She earned a scholarship for her performance to attend a dance convention in New York or LA. This year she has danced with the Never Saw Blue and the Dr. Feelgood team which has earned many awards. Hailey enjoyed performing on stage at the Springfield Little Theater in Cinderella. Besides dance, Hailey loves soccer and art. She enjoys camping and volunteering in the community. Hailey coordinated a neighborhood food drive to help feed the hungry in her community along with her sister and two other friends. She loves her Sunday School class at Second Baptist Church where she gets the opportunity to volunteer to help others. She also planned and coordinated a Halloween Costume Drive to collect used Halloween costumes for elementary students who could not afford to buy them. 

Favorite Person: "Too hard to decide!" She loves all of her family and friends.

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday because she gets to hang out with all her friends. 

I am going to be a dance teacher when I grow up!

Grade in School: 1st

Accomplishments: Whitney has been dancing since she was two years old and has been on the competition team for two years now. She loves gymnastics and soccer. She won first place in her age division last year in her gymnastic meet. Whitney loves nature and to go camping with her family. She danced in her school talent show this year to Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini. Whitney loves to volunteer with her Second Baptist Sunday School class to help feed the hungry children in her community. She was voted the "Character Student of the Month" at her school. Whitney also loved performing in the play Cinderella at Landers Theater.

Favorite Person: Miss Ann and Miss Lauren because they teach her how to dance good.

Favorite Day of the Week: Wednesday because it starts with 'W' just like 'Whitney!'

I am happy when I am dancing on stage.

Grade in School: K

About Me: I am in Kindergarten. I love the color blue, my cousin has a pretty blue car. I like to swim and dance, those are my favorite things. I have a dog named Shelby and a cat named Snowbell. 

Favorite Day of the Week: "Monday because I have PE at school on that day."

Grade in School: 9th

Accomplishments: I was invited to go to a leadership conference in Washington, D.C.; I was accepted into National Juniors Honor Society, and have been able to keep a good GPA in school.

Favorite Person: My best friend, Rachel. She is kind, funny, and always there for me.

Favorite Day of the Week: Thursday, because it is over half way through the week, and I have dance on Thursday!

I am a kind, caring person who loves to laugh and make others laugh!

Grade in School: 4th

Accomplishments: Hannah has been dancing with APAC since she was three years old. She would live at the studio if she could! She is a member of the Student Council  and is an A-Honor Roll student. Hannah is a member of the Relay for Life team Faces of Hope and recently raised $122 for Relay. She also donated her hair this year to Locks of Love. Hannah also volunteers in the church nursery every Sunday. 

Favorite Person: Erica Bough because she's super nice and she's my cousin. She's a great dancer and she loves me.

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday because it's the last day of the school week.

I am a dancer.

Grade in School: 10th

Accomplishments: Principal's Honor Roll, Student Council

Favorite Person: My brother because he's the beez neez!

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday because it's the beginning of the weekend!

I am my own person.

Grade in School: 12th

Accomplishments: Dancing for 6 years and part of APAC Company for 3 years;  high school dance team for 4 years, and Senior Captain; cast & dancer in HS drama musicals for 4 years, and dance captain 3 years; Springfield Regional Opera, dance captain for Hot Mikado; I.B. Diploma graduate candidate; National Honor Society;  Academic Class Rank #1; Member of Medical Explorers.; CoxHealth student volunteer; American Heart Association Basic Life Skills & CPR certified; Safe Sanctuaries certified volunteer with United Methodist Church; Psychology Club, President; Green Team; Student Council; and Girls for Good.

Favorite Person: My daddy. He is a hard working person whom I admire and love.

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday, because I usually get time to spend with friends.

I am going to be a doctor and lead a medical mission in Africa.

Grade in School: 4th

Accomplishments: Kylee is an aspiring singer and has been in Honor Choir at school. She is on the A/B Honor Roll. She enjoys gymnastics, drawing, jewelry making and painting. She was also a mouse in the Springfield Little Theater production of Cinderella.

Favorite Person: "My friend, Crosby, because she smiles all the time and she's a good dancer."

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday because we get out of school one hour early every Friday.

I am an awesome dancer; I always smile; and have lots of friends.

Grade in School: 1st

About Me: I am in 1st Grade. My favorite color is pink because it is pretty.

Favorite Person: My mom is my favorite person because she is fun.

I am going to be a doctor when I grow up.

Grade in School: 4th

Accomplishments: Lexi is in a club at school called Sense of Pride which is an organizaton to help other children. She attends church at Wesley United Methodist Church.

Favorite Person: Jesus because he is AWESOME! and he made the Earth.

Favorite Day of the Week: Wednesday because we have Kindergarten buddies at school that day.

I am a lover of dance!

Grade in School: Preschool

About Me & My Favorite Things: Miss C is 3-1/2 yrs old and has an older brother Cross and little sister Crosby Jude. She loves painting, puzzles, barbie games and anything bling-bling!!! She also loves dancing with her cousins Campbell and Brody!

Dancing Experience: She began dancing in a "mommy and me" class at 18 months and has been dancing at Ann's since June 2011. She loves Miss Ann and Miss Lauren!!!!

Grade in School: 7th

Accomplishments: I'm in the National Junior Honors Society, on the Honor Roll, and a cheerleader. I received a 1 (perfect) rating in solo and ensemble performing a flute trio. I am also very active in my youth group including youth choir and attended a mission trip to Harvesters in Kansas City.

Favorite Person: My great grandma McKinney is my favorite person because she is always so grateful for everything and she is very faithful in her belief in Christ.

Favorite Day of the Week: Thursday because once it's Thursday you know you're more than half way through the week!

I am blonde. (HaHa)  I am also very clumsy off stage.

Grade in School: 10th

Accomplishments: Student Council, Dance Team, Track Team, IB, Medical Explorers

Favorite Person: My brother because he's a chill person and we get along.

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday because I get to be with friends!

I am committed!

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Grade in School: 9th

Accomplishments: Honor Roll, I volunteer at the Boys & Girls Club of Springfield, a part of FCA at my school. I've danced since I was 18-months old, I have competed in dance for the past 8 years. I was cheerleading captain my 8th grade year. I have also received various dance scholarships and was West Coast Elite Dancer.

Favorite Person: My brother because he's always there for me.

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday because that's when I get down, like Rebecca Black says.

I am smart but mighty.

Grade in School: 3rd

Accomplishments: I have danced since I was 18-months old and have been on competition team since I was 5 years old. I have won several dance scholarships. I also won the title 2011 Mini Miss Masquerade and 2011 Mini Miss StarPower. I take gymnastics and I love to swim on the Swim Team.

Favorite Person: My mom because she loves me.

Favorite Day of the Week: Wednesday because it is a fun day!

I am a star!

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Grade in School: 10th

Accomplishments: I am involved in Key Club, Youth Alive, Honor Roll, and a current member on my school dance team.

Favorite Person: My mom because she's always there for me no matter what!

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday because it's the start of the weekend!

I am a hard worker.

Grade in School: 9th

Accomplishments: A-Honor Roll, on the school dance team, and have been dancing since I was 3 and have been with APAC all 11 years!

Favorite Person: My mom because she's always there for me and is my best friend.

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday nights because I perform at the football games with the dance team.

I am... Holly Powell.

Grade in School: 9th

Accomplishments: I am enrolled in all honors classes.

My Favorites: My favorite subject is English because I love to write. My favorite food is cereal, it's yummy. My favorite color is purple.

If I could do anything I wanted, I would... choose to skydive!

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Grade in School: 3rd

Accomplishments: Hayley has been dancing in the APAC Company for 3 years. She is a member of the strikers soccer team, plays basketball and swims for the Hickory Hills Country Club swim team. Hayley also performed in the Springfield Little Theatre production of Sleeping Beauty Jr. this past summer. 

Favorite Person: "My favorite people are God and my family because they love and take care of me."

Favorite Day of the Week: Thursday is my favorite day of the week because I get to go to dance with Miss Ann, Miss Lauren and my friends.

I am grateful because I have a wonderful little sister, Lauren.

Grade in School: Kindergarten

Accomplishments: I has taken dance for two years and this is her first year in the APAC Company. She was a teeny genie in the Springfield Little Theatre production of Aladdin Jr. and also performed in Sleeping Beautry Jr. this past summer. Lauren also loves to play on her soccer team, the Wildcats.

Favorite Person: "My favorite person is my big sister, Hayley, because I love her."

Favorite Day of the Week: Thursday is my favorite day of the week because it's my last day of school for the week (no school for me on Fridays!).

I am happy because I love my family.

Grade in School: 3rd

Interests & Hobbies: I love EVERYTHING about dancing! This is my first year in the APAC Company and I'm super excited. I also like to travel especially to visit my cousins, aunt and grandparents in the UK. I'm a really good swimmer and I love to go the beach. I always love meeting new friends.

Favorite Day of the Week: Any of the days that I have dance!

I am... a fun and compassionate person.

Grade in School: 11th

Accomplishments: I am an A-Honor Roll student, a member of the National Honor Society, a member of the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP), on the All-Youth Planning Committee for Relay for Life, Student Council participant, and the Spirit Coordinator of Ann's Performing Arts Centre. I have been competitive dancing since I was seven and have danced at Ann's since I was ten.

Favorite Person: My favorite person in the world is my sister. She inspires me to be the best I can be every single day. Thank you sissy for your unending support and love.

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday — you gotta get down on Friday!

I am a Harry Potter enthusiast and a bona fide nerd.

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Grade in School: 2nd

About Me: I am a 2nd grader. My favorite class is "cubs" because we do math in there.

Favorite Person: My mom is my favorite person because she is fun and loves me.

Favorite Place: Florida because it is always hot on the beach.

Grade in School: 5th

Hobbies & Interests: I am a 5th Grader. I like to play my XBox 360.

Favorite Place: My favorite place is Africa.

When I grow up: I hope to go hunt wildebeast in Africa and I would like to be on the Jabowacki dance crew.

Grade in School: 7th

Accomplishments: Honor Roll student, Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader, coolness!, survived the one-mile test, and dancing.

Favorite Person: My big sister, Olivia. She is always there for me and supports me with every decision I make.

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday because I gotta get down!

I am the black swan!

Grade in School: 12th

Accomplishments: Art Commissioner on Cabinet, Newspaper Editor, President's Honor Roll, school dance team, has read all the Harry Potter books and ran a whole mile once. Is a great cook because her milkshakes bring all the boys to the yard!

Favorite Person: My sister, Caroline, because she is beautiful on the inside and out!! I cry every time she performs because I know she will grow up to be great and I am so proud of her.

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday because everybody's looking forward to the weekend!

I am Sasha Fierce.

Grade in School: 6th

Accomplishments: I love to write. This year I was awarded 1st Place, 2nd Place and two 3rd Place and two Honorable Mentions for pieces entered in the LAD Fair Writing Contest of Southwest Missouri. I am an A-Honor Roll student; was voted "Most Caring" and "Most Artistic" by my classmates. I also won 1st Place for girls in the one mile "Race for Kali" fundraiser. I take longer to get ready than a prom queen!

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday is my favorite day of the week because I am looking forward to a weekend of friends and dancing.

I am a diva and was born to be on stage.

Grade in School: 11th

Accomplishments: I have been dancing since I was six years old and I have been on the poms team since my sophomore year. I did competitive cheer for five years. I am an Honor Student as well as a member in Chamber Choir. 

Favorite Person: My mother. She is my inspiration and my best friend. 

Favorite Day of the Week: National Ginger Day!

I am like dynamite... comes in a small package but has a big explosion!

Grade in School: 5th

Accomplishments: Megan started dance when she was 18 months old and has been hooked since. She began competing at age 5 in 2006. She is an "A" student.  After being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2007, she has done several commercials, national and local. If you know Megz... you know she would never turn down a moment in the spotlight! She has been very involved with charity work, for Children's Miracle Network, St. Jude, and HOPE Sertoma, in an attempt to help other families who are facing the same types of struggles. She has been tumor free for 4 years now and continues to be an inspiration to everyone around her.

Favorite Person: Cait Harris because she's always been really sweet to me, and she lets me spend the night!

Favorite Day of the Week: Every day that I have dance!

I am blessed to be cancer free and be able to dance.

Grade in School: 4th

Accomplishments: I play the violin. I dance in the group "A Mother's Prayer" that won 1st Overall. I am a good friend and a good sister. I attend 4th grade.

Favorite Person: "I have too many!"

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday — no homework and no school!

I am a good dancer.

Grade in School:  5th Grade
 
Accomplishments:  School Orchestra (violinist), Student Council, Step Club, competitive cheerleading. Her artwork has been displayed at the Springfield Art Museum. She has been dancing since she was 2 years old. She has competed with Ann's for three years. 
 
Favorite Person:  My favorite person is my cousin, Sterling Masters, because she dances on tour for a Broadway show, and I want to be just like her when I grow up!
 
Favorite Day of the Week:  My favorite day of the week is Thursday, because I had a cat named Thursday who was brought home on a Thursday!

I am... a shy, sweet, sensitive, and artistic little girl.

Grade in School: 1st

Accomplishments: Campbell is a 1st grader. She has been dancing since the age of 3 and this will be her third year in company. Other than dance, Campbell is fun and loves to swim. She swam competitively this summer and took home three 1st place ribbons in the all-city meet. When at home, Campbell loves to ride her bike and play with her two younger brothers.

Favorite Food: Cheese Pizza!

Favorite Person: "My family, and Miss Ann! She is AWESOME!!"

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday — it's the weekend!

If I could go anywhere in the world, I would go... to Paris.

Grade in School: 2nd

Accomplishments: Torrance is an avid snow skier, gymnast and an aspiring artist. This is her second competitive year at APAC, and her third year of dancing. She also was in the Jungle Book production at Springfield Little Theatre in the Summer of 2009. She attends 2nd grade.

Favorite Person: My mommy because she loves me!

Favorite Day of the Week: Friday because I get to play all weekend!

I am a very happy dancer!!!