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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 2026 🎓

Next up for our 2026 Senior Spotlights is Ella Page!

Ella is graduating from Royal High School this year and will be attending Moorpark College for two years before transferring to CSUN, to study psychology. She plans to continue pursuing her dance career while working toward her goal of becoming a dance teacher and choreographer.

Ella began dancing at the age of four and started competing when she was eight. One of her favorite dance memories was winning 3rd overall at AOM Nationals in 2025 with a self-choreographed solo. Dance has always been a part of her life, largely thanks to her sister, Abbigail Hoogveld, who inspired her love for performing. Over the years, Ella developed a deep passion for expressing her emotions through dance.

Her favorite styles of dance are contemporary and jazz, and her favorite performance with the DC team was “The Plastics”, choreographed by Guynemer Caceres. Although she was only a member of the DC team for three years, Ella feels that the DC family truly welcomed her and gave her a place where she felt supported, valued, and loved. She is incredibly grateful to her teammates and teachers for encouraging her throughout her dance journey and helping her grow both as a dancer and as a person.

Ella! We are so happy to have had you apart of our DC family during your high school years. Even though our time together was short, you have been such an amazing addition to our family and we are so so proud to have taken part in your dance journey. We cannot wait to see all the amazing things you do in your future! We love you! 💟

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 2026 🎓

Next up for our 2026 Senior Spotlights is Ivy Roessell!

Ivy has been dancing for 7 years and has truly loved every moment of it! She started training in all styles in 6th grade but, over time, discovered her passion for hip-hop and now competes as a hip-hop dancer. Her favorite dance she has ever performed in is “The Plastics,” choreographed by Guynemer Caceres (she loves playing Karen Smith). Ivy also wants to give a shoutout to the dance that made her fall in love with hip-hop and dancing overall, “Lean With It,” choreographed by Zach Saunders.

Ivy is extremely grateful for the opportunities DC has given her, including amazing roles in The Nutcracker such as Clara, Star, the Snow Queen, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Dancing has taught Ivy how to truly love herself and work toward goals that may seem impossible.

Ivy is blessed to be attending Pepperdine University on scholarship this fall, where she plans to double major in Political Science and History on a pre-law track. After graduation, Ivy hopes to continue pursuing her passion for law by attending law school and becoming a criminal defense attorney. At Pepperdine, she plans to join the university’s hip-hop troupe, “RnD.” Go Waves!! 🌊

Ivy would like to thank Ms. Joanna, Hannah, and Guynemer for the impact they have had on her life and for helping her fall in love with dance through such a loving and supportive environment. Ivy will forever cherish her dance home and family. 🫶

Ivy we are going to miss you so much, but are so excited to see all the amazing things you are going to accomplish! We are so proud of all of your endeavors and you always pushing yourself to new heights. You are going to do great in anything you set your mind to! Don’t forget to visit! Your DC family loves you so much! 💜