» Department Honors & Awards

Scholarly Research Activities & Awards

• Katie Cleek: Acting Methods for Dance Performance
• Adrienne Paula: Environmental Effects on Dance Training
• Kaia Goddard & Kurt Horney: Creating a Notation System for Tap
• Mandy Fond: Mindfulness Techniques for Contemporary Dance

Nancy Dickson-Lewis Outstanding Choreographer

In recognition of excellence in the art and craft of choreography

• Spencer Seebach

Quiet Excellence

In recognition of quiet excellence in dance

• Marci Mills

National Honor Society in Dance Arts Induction

Having completed requirements of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts and demonstrated outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in dance

• Macy Deppe
• Skylar Draper
• Cailey Fono
• Kevin Ivins
• Alyssa Salvador
• Ashton Titus

National Honor Society in Dance Arts

In national recognition of artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement

• Isabelle Boyer
• Lauren Bramlett
• Sarah Childs
• Katie Cleek
• Donny Collinson
• Haleigh Drees
• Kaylah Drees
• Taylor Fine
• Jared Goore
• Mia Harris
• Lindsay Light
• Shea Litle
• Cole Neville
• Spencer Seebach
• Kylie Steuben
• Karen Yamasaki

Department Honors

In recognition of a senior who has exhibited professional demeanor and contributed to the department while maintaining at 3.7 GPA

• Grace Armbruster
• Taylor Bolger
• Isabelle Boyer
• Lauren Bramlett
• Caroline Carton
• Sarah Childs
• Katie Cleek
• Donny Collinson
• Georgia Conlin
• Haleigh Drees
• Kaylah Drees
• Taylor Fine
• Jared Goore
• Mia Harris
• Ally Hwu
• Shea Litle
• Alexis Mankoff
• Marci Mills
• Mady Mrachek
• Cole Neville
• Adrienne Paula
• Katie Rodeghiero
• Spencer Seebach
• Kylie Steuben
• Rylee Takahashi
• Karen Yamasaki

Academic Excellence in all Areas of Study

In recognition of academic excellence in all areas of study for a graduating senior

• Lauren Bramlett
• Ally Hwu

“Outstanding Artistry” Award

Recognition for outstanding artistic contribution to all artistic work

• Taylor Bolger
• Katie Cleek
• Donny Collinson
• Haleigh Drees
• Kaylah Drees
• Cole Neville
• Ione Ogawa
• Adrienne Paulu
• Spencer Seebach
• Karen Yamasaki

Fannie Kalis Award

Special recognition for outstanding contribution in dance by a junior

• Kevin Ivins
• Ashton Titus

Donna Cucunato Award

Special recognition for outstanding contribution and achievement in dance by a graduating senior

• Lauren Bramlett

Outstanding Scholarly Research

In recognition of outstanding scholarly research

• Alexis Zhdanov

Nancy Dickson-Lewis Outstanding Choreographer

In recognition of excellence in the art and craft of choreography

• Sara Iisaka

National Honor Society in Dance Arts Induction

Having completed requirements of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts and demonstrated outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in dance

• Isabelle Boyer
• Lauren Bramlett
• Sarah Childs
• Katie Cleek
• Donny Collinson
• Haleigh Drees
• Kaylah Drees
• Taylor Fine
• Jared Goore
• Mia Harris
• Lindsay Light
• Shea Litle
• Cole Neville
• Ione Ogawa
• Spencer Seebach
• Kylie Steuben
• Karen Yamasaki

National Honor Society in Dance Arts

In national recognition of artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement

• Anna Clay
• Anne Elise Garrison
• Bri Gonzalez
• Alie Kryder
• Taylor McGuire
• Dani Mullan
• Morgyn Pottorf
• Max Prosser
• Savannah Sauer
• Matthew Schroeder

Department Honors

In recognition of a senior who has exhibited professional demeanor and contributed to the department while maintaining at 3.7 GPA

• Lauren Anderson
• Chloe Andersson
• Mackenzie Baumert
• Jack Bianchi
• Lauren Blunt
• Meghan Caito
• Anna Clay
• Anne Elise Garrison
• Brianna Gonzalez
• Gracie Head
• Madison Heniff
• Sara Iisaka
• Tylor Johnson
• Alie Kryder
• Bella Kuehl
• Jen Ledbury
• Olivia Liberati
• Amy Magsam
• Rosemarie Maribella
• Tayler McGuire
• Daisy McMillen
• Dani Mullan
• Meg Niedfeldt
• Bri Noe
• Kiley Panasuk
• Morgyn Pottorf
• Max Prosser
• Savannah Sauer
• Matthew Schroeder
• Brian Seo
• Bethany Violett
• Lauren Wong

Academic Excellence in all Areas of Study

In recognition of academic excellence in all areas of study for a graduating senior

• Kiley Panasuk

“Outstanding Artistry” Award

Recognition for outstanding artistic contribution to all artistic work

• Jack Bianchi
• Josh Escover
• Olivia Liberati
• Tayler McGuire
• Dani Mullan
• Bethany Violett

Fannie Kalis Award

Special recognition for outstanding contribution in dance by a junior

• Lauren Bramlett
• Donny Collinson
• Spencer Seebach

Donna Cucunato Award

Special recognition for outstanding contribution and achievement in dance by a graduating senior

• Camryn Mandelbaum
• Matthew Schroeder

Outstanding Performance

In recognition of outstanding performance and professionalism in dance.

• Brandon Maxwell
• Anna Schluckebier
• Taryn Zimmerer

Outstanding Choreographer in Works In Progress Concert

In recognition of excellence in the art and craft of choreography

• Mackenzie Baumert
• Caroline Carton
• Georgia Collins
• Taylor Funk
• Ally Hwu
• Macy Meinhardt
• Adrienne Paulu
• Spencer Seebach

Outstanding Choreographer in Concert Intime

In recognition of excellence in the art and craft of choreography.

• Josh Escover
• Sara Iisaka
• Olivia Liberati
• Max Prosser
• Olivia Schroeder
• Bethany Violett

Outstanding Choreographer in Spring Dance Concert

In recognition of excellence in the art and craft of choreography.

• Brandon Maxwell
• Maddie Miller
• Jordyn Waldo
• Taryn Zimmerer

Nancy Dickson-Lewis Outstanding Choreographer

In recognition of excellence in the art and craft of choreography.

• Brian Golden

Quiet Excellence Award

In recognition of quiet excellence in dance.

• Emily Falck

National Honor Society in Dance Arts Induction

For completion of requirements of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts and demonstrated outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in dance

• Anne Elise Garrison
• Taylor McGuire
• Morgyn Pottorf
• Savannah Sauer
• Matthew Schroeder

National Honor Society in Dance Arts

In national recognition of artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement

• Halle Dyer
• Emily Falck
• Juliet Frishette
• Brandon Maxwell
• Caitlin Mead
• Maddie Miller
• Jordyn Waldo
• Emma Wall
• Taryn Zimmerer

Department Honors

In recognition of a senior who has exhibited professional demeanor and contributed to the department while maintaining at 3.7 GPA

• Gabi Anderson
• Sophia Barr
• Emily Falck
• Juliet Frishette
• Samantha Gulewich
• Lexi Lee
• Brooke Lutz
• Brandon Maxwell
• Ridge McGinley
• Caitlin Mead
• Maddie Miller
• Lauren Mochizuki
• Raea Palmieri
• Anna Schluckebier
• Emma Wall
• Ally Walchirk
• Vanessa Wasbin
• Annaka Vong
• Taryn Zimmerer

Academic Excellence in All Areas of Study

In recognition of academic excellence in all areas of study for a graduating senior

• Sophia Barr

Outstanding Artistry Award

Recognition for outstanding artistic contribution to all artistic work

• Sophia Barr, Brooke Lutz
• Maddie Miller
• Jordyn Waldo
• Emma Wall

Fannie Kalis Award

Special recognition for outstanding contribution in dance by a junior

• Matthew Schroeder

Donna Cucunato Award

Special recognition for outstanding contribution and achievement in dance by a graduating senior

• Brandon Maxwell

“Behind The Curtain”
In recognition of outstanding contribution to the department without wearing tights
Tiffany Theodore, Lily Thongnuam, Azuki Umeda, Sammi Waugh

Quiet Excellence
In recognition of quiet excellence in dance
Aika Doone, Drew Gliwa

Outstanding Participation in American Celebration/Chapman Celebrates
In recognition of outstanding participation for 4 years in American Celebration
Lexi Difilippo, Camryn Eakes, Amanda Garcia, Elijah Richardson, Eugenia Rodriguez

“Seize the Moment”
In recognition of leadership in a student organization
Kelly Nimens, Cassi Mihalovich, Eugenia Rodriguez, Serena Smith

Department Honors
In recognition of a senior who has exhibited professional demeanor and contributed to the department while maintaining a 3.7 GPA
Kira Bartoli, Lexi Difilippo, Camryn Eakes, Courtney Lapenta, McKell Lemon, Shannon McCarthy, Mariko McCully, Cassi Mihalovich, Eugenia Rodriguez, Sammi Waugh, Chloe Zito

National Honor Society in Dance Arts Induction
Completing requirements of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts and demonstrated outstanding artistic merit, leadership and academic achievement in dance
Jenna Ashley, Sarah Boardman, Sophia Lang, Vickie Roan, ;Lindsey Sandri, Tiffany Theodore, Lily Thongnuam

National Honor Society in Dance Arts
In national recognition of artistic merit, leadership and academic achievement
Kira Bartoli, Lexi Defilippo, McKell Lemon, Mariko McCully, Cassandra Mihalovich, Eugenia Rodriguez, Samantha Waugh

Academic Excellence in All Areas of Study
In recognition of academic excellence in all areas of study for a graduating senior
McKell Lemon

Outstanding Choreographer in Works In Progress Concert
Bailey Casillo, Anna Reed Grass

Outstanding Choreographer in Concert Intime
Sarah Boardman, Vickie Roan

Outstanding Choreographer in Spring Dance Concert
McKell Lemon, Eugenia Rodriguez

Outstanding Performance Award
In recognition of outstanding performance and professionalism in dance
Hvrmony Adams, Kira Bartoli, Liandra Davis, Lexi Defilippo, Camryn Eakes, Amanda Garcia, Anna Reed Grass, Ashleigh Koenig, Sophia Lang, McKell Lemon, Karli Jo List, Shannon McCarthy, Cassi Mihalovich, Kelly Nimens, Kai Ogawa, Lindsey Sandri, Tiffany Theodore, Santiago Villarreal, Sammi Waugh, Haley Bergeson, Avery Emmert, Quinn Foster, Elijah Richardson, Maddie Robertson, Emma Rosenzweig-Bock, Rachel Yuter

Artistic Growth Award
Recognition for outstanding growth in technique and performance
Aaron Woo

Fannie Kalis Award
Special recognition for outstanding contribution in dance by a junior
Vickie Roan

“Outside the Box” Award
Special Recognition for thinking outside the box by a graduating senior
Courtney Lapenta

Donna Cucunato Award
Special recognition for outstanding contribution and achievement in dance by a graduating senior
Sammi Waugh

Donna Cucunato Award
Special recognition for outstanding contribution and achievement in dance by a graduating Senior
Sarah Baker

Fannie Kalis Award
Special recognition for outstanding contribution in dance by a Junior
Nicole Hagen & Cristina McKeever

Outstanding Freshman of the Year
In recognition of exceptional participation and contribution in dance by a Freshman
Vickie Roan & Drew Gliwa

“Behind The Curtain”
In recognition of outstanding contribution to the department without wearing tights
Tina Hidai, Loren Sexton, Caitlyn Parker, Raquel Fraticelli, Dominic Eustes, & Alissa Roseborough

Quiet Excellence
In recognition of quiet excellence in dance
Jennifer Affrunti, Lily Ontiveros, & Ellie Epinosa

Outstanding Participation in American Celebration
In recognition of outstanding participation for 4 years in American Celebration
Ben Bigler, Sophia Dawidoff, Dominic Eustes, Alex Kessinger, Andy Lawson, Mariah Spears, & Cole Thongnuam

“Seize the Moment”
In recognition of leadership in a student organization
Mariah Spears, Cole Thongnuam, Sophia Dawidoff, & Ben Bigler

Department Honors
In recognition of a Senior who has exhibited professional demeanor and contributed to the department while maintaining at least a 3.7 GPA
Jennifer Affrunti, Sarah Baker, Sammy DeAngelo, Andrea Dobbins, Raquel Fraticelli, Tina Hidai, Caitlyn Parker, Megan Seagren, Mariah Spears, Cole Thongnuam, Darlene Tran, & Nick Wagner

National Honor Society in Dance Arts Induction
Completing requirements of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts and demonstrated outstanding artistic merit, leadership and academic achievement in dance
Cristina Escobar, Cristina McKeever, Matthew Kubitz, Nicole Hagen, Lilia Ontiveros Zolezzi, Daniel Huynh, Jackie Diebold, & Twyla Malchow-Hay

National Honor Society in Dance Arts
In national recognition of artistic merit, leadership and academic achievement
Jennifer Affrunti, Samuel DeAngelo, Andrea Dobbins, Raquel Fraticelli, Rachael Hyer, Alex Kessinger, Kelsey Kroll, Jessica McPherson, Alissa Roseborough, Megan Seagren, Mariah Spears, Cole Thongnuam, & Darlene Tran

Academic Excellence in all Areas of Study
In recognition of academic excellence in all areas of study for a graduating Senior
Tina Hidai

Outstanding Choreographer in Works In Progress Concert
SAT – Kira Bartoli & Sarah Gertler / SUN – Daniel Huynh & Quinn Foster

Outstanding Choreographer in Concert Intime
Cristina McKeever & Jason Martin

Outstanding Choreographer in Spring Dance Concert
Samuel DeAngelo, Andy Lawson, & Sarah Baker

Outstanding Performance Award
In recognition of outstanding performance and professionalism in dance
Andy Lawson, Alex Kessinger, Mariah Spears, Rachael Hyer, Sammy DeAngelo, Andrea Dobbins, Nick Wagner, Tina Hidai, Chris Marks. Jason Martin, Heather Kelly, Josie Morgan, Courtney Lapenta, Amanda Garcia, Cassi Mihalovich, Vickie Roan, Jazmin Thomas, & Camryn Eakes

Outstanding Artistry Award
Recognition for outstanding artistic contribution to all artistic work
Dominic Eustes

Donna Cucunato Award
Special recognition for outstanding contribution and achievement in dance by a graduating Senior
Amanda Sullivan

Fannie Kalis Award
Special recognition for outstanding contribution in dance by a Junior
Mariah Spears

Outstanding Freshman of the Year
In recognition of exceptional participation and contribution in dance by a Freshman
Cassi Mihalovich

“Behind The Curtain”
In recognition of outstanding contribution to the department without wearing tights
Lynzi Andre, Sarah Baker, Katie Gossen, Alex Kessinger, & Kaley Montel

Quiet Excellence
In recognition of quiet excellence in dance
Katie Natwick & Megan Seagren

Outstanding Participation in American Celebration
In recognition of outstanding participation for 4 years in American Celebration
Chloe Albin, Tawny Andersson, Reanna Comstock, Courtni Gidish, Natalie Grant, Taylor Keeley, Kristen Mabry, Victoria Pizzo, & Matthew Wong

“Seize the Moment”
In recognition of leadership in a student organization
Leah Dugas, Katie Gossen, & Amanda Sullivan

Department Honors
In recognition of a Senior who has exhibited professional demeanor and contributed to the department while maintaining at least a 3.7 GPA
Belinda Adam, Chloe Albin, Tawny Andersson, Kelsey Cena, Leah Dugas, Katie Gossen, Natalie Grant, Taylor Keeley, Daisy Mohrman, Victoria Pizzo, Alanna Seitz, Amanda Sullivan, Rachel Sustek, Kelli Taggart, & Winny

National Honor Society in Dance Arts Induction
Completing requirements of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts and demonstrated outstanding artistic merit, leadership and academic achievement in dance
Jennifer Affrunti, Samuel DeAngelo, Andrea Dobbins, Raquel Fraticelli, Rachael Hyer, Alex Kessinger, Kelsey Kroll, Jessica McPherson, Alissa Roseborough, Megan Seagren, Mariah Spears, Cole Thongnuam, & Darlene Tran

National Honor Society in Dance Arts
In national recognition of artistic merit, leadership and academic achievement
Chloe Albin, Tawny Andersson, Melanie Au-Yeung, Kelsey Cena, Reanna Comstock, Leah Dugas, Courtni Gidish, Katie Gossen, Natalie Grant, Taylor Keeley, Kristen Mabry, Daisy Mohrman, Megan Munson, Katie Natwick, Deanna Okada, Amanda Sullivan, & Rachel Sustek

Academic Excellence in all Areas of Study
In recognition of academic excellence in all areas of study for a graduating Senior
Belinda Adam, Kelsey Cena, & Amanda Sullivan

Outstanding Choreographer in Works In Progress Concert
Daniel Huynh, Raquel Fraticelli, Chris Marks, & Caitlyn Parker

Outstanding Choreographer in Concert Intime
Sarah Baker

Outstanding Choreographer in Spring Dance Concert
Katie Gossen & Talia Moreta

Outstanding Performance Award
In recognition of outstanding performance and professionalism in dance
Belinda Adam, Kelsey Cena, Samuel DeAngelo, Andrea Dobbins, Dominic Eustes, Taylor Keeley, Matthew Kubitz, Talia Moreta, Caitlyn Parker, Victoria Pizzo, Riley Roberts, Alissa Roseborough, & Cole Thongnuam

Outstanding Artistry Award
Recognition for outstanding artistic contribution to all artistic work
Tawny Andersson & Natalie Grant