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 Virginia Dance Awards

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022 RECIPIENTS
 The following dance professionals were awarded a 2023 RVA Dance Award by our Voting Committee  
Thank you for taking the time to recognize the many dance professionals within our dance community!

OUTSTANDING HIP HOP CHOREOGRAPHY

Melissa Tiggle

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PROFESSIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Richmond Ballet

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OUTSTANDING CONTEMPORARY CHOREOGRAPHY

Ashley Wyatt

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DANCE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

Katie Kraft Photography

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OUTSTANDING HEELS CHOREOGRAPHY

Shartisha White

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OUTSTANDING TAP CHOREOGRAPHY

JT Beverly

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OUTSTANDING ARTISTIC DIRECTION

Stefanie Ogunwumiju

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OUTSTANDING COLLABORATION

Brown Ballerinas for Change / Radar Dance / Mending Walls Project

"If Walls Could Dance"

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OUTSTANDING BALLET CHOREOGRAPHY

Jamie Skates

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OUTSTANDING HIP HOP FREESTYLE

Elijah "X-Glide"​ Fulgham

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STUDIO PERFORMANCE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Elite Dance Company
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OUTSTANDING DANCE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Me'Kell Williams

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CREATIVE DIGITAL CONTENT

Richmond Urban Dance

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OUTSTANDING AFRICAN CHOREOGRAPHY

Ezibu Muntu Afridcan Dance

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OUTSTANDING LYRICAL CHOREOGRAPHY

Cara Matherly

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DANCE INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

Jennifer Klotz

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OUTSTANDING JAZZ CHOREOGRAPHY

Stephanie Ogunwumiju

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OUTSTANDING LATIN DANCE STUDIO

Latin Ballet of Virginia

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COMMUNITY DANCER OF THE YEAR

LaWanda Raines

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OUTSTANDING BALLROOM DANCE STUDIO

Fred Astaire Dance Studios

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DANCE STUDIO OF THE YEAR

Prestige Dance Studio​

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YOUTH DANCER OF THE YEAR

Keygan Robinson

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DANCER OF THE YEAR

Ira White

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CHOREOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

Catherine Fazweski​

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Julinda Lewis

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