Angel Dance Achieves Top Elite Studio Award at Platinum National Dance Competition

By: Claire Liu

Date: Apr 12, 2026

Over the past weekend, from 3/13 to 3/15, Angel Dance Company attended the Platinum National Dance Competition. Like many other competitions, Angel Dance brought back many plaque and trophies at the end of the weekend. From solos to trios to group dances, the company's dancers did not lack in any of the categories.

Soloists from Angel Dance at Platinum National Dance Competition

From the group category, the company collected quite a few memorable awards and rankings:

"Melody of Spring"

1st Place in Junior Elite Large Group

Junior Choreography

11 & Under Technique

"Ghost Town"

1st Place in Teen Elite Small Group

"Bowls of Blessing"

1st Place in Teen Elite Large Group

Platinum Power

"Wings of North"

2nd Place in Teen Elite Large Group

Teen Choreography

12 & Over Choreography

"Rhythms of Tea"

3rd Place in Teen Elite Large Group

"Spring Joy"

1st Place in Teen Intermediate Large Group

Dancers from Bowls of Blessing, Wings of North, and Spring Joy at Platinum National Dance Competition

However, the biggest award earned in this session was the Top Elite Studio Award. In response to the award, studio director Ke Ke shared, "Receiving the Top Elite Studio Award is not only an honor, but also a responsibility and a recognition of our hard work." She believes the award belongs to every teacher, dancer, and parent, reflecting their collective effort. It also motivates Angel Dance Company to continue improving in both its training and educational mission.

When asked if she had a message for the dancers, Ke Ke said, "To all the Angel Dancers, your perseverance and passion are our greatest strengths." She added, "Dance is not just about mastering technique; more importantly, it is a journey of building character and expressing oneself. As you strive for excellence, I hope you also find joy in dancing and never stop believing in your own potential."

Looking ahead, Ke Ke hopes the company will continue to develop strong dancers while also growing into a platform for meaningful arts education. More importantly, she hopes dance will become a lasting force that supports and enriches the dancers throughout their lives.