Sting Dance Competition – March ’26
On March 1st, our dancers competed at the Sting Dance Competition at Pudsey Civic Hall, proudly representing AE in the best possible way.
Throughout the day they showed incredible team spirit, cheering for and supporting one another — even when they were competing in the same categories. Their encouragement, kindness and positivity truly reflected what AE is all about. Each dancer performed beautifully and made us so proud, whether they placed or not. Watching them take the stage with confidence and passion was wonderful and we couldn’t be prouder of the whole team. We’re already so excited and can’t wait for the next competition! ✨💃
Some of the photos we took… (more to come!)
Our Performers & Placements:
- Adalina Brookes
- Amber Midgley
- Amelia Hendry
- Annabelle Lynch
- Arianna Regan
- Ava Shaw
- Bella Speight
- Cara Gonsalkorale
- Elsa Mullaney
- Elsie Morris
- Emily Donoghue
- Evie Broadbent
- Fraya Wood
- Freya Dowman
- Grace Elliot
- Grace Malcolm
- Hallie Whitaker
- Hannah Farrell
- Holly Simpson
- Isabelle Kinsella
- Jess Wells
- Jorgie Keegan
- Kayla Keedwell
- Kiera Midgley
- Lexi Moore
- Libbi Kellett
- Libbyrae Longstaff
- Lillianna Hegney
- Lisa Longbottom
- Lucy Beaumont
- Nola Parr
- Olivia Ellis
- Olivia Fieldhouse
- Pippa Speight
- Willow Bedford
Solo Awards:
- Lisa Longbottom – Senior Jazz Solo – 1st Place
- Kiera Midgley – Senior Jazz Solo – 2nd Place
- Jess Wells – Senior Jazz Solo – 3rd Place
- Lexi Moore – Junior Street Solo – 2nd Place
- Ava Shaw – Inter Open Solo – 2nd Place
- Jorgie Keegan – Inter Open Solo – 3rd Place
- Kiera Midgley – Senior Open Solo – 2nd Place
- Lisa Longbottom – Senior Open Solo – 3rd Place
- Lexi Moore – Junior Lyrical Solo – 2nd Place
- Jess Wells – Senior Lyrical Solo – 1st Place
- Bella Speight – Senior Lyrical Solo – 3rd Place
Duo Awards:
- Jorgie & Amber – Inter Jazz Duo – 2nd Place
- Holly & Willow – Inter Jazz Duo – 3rd Place
Group Awards:
- Mini Competition Class – Teenie Open Group – 2nd Place
- Inter Competition Class – Junior Lyrical Group – 1st Place
- Advanced Competition Class – Inter Lyrical Group – 3rd Place
- Senior Competition Class – Senior Lyrical Group – 2nd Place
- Senior Competition Class – Senior Lyrical Group – 1st Place
Our happy girls celebrating a win! 
The dancers 
Our dance family. 
Crazy girlies!! 
This small group did so well for their first one as a group!! 
The girls keeping our youngest family members entertained! 
Our fashionable Kiera 
Best friends who dance together 
Advanced Comp Team 
Headgirl Lisa! 
The AE parents – legends!! 
Grace stunning us with her splits! 
Compulsory dance pic!! 
Ready for street solos! 
Amelia’s first dance comp! 
Watching each other! 
Lexi and Loz 
Ready for lyrical solos! 
Beautiful girls! 
Practicing before their category! 
This photo is everything! 
Just a girl and her teachers! 
Friends for life!! 
McDonalds will forever be the best dance competition lunch! 
BTS!! 
Gorgeous girls!!! 
Miss Jordan’s Advanced Team 
When the older girls get on with the younger girls 
These two love a comp photo session!! 
Dance friends are the best kinds of friends! 
Stunning performance photo! 
Stretching!! 
How a 13 hour comp day feels!! 
Waiting for the awards… 
Congrats Ava! 
Lexi’s two 2nd place solos!! 
Well done Jess! 
Well done Jorgie! 
Go Kiera!!! 
Proud dad alert! 
Miss Abbey’s Inter Team! 
This photo is what it’s all about! 
Group Dance Awards!
“So so proud of you all (parents included!)”
“Some absolutely incredible awards.”
“But more importantly, some absolutely incredible dancers. I am in awe of the energy and passion you all brought today.”
-Miss Abi
AE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY 