September 27, 2015
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Taylor Pollard of Ripley has won the Rise 2 Fame youth talent search held during the Western Fair in London.
The daughter of Jeff and Maryellen Pollard and a member of Danceology in Lucknow, Taylor qualified for the finals, as did Ava Stoneman, Ava McCutcheon and Emily Plumsteel in the Junior division, says Maryellen.
The Junior girls qualified for a trio, and individually for their solos. In the semi-finals, all three qualified to move on with their solos. Ava McCutcheon performed her solo, "Little Bird," Ava Stoneman performed her Acro solo, "Music Box Dancer," and Emily Plumsteel, who went on to win the Junior championship, performed her Acro routine, "Everybody wants to be a Cat."
Emily received the title of Junior Rise 2 Fame Champion, a trophy and a cash award of $250. Out of 15 Junior finalists, three were from Danceology.
Taylor competed in the quarter-finals, returned for the semi-finals, and then the finals Sept. 20 where she performed and won the title of Youth Rise 2 Fame Champion, a trophy and $1,500 in cash. She will be asked to perform throughout the year at events and will be showcased at next year's final performance.
Danceology's studio director, Jenna Hart-Andrew, choreographed both of the winning routines.
Rise 2 Fame showcases young talent in any genre. The dancers competed against singers, bands, other dancers, contortionists, and variety acts.
Written ByLiz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.
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