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Irena Abboud
What is your favorite memory at the studio?
My favorite memory was being backstage at recitals
What is a piece of advice you would pass down to the younger dancers at RJDA?
To enjoy it while it lasts
What are your plans after graduation/in the Fall?
Continue at Macomb and get my associates. Then transfer to a university and major in Nursing.
Emily Andriths
What is your favorite memory at the studio?
My favorite memory was dancing with my friends during our breaks.
What is a piece of advice you would pass down to the younger dancers at RJDA?
To always have fun and enjoy every moment.
What are your plans after graduation/in the Fall?
Attending Wayne State University for Social Work
Isabelle Crouch
What is your favorite memory at the studio?
The Halloween days when everyone would dress up and we would play games and pass out candy.
What is a piece of advice you would pass down to the younger dancers at RJDA?
It doesn’t matter how good you are, if you do your best and stay positive you will have so much fun.
What are your plans after graduation/in the Fall?
I will be attending the University of Michigan and studying Linguistics and French.
Veronica Fritz (Fritzy)
What is your favorite memory at the studio?
Friday night classes with Mrs.Rachel
What is a piece of advice you would pass down to the younger dancers at RJDA?
Never stop believing in yourself, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
What are your plans after graduation/in the Fall?
I plan to go to Macomb Community College to explore my career options.
Aubree Giacona
What is your favorite memory at the studio?
The Halloween costume parties we would have and recitals!
What is a piece of advice you would pass down to the younger dancers at RJDA?
Absorb all knowledge, even from challenging teachers. Have fun and don't be afraid to look silly; it is necessary for learning.
What are your plans after graduation/in the Fall?
Macomb Community College (Arts, Communications and Musical Theatre)
Madison Gregory
What is your favorite memory at the studio?
Going to my Thursday classes to learn different moves from my great teachers Ms. Crystal and Ms. Lindsay.
What is a piece of advice you would pass down to the younger dancers at RJDA?
RJDA is a wonderful place to dance and you will meet so many new people.
What are your plans after graduation/in the Fall?
Macomb Community College
Maggie Kirkum
What is your favorite memory at the studio?
My favorite memory is getting to teach after looking up to my teachers for so many years. It felt like such a full circle moment and made me realize how much this studio shaped who I am.
What is a piece of advice you would pass down to the younger dancers at RJDA?
These are the years you’ll never forget. Do it tired, do it sad, do it unmotivated, because showing up is what matters most. Rhythm N Jump doesn’t just create strong dancers, it shapes strong humans by teaching discipline, resilience, and how to support the people around you. Looking back, this place made me who I am today. Trust the process, keep showing up, and dance with your whole heart.
What are your plans after graduation/in the Fall?
I plan to attend Michigan State University to major in Communications and minor in Dance.
Payton Neibel
What is your favorite memory at the studio?
The last week of class before recital, we have a dance party with other classes to celebrate and have fun, last year we also took a trip to taco bell to celebrate.
What is a piece of advice you would pass down to the younger dancers at RJDA?
It’s better to be confident and wrong, than to be too scared to try something.
What are your plans after graduation/in the Fall?
I plan to attend Macomb Community College for Psychology
Abigale Smith
What is your favorite memory at the studio?
One of my favorite memories is honestly just growing up there. Watching the studio change and grow over the years while I was doing the same, it feels like we kind of grew up together over the years.
What is a piece of advice you would pass down to the younger dancers at RJDA?
My biggest advice would be to truly enjoy every second of it. You don’t have to be in company for it to matter, what matters is the joy you find in dancing and the people you share it with. Take the time to really connect with the dancers around you, because those friendships and moments on stage are what you’ll remember the most.
What are your plans after graduation/in the Fall?
I will be attending Michigan State University and Majoring in Digital Storytelling!
Lily Wallace
What is your favorite memory at the studio?
Watching the show from backstage at the Emerald Theatre.
What is a piece of advice you would pass down to the younger dancers at RJDA?
Enjoy every moment: Stay present and have fun!
What are your plans after graduation/in the Fall?
University of Michigan- study biology
Grace Thayer
What is your favorite memory at the studio?
Bonding with my friends on breaks.
What is a piece of advice you would pass down to the younger dancers at RJDA?
Don’t let other peoples opinions affect you.
What are your plans after graduation/in the Fall?
Go to Macomb for one year and then transfer to Oakland for Education.
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