Jazzgoba Dance Academy

What an AMAZING first day of our Musical Theatre Intensive with Broadway star Corey Snide! CoreyJohn Snide

We feel so lucky to have Corey back at Jazzgoba, sharing his talent, experience, energy, and passion with our dancers. There is something so special about watching our students dive into the world of musical theatre! Learning how to tell a story, connect with a character, and bring movement, music, and performance together.

So much inspiration, growth, and FUN already… and we’re only getting started!

There are moments that change the course of a dancer’s life, and this is one of them!!

A heartfelt thank you to Joe Lanteri, the NYCDA Foundation, and all the college representatives for believing so deeply in the next generation of artists. Your generosity, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to young artists create opportunities that truly change lives.

These opportunities are the result of years of dedication, discipline, and countless hours of training. We are incredibly proud that the work our dancers put in every single day at Jazzgoba is being recognized by some of the most respected colleges and professional training programs in the United States.

Alejandro Molina

• Full Tuition Scholarship – University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA)
• $30,000 Scholarship – Point Park University
• $25,000 per year Scholarship – Mercyhurst University
• $20,000 per year Scholarship – Dean College
• 100% Tuition Award – Ballet Hispánico Company Experience
• $13,500 per year Scholarship – Adelphi University
• $20,000 Scholarship – IAMT 2-Year Professional Training Program
• $20,000 NYCDA Foundation College Scholarship

Matías Chaves

• $100,000 Scholarship ($25,000 per year) – Pace University
• $100,000 Scholarship ($25,000 per year) – Mercyhurst University
• $76,000 Scholarship ($19,000 per year) – Point Park University
• $54,000 Scholarship ($13,500 per year) – Adelphi University
• $3,000 Tuition Scholarship – Steps on Broadway Conservatory
• $1,000 Scholarship – Ballet Hispánico Company Experience

Bianca Sanchez

• $20,000 per year Scholarship – Dean College
• $19,000 per year Scholarship – Mercyhurst University
• $15,000 per year Scholarship – Point Park University
• Scholarship – Ballet Hispánico Company Experience

Andrea Dorado

• $19,000 per year Scholarship – Point Park University
• $20,000 per year Scholarship – Dean College
• $15,000 per year Scholarship – Mercyhurst University

Isabel Giraldo

• $15,000 per year Scholarship – Point Park University

Congratulations, dancers! The future is incredibly bright!!

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Ven a entrenarte con profesionales y a recibir todos los días clases de excelencia en todas las especialidades.
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🌟 ¡Te esperamos para vivir una nueva temporada llena de magia y movimiento!

And last but certainly not least…

We had the incredible honor of having four pieces selected to re-compete in the NYCDA Nationals Finale Gala:

Opus One – National Mini Critics Choice Finalist
Tapestra – National Junior Critics Choice WINNER!
M&M – National Teen Critics Choice WINNER!
Woke Up This Morning – National Senior Critics Choice WINNER!

To have four pieces invited back to perform among the very best routines at Nationals was an honor in itself. To be awarded three National Critics Choice Awards is something we are incredibly grateful for.

The talent on that stage was truly extraordinary, and we feel so honored to have shared it with so many remarkable dancers, choreographers, and studios.

Thank you to the entire NYCDA faculty and staff for believing in and inspiring young artists, and thank you to our incredible dancers and families for your unwavering dedication, trust, and support.

Our hearts are so full. Thank you, NYCDA, for an unforgettable Nationals!!!

What a week. What a journey. What an unforgettable Nationals.

Watching our dancers step onto one of the biggest stages in the country and perform with so much heart, courage, and passion has been one of the greatest privileges.

Every dancer who represented Jazzgoba left a piece of their heart on that stage, and we couldn’t be prouder.

✨ Mini Division
• *Cristiane Sanso – 2026 National Mini Outstanding Dancer 5th Runner-Up*
• Miranda Márquez – Top 25
• Christine Amrhein – Top 50
• Luisa Mora – Top 50
• Marianne Sauma – Top 50

✨ Teen Division
• *Joel Sanchez – 2026 National Teen Male Outstanding Dancer Winner*
• *Valentina Ocampo – 2026 National Teen Outstanding Dancer 2nd Runner-Up*
• Daniela Sanso – Top 50
• Elena Contreras – Top 50

✨ Senior Division
• *Alejandro Molina – 2026 National Senior Male Outstanding Dancer Winner*
• *⁠Matias Chaves – 2026 National Senior Outstanding Dancer 2nd Runner-Up*
• Andrea Dorado – Top 45
• Bianca Sanchez – Top 45
• Isabel Giraldo – Top 45

To every single one of you: these achievements are the result of years of dedication, perseverance, and an unwavering love for dance.

To our families, teachers, and everyone who has supported these dancers every step of the way, thank you. These moments belong to all of us.

And to NYCDA, thank you for hosting another truly extraordinary Nationals. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunities, the inspiration, and the unforgettable memories. It is an honor to be part of this community. We leave feeling proud, humbled, inspired, and more motivated than ever to keep growing.

Congratulations Jazzgoba. This was one for the history books. Here’s to dreaming bigger, working harder, and continuing to inspire through our love for dance ❤️

More NYCDA Nationals results to celebrate!
Our Teen & Senior dancers continued to make us incredibly proud this week. Their commitment, artistry, and passion were on full display every time they stepped on stage. Watching them perform with such confidence and heart has been truly inspiring, and these results are a reflection of the countless hours they’ve poured into their craft.
Teen Category:
M&M by Iva Barzuna
* 1st Place High Score Teen Hip Hop
* 1st Place High Score Teen Large Production
Transcribed by mauibarzuna
* 1st Place High Score Teen Specialty
* 1st Place High Score Teen Extended Line
Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress by Alexa Barzuna
* 2nd Place High Score Teen Specialty
* 2nd Place High Score Teen Small Production
The Room Where It Happens by CoreyJohn Snide
* 2nd Place High Score Teen Musical Theatre
* 4th Place High Score Teen Line
Bolero by mauibarzuna
* 3rd Place High Score Teen Contemporary
* 3rd Place High Score Teen Small Production
Storm by Sandra Díaz Castillo
* 3rd Place High Score Teen Ballet
* 3rd Place High Score Teen Line

Senior
Woke Up This Morning by Cindy Welik-Salgado
* 1st Place High Score Senior Open
* 1st Place High Score Senior Extended Group
The Time Of My Life by Iva Barzuna
* 1st Place High Score Senior Tap
* 2nd Place High Score Senior Group
Wolves by Lauren Adams Pinnell Choreographer
* 3rd Place High Score Senior Contemporary
* 3rd Place High Score Senior Line
Swan Lake by Sandra Díaz Castillo
* 3rd Place High Score Senior Ballet
M&M has been selected to re-compete for National Teen Critics Choice and Woke Up This Morning has been selected to re-compete for National Senior Critics Choice at the Gala!!!
We couldn’t be prouder of these incredible artists and the way they represented Jazzgoba on the national stage. Congratulations, dancers! Your hard work continues to shine. We are so proud of you!!

More NYCDA Nationals results to celebrate!

Our Teen & Senior dancers continued to make us incredibly proud this week. Their commitment, artistry, and passion were on full display every time they stepped on stage. Watching them perform with such confidence and heart has been truly inspiring, and these results are a reflection of the countless hours they’ve poured into their craft.

Teen Category:

M&M by Iva Barzuna

* 1st Place High Score Teen Hip Hop
* 1st Place High Score Teen Large Production

Transcribed by mauibarzuna

* 1st Place High Score Teen Specialty
* 1st Place High Score Teen Extended Line

Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress by Alexa Barzuna

* 2nd Place High Score Teen Specialty
* 2nd Place High Score Teen Small Production

The Room Where It Happens by CoreyJohn Snide

* 2nd Place High Score Teen Musical Theatre
* 4th Place High Score Teen Line

Bolero by mauibarzuna

* 3rd Place High Score Teen Contemporary
* 3rd Place High Score Teen Small Production

Storm by Sandra Díaz Castillo

* 3rd Place High Score Teen Ballet
* 3rd Place High Score Teen Line

Senior

Woke Up This Morning by Cindy Welik-Salgado

* 1st Place High Score Senior Open
* 1st Place High Score Senior Extended Group

The Time Of My Life by Iva Barzuna

* 1st Place High Score Senior Tap
* 2nd Place High Score Senior Group

Wolves by Lauren Adams Pinnell Choreographer

* 3rd Place High Score Senior Contemporary
* 3rd Place High Score Senior Line

Swan Lake by Sandra Díaz Castillo

* 3rd Place High Score Senior Ballet

We couldn’t be prouder of these incredible artists and the way they represented Jazzgoba on the national stage. Congratulations, dancers! Your hard work continues to shine. We are so proud of you!!

More NYCDA Nationals results to celebrate!

We couldn’t be prouder of our incredible Mini & Juniors! Watching these young artists step onto the NYCDA Nationals stage with confidence, joy, and heart has been so inspiring. Their performances were a beautiful reflection of months of dedication, teamwork, and love for dance.

Mini:

Opus One
• 1st Place High Score Mini Group
• 1st Place High Score Mini Tap
Choreography: Iva Barzuna

Si Si No No
• 1st Place High Score Mini Specialty
• 2nd Place High Score Mini Small Production
Choreography: Alexa Barzuna

It’s A Hard Knock Life
• 1st Place High Score Mini Large Production
• 3rd Place High Score Mini Musical Theatre.
Choreography;
Ale Gonzalez - mauibarzuna

The Experience
• 2nd Place High Score Mini Ballet
• 3rd Place High Score Mini Small Production
Choreography: Sandra Díaz Castillo

Allegretto
• 3rd Place High Score Mini Ballet
• 4th Place High Score Mini Group
Choreography: Sandra Díaz Castillo

Junior:

Tapestra
• 1st Place High Score Junior Line
• 2nd Place High Score Junior Tap
Choreography: Anthony Morigerato

Cha Cha Cha
• 1st Place High Score Junior Contemporary
• 2nd Place High Score Junior Small Production
Choreography: mauibarzuna

The Magic of the Nutcracker
• 1st Place High Score Junior Extended Line
• 4th Place High Score Junior Ballet
Choreography: Sandra Díaz Castillo en

And the excitement isn’t over yet!

Opus One has been selected to re-compete for the National Mini Critics Choice Award, and Tapestra has been selected to re-compete for the National Junior Critics Choice Award at tonight’s Gala!

We are beyond proud of these dancers and can’t wait to watch them take the stage once again. Let’s go, Jazzgoba!