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Today’s Senior announcement is the gorgeous @amy

Today’s Senior announcement is the gorgeous @amybrzeski. Amy will be attending The University of Illinois with her tuition fully covered by scholarship.... a full ride for this brilliant girl!!!
At the University of Illinois Amy will be majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology on the pre-med track. From Amy-
“I couldn’t be more excited to be attending UIUC. I really fell in love with UIUC when visiting their campus and researching their biology program. From that point forward it was clear that there was no other school for me. From a young age I have been interested in science/biology and can’t wait to be pursuing it as my major. I’m sure I’ll miss home, although the fun memories I am bound to make will surely replace feelings of homesickness. As of right now I will not be keeping dance in my life physically although I am certainly taking the life lessons that I have learned at Extensions with me as I embark on this new journey. I can’t thank the faculty at Extensions enough for always pushing me to do my best and never doubting me. Not only have my dancing abilities improved but my perspective and perception have also grown. I would especially like to thank Lizzie Mackenzie for being such a great leader and role model, my exd company members, and my mom.” **Congratulations, amazing young lady! We can’t wait to watch you pave your way in the world. We are so proud of you! ❤️ photography by @chloealexisham

Today’s Senior announcement is the absolutely un

Today’s Senior announcement is the absolutely unstoppable @fionawebb13. Fiona will attend the University Of Arizona to earn her BFA in dance. She was awarded two substantial scholarships, the Arizona Distinction Award and the Dean’s Exemplary Award.

From Fiona: “I am simply thrilled to be attending the University of Arizona next year! I knew from the very first days of my college search that U of A is where I am meant to be, and when I got my acceptance letter I couldn’t have been happier. As the realities of next year began to sink in though, my excitement began to fade into some nervousness. Was I ready to leave behind my comfortable and familiar life in Chicago? Was I ready to leave the unconditional love and support that Extensions Dance Company has embraced me with the past 5 years? In an effort to answer these questions for myself I tuned into a saying from one of the biggest inspirations in my life, Lizzie MacKenzie: “You must switch what you are telling yourself. It’s not a matter of if you can do it. You must tell yourself that you will do it.” While of course, this next year of my life will bring major changes, I don’t think that I could be any more prepared to continue dancing at U of A, thanks to all the incredible faculty at Extensions Dance Company. Words cannot express how grateful I am for the “home away from home” that Extensions has provided and of course for all my teachers, fellow company members, and exd parents who have truly impacted my life.”
“Ms. Webb”, you are a budding icon. We adore you and can’t wait to see your bright future unfold! Congratulations!! ❤️ Photography by @chloealexisham

Today’s senior announcement is the incredible @c

Today’s senior announcement is the incredible @camille.freedman, who will attend Harvard University in the fall with a concentration in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a secondary in Environmental Science and Public Policy. She will participate in an independent study in dance and take lots of classes with the Harvard dance department.

From Camille—. “I’m excited to approach this next chapter of my life in the same way I approach the dance studio, as a laboratory with endless possibilities for research, experimentation, and discovery. “Imagine there is a snake in your spine,” Lizzie said. This was my first introduction to the concept of somatics. Over the years, I’ve valued practicing somatics because it forces me to let go, nurturing a vulnerability that’s both frightening and exhilarating. Through this research I have learned that to truly expand my default, my mind must be hungry for information. I strive to carry this curiosity into all my artistic and academic endeavors as I pursue a career in scientific research and continue my education beyond Extensions. When I stepped into Extensions for the first time, I knew I had found an extraordinary dance studio. What I soon learned is that I had also found a special community of talented artists and friends. I am so thankful for @skizziemack and the entire Extensions family for inspiring me to grow and supporting me throughout my journey. I can’t wait to come back and visit my second home!” Camille, we are eternally proud of you and cannot wait to witness your impact on the world. Big love and congratulations to you!!! ❤️❤️. Dance photos by @chloealexisham

Today’s senior announcement is our bubbly and br

Today’s senior announcement is our bubbly and brilliant @eden.kavanagh This fall Eden will attend Fordham University’s Gabelli School of business to double major in Management and Global Business. She received 2 merit scholarships-- One was a Fordham Academic Award and the other is called the Loyola Scholarship.
From Eden—
“Of course you can do it. Imagine it. Then try it” This is the perspective I plan on adopting for my next four years. Coincidentally, it’s something that @skizziemack said to our ballet class one day about two years ago... With the chaotic environment of NYC ahead of me, I plan on “trying” everything, from new internships to a new pizza place! I am so lucky to be able to develop this mentality of “imagining” and “doing” at fordham, because I know that my intellectual curiosity and character development will only benefit from the education. In my future, I want to take my entrepreneurial talents and my big boss mentality to society, and hopefully run my own company!! So, while my primary goal is to be on the cover of Forbes magazine as a young female CEO, dance will still very much be a part of my life. I plan on utilizing the studios in New York City to continue my dance training because dance has become more than a hobby to me over the past 16 years, it is a piece of my identity!! I want to thank Lizzie and the entire company of EXDC for helping shape me into the person and student that I am today. I will miss you all dearly and I cannot wait to come back and visit :). Eden— We cannot wait to see what mark you leave out in the world. We are proud of you! ❤️❤️. Photography by @chloealexisham 📸

Senior announcement #1 is our unique artist @eylla

Senior announcement #1 is our unique artist @eyllahbabbitt who will be attending NYU Tisch to earn her BFA in dance! “As a senior in high school I have to grapple with the idea that I will be moving away from home next year. This last year of my childhood, and the forthcoming adulthood, has been a very transformative year. I had to discover what's important to me, and what I really want to do with my life. Although I am scared to leave the comfort and stability of my friends I also know that I am ready and this next chapter will require me to discover my own meaning of life, and push me to my absolute limit. Transitioning is always a scary thing to think about, however I'm excited for this new chapter of my life. I feel extremely confident in my choice of school, New York University, because it will allow me to pursue my own passion along with providing me with opportunities to research my voice as a choreographer. NYU is the perfect place for me to combine my love of dance with my love of academics and I am very grateful to attend one of the best universities in the country. I am also very grateful for all of the wisdom and advice that @skizziemack has given me over the years. I would not have been able to attend NYU without her help and support.” ✨✨Eyllah, we are so proud of you, and we cannot wait to see what you do with your very bright future!! 📸 @chloealexisham

Registration opens tomorrow morning for all of our

Registration opens tomorrow morning for all of our summer programs INCLUDING “The Company Intensive”. For serious dancers, this is our season opener, spring boarding dancers into the 2021-22 season. It takes place for 3 weeks (in the evenings) at the end of August and is the best of the best all around. Swipe left ⬅️ to see our 3 age levels. Space is limited so get your registration in early! #chicagodance #summerdance #summerdanceintensive

Registration opens Monday morning for all of our s

Registration opens Monday morning for all of our summer programs, swipe left ⬆️ to see what we are offering!
Visit extensionsdance.com to register beginning Monday, April 5. **class sizes are limited**

Welcome back, dancers! We are thrilled to begin t

Welcome back, dancers! We are thrilled to begin the 2020-21 season with you, back on the marley! 📸 @cherylmannphoto

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