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Homeschooled | Age 18

Sophia

Bio

Awards & Recognitions


  • New York City Dance Alliance 2022 scholarship recipient
  • Starbound National Talent Competition 2022 “Ignite” award and scholarship recipient
  • Scored in the 97th Percentile for ACT 2022

Sophia began her dance training at the age of 2. Since then, she has studied genres such as ballet, contemporary, modern, hip-hop, jazz, tap, and ballroom. In addition to her time at Extensions Sophia has trained under various instructors across programs such as Giordano Dance Chicago, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Sarasota Contemporary Dance. She has also had the opportunity to learn works by artists like William Forsythe, Peter Chu, and Kyle Abraham. Outside of the studio, Sophia has an interest in film production and writing. Above all, she has a deep love for every art form and is incredibly driven to achieve her artistic and academic goals. Sophia would like to thank her family, friends, teachers, and peers for their tremendous love and support, especially during her fifth and final year at Extensions.

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Nov 24

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The last week of November, our Gratitude Post goes to our ENTIRE Extensions Dance Center Family! From our pre ballet dancers, to our seniors…. parents, siblings, guardians, alumni and support systems, we thank you for making EXD the vivacious, loving, inclusive, full of joy and laughter, home away from home that it is! Thank you for being a part of our family and we wish you and yours an amazing holiday season! 
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The last week of November, our Gratitude Post goes to our ENTIRE Extensions Dance Center Family! From our pre ballet dancers, to our seniors…. parents, siblings, guardians, alumni and support systems, we thank you for making EXD the vivacious, loving, inclusive, full of joy and laughter, home away from home that it is! Thank you for being a part of our family and we wish you and yours an amazing holiday season!
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Nov 20

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Extensions dancers up in the front of class, killing the tech game in the company warm up class with @raff5602 from @giordanodancechicago for MOVE, hosted by @dalibertyville this past weekend.  It was an amazing experience and we were so happy to premiere “Return To Me” by @jackie_nowicki and to perform “Should I Try To Keep Up” by @jbake13 again! Thank you for including us and for providing this amazing opportunity for our dancers to share the stage and space with so many talented young people.  We 🫶🏼 and appreciate all of you!

Extensions dancers up in the front of class, killing the tech game in the company warm up class with @raff5602 from @giordanodancechicago for MOVE, hosted by @dalibertyville this past weekend. It was an amazing experience and we were so happy to premiere “Return To Me” by @jackie_nowicki and to perform “Should I Try To Keep Up” by @jbake13 again! Thank you for including us and for providing this amazing opportunity for our dancers to share the stage and space with so many talented young people. We 🫶🏼 and appreciate all of you! ...

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Nov 19

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Year 2 of Kidz Movin’ Hip Hop Crew and these kids are 🔥🔥 (and insanely adorable). Check out some candids from their company photoshoot with @chloealexisham … We can’t wait to get the proofs back (don’t fret, we’ll be sharing those too 😜)!!

Year 2 of Kidz Movin’ Hip Hop Crew and these kids are 🔥🔥 (and insanely adorable). Check out some candids from their company photoshoot with @chloealexisham … We can’t wait to get the proofs back (don’t fret, we’ll be sharing those too 😜)!! ...

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Nov 17

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Our second November Gratitude post goes to our brilliantly talented faculty and choreographers! Extensions Dance Center prides itself in facilitating an environment that is rich, diverse, knowledgeable, and fun. We could not accomplish these goals without each and every unique educator our dancers have the privilege of working with. Thank you for sharing your passion, time, and energy with our studio! We love you! 
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@skizziemack @jackie_nowicki @fer_nahndo @imaninia_moves @interclubacademyofdance @reganfarag5678 @sophiasantore @mattpospeshil @erina_ueda @morgan_clune @common.terry.dance @brianrabenda @nikki.mammano @ktmcdid @stephanie_raciak @ahousty @itszayzay_ @jbake13 
#gratitude #dance #dancestudio #dancers #dancing #chicago #artistsoninstagram #dancersofinstagram #educators #teachers #choreographer

Our second November Gratitude post goes to our brilliantly talented faculty and choreographers! Extensions Dance Center prides itself in facilitating an environment that is rich, diverse, knowledgeable, and fun. We could not accomplish these goals without each and every unique educator our dancers have the privilege of working with. Thank you for sharing your passion, time, and energy with our studio! We love you!
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@skizziemack @jackie_nowicki @fer_nahndo @imaninia_moves @interclubacademyofdance @reganfarag5678 @sophiasantore @mattpospeshil @erina_ueda @morgan_clune @common.terry.dance @brianrabenda @nikki.mammano @ktmcdid @stephanie_raciak @ahousty @itszayzay_ @jbake13
#gratitude #dance #dancestudio #dancers #dancing #chicago #artistsoninstagram #dancersofinstagram #educators #teachers #choreographer
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Nov 14

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Working with @itszayzay_ this past weekend gave us LIFE!  Thank you for your fun and energetic moves and all your good vibes, Isaiah.  We can’t wait to perform your piece this season! 🔥⭐️ #achorusline #makeitfashion #makeityours #youareenough

Working with @itszayzay_ this past weekend gave us LIFE! Thank you for your fun and energetic moves and all your good vibes, Isaiah. We can’t wait to perform your piece this season! 🔥⭐️ #achorusline #makeitfashion #makeityours #youareenough ...

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Nov 12

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Reminiscing about our first performance of the season at the Fox Valley Showcase yesterday.  Thank you @mvhsorchesis for hosting us and for providing this amazing opportunity for so many young artists.  We loved sharing the stage and the space with everyone but most of all we loved laughing and bonding with each other and performing the beautiful “Should I Try To Keep Up” by @jbake13 … until next time!! 🫶🏼

Reminiscing about our first performance of the season at the Fox Valley Showcase yesterday. Thank you @mvhsorchesis for hosting us and for providing this amazing opportunity for so many young artists. We loved sharing the stage and the space with everyone but most of all we loved laughing and bonding with each other and performing the beautiful “Should I Try To Keep Up” by @jbake13 … until next time!! 🫶🏼 ...

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Nov 12

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Guess who!? Performance fun with EXDC ⭐️ #foxvalleyshowcase

Guess who!? Performance fun with EXDC ⭐️ #foxvalleyshowcase ...

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Nov 10

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Extensions Dance is using the month of November to reflect on the things we are grateful for. This week we want to highlight our BEAUTIFUL (inside and out) dancers! 😍🥰
Every dancer who walks through our doors helps to create the unique, welcoming, and vivacious environment that fuels our studio. We love you, dancers and we are so grateful to be a part of your journeys! 
(Extensions Dance Company had the opportunity to shoot with the fabulous @fernando_rodriguez_photography and he truly captured the essence of each young artist! ❤️✨) 
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@_nicole_noe @sasha.zitser @bianca_noon @juliakozlowsk1 @fiona.doy @shayna.sharpe_ @libihorn @_harperhorn @_miagooch @summer.pav @avaanna143 @channing_elizabeth_579 @meli.lawler @marley_chisley @_izzybucks @ari.annacastaneda @princess_leyahofficial @presleyrosejones @summer.pav @addlle26 @channing_elizabeth_579 
#dance #dancestudio #dancers #family #gratitude #dancefamily #thankful

Extensions Dance is using the month of November to reflect on the things we are grateful for. This week we want to highlight our BEAUTIFUL (inside and out) dancers! 😍🥰
Every dancer who walks through our doors helps to create the unique, welcoming, and vivacious environment that fuels our studio. We love you, dancers and we are so grateful to be a part of your journeys!
(Extensions Dance Company had the opportunity to shoot with the fabulous @fernando_rodriguez_photography and he truly captured the essence of each young artist! ❤️✨)
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@_nicole_noe @sasha.zitser @bianca_noon @juliakozlowsk1 @fiona.doy @shayna.sharpe_ @libihorn @_harperhorn @_miagooch @summer.pav @avaanna143 @channing_elizabeth_579 @meli.lawler @marley_chisley @_izzybucks @ari.annacastaneda @princess_leyahofficial @presleyrosejones @summer.pav @addlle26 @channing_elizabeth_579
#dance #dancestudio #dancers #family #gratitude #dancefamily #thankful
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