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That’s a wrap on our 2020-2021 season. We closed

That’s a wrap on our 2020-2021 season. We closed out our studio showcase with our advanced ballet class production, and we couldn’t be more proud! We’re so so grateful for everyone who supported us this year, and we can’t wait for next year!

Extensions Dance Company Showcase 2021 is about to

Extensions Dance Company Showcase 2021 is about to start! We’re prepared, and so excited to share our work from this year with our family and friends!

Today’s senior announcement is the forever smili

Today’s senior announcement is the forever smiling, full of great energy “Elle Belle”. @_elledaly will attend Chapman University in the fall with a major in Applied Human Physiology. From Elle: “I knew right when I walked on to the Chapman campus that this was going to be my new home. Although I have decided to not major in dance, Chapman still has so much to offer for me so that I can continue doing what I love! As excited as I am to turn the page, I am also sad for what I have to leave behind. These past 9 years at Extensions have been something truly special and I am so beyond grateful that I was able to be a part of such a wonderful family! I keep telling myself that this isn’t goodbye. It’s only a see you later. I will be back again to grace you all with my presence, so don’t worry. I can not thank Lizzie, Lauren, and all the Extensions faculty enough for what they have done for me. I will forever be thankful for the amount of love, support, and life lessons I have received from each and every one of you. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without you!” We are so proud of you, Elle, and can’t wait to see what your future holds. Congratulations!!! 🎓🎓. Photography by @chloealexisham

Today’s senior announcement is the beautiful @gi

Today’s senior announcement is the beautiful @gianna_pascente ! Gianna will be attending Chapman University in the fall where she will major in Dance and Chemistry. She was awarded both academic and artistic merit scholarship to the school. From Gianna: “At Chapman, I will be able to continue my dance education and train in all styles of dance as well as pursue a dual major in Chemistry. The campus is so beautiful and I have always been in love with California. I am very excited about this next chapter of my life and am looking forward to the journey ahead. I am forever grateful for the faculty and my Extensions dance family who have helped formed me into the dancer and person that I am today. Huge gratitude to Lizzie for everything that you have done for me, I cannot put into words the impact you have made in my life. Thank you for fostering my journey and always believing in me! I am so sad to leave Extensions, as it has been my home for the past 8 years but it will always be my home and I will cherish all the memories and relationships that I have made!” We are so deeply proud of you, Gianna, and we look forward to seeing where the future takes your beautiful self!! 🎓 photography by the fab @chloealexisham OBVI!!!

Today’s senior announcement is the stunner @ange

Today’s senior announcement is the stunner @angelina_lenzer who will be attending Marymount Manhattan to pursue her BFA in dance. She was awarded 3 scholarships,the Trustee’s Scholarship, MMC Grant and MMC Incentive Award. From Angelina- “Although I have endured a lot of change in the last few years, I am ready and excited for another! I will be attending Marymount Manhattan in NYC. I chose Marymount because they have such a strong focus in creating artists and raw dancers. I have always felt drawn to Marymount, and when I finally had the chance to visit I knew it would become my new home for the next 4 years. I wanted to pick a school where I knew I would be challenged to step out of my comfort zone and really push my limits as a dancer. As Lizzie has always said to me “Do not do the combinations as exercises, DANCE THEM!” I have always struggled with picking myself apart and trying to make everything technically perfect. It is definitely still something I am working on but if it wasn’t for Lizzie and the faculty at Extensions I would still be doing that! Lizzie has helped me expand my thought process and think outside of the box when dancing. I strongly feel the faculty at Marymount have that same mindset!
Even though this is my 2nd and final year at Extensions, I feel like I’ve been here my whole life. The environment is like no other. Every single person is so supportive, loving, and uplifting. Growing up I never had teachers that cared SO much about every single person to step foot in the studio. I can not thank the Extensions faculty enough. You all welcomed me with open arms and made me feel so loved. I love each and every one of you and I am going to miss you more than words can describe! And to my fellow company members! Each one of you has impacted my life so much, you are all lifelong friends and I can’t wait to see where life takes you! You are ALL super stars!! Thank you for everything!” Angelina, we are all incredibly proud of you and we cannot wait to see where the future takes you, super star! Congratulations! ❤️. Photography by @chloealexisham

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

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