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Award Recipient

Ainsley Scott

Student

Ainsley Scott has been dancing since the age of three, beginning with her first ballet class at the YMCA. What started as an early introduction quickly grew into a lasting passion. She has trained extensively in contemporary, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, and ballet.

For fourteen years, Ainsley has studied at Maximum Performance Dance Studio and has been a dedicated member of its competition team for the past eight years. In addition to her studio training, she expanded her dance experience at Ridge High School under the direction of Ms. Rachel Miranda, taking dance classes, performing with Ridge Dance Team, and Ridge Dance Collective. She also served as a dance assistant for the school’s theatrical productions.

Throughout her dance career, Ainsley has competed in numerous competitions and furthered her education through workshops and master classes with distinguished instructors and choreographers, continually strengthening both her technical skills and artistic expression.

Organization Name: DanceNJ

Award Title: Student Award for Exceptional Artistry & Community Leadership in Dance

Year: 2026

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