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Taylor, one of the most remarkable things about you has always been your focus and your incredible ability to truly lock in. Because of that dedication, you have seen such tremendous growth, progress, and success over the years — proving time and time again that you truly get what you work for. Your work ethic and drive have set the tone for your teammates and created an example that so many younger dancers will continue to look up to for years to come. Every beautiful line, soaring jump, and breathtaking spin is the direct result of years of perseverance, discipline, and determination, and watching that hard work pay off has been so rewarding. You embody a kind of athletic artistry that is incredibly rare — powerful yet graceful, fierce yet deeply intentional in every movement you make. Taylor, your presence has helped shape this team in such a meaningful way, and your legacy will continue to live on every time someone chooses to work just a little harder because they saw you do it first. And although you may be known for your “false starts,” you are truly become an absolute goddess on stage (*insert emotional support water bottle emoji here*).
We’re not ready…🥺💚
Sam, you may be small, but you have always been unbelievably mighty. Your fierce loyalty as both a friend and teammate is something so special, and the kind of quality that leaves a lasting imprint on everyone lucky enough to know you. You bring such a sweet, bright, and fun energy into every room, and somehow make even the hardest days feel lighter just by being yourself. Your diligence, hard work, and constant desire to learn and improve have made you such an exceptional student, and every teacher who has worked with you knows just how deeply you care and how much you always aim to please. You are easy to work with, easy to love, and the kind of teammate people naturally gravitate toward because of your kindness and warmth. Sam, your bright presence has been woven so deeply into the heart of this team, and while we will miss watching you dance beside us, we know the light you carry will continue to shine everywhere life takes you. Please don’t ever become a stranger✨
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Richie, we’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — while dance has been a gift to you, it is truly you who has been a gift to dance. There is a kind of magic you create when you move on stage that cannot be taught; the way you make an audience feel exactly what you’re feeling and willingly take us all along for the ride is something incredibly rare. There has never been a room you’ve walked into where people — even complete strangers — weren’t cheering for you. People fangirl you HARD, because you are simply impossible not to love. You are magnetic, the team’s true north, and the kind of person who makes everyone around you feel seen, celebrated, and important. From tiny finger claps in rehearsal to the loudest shoutouts from the wings, you have always been everyone’s hype girl and biggest cheerleader. Richie, you are heart, soul, and movement all coming together to create a masterpiece, and while this chapter may be ending, please know TDM will always be your home… and you can always be the host.🩹
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Marisa — our resident Taurus, our Marisa “Princess” Kruzel, and the grand finale of the Kruzel family legacy. We met you when you were just two days old, and from that very moment onward, you danced your way into our green hearts forever. You have an exceptionally rare gift for learning and absorbing from others, taking what inspires you and molding it into your own personal style. Watching you find your footing in both dance and life has been one of the most beautiful experiences, as the quiet, shy little starlette we once knew slowly blossomed into an absolute cosmic masterpiece. You spin like a top, perform with the emotion of an Oscar-winning drama, and win every single one of us over with your sweet, sensitive, and gentle heart. You have always set the gold standard for what it means to be truly lovely — not just as a dancer, but as a human being. We will miss absolutely everything about creating with you, but when we look up there on that stage now, gone is the timid, hesitant little girl. What remains is a work of art… and you are not afraid any more of this life. ♉️
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Hayleigh, your quiet presence has always carried a calm confidence that became such an essential part of this team. Though you used to always be the tallest, you were never the loudest in the room. You somehow always managed to say the most the moment you stepped on stage — especially through those explosive jumps that could take everyone’s breath away. Your determination and perseverance have been so inspiring over the years, and every teacher has been grateful for your steady presence, your focus, and the way you always knew every count and every piece of choreography with such care and intention. Watching your versatility has been a gift — from the beautiful artist who creates breathtaking shapes and intention on stage, to the fierce jazz dancer who lights up the room. You have a quiet strength that never needed attention to be powerful, yet it left a lasting mark on everyone lucky enough to dance beside you. And although you are leaving you are leaving, Hayleigh… the fighter still remains.❤️🔥
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Abi, we’re pretty sure you could walk on your hands before your feet. And while you’ll forever be remembered for those incredible handstands and aerial tricks, your strength has always reached far beyond the stage. The quiet courage you show through your leadership reflects both an inner and outer strength that inspires everyone around you. Beneath your toughness is the most tender heart, and paired with your unmatched sense of humour, it’s what has made you so deeply loved by this team. Your role as the absolute queen of the fail reels will forever be one of our favourite memories, but behind every blooper has been years of incredible success, growth and resilience that have helped shape the heart of this studio. Abi, you will always be our hero… and not just for one day — but for all the years we’ve been lucky enough to love you and watch you shine.🦸🏽♀️
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Heading into our last comp weekend of Season 19 overflowing with TDM love and pride for these 6 grads! 💚🎓🥹
Tay, Sam, Richie, Marisa, Hayl & Abi - we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate you this week!💚
