Dancing in the Big Apple

Caylee Canonico (pictured), 8, a student at River Oaks Baptist School, recently performed in one of the most prestigious competitions in the United States – the New York Dance Festival. There, she performed her Latin ballroom routine, and earned first place in her preteen age group within a four-dance Latin Championship. Her coaches are Viktor Shumylo and Natia Kuprava of Dance Barre HTX. They were able to help her take her moves and talent and turn it into a winning combination. The competition, held in the heart of New York City, showcased talent from all over the country. Caylee and her coaches represented Houston with talent on the national stage. Congratulations to Caylee for the unforgettable experience.

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