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11 Anne Arundel Dancers Earn All-State Honors

Eleven dancers from Anne Arundel County Public Schools earned all-state honors. These dancers are among the 25 best in Maryland.

Eleven dancers from Anne Arundel County Public Schools earned all-state honors. These dancers are among the 25 best in Maryland. A sign outside the AACPS headquarters in Annapolis is shown above.
Eleven dancers from Anne Arundel County Public Schools earned all-state honors. These dancers are among the 25 best in Maryland. A sign outside the AACPS headquarters in Annapolis is shown above. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

March 28, 2022

In what has become an annual rite of spring, Anne Arundel County Public Schoolsโ€™ dance program has stepped into the state spotlight once again, with 11 dancers earning All-State honors, placing them among the top 25 dancers in Maryland.

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The All-State dancers were selected through a portfolio audition by a panel of arts administrators and college/university dance faculty. Award selection was based on technique, musicality, professionalism, performance, attitude, and likelihood of future success in dance. Dancers also must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or better, show leadership at their schools, and have a record of service to their local dance program.

The following AACPS dancers were named All-State:

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  • Josie Dike, Severna Park High School
  • Danil England, Broadneck High School
  • Alexandra Groves, North County High School
  • Jada Hicks, Arundel High School
  • Kylie House, South River High School
  • Faith Kiger, Broadneck High School
  • Alayna Lowe, Arundel High School
  • Kayla Parks, Arundel High School
  • Jaelyn Simmons, North County High School
  • Kamryn Walker, Meade High School
  • Zoe Schley Wilson, Meade High School
  • In addition, Julia Chamberlin of South River High School earned Honorable Mention All-State honors.


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