Ava Shannon, Age 9, "Hero"

[DancingPrincess1365]

Was that cathy from Dance moms or are my eyes just playing tricks on me again? But I can swear that's her!!! Is it?

[AEichler2]

My First computation this WEEKEND!!!!! it's Lyric!!! Sooooooo existed!:D

[xoErinnn94]

her costume is stunning!

[gummybear88ify]

I Love Her Costume:0)

[madilovesfashion]

I thought I was the only one who recognized her!! Lol

[jlsddancer5678]

Thats Cathy from dance moms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shelovesmonkeys]

@jlsddancer5678 ha ha!!! Yes, it is; she was the director of petite nationals Dance Masters competitions. I'm suprised you recognized her! I remember my daughter telling me she was kind of mean.

[deannaaaawop]

wow.

what did she get for this?

[Shelovesmonkeys]

@deannaaaawop She was Petite Miss Dance Masters of Michigan and at nationals she was the 1st runner up. Thanks :)

[Shelovesmonkeys]

@SheLovesToDance1129 Ms. Julie

[joannagay]

wow! she is amazing for age 9!!! what are her other solos? where did you get the costume it is gorgeous!

[joannagay]

where is her studio located?

[Shelovesmonkeys]

@joannagay the studio is in Madison Heights, Michigan

[jazzytapper1998]

I love this child. She is sooo good and nice

[dancingdolly1]

you are gooooooooooooooooooooooood

[misstinkerbell83]

Was this the award winning solo? Is this the one where she forgot what she was doing? I could never tell!! Beautiful!

[Shelovesmonkeys]

Yes, this was her performance at Nationals where she was first runner up. She forgot her dance at Dance Masters of Michigan which she won to get to Nationals!

[misstinkerbell83]

I couldnt even tell! Do you know who sang this version of the song?

[Shelovesmonkeys]

Brooke White from American Idol

[joannagay]

@Shelovesmonkeys can you post the one where she forgot?

[dancelife450]

this was at nationals!!!!

[Shelovesmonkeys]

Were you there to???

[dancelife450]

hahahaha yeah I was. Supporting my chapter haha I remember Ava I thought she was going to win other than my chapter

[Shelovesmonkeys]

What chapter are you from????

[dancelife450]

Im chapter 33

[msblonde411]

gorjous performance

[misstinkerbell83]

BEAUTIFUL Job!!! You can tell she absolutly loves to dance and is so proud of her work! Her costume is gorgeous! Great job sweetie!

[RyBlonde]

So pretty. Good job!!!!! Try not to chasse/run on your heels!!! You're so good.

[Shelovesmonkeys]

Thank you for your comments and correction!! :)

[RyBlonde]

You're welcome. She's really great!

[dancingkissxo]

She is a beautiful little dancer! LOVE the song. This made me tear up a little! Good job.:)

[Bedazzelle]

Congratulations Miss Petite Dance of Michigan 2009. What a beautiful, emotional performance. How rewarding after a week of auditions/interviews & classes to be named 1st runner up Miss Petite Dance of America (Washington, DC)! You worked so hard all year & winning the Ballet Audition is just awesome! Miss V is going to crack the whip even harder! We are thrilled for you!!

[crirstle]

was this at a competition?

[Shelovesmonkeys]

It was a DanceMasters Nationals in Washington, D.C.

[crirstle]

Oh what did she place? She dances beautifully by the way.

[Shelovesmonkeys]

Thank you! She was first runner up.

[crirstle]

Congrats she deserved it!