Wow, can you say success? 

The first annual Heart to Sole Danceworks: 'Ultimate Youth Talent Search' wrapped up and it was such a hit!

The top 5 were announced two weekends ago but we were finally able to recap with one of the amazing judges as well as the first ever WINNER of the contest. 

If you're not sure what I'm talking about, let this refresh your memory. ---> 'Calling All Youth with a Talent to Showcase!'

Since April, a panel of judges, including moi, have been watching these unreal video submissions from the youth in our community, all vying for the 1st place prize of $500.

WELL, it took some time, and it was closer than we ever could have imagined, but we finally narrowed it down and a huge congratulations to the wonderful winner DANNAN PEARCY!

I got to hang with Dannan on the show and we had a great time discussing her journey through the talent search, check it out:

 

And if you're wondering what Dannan has planned for her prize money, she's a gal that knows exactly what she wants! 

(Dannan's fave video she submitted ^^) 

And when it came to the feedback from the judges, she did not shy away.

And now that she won, she also gets to work with the Heart to Sole team to perfect her craft, I asked if she was pretty excited about that and she said:

 Isn't she too sweet! I also got to catch up with vocal coach at Heart To Sole and judge; Stacy Zimmer, here's what she had to say:

And, with a super talented top 5, what set Dannan apart? 

So, if you had $500 of prize money and you were 16 years old what would you do?

Wow, what a great time this was for the kids, for the judges, for the viewers....a great way for them to work on their craft AND do what they love within pandemic restrictions.

For ALL the video submissions from the contestants this year, click HERE and check out the second and third place winners below.

Great job to everyone who participated this year and look out for the talent search next year, it's going to be bigger and better and hopefully in person! Keep up to date with Heart To Sole Danceworks for more details!😁

~Shayne