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October 16, 2016
Issue No. 42
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Yes, she can dance vied with one hundred young dancers from around the country for a spot in the Top Ten. In the end, she did not She’s passionate, determined and make the final cut, but Charlene says fearless, and yes, she can dance. the family was moved by the amount This past spring, 13-year old Olof interaction with the show’s judges ivia Bevilacqua received national Nigel Lythgoe, Paula Abdul and Jason television exposure as a contestant Derulo. “It was impressive that the on the FOX show So You Think You judges spent so much time with her,” Can Dance: The Next Generation, Charlene says. making it to the academy level Olivia’s So You Think You Can competition in California. “It was an Dance routine was contemporary, amazing experience,” Olivia’s mom, but she also studies classical ballet. Charlene, says. Performing in front of a camera was Olivia, who was 12 during the So different, she explains, but she was You Think You Can Dance competiable to adjust. “I was nervous at first,” tion last spring, is an 8th grader she says, “but then I viewed it as if I at Merton Williams Middle School. was on stage and I wasn’t nervous.” She started dancing when she was The dancing ended up being the four and now spends time seven easy part, Olivia notes, being interdays a week training and learn13-year old Olivia Bevilacqua of Hilton viewed by host Cat Deeley was a bit ing at the Odasz Dance Theater in Irondequoit where Jessica Odasz may be young, but she has already caught more intimidating. “It was such an and Andrea Astuto are her instruc- the attention of the dancing world with her experience for her,” Charlene says. “It talent. Provided photo. helped her to learn that if she keeps tors/trainers. working hard, she may be able to do Charlene says the family decided something like that again.” to have Olivia audition when proOlivia and Charlene say they were also impressed by ducers of So You Think You Can Dance decided to feature the “outpouring of support” from the Hilton community. 9-13 year old dancers during this past season. “People were so excited for her, everybody was just amazThe family, including dad, Scott, and sisters Riley, ing,” Charlene says. Olivia also had support and guidance 15, and Madison, 9, traveled to New York City for the from her teachers and fellow students at Odasz Dance initial audition, which impressed judges and resulted Theater. in a ticket to the Academy in California where Olivia Olivia says sister Riley’s dancing inspired her to begin dancing herself. “I wanted to be like her,” she explains. She participates each year in Youth America Grand Prix - the world’s largest global network of dance, which promotes dance education through scholarship auditions, master classes, performances, and educational outreach and activities. The Youth America Grand Prix features ballet and contemporary styles, and last year, Olivia was in the Top 12 dancers from around the world, winning a scholarship for additional ballet studies. “I love classical ballet and I love contemporary,” Olivia says. “They balance each other out. I want to dance professionally for a career when I get older.” Charlene says all three of her daughters work hard to do well in school and continue their studies in dance. Right now they are preparing by Kristina Gabalski
Olivia Bevilacqua performing a contemporary dance. Provided photo.
Olivia in a contemporary pose. Provided photo. for the next Youth America Grand Prix regionals which will be held in Chicago early next year. The finals will be in New York City in April. “I’m proud of how she has gone through this process,” Charlene says of Olivia’s experiences this year, “ ... of how hard she has worked and that she has had these opportunities.”
Olivia Bevilacqua and her mom, Charlene, pose in their Hilton home. The 13-year old has received national and international attention for her dancing skills. K. Gabalski photo.