- December 7, 2025
Alyssa Valenti. PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER
Alyssia Ziegler won first place overall for her solo.
Brie Valenti, owner and artistic director of Mia Bella Academy of Dance, teaches a combination at a Monday night class.
Carolyn Rizzo danced in Gratitude, which won first overall trio for a top choreography.
Jazmyne Valenti and Russell Tannenbaum were both recognized as Top 10 Soloists.
Back row, from left: Angela DeZago, Alyssia Ziegler, Sammi Tannenbaum, Russell Tannenbaum, Alexandria Flagg, Nicole Ziegler; front: Marta Szydlowska, Carolyn Rizzo, Jazmyne Valenti and Alyssa Valenti
Marta Szydlowska stretches before class.
Sammi Tannenbaum was part of the second-place dance-off team.
