Rhythm in Motion Dance Centre competed in the No Limit Dance Competition in Van Wert on April 10. The Ada studio, one of at least 10 studios from Ohio and Indiana to compete, received nine trophies and awards, and two special award ribbons from the judges.

The awards are as follows: "Too Darn Hot" received a Gold rating; "Great Balls of Fire" received High Gold and was fourth place overall in the morning session; "Circus" was a Gold rated dance, first place in its division and Crazy Costume Award; "Black & Gold" received a Gold rating; "Candy Man" was honored with High Gold and first place overall in its division; "Get Happy" won High Gold and the Judge's Sparkling Smile Award.

Students who competed, top from left: Darcey Schneider (studio owner), Evelynn Schneider, Erica Stoner, Kylie Wilhelm, Audrey Marshall (Bluffton), Katie Frazier (Bluffton), Ashley Schweyer (Bluffton), Celeste Stauber (Bluffton), Katie Inskeep and Rose Rall.

Front from left: Tiffany Rumschlag, Nicole Bucher (Bluffton), Amelia Heslep (Bluffton), Emily Schwager (Bluffton), Neva Adams (Blufffton), Annabel Pinkney, Kelsey Zimmerly and Katey Stuart.

The director of the studio is Darcey Schneider. She choreographed the dances with assistance from Tiffany Rumschlag. Staff members include Jocelyn Sherman and Samantha Raines.

For any additional information, contact Darcey Schneider at 419-236-7651.