Ana Emata School of Performing Arts

10/08/2026

31/07/2026

Our future little stars! We are beaming with pride and joy watching each of you grow into confident, passionate, and hardworking young dancers. Every class, every rehearsal, and every performance is a reminder of how much you’ve accomplished. Keep believing in yourselves and never stop reaching for your dreams. We’ll always be cheering you on!

Gelly:
- 2nd Place, Classical Solo
- Top 12, Classical Solo
- 2nd Place, Contemporary Solo
- Top 5, Contemporary Solo
- Scholarships to Belgium, Vienna, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan

Rorie:
- Top 12, Classical Solo
- Top 5 Contemporary Solo
- Scholarship to Malaysia

30/07/2026

Our Malaysia competition photos are finally here. So incredibly proud of these girls and everything they accomplished. They worked so hard for this, and they truly earned every moment. Too proud not to share! ✨

Gelly:
- 2nd Place, Classical Solo
- Top 12, Classical Solo
- 2nd Place, Contemporary Solo
- Top 5, Contemporary Solo
- Scholarships to Belgium, Vienna, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan

Rorie:
- Top 12, Classical Solo
- Top 5 Contemporary Solo
- Scholarship to Malaysia

27/07/2026

And just like that, we’ve come to the end of an unforgettable competition journey. We are incredibly proud of our dancers for their hard work, discipline, courage, and dedication throughout these three days.

CLASSICAL BALLET SOLOS

Teen Division (13–15)
🥈 Jamie Cadiente — Silver
🥉 Megan Gayapanao — Bronze (youngest in the category)

Junior Division (10–12)
🥇 Gelly Pedron — Gold (youngest in the category)
🥇 Megan Gayapanao — Gold
🥇 Jamie Cadiente — Gold
🥈 Yanna Cadiente — Silver

Classical Ballet Duo
🥇 Jamie Cadiente & Yanna Cadiente — Gold

Best Performer in Ballet — Junior Division
Jamie Cadiente

We are also incredibly proud of Gelly Pedron, who achieved Top 1 in both the Children’s Division (7–9) and Junior Division (10–12), competing in a higher age category. To achieve this in her own age division is already an incredible accomplishment, but to step into a higher age category and rise to the top is truly something special. We are so proud of your courage, hard work, and determination, Gelly!

Our group dance, “Petit Divertissement,” also received a scholarship to the Hong Kong Challenge Cup Finals. Congratulations to Gelly, Jia, Jamie, Yanna, and Megan!

Our dancers were also invited to perform at the Winner’s Gala, with Gelly performing her Classical and Contemporary Solos, Jamie performing her Classical Solo, and “Petit Divertissement” taking the stage once again.

To all our dancers: You did well. You worked hard, gave your best, supported one another, and danced with your hearts.

As you continue to grow and achieve more, always remember: Stay humble.

The greatest dancers are not only defined by the medals they receive, but by the character they carry beyond the stage.

We are so proud of the dancers you are becoming, not only because of what you have achieved, but because of who you are.

Keep dancing. Keep growing. Keep shining. And always stay humble.

Congratulations, girls, on an unforgettable three days!

26/07/2026

Day 2 has come to a beautiful close, and our hearts are overflowing with pride! Our dancers continued to shine on stage, showcasing their grace, artistry, discipline, and passion for dance. Every performance was a reflection of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to becoming better dancers each day.

We are incredibly proud of all our girls for giving their very best and representing our school with such confidence and excellence. Congratulations, girls! You continue to make us proud!

CLASSICAL BALLET SOLOS

Children’s Division (7–9 years old)
🥇 Gelly Pedron — Gold
🥈 Jia Cadiente — Silver

JUNIOR CLASSICAL BALLET ENSEMBLE

🏆 “Petit Divertissement” — GOLD

Performed by:
• Gelly Pedron
• Jia Cadiente
• Jamie Cadiente
• Yanna Cadiente
• Megan Gayapanao

SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Performer in Ballet — Children’s Division
• Gelly Pedron

Best Performer in Various Dance Styles — Children’s Division
• Gelly Pedron

OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE IN BALLET
• “Petit Divertissement”

Dancers:
• Gelly Pedron
• Jia Cadiente
• Jamie Cadiente
• Yanna Cadiente
• Megan Gayapanao

MALAYSIA SCHOLARSHIP: Gelly Pedron

Distinctive Teacher Award: Teacher Ana & Teacher Danielle

Your achievements are so much more than medals and awards. They are a reflection of your perseverance, your discipline, your courage, and your love for dance. Watching you grow both as dancers and as young individuals is one of the greatest joys of what we do.

Keep working hard, keep believing in yourselves, and most importantly, keep dancing with all your hearts.

Keep on shining, girls! The best is yet to come! ✨🤍🩰

25/07/2026

What an incredible way to begin the competition! We are beyond proud of our girls for stepping onto the stage with confidence, grace, and determination, and for giving each performance their very best. Every dancer showcased not only their talent, but also the discipline, dedication, and countless hours of hard work that brought them to this moment.

We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our dancers on Day 1!

🌟 CONTEMPORARY SOLOS 🌟

Children’s Division (7–9 years old)
🥇 Gelly — Gold
🥈 Jia — Silver

Junior Division (10–12 years old)
🥇 Gelly — Gold (youngest in the division!)
🥈 Megan — Silver
🥈 Jamie — Silver
🥈 Yanna — Silver

🌟 CONTEMPORARY GROUP 🌟

10–12 years old
🏆 “Like Breath” — GOLD

We are also incredibly honored to receive the Distinctive Teacher Award, presented to Teacher Danielle. This recognition is a beautiful reminder of the passion, commitment, and love that goes into nurturing and guiding our young dancers.

To all our girls, we are so proud of each and every one of you! You danced with courage, heart, and purpose. Your growth and dedication continue to inspire us every day.

Keep on shining, girls! Your journey is only beginning, and we cannot wait to see you continue to grow, dream, and soar. We are always so proud of you!

Congratulations, dancers! You truly made Day 1 unforgettable! 🏆✨

13/07/2026

Fear asks, “What if it doesn’t work out?”

But what if it does?

Don’t let fear stop you from chasing your dreams. Believe in yourself, take the leap, and trust that your hard work will lead you somewhere beautiful.

Because sometimes, all it takes is believing that it can work out. ✨

05/07/2026

Every grand jeté starts with the basics. 🩰✨

Never underestimate the power of small steps and small jumps. Trust the process.