As MVP ambassadors, they help spread the word about our brand by sharing content on social media and referring fellow dancers our way. In return, they get access to exclusive perks throughout the year including creative styled shoots, community networking opportunities, discounts on photo packages, and a referral code to share with friends and family. Each ambassador also receives a personal highlight session focused on capturing their individual style and personality, perfect for building a dance portfolio. It’s more than just a program, it’s a family, and we’re so proud of every member of our MVP Fam.
Our MVP Fam is made up of passionate, kind, and outgoing dancers ages 6 to 18 who represent a diverse range of backgrounds, skill levels, and styles. What they all have in common is a love for dance, a commitment to our brand, and a positive spirit that uplifts those around them. These dancers are well-respected in their studios and local communities, and they shine as team players who lead with encouragement and enthusiasm. Whether they’re just starting out or dancing competitively, each ambassador brings something unique to the table and we’re proud to have them represent MVP.
MVP AMBASSADORS
THE MVP COLLECTIVE
Meet Our Teen Ambassadors
Hi! I’m Aryana Guest, a 16-year-old dancer from Yorktown, Virginia, and the reigning Miss Virginia’s Teen! I’ve been dancing competitively for the past five years, although my love for performing began in gymnastics when I was just 4 years old. While I train in many styles, Musical Theater and Lyrical are my favorites. Outside of dance, I’m proud to model as a brand ambassador for ACA, where I recently had my own collection released called the “Aryana Set.” I also love photoshoots, editing videos, creating comedy skits with my friends, and finding new ways to express my creativity. Through the Miss Virginia Opportunity, I’ve grown as a leader, performer, and role model while working toward my dream of becoming a professional dancer and actress one day. Thanks for following along on my journey!
Aryana
Hello! I’m Constiana Johnson, a 14-year-old dancer, leader, and student from Williamsburg, Virginia. I proudly serve as Jr. Miss Juneteenth of Virginia 2025–2026 and National Jr. Miss Juneteenth 2025–2026, representing excellence, culture, and community empowerment. I began dancing at just four years old and currently train as a company member with SI Dance Studio. Over the years, I’ve competed across the United States, continuing to grow in multiple dance styles and strengthen my passion for performing. Beyond dance, I’m deeply committed to leadership and service. My journey started as Williamsburg’s First Little Miss Juneteenth 2022 and Most Talented Junior Miss Juneteenth 2024. One day, I hope to become a professional dancer, teacher, and mentor who inspires the next generation.
Constiana
Hi! My name is Andrea Penélope Amalbert Vélez, and I’m a 13-year-old competitive dancer who has been dancing since I was 2 years old. Dance has always been a massive part of my life. It’s taught me discipline, creativity, and how to work hard for what I love. Even though I had done gymnastics for a small portion of my life, I knew dance felt more like home. However, my favorite style is jazz because I love how powerful, energetic, and expressive it can be. When I’m not in the studio, I love watching dance videos, making TikToks, and spending time with my family and friends. I hope to become a physical therapist one day to help other dancers and athletes stay strong, recover from injuries, and keep doing what they love, just like I do!
Andrea
Hello! My name is Kenzie McGowan, and I am a 15-year-old competitive dancer currently training at Evelyn Ott School of Dance while proudly serving as an MVP Ambassador. I have been dancing for 11 years and competing for the past 6, developing extensive training across a wide variety of dance styles. Although I value versatility as a performer, lyrical and jazz remain my greatest passions due to their emotional depth, technical precision, and artistry. Outside of the studio, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, as well as visiting the beach whenever possible. I am an extremely outgoing and personable individual who values meaningful relationships and strong connections with others. Looking toward the future, my ultimate aspiration is to perform on an SEC collegiate dance team and eventually pursue a career as a DDC. I am incredibly excited for the opportunities ahead and cannot wait for everyone to follow along throughout my ambassador journey!
Kenzie
Hi everyone! My name is Ally and I have been dancing for 13 years. I have had quite the journey with dance and my love for dance has come so far. My favorite genres are Contemporary and ballet. I currently dance at Studio 17 Dance in Virginia Beach and hope to be on a professional dance company in the future!
Allison
Hi! I’m Dakota, a 13-year-old dancer from Toano, VA. I’ve been dancing since I was three and started competing by the time I was five. From a young age, I knew my heart belonged on the stage. My favorite style of dance is tap, where I get to combine rhythm and energy in a way that feels like home. Outside of the studio, I love playing guitar, basketball, and football. Looking ahead, my dream is to attend Florida State University and eventually perform in a Broadway show!
Dakota
Hi! I’m McKinley Halvorson. I’m 14 years old and a competitive dancer at Three Little Birds Dance Studio. I’ve been dancing for 10 years and competing for 4 years. My favorite style is jazz and open because I love the energy, performance, and the creativity it allows. Dance has shaped who I am by teaching me dedication, confidence, a strong work ethic, and how to be a role model. Outside of the studio, I enjoy spending time with friends and family. My dream is to become a physical therapist one day. I’m excited to be an ambassador and to share this part of my journey!
McKinley
Hi! My name is SaVannah Wingo, and I’m a 13-year-old dancer originally from California, now living in Newport News, Virginia. I’ve been dancing for eight years and have spent the past four years competing with The Academy of Dance and Gymnastics. While dance is a huge part of my life, I also love staying active by playing basketball, soccer, and running track. In my free time, I enjoy modeling dancewear and participating in photoshoots. One of my dreams is to attend The Ailey School of dance, and my ultimate goal is to earn a degree in Mathematics. Thank you for stopping by and following my journey!
SaVannah
Hey there! I’m Nellie Null, a 12-year-old dancer from Yorktown, VA. I’ve been dancing for as long as I can remember—and honestly, I can’t imagine life without it! Lyrical and Contemporary totally have my heart, but I love learning all styles and trying new moves. I’ve spent the past three years competing with the Academy of Dance team, and it’s been such a blast! One of my biggest dreams is to dance my way into The Juilliard School in New York someday! When I’m not dancing, you can find me modeling for awesome brands like Dragonwing and ACA. I’ve been a Dragonwing ambassador for several seasons, and it’s been such an amazing experience! This year, I joined the Miss Commonwealth Scholarship Organization as one of Miss America’s Little Sisters, and I’m super excited to perform at Miss Virginia 2025 with my sister Camilla by my side. When I’m not on stage or in the studio, I study Russian (привет!), love playing hairdresser with my little sisters, or going on a foodie adventure. Thanks so much for getting to know me—I can’t wait to keep sharing my dance journey with you!
Nellie
Hey there! I'm Emma Osgood, a 15 (almost 16!) year-old dancer from Hampton VA. I've been dancing since I was 3. I joined The Academy of Dance and Gymnastics six years ago. This year is my second season on the competition team! All styles of dance have a special place in my heart, but my favorites are tap, lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop. Dancing has helped me grow my confidence, showing that we are all beautiful and talented in our own way. In the future, I aspire to always have the arts in my life - whether that's acting, dancing, or teaching dance. When I'm not dancing, you'll probably find me taking care of my pets, playing guitar, or doing artistic makeup! I also love modeling and being in front of a camera, it gives me another way to inspire others. Thank you so much for reading a little about me! I can't wait to see what the future holds!
Emma
Hello! I’m Timothy Anderson, a 16 year old dancer and theater kid from Yorktown, Virginia. One of my biggest dreams is to be a performer in Broadway! I have been dancing competitively since I was ten years old, but my first dance performance was with the Junior Silver Dancers (San Antonio Spurs Dance Team) when I was five years old! Outside of dance, I participate in musicals at my school, and my most recent role is Snoopy (Understudy), Ensemble member, and Dance Captain in my school’s production of “Your A Good Man, Charlie Brown”! Adding on to that, I also love to bake treats and travel! Thank you for reading—can’t wait to continue sharing my journey with you!
Timothy
Hi, I’m Ayane Zwak, a 12-year-old dancer with 8 years of training and 5 years of competitive experience. Dance is more than a hobby—it’s how I express myself and dream big! When I’m not dancing, I love creating fun Toca Boca videos for my YouTube channel, painting, making bracelets, and filming silly skits with my friends and cousins.
I’ve had the awesome opportunity to model for dancewear brands and even walk in New York Fashion Week for Dragonwing! I'm proud to be an ambassador for The MVP Collective and ACA Dancewear, and I admire brands that combine creativity with elegance. One day, I hope to attend Juilliard, perform on Broadway, choreograph my own stories, and open a dance studio to inspire others like me!
Ayane
Meet Our Youth Ambassadors
Hi, I’m Kennedy H from Virginia Beach. I’ve been dancing since I was three years old, and dance has been a huge part of my life ever since. I currently train at DanzStar and Virginia Beach Ballet Academy, where I continue to grow both technically and artistically. While balancing school and dance, I attend Old Donation School for the Gifted to further develop my creativity and discipline. After three wonderful years in the competition world, I’ve officially hung up my competition shoes and am now focusing on classical ballet — a style I truly fell in love with.
I’m excited to continue growing, l
Kennedy
Hi! I'm Elora Osgood and I am 8 (almost 9) years old. I am from Hampton, VA and I've been dancing at the Academy of Dance and Gymnastics since I was 3. I love dance so much! After watching my big sister last season, I decided to join the competitive dance team this year! I am trained in all genres of dance, but my favorite is lyrical. I love expressing the emotions of a lyrical dance. I have grown so much as a dancer this year and love all of my new dance friends. When I grow up, I hope to become a dance teacher. In my free time I enjoy making art, painting is my favorite. I also enjoy playing Minecraft because I like to build and be creative. When the weather is warm, you will probably find me in the backyard swimming in our pool. I love a good shopping day and I also enjoy going to the beach. I just love anything I can do to spend time with my friends and family. I'm so excited to be an MVP Ambassador this year!
Elora
Hi! I’m an 11-year-old dancer originally from Philadelphia, now living in Newport News. I’ve been dancing at Academy of Dance & Gymnastics since I was 3 years old and have proudly been a member of the competition team for the past 5 years. Jazz is my absolute favorite style, but I love training in all genres and pushing myself to grow every season. My biggest dream is to become a dance teacher one day so I can inspire other dancers the way my teachers inspire me. When I’m not at the studio, I play trombone in my middle school concert band, hang out with my friends, and host the best sleepovers. I’m adventurous and always excited to try new things! My favorite subject in school is science, and I’m especially excited to travel to Japan for my birthday this year. Thank you for following my journey — I’m so grateful to represent and share my love of dance with you!
Gianna
Hi! My name is Ella, I’m 9 years old and in the 3rd grade. I have been dancing since I was 2.5 but didn’t started dancing competitively until I joined The Academy of Dance and Gymnastics Company team last July. My favorite dance styles are hip-hop, lyrical and jazz, and I enjoy musical theater too! I started playing the piano and learning to read music two years ago. I love snowboarding too! I was Miss Hampton-Newport News’ Little Sister for two years and am now am Miss Magic City’s Little Sister. I was crowned as a Miss Virginia Little Sister and love supporting this wonderful scholarship organization! I have enjoyed meeting so many other fellow dancers as an MVP ambassador! I’m excited to get to know you all better and am super excited for all of our fun photoshoots together! Dance makes me feel so happy and it’s my favorite thing to do! When I’m not dancing I enjoy drawing, looking at the stars and planets, playing at the beach and going boating with my family. I’m always reaching for the stars and dreaming big. I aspire to be a singer and performer when I grow up, or an astronaut! #dancefirstsleeplater
Ella
Hi! I'm Aaliyah Davis, a 9yr old dancer from Newport News, VA with a big personality made for the stage! This will be my 3rd year dancing competitively at the Academy of Dance and Gymnastics-but my passion for dance began in my mom's belly. She danced the entire time she was pregnant with me. I currently train in many styles of dance, but my favorite is Musical Theater and Contemporary. I also enjoy ministering as a liturgical dancer at my church! When im not dancing you can find me painting, leggoing, or baking something sweet! I hold close to my heart that "ALL" things are in GOD'S hands and HIS timing.
Can't wait to experience this new journey and take you along with me!
Aaliyah
Hi! I’m Dylan, an 8-year-old dancer from Toano, VA. I fell in love with dance at just four years old and started competing when I turned five. Watching my big brother perform on the big stage inspired me to follow in his footsteps—and I’ve been chasing that dream ever since! When I’m not dancing, you can find me playing football or hanging out outside with my friends, always staying active and having fun.
Dylan
Hi! I’m Kenzie Yamamoto, an 8 (almost 9) year old Dancer originally from Seattle, Washington and now I live in Williamsburg, Virginia. I started dancing at 4 years old and joined the competitive team at The Academy of Dance and Gymnastics at 6 years old. I love performing onstage and especially love musical theater, jazz and lyrical. When I’m not dancing, you can find me modeling as an ambassador for Dragonwing Activewear and playing with my dog Yuki. I also love weather, especially tornados. I want to be a professional dancer and meteorologist when I grow up. I’m so excited to be an MVP Ambassador this year!
Kenzie
Hi, I'm Annalicia! Nearing double digits—woohoo!
Based in Hampton Roads, I’ve been a competitive dancer with The Academy of Dance and Gymnastics for 4 amazing years (and I’m just getting started!).
Jazz and fast-paced styles are my jam, but I’ve recently fallen in love with the challenge of musical theater too.
Proud to be modeling with ACA Dancewear—so thankful for the new opportunities!
This is only the beginning, and I can’t wait to keep growing.
My motto: Give yourself grace as you grow.
God bless, and until next time!
Annalicia
Hey! I’m Kennedy! I’m 12(almost 13). I am a dancer at the Academy of Dance and Gymnastics. This is my first year the on company team and I love it so much. Dance pushes me to be a better person. I’ve grown so much in life and in dance since starting at AOD two years ago. My favorite styles of dance are Jazz and Lyrical. This is my first year doing lyrical and I love being able to tell a story through moving my body. I’m a military kid and I’ve lived in Upstate New York, Virginia, and Japan. When I’m not dancing, I love to travel with my family. Some of my favorite travel memories are Guam, Tokyo Disney, and cruising.
I’m so excited for this opportunity to be an MVP ambassador and I can’t wait to see how it helps me grow. I hope you enjoy following along on my journey!
Kennedy
Hi! My name is Brooklyn Lawrence, I am 10-years-old and I am from Yorktown, Virginia, born and raised! I have been dancing since the age of 3 and at 5, I joined the competition team at my studio, the Academy of Dance. My favorite style of dance is hard to choose because I just love so many of them but my strongest suit is probably my favorite, which is lyrical. I take my dance training very seriously which keeps me in the studio about 7 days a week but I don’t mind because being around my dance family is my favorite! The stage is my second home as my other passions are singing and acting; I was recently a lead in our school musical even! In the last year, I have learned that I LOVE to model and even received an ambassadorship with ACA which made me feel so special. Right now, my goal in life is to be the next Taylor Swift and/or a Rockette! I don’t get a whole lot of free time but you can catch me spending it with my close-knit-family in the pool, or going to church, or football games, or baseball games, or playing basketball in the driveway! I’m really just your All-American-girl next door!
Brooklyn
Waverly Winstead is an energetic 8-year-old with a kind heart and even bigger dreams! A dedicated member of the Academy of Dance competition team for the past two years, Waverly trains in lyrical, tap, jazz, ballet, and gymnastics—though flips are definitely her favorite! Outside the studio, she shines just as brightly, serving as the Student Council Association Recorder at her school. Waverly also holds the title of Little Sister for Miss Newport News-Hampton through the Miss Virginia Organization’s Little Sisters Program. She’s especially proud of her fundraiser, “Waverly’s Wishes,” which raises money for the Humane Society through flower sales. With a love for performing and helping others, Waverly is eager to continue growing her dance and modeling career—because the stage is where she belongs!
Waverly
I'm Janae Dancy, a 12-year-old with a laid-back vibe and a big heart for people and God from Portmouth, VA — but I've lived in Virginia Beach my whole life. I go by Nae, and I've been dancing since I was age of 3. I've been doing competitive dance since I was 5 with DanzStar studio. I love dancing to Christian Hip Hop, old-school Hip Hop, and Run DMC, keeping the style true to its roots with popping and locking. My love for popping and locking comes from Poppin John and Kida da Great. I dream of becoming a musician, a competition judge, and a professional dancer someday. When I'm not dancing, I like helping the homeless through my studio and raising money for places like CHKD and Leukemia. Besides dance, I also play guitar and skateboard in my free time, which dance helps me get better at. Hope you enjoyed getting to know Nae — the big smile and deep dimples included.
Janae
Hello. My name is Camilla Null and I’m a 10 year old dancer from Yorktown, VA. I’ve been dancing at the Academy of dance since I was little but this is my 3rd year being on the competition team. I love performing on stage and my absolute favorite style of dance is Jazz. I also enjoy Musical theater very much. If not professional dancing I would love to be an actress. You might not know about it but I love scary movies like “Stranger Things” or “The Last of Us” and it would be a dream to be on a show like that. My other love is for animals so I can also see myself as a Veterinarian in the future. Apart from that, I enjoy being an ambassador for a fabulous active wear brand, Dragongwing, and modeling clothes for other amazing brands like ACA or local Dancer’s boutique. I recently became a part of Miss America’s little sisters organization and cannot wait to hit the stage of Miss Virginia this summer alongside a few of my friends. Lastly I have an obsession with jellycats toys and can’t imagine life without my sisters Nellie and Ayla
Camilla
Hi, My name is Kayla and I am a 10 year old Competitive Dancer and aspiring Broadway Star from Hampton, VA. Currently, I am a part of the amazing company dancers with the Academy of Dance and Gymnastics. I have been a competitive dancer since I was 6 years old and I have been dancing since I was in my mommy’s tummy (so I’ve been told!) I have always felt at home on the stage and I have developed a love for musical theatre because it allows my “silly” personality to shine in several ways. I have also found a love for dance photography in that it allows me to express my love of dance through photos and showcase my skills as a dancer. Outside of dance, I love to create art projects and make crafts. I enjoy bracelet making, painting and creating “squishies” for people as fidgets. I aspire to become a Broadway Professional and dream of the possibility of becoming a Broadway performer. I am excited to be a part of the MVP Collective as an Ambassador and looking forward to all of the exciting opportunities.
Kayla
Hello! My name is Kennedi Kae. I am 10 years old from Williamsburg, VA. I have been dancing for 8 years. I train in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theatre, hip hop and acro. I am grateful to be an ambassador for The MVP Collective, Dragonwing and The Umbrella Project. I am also a model for NYMMG. I love being a Miss America’s Little Sister for Virginia under the local title Miss Greater Charlottesville. I have learned so much about community service and how to be confident. I love being outdoors, horses, learning about marine life and having fun with friends!
Keep up with me on Instagram!
Kennedi Kae
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