Jasper dancers recently wrapped up another successful season, with several dancers posting strong results in a variety of categories.

Jasper Dance Program instructor Nicole Koebel coached about 100 students through the program this season.

Koebel said it’s been a fun year for her, as she’s gotten to work more with Serana Wilson, whose mother Shawnee Wilson was Koebel’s dance teacher.

“It’s come full circle, and Serana really lights up the stage.”

Wilson was partnered with Natalie Allin, who proved to be the team’s most successful dancer. Allin finished her year with a high gold and love of dance award in Airdrie.

“She really stands out. She has amazing stage presence and has a look and energy to her. She’s very eye-catching,” Koebel said. “Natalie has a lot of elements of a great dancer.

Allin has performed well in the lyrical and jazz competitions, and partnered up with Wilson, which impressed Koebel.

“We started the duets for Natalie and Serana. They work really well together. To see them dance together is something special. They’re very aware of each other and they move in synchronicity... naturally they wanted to work together.”

Koebel is encouraging more of her dancers to pursue post-secondary education in the art, and attempts to foster continued love of dance.

“When they’re little, they tell me they just ‘love dancing all day’ and I encourage them,” Koebel said.

Recent results include:

Sundance Stars Festival, Fort Saskatchewan, April 16-19

Natalie Allin and Serana Wilson, Variety Duet - Gold, Modern Duet - Gold

Natalie, Modern Solo - Silver, Lyrical Solo - High Gold and Love of Dance Award

Serana, Modern Solo - Gold

Dance Extreme, Sherwood Park, April 24-26

Natalie Allin, Jazz Solo - High Gold - Most Promising Dancer Award, Lyrical Solo - High Gold, Modern Solo - Gold, Student Choreography - High Silver

Dance Invasion, Airdrie, April 29 - May 3

Serana Wilson, Bernice Addison, Alexandra Bossio, Natalie Allin - Modern Group - Gold

Nicole Cantley, Serana Wilson, Bernice Addison, Alexandra Bossio - Hip Hop, Ages 13 and 14 - Gold - Outstanding Junior Hip Hop Award

Josee Frigon, Dana Muir, Tonya Garford, Amica Aleenbach, Eman Ismaeil - Hip Hop Ages 15 and 16 - High Silver

Natalie Allin - Lyrical Solo - High Gold - Love of Dance Award and Scholarship, Modern Solo - Gold

Serana Wilson - Modern Solo - Gold - Most Promising Dancer Award