The Little Star Dance Academy has announced a significant haul of accolades following the 2026 Center Stage Dance Championships, securing a total of 27 gold medals, 33 silver medals, and three platinum awards. The academy's performance highlighted excellence across both ballet and contemporary-style categories.
Among the standout individual achievements, Lee Sin-yu earned a platinum award and a Top Score Award for the performance of “Graduation Ball Variation.” Additionally, Lam Tsz-ying was awarded a platinum award for the “Variation from Talisman,” while Chen Rui-shi secured a gold medal and a Top Score Award for the performance of “Coppélia Doll.”
These results come as the dance community celebrates a high level of technical skill displayed during the competition. The academy's success in various ballet divisions underscores a strong season of competitive achievement for its dancers.
In a separate display of international talent, 15-year-old ballerina Anika, representing Niš, was named the senior category winner at an international classical ballet and contemporary dance competition held at Teatro Duse in Bologna, Italy, from October 23–25, 2026. Anika’s victory included a gold medal and a full scholarship to the Carlos Acosta Dance Foundation in London. During the same event, Melanija Nikić also secured a top position, taking first place in the 10–11 age category.