Primary Ballet Competition Results for 2025

Discover the achievements of Primary Ballet students in recent ballet competitions, including standout performances and scholarship awards. This article outlines results from YAGP Denver, YAGP Salt Lake City, ADC IBC Phoenix, and UBC Salt Lake City.

Published April 25, 2026

At Primary Ballet, we prioritize good classwork and story ballets. However, some students chose to participate in ballet competitions this past school year. Below are the results from various competitions.

YAGP Denver

• Sophia Clawson
  • 3rd Place in Contemporary
• Sophia and Elle Clawson
  • Invited to YAGP National Finals in Tampa, FL
  • Invited to 2025 Gala de Danza in London
• Elle Clawson
  • Offered a summer scholarship to the Harid Conservatory

YAGP Salt Lake City

• Olive Mortensen
  • Top 12 in Classical
  • Top 12 in Contemporary
  • Received a summer scholarship to Colorado Ballet Academy
• Stella Johnson
  • Top 24 Performer
• Kit Mahoney
  • Received a summer scholarship to Colorado Ballet Academy

ADC IBC Phoenix

• Sophia and Elle Clawson
  • 2nd Place in Duo/Trio category
  • Invited to the 20th Anniversary Final in St. Petersburg, FL

UBC Salt Lake City

• Olive Mortensen
  • 1st Place in Classical
  • 2nd Place in Contemporary
• Kit Mahoney
  • 1st Place in Classical
  • 4th Place in Contemporary
• Stella Johnson
  • 1st Place in Contemporary
• Elle Clawson
  • 5th Place in Contemporary
  • Top 12 in Classical
• Sophia Clawson
  • 4th Place in Contemporary

We are incredibly proud of our students' hard work and dedication. These achievements are a testament to their talent and commitment to ballet.