About Me
Hi Everyone; nice to meet you.
I am Amanda Grace and I began dancing at the age of 9. I am a Los Angeles Trained Dancer who also enjoys Modeling. I have competed at the National Level with some First Over All and First in Category Wins. I am a dancer through and through and participated in Garces Memorial High School Cheer as well as their Competitive Dance Team in Bakersfield, CA where I created choreography for the teams. I also have a strong interest in S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and excel in these areas. Attending Utah Valley University starting in the Fall of 2021 after receiving an academic scholarship. Pursuing a Double Major in Dance and BioChemistry.
I have studied most styles of dance since the age of 9 including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, acro, hip hop, and ballet. I competed as a soloist and team member of various competitive dance teams in Southern California including performances at Disney and appearances on Dance Moms. Some results are listed below.
Garces High School Competitive Dance Team - JustDance Invitational 2021 Sandiego
1st Place Sr. Large Group Contemporary
Penché Dance Academy - Showstopper National Champions 2018
You're welcome to view some of the performances on the comp videos page.
Kern Dance Alliance - 2018 Dance & Academic Scholarship Recipient:
Honored to have been selected as the 2017 Dance and Academic Scholarship Recipient.
2017 Showstopper Westcoast Finals:
Overall – Large Groups Teen Advanced:
1st Overall: London Bridge – Jazz
2nd Overall: Downtown - Jazz
1st Place Category - 1977 - Jazz
6th Overall of 250+ dancers
Duet - Teen Advanced: Amanda Bagley / Briar Munoz
1st Place Category - Stone Cold - Lyrical
1st Overall of 150+
2016 Showstopper Westcoast Finals:
Overall - Small Group Teens Advanced:
1st Overall: Four Walls - Contemporary
2nd Overall: American Women – Jazz
3rd Overall: Hundred Monies – Jazz
4th Overall: Beatz – Jazz
Overall – Large Groups Teen Advanced:
1st Overall: Something Bad – Jazz
2nd Overall: Good Vs Evil - Lyrical
1st Place Category
2016 Next Level Regional Dance Competition:
Solo - tWeen Advanced:
1st Place Category
1st Overall
I have taken masterclasses and training with:
Krista Miller – Space TV
My Headshot Photographer is: Guy Viau He is one of the top commercial photographers in the LA entertainment industry. (Featured 3rd row - right / 7th row - left / 22nd row left).
In 2016, I started Dance Modeling in Southern California with Dance Photographer - Gabriel Encinas:
http://www.567click.com/ as a permanent team member.
I am a diligent honor roll student with straight A's at Garces Memorial Catholic High School and work very hard to balance both dance and school commitments. My Highschool GPA is 4.12
I was born in Portland, Oregon, and my mother is from Sao Paulo, Brazil. My father grew up in both Oregon and California.
Hopefully being humble, showing kindness, working hard, and maintaining a strong work ethic will open doors to future opportunities.
Thank you so much for your interest in my bio.
My Biometrics:
Age: 18
Weight: 110 lbs.
Height: 5'7"
Eye Color: Green / Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Ethnicity: Brazilian / Caucasian