Ava Arbuckle, 2019 NY Finals, Junior 2nd Place Winner

Ava Arbuckle- "One"
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[@akbt2]

If she won second, I can't even imagine what the first place winner did. She is absolute perfection in my mind.

[@Quantum36911]

That's exactly what I was thinking. I thought Ava"s performance was much more distinctive than the 1rst place winner, from what I saw on video.

[@lburgess63]

Absolutely Rock. Solid. Placement. And precision. And control. Her every move was not just completed, but sent that crucial inch beyond her body and into space. I don't think I've ever seen someone her age with this level of artistry. I'm completely floored.
Choreographers watching this must feel the hair on their arms prickle -- how great would it be to work with this dancer? And Ava's just 15 -- can you imagine what she could be at 20, if she keeps working like this?

[@flowerseva]

So gifted- will keep an eye on Ava Arbuckle.

[@GeorgeOu]

This one is going places

[@brittanychapman5438]

She is living art.

[@user-jw9cp3ew8l]

👏👏👏

[@TheLadycrotchet]

Please can someone tell me what the music is?

[@vathys6022]

Ludovico Einaudi "Uno". Actually, you can find it under the video.

[@TheLadycrotchet]

Vathys Thankyou - I hadn’t noticed. I love this dancing. I can’t stop watching her, but as I am a pianist I find myself bewitched by the music too.

[@RC2214]

It is a little disturbing how thin she is but very amazing dancer