FKY KiDS! We had no doubt they were the dancers with the most talent per square inch, but we left it up to our audience to decide if they were the best. After our audience of 1,400 people cast their votes, FLY KiDS won the "Audience Pick Award" by a margin of four. The announcement was made at a private cast party and the kids were later rewarded with prizes from the company directors Kathy Wood and Rhonda Valencia. They will be presenting their first ever full-length concert in December. We'll keep you posted.

Three outstanding performances earned awards that were determined by Dance Houston's Director Andrea Cody. Marvelous Motion won our "Artistic Achievement Award" for making a significant advancement in the art of dance. Revolve Dance Company received the "Dance Houston Award" for their professionalism both onstage and off. Finally, Second Generation Dance Company got "Best Performance" for engaging the audience with powerful movements and messages.

Dancers Against Cancer have come a long way since 2004 when Founding Director Lisa Miller and Artistic Director Austin Ingle put together a dance benefit for a family member who was diagnosed with lung cancer. DAC has grown steadily since, thanks to generous support and donations form organizations and audiences. The mission of the company is to raise money for various programs benefiting cancer patients, especially children, through the art of dance.

This year's program delivered high energy performances at the Bayou Theatre at University of Houston Clear Lake. This multi-disciplinary dance show combined a variety of styles to offer something for everyone. Joining Dancers Against Cancer were Flyboy Dance Company, Ad Deum, The Houston Met, and Fly Kids. The event raised thousands of dollars for cancer patients, and it promises to be bigger, and better, next year. Kudos to the organizers, collaborators, and supporters.