On June 25, 2006, Megan Savary became the 30th student to earn the crown as the Chris Collins Dance Studio's student of the year.

"Megan exemplifies what I look for in a Student of the Year," said studio Director Chris Collins.  "She is not just a great dancer and great performer but also a wonderful role model to all of our younger students.  I have watched her grow up in our studio since she was four years old and she has always been passionate about dance.  Megan strives to be her best in everything she does and is always pushing herself and accepting new challenges.  She is an inspiration to our young students who she now assists as a teacher."

Joining Chris in recognizing Megan was 2005 Student of the Year, Samantha Doyle, who added, "I was thrilled to be the one to crown Megan as Student of the Year.  She is such a wonderful person and a beautiful dancer.  I couldn't think of a better way to end my time at Chris Collins Dance Studio than to present this award to her.  She is so deserving.  Congratulations, Megan!"

Asked how she felt about her selection, Megan commented, "I'm proud and honored to represent the studio as Student of the Year.  I'm also very thankful for all the support I've received from my teachers, my family and my fellow dancers."

A rising junior and honor student at Hayfield Secondary School, Megan has danced a dozen years at Chris Collins Dance Studio, where she has received a number of honors, including the 2004 Performer of the Year award.  When she isn't dancing as a member of the Chris Collins Senior Dance Company, Megan can likely be found side-by-side with younger CCDS students -- sharing her trademark smile and love of dance with them as a student teacher.  Working with children is a role that suits Megan nicely, as she aspires to pursue a career as an elementary school teacher following college.

Just days after being named Student of the Year, Megan's next dance adventure began, as she hit the road for her second summer as a Dance Caravan Kid -- gaining a taste of life as a touring dancer and teaching assistant.  From Cincinnati, to Myrtle Beach, to New York and to Orlando, Megan concluded her tour just hours -- literally -- before rejoining her studio friends on board a Royal Caribbean performance cruise to Bermuda.

As Student of the Year, Megan also received the Bill Collins Scholarship, which earns her free class tuition for the next year.

It was an exciting way to cap off an exciting year of dance for Megan, who already has her eyes set on the year ahead.  "I can't wait to see who I'll pass the crown along to as the 2007 Student of the Year."