On June 25, 2011, Victoria Olszowy became the 35^th student in Chris Collins Dance Studio’s history to earn the title “Student of the Year”. 

Victoria Olszowy has been a part of Chris Collins Dance Studio since she was three years old.  She started out in our morning classes at the Dale City Recreation Center.  After a couple years, teachers noticed her natural ability and as a new young company group was formed she was invited to be a part of it.

Over the years, Victoria has been an extremely dedicated student.  When her family moved to Stafford she continued to dance in Dale City.  When dance classes were no longer offered at the Dale City location, she started making the trip to Alexandria several times a week. Victoria even added an extra day of dance, so that she could assist with some of our younger classes.  She makes the trip from Stafford to Alexandria (over an hour and a half, round trip), 5 days a week!

In every class subject, Victoria strives to be her best.  Through many illnesses she has continued to persevere.  As a teenager, she has not only made major commitment to our dance company but also is a volunteer student teacher throughout the year and during summer Princess Camps. She is an excellent role model and an inspiration to our younger students.   She continues to put her heart, soul, and endless hours into dance. 

Victoria will receive the prestigious Bill Collins Scholarship (named after Chris Collins' father), along with her title of "Student of the Year". The scholarship awards Victoria with free tuition for the 2011-2012 dance year. Bill Collins was a man with a true love for the arts, and a keen eye for talent and responsibility - Victoria would have made Mr. Bill very proud!