Young Talent Big Dreams 2024 Finalists
Individual Vocal – Broadway/Jazz/Classical
Zoe Assis, 17, True North Classical Academy
Stephanie Aguiar, 16, Somerset Preparatory Academy
Hadassah Cairol, 16, Homeschool
Nina Marie, 15, Miami Beach Senior High School
Spoken Word
Jaeanna Dwyer, 15, Miami Norland Senior High School
Chana Rodriguez, 13, Lubavitch Educational Center
Salandra Singleton, 17, Miami Norland Senior High School
Individual Vocal – Pop/Rock/Rap
Brunella Balleta, 17, Cutler Bay Senior High School
Hannah Brody, 11, Mater Academy Biscayne
Luna Meneses, 17, Doral Academy Preparatory High School
Matthew Isaac Peña (Matthewmusic), 11, Hollywood Elementary School
Francina Valenzuela, 17, Design and Architecture Senior High School
Group Musical Instrument/Bands
Jeffrey Gerald, 16, North Miami Senior High School
Gerry Ibarra, 16, Terra Environmental Research Institute
Elijah Leano, 16, Gulliver Prep
Daniella Rabaza, 17, Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
Mariluz Royer, 17, Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
Individual Dance
Jordan Brown, 9, Homeschool
Maribelle Juvier, 12, Miami Arts Studio 6-12 @ Zelda Glazer
Monreux Slater, 9, Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center
Individual Musical Instrument
Alma Pinzon, 12, South Miami Middle Community School
Magdalena Ruseva, 13, Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School
Alberto Siblesz, 15, Ransom Everglades High School
Harmoni Warren, 16, Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
Group Dance
BLAZIN’ MAFIA DANCE COMPANY: Ma’kalia Griffen, 15, My Life My Power International Preparatory Academy; Shirley Griffin, 15, Homestead Middle School; M’aliaha Knox, 18, Chambers High School; Antanesia Mitchell, 15, Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy; Ernasija Smith, 14, Avant School of Excellence; and Ta’Rajie Townsend, 14, Homestead Middle School.
CRAZY PINK: Alisa Tokaryeva, 12; Polina Tokaryeva, 12; Alisa Zaytseva, 13; and Vasilisa Zaytseva, 13; all students at Aventura Waterways K-8 Center.
THE QUADRATIC FOUR: Tylah Dorsonne, 14; Shannon Millan, 13; Ariannah Wright, 15; and Azariah Wright, 13; all students at Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts.
Group Vocals
ALADDIN (DUAL LANGUAGE): David Fernandez, 15, New Generation Christian Academy; Alejandra Garcia, 13, Mater Lakes Academy; Antonella Laferriere, 13, Divine Savior Academy; Annelise Lugo, 11, Franklin Academy Cooper City; Isabella Lugo, 14, Miami Arts Studio 6-12 @ Zelda Glazer; and Geraldine Nuñez, 13, Pinecrest North Preparatory.
BITTERSWEET: Daniella Rabaza, 17, and Mariluz Royer, 17, of Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts.
MARIACHI: Dylan Bustos, 13, and Shantel Ruiz, 12, of Miami Arts Studio 6-12 @ Zelda Glazer.
Group Musical Instrument/Bands
NOTHING WRONG WITH WET SOCKS: Maximo Garcia, 18, Florida Virtual School; Elijah Leano, 16, Gulliver Prep; and Logan Lopez, 17, Coral Reef Senior High School.
STYROFOAM CUP: Cristian Barrera, 18; Christian Millot, 16; Edward Millot, 14; and Lester Molina, 16; all students at International Studies Charter High School.
THE ATOMIC LOLLIPOPS: Atlas Alvarez, 18, Miami Southridge Senior High School; Nya Fabian, 16, Homestead Senior High School; Ray Garcia, 16, South Dade Senior High School; Natalia Gomez-Mieses, 16, Homestead Senior High School; Kevin Perez, 18, Homestead Senior High School; and Liz Ponce, 17, Dade Preparatory Academy.