"Willow Dixson is a junior majoring in dance at Union County Academy for Performing Arts (APA), located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. She is active in her school community, as well as her dance studio. At school, Willow holds the titles of President in junior class council, Junior Public Relations Officer in student government, and Co-Vice President in National Honor Society for Dance Arts. She has been featured in many musical theater productions at APA, such as Broadway Night, Chicago: High School Edition and High School Musical Jr. as a choreographer and an ensemble member. This year, Willow has the pleasure of stepping into the role of ‘Peggy’ in this coming spring musical, 42nd Street. At her home studio, Rahway Dance Theatre, which has been her home for the past ten years, Willow volunteers as an assistant teacher. Other dance training credits include Joffrey Musical Theatre Intensive and EMIA."

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The Governor’s Awards in Arts Education began in 1980 to promote awareness and appreciation of the arts, recognizing the creativity, talent and leadership of the award winners. Each year, awards are presented to approximately 20 educators and 80 students. National and statewide organizations select the students for their exemplary work in creative writing, speech, dance, music, theatre and visual arts and the leaders for their exceptional commitment and contribution to arts education. The program also recognizes arts educators and arts education advocates, whose leadership has helped nurture the development of students in the arts across the state.

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The Governor’s Awards event is a partnership of the Arts Ed NJ, the Department of Education, Art Pride New Jersey Foundation, the Department of State and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Additional support is provided by: the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics; Art Educators of New Jersey; Art Administrators of New Jersey; Dance New Jersey; New Jersey Council of Teachers of English; New Jersey Speech and Debate League; New Jersey Music Educators Association; New Jersey Performing Arts Center; Writer's Theatre of New Jersey; Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey; New Jersey Thespians and Young Audiences of New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. The cooperating organizations, award sponsors and individual members of the planning council dedicate their time to make sure that excellence in the arts is rewarded, and work tirelessly throughout the year to plan this special event. The Governor's Awards in Arts Education ceremony are a major collaborative effort of the arts, education and state government.