Competition Season Begins for Westside Dance
Pride Dance Team hosted the West Coast Elite Dance Competition here in our Performance Gym, Saturday, January 29th.
The Pride Dance Team of Westside High School hosted the West Coast Elite Dance Competition, here in our Performance Gym, on Saturday, January 29th. There where 150+ competitors from area dance studios, as well as the Honey Bears Dance Team from West Briar Middle School. After a full day of exciting dance performances, the judges presented their awards.
Our Westside Pride Officers made history by winning first in every routine and winning overall top officer line in the competition! The girls where excited for their big win. ” It was amazing to reach our goal because all the long and emotional practices paid off.” said Officer Vivi Lanman. She was thrilled to share this experience with fellow leaders Alexis Hooper, Destinee Clark, Baylee Nelson and Captain Christina Campbell ( seen in feature photo, with their team director Mrs. Brooke DeMartino ).
Pride’s complete list of awards
- Vote Audience Favorite Kick Team
- 1st place Modern ensemble
- 8 soloists in the Top 10
- 1st place duet Lindesy Staskus and Vivi Lanman
- 3rd place duet Baylee Nelson and Kennedi Taylor
- 2nd place in Hipster
- 1st place Office jazz, hip hop and modern
- 1st place Team lyrical, kick and jazz
A special shout out goes to Kiara Guyton, who won 5th place, out of 15 soloist, in the Grade 10 category. Kiara is a second year member and LT officer of Inertia Dance Company. Pictured with her silver medal, and Inertia Director Bryan Paule.
Congratulations to all the dancers who represented Westside at this competition. What a way to start the season.
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