From the Photo Collection of Alyssa Marion
It’s finally here! Competition season, and although it’s not the big one yet, the girls were just as excited for the two local competitions they competed in the last month. The girls love it when they have a chance to compete. Throughout the year the girls perform at a variety of events, but it is rare that the event is all about dance. This year the team had the chance to compete at two of these events: one hosted by Emmanuel College, and the other hosted by Westfield State University.
From the Photo Collection of Andrea Fanikos
Each performance acted as a dress rehearsal for the girls, where they could perform and hear judges’ tips and opinions just in time to make a few improvements before Nationals. Of course, a couple trophies never hurt anyone either… The girls took first place for their hip hop routine in their category at both events, and received a choreography award at Westfield. (Shout out to our hip hop choreographer, Toya!)
Winning and performing are both great, but you can’t take the spirit squad without the spirit. The girls loved watching and cheering on the other teams, and of course marveling at everyone’s costumes. What can we say? We just love rhinestones.
Check out our hosts the Emmanuel College Dance Team and Westfield State University Dance Team here!
Oh and don’t forget to check out our partners in crime: UConn Dance Team!
From the Photo Collection of Andrea Fanikos
