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JACKSONVILLE DANCE COMPANY MEMBERS ATTEND
THE 2009 – TALENT ON PARADE NATIONALS CONTINUED
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Performing soon after, also in the small group performance division, were the age eleven-twelve Junior hiphop performers, Amber Bajorek, Mackenzie Ellis, Tessa Johnson, Madi Spears, Hannah Taylor and Michael York. The performers danced to “Shawty Get Loose” and won a First Place.
Front row, Amber, Mackenzie and Madi. Back row, Hannah, Michael and Tessa.
Performing to “Krazy” in the Line Category, Junior Division was a large group of JDC Hip Hop dancers who ranged in age of six or seven to seventeen. The dancers won a Top First and although in the Intermediate category, they won Tenth in the Competitive Lines performances. Dancers in this performance were Mackenzie Blanchard, Reagan Campbell, Kaitlynn Coleman, Amanda Cross, Cassidy Eberle, Jessica Holeman, Julia Johnson, Bailea Jones, Kendra Lytch, Tegan Rea, Stephanie Singleton, Joi Smith, Emily Snell, Madi Spears, Hannah Taylor, Mattie Taylor, Katie Turner, Kayla Vasquez, Carol Walters, Alana Whatley, Rachel Wyrick and Stephanie York.
This is the You've Got the Look professional shot of "Krazy." Thank goodness, because there was no way that I was going to be able to get them all together for a photo - too many costume changes, etc. Seated - Mattie and Tegan; on knees - Micah, Kendra, Kaitlynn, Michael, Reagan, Emily, and Madi. Third row, Julia, Katy, Hannah, Cassidy, Alex, Bailea and Mackenzie. Fourth row, Maitland, Amanda, Jessica, Kayla, Stephanie, Paris, Joi and Rachel. Dancing but not shown were Alana, Carol and Stephanie Y.
Performing lyrical to “In My Arms” in large group Junior Division were Alexandria Adams, Amber Bajorek, Jessica Gardner, Christina Hensley, Jessica Holeman, Kira Jinkins, Julia Johnson, Bailea Jones, Niki Rodgers, Madi Spears and Tori Spears. The dancers won a Top First and were also awarded Fifth out of Top Five in the Intermediate Large Group, Junior Division.
First Row - Bailea, Julia, Kira, Madi and Amber; back row - Jessica, Alex, Tori, Jessica, Niki and Christina
Performing Sunday morning were the tap dancers in the large group, thirteen-fourteen Senior Division. The dancers performed to “Get Me Bodied” and won an Elite Top First and were also awarded the Second out of Intermediate Top Five acts, ages thirteen-fourteen. Dancing in this performance were Alexandria Adams, Amber Bajorek, Kaitlynn Coleman, Jessica Holeman, Briyana Isaac, Kira Jinkins, Hannah Moler, Bailey Jo Rhodes, Kassie Shepard, Kaitlin Soderlund, Carol Walters, Stephanie York and Ryann Young.
These are the dancers that I could catch - others were changing quickly for their next performance. Kneeling are Ryann and Kassie; Standing - Hannah, Kira, Amber and Briyana
Professional You've Got the Look Photographer, Danny took this picture at our Studio. Kneeling, left to right, are Kira, Micah, Ryann and Amber. Seated are Kassie, Kaitlynn and Carol. Standing third row are Hannah, Kaitlin, Bailey Jo, Alexandria, Jessica, Stephanie and Briyana.
Soon after, the Senior Hip Hop Dancers performed to “Closer” and won a Top First Award, Line Division. The dancers also won Third out of Top Five performances, Intermediate, age 13-14 Senior Division. Competing in this unique hip hop performance which utilizes chairs in the number, were Mackenzie Blanchard, Amanda Cross, Cassidy Eberle, Tori Hanley, Jessica Holeman, Taylor Rai Johnson, Bailea Jones, Kendra Lytch, Jennifer McDonough, Stephanie Singleton, Joi Smith, Kaitlin Soderlund, Kayla Vasquez, Carol Walters, Alana Whatley and Rachel Wyrick.
First row - Kaitlin, Mackenzie, Joi, Rachel, Carol and Cassidy. Second row - Jessica, Kayla, Tori, Stephanie, Jessica, Maitland and Jennifer. Third row - Kendra, Taylor Rai, Tori and Bailea. Performing but not shown above - Alana.
Getting ready to practice "Closer" before big performance at the National Competition are Kayla, Amanda and Alana.
Shortly after the hiphop performance, several of the dancers had to be ready for the senior jazz performance to “Get Up Off That Thing” that won an Elite Top First and also won the First Place in the Top Five Intermediate performances. The announcer called them the National Champions of the Intermediate Division, so supposedly any of our First-Place winners would be National Champions in their age group of the Intermediate Division. Competing in this wonderful jazz number were Amanda Cross, Courtney Ellis, Jessica Holeman, Bailea Jones, Jennifer McDonough, Niki Rodgers, Stephanie Singleton, Joi Smith, Kaitlin Soderlund, Tori Spears and Stephanie York.
First row - Bailea, Courtney, Stephanie, Kaitlin and Niki.
Second row - Jessica, Tori, Stephanie, Joi, Amanda, and Jennifer. (Niki had run into a backstage pole in the middle of the performance and she kept right on dancing with no tears until after the performance - and that's a real trooper!!!)
Please note that we won first, second and third in the small group, intermediate ages 13-14 group performances, and below first in the small group, intermediate, ages 15-16 performances
Competing later Sunday afternoon were the Senior Tap Performers to “Shake Your Pom Pom.” This is such an exciting number for all of us, including the dancers. They won an Elite Top First and also won First in Top Ten Intermediate Small Groups, ages 13-14 Senior Groups. Performing in this small group number were Alex Adams, Briyana Isaac, Jessica Holeman, Hannah Moler, Bailey Jo Rhodes, Kassie Shepard, Tori Spears, Kaitlin Soderlund and Stephanie York.
From left to right are Hannah, Tori, Kaitlin, Jessica, Stephanie, Kassie, Bailey Jo, Alex and Briyana.
The last JDC performance was by the lyrical, small group, to “Storm.” Performing were Jessica Holeman, Briyana Isaac, Jessica McDonough, Niki Rodgers and Tori Spears. The performers won a Top First and were Fourth Place in the Top Ten Intermediate Small Groups, ages 13-14 senior Division.
Left to right are Tori, Jessica, Jessica, Niki and Briyana
Each day of the competition featured a different theme for awards which were given for the most spirited dance company for that particular theme of the day. Thursday, the theme was Sun Glasses Day; Friday, the theme was Crazy Hat Day; Saturday was Support of your Dance Studio; and Sunday was Support in Fighting Breast Cancer. Jacksonville Dance Company won that Spirit Award – the dancers and parents all wore pink JDC Breast Cancer T-shirts or pink shirts. JDC was pleased to be the spirit selection for the day and to win a very nice trophy for that.
We all want to thank the parents of the "When You Grow Up" dancers and the others that made the wonderful JDC signs. The "When You Grow Up" performers are the youngest of the Company and we really appreciate their Company spirit!!!!
Our appreciation is extended to all of our dancers and their parents. We have the best parents and supporters for both dance company and gymnastics team, as well as our recreational parents. We thank all of you for your continued support.
All in all, it was a great competition with some fantastic dancing and JDC was very pleased to do so well in the competition. Will try to add more casual photos on Wednesday afternoon or evening.
Company technique classes are starting this week of July 13th. If you are interested in your child participating in company classes, auditions will be held August 8 and your child should be attending the Company Preparation Classes NOW to prepare for the auditions.
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