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2009 - 2010 COMPETITION SEASON

2009 - 2010 HIPHOP AUDITION GROUPS

Even though these are the dancers who made the different groups, the dancer may have auditioned for several groups and will make a choice as to which dances they will want to compete.

2008 - 2009 COMPETITION SEASON

"When I Grow UP" - Hip Hop I

First row, left to right, Mattie Taylor and Tegan Rea.  Second row, Katie Turner, Abbye Cody, and Emily Snell.  Third row, Regan Campbell and Alexandria Pettus.  This group of dancers are taught by Ms. Emily and Ms. Sara.

"shawty get loose" - hiphop ii

Front row, left to right, Paris Fonseca, Amber Bajorek, Madi Spears, Tessa Johnson and Mackenzie Ellis. 
Second row, Lauren Anderson, Michael York, Micah Perry and Hannah Taylor.  These dancers are taught by          Ms. Lois.

"closer"- hiphop iii

Did not have time to get competition pictures for this group.   Shown in an earlier class photo left to right, front row are Tori Spears and Taylor Rai Johnson.  Second row are Joi Smith and Rachel Wyrick.  Squatting are Stephanie Singleton, Maitland Hurley, Tori Hanley and Bailea Jones.  Center row are Cassidy Eberle, Kaitlin Soderlund and Kendra Lytch.  Back row are Mackenzie Blanchard, Alana Whatley, Amanda Cross, Kayla Vasquez, Jennifer McDonough, Jessica Holeman and Carol Walter.

"krazy"- hiphop - large group -

Could not get pictures of this competition group because of costume changes - hopefully next time.

Competing in the Line Division and filling Robinson Auditorium Stage Sunday were these JDC Large Group Hip Hop Dancers, who are shown here in an earlier class photograph.  First row, from left to right, are Mattie Taylor, Micah Perry, Madi Spears, Michael York, Tegan Rea, Bailea Jones, Regan Campbell and Mackenzie Ellis.  Second row dancers are Maurie Gangluff, Katie Turner, Hannah Turner, Terra Johnson, Heather Weth, Julia Johnson, and Kaitlynn Coleman.  Third row dancers are Alexandria Pettus, Mackenzie Blanchard, Courtney Ellis, Kaitlin Soderlund, Maitland Hurley, Cassidy Eberle,  Lauren Anderson and K.K. Massey. Back row dancers are Rachel Wyrick, Stephanie Singleton, Alana Whatley, Joi Smith, Kayla Vasquez, Amanda Cross, Jessica Holeman, Paris Fonseca and Carol Walters.  (Some of these dancers did not competing with the Large Group Hip Hop.)

2007 - 2008 COMPETITION SEASON

champions all!  it is difficult to describe just how much fun it has been to watch you all perform at the different competitions.

I realize that the key word here is "fun" over and over but the dancers are good and the dances were always well performed and I can't really think of another word to describe their hiphop performances but "fun!!"

These are the pictures that I took at Nexstar National Competition  in July 2008 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

"Hand Clap" - Our youngest dancers

Back row - l to r - Alex, Regan, Michael, Katie, Emily.  Second row - Tegan and Mackenzie.  Kneeling - Mattie.  These dancers were instructed by Ms. Sara.

"Shake" Dancers with lots and lots of glitter!!!

Back Row, l to r, Lauren, Paris, Taylor and Niki.  Second row - Amber, Kendra, Courtney, Mackenzie, Bailea and Lauren.  Front row, Tessa, Madi, Terra, Micah and Hannah.  These dancers were instructed by Ms. Lois.

"Wait A Minute" Dancers

Back row, l to r, Taylor Rai, Tori, Kayla, Stephanie and Kaitlin.  Second row kneeling - Stephanie, Amanda, Madison, Cassidy and Joi.   Front row, Jenni, Tori and Jessica.  These dancers were instructed by Ms. Lois.

"Rewind" - our Big Group of Hiphop Dancers, ranging in age from nine to nineteen,  This group competed in "Line" (size of group) and several times won top awards!!!!!

Back row, l to r, - Tori, Stephanie, Lindsey, Kayla, Alana, Amanda, Jessica and Joi.  Middle row - Taylor Rai, Stephanie, Niki, Mackenzie, Kendra, Kaitlin, Lauren, and Bailea.  Front row, Tessa, Micah, Kira, Amber, Terra, Madi and Tori.  These dancers were instructed by Ms. Lois.

Senior Dancers did not attend National Championship - they had departed on to begin the new part of their lives.

Recital Photo for Hand Clap will be posted when received.

Recital pictures

"shake"dancers - fun to watch you all perform!!!!

I can tell you that your parents and friends had as much fun as you all did!

Rewind dancers - champions all!  it has been such fun to watch you all perform!!!!

Rewind dancers - champions all!  it has been such fun to watch you all perform!!!!

SENIOR DANCERS

Madison, Emiley, Ashley, Taylor and Hannah - Taylor filled in and learned the dance in about         two days when Jessica had been injured.  Senior dancers were instructed by Chris Williams.

Ashley, Emiley, Jessica, Madison and Hannah at earlier competition.

2007 - 2008 hiphop dancers

Showbiz competition-

jan 12 08

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(Previous Years Below)

More Pictures will be added when available.

hiphop I

 Regan Campbell, Mackenzie Ellis, Alex Leirer, Tegan Rea, Emily Snell, Mattie Taylor and Michael York

Small Group, Hiphop, age nine, “Hand Clap” won a Second Place Award in the Showbiz Competition, January 12, 2008.  These dancers who are instructed by Ms. Sara, are Regan Campbell, Mackenzie Ellis, Alexandria Leirer, Tegan Rea, Emily Snell, Mattie Taylor, Katie Turner and Michael York.

These young dancers performed their hiphop in their bright costumes.  This was the first time for six of these eight dancers to compete.  And they did a great job!  You can't see it, but Tegan had a cast that matched her camo's on her right arm.  (Thanks to Sara's mom for all she did on so many of the costumes!!!!)

hiphop 11

 Lauren Anderson, Amber Bajorek, Mackenzie Blanchard, Courtney Ellis, Paris Fonseca,  Maitland Hurley, Terra Johnson, Tessa Johnson, Bailea Jones, Darby Lottner, Kendra Lytch, Taylor Mays, Micah Perry, Niki Rogers, Madi Spears, Hannah Taylor, and Lauren Travis

Showbiz Competition - January 12, 2008

Large Group Hiphop, age ten, “Shake,” taught by Ms. Lois won a First-Place Award.  Dancers in this group are Lauren Anderson, Amber Bajorek, Mackenzie Blanchard, Courtney Ellis, Paris Fonseca, Maitland Hurley, Terra Johnson, Tessa Johnson, Bailea Jones, Darby Lottner, Kendra Lytch, Micah Perry, Niki Rodgers, Madi Spears, Hanna Taylor and Lauren Travis.

This group of dancers really put on a show!!!!  They are sooo good and the costumes are great.  We always have great costumes but I think the instructors have outdone themselves this year.  The shoes just top off the outfit - along with the knee pads!!!  Their talent and energy match their outfits, too.  Besides a First-Place Award, they won Fifth out of the Top Ten for Junior Division (please note that we won, Seventh, Sixth and Fifth out of the Junior Division!!!)

hiphop 111

Large Group, Hiphop, age thirteen, “Wait a Minute,” won a First Place.  These dancers, who are instructed by Ms. Lois, are Amanda Cross, Cassidy Eberle, Tori Hanley, Jessica Holeman, Taylor Rai Johnson, Jessica McCauley, Jenny McDonough, Stephanie Singleton, Joi Smith, Kaitlin Soderlund, Tori Spears, Kayla Vasquez, Madison Winstead and Stephanie York.

These lovely young ladies did a rousing HipHop routine to "Wait a Minute" and won a First Place.  Love the colorful costumes and the shoes just finish it off!

Anyone who thinks dance is easy ought to try to get up there on the stage and perform one of these routines.  These kids all work hard, no matter the age.  The adrenalin is to the limit and the work is hard and kids are trying to grasp for air.  It’s not easy!!!

hiphop 1v

Our largest hiphop group, instructed by Ms. Lois, finally performed in the “Line Category” to Rewind and won First Place.  Dancers in this largest group of dancers performing for JDC were Amber Bajorek, Amanda Cross, Hannah Ellis, Jessica Holeman, Kira Jinkins, Taylor Rai Johnson, Terra Johnson, Tessa Johnson, Bailea Jones, Kendra Lytch, Micah Perry, Niki Rodgers, Stephanie Singleton, Joi Smith, Kaitlin Soderlund, Madi Spears, Tori Spears, Lindsey Sweet, Lauren Travis, Kayla Vasquez, Alana Whatley, Madison Winstead and Stephanie York.

Can't say enough about this group of dancers - Danced hiphop in the Line Division.  Ms. Lois and they have worked very hard.  Please read paragraph below.  Ladies, I know these are your dance warm-ups, but they looked really good for your dance, but they can't compare to how good you looked and how great you did.  We are so excited for you and proud of you.  Some of the dancers were disappointed in their performance - but I don't think anyone needed to be sad.  Not even sure what time you performed but it was most likely after 10:00 after being there all day - you all did a GREAT job!

TEARS THEN CHEERS!

Our 24 dancers were competing in the Line and Production category age 12, (remember this is the average age of our 24 dancers who competed to “Rewind”) against one of the largest and most successful competition dance studios in the area.  This studio had 22 dancers in a hiphop number and a wonderful production number with 83 dancers.  When the Top Three were announced, it went like this:  No. 3 - their hiphop; No. 2 – their production; and No. 1 – guess who!!!!! – REWIND from JDC!!!!!  Talk about excitement.  In fact, I keep waiting for the final results to come out on Showbiz website, because I keep thinking that we misunderstood – We do know that we won, and the studio will receive a check for $150 for winning, but I’m still not sure that we beat their production number.    Now, if you follow my website articles, you know I don’t mention other studios or much about other gyms.  But we were excited!!!!!!  It may never happen again, but it happened once!!!!  We have done well in other competitions and every year, we have gained experience!  We know some of the dancers from NLR because a number of the dancers have come to Huff ‘n Puff for power tumbling over the years.   The nicest thing that happened at the meet was when one of our former power tumbling students (she and sister both came for a couple of years) and both danced for the NLR studio for a number of years, and younger sister is a prime dancer with their studio) came up to me after we had won the First of the Top Three and congratulated us on that win.  We have made some awfully nice friends over the years and we’re awfully proud of that.

senior hiphop

Small Group, Hiphop, Age seventeen, instructed by Chris Williams, and dancing to “Tambourine” were Emiley Bee, Hannah Ellis, Madison Hurley, Ashley McCutcheon.  Jessica Raines, who is also a member of this group had a high school cheerleading competition, and Taylor Canfield came to the Studio and learned the complicated choreography and did a magnificent job filling in for Jessica.  Taylor, we really appreciated it.  These dancers put their whole heart and soul into this dance and did a fantastic job and won a First Place Award.

All the dancers did a great job, but this Senior Group might as well have run at least two miles for Chris' complicated and fast-paced choreography - because it took that much energy and they didn’t falter for a second.  Congratulations, Senior Dancers!

 practice sessions

Ms. Lois and one of her hiphop groups - think several were missing - Oct 15, 2007.

hiphop 111

with ms. lois - oct 17, 2007

hiphop 111

Amanda Cross, Cassidy Eberle, Tori Hanley, Jessica Holeman, Taylor Rai Johnson, Jessica McCauley, Jenny McDonough, Bailey Jo Rhodes, Stephanie Singleton, Joi Smith, Kaitlin Soderlund, Tori Spears, Kayla Vasquez, Alana Whatley, Madison Winstead and  Stephanie York         (Photo Below taken at Seminar)

hiphop 1V

Emiley Bee, Hannah Ellis, Madison Hurley, Ashley McCutcheon and Jessica Raines

hiphop V

What a Happy Group of Dancers - and a Fun Class!!!

(Several of the dancers were not present this evening due to illness, etc.)

Amber Bajorek, Mackenzie Blanchard, Amanda Cross, Hannah Ellis, Tori Hanley, Jessica Holeman, Kira Jinkins, Taylor Rai Johnson, Terra Johnson, Tessa Johnson, Bailea Jones, Kendra Lytch, Micah Perry, Niki Rodgers, Stephanie Singleton, Joi Smith, Kaitlin Soderlund, Madi Spears, Tori Spears, Lindsey Sweet, Lauren Travis, Kayla Vasquez, Alana Whatley, Madison Winstead and Stephanie York

 2006 - 2007 hiphop dancers

(Previous Years Below)

senior hiphop company

junior hiphop company

youngest hiphop company

(more Photos Below)

Also in Large Group Category, in the Teen Division, age 15, JDC Dancers who performed Hiphop to “So Excited” were Taylor Canfield, Brittany Everett, Jessica Holeman, Madison Hurley, Ashley McCutcheon, Jessica Raines, Lindsey Sweet, Kayla Vasquez, Alana Whatley and Stephanie York.  The dancers, who were awarded a Second Place and also placed Eighth in the Top Ten Performances in the Teen Division, are instructed by Chris Williams.

Shown here in their recital wear are the Senior Hiphop Dancers.  From left to right, front row are Ashley, Alana, Jessica and Madison.  Back row, left to right are Taylor, Kayla, Jessica, Lindsey and Kelsea.  Not shown, but also dancing was Brittany Everett.

These dancers, posing here with their crazy hair and all, are the Junior HipHop Dancers from Jacksonville Dance who won a Second Place with their exciting performance to “Peanut Butter and Jelly Mix.” These dancers, instructed by Ms. Lois Bryan, are front row, Jessica McCauley; second row, left to right, Tori Spears, Taylor Rai Johnson and Tori Hanley.  Back row, left to right, are Jessica Holeman, Madison Winstead, Jennifer McDonough and Joi Smith.  These dancers are from Beebe, Cabot, Jacksonville and North Little Rock.

The Junior Hiphop Dancers are shown here in their recital pose.  Front row, left to right are Taylor Rai, Tori and Tori.  Middle row are dancers Madison and Jessica.  Back row are Jennifer, Stephanie, Jessica and Joi.

Performing in Junior Division, age nine, Large Group Category, to “We Run This” were Hiphop Dancers Alexandria Adams, Amber Bajorek, Mackenzie Blanchard, Elizabeth Clark, Kaitlynn Coleman, Bailey Gibson, Kira Jinks, Terra Johnson, Tessa Johnson, Bailea Jones, Chelsea Livingston, Darby Lottner, Kendra Lytch, Hannah Moler, Micah Perry, Madi Spears, Mikaela Stoll and Samantha Wade.  The dancers in this group--the largest group in the Jacksonville Dance Company—won a First Place, Second High Score and placed Ninth in the Top Ten Overall Winners from all performances in the Junior Division.    Ms. Lois Bryan is the instructor for this group of dancers and she is assisted by Ms. Jessica Raines.

Shown here in their recital pose are the very successful younger hiphop dancers.  These dancers performed very well in every competition in which they competed.  They always brought their energy and excitment to their  performances and were such fun to watch.

at practice

         JDC Youngest Company Hiphop Dancers, ages eight to ten - you are invited to watch them

                                           any Wednesday night, from 5:00 to 6:15

Senior HIPHOP COMPANY - 2006 - 2007

Not pictured - Ashley McCutcheon and Kayla Vasquez.

Just can't seem to get all the dancers together at once - Ashley still not pictured in this photo.

2005 - 2006 junior hiphop

Company Dancers

JUNIOR HIPHOP DANCE COMPANY TAUGHT BY LOIS BRYAN - 2005 - 2006

2005 - 2006 youngest hiphop

company dancers

YOUNGEST HIPHOP DANCERS - "SWITCH" TAUGHT BY LOIS BRYAN - 2005 - 2006

2005 - 2006

SENIOR HIPHOP, LARGE GROUP

TAYLOR CANFIELD, DANCE CAPTAIN

BRITTANY EVERETT

JESSICA HOLEMAN

WHITNEY HOLEMAN

CAMILLE HOLLIDAY

DEANNA JOHNSON

ASHLEY MC CUTCHEON

BRITTANY OLIGER

JAMIE PARENT

JESSICA RAINES

BRITTANY RODGERS

HANA SEBREN

MANDY SELLARS

LINDSEY SWEET

BRIA WIGGINS

SENIOR HIPHOP - ELITE GROUP

TAYLOR taylor CANFIELD, DANCE CAPTAIN

BRITTANY EVERETT

CAMILLE HOLLIDAY

DEANNA JOHNSON

BRITTANY OLIGER

JESSICA RAINES

BRITTANY RODGERS

LINDSEY SWEET

BRIA WIGGINS

INSTRUCTOR FOR THE SENIOR HIPHOP

GROUPS IS CHRIS WILLIAMS.

Senior Hiphop Company Dancers (15) practice new routines - Fall 2005

Senior Hiphop Company Dancers - Fall 2005 - 2006

  Hiphop Classes  - Fall 2005 Fifteen Company Dancers

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2005 - 2006 Senior Hiphop Group Practices - 15 Selected for Company

Senior HipHop Group Selected to Perform in Talent on Parade National Competition Top Ten Dance-off for national title - Came in Fourth Overall.  July 2005.  Very proud moment for Jacksonville Dance Company!!!!!!

2004 - 2005 Senior Hiiphop Award Winning Dancers

2004 - 2005 Dancers at Practice

JUNIOR HIPHOP COMPANY - 2005 - 2006

Instructor for the Junior Hiphop is Lois Bryan

JUNJUNIOR HIPHOP DANCERS - 2004 - 2005

Junior Hiphop Company - First Competition