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OHS Dance Team Earns Bid to National Competition
Oxford, Mississippi (June 25, 2019) — The OHS Dance Team attended Universal Dance Association (UDA) Camp on June 9-12 at Mississippi State University where they competed with a home routine that is evaluated on Execution, Choreography, and Overall Effect. The Chargerettes earned 1st place in the Large Varsity Division, earning the top score (9 out of 10 stars) in their division. This landed the Chargerettes a bid to compete at the National Competition in Orlando.
At UDA camp, dancers learn two different routines on which they are evaluated individually in front of an audience made up of the UDA staff, all campers, and family and friends. In addition, the dancers attend technique stations, team building activities, Drill Down competitions, and spirit building each day.
Chargerettes Head Coach, Robyn Lyons stated, “I can’t wait to see them perform at pep rallies, halftimes, State Competition, Nationals, and on the sidelines throughout the coming season! It is going to be a successful year for these girls!” OHS Chargerettes returned to Oxford decorated with the following awards:
- 1st Place: Home Routine for Large Varsity Division – Pom Routine
- Superior Trophy for Evaluations – 38 Superior Ribbons (out of 40) on evaluations. Earned invitation to perform at the Citrus Bowl half-time show.
- All-Americans – Mary Cook, Mary Allyn Eastland, Lily Hemmins, Hayden Hubbell, Olivia Nelson, Katie Cook Riley
- Pin It Forward – Hayden Hubbell, Award is chosen by a UDA Staffer for showing leadership
- Spirit Stick – all 4 days
- 30+ Drill Down Ribbons
In July, the OHS Dance Team has State Choreography Week to learn their 2 new competition routines to prepare for the State Competition in December.