The Dance Company of Yvonne’s Directions In Dance from Lutcher recently attended the Starpower 2013 Orlando World Championships held at the Dolphin Resort. The dancers competed in several divisions including solos, small groups, large group and lines. There were more than 1,500 acts and more than 100 studios in attendance from places as far away as Guam, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
The YDID company was honored to be one of 19 studios that were selected out of 100 studios to recompete their  three overall high scoring routines at the prestigious Battle of the Stars, which was broadcast live online. Out of 1,500 acts only 104 were invited to the Battle of the Stars.
The small group 8 and under “Mermaids” was awarded a  5-star ranking (highest possible), first in their division, fifth overall, special judges award “crisp and clean” and was named a finalist in the battle.
Their 8 and under line “Who Woke Snow White Up?” was another number that was awarded a 5-star ranking (highest possible), first in their division, fifth place overall, special judges award: Darling Disney Divas and was named a finalist in the battle.
The entire 49 member company performed in the line division “Dance 4 Me” and was awarded a 5-star ranking (highest possible), first in their division, ninth overall and placed fifth in the battle.
With the help and support of the community, many friends and family, YDID was awarded the people’s choice award, which is given to the one routine that gets the most votes during the battle either by texting or voting on ine.
Each studio that makes it to the battle has its name put on a wheel for a chance to win a cruise from Royal Caribbean Cruise lines. After two spins and it landing on “spin again” Team YDID was super excited when it landed on Yvonne’s.
The dancers and their families enjoyed a week of the most amazing dance competition that they have ever attended and of course visiting the Disney/Universal theme parks and Sea World. Team YDID brought nearly 300 supporters to Orlando to cheer on the dancers.
Starpower has three levels of competition: Star, All Star and Power levels. All of YDID’s solos and group dancers were entered in the Power division, which is the most advanced level. The competitors in the Power division are scored on a more difficult scale than the other levels. StarPower uses a 1-5 star ranking.
Additional Group Results:
Bibbiddi Bobbiddi Boo – 6 year old LineTap – 5 stars, first place division, sixth overall 8 and under lines
King Creole, 13 year old Line Tap – 5 stars, first place division
Pop Drop and Roll, 11 year old Large Group Jazz – 5 stars
Mad Hatter, 15-16 small group Musical Theater – 4.75 stars
Little Monsters, 11 years old small group Open – 4.5 stars
Individual results:
Age 8 and Under Soloists:
Bryleigh Cantillo, Musical Theater – 4.5 Stars
Layla Daley, Tap – 4.75 Stars, first place division
Layla Daley, Musical Theater – 4.75 Starts, first place division, Special Judges Awards: The Firecracker Performer Award
Avery Detillier, Musical Theater – 4.75 Stars
Tabitha Detillier, Character – 4.75 Stars, first place division
Addison Entremont, Character – 4.75 Stars, first place division
Emma Guzman, Jazz – 4.75 Stars, first place division, Special Judges Award: Shimmy Shaking Queen
Skyler Johnson, Hip Hop – 4.75 Stars
Kate LeBlanc, Tap – 4.5 Stars
Christian Louque, Musical Theater – 5 Stars, 13th Overall 8 and Under Soloists
Christian Louque, Lyrical – 4.75 Stars
Faith Madere, Tap – 5 Stars, first place division, second Overall Photogenic 11 and Under
Brooke Roussel, Jazz – 4.75 Stars, second Overall Costume Award
Age 9 – 11 Soloists:
Baileigh Bentivegna, Jazz – 4.75 Stars
Breleigh Bentivegna, Musical Theater – 4.5 Stars
Breleigh Bentivegna, Tap – 4.75 Stars
Kaileigh Buchanon, Tap – 4.75 Stars
Jakoyia Miller, Musical Theater – 4.5 Stars
Riley Monica, Jazz – 4.5 Stars
Maddie Vicknair, Jazz – 4.5 Stars
Carley Wilcox, Jazz – 4.5 Stars
Age 12 – 14 Soloists
Hannah Chauvin, Jazz – 4.5 Stars
Bailee Culotta, Contemporary – 4.75 Stars
Melanie Frederic, Musical Theater – 4.5 Stars
Alyson Louque, Open – 4.5 Stars
Sophia Miano, Lyrical – 4.5 Stars
Age 15 – 19 Soloists
Kayla Bangs, Contemporary – 4.75 Stars
Sydney Folse, Jazz – 4.5 Stars
Taylor LaFrance, Tap – 4.5 Stars, first place division, Special Judges Award: Fast, Funky and Fresh Feet Award
Taylor LaFrance, Musical Theater – 4.5 Stars
Kassie St. Pierre, Lyrical – 4.75 Stars
Asasha Terry, Jazz – 4.5 stars