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L’OBSERVATEUR

LUTCHER — Yvonne’s Directions In Dance Dance Company participated in the Star Dance Alliance‘s Power Pak held a the Dolphin Hotel in Orlando Florida in July.

   This event is an invitation only dance intensive. Ten students participated with dancers from around the world.  Invitations are based on regional competition season and their solos performances.

   Dancers took classes for five days in tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, ballet, lyrical and improv. They also had production rehearsals for the opening number of the Battle of the Stars.

   The choreographers for the Jr. & Sr. numbers were Jill Wolins and Marinda Davis.

   The following dancers received awards from their team leaders at the Awards Gala.

Sr. Room

Olivia Legg – determination

Teen Room

Addison Entremont – Soul and Sass Award

Emma Guzman – Workin’ day and night award, Imagine dance scholarship $125, Key of passion award

Kate LeBlanc – She’s on it award

Jr. Room

Carli Bourgeois – Baby I’m a star award, World Dance Pageant scholarship $125, top 3 in the improve showcase

Ella Forsythe –  Fierce Rock Star Award and Key of Bravery

Korryn LeBlanc – Mini Mover Award

Layla Millet – Passion peanut Award

Brinley Roccaforte – Fierce Firework award

Avery Smith – Selfless sweetheart award