Sonshine Academy's Xtreme Dance Force participated April 12 and 13 in the Nexstar Regional Dance Competition in Little Rock.
Sarah Dixon, who performed a lyrical solo to "Stand Still and Look Pretty," received a Gold award and a first place trophy.
Hannah Blaylock was awarded High Gold for her performance of "Chantilly Lace." She also placed 10th overall in the 9-11 year-old solo division and earned the "Chantilly Legs" award. Hannah also placed third in the Junior Photogenic division.
"Little Bitty Pretty One" received High Gold and placed second overall in the 9-11 Large Group division. The Xtreme Dance Force Stars performed this number.
"Adding to the Noise," received High Gold, the Jazz Category title, and placed fifth overall in the 9-11 year-old Large Group division. Dancers in this number also earned the "Rockette Legs Award." The Xtreme Dance Force Stars also performed this dance.
Becca Schneider received a Gold Award and Placed 8th overall in the 15-19-year-old Newstar Division with her performance of "Right Now."
Haley Harmon received High Gold for her performance of her jazz solo "Business of Love." She took the category title and also placed fifth overall in the 12-14 year-old solo division.
Kelsey Castleberry performed a lyrical solo to "Amazing Grace" and received a High Gold award while placing ninth overall in the 15-19 year-old Solo division.
Taylor Bell was awarded High Gold for her vocal performance of "Good Morning Baltimore." She also took the category title and placed seventh in the 15-19 year-old Solo division. Taylor also placed third in the senior photogenic category.
Lauren Howell performed two solos: "Hit Me Up," and "It Don't Mean a Thing." While she received High Gold awards for both, "Hit Me Up" placed 8th overall in the 15-19 year-old Solo division. Lauren was also the first place overall senior photogenic winner.
"Drill Instructor," a tap duet choreographed by Michelle Green, and performed by Haley Harmon and Lauren Howell was awarded High Gold.
"Dueling Divas" received a Gold Award and took the Ballet category title. Dancers participating were members of the Xtreme Dance Force Divas.
"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" choreographed by Michelle Green, was awarded High Gold, took the Open Category title, and placed first overall in the 12-14 year-old large group division, making them the winners of a $100 cash prize. Participating dancers were members of Sonshine Academy's Xtreme Dance Force Divas.
"Stray Cat Strut" received a Gold award. Dancers who were in this number were all Xtreme Dance Force Idols.
"Storm," choreographed by Lisa Woods and Michelle Green, was given a gold award and took the lyrical category title. The students who performed this dance were Xtreme Dance Force Idols.
"Popular," choreographed by Michelle Green and danced by Ansley Mathis and Maggie Wells, was given a High Gold Award.
"Knock You Out," choreographed by Hui Cha-Poos and Michelle Green, received a high gold, took the production category title, placed first overall in the 12-and-up line division, won a $100 cash prize, and was awarded the coveted "Performance Award."
Choreographers and teachers who contributed to the success of Xtreme Dance Force are Lisa Woods, Hui Cha-Poos, Michelle Green, and Heather Toopes-Paladino. Sonshine Academy's dance department is under the direction of Michelle Green.
