UTDS’s Competitive Dance Teams are Nationally recognized for their outstanding choreography, technique, and performance style. These dance teams compete and perform across the U.S. and they have won hundreds of Regional and National titles, Highest Over-All Score awards, Best Choreography awards, Most Entertaining Routine awards, Studio Sportsmanship awards and thousands of dollars in cash and prize. In 2007, UTDS’s Competition Teams won the Dance Maker’s, Inc. Highest Over-All Score at the National Dance Championship and in 2009, they won the Dance Maker's , Inc. "Judges Choice Award" and $800 cash at the National Dance Championship. These students have performed at Walt Disney World, on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, the Goombay Festival in the Bahamas, on some of the top college dance teams, the New York City Rockette Experience, the Miss SC and Miss SC Teen Pageants, and many televised events. The team members attend workshops and conventions to further expand their dance education and they have studied dance from some of the country’s top dance professionals including Frank Hatchett, Barry Lather, Al Gilbert, Debbie Dee, Steven Boyd, Janice Barringer, and Dena Rizzo to name a few.
However, being a member of UTDS’s Competition Team is not all about winning the 1st place trophy. It’s much more than that. As a member of the competition team, students learn about teamwork, dedication, commitment, and sportsmanship. They will not only develop self-confidence and self-esteem, but they will also learn how to respect other dancers and studios for their abilities. The competition circuit is a great place for dancers to learn how to compete in a positive environment and to receive constructive feedback from top notch dance professionals. We want the competition experience of each one of our team members to be a fun and positive one that will help them grow and develop into a well-rounded young adult.
2009-2010 Team Members
Scarlet Chandler, Nikki Dolfis, Madi Duval, TJ Earle, Gracie Hamby, Maggie Hart, Gracie Mimms, Maddie Moore, Madison Rankin, Maddie Roper
Molly Ball, Autumn Brake, Raiyna Bearden, Alana Gibson, Emily Gooding, Hannah Hunter, Lauren Johnson, Olivia Lee, Laura Ann Moore, Mackenzie Moore, Madisen McCreary, Josieann Owenby
Caitlyn Bryson, Dansley Fricks, Sydney Hodgins, Taylor Jordan, Savannah Kelly, Kyundra Martin, Anna McCall Mimms, JaiAanna McCauley, Caroline McCoy, Jessie Osimo, Amaya Rosemond, Elizabeth Walden, Hannah Williams
Junior Alternate - Olivia Lee
Junior Production - Megan Foster
Lily Cummings, Hayden Doud, Reagan Doud, Chelsea Dellorso, Ashton Dickerson, Daley Fricks, Brooklyn Garrett, Brenna Graham, Mia Hamilton, Anna Newton, Amanda Reighley, Sierra Rosemond, Savannah Shope
Camlin Ayers, Georgia Campbell, Lily Cummings, LaToya Earle, Daley Fricks, Rylee Hartmann, Hannah Nash, Shannon Penton, Amanda Reighley, Anji Wright
Elite Alternates - Reagan Doud & Sierra Rosemond
Camlin Ayers, Georgia Campbell, Lily Cummings, Chelsea Dellorso, Ashton Dickerson, Hayden Doud, Reagan Doud, LaToya Earle, Daley Fricks, Brooklyn Garrett, Brenna Graham, Rylee Hartmann, Hannah Nash, Jessi Osimo, Shannon Penton, Amanda Reighley, Savannah Shope, Anji Wright