On April 12th-14th DDC’s Competition Team traveled to King of Prussia, PA to attend our last competition of the Season, Backstage Performing Arts!  We can’t believe our season of competing regionally has ended but we will always cherish these memories. Competition is about more than dance, it is about challenging yourself, learning from others, being expressive, being strong, learning to act quickly but go with the flow, learning to speak into a microphone in front of hundreds of people, learning to stand tall and be proud and most importantly, its about building friendships that last a lifetime. Our DDC dancers and teachers are there for each other and support each other through it all. We are all learning, growing and conquering at our own pace but being on the journey together is really special. Bravo DDC! You’ve made me proud!

 

Thank you dancers, teachers, parents and extended family members for making this a fun season!

 

Our results are listed below as well as some pictures from our weekend together. Enjoy!

  

Solos, Duets and Trios

 Heart Cry“- Advanced Lyrical Trio- HIGH GOLD!

Bop to the Top“- Advanced Musical Theater Duet- PLATINUM, 3rd Place Overall High Score and “Better Than the Movie” Judges Award!

Think“- Advanced Tap Trio- PLATINUM!

All I Want“- Elizabeth’s Advanced Lyrical Solo- PLATINUM and 3rd Place in the Category!

 Can’t Touch It“- Intermediate Jazz Trio- HIGH GOLD and 5th Place Overall High Score!

 Daughter“- Intermediate Lyrical Trio- HIGH GOLD and 4th Place Overall High Score!

 Your Heart Will Lead You Home“- Intermediate Modern Trio- HIGH GOLD!

 Crusin for a Brusin“- Beginner Tap Duet- HIGH GOLD, the “Boys Can Dance Too” Judge’s Award, and 1st Place Overall High Score!

 Get Happy“- Intermediate Tap Trio- HIGH GOLD!

 A Million Dreams“- Hannah’s Intermediate Lyrical Solo- HIGH GOLD, 3rd Place in the Category, 6th Place Overall High Score, and a Solo Scholarship for 2020!

 Onwards and Upwards“- Meghan’s Advanced Ballet Solo- PLATINUM, a Solo Scholarship for 2020, and the “Broadway Dance Company” Award!

 Hurricane“- Julia’s Advanced Contemporary Solo- PLATINUM, 2nd Place in the Category, and the “Rolling Waves” Special Judge’s Award!

  “Work Song“- Ashley’s Advanced Lyrical Solo- HIGH GOLD!

 “Model Behavior“- Meghan’s Advanced Musical Theater Solo- HIGH PLATINUM, 1st Place in the Category, 1st Place Overall High Score of All Senior Solos, invited to perform in Nationals Opening Number, the VIP Award for “Best Music Choice”, the 2nd Highest Scoring Solo of the Weekend, and Hollywood Summer Tour Winner!

 Suppertime“- Melodie’s Advanced Musical Theater Solo- PLATINUM, 2nd Place in the Category, a Solo Scholarship for 2020, and invited to perform in Nationals Opening Number!

 Incomplete“- Danielle’s Advanced Student Choreographed Solo- HIGH GOLD and 3rd Place in the Category!

 

Small Groups and Large Groups

 Bye Bye Blackbird“- Intermediate Small Group Jazz- HIGH GOLD, 1st Place in their Category, 3rd Place Overall High Score, and the “Musical Theater” Judge’s Award!

 She Works Hard for the Money“- Intermediate Small Group Jazz- HIGH GOLD and 3rd Place in their Category!

 The Twist“- Beginner Small Group Tap- HIGH GOLD and 2nd Place in their Category!

 Let’s Get Loud“- Intermediate Small Group Tap- PLATINUM, 1st Place in their Category, and 2nd Place Overall High Score!

 You’ve Got a Friend“- Intermediate Small Group Modern- HIGH GOLD and 8th Place Overall High Score!

 Count On Me“- Beginner Large Group Lyrical- HIGH GOLD, a group scholarship for 2020, and 1st Place Overall High Score!

 We Found Love“- Intermediate Large Group Lyrical- HIGH GOLD and 1st Place in their Category!

 Lean On Me“- Intermediate Large Group Lyrical- HIGH GOLD and 2nd Place in their Category!

 Twist Your Frown Upside Down“- Intermediate Large Group Musical Theater- HIGH GOLD!

 Without You“- Advanced Small Group Contemporary- PLATINUM!

 It’s Raining Men“- Advanced Small Group Jazz- HIGH GOLD and 2nd Place in their Category!

 How It Ends“- Advanced Small Group Lyrical- PLATINUM and 5th Place Overall High Score!

 Make Em Laugh“- Advanced Small Group Musical Theater- HIGH PLATINUM, 1st Place Overall High Score, the Highest Scoring Routine of the Weekend, and a Cash Award!

 Some Nights“- Advanced Small Group Tap- PLATINUM and 4th Place Overall High Score!

  

Special thanks to our friends, family and teachers who came out to support us and cheer us on!