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Dance attends upcoming invitationals

Reena Alsakaji, Story Editor|January 19, 2022

JUMPING IN SYNC Peyton Collier, senior, and Kayla Bell, sophomore, do a front leap during halftime performance. “Since this is my last year dancing, I want to make it count,” Collier said.

With competition season kicking off Dec. 18, Dance has been rigorous in their preparation for invitationals and basketball games. The most recent competition was Jan. 8 at Crown Point, the girls placing first in pom and second in jazz. The team faces their Munster Invite tomorrow at 9 a.m., open to students. Captains and seniors Cali Petersen and Avery Beerling have fought to get the team in shape.

“I’m very proud of our team right now,” Petersen said. “We wanted to really just step it up this year, and I think our scores say that we have. I just want to do the best that I can for my team and for myself and for my family. Team-wise, I want to at least place top five at nationals in both jazz and pom. ”

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SERVING At their second practice, the team warms up with a drill to get to know each other’s names. During the drill, Richie Andrzejewski, junior, prepares to pass the ball back to his partner. “I’m looking forward to this season because it is our school’s first year having a team and I hope we can win as many games as possible and win Sectionals for our first year,” Andrzejewski said.

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JUST DANCE Performing at halftime, Sam Bleza, junior, uses facial expressions to contribute to her performance. Bleza was recently crowned 2024 Senior Solo State champion. “When I won State solo, it was the most unreal feeling ever,” Bleza said. “I was so proud of myself.”

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