Twirl Team Triumphs in Ft. Lauderdale

Posted on Friday, August 21st, 2009

Deric and Michelle

Rhapsody Baton and Dance competition team attended the United States Twirling Association’s Ft. Lauderdale competition on April 4, 2009. The young ladies were thrilled to win the Juvenile Small Twirl Team Division with their “Pirates” program. They are working hard to remain undefeated to take the State and Regional Title in that division.

Competing for the first time this season, the Senior Small Dance Twirl Team unveiled their new team members and choreography for “Beirut Taxi”. The program features numerous lyrical dance sections blended with unique roll entrances and cirque stylizing. Team Rhapsody would like to welcome Michelle Williams and Deric Vest as new team members. The Club was also excited with the return of former teammate Tricia Terrell. The best part of the day came when the Senior team won 1st place in their division. This meet was the first time the members had competed as a group together. They are off to a strong start for the season placing so well the first time out.

The individual competitiors again did the job in their appropriate age divisions. Placements for Military: Jessica 1st, Strut:Kathleen Peaslee 1st, Two Baton: Kiersten received a score of 4.2, Jessica received a score of 3.80. Solo:Kathleen Peaslee 1st with a score of 4.65, Jessica 1st, Kiersten 2nd, Michelle Williams 2nd, Flag:Kathleen Peaslee 1st with a score of 6.40. Michelle Williams 2nd score 5.80 Dance Twirl:Jessica 1st with a score of 5.0. Samantha scored 4.48, Kathleen Peaslee scored 5.10. Advanced Dance Twirl Pairs: Samantha & Kiersten 1st with a score of 3.85