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Hall of Fame Dance Challenge

Ashley attended her first National Dance Competition the week of July 5 through the 9th. What a crazy fun week of dancing. Ashley had a blast and really enjoyed every minute of the competition even when she wasn't on stage competing. Both of Ashley's Jazz routines did very well. Follow the Leader received a 1st Place Platinum and received 4th place overall in the Petite Small Group Division. Arrazando also received a Platinum and received 2nd place overall in the Junior Line Large Group Division. Both Arrazando and Follow the Leader was chosen to participant in the World Series of Dance which was held on the last night of the competition. Unfortunately, neither routine received a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place honor but they finished in the top six of each of there divisions.

The dancers of Studio 5D Fifth Dimension Dance Company did a fabulous job. Their technique was superb, their stage presence was overwhelming and their love for dance was certainly apparent on stage. There were approximately 20 different dance companies represented at the National Competition. They came from as far as Canada to all over the United States. I am very proud to be a part of Studio 5D and to have my daughter represent these very talented dancers.

Here are some pictures of Ashley on stage! Just look at that smile...that girl loves to dance.

Ashley dancing to Follow the Leader by the Soca Boys


Ashley and Emma in Follow the Leader
Ashley is on the right


Everybody SCREAM


Ashley dancing to Arrazando, just coming out of her leg extension


Finishing up Arrazando, just look at her smile


For the next 4 weeks, we are free of dance; no classes, no rehearsals, no more competitions...what are we going to do with all of that free time!

Oh by the way, Brad had a great time at Nationals too. Seems my son is quite the ladies man with a handful of girls following him around. He really enjoyed hanging out with Tara, Sierra, Lena, Maria, Allie, Ariel, Gabby, Caroline, and Katherine. Of course, there was a couple of other guys thrown in the mix every now and then. Brad made some really good friends this week.

Hope you Dance, Laurie
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