Dance

The West Fargo High School Dance Team, known as the Packatahna’s, captured the National Championship in High Kick at the Dance Team Union Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Winning by just 0.6 points, the team celebrated an emotional and hard-fought victory, their first national title since 2020.

For the Marana High School Dance Team, victory was not just a possibility, it was a feeling they carried into competition with them from the....

IndAK from Ateneo de Manila Senior High School emerged victorious as the Kings Champion of Dance Supremacy International 2025. Competing against eight elite dance crews, including UST SHS Galvanize and LSGH Airforce, IndAK delivered a standout performance at The Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque on January 25, 2025. The 29-member team, composed of 28 ASHS dancers and one AJHS dancer, showcased their skill, passion, and unity to secure the prestigious title.

The Lake Park High School Lancettes claimed the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Competitive Dance State Championship, marking their fourth state title. With this win, the program continues its impressive legacy, earning eight trophies across 13 consecutive state finals appearances.

The Ridgefield High School Dance Team captured 1st place and the coveted title of Overall Grand Champions at the 2025 Dancin’ in the Woods competition. Held at Woodland Regional High School in Beacon Falls, CT, the event featured top teams from across the state in a showcase of talent, precision, and passion.

Clovis High School junior, Hayden Olson, has achieved international recognition, winning first place in her age group at a prestigious dance competition in London. Her journey began at the regional Thunderstruck competition in Fresno, where she impressed judges and earned an invitation to nationals in Las Vegas, ultimately securing an all-expenses-paid trip to compete internationally. Her performance not only earned her the highest score in the competition but also reinforced her dedication to the art of dance.

St. George’s College dance group showcased their talent on the international stage, winning three trophies at the All Dance America competition in Panama. Competing against top dance groups from across the region, they secured first place in the modern/contemporary category while earning second and third-place finishes in the open dance categories.

Students from Camarines Sur National High School (CSNHS) showcased Filipino talent on the global stage at the First Yogyakarta International Dance Carnival in Indonesia. Competing against teams from South Africa, India, South Korea, Colombia, and Indonesia, the group won the championship title in the street dance category and secured a 2nd runner-up finish in folk dance. Their performance highlighted Bicolano culture and devotion to Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia, earning praise for their precision and artistry.

Two talented dancers from Eshowe High School, Amukelwa Xulu and Sifundo Mpungose, have made South Africa proud by representing the country at the prestigious UDO World Championship in Blackpool. After dominating local and provincial dance sports leagues, they earned spots on the all-star national team and showed off their skills on an international platform.