Dance

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.