This was Kierstin's 3rd year of competition with Shockwave. Shockwave Dance Company is a group of dancers that range in age from 9 to 19 years old. They perform at competitions, recitals, mall exhibitions, and different community events including the Florence Relay for Life, Miss Coos County pageant, and the Celtic Festival. They also do mini shows for different organizations and businesses when entertainment is required. The dancers also participate in civic minded activities, such as our "Dancers Giving Back" Holiday Food and Toy Drive for the T.H.E. House and Tree of Giving. Every year the dancers have 2 major competitions in Portland and Seaside. They have been working harder than ever, devoting hundreds of hours in preparation. These dancers are strong, confident, and hungry for a change to show what they can do in a competitive situation. Last year, for the 3rd year in a row, the Shockwave dancers won in both the Portland Regional Competition and at the Seaside Grand Championships, bringing home some of our highest scoring dances ever.
Her tap duo was with her good friend, Chloe. They did a duo last year and it was so cute. This year was even better. They are so close in size and training level that they make a perfect pair. Doesn't she look a bond girl? Gotta love hair pieces! They earned a 1st place trophy.
The group dances were so well preformed. They were just amazing! Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip-Hop. It was all great. They won 3 1st place trophies and 1 2nd place trophy.
Kierstin's favorite part about Dance Magic was support from all her friends and family. Here are a few pictures of those who came to support her.
Kierstin was amazing in Portland! She has a wonderful stage presence that makes her just light up when she hits the stage. You would never be able to tell this about 2 minutes before the performance, but she is truly gifted. She has learned to put on her ipod and zone out until the moment she hits the stage. This ensures that she isn't a victim of "mind games" from other dancers or teachers and she is then ready to shine. This year she had 8 costume changes and 4 different hair styles. Thank goodness her dance teacher is also a hair dresser. Her first solo was a tap dance to "American Bandstand". She was awesome! She won a 1st place trophy.
Her second solo of the day was a Jazz arts dance to "Broadway Kids". She was REALLY excited to do a jazz solo this year and did an amazing job. Check out her splits! She won a 2nd place trophy.
Her tap duo was with her good friend, Chloe. They did a duo last year and it was so cute. This year was even better. They are so close in size and training level that they make a perfect pair. Doesn't she look a bond girl? Gotta love hair pieces! They earned a 1st place trophy.
Her hip-hop trio was a repeat dance from last year. It was super cute and full of energy. They danced to "Witch Doctor" by the Chipmunks. It was definitely full of sass and attitude! They won 1st place.
The group dances were so well preformed. They were just amazing! Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip-Hop. It was all great. They won 3 1st place trophies and 1 2nd place trophy.
Kierstin's favorite part about Dance Magic was support from all her friends and family. Here are a few pictures of those who came to support her.
