dance regionals 2016

you practice 10 months just to prepare for 2 months of competition seasons in dance.

within these 10 months, you challenge yourself mentally, emotionally and definetly physically. this past Saturday, we had our first major competition and it was our regionals. going into the competition, we had zero clue what to expect.

we competed in Pom and Hip-Hop, and to say the least, it was a MAJOR success.

•we ended up winning first place in the Hip-Hop division, first place in the Pom division, overall Grand champion of the whole High school competition, and best crowd appeal award! 

•after the tears of happiness & realization this was my last high school regionals EVER.

•best friends EVER. the first picture is my friend Karen & I after me competing! & the second picture are my friends Emilie & Josie. 

my friend Mackinsey also came, but sadly we didn't get a picture!

true friends sit through a all day competition just to cheer you on, couldn't ask for better bestfriends then these people! 

•this is Rayven, this was my first Higj school regionals without her since she graduated last year! Of course she came to support us & we had to get a picture. 

•my sister came to watch & support us as well, she used to be a dancer so she knows the pressure and stress we're under to achieve our goals.

•these are my coaches. they've spent the past 4 years helping me become  so much more than just a dancer, they've shaped me into a leader, and have helped me learn so many life lessons.

•this is Whitney, the past 7 years she's been by my side helping me transform as a dancer. she was my middle school coach, and she also gave me lessons for years. this weekend I start back with lessons from her to prepare for college dance tryouts {EEK}. 

•my fellow senior/bestfriend Kylee! Every competition we get a picture with the trophies, can't believe this was our last regionals! 

•last but not least, my mini me. the first picture is my first High school dance regionals, which was her 7th grade year of dance. the second picture is my last high school regionals, and her sophomore year one. can't wait to come cheer this babe on the next 2 years, the only difference is it'll be in the stands and not on the floor. couldn't have made it all these years without her!

hope everyone has been having a first month of 2016, and can't wait to keep you guys updated on our teams successful season!