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slide 1: Cary-Grove

Every summer these D-155 star athletes come down to (630) territory to shine at UDA camp in Wheaton. We all know their jazz and lyrical talents from comp season, but these ladies rock the pom style at camp.

slide 2: Stevenson

The Patriettes seniors got together for this shot on their night back on February 8th. Impressive destinations!

slide 3: Joliet West

The charming Varsity Tiger Dance Team has been a staple of the Waubonsie Valley competition for the past few seasons. 

slide 4: Jacobs

Things that are great to hold: puppies, concert tix, warm drinks on a cold day, cold drinks on a hot day, and shiny trophies. The HDJ dancers are shown celebrating on the Crystal Lake Central floor on December 2nd.

slide 5: Fremd

The Fremd dance program broke out a classy font to welcome spectators at their huge November 17 competition. Over the years I’ve appreciated their helpful and friendly volunteers!

slide 6: Grayslake Central

I hung out with the team at a winter break practice and they were going hard at their competition pom routine.

slide 7: Waubonsie Valley

Coach Dougherty has lots of gameday experience having danced on Iowa’s team, and she brings that wisdom to her own dancers when they hit the sidelines. This is from their 9/7 home game.

slide 8: Antioch

The fabulous Sequoits dancers gave a commanding lyrical performance on Day 2 of IHSA state.

slide 9: Thornton

I’ve noticed over the years that this team always gets the crowd going when they perform at comps. Here’s a moment from their hip hop category dance at IDTA state on February 9th.

slide 10: Sandburg

After the 3A Geneva sectionals these varsity dancers were genuinely happy to be headed to state!

slide 11: Marian Central

This quirky routine always caught the audience’s attention throughout the season. This shot is from their season debut back at Mundelein in November.

slide 12: Eisenhower UDA camp

Teams prep for home routines on a July afternoon in Blue Island. As a commuter camp it was easy and affordable to get the instructional and bonding experience but still be able to sleep in your own bed at night!

slide 13: Huntley

And you thought Huntley would bring hip hop to sectionals and state! Their awesome dancers are shown here executing a pretty lyrical dance on the Bloomington marley during Day 1.