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Success at camp helps the OCHS Dance Squad pump up the crowd

Article by Sarah Thompson

The OCHS dance team has always been an upbeat group of girls who keep spirits high with each one of their performances. The girls enthusiastically continue to create fun and buoyant dances. Their song choices keep the crowd on its feet, singing and dancing along with anything from hip hop tunes to 80’s rock music.

The Lady Indian dancers don’t naturally know these uplifting dances. They work hard to perfect their performances. At the National Dance Association (NDA) Camp in Eudora, they have the opportunity to learn from professionals, who teach them how to perfect their dances and make them more entertaining. When asked how they did at camp this summer, freshman Georgia Hutton simply responded, “The best out of everyone.”

Many of the Lady Indians received awards. Seniors Paige Pearson and Tori Tomlinson were All-American award winners. Senior Carissa Johnson earned the title of Hip Hop Top Gun for the second year in a row. Freshman Jordan Hon won the Turns Division, and Hutton took first in Jumps & Leaps. The OCHS dance squad’s technique was also rewarded, with junior Cassidy Robinett, Hon, and sophomore Baeh Gill each earning titles in this division.

All of their success at camp has carried over into the OCHS dance team’s regular season. Coach and new sponsor, Kylie Baxter, thinks that her dancers have had a good year so far. “The girls get along well, and the senior girls are stepping up to choreograph and be leaders.” When she was asked how she predicted the year will progress, she said they’ll continue to crowd please and their season will go well.

Hutton agreed with Baxter’s thoughts about the year.  “The year will continue to go well, with new and exciting experiences,” Hutton explained. She also stated that their season has been fun.

As they have for years, this team of enthusiastic Lady Indian dancers will continue to pump up the fans and get them on their feet to cheer on the team, giving them the support they need to win.