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Watson dance competition showcases talent
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The Gomez Girls, Haley Mlynarski (left), Isabella Bindas, Kaitlyn Evanko, and Abby Stehura (right), danced to the Selena Gomez song “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” and showed off their personality with sassy dance moves.
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Pop Princess, also known as Megan Mayle, was one of the only solo acts, but she handled the spotlight with poise.
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The Lifters, James Ingledue (left), Jacob Laverie and Camron Malinky, slowed down the competition a bit to perform the reflective and serious song “You Lift Me Up” by Josh Groban.
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The Fitch Dance Line attended the Watson event, and before their performance at the show, gathered for a group photo.
By SARAH FOOR
The students of Watson Elementary recently found a wealth of talented dancers in their midst during their “So You Think You Can Dance” Competition on Jan. 28.
The competition was organized by gym teacher TJ Parker, and the performances were choreographed by the student dancers. The dances were judged by principal Shelia Palombo and custodian Ray Gordon, and all competitors won a first, second, or third-place ribbon.
Palombo appreciated her students having so much fun.
“Our competition was planned to be a really fun event where the kids can just let loose and enjoy themselves. Of course, our gym teacher TJ Parker loves that it gets the kids moving and working out as well.”
The morning of competition included many dances to songs of student-favorite artists like Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber, and many students showed off choreography and tumbling skills in their dances.
The Fitch Dance Line visited the competition and danced a few numbers to give the Watson students some rest.
Cafeteria manager Victoria Baker watched the show when she could take a moment from cooking lunch.
“I can’t believe these dances are made up by the students — they’re great. There’s a lot of talent here at Watson.”