Walker County Messenger

LFO RED FEATHERS COMPETITIO­N DANCE TEAM

- LeAnn Maretti/ Ellaina Willis

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What is the strength of this year’s squad?

ett : “The strength of this year’s squad is strong leadership in our senior members and captains. Although we have many new members, another strength is their enthusiasm and commitment to building a strong program. Our program is still fairly new, and this will only be our second season competing.

“Our dancers are dedicated to building on last year’s success. We have a close team bond and genuinely care for and respect each other.”

Is there a central theme to your routine this season and howdifficu­ltwillther­outinebe?

ett : “We do not have a specific theme for this year’s Hip Hop competitio­n routine. Our music is a mix of old school and current hip hop hits, and our routine is a combinatio­n of hard-hitting, yet stylized motions. Our choreograp­her did an amazing job incorporat­ing different hip hop styles into our routine.

“Our hope is to increase the difficulty of our routine and incorporat­e hip hop tricks and partner stunts that will enhance the musicality of our routine.”

What is the key or keys to your season?

ett : “The key to our season is the constant pursuit of growth and progress. In fact, our team motto for this year is “PASSION, PRIDE, and PROGRESS”. We want to continuall­y pursue our passion for dance, have pride in our program, and build on the foundation that has been laid by our alumni and progress from there.

“While we are extremely proud of our accomplish­ments thus far, we still want to improve and grow as not only individual dancers, but as a team. It is our desire to represent our school and community in a positive manner and we have a responsibi­lity to do so. With this obligation, we know there also come many opportunit­ies for success.”

e : Jordan Cash captain , Lyndsie Gadd captain , Molly Boone co-captain

: Caydence Gross co-captain , Abby Henry, Sam Miller, Lola Payne

e e: Nivea Dumas, Makenzie Durham, Rebekah Howe, Calynn issner, Abby Perry, Sydnee Roden

The Red Feathers also took part in the War Eagle Warmup last weekend and will continue their slate on Jan. 7 at the Stillwell Dance Invitation­al in Jonesboro, the first of six straight weekends of competitio­n. The remainder of the schedule includes dates at Peachtree Ridge Jan. 14 , Heritage Jan. 21 , Mill Creek Jan. 28 and McIntosh Feb.4 before state in Macon Feb. 11 .

 ?? Contribute­d ?? This year’s LFO Red Feathers Dance Team includes seniors Molly Boone, Jordan Cash and Lyndsie Gadd.
Contribute­d This year’s LFO Red Feathers Dance Team includes seniors Molly Boone, Jordan Cash and Lyndsie Gadd.

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