Saturday, March 26, 2011 SHOWBIZ TALENT COMPETITION (Day One)

The dancers participated in their second regional competition this weekend at the Overland Park Convention Center.  The competition was well attended with well respected studios from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

Showbiz scores on an adjudicated point system.  At this competition, there are 3 judges that score each routine up to a possible total of 100 points.  When each judge has competed their task, all 3 scores will be combined to create a total score out of a possible 300 points.  Each routine will receive either a 1st place (270-300 points), 2nd place (260-269 points) or a 3rd place award (255-259 points).

Throughout each regional competition, we heard the emcee announce "Diamond First Place" awards, during the award ceremonies.  A Diamond First Place award is reserved for those routines that receive a total score from the judges of 276 or above.

Our petite duet competitors started off the competition bright and early on Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m.

Brie and Paige W did a tap routine to "Feet Don't Fail Me Now."  This routine was awarded First Place, 2nd High Point and 10th place overall.

Maddie and Cora did a jazz routine to "My Boyfriend's Back."  This routine was awarded First Place, High Point Diamond and 3rd place overall.

Next, Level I and II's had the opportunity to perform their small group routines.

Level II did a tap routine called "Boogie Bumper."  This routine was awarded First Place, High Point Diamond and 6th place overall plus a Choreography Award for Miss Lauren Bobbitt.  Dancers in this routine are Lauren, Brie, Taryn, Stella, Maddie, Cora and Paige W.

Level II performed a lyrical routine called "Reach."  This routine was awarded First Place, 2nd High Point.  Dancers in this routine are Lauren, Brie, Taryn, Maddie, Cora and Paige W.

Level I performed a lyrical routine called "Here Comes The Sun." This routine was awarded First Place and 2nd High Point. Dancers in this routine are Avery, Lydia, Paige D, Sophia and Alex.

Level II performed a musical theater routine called "Bushel and a Peck."  This routine was awarded First Place, 2nd High Point.  Dancers in this routine are Lauren, Brie, Taryn, Stella, Maddie, Sophia, Cora and Paige W.

Level I performed a jazz routine called "Bird Mix."  This routine was awarded First Place.  Dancers in this routine are Avery, Bailey, Lydia, Paige D and Alex.

Next, Level I and II's performed in the Petite Large Group Competition.

In the open division, level I and II's performed "Beach Babies."  This routine was awarded First Place.  Dancers in this routie are Avery, Bailey, Braden, Lydia, Taryn, Paige D, Stella, Tommy, Jack, Sophia, A.J., Alex, Larissa, Cora and Lincoln.

Next, the entire MDC Dance Company performed their Line Routine.  This routine was awarded First Place, High Point and 4th Place Overall.  Dancers in this routine are Avery, Abbey, Lauren, Bailey B, Brie, Ashley, Emily, Lydia, Emma, Meg, Taryn, Paige D, Maddie D, Taylor, Stella, Hannah, Bailey H, Maddie K, Sophia, Alex, Larissa, Sophia, Jaimie, Mia, Cora and Paige W.

Finishing out the evening, was Abbey competing in the Junior Solo Division.  She earned a First Place and 8th High Point.

Overall, it was a fantastic day for the Petite and Juniors with the MDC Dance Company.  We appreciate the support from our family, friends and corporate sponsors!  Sleep well, we will see you again tomorrow for DAY TWO!