The P.E. Wallace Middle School Dance Team competed in their first ever dance competition, the HTE Dance Nationals at The University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio on Saturday, April 1. At the end of the day, the team would bring home 8 awards.

Team members earned a Sweepstakes award, given to teams that have entered 3 or more routines with an average score between 85-94.4. They received three Judge’s Awards for Choreography, Showmanship, and Presentation. They were named Jazz Champions, Pom Champions, and Hip Hop Champions. And finally, they were named Division Champions for the Middle School division.

The Wallace Dance Team will close out their year with performances at the Tiger Doll Spring show on April 14th and 15th, the Wallace Dance Showcase on April 21st, the Wallace Student-of-the-Month assembly on April 28th, and the Mount Pleasant Junior High recital on May 13th. They are under the direction of Stefen Harmon.

Photo: The Wallace Middle School Dance team

First row (L to R) Abigail Verner, Co-Captain Chelsi Campbell, Manager Lelia Stevenson, Captain Malori Chism, Co-Captain Kelsie Shelton, Aileen Sorto, Manager Maritza Zermeno

Second row (L to R) Sage Jordan, A’leejiah Washington, Sara Salinas, Aubree Hawkins, Zaydee Banda, McKaylee Shults, Manager Mallory Guzman

Third Row (L to R) Coach Stefen Harmon, Ella Anderson, Maria Castillo De La Torre, Evie Dominguez, Adriana Perez, Elyn Villa