Dancing into next year
May 25, 2018
With ears pressed against the gym’s double doors, a few hopeful Dancerettes try to listen in on the conversation going on inside. Meanwhile, inside the gym doors three girls are standing before a panel of judges preparing to perform a routine to Dua Lipa’s “Blow your mind,” in an attempt to land...
The Dancerettes perform at annual showcase
Dylan McAleese and Jayla Rogers
February 18, 2017
As the Dancerettes came to a close on their piece, "The Black Rose," cheers and claps ensued. On Feb. 17, the Dancerettes performed a variety of pieces incorporating different styles of dance at their annual showcase. Friends and family came out to support the dancers as they demonstrated their ta...
QUIZ: Which senior Dancerette are you most like?
February 16, 2017
Senior Dancerette Personality Quiz
Will she make the Dancerettes?
April 26, 2016
The girls stood outside the gymnasium, waiting for the results to be posted showing who would be joining the Dancerettes for the 2016-17 school year. The three-day audition for Dancerette tryouts was held in the school’s gymnasium, where the girls were tasked with completing simple exercises, doing...
Showcasing their talent
March 29, 2016
From solo performances to group ensembles, the Dancerette Showcase displayed student talent in singing, dancing, acting and spoken word poetry. Magdalie Mexile and Odessa Churchill showcased their hip-hop talent and Bollywood members Shreya Dundigalla, Mexile, Eduuy McCook and Churchill also performed...
Dancerettes work to stay superior
November 8, 2013
The Dancerettes have managed to place first in their division at Lion’s Pride and receive superiors at MPA just like they have in previous years, despite some challenges before the competitions. Weeks of pouring rain impeded on their practices. According to junior Rachel Chang, if there was no lightning...
Tiny Terrier Dancerettes perform in pre-game show
Madeline Quam, Yearbook Staff
September 29, 2013
Girls six years old to eighth grade joined the Dancerettes on the field for the pre-game show as part of the Tiny Terriers. Although this was the first year, they had a large turnout of about 60 girls. The previous Saturday, the Dancerettes held a practice to teach the girls a dance to "Who Let the...