Archive for November, 2011
Posted by Michael on November 23rd, 2011 under News
UCDC welcomed back Hip Hop choreographers, ‘Havic’ Gregory and Michele ‘Soulchild’ Garman on 18 – 20 November 2011. This creative and talented team choreographed a Hip Hop number for the Junior Jazz Company and a production piece for the Megas/Juniors and Seniors. It is truly an honor to have them choreograph such amazing dance routines [...]
Posted by Michael on November 16th, 2011 under Results
On November 11th-13th, 7 Jazz Company members and 1 Hip Hop Company member attended the 2 ½ day optional dance workshop at the downtown Hyatt in Greenville, SC. The dancers had dance technique training in: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Tap & Jazz Funk. This optional convention had many choreographers that are legends in [...]
Posted by Michael on November 14th, 2011 under Results
UCDC would like to Congratulate Heather McCall for winning Miss Woodmont High School on Saturday, November 12th. Heather worked with Brooke Williams for her talent, and clogged her way straight to the crown. She also won the photogenic award. Way to go Heather, We are so proud and happy for you.
Posted by Michael on November 14th, 2011 under Results
On Saturday Night, November 12th – Senior Jazz Company member, Reagan Foster danced her way to the crown of Miss Wrenicycle 2011. Along with winning the title, Reagan also won Evening Gown, Casual Wear, Photogenic and Overall Interview. Also competing in the pageant were UCDC students Sydney Freeman who received 2nd Runner up, Emily Sloan [...]
Posted by Michael on November 14th, 2011 under News
Here is a letter from the organization: Dear UCDC “Peewee” Dance Team and Families, I cannot begin to describe to you the excitement the children felt when they saw the display of books you provided for them. One of the little girls grabbed me and said, “You brought the books!” The children around her were [...]
Posted by Michael on November 13th, 2011 under News
The Junior Elites clogging team helped serve meals to the SHINE Soup Kitchen in Easley on November 3rd, 2011. This is their one of their 212 community service projects for this year. They also entertained the crowd of 30 with an award winning clogging routine! They were a great hit and loved the opportunity to [...]
Posted by Michael on November 13th, 2011 under News
UCDC student Emily D’Ornellas attended the 12th annual Peg Leg Bates Tap Memorial. She was invited to open the show with her clogging solo “Blah Blah Blah” and close the show with her jazz solo “Fashionista”. Emily is a member of the Rising Stars Challenge Clogging Team and the Mega Motion Jazz Company. Thank you, [...]
Posted by Michael on November 13th, 2011 under Results
On Saturday, November 12th, 2011 – 2 UCDC clogging teams attended the 2011 CCA Moutain Classic held in Columbus, N.C. UCDC competed against some of the best teams in the country with over 115 team dances. UCDC won 3 Grand Champions and 1 Overall Title. Congratulations to all the solos, teams, duos and choreographed solos [...]
Posted by Michael on November 9th, 2011 under News
UCDC Alum, Wesley Quinn returned on October 22nd and the 29th to choreograph Hip-Hop Routines for the Elite Stars and the Senior Jazz team. He began his technical dance training at the age of 6, studying extensive jazz, contemporary, ballet, and hip hop. He went on to win National titles at various dance conventions in [...]
Posted by Michael on November 5th, 2011 under Results
On Saturday, October 22nd, 2011. – The UCDC clogging teams attended the 2011 Deep South Dance-Off in Atlanta, Ga. UCDC did outstanding with 3 teams in the dance-off and Amateur Grand Champion of the Day. We are so proud of each and every team!!!! Here are the results: Rising Stars Amateur – 2nd Place Exhibition [...]