Archive for April, 2012

Tennessee Clogging Classic 2012

Posted by Michael on April 30th, 2012 under News   

Congratulations Micayla McMahon and Ali Smith. They received 1st place in the 9-11 Contemporary Duo/Duet division. We are so proud of you!!! Keep up the good work.

Two Senior Jazz Team Members Accepted into the Joffrey Ballet Summer Program

Posted by Michael on April 18th, 2012 under News   

Amanda Compton and Krista Whitcomb, members of the Senior Jazz team, auditioned in Charlotte on February 18th for the Joffrey Ballet summer programs. They were both accepted into multiple Joffrey ballet programs, which included LA, NYC and Georgia. They also received acceptance to attend the Joffrey Jazz and Contemporary summer programs. They will be attending [...]

UCDC Dancers Volunteer at the Special Olympics

Posted by Michael on April 18th, 2012 under News   

UCDC dancers had the wonderful opportunity to volunteer at the Anderson Spring Special Olympics on 11 April 2012. We had 47 dancers volunteer from the Clogging and Jazz companies and many of their parents for this all day event. The event began with the running of the Olympic torch and the parade of athletes. We [...]

Two Senior Jazz Members attend Starquest Dance Competition

Posted by Michael on April 11th, 2012 under Results   

Two senior jazz company team members attended Starquest dance competition on March 30- April 1. This was an optional competition for the jazz company. Tara Moore received a Platinum Plus and 2nd Overall in her lyrical solo. Madison Capps received a Platinum Plus and a “Great Control” special judges award in her lyrical solo. Their [...]

Senior Jazz Team Help Feed the Homeless

Posted by Michael on April 11th, 2012 under News   

The Senior Jazz Company volunteered Saturday morning, December 17th for their first community service project. They joined forces with a group from Mt. Airy Church, which has been ministering in this Greenville area for the past seven years. The church serves a hot home cooked meal and passes out much needed supplies to the homeless [...]

Applause National Talent Competition

Posted by Michael on April 5th, 2012 under Results   

The UCDC Jazz and Hip Hop Companies just completed another successful dance competition this past weekend. We competed at Applause in Spartanburg, SC on 23 – 25 March 2012. You guys have been consistently giving “212” this competition season and the judges have also recognized your talent and hard work. We could not be prouder [...]

Mini Jazz Team Member Wins Scholarship at Adrenaline

Posted by Michael on April 5th, 2012 under News   

Emma Jane Zaher is a member of the Minis Jazz team. She attended the Adrenaline dance convention and competition in Atlanta, GA on 16-18 March 2012. This was an optional dance convention/competition which she was able to attend on a free scholarship that she won last year. She performed her jazz solo “Hypnotic Dance Floor” [...]