Charms officers win Overall Grand Champion at Grand Oaks

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Pledger, Lear, and Elliott after the competition awards ceremony.

Ally Osman, Features Editor
February 11, 2022

The Cougar Charms attended the annual Trendsetters Dance competition at Grand Oaks on Saturday with Officers, Elite, and Solos taking home awards.

Lieutenants Sophia Elliott and Jaysee Pledger competed their three officer dances thus past weekend alongside Major Hayleigh Lear for the first time as an officer line. They won the following awards:

  • Judge’s Award
  • Overall High Point Technique
  • Merit Precision Award
  • Choreography Award for Open, Contemporary, and Jazz
  • Best in Category for Open and Contemporary
  • Best in Class Medium Officers
  • Trendsetters Award of Excellence Award
  • Overall High Point Officer Line
  • Overall Grand Champion Officers

“My first contest as an officer couldn’t have been better,” said Elliott. “I’m super proud of the officers and can’t wait to see how we do next contest!”

Hayley Horan, Sophia Elliott, Hayleigh Lear, Jaysee Pledger, Danna Munguia, Madison Oneal, Mallorie Albert, Ciana Shafer and Krisalyn Small competed their Elite team dance in front of the judges, earning themselves the title of Medium Ensemble Winner.

Two of the seven soloists from THS placed in the solo finals, which is highly difficult to accomplish. The awards were as follows:

  • 3rd Runner Up for 9th/10th Public High School – Mallorie Albert
  • 1st Place for 9th/10th Public High School – Sophia Elliott

The Charms will be competing again, including all 4 of their team dances,

The Charms perform their Lyrical routine for critique only at the Trendsetters Dance competition. (Charms)

on February 19th at Morton Ranch High School.