The Majestics and Sapphire Dancers competed March 1 in the Vista Ridge Dance Championship Competition hosted by the Vista Ridge Star Steppers Dance Team.

The Majestics and Sapphires both placed first in three team dances, with Sapphires competing in the JV category. In total, the Majestics and Sapphires brought home 16 awards, with the Majestics earning Overall Grand Champion of the day.

“We practiced a lot, and ran the dances multiple times,” junior Kate Leyendecker said. “There were before school practices, and I felt prepared for the competition. Running the dances over and over really helped fine tune and correct the routines.”

The full list of awards follows:

Majestics Awards: Sapphires Awards:

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Team Jazz – 1st Team Jazz – 1st

Team Contemporary – 1st Team Pom – 1st

Team Hip Hop – 1st Team Lyrical – 1st

Overall Grand Champion

Officer Contemporary – 1st

Officer Prop – 1st

Officer Jazz – 2nd

Overall Grand Champion Officer Line

Social Officers ensemble – 3rd

Megan Lainez – 3rd

Jennifer Harris – 1st

This event was to prepare the Majestics for their next round of competition in Galveston on March 5. At this competition, Majestics won 1st place in their division, 5th place “Best of the Best” award out of all teams, and brought home judges awards in every category for both team and officer routines. Additionally, Amber Hokama, Emilia Vieria, and Megan Lainez won first, second and third place for their solos.

“I love competitions,” Leyendecker said. “I get to see other dances people perform and there’s a lot of team spirit.”