The Fowlerville High School Dance Team claimed just the second championship in school history on Dec. 14, winning the varsity hip-hop competition at the Coopersville Invitational.
The Glads were competing against some of the top high school dance teams in West Michigan, and came home with the first-place trophy.
It was a great competition all the way around for the Fowlerville High School dancers. They placed third in the varsity jazz competition, and also won the prestigious Best Choreography award, given to FHS head coach and choreographer Marissa Leonard.
The Glads kicked off the season last week at the prestigious Badgerette at Brighton High School, taking home second in the hip-hop competition. Senior Bekah Leonard took fifth place in the solo jazz competition.
Team members are Lauren Murray, Bekah Leonard, Aubrae Miller, Lottie Moorehouse, Makenna Usher, Hayley Olrich, Ava Yon, Gabby Shields. Cherise Owens, Carissa Owens, Lydia Luark, Stephanie Krueger, Claire Schwarz and Sydney Bush.
The season will continue in January for the FHS Dance Team, as it competes at events in Kenowa Hills on Jan. 11 and St. Johns on Jan. 25.
The team will also be spotlighted throughout the basketball season at Fowlerville High, performing at both girls’ and boys’ games. Upcoming performances will take place at halftime of games on Jan. 10, 14 and 24; Feb. 7 and 21; and March 3.
For a look at the Fowlerville High School Dance Team’s championship hip-hop routine at the Coopersville Invitational, see the video below.
