By Janice Wong, Staff Writer
“I think the viewers will like the theme we chose for the routine,” varsity Cheer co-captain and junior Annie Wong
(first row, second column) said. “I know it’s hard to want to watch a routine through a video, but it’ll be worth it!”
Dancers smiled as they twirled in graceful motions to the rhythm of the song. Praises and applause rang out at the end of their routine. After, they chatted in anticipation for the upcoming Dance Concert.
The annual Dance Concert, organized by Choreo and their adviser Jenny Powell, will release virtually on Feb. 19. The theme “Six Feet Together,” is a play on the COVID-19 pandemic “six feet apart” rule. Choreo, TCHS colorguard, pep squad, Advanced Dance and Oak Ave Auxiliaries will perform.
“Our annual event is definitely not in the typical time and place we hoped for, but I think that only makes it more memorable this year,” Choreo co-captain and senior Lia Wang said. “The amount of dedication and hard work the team put together is what truly keeps the magic of Dance Concert, and I couldn’t be happier about it.”
Teams met on Zoom to learn and choreograph routines together. They filmed their practices to find mistakes and improve their timing. As the groups received feedback, they continued to rehearse until their final recording.
“Choreographing, teaching and learning a routine on Zoom is more frustrating than I thought,” varsity cheer co-captain and junior Janelle Mydaa said. “But, it brings me joy to see our hard work pay off in the performance.”
The concert will feature “Good Job” by colorguard to honor frontline essential workers, the theme song of “Kim Possible” by varsity cheer and more.
Students and families can access the final product through a Google Drive folder after the release date. Each group filmed their own separate recordings of their performance, and Dragonflicks edited the full concert video. After the weekend of the release date, the video will no longer be accessible.
“It’s a tradition and something that our students look forward to,” colorguard adviser Lisa Kidd said. “I think that this year is a true testament to the resilience of our students to come together and plan such an awesome event in the middle of a pandemic.”