The 5th annual “Dance it Off” competition took the stage Saturday afternoon at the David M. Player Center for the Arts in Safford. Trophies n Tees has been the event’s sponsor since the beginning. Trophies n Tees supplies all trophies, Dance it Off pins, and a t-shirt for every participant. The “Dance it Off” competition was developed by Center for the Arts manager, Terry Williams and showcases area dance talent.
All of the proceeds from the competition fund local educational scholarships.
Solo Winners
Petite:
Rozlynn Bailey 1st
Junior:
Rikki Yentsch 1st
Adrianna Throop 2nd
Shawntell Nearing 3rd
Teen:
Callie Rogers 1st
Alyssa Gardner 2nd
Shawnee Nearing & Ashley Velasquez tied for 3rd
Senior:
Izzy Ordonez 1st
Laura Dunham 2nd
KayLeAnn McDougal 3rd
Duo/Trios
Junior:
Rikki Yentsch and Adrianna Throop 1st
Teen:
Kiora Wood and Kylee Wood 1st
Ashley Velasquez and Gabby Thompson 2nd
Senior:
KayLeAnn McDougal, Jayden Villalba 1st
Sherri White and Khloe Arrellin 2nd
Rileigh Skinner and Dylan Crum 3rd
Small Group Winners SDA-Safford Dance Academy
Junior:
What’s This, Safford Dance Academy 1st
Bring on the Wonder, Safford Dance Academy 2nd
New Year, Safford Dance Academy 3rd
Teen:
Google Me, Genuine Dance in Eager 1st
Winter Song, Genuine Dance 2nd
Warm on a Cold Night, Pima High School 3rd
Senior:
Guillotine, Genuine Dance 1st
In the Zone, Genuine Dance 2nd
New Year’s Day, Safford Dance Academy 3rd
Large Group Winners
Petite:
Perfect Christmas Night, 1st
Junior:
We Run This, SDA 1st
Christmas Isn’t Christmas ‘til You Get Here, SDA 2nd
Teen:
We are Not Afraid, SDA 1st
Senior:
Breath of Heaven, SDA 1st
Beychella, Safford High School Dance 2nd
Production Numbers
Teen:
Rainbow from Safford Dance Academy 1st
Senior:
Grease Mix From Pima High 1st
