KAR Nationals in Biloxi

Gabriella, Nonna & I spent a week in Biloxi, Mississippi, for Kids Artistic Revue National Finals. It was a great experience and Gabby and her team were amazing! Below is a review of all awards and titles:

Gabby's jazz solo I'm Trouble placed first place in the jazz category and second overall out of 59 entries. Amazing!

Gabby & Cate's jazz duet (photo on top), Baby, I'm A Star, placed first in category and first overall! National Champions!
The large group jazz number (below photo) Dive in the Pool placed first in category and first overall. National Champions! This dance was one of the few invited to compete in the National Finals on the last day. Awesome! 

Gabby competed in the Petite Title competition on Thursday night. She did wonderfully again! She received first runner up!

This is a photo of all the title winners and runner-ups. So proud! 

The lyrical small group, Story of My Life, placed first in category and first overall. National Champions! I loved this dance and will miss watching it on the stage. 

The group production, Jocks, placed second overall. This is a photo of the group together with their Dancer Against Cancer t-shirts. The KAR organization provides thousands of dollars each year to dancers and their families affected by cancer. They do this through their fundraising year round. We were proud to be part of it this year at the regional and national competitions. 

When she wasn't dancing, Gabby had fun with her dance friends and with Nonnie and me. :)

We are so incredibly proud of Gabriella and her commitment to dance. She was simply unbelievable at nationals (and all year-long at regionals, too). The last few years at South Tulsa Dance Co. have been amazing and we are so sad to close this chapter. She received stellar training and support and formed special friendships as a member of THR!VE, and it was well worth the commute to Tulsa for her to finish her mini "career" at STDC this last year. We couldn't have asked for a more successful nationals experience before parting ways with Ms. Keally and the phenomenal instructors and dancers at STDC. But, we move forward with excitement and look forward to new experiences at her new studio in OKC.